- Anxiety and panic support
- Skill based strategies
- Collaborative with caregivers
About Sophie
Sophie Niemaszyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing anxiety, panic, stress, and difficulties with self-esteem. She works with children and adolescents who are struggling to manage big emotions and day-to-day challenges. Sophie writes in a straightforward way and aims to make therapy feel clear and practical for families.
Her approach centers on teaching concrete skills that young people can use right away. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and track small wins. Internal Family Systems offers a way to understand different parts of a person and how they interact.
Sophie draws on four years of clinical experience working in Illinois schools and community settings. She emphasizes trauma-informed care and helps kids who face behavioral challenges, trauma, and school stress. She also supports parents with strategies that work across home and school.
In sessions she focuses on practical tools like coping strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and ways to improve daily routines. Parents can expect collaboration and clear ideas to try between meetings. Sophie aims to make each plan realistic for family life.
If panic symptoms, social anxiety, or attention challenges are getting in the way, Sophie offers structured, skill-based therapy to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence. She communicates in plain language and helps caregivers track progress.
How Sophie’s Approaches Work Online
Sophie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps and is often used for anxiety and panic symptoms.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals. This approach highlights small changes and practical steps that can be tried between sessions to build momentum.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sophie will work together with the client and caregiver to choose methods that match the person's needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks progress and adjusts plans if something is not helping.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can still teach CBT skills, practice coping techniques, and guide goal-focused work effectively through remote sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sophie focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, anger, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related social concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sophie uses clear, skills-based methods that focus on practical changes. Sessions mix short-term goal work with strategies you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with children and adolescents in Illinois, including school and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sophie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.