Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Sophie Niemaszyk, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Child and Adolescent concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149029885
- NPI
- 1841130192
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Sophie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
About Sophie
Sophie Niemaszyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with four years of experience. She works primarily with children and adolescents who face anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and school-related stress. Her focus covers stress, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
Sophie uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to help young people learn coping skills. She also brings trauma-informed thinking into her work to better respond to histories of hurt and overwhelm.
When parents ask what happens in a session, Sophie describes straightforward skill-building, short experiments, and concrete strategies families can try between visits. She values working with caregivers so strategies are useful at home and at school. Sessions include talking through problems, practicing new skills, and planning next steps.
Her background includes hands-on work with children who have emotional regulation needs, behavioral concerns, and trauma-related symptoms. She has supported cases involving autism, intellectual disability, DMDD, panic attacks, and social anxiety by adapting techniques to each child’s needs.
Sessions are delivered in a way that aims to fit into family life and school schedules. Families can expect a practical focus and ongoing communication about goals and progress. To confirm current session options, readers should check the platform details before booking.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic. It uses short exercises and homework tasks that can be reviewed together during sessions.Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical steps and clear goals. Sessions often identify small, achievable changes and track progress week to week to build forward momentum.
Internal Family Systems looks at inner parts or sub-personalities and how they relate to one another. It helps young people name feelings and develop better internal communication to reduce distress.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Sophie will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps the child or adolescent most. Clients and caregivers work together with the therapist to decide which techniques to emphasize.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into school and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, and reduce time spent traveling. Therapists can use video or phone to review exercises, troubleshoot strategies, and coordinate with caregivers to support progress at home and school.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Sophie works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also supports concerns related to autism, intellectual disability, DMDD, panic disorder, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems in a practical way. Sessions focus on skills, short experiments, and problem-solving tasks families can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with children and adolescents in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and trauma-related needs.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as IL LCSW, and practices in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for precise pricing details for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform.
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