Sophie Niemaszyk

Sophie Niemaszyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and related concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel more in control. Sophie aims to make sessions clear and straightforward so families can decide on next steps with confidence.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to build skills and find workable changes. In sessions Sophie helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts, test small changes, and practice new ways of responding. She also pays close attention to past events that affect current behavior and uses that understanding to guide change.

Sophie has four years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents who face anxiety, behavior concerns, trauma, and school stress. She commonly partners with parents and caregivers to create consistent plans that work at home and at school. That collaboration aims to make progress more predictable and easier to maintain between sessions.

Her approach is trauma-informed and goal-oriented. Sophie offers concrete tools for emotional regulation, coping with life changes, and building self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist's stated practice policies. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.

How Sophie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

CBT focuses on spotting and testing thoughts that fuel anger and anxiety. It teaches step-by-step skills like thought records and graded exposures to reduce avoidance and improve coping for panic, social anxiety, and daily stress.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical changes that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often start with what is working and build simple, achievable steps people can try between meetings to reduce anger and boost confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sophie reviews goals, symptoms, and what the client prefers, then recommends approaches to try. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts plans based on what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let parents coordinate conversations around school or home routines without needing long commutes. Discuss format details during scheduling to pick a setup that fits your day and goals.