About Sophie
Sophie Niemaszyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and the fallout of trauma. She sees concerns like low self-esteem, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sophie focuses on clear, practical skills that can be used day to day.
Her approach centers on practical strategies families and caregivers can use alongside individual work. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
How Sophie works
Sessions aim to teach coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and reduce panic and social anxiety symptoms. Sophie has four years of hands-on experience in clinical settings across Illinois. That time included helping people who have autism or Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD).
She also works with people dealing with trauma and school-related stress. In sessions she emphasizes short-term, goal-focused work when that fits, and deeper internal work when needed. She uses concrete exercises, problem-solving steps, and chances to practice new skills between meetings.
Parents and caregivers are invited to learn strategies that support progress at home and school. People who meet with Sophie can expect steady, straightforward guidance and tools they can try right away. She speaks English and offers multiple online session formats to fit different needs.
Her practice is based in Illinois and draws on current, evidence-informed approaches.
Sophie lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Sophie works with
The areas below are the ones Sophie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Intellectual disability
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit daily life
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood. It uses clear exercises and homework so people can see change between sessions.Solution-Focused Therapy centers on current strengths and practical steps toward goals. It is useful when someone wants short-term, goal-oriented work and quick tools to handle stress or behavioral challenges.
Internal Family Systems helps people understand different parts of themselves and how those parts interact. This approach can be helpful for trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and building self-compassion.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. The process is flexible and can shift as progress is made.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have conversations that feel most like in-person sessions. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when travel or bandwidth is an issue. Text-based messaging supports brief check-ins and ongoing skill practice between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and family routines while still working with licensed professionals.
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