Nicole Lewandowski, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Nicole

Nicole Lewandowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with two decades of experience. She greets people with warmth and respect and focuses on clear, practical help. She aims to listen first, then build a plan that fits each person’s needs.

Her tone in sessions is interactive and straightforward, not full of labels. Nicole uses conversations and hands-on strategies to address stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.

Background and approach

She also supports people coping with trauma, abuse, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges tied to attention and neurodiversity. Parenting concerns and relationship or intimacy issues are part of her practice as well.

Her clinical methods include client-centered work, where the person’s goals steer the session, cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful patterns, dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation, and EMDR for processing traumatic memories. Mindfulness practices are used to ground attention and ease distress. Nicole adapts language and pace to each person.

She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on concrete steps so people can notice change. Sessions are collaborative and built around what the client finds most important. With experience across community and clinical settings, she brings practical problem-solving and steady support.

Nicole encourages anyone who is ready for change to take a first step and explore what treatment might look like for them.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Nicole commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the person and sessions are shaped around personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts pace and techniques as progress unfolds and invites feedback to keep treatment useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility without needing travel. Video calls let people work face-to-face from home, phone sessions remove screen requirements, and live chat or text-based messaging provide brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and ADHD among other concerns listed in her profile.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on listening first and then using practical strategies tailored to each person.

How long has she been practicing?

Nicole has about 20 years of experience working as a social worker and therapist in a variety of settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin with license number WI LCSW 7500-123.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Wisconsin
Languages: English

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