Nicole Lewandowski

Experienced LCSW blending practical tools and compassion

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Nicole

Nicole Lewandowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with two decades of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns that include relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, addiction, parenting and caregiver stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue, among others. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse as well as areas such as attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and neurodiversity-related needs.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and sensitivity. Nicole blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative approaches so that conversations and plans are tailored to each person's situation and goals.

She avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes a collaborative, individualized process that honors the client’s experience. Nicole encourages people who are ready to pursue change to take the next step toward greater well-being.

With a supportive approach and a flexible toolbox of methods, she aims to help clients build practical skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward a more satisfying, balanced life.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Nicole uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful relationship where the therapist offers empathy and nonjudgmental support to help clients explore their goals and values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done together with the client. Nicole tailors methods to an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, so sessions may draw more on CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or trauma-focused techniques depending on what fits best. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that feels relevant and achievable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy lives and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home or other settings, support ongoing skill work between sessions, and allow clients to pick formats that match their communication preferences and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nicole address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is described as warm and interactive, combining client-centered care with CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative elements tailored to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of experience as a social worker and therapist working with diverse mental health and trauma-related concerns.

Where is Nicole licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with license number WI LCSW 7500-123.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

Sessions are conducted in English; she does not list additional languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for therapy?

She provides multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English