Sylwia Wielgosz

Practical, evidence-informed therapy for meaningful change

LMHC New York

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sylwia

Sylwia Wielgosz is an LMHC practicing in New York with 14 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

They have supported people navigating addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, and ADHD, and work with a broad range of related issues including attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care, and complex health or caregiving stressors. Sylwia emphasizes using evidence-informed methods to help clients build practical skills and clearer self-understanding.

Their approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-oriented and attachment-focused practices, and they draw from client-centered and dialectical strategies as needed. Sylwia prioritizes psychoeducation, collaborative planning, and validation while helping clients set measurable goals and cultivate better self-soothing, communication, and accountability.

They also bring informed sensitivity to subcultural contexts such as kink, polyamory, and alternative spiritualities. The aim of therapy with Sylwia is to develop personalized tools and an individualized blueprint for living that supports improved quality of life and relationships.

Sessions focus on skill development, restoring agency after harm or systemic oppression, and practical steps toward daily routines that reflect each client’s values and objectives.

Using evidence-informed approaches in online therapy

Sylwia blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for concerns like addiction, ADHD-related skills, and communication problems. ACT emphasizes values-based action and accepting difficult internal experiences while building a life aligned with what matters to the client, which can help with relationship and intimacy issues and longer-standing emotional patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done together with the client. Sylwia treats approach selection as collaborative, weighing a person’s goals, comfort, and preferences to adapt techniques and pace so the work fits each individual’s needs.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and levels of immediacy. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between meetings, and access consistent support from a licensed professional regardless of location within the therapist’s service area.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Sylwia works with people facing addictions, LGBT-related matters, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD, along with many intersecting areas such as attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe their therapeutic style?

Their style combines evidence-informed techniques with validation and psychoeducation, focusing on collaborative goal-setting and skill-building tailored to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 14 years of experience providing mental health support across a range of concerns and populations.

What credentials and location information apply?

Sylwia holds the LMHC credential with license NY LMHC 007118 and practices out of New York.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does this therapist offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityJealousyMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English