Nicole Lewandowski, LCSW

Nicole Lewandowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with two decades of experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and the everyday habits that get in the way of feeling better. Her tone in sessions is warm and interactive, and she aims to respond with respect and sensitivity.

Nicole works with people who have faced trauma or emotional abuse and those managing mood differences, attention challenges, and obsessive habits. She also helps with grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and substance-related struggles. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on labels.

Her approach mixes client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical ideas. She also uses narrative and trauma-focused methods, including EMDR, and draws on mindfulness practices. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s situation and goals.

Nicole emphasizes collaboration. She will listen, help set realistic goals, and try different strategies until something fits. Meetings tend to be interactive, with skills, exercises, and real-world suggestions to try between sessions.

People who want a steady, experienced clinician to talk things through may find her style helpful. If someone is ready to take a first step toward change, Nicole offers supportive guidance and practical tools to move forward.

How these approaches fit into online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. It involves open conversation and reflection to help people notice what matters and move toward change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and habits that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift them. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, adds skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and day-to-day life. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule - sessions can be easier to arrange around work, caregiving, or school. Online meetings can allow shorter check-ins, focused skill practice, and regular follow-ups without long travel time. Talk with the therapist about session length, pacing, and homework so the plan matches daily routines and goals.