Nicole Lewandowski, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

Warm collaborative style
CBT and DBT skills
Trauma-informed care

About Nicole

Nicole Lewandowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 20 years of experience. She greets people with warmth and respect and aims to create a calm space to talk about sleep, stress, anxiety, and other concerns. Her style is interactive and down-to-earth, focused on practical steps rather than labels.

Nicole draws on several approaches to shape sessions around each person's needs. She uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to the client and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are available for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping.

Trauma-informed methods, including EMDR-style trauma work, are part of her toolkit when past events are causing ongoing distress. Mindfulness practices are also offered to build calm and better sleep routines. Nicole adapts the pace and tools to each person rather than using a single method for everyone.

She has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and autism spectrum needs. Nicole also addresses caregiver strain, first responder stress, body image and eating concerns, and issues around abandonment and adoption.

Seeking change can feel hard and brave. Nicole works collaboratively to set clear goals, adjust plans as needed, and help people take manageable steps toward better rest and daily functioning.

How core therapy methods work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions let the therapist and client build goals together and adjust the conversation to what is most pressing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical changes to improve sleep, mood, and daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concentrates on skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with panic, anger, and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different tools to see what helps most. That collaborative process means plans are adjusted over time, mixing listening-based work with skill practice and short assignments when useful.

Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to follow up on sleep habits and daily routines between sessions so progress can be more readily tracked and discussed.

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 shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-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

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nicole help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, addiction, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, and a broad range of related concerns.

How would you describe Nicole's therapy style?

Her approach is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical strategies, emotional regulation skills, and following the client's priorities.

What is her professional background and experience?

Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working as a social worker and therapist across many concerns including trauma and autism spectrum needs.

Where is Nicole licensed and based?

She holds a Wisconsin LCSW and practices from Wisconsin.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients meet with Nicole?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Nicole?

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