Sophie Niemaszyk

Sophie Niemaszyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping young people and their caregivers manage stress, anxiety, anger, and challenges at school or home. She works with children and adolescents, and also supports parents who want practical tools to help their child. Sophie writes in a direct, calm way and aims to make sessions feel safe and approachable for worried families.

She draws on four years of clinical experience working with emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, trauma, and school-related stress. Sophie uses clear, skills-based strategies so young people can practice new ways of coping between sessions. She also pays attention to how trauma affects behavior and learning, and adjusts her approach to each child’s needs.

Her methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Sophie helps children build coping skills, increase confidence, and reduce anxious or disruptive behaviors through short, achievable goals. She involves parents and caregivers as partners to reinforce progress at home and school.

Sophie has worked with young people who have ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), intellectual disability, panic disorder, and social anxiety. She aims to translate therapeutic ideas into simple steps caregivers can use day to day. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on practical changes that make life easier for families.

Families in Illinois may find her background relevant when seeking support for emotional and behavioral concerns in children and teens. Sophie provides care in English and does not take international clients.

How these approaches translate to online care

Many of Sophie’s methods are focused on clear skills you can practice between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable changes and builds step-by-step plans for real-life problems. Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner experience and helps them understand and calm strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie treats the process as collaborative and will help figure out which methods fit a young person’s needs and family routines. She pairs techniques with parent coaching so caregivers can support skill practice at home and at school.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into busy family schedules, keeping appointments when travel is difficult, and using shorter check-ins when helpful. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, solution-focused tasks, and parts-based work to remote sessions so families can keep moving forward without major disruptions to daily life.