Nicole Lewandowski, LCSW

Experienced Wisconsin LCSW specializing in trauma and anxiety

Warm collaborative style
Trauma and anxiety focus
Flexible online sessions

About Nicole Lewandowski

Nicole Lewandowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked as both a social worker and therapist across a wide range of concerns, supporting people coping with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, Autism Spectrum conditions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD. She has also assisted many individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Her practice blends several evidence-informed methods - including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, narrative approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, solution-focused tools, and trauma-focused interventions - to meet diverse goals.

Nicole frames therapy as a collaborative process, shaping interventions to match each person’s situation and preferences. Seeking change can require courage, and she aims to support and empower people through those early steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being. She looks forward to offering professional, empathetic care to those who choose to engage in the work.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Nicole Lewandowski have?

Nicole Lewandowski has 20 years of experience working as a social worker and therapist.

Is Nicole Lewandowski a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are WI LCSW 7500-123.

In which languages does Nicole Lewandowski provide therapy?

Nicole Lewandowski provides therapy in English.

Where is Nicole Lewandowski located?

She is located in Wisconsin.

How can I work with Nicole Lewandowski as my therapist?

You can work with Nicole Lewandowski through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nicole Lewandowski work with international clients?

Nicole Lewandowski does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicole Lewandowski cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nicole integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR into her work to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth, useful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and life adjustments. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills and strategies. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses structured processing to help people reduce the intensity of distressing memories and associated reactions, often used when past events continue to affect daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicole works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time to discover the best fit for their situation. This collaborative exploration helps shape a personalized plan that aligns with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through multiple formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while still working with licensed professionals trained in these approaches.

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