Nicole Lewandowski, LCSW

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s goals and values. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify what they want to change or keep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for people who struggle with intense feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole will work together with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. That way the methods used match the client’s needs, comfort level, and day-to-day life rather than being fixed from the start.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial expressions and use shared screen tools for exercises. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework prompts, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting other responsibilities.