Sophie Niemaszyk, LCSW

Sophie Niemaszyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with children and adolescents to address emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related needs. As an LCSW, she holds a clinical social work license that qualifies her to provide therapeutic services to young people and their families. Sophie centers her practice in a trauma-informed approach and focuses on helping young clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to meet life’s challenges.

Sophie has focused experience supporting children who struggle with anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions, behavioral concerns, trauma, and school-related stress. She employs evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness strategies, and trauma-informed interventions, to help children develop coping skills, build confidence, and strengthen relationships.

Family collaboration is a core part of Sophie’s work. She partners closely with parents and caregivers to create practical tools and strategies that support a child’s progress at home, school, and in community settings. Her goal is to build a supportive, engaging environment where young people can express themselves, learn new skills, and cultivate resilience.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Online sessions with Sophie draw on well-established therapeutic approaches to help children and families build skills and address specific concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and school-related stress by teaching practical coping strategies. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes concrete goals and small, achievable steps toward change; it can be useful for managing specific problems and building momentum for improvement. Internal Family Systems - IFS explores internal parts of the self and how they relate to each other, which can help young people understand complex emotions and improve self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sophie works collaboratively with clients and caregivers to determine which methods fit an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on practical, effective support.