Sylwia Wielgosz, LMHC
Narrative-minded counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Sylwia Wielgosz |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Sylwia
Sylwia Wielgosz is a licensed mental health counselor with 14 years of clinical experience based in New York. Sylwia uses a narrative-informed perspective to help people make sense of their stories and find clearer ways forward. Their work focuses on practical goals and everyday steps people can take to feel better in relationships and life.
Sylwia has supported people managing addiction, ADHD, and intimacy or relationship concerns. They also bring experience with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and body image.
Background and approach
Sylwia is familiar with kink and BDSM communities and with nontraditional relationship structures, and they work respectfully with sexual and gender diversity. Their approach blends narrative ideas with acceptance and commitment strategies and cognitive-behavioral tools. Sessions emphasize learning new skills, developing a plan, and practicing steps between meetings.
Sylwia also draws on attachment-focused thinking to help people understand and shift patterns in close relationships. Sylwia aims to validate each person's experience while offering clear psychoeducation about mental health. They help people set concrete goals for self-soothing, communication, and accountability.
The focus is on building a personal blueprint that supports everyday functioning and better relationships. People who prefer a collaborative, straightforward style often find Sylwia a good fit. They welcome conversations about practical changes and long-standing patterns and work at a steady pace to help clients try new ways of responding.
What this therapist works with
Their listing names Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Sylwia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in their listing among their approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Sylwia among the ways they work.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sylwia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how they work. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sylwia directly how they use it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative approaches and online sessions fit together
Sylwia blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas to guide online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for ways to rewrite unhelpful storylines so life feels more manageable. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for addiction, anxiety, and motivation problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people learn different ways of connecting and responding to partners and loved ones.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first sessions. Sylwia will work collaboratively to identify goals, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. The process aims to be flexible and responsive to each person's needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversational work and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging allows for brief check-ins, ongoing support between meetings, or a format for people who prefer writing over talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work from different locations.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Sylwia address?
Sylwia works with concerns such as addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBT matters. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, aging, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, and related topics.
What is Sylwia's therapeutic style?
They combine narrative ideas with acceptance and commitment and cognitive-behavioral methods. Sessions emphasize clear goals, learning practical skills, and trying exercises between sessions.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Sylwia has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and communities. That experience informs a pragmatic, collaborative approach to treatment planning.
Where is Sylwia licensed and located?
Sylwia is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can be chosen to match practical needs and comfort.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sylwia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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