- Evidence-informed methods
- Practical skill building
- Values-respecting care
About Nancy
Nancy Cechvala is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by listening, asking clear questions, and offering practical steps. People who worry about anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, or the fallout of trauma may find her straightforward style helpful.
She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. That means sessions often start with what matters most to the client, then move to skills and small experiments to test change. Motivational interviewing and emotionally focused ideas guide conversations about goals and feelings.
Nancy draws on a long history of working with a wide range of concerns. These include parenting strain, ADHD, depression, bipolar mood challenges, eating and sleeping problems, anger, caregiver stress, and first responder issues. She also addresses topics such as abandonment, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and coping after disasters.
Her style is practical and grounded. She helps people identify habits that keep problems going and build alternative responses they can use day to day. Sessions include reflective listening, skill practice, and planning for real-life situations.
Clients who want a therapist who blends respect for personal values with clear, evidence-informed methods may feel comfortable working with her. To start, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. That means sessions often start with what matters most to the client, then move to skills and small experiments to test change. Motivational interviewing and emotionally focused ideas guide conversations about goals and feelings.
Nancy draws on a long history of working with a wide range of concerns. These include parenting strain, ADHD, depression, bipolar mood challenges, eating and sleeping problems, anger, caregiver stress, and first responder issues. She also addresses topics such as abandonment, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and coping after disasters.
Her style is practical and grounded. She helps people identify habits that keep problems going and build alternative responses they can use day to day. Sessions include reflective listening, skill practice, and planning for real-life situations.
Clients who want a therapist who blends respect for personal values with clear, evidence-informed methods may feel comfortable working with her. To start, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How these approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the client. It helps people name their priorities and set goals that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve sleep. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand strong emotions and how those feelings affect relationships and decision making.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about the client's needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Sessions are collaborative - the client and therapist check in about whether the strategies feel useful and change course if needed.
Confirm session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, and follow up on skill practice between meetings. Others appreciate the option to choose sessions that match their bandwidth or comfort level, for example a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Ask about current session options when scheduling to pick what works best for daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nancy commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including trauma and abuse, anxiety and stress, depression and bipolar mood concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, grief, ADHD, and sleep or eating problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions mix client-centered listening with skill teaching from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based methods.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes and complex emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.