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Sylwia Wielgosz

Sylwia Wielgosz, LMHC

Therapist in New York

Compassionate, practical therapy for relationship challenges

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  • Focus on relationships
  • Skill building approach
  • Affirming support

About Sylwia

Sylwia Wielgosz is an LMHC based in New York with 14 years of clinical experience. Sylwia practices in English and focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, jealousy, addictions, and ADHD, among other areas. They bring direct, practical support for people navigating complex life situations and identity-related stressors.

Sylwia has worked with people recovering from complex trauma and from experiences tied to social and spiritual oppression. Their background includes helping people affected by cis- and hetero-normativity and those who have caused harm and want to change their behavior. They also have experience with kink and alternative subcultures such as BDSM and polyamory.

The approach centers on clear education and building skills. Sylwia uses evidence-based tools and helps clients make specific plans. Sessions focus on improving daily functioning, relationships, self-soothing, and accountability through concrete steps and practice.

Sylwia aims to validate and affirm clients while helping them find personal power. Work in therapy is collaborative: goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly. The overall aim is to help clients develop an individualized blueprint for living that they can use on their own.

Clients can expect a mix of teaching, skills practice, and problem-solving. Sylwia emphasizes measurable changes in quality of life and relationships, rather than abstract theory. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats directly.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for relationship stress, anxiety about jealousy, and behaviors people want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which is helpful for addiction-related behaviors and ADHD challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on which methods fit a client's goals and day-to-day life. Decisions are guided by what the person needs, how they prefer to learn, and what shows helpful results in early sessions.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are listed by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, use shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can combine teaching, skills practice, and planning in virtual sessions to help clients apply new tools to real situations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityJealousyMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?

Sylwia works with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, jealousy, addictions, and ADHD. Additional areas include body image, communication problems, caregiver stress, and issues related to adoption or foster care.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The style is practical and collaborative, combining psychoeducation with skills practice. Sessions focus on concrete plans to improve relationships, self-soothing, and daily functioning.

What experience does the clinician have?

They have 14 years of experience working with people recovering from complex trauma and with those affected by social or spiritual oppression. Their work includes experience with kink and alternative subcultures.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

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