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Sylwia Wielgosz, LMHC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasAddictions, LGBT, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Sylwia

Sylwia Wielgosz is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 14 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

They bring a trauma-informed, harm-aware perspective to work with people facing addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues, as well as a wide range of related challenges such as attachment difficulties, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and non-normative sexual subcultures.

Sylwia emphasizes evidence-based care while attending to social and spiritual factors that shape each person's experience. Therapeutic work with Sylwia centers on collaboration and practical skill-building.

Sessions focus on clearly defined goals, psychoeducation, and strategies for improving relationships, self-soothing, and personal accountability. Grounded in approaches like Internal Family Systems, acceptance and commitment methods, and attachment-informed work, Sylwia helps clients translate insight into a tailored blueprint for daily living.

Their practice aims to validate identity, support recovery, and cultivate sustainable change through consistent, goal-oriented treatment planning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support



Sylwia integrates Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work to address internal conflict and values-driven living. Internal Family Systems helps clients understand and dialogue with different parts of themselves to reduce internal suffering and improve self-leadership, which can aid with attachment wounds, codependency, and emotional reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action, useful for issues like addiction, ADHD-related challenges, and persistent avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sylwia approaches that task collaboratively. They work with each client to identify which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the treatment plan remains practical and responsive.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility constraints and make it easier to attend sessions consistently while working toward measurable improvements.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Sylwia works with people facing addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns, plus many associated areas such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
Their practice blends trauma-aware, client-centered work with structured, evidence-based techniques aimed at skill-building and behavior change.
How much clinical experience informs their work?
They bring 14 years of professional experience to their practice, applying that background to individualized treatment planning and interventions.
What credentials and where is this therapist located?
Sylwia holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 007118.
Can I work with this therapist in a language other than English?
All services are provided in English and they are not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for appointments?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

New York

Languages

English