Sylwia Wielgosz, LMHC

Sylwia Wielgosz is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 14 years of clinical experience. Sylwia offers straightforward, practical support for people coping with addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.

In session Sylwia mixes problem-solving with validation and education. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of the approach, used to identify unhelpful thinking and build alternative strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas also shape the work when they fit a person's goals.

Sylwia has experience supporting people recovering from complex trauma and from experiences of social or spiritual oppression. There is familiarity with subcultures such as BDSM and polyamory, and with adoption and foster care questions. The work aims to increase day-to-day functioning, improve relationships, and strengthen self-soothing and accountability skills.

Therapy is collaborative and goal oriented. Sylwia provides psychoeducation so people understand what they are doing and why. Together the client and therapist create a practical plan that outlines steps to take and skills to practice between sessions.

The overall aim is for clients to leave therapy with a personal blueprint for living. That blueprint emphasizes realistic coping tools, clearer communication, and steps toward greater wellbeing.

How approaches like CBT and ACT work online

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises, worksheets, and homework to practice between meetings and see what changes in daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and past bonds affect present behavior, helping people notice patterns and try new ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted as work progresses so clients get approaches that match their needs and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for interactive skill practice and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates between sessions and use brief written coaching when that fits their routine. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.