Nicole Sodawasser, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 25 years in practice

Nicole Sodawasser helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149.018583 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1356157788 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Nicole

Nicole Sodawasser helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or major life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 25 years of experience and works to make the first step feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name their feelings and talk through what matters most to them. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now, finding small changes that make a difference, and building practical coping skills for day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Nicole encourages people to set goals that feel realistic and meaningful. Her work includes supporting people facing compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, and helping with body image, attachment concerns, communication problems, and forgiveness. She also has experience with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress, and helps clients address motivation and confidence struggles.

Nicole uses a client-centered approach, listening closely and shaping the work around each person’s priorities. She aims to help people feel heard, understood, and more capable of handling life’s challenges. People who choose her often look for steady support during transitions, loss, or burnout.

Nicole partners with clients at their pace and helps them try practical steps that fit their routine and goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nicole lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches Nicole names

Client-Centered Therapy

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Online support

Client-centered care delivered online

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps clients find their own solutions. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and decisions during life changes because it focuses on what matters most to the client.

Nicole aims to work collaboratively to find the best way forward. She will help clients identify goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. Choosing a therapeutic approach is a shared process and can change as needs and preferences evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video lets people see facial cues and build rapport, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat is good for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to schedule regular work and to keep therapy consistent during transitions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Nicole commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports those experiencing compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Nicole practices Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on listening and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. The work centers on helping clients name feelings and choose practical steps forward.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is Nicole licensed and based?

Nicole is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois. Her profile lists Illinois as her primary location.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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 her?

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