Nicole Sobkowiak, M.S., L.P.C., CSAC

Patients can expect individualized care. To accomplish this, I will ask what their goals are for counseling and what things will look like for them when their goals are met. We will work together to develop S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-sensitive) goals and objectives for treatment designed to help them make progress towards reaching their goals. Evidence-based practices are utilized as treatment interventions. Patients are taught a new skills and techniques to practice as "homework," which we will talk about at their next therapy session.

My past work experiences include working in outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment facilities, inpatient chemical dependency consultations, community counseling, in-school mental health counseling and private practice. I started working in the mental health and addiction field in 2013 and have worked with a variety of populations including co-occurring/dual-diagnosis.

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Psychology/Substance Abuse Counseling), Viterbo University
• Master's degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Winona State University

Internships

• Peace of Mind Counseling, In-home, Outpatient, School-based, Private Practice
• Coulee Council on Addictions
• Mayo Clinic Psychiatry & Psychology Child and Adolescent Department, placement at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater La Crosse, Erickson Club

Certifications

• National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
• Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), Department of Safety and Professional Services

Memberships

• American Counseling Association
• Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International
• National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.

• Community health and wellness
• Mindfulness