Dr. Soraya Sawicki

(DSW, LCSW)

About Me

My name is Dr.Soraya Sawicki, MSW, LCSW. I have more than 15 years of experience working in Mental Health, after working in New York, I moved to Connecticut with the idea of setting up a private practice. I attended the City College of New York, where I completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology, and then attended Yeshiva University, where I graduated with a Masters In Social Work, with a concentration on clinical studies. I have a Doctorate of Social Work, from Capella University, with a concentration on research and leadership, and I am a certified Life Coach. My experience includes running programs for the States of New York and Connecticut. I work with teens, young adults, couples, and families. I have worked in different areas such as immigration, teenage pregnancy, abuse, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, and other life issues. I have extensive experience in the area of trauma and PTSD. I enjoy working with individuals in academic settings who need motivation and empowerment. My practice includes a Holistic component ( I am a Reiki practitioner), where we integrate energy healing with psychotherapy. I am a strong believer of the mind, body and spirit connection for overall well-being. I respect and care for my patients. Using a cognitive- approach, I believe that being person-centered is the key to my success as a counselor. I am empathetic, respectful and non-judgemental while providing unconditional emotional support. I believe that the first step in healing is having the strength to seek help. The journey is shorter when you are not alone. I provide online therapy in CT and New York.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Abandonment , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

LCSW #58.009500 (Expires: 2022-04-30)

LCSW #084349-1 (Expires: 2022-03-01)

Other #EL06017 (Expires: 2021-07-31)

Reviews

Written by E.D. on Dec 27, 2020 after counseling with Soraya for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management

She is great and really listens to you and gives the best feedback thaylt she can always positive

Written by C.O. on Jun 19, 2020 after counseling with Soraya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue

Dr. Sawicki reached out to my request for a counselor exactly when I needed it. I was on my way out about to throw the towel in on the mental health system but the kindness and compassionate humanity that Dr. Sawicki displayed really turned my attitude around.

I'm not new to the work of therapy, at all. I'm hard to work with and I've stormed out of offices, ghosted, lied, and ignored past therapists. I known what works with me and doesn't, and Dr. Sawicki is one of the first to genuinely seem to step back and allow me to exist, and then listen to my experience, and she offers realistic, motivational support through gentle words and kindness.

I've recommended one other therapist in my 20 years of being in these systems. Now I can say I recommend 2.

Written by G.I. on Dec 31, 2019 after counseling with Soraya for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I enjoyed having Dr. Sawicki in my life. I took a break but I am back with her trying to resolve my feelings. She is a great listener. Everyone needs a Dr. Sawicki in their life.

Written by R.A. on Nov 25, 2019 after counseling with Soraya for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Soraya is amazing. She was able to help me through my depression, my at home struggles… made me feel I wasn’t alone. I had someone who could listen to me and give me the help I needed. I’d recommend her to a friend if they needed someone like her.

Written by J.E. on Jan 16, 2019 after counseling with Soraya for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I feel very comfortable with Soraya, she’s been quite helpful already after only two sessions with her

Written by C.A. on Jan 13, 2019 after counseling with Soraya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem

10/10 stars. Timely, polite, very sweet and caring. Truly shows her passion for helping and working with you the best way possible. I would recommend Soraya to anyone! She really went above and beyond what I expected and made all the difference.

Written by K.E. on Dec 09, 2018 after counseling with Soraya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Soraya has been responsive and accommodating from the very beginning. She listens and responds to my questions and concerns. She has helped me through some extremely stressful days and I appreciate her counseling. I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her. I would confidently recommend her to others.

Written by L.I. on Nov 28, 2018 after counseling with Soraya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Soraya is great!!

Written by L.I. on Nov 17, 2018 after counseling with Soraya for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management

I highly recommend Soraya. I have been working with her for a couple weeks now and she is very understanding and gives great advice. She is helping me through my daily struggles and I feel like she genuinely cares for my well being. I would recommend her to anyone.