Nicole Piatek, MS, LPC, DBT-C

Polish-speaking trauma-informed DBT therapist in Chicago at Mind Body Co-opPolish-Speaking Trauma Therapist
Languages: English & Polish (Polski)
Individual & Group Therapy
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Everyone seeks support for different reasons, and I’m here to honor yours. In a world of constant connection, the present moment can still feel distant. As a daughter of Polish immigrants, I value cultural heritage and offer support in both English and conversational Polish. I’m especially passionate about working with people navigating family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, and the journey of reconnecting with younger parts of themselves. I believe healing happens through empathy, humor, and collaboration.

Who I Work With:

I specialize in working with adults experiencing:

  • Identity exploration and cultural stress
  • Trauma and intergenerational wounds
  • Relationship challenges and attachment concerns
  • Anxiety, self-esteem, and perfectionism
  • Queerness and LGBTQIA+ identities
  • Life transitions and emerging adulthood
  • Neurodivergence, including ADHD and sensory sensitivities

I am DBT-Certified and integrate this into my sessions, while also utilizing somatic therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support a compassionate, body-aware, and client-centered process.

Whether you’re facing long-standing patterns or new changes, therapy offers space for clarity and growth. Through gentle challenge, curiosity, and affirmation, we’ll explore what helps you move forward with confidence.

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University, where I learned to value presence and acceptance. A favorite quote of mine is by Eckhart Tolle: “How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment.” Your experience matters—and I’d be honored to support you in making meaning of it.

Group Therapy.

In addition to individual therapy, I facilitate and co-lead several therapy groups at Mind Body Co-op, including:

Restoring Self: A Trauma Healing & Support Group. This is a trauma healing and support group for adults impacted by one or more traumatic experiences. Taking place virtually on Monday evenings from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM. Members connect in a compassionate group setting to process experiences, explore coping patterns, and build greater safety, self-understanding, and resilience.

Mind Body Co-op Chicago
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

  • Contact: info@mindbodycoopchicago.com
    Billing: billing@mindbodycoopchicago.com
  • Loop Location
    30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 424 | Chicago, IL 60602
    Telephone: (872) 274-4344 | Fax: (866) 671-9991
  • Lakeview Location
    3209 N Lakewood Ave | Chicago, IL 60657
    Telephone: (872) 274-4344 | Fax: (866) 671-9991
  • Telehealth
    HIPPA Secure Virtual Services
    Telephone: (872) 274-4344 | Fax: (866) 671-9991
Monday – Friday, 7 am-9 pm
Saturday, 8 am-5 pm