- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Minnesota, Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Anger management
About Ericka
Ericka Bassey is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 15 years of front-line experience to therapeutic work. She practices with kindness and a practical mindset, meeting people where they are and helping them name the problems they want to change. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She uses client-centered methods to listen and follow each person’s priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques are applied to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Background and approach
Dialectical behavior ideas and mindfulness exercises are layered in when emotion regulation and stress management are needed. Ericka has worked across clinics, hospitals, and community mental health settings. That background gives her experience with grief, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, panic, and complex stress reactions.
She also supports people facing addiction, caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Parents who feel overwhelmed by daily demands often find practical strategies in sessions. She helps people address communication problems, codependency, forgiveness work, and family-of-origin patterns while keeping attention on current goals.
Career stress, questions of life purpose, and challenges related to aging or chronic illness are also part of her practice. Ericka holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Minnesota. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
What Ericka works with
Everything Ericka lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ericka helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ericka lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Ericka’s Approaches Work Online
Ericka commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on hearing a person's concerns and shaping sessions around their goals, which helps people feel understood and in control of the process. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior, offering concrete techniques to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful reactions.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when intense emotions or stress make daily tasks hard. DBT-based tools teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be helpful for managing anger, panic, or relationship stress. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and personal preferences rather than using one fixed plan.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face-to-face from different locations, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, and chat or messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain consistent support while fitting therapy into real life.
Questions people ask about Ericka
What concerns does Ericka help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addiction, and trauma-related issues. Parenting strain, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue are also listed focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to fit each person's needs.
What kind of background does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked in clinics, hospitals, and community mental health settings. That range informs her work with complex life and health issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices out of Minnesota.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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