Therapist profile
Ericka Bassey, LCSW, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW social worker - anxiety and codependency support
Continue with ErickaWhere Ericka stands
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Minnesota / 18505; LCSW, Illinois / 149.029886
- NPI
- 1730499310
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Minnesota
About
- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Ericka
Ericka Bassey is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience, holding LICSW and LCSW credentials in Illinois and Minnesota. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
She trained with a Master of Social Work from UNC-Chapel Hill and has worked in clinics, hospitals, and community mental health settings. That mix means she has experience with both short-term needs and longer term challenges. She frames clinical work in straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her clinical approaches include client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she listens to how a person describes their problems, then suggests skills or experiments that match those goals. She emphasizes concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving daily routines.
People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, living around someone else’s drinking or mood swings, or who feel drained by caregiver roles often come for help with boundaries and self-identity. She will work collaboratively to identify small, manageable changes that reduce overwhelm and increase clarity about priorities.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so goals come from the client. This helps people who feel stuck because their own needs have been sidelined. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. That can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and habits that keep someone stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It is often used when strong emotions make everyday life harder.Choosing the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what to try first based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needs change so the approach evolves rather than being fixed from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. They can also let people use mindfulness exercises or homework between meetings without rearranging their day.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, family issues, parenting strains, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, and related problems such as codependency and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work alongside practical methods like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and suggest doable steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of recent experience and earlier clinical roles dating back to training, with work in clinics, hospitals, and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Minnesota while also holding an Illinois LCSW credential as documented.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.