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Ericka Bassey, LCSW, LICSW
Minnesota
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Ericka
Ericka Bassey is a licensed clinical social worker with the LCSW and LICSW and 15 years of experience providing mental health care. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges. Ericka is based in Minnesota and conducts sessions in English.
She uses practical, structured approaches that help people notice thoughts and change unhelpful habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses to break cycles of negative thinking and shifting behaviors. She also draws on client-centered strategies to focus on each person’s priorities and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions.
Her clinical background includes clinic, hospital, and community mental health settings. That range of experience informs how she frames goals and plans next steps with each person. Sessions tend to emphasize clear strategies, skill practice, and check-ins on what is working.
Ericka pays attention to life roles and stressors that affect daily functioning, such as parenting strains, caregiver stress, career concerns, and aging-related matters. She also addresses more specific issues like panic attacks, bipolar mood management, and post-traumatic stress when those arise.
People who choose her work with a mix of brief skill-based techniques and conversational problem-solving. She asks clients to define priorities and helps set small, concrete steps to try between sessions. To set up a first meeting, follow the site’s scheduling process and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ericka often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress, which can be taught through short exercises and homework. Client-centered methods emphasize listening to what matters most to the person and using that to set practical goals.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when needed, which are concrete techniques for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. These skills are taught step by step and practiced between meetings to see what helps in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She talks with each person about their goals and preferences and together they try methods that fit those goals. This collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on CBT skill-building, DBT strategies, or client-centered problem solving.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these practical advantages to support consistent skill practice and follow-up between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, addictions, trauma and related life changes.
How does she apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses through small behavioral changes and skill practice.
What is her professional experience?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked in clinic, hospital, and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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