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Ericka Bassey

Ericka Bassey

LCSW, LICSW

Minnesota

Supportive LCSW focused on practical healing

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
License
LICSW, Minnesota / 18505; LCSW, Illinois / 149.029886
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Minnesota

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical coping skills
    • Trauma informed care

    About Ericka

    Ericka Bassey is a licensed clinical social worker with deep experience in emotional health and practical support. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and uses a calm, kind style to help people find steady ways forward. Her work is rooted in meeting people where they are and following their goals.

    She brings 15 years of experience as an LCSW and LICSW in clinic, hospital, and community mental health settings. That range means she has worked with urgent needs and longer term concerns. Ericka aims to tailor sessions to what each person actually needs rather than pushing a single method.

    Her approach includes Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness practices. She uses these methods to help with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and trauma. Sessions also address anger, self-esteem, parenting concerns, career stress, and life changes.

    Ericka pays attention to family-of-origin issues, codependency, caregiver strain, and multicultural concerns. She also supports people facing panic, bipolar mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, and health-related challenges such as living with HIV/AIDS. The focus is on practical steps, coping skills, and clearer decision making.

    People who choose her can expect partnership rather than directives. She listens, helps name steps that feel doable, and adjusts the plan as needs change. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, with scheduling and formats to be confirmed before booking.

  2. How Ericka’s approaches translate to online therapy

    Ericka draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation for next steps. This approach uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify what matters most and reduce resistance.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client’s lead to identify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work too; CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete exercises for managing anxiety, depression, and mood shifts.

    Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Ericka works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, preferences, and pace. She adjusts strategies over time so the work stays useful and realistic.

    Session logistics and formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for staying consistent and using techniques between appointments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessHIV / AIDSLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Minnesota, Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can I address in sessions?

    Ericka works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, trauma and coping with life changes.

    What kind of therapy style does she use?

    Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to support practical change.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, plus earlier practice since graduating with an MSW in 1994.

    Which credentials and region are listed?

    She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Minnesota.

    Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

    What session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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