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Ericka Bassey

Supportive, practical mental health care

LCSW, LICSW Minnesota

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ericka

Ericka Bassey is a licensed clinical social worker who centers her practice on practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed work.

Background and approach

She brings 15 years of clinical experience and a long history in clinics, hospitals, and community mental health settings to her therapeutic relationships. Ericka emphasizes kindness and collaboration while helping clients identify goals and develop skills that fit their daily lives.

Her background reflects a commitment to holistic healing and individualized care; she tailors interventions to each person’s unique needs and meets clients where they are without judgment. Ericka has experience addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, mood disorders, and caregiver and family-related issues.

She works with practical tools and compassionate listening to support coping with life changes, improving communication, and restoring a sense of purpose and balance.

Practical Approaches for Online Mental Health Care

Ericka often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients guide the pace and priorities of the work, which can help with grief, life transitions, and restoring self-esteem.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when clients need support building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. The therapist and client decide together which methods best match the person’s goals and preferences, and adjustments are made over time to keep the plan relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and life demands. These formats make it easier to fit regular therapy into busy routines, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from Minnesota or from other locations as documented in her practice information.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ericka address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar and mood disorders, caregiver stress, and relationship and family-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines client-centered care with practical, skills-oriented therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help clients set goals and build coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Ericka has 15 years of documented clinical experience working across clinic, hospital, and community mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with license numbers IL LCSW 149.029886 and MN LICSW 18505 and is based in Minnesota.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and accepts international clients according to the documented information.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ericka?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Minnesota, Illinois

Languages

English