Ericka Bassey, LCSW, LICSW
Compassionate, practical therapy tailored to your needs
- Kind collaborative support
- Holistic perspective
- Meets you where you are
About Ericka Bassey
Her background includes both clinic and hospital-based experience, along with extensive community-based mental health work. Ericka brings an interest in holistic approaches to health and healing, while keeping sessions grounded in practical, individualized support. She works with openness, kindness, and compassion, and values partnering with clients as they move toward health, wholeness, and well-being.
Ericka’s approach is tailored to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on meeting clients where they are. She invites clients to define their concerns and any current problem or crisis in their own words, and collaborates on a path forward that fits their goals and situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ericka Bassey have?
Ericka Bassey has 15 years of experience.
Is Ericka Bassey a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ericka Bassey holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. License details include IL LCSW 149.029886 and MN LICSW 18505.
In which languages does Ericka Bassey provide therapy?
Ericka Bassey provides therapy in English.
Where is Ericka Bassey located?
Ericka Bassey is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Ericka Bassey as my therapist?
Sessions with Ericka Bassey are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering multiple ways to connect based on what feels most comfortable and practical.
Does Ericka Bassey work with international clients?
Yes. Ericka Bassey works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ericka Bassey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire designed to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools, Thoughtfully Adapted for Online Care
Ericka Bassey, LCSW, LICSW draws from approaches that can translate well to online sessions while still keeping the work personal and practical. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, respectful relationship where the client sets the pace and helps define what feels most important. This can be especially helpful during times of stress, life transitions, or when someone is sorting through what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, then practicing new ways of responding. It can be useful for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and everyday coping challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building steadier relationships, offering structure when feelings can feel intense or overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ericka collaborates with clients to shape therapy around their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy also makes it easier to fit support into real life. Clients can meet with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how and when they engage in therapy.