- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Sheri
Sheri Bassewitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, family problems, trauma and abuse, and related concerns including social anxiety and phobia.
She spent the early part of her career in hospice, oncology, and home care agencies, then moved into school settings. That background shaped her practical approach to coping and daily functioning. She has also worked in camp settings that supported children with speech, language, and social-emotional needs.
In more recent years she practiced in private settings with children, adolescents, and adults. She focuses on helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, social communication issues, ASD, and ADHD find strategies that fit day-to-day life. Sessions emphasize clear tools and steps rather than abstract concepts.
Sheri uses a mix of methods that include client-centered conversations, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused work. She draws on decades of varied experience to match approaches to a person's current needs and goals.
Her work also includes supervising social workers who are pursuing licensure. Sheri helps people define concrete goals and learn coping skills to manage the practical effects of mood, attention, and social challenges in everyday routines.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name what matters and set their own goals; it helps when someone needs a clear listener and practical next steps. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns and how feelings shape reactions in relationships and daily life; it can help people who want to understand strong emotional responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sheri will discuss options with each person and together they will decide which combination of methods fits the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change as work progresses.
The practical benefits of online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Before booking, confirm which session formats she currently offers. Many people find online sessions reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a break, or make it easier to attend when energy is low. These practical conveniences help therapy become part of ordinary routines rather than an added burden.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, family problems, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
She blends client-centered conversation, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused techniques to find practical steps that help day-to-day.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of professional experience across hospice, oncology, home care, school settings, camps, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.