Ericka Bassey, LCSW, LICSW

Ericka Bassey is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 15 years of experience to her counseling work. She practices with a calm, practical manner and aims to meet people where they are. Ericka focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and caregiver strain among other concerns.

She uses approaches that center the person's needs, such as client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. These methods are adapted to everyday problems like panic, mood swings, and relationship communication issues. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when they fit the client's goals.

Ericka trained at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials. She has worked in clinics, hospitals, and community mental health settings. That range of settings informs her down-to-earth style and practical problem-solving.

Sessions are organized to reflect each person's life and priorities. She helps people define what feels most urgent and then builds steps they can use between appointments. People who are juggling caregiving, aging concerns, or major life changes may find this practical focus useful.

Ericka emphasizes kindness and collaboration in therapy. She invites people to set the pace and define goals, and she adjusts methods to match each person's preferences and circumstances.

How client-centered and skills-based approaches work online

Ericka commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy when helping people manage anxiety, stress, grief, and caregiver strain. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and shaping goals that matter to the person. Cognitive behavioral therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical skills to change reactions and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods feel useful and adjust techniques to match a person's goals and daily life. This is a collaborative process that starts with what the person wants to address most.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy schedules, makes it easier to check in during a lunch break, or supports shorter skill-building sessions when time is limited. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to teach skills, practice new communication, and support coping between appointments.