Therapist Ericka Bassey Photo

Ericka Bassey, LCSW, LICSW

Stress and anxiety Coping with grief and loss Anger management Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a clinically licensed social worker, LICSW, who has been providing emotional health services in a variety of settings since 1994. I graduated with an MSW from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work in 1994. I obtained my LICSW in 2010. I have both clinic and hospital based experience. I have also done a lot of community based mental health work. I am interested in holistic approaches to health and healing. I am open and operate with kindness and compassion. I enjoy partnering with others in their journeys to health, wholeness and well-being. I am practical and my approach is always tailored to the needs of my clients. I always meet my clients where they are and allow them to define their problems and/or crisis.

Professional experience

15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with grief and loss Anger management Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IL LCSW 149.029886

MN LICSW 18505

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ericka Bassey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Erica is great, grounded, yet spiritually attuned. Very helpful if seeking not just the psychological, but also physical and spiritual elements of mental health support!

Written on Sep 21, 2026 after therapy with Ericka for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Very professional and caring

Written on Sep 04, 2026 after therapy with Ericka for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Ericka helped me come up with coping skills and is very easy to talk to. Working with her helped me when I needed it the most.

Written on Aug 27, 2026 after therapy with Ericka for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Love Ericka! She is so sweet and kind c so very understanding and gets me! Not only that but works with me where I am and helps be how I need

Written on Aug 20, 2026 after therapy with Ericka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

So far my experience with Ericka as a therapist has exceeded my expectations. She has such a calm and peaceful spirit. Ericka creates a safe space that allows the conversation to flow. What I enjoy most is the fact that Ericka is faith based.

Written on Aug 12, 2026 after therapy with Ericka for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Ericka is an amazing listener, very supportive and has a warm personality. She creates a safe environment for confiding and to be vulnerable.

Written on Jun 22, 2026 after therapy with Ericka for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes