Sheri Bassewitz, LCSW

Illinois · 30 years in practice

Sheri Bassewitz is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the everyday strain of parenting.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149007085 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1982054540 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Sheri

Sheri Bassewitz is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the everyday strain of parenting. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness approaches to guide people toward clearer goals and better coping skills. Early in her career she spent many years in hospice, oncology, and home care settings.

That work gave her a direct view of how illness and loss affect daily life and relationships.

Background and approach

She later moved into school-based work where she supported students' social and emotional learning. Sheri has also worked in camps for children with speech, language, and social-emotional needs, and she volunteered at a camp serving children with serious illnesses. Those experiences shaped her practical, down-to-earth style with kids and families.

She has supervised social workers who were pursuing licensure. More recently she practiced in a personal setting serving children, adolescents, and adults. She helps people who struggle with ADHD, autism spectrum traits, mood disorders, trauma, and social anxiety find tools that fit their daily routines.

Sessions focus on small, manageable steps and realistic goals. Her aim is to help each person identify what matters most and build simple strategies to meet those goals. Sheri uses a blend of psychodynamic perspective and solution-focused techniques when they suit the person’s needs.

She works in English and sees clients based in Illinois.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sheri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
ADHD
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Cancer
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Family problems
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sheri names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and working with strong feelings. In online sessions this can help people name emotions, notice patterns, and practice new responses to stress or relationship-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and pace, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify what matters most. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheri will collaborate with each person to decide which blend of approaches fits their needs and preferences. She reviews goals together and adjusts methods as progress is made, so therapy stays focused and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversational feel and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, brief coaching, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sheri commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include ADHD, autism spectrum traits, mood disorders, OCD symptoms, and social anxiety.

What is Sheri's therapeutic style?

Sheri blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. She also draws on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to help set goals and develop coping strategies.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings thirty years of clinical experience across hospice, oncology, home care, school settings, camps, and independent practice.

Where is Sheri licensed and located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with an Illinois LCSW and provides services to people based in Illinois.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.

How does the subscription and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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