Sheri Bassewitz , LCSW

Sheri Bassewitz is a licensed clinical social worker who practices with a warm, practical focus. She uses a mix of client-centered and solution-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Sheri has three decades of experience and brings steady, straightforward care to sessions.

Her background includes long work in hospice, oncology, and home care early in her career. She later worked in school settings for many years and spent time in private practice with children, adolescents, and adults. Those roles shaped her approach to mood, social communication, and adjustment concerns.

Sheri supports people dealing with depression, ADHD, autism spectrum challenges, and social anxiety. She also helps with parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and the emotional effects of serious illness or end-of-life situations. The focus is on practical tools clients can use between sessions.

In session she listens for what matters most and then helps set clear, achievable goals. Sheri blends mindfulness and emotionally focused techniques to build awareness and strengthen relationships. She draws from psychodynamic ideas when past patterns are useful to understand present reactions.

People meet Sheri for short-term problem solving or longer work on recurring issues. She emphasizes collaboration and teaches skills to manage impulses, improve coping, and handle daily responsibilities. Sheri practices in Illinois and offers services in English.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It helps people feel heard and then supports them in finding their own solutions, which can work well in video or phone sessions. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in relationships and personal reactions to stress. It helps people name and process emotions and can be effective in conversations over video or phone. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ease anxiety; these exercises can be practiced during live sessions and reinforced through text or messaging follow-ups.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sheri will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaborative planning means the focus can shift over time as needs change, with practical goals set together.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people access consistent care while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.