Vasiliki Stratikopoulou , LCSW

Vasiliki Stratikopoulou is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, trauma, depression, addictions, and parenting challenges. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions are offered in English and Greek and international clients are accepted.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens closely and helps people name what matters most. Then she works with them to set small, manageable goals they can try between sessions.

Vasiliki draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations. She pays attention to patterns like abandonment fears, body image concerns, guilt, shame, and impulsivity. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, midlife shifts, and life purpose questions.

Over seven years in practice she has worked with people dealing with panic attacks, mood disorders, anger, and isolation. She helps clients untangle communication problems, separation or divorce issues, and the fallout from narcissistic relationships. The aim is clearer thinking and steadier responses to stress.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances emotional support with concrete tools. Vasiliki helps people build healthier habits, improve communication, and regain a sense of control. Her work is focused on real-world changes that fit each person's life.

Evidence-based approaches available online

Vasiliki uses a range of evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, then replace them with healthier habits; this can be useful for depression, panic, and mood disorders. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic or painful experiences by helping people tell their story at a manageable pace and develop coping skills to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients help set priorities and test strategies between sessions to see what fits best.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easy to keep momentum between sessions and to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to receive consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.