- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Sheri
Sheri Bassewitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, depression, ADHD, trauma and related concerns. Sheri supports clients across age ranges and focuses on practical goals and coping skills.
Early in her career Sheri spent many years in hospice, oncology, and home care settings. She then spent time working in school settings and later moved into private practice with children, adolescents, and adults. Those different roles shaped her approach to everyday problems and crisis moments.
Sheri has experience at specialized camps for children with speech, language, and social-emotional learning needs. She also volunteered at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for children with serious illnesses. Those experiences contributed to her work with developmental and health-related challenges.
She has supervised social workers working toward their licenses, adding a teaching and mentoring dimension to her practice. In private practice she draws on that background to help clients set clear goals and learn tools to manage symptoms and daily demands.
Sheri uses several therapeutic approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered methods, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions center on identifying goals, learning coping strategies, and practicing skills that help with day-to-day functioning.
Approaches used and how online sessions can fit your life
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feelings and attachment-related patterns. It helps people notice and name emotions that are hard to describe and then work with those feelings to change unhelpful patterns.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client's own goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them clarify what matters and decide next steps.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These exercises can reduce reactivity and help with stress, anxiety, and persistent worry.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheri will work with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them attend from a quieter location, use less bandwidth if phone options are offered, or schedule appointments around school and work demands.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sheri help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, depression, ADHD, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her style?
She uses client-centered work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and learn coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience in hospice, oncology, school settings, camps, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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