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Kristy Bassett

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes therapy works best when it meets you where you are. Since 2017, I’ve worked with Veterans experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including severe mental illness, substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the challenges that can come with major life transitions. I have also worked as a private practice therapist since 2024.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is eclectic and individualized. Rather than expecting every person to fit into one specific therapeutic model, I draw from different evidence-based approaches based on your needs, goals, personality, and where you are in your life. I strive to create a space that feels collaborative, supportive, and grounded in real life—not one where you feel like you have to say the “right” thing in therapy.

What you can expect from me

I work exclusively with adults and have a particular interest in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship and life transitions, and the unique experiences of Veterans and first responders. My years of working with individuals facing complex mental health and substance use concerns have also shaped my ability to sit comfortably with difficult emotions and complicated situations. Whether you’re dealing with something that has been weighing on you for years or simply realizing that life isn’t feeling the way you want it to, we can start with where you are and figure out together what would be most helpful.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strength-Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English