Kassandra Freeman, LCSW | Therapist in Illinois

Client-centered support
CBT informed work
Focus on coping

About Kassandra

Kassandra Freeman is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and family conflict. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps toward feeling more stable and able to cope. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental while encouraging honest conversation about what is hard right now.

Kassandra creates a calm space for clients to talk through difficult feelings. She prioritizes clear goals and works with each person to set manageable steps forward. Expect straightforward talk about patterns that cause pain and simple strategies to test between sessions.

With ten years of experience in Illinois, she draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. Kassandra uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also brings in cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.

Mindfulness and narrative techniques appear when they fit the goals, helping people notice thinking habits and reframe personal stories. Motivational interviewing is used to support readiness for change without pressure. The result is a practical, collaborative process aimed at helping people regain a sense of control.

Kassandra works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, caregiving strain, chronic illness challenges, body image and codependency. She emphasizes partnership and respect, helping people build clearer boundaries and stronger day-to-day coping skills.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps clients uncover their own solutions, which is useful for stress, family concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple experiments and practice tasks to test new ways of thinking and behaving, helping with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Mindfulness techniques teach ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up in them. This can reduce reactivity and support steady coping when emotions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and can adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work with appointments, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that better suits a schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so the work carries over into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and family conflict, plus related issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, chronic illness, and caregiving strain.

What is the overall therapeutic style like?

The approach is warm and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals, honest conversation, and small changes that fit daily life.

What experience does the therapist have?

She has 10 years of professional work experience providing care in Illinois and draws on that background to support a range of life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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