- Family of origin
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and narrative
About Kassandra
Kassandra Freeman is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief and loss, depression, and life transitions. She speaks English and practices in Illinois.
Kassandra focuses on talking through how early family patterns shape current relationships and behavior. She uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice recurring roles, expectations, and communication habits that feel stuck. Sessions aim to identify small, concrete changes clients can try between meetings.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to link thoughts, feelings, and actions. Narrative work is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their families. Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing help with coping and commitment to change.
In a session clients can expect straightforward listening, reflection, and collaborative problem solving. Kassandra pays attention to how attachment and family-of-origin dynamics show up in daily life. She helps clients name patterns such as avoidance, caretaking, or control, and then consider alternatives.
She combines practical strategies with conversations about meaning and history. That mix is useful for people dealing with complicated emotions, caregiving stress, chronic illness, or shifts in life stage. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Background and approach build on ten years of experience in Illinois social work practice. Kassandra keeps work focused on what clients want to change and what they can realistically try. She invites clear goals and regular check-ins to track progress.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the client. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, asking questions that clarify concerns and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of moment-to-moment experience. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and recommends techniques that match those goals. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can shift as progress is evaluated. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking since none were specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to join from different locations. They also allow shorter check-ins when that fits the schedule and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep continuity of care while helping clients apply new skills in everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family history?
She helps people notice how family-of-origin roles and expectations affect current relationships and behavior. Common topics include communication problems, attachment issues, and blended family concerns.
What is her general counseling style?
She uses straightforward listening and collaborative discussion. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding patterns rather than long lectures.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in social work settings. That background informs her approach to stress, grief, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified. The site’s booking flow will list the formats offered for scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing appears during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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