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Kassandra  Freeman

Therapist · Illinois

Kassandra Freeman

LCSW

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

  • 10 years' experience
  • Based in Illinois
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Kassandra

Kassandra Freeman is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She creates a calm space where clients can talk about hard feelings without judgment. Her approach aims to make the first steps toward change feel more manageable and less isolating.

She focuses on practical ways to handle daily strain and emotional pain. Sessions often include listening closely to what matters to each person, then shaping goals together. Techniques draw from cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and from mindfulness to slow down when emotions feel overwhelming.

Kassandra also uses client-centered methods that prioritize each person's perspective and narrative therapy to help make sense of life stories. Motivational interviewing is part of how she supports people who feel stuck or unsure about making changes. In practice this looks like short experiments between sessions and conversations that explore values and next steps.

Her work includes addressing family conflict, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and cancer-related strain, body image, and broader coping challenges. She combines empathy with concrete tools so people can try different ways of responding to pain and stress.

Sessions are held with attention to the individual’s goals and pace. If someone is considering starting therapy, she asks questions about what they hope will be different and helps design a plan that fits their life and needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife 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

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist reflecting back what matters most to the client and shaping the work around their goals. This approach helps when someone needs a listening space to sort thoughts and feelings and decide next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it gives clear steps a person can practice between meetings.

Mindfulness therapy teaches skills to notice emotions and physical sensations without getting swept away by them. These practices can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone wants more calm in daily life.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggest approaches to try together. Clients and the therapist can adjust the plan as they learn what works.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. The emphasis is on practical, doable steps that fit each person's life and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kassandra address in therapy?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and coping with life changes including grief and loss.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, helps set goals, and uses clear techniques from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and narrative approaches.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life stressors.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

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

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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