Kassandra Freeman, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice
Kassandra Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family strains, trauma, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149.020831 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1780158345 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Kassandra
Kassandra Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family strains, trauma, and major life changes. She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear. Sessions focus on practical, doable steps and steady support.
Kassandra creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them name the problems they want to change.
Background and approach
Work in sessions can include trying new ways to respond to stress and practicing clearer communication. Her approach draws from a few different methods depending on the person’s needs. That can mean focusing on the present to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, using storytelling to reframe painful experiences, or centering the conversation on the client’s goals and values.
The aim is useful tools rather than jargon. Over a decade of practice has given Kassandra experience with a wide range of concerns. Those include grief and loss, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, relationship commitment and communication problems, and challenges tied to attachment or abandonment.
She tailors sessions to the situation in front of her. People who prefer clear feedback, practical steps, and a steady listening presence tend to find this style helpful. Kassandra supports clients as they try things out between sessions and adjust their plans as life changes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kassandra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kassandra names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Kassandra Uses Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person in front of the therapist and on what they want to change; online sessions use that same focus to build goals and plan manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change thought and behavior patterns, which translates well to video or phone work through skill practice and brief exercises. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and to bodily awareness, and it can be taught in short guided practices during a session to help with stress and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kassandra will listen to what matters most, discuss options, and collaborate on a plan that fits the client's goals and pace. She often blends methods so the plan stays practical and adaptable as needs change.
Online formats offer flexibility for different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when a shorter exchange fits into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and try new skills in real life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Kassandra help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, communication problems, and attachment concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with tools from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Kassandra has 10 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns in Illinois.
Where is Kassandra licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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