Kassandra Freeman, LCSW
Practical support to reframe life stories
Details
| Name | Kassandra Freeman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Kassandra
Kassandra Freeman is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where someone can talk through difficult feelings and begin to make changes. She uses a straightforward, conversational style.
Sessions aim to make sense of what is happening now and to find practical steps forward. Kassandra listens for the stories people tell about themselves and the events in their lives, then helps reframe those stories so they feel less stuck.
Background and approach
Her approach blends narrative work with client-centered care and tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. That means conversations center on the client’s priorities, while also testing small behavior and thought shifts that can reduce distress. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are added when a person wants skills for managing stress or staying motivated.
Kassandra has worked across settings during her career and brings ten years of hands-on practice to each session. She aims to make therapy approachable and to help clients set realistic goals they can try between meetings. People who connect with her usually want clear, respectful conversation and practical options to cope with family tension, loss, health challenges, or life transitions.
She practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Kassandra works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kassandra among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kassandra among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kassandra among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kassandra among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kassandra among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kassandra among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kassandra among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Kassandra among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kassandra directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kassandra directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Many of Kassandra's methods translate well to remote sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and relationships; it helps people see alternative viewpoints and rewrite unhelpful stories. Client-Centered Therapy centers conversations on the person's goals and experience, offering nonjudgmental listening and support to help people make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers simple techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns.Choosing an approach is a shared process. Kassandra works with each person to figure out which methods fit best with their goals and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the mix of narrative work, supportive conversation, and CBT-style exercises based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when someone has limited bandwidth or wants to avoid being on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, journaling-between-sessions, or steady support when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or health concerns.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Kassandra helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and major life changes. She also works on related issues like caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centered. She listens for the stories a person tells and helps reframe those stories while offering practical skills to reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings ten years of professional experience to her practice. That experience includes helping people navigate grief, family tension, and everyday stressors.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
Sessions with Kassandra are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Kassandra where she has space. Ask about fees, and whether she holds a licence or registration where you live.
Or see other therapists in Illinois »
This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Other listings in Illinois
- Debbie Hayes, LCPC - Illinois
- Dr. Latrice Maric, LCPC - Illinois
- Natalie Eden, LCPC, LPC - Illinois
- Thérèse Fletcher, LCSW - Illinois
- All therapists for stress, anxiety »