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Tabatha Bassey

Tabatha Bassey, LMSW

Michigan

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LMSW in Michigan - trauma and life changes

  • Trauma recovery
  • Parenting support
  • Depression care

About Tabatha

Tabatha Bassey is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 15 years of experience. She works with people who have faced trauma and abuse, parents managing difficult moments, those coping with depression, and anyone adjusting to big life changes. Her profile also lists compassion fatigue and life purpose among areas she addresses.

She views clients as experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions tend to be straightforward and grounded in what the person wants to change, such as improving day-to-day functioning, managing distressing memories, or finding more meaning after a transition.

Her background includes extensive clinical time helping people recover from traumatic experiences and cope with grief, loss, and role changes like adopting or becoming a caregiver. She has worked with people dealing with addiction, domestic violence, attachment concerns, and intellectual disability-related stressors.

In sessions she helps people spot patterns that get in the way, develop coping tools, and practice small behavioral changes. She also addresses communication problems and support for parents who feel overwhelmed or isolated. Practical skills and clear next steps are common parts of her work.

People looking for help with life purpose, post-traumatic stress, or self-harm safety planning will find these topics listed in her focus areas. She offers services in English and can work with international clients. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Tabatha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and mood concerns. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with depression, anxiety, and daily coping. Trauma-focused strategies help people process distressing events and reduce their impact on current life. These approaches aim to teach skills that people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She treats the choice of methods as collaborative and adjusts techniques based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they pick practical steps and skills to try, then check what helps and what needs changing.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps them maintain continuity of care during life changes and obligations.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and build small changes that can shift daily functioning and sense of direction.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings with people facing trauma, addiction, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin sessions?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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