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Tabatha Bassey

Therapist

Tabatha Bassey

LMSW

Michigan · 15+ years of experience

Practical support for trauma and life transitions

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Step 1

  • Trauma informed care
  • Parenting support
  • Depression help

About Tabatha

Tabatha Bassey is a licensed social worker who brings 15 years of helping experience to conversations about trauma, depression, parenting struggles, and major life changes. She speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps a person can try between sessions. Tabatha tells people she believes they already know much about their own story and that therapy is a place to notice strengths and build skills together.

She commonly supports people coping with the effects of abuse, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns tied to attachment, adoption and foster care, intellectual disability, autism, and substance use. Tabatha listens for what matters most to each person and helps set realistic short-term goals to make daily life easier.

Sessions emphasize steady, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that can reduce overwhelm and improve communication. Tabatha draws on straightforward tools rather than jargon, and she offers ideas families and caregivers can use right away. Her approach balances practical problem solving with space to process painful experiences.

Tabatha trained and practices in Michigan and uses her LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. She offers therapy in English and will work with people across different regions, including international clients. The usual starting step is a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling based on availability.

People who choose Tabatha will find a calm, steady presence and a focus on small, manageable changes. She aims to help clients move from feeling stuck toward clearer next steps and better daily routines.

Step 2

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

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Step 3

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Tabatha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and steady progress. One common approach helps people process trauma in manageable steps, teaching breathing, grounding, and cognitive tools to reduce intense reactions and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes skill building for mood and behavior, offering straightforward strategies for managing depression, improving routine, and increasing activity that supports better mood.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as needed over time so work in sessions matches real life needs.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows regular check-ins and consistent progress even when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to the online setting so therapy stays focused and practical.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes, among other concerns like caregiver stress and addiction-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and practical, using evidence-based techniques to set small goals and teach skills that people can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with people facing trauma, parenting stress, depression, and related concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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