Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Bridget Bauersfeld, LCSW, LCSW-C
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and family
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LCSW-C
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149010294
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 13637
- NPI
- 1093991028
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Bridget supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Bridget
Bridget Bauersfeld is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW in Illinois and LCSW-C in Maryland, with 23 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, and relationship issues. Bridget uses both psychodynamic and relational approaches alongside practical techniques when appropriate.
She combines talk-based work with skills practice. Sessions include cognitive therapy tools and mindfulness techniques when useful. She also has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-focused methods that she may draw on for trauma-related concerns.
Bridget has a long history of work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in a variety of settings. Her early work began in residential treatment for young people in Maryland and later included school-based and outpatient roles. That background informs how she supports parenting and family stress in everyday life.
In the room she pays attention to relationships and past patterns that repeat in current life. She aims to help people notice those patterns and practice different responses. Practical skills, brief behavioral changes, and attention to emotional experience are woven together in sessions.
Her training and career include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bucknell University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She currently works full time as an outpatient therapist at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Bridget regularly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships affect present behavior and emotions. That work often focuses on patterns in close relationships and how to develop more effective ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills into sessions to teach concrete strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. These tools can be helpful for people learning immediate coping methods alongside longer term relational work. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process and she will work with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferred pace.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work, childcare, or health appointments, and shorter check-ins can be scheduled when weeks are busy. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use video and phone in practice, but please verify which options this therapist offers when you arrange a session.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Maryland
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting and family strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship difficulties.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She blends a psychodynamic and relational foundation with cognitive therapy tools and mindfulness techniques when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working in residential, school-based, and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW in Illinois and LCSW-C in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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