Vasiliki Stratikopoulou

Vasiliki Stratikopoulou is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people managing relationship strain, depression, grief, trauma, and issues related to parenting and addiction. She offers a calm, steady presence and practical guidance for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes or intense emotions. Sessions are offered in English and Greek and she accepts international clients.

With seven years of experience, she focuses on helping people build self-understanding and stronger coping skills. Vasiliki works with clients on communication problems, anger, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation or shame. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and the particular challenges that come with separation or midlife transitions.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She tailors each plan to the person in front of her rather than using one fixed method. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques guide the work, and she aims to help people make small, useful changes that add up over time.

Vasiliki often helps clients clarify life purpose, address abandonment wounds, and reduce panic or mood symptoms through practical coaching and skills practice. She focuses on real-world tools people can use between sessions to handle difficult moments and improve daily routines.

People who choose her can expect a nonjudgmental space to talk through painful experiences and try new ways of coping. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online options

Vasiliki draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and build practical skills. One common approach she uses focuses on skills training to reduce intense emotions and improve day-to-day coping; this includes practicing breathing or grounding exercises and trying small behavioral changes to interrupt negative patterns. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and relationship patterns by identifying unhelpful interaction habits and practicing clearer, more direct ways to express needs and set boundaries.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then adapt methods to fit the client’s situation. That shared decision-making helps keep work relevant and manageable.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer barriers to continuing care during life changes. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate being able to work with licensed professionals from different places and to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments.