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Bridget Bauersfeld

Integrative trauma-informed social worker

LCSW, MD, LCSW-C Illinois

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Bridget

Bridget Bauersfeld is a licensed clinical social worker with more than two decades of clinical experience and a background that blends relational and psychodynamic perspectives.

Background and approach

She emphasizes helping people build resilience and tap into their capacity for healing, using client-centered strategies alongside cognitive therapy techniques and mindfulness when appropriate. Her training includes several trauma-informed methods such as EMDR and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral interventions, which she integrates with other evidence-based practices.

Across a 23-year career that spans residential, school-based, hospital, and outpatient settings, Bridget has supported individuals through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, family concerns, depression, and relationship issues. She trained in psychology and social work and brings experience from institutions in Maryland, Colorado, and Illinois, currently practicing in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Bridget aims to offer an empathic, collaborative space where clients can work toward personal goals and steady growth as they navigate lifes transitions.

Combining evidence-based approaches with online access

Bridget uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy is another element of her work, focusing on relationship patterns and emotional bonds to support healthier connections and coping. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Bridget works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adapting interventions over time as needs evolve. This shared decision-making helps tailor treatment to what is most helpful for each person.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while receiving support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Bridget commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and relationship difficulties.
What is Bridget's therapeutic style?
She uses an integrated relational and psychodynamic foundation with client-centered interventions and incorporates cognitive therapy and mindfulness techniques when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Bridget has 23 years of experience working in residential, school-based, hospital, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LCSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials with Illinois licensure IL LCSW 149010294 and MD LCSW-C 13637 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for appointments.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Bridget?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Maryland

Languages

English