Dr. Carl Bastien

I specialize in helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, mood changes, or life transitions and aren’t sure what to do next. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, struggling with substance use, facing legal or court-related stress, or managing a serious mental health condition, you don’t have to navigate it alone. In our work together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what you’re going through, and build practical tools so you can feel more in control of your life again.

My approach to therapy is structured, supportive, and collaborative. I draw on evidence-based practices to understand what’s working and what isn’t, then we set clear, realistic goals together. I move at your pace, checking in regularly so you feel grounded and informed, not rushed. Sessions with me tend to be calm and focused: we’ll look at patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, build concrete coping skills, and plan for real-life situations so you can start noticing small, meaningful changes between sessions.

In our first session, we’ll start by getting to know you, what’s been going on lately, what you’ve already tried, and what you’d most like to be different. I’ll ask some guided questions to better understand your history and current stressors, but there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. Together, we’ll outline a few initial goals and talk through what therapy with me can look like so you leave with a clear sense of next steps and a plan for how we’ll work together moving forward.