Carol Bastien

(She/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

New York

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief, Loss, and Trauma

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

Hello! My name is Carol Bastien and I am an empathic, patient and compassionate therapist. I am very interested in working with you for all your counseling needs. I have years of experience working with individuals and families in clinics and in a residential setting. My clients face a myriad of challenging life issues including relationship issues psychiatric illness, loss and trauma.

I received my BA in Sociology and my Master's in Social Work at Hunter College New York City.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is a solution-focused, strength-based approach using techniques in Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Training, Relational Life Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

What you can expect from our first session

The impetus for change lies within. I will partner with you using the best treatment approach suited to your unique and individual needs. I want to challenge you while I root for you. I hold an unconditional positive regard for you and I am committed to helping you achieve your goals!

Carol's style is

Empowering

Affirming

Holistic

Insurance carriers Carol accepts

Aetna

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Oscar

Oxford

Quest Behavioral Health

UnitedHealthcare

More about Carol

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work

License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)

Gender: Cisgender Female

Ethnicity: Black or African descent

Languages: English

Works with: Adults and Seniors

More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Relationship Issues, and Women's Issues

Modalities: Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)