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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

Bipolar Disorder, Grief, Loss, Substance Use / Addiction, and Trauma
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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 of Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Training 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 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
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: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
Modalities: Trauma Focused, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychotic Disorders, Strength-Based, Jungian, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)