- Goal focused
- Strength based
- Practical tools
About Alexandra
Alexandra Bastien is a licensed mental health counselor with nine years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career challenges, and big life changes. She encourages practical steps and clear goals so clients can feel more confident and more able to manage day-to-day pressures.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Conversations focus on realistic strategies that fit a client’s routine and priorities.
Alexandra uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to tackle thoughts and habits that get in the way. She helps people notice patterns, test small changes, and track progress over time. Sessions move at a practical pace and usually include clear takeaways to practice between meetings.
She has worked with issues such as trauma, grief, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD concerns. Alexandra also pays attention to relationship and family challenges, caregiver stress, and the unique questions that come up around adoption and foster care.
Based in New York, Alexandra offers counseling in English. She aims to make the first steps simple: a short questionnaire and a scheduled session to talk about goals and the next steps.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Alexandra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in practical, plain language. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and on what people want to be different rather than only looking at problems.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients help set priorities and decide which tools feel most useful for their lives.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, cut commuting time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions that better fit a lunch break or a tight calendar, while still focusing on concrete techniques and progress tracking.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, ADHD concerns, and career or workplace challenges. Additional focuses include caregiver stress and adoption and foster care related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, emphasizing small, testable changes and clear goals. Conversations aim to build on a person’s strengths and produce useful steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that region.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to her availability.