Kyle Bastos, MS, LPC

Kyle Bastos, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Pronouns: he/him

 

My name is Kyle, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor here at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy. I’m excited to connect with you and share a bit about myself and my approach. As you explore my background and the way I work, it’s crucial that you feel confident in choosing the right practitioner for your journey. I’m here to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space where we can collaboratively navigate your unique experiences.

 

Who I Work Best With:

  • Veterans
  • Adults (18-64)
  • LGBTQ+ Community

What I Work With:

  • Self Esteem
  • Relationship Issues
  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD

Treatment Preferences:

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Gestalt
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

My Therapeutic Style

I have experience working with suicidal ideation, breaks-ups, addiction, psychosis, and family violence. Past clients have struggled with depression, anxiety, homelessness, and lack of social resources. My experience working in hospitals has been educational and empowering. I have experience with helping veterans work through PTSD, as well as many LGBTQ+ patients in a hospital setting. 

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist patients/clients in understanding thoughts and behaviors, and how they are connected to each other. I educate patients about cognitive distortions and how to manage/break them utilizing reframing, acceptance, and compassion. I always bring in a patient’s strengths to help provide self-esteem. 

I enjoy educating clients on their symptoms and helping them reframe thoughts to find solutions. I use humor, self-disclosure when necessary, and handouts/links for better understanding. I’ve been told how quickly and easily I’ve made them feel safe and comfortable to process things they wouldn’t normally. I would love to use my past experience to help you work towards a brighter future.