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 (18-39)
- LGBTQ+ Community
What I Work With:
- Anxiety
- Addiction: Substance Use
- Alcohol Use
- Depression
- Not Happy/Satisfied with Life
- Procrastination
- Substance Use
- Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
Treatment Preferences:
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy(SFBT)
- Strength-Based
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.