Katrina Bastos, LMSW (She/Her)
Specializing in Addiction, Chronic Illness, & Trauma
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - ONLINE ONLY
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I work with adults, ages 18+.
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Addiction
Chronic Illness
Trauma
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Working with me will be a validating, collaborative, and safe experience.
My hope is that you feel encouraged, supported, and free of judgment. I create an open environment where we can build trust together, drawing from my own lived experience to empathize and connect in meaningful ways.
My Treatment Philosophy
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck—trapped in cycles of using strategies that no longer serve them, yet they feel impossible to break. They are exhausted. You may feel this way. You possibly feel mentally and physically drained from constantly being in survival mode. You may be overwhelmed by emotions you feel like you can’t control, ashamed that they can’t “just handle it" or “figure it out”. You may feel disconnected from yourself and those around you.
Living with a chronic illness, navigating trauma, or working through recovery can feel overwhelming—like your mind and body are always at odds, but healing isn’t about pushing through or ignoring what you’re feeling. It’s about understanding, honoring, and working with your body and mind in a way that helps you feel more in control.
My goal is to make therapy validating, collaborative, and free of judgment.
You don’t have to explain or prove your pain (whether it’s physical or emotional) —I believe you. Our work together will focus on understanding how your chronic illness, how you feel, and mental health are connected so you can develop strategies that actually work for you.
Why Work With Me
Lived Experience
As someone with Type 1 Diabetes, I deeply understand the emotional toll of health challenges and how they impact every part of life.
Tailored Approach
There is no one-size fits all therapy model. Your therapy is tailored to your unique needs—helping you build practical, sustainable coping strategies that actually fit your life.
Holistic Understanding
I have a deep grasp of how substance use or chronic illness can impact you emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
Let’s make sure we’re the right fit! Schedule a free call with me—no pressure, just a chance to connect. And if I’m not the best match for you, I’ll do my best to help get you to your right match.
You ever feel this way?