Dr. Gilberte BastienGA Psychologist PSY004074

Dr. Gilberte Bastien is a licensed psychologist in Georgia who centers her work on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and emphasizes respect for each person's story.

She treats the person, not just the problem. Sessions typically begin by identifying what matters most to the client and the values they want to live by. From there she helps people learn practical skills to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward meaningful goals.

Dr. Bastien also works with concerns linked to chronic pain, long-term illness or disability, immigration-related stress, and prejudice or discrimination. She supports those navigating life purpose questions and the specific challenges around pregnancy and childbirth.

Her approach is direct and collaborative. She helps people make small, achievable changes and notices what gets in the way of progress. Conversations cover real-life choices and everyday strategies rather than only talking about feelings.

To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist's availability and the subscription can be canceled at any time.

How ACT translates to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters to them. ACT uses short exercises to build willingness to feel difficult emotions while taking steps toward valued goals. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, trauma-related concerns, and life transitions such as pregnancy and childbirth.

ACT also includes mindfulness and values work. Mindfulness exercises teach simple ways to bring attention to the present moment. Values work helps clients choose small, meaningful actions that fit their priorities and daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to see whether ACT fits their needs and may adjust methods based on goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist decide together what to try and how to measure progress.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm available session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit isn’t possible. Many people find that these practical benefits help them maintain regular sessions and make steady progress.