About Christina Bastian
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Christina Bastian
Christina Bastian is a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Utah Valley University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. She has over 12 years of experience as a counselor helping clients of all ages and backgrounds with varying unique challenges.
When Christina is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, PC gaming, making sourdough, creating and selling sarcastic and slightly inappropriate coffee mugs, and trying out new hobbies like writing a book and crocheting.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Christina specializes in working with women and individuals in the LGBTQIA community, ages 12+. She focuses on different areas of need such as self-esteem, parenting, communication, faith-crises and transitions, existential crises, LGBTQIA concerns (self-acceptance, coming out, faith struggles, etc.), self-harming, and suicidal thoughts, just to name a few.
Therapy with Christina includes pure authenticity. She brings her unique personal authenticity into each session to encourage you in finding and expressing your authenticity. She offers genuine care and concern for each client so you know you are cared for and accepted as you are. It is important to her that you feel this in your sessions. She believes YOU are the expert in you and she is the expert in mental health. TOGETHER, as a team, we help you overcome your struggles and reach your goals. Christina creates a friendly atmosphere—kind, loving, and honest without the stuffiness of therapy (she doesn’t even care if you swear).
Christina offers telehealth only appointments, making therapy easier than ever. Want to wear pajamas? Need therapy during your lunch break? No problem. Telehealth is the service for you.
Christina offers: Initial Diagnostic Evaluation for new every client, Individual Therapy for Ages 13+, Emergency Sessions, Gender Affirming Care, Unique understanding of the UT County culture, Family Therapy (when needed), Text Therapy (not covered by insurance), and a flexible schedule.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Prior to your first appointment, Christina will email you a set of paperwork for you to complete. During your first appointment, Christina will review housekeeping items such as billing, late fees, confidentiality, etc. She will confirm your preferred pronouns and preferred name as well. Christina will then review the Intake Questionnaire, which she has found to be the easiest way for clients to introduce themselves and the reasons why they are seeking therapy. This initial session takes approximately 50 minutes and will end with a discussion of diagnoses and frequency of therapy.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $95-130 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
Free 15-Minute Consult: $0
Initial Diagnostic Evaluation (50 minutes): $150
Individual Therapy (45-50 minutes): $130
Family Therapy (if required): $140
Text Therapy (15-minutes): $28.75
Emergency Sessions or sessions lasting longer than 50 minutes: $30 - $140
Insurance Copays Vary by Insurance: $0 - $130
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Argosy University, Salt Lake City, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Utah Valley University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1568883635
How soon can I make an appointment with Christina Bastian?
Generally, Christina Bastian has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Christina Bastian's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Christina Bastian accepting new patients?
Christina Bastian generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Christina Bastian's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Christina Bastian accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Christina Bastian online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Christina Bastian using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Christina Bastian work with?
Christina Bastian works with Expressions Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Christina Bastian?
Christina Bastian frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christina Bastian on their profile.
What languages does Christina Bastian speak?
Christina Bastian speaks English.