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Supporting growth through trauma informed care

Charan M. Bashir, LPC, CCTP-II, CIMHP is a licensed professional counselor who cultivates transformation alongside clients using trauma informed and mindfulness based strategies.

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Meet Charan

My work is rooted in helping clients reconnect with themselves—through a lens of courage, self-compassion, and honest reflection.

Using integrative, present-focused methods, I support individuals in releasing the weight of past pain, navigating life transitions, strengthening emotional insight, and cultivating stability amidst uncertainty.

01 About

I support you in embracing the present

I work with clients ready to heal from past wounds, manage anxiety and depression, and navigate life transitions with compassionate, personalized support.

My ideal client values a collaborative approach grounded in emotional safety and present-focused practices to build self-awareness, resilience, and lasting personal growth. My work extends to professionals and organizations looking to weave mental well-being into their work. Together, we create meaningful, sustainable change rooted in empathy and empowerment.

Click here to explore the Client Information Guide

02 Services

Change starts small.

We work at an individualized pace in order to create access to development and change. Explore services I offer that support individuals in cultivating transformation.

  • What I Offer

    Click through this section to review services or click the explore link above to see a more in depth description of offerings.

  • Therapy

    Develop a better understanding of yourself and take control to move forward from pain pain that is hindering your ability to live your greatest quality of life.

  • Coaching

    I leverage psychological expertise to coach and support you with integrating tools that prioritize mental health into your daily life in response to emergent stressors.

  • Consulting

    I support you and your team reach their fullest potential at work. Together, we will identify goals, areas for improvement, and find ways to empower you and your colleagues using psychologically relevant tools.

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03 Subscribe

Mindful Monday — Supercharge your week

I share simple, actionable wellness insights to kickstart your week. My hope is to support your journey and inspire deeper reflection and new possibilities. Sign up below to join!

See below for recent posts and explore the archive here

Mindful Monday
Anxiety, Mindfulness, Coping
Measuring Yourself Against Others
Anxiety, Mindfulness, Coping

A quick scroll can shift from connection to comparison — pulling us off course and away from our own values.

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Anxiety, Mindfulness, Coping
Mindfulness, Technology
Can ChatGPT provide therapy?
Mindfulness, Technology

AI tools can offer clarity, structure, and even a sense of relief in moments of emotional overwhelm. But as we turn to technology for care, it’s worth asking: What kind of support are we really seeking?

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Mindfulness, Technology

04 Blog

Questions & Insights

A blog inspired by collective inquiry and discourse on wellness

Within Questions and Insights (Q&I) you’ll find answers to real questions from clients and community members, drawn from psychological research and my experience providing psychotherapy.

Questions and Insights
What does it mean to heal?
Theory, Trauma
What does it mean to heal?
Theory, Trauma

In order to begin conceptualizing the healing process, it is valuable to get clear on the definition of healing.

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Theory, Trauma
How do I let go of control?
Coping
How do I let go of control?
Coping

When considering how we are able to let go of control, it is imperative to first understand what it is that we are attempting to control for and where the desire for control is stemming from.

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Coping
What is the practice of non-attachment?
Mindfulness, Theory
What is the practice of non-attachment?
Mindfulness, Theory

Embrace non-attachment as a path to mental well-being, challenging fixed beliefs, accepting change, and finding transformative growth in the face of life's challenges.

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Mindfulness, Theory