Charles “Andrew” Baskin

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMFT Tennessee

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Languages: English

About Charles

Charles “Andrew” Baskin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of hands-on experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

He works with clients who are coping with anger, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, compassion fatigue, and caregiver strain, as well as those seeking to improve communication or cultivate greater self-love. Based in Tennessee, he brings a practical, client-centered orientation to each engagement.

Baskin uses evidence-informed methods tailored to the needs and goals of each person he sees. His sessions emphasize skill-building, insight, and emotional awareness so clients can better navigate personal challenges and relationship patterns.

He aims to create a respectful environment where clients can explore difficult feelings, identify unhelpful patterns, and practice new ways of responding to stressors. Charles balances empathy with structure, helping people develop concrete tools alongside deeper understanding to support lasting change.

Applied Approaches and Online Access to Care

Charles “Andrew” Baskin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. He also incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques to explore interpersonal patterns and strengthen emotional connection, which can be helpful for people navigating relationship difficulties and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in sessions, adjusting methods over time so the work matches changing needs and priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between in-person options, allowing clients to practice skills and receive feedback in ways that suit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Baskin works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus caregiver issues, communication problems, men's issues, and self-love.

What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?

His style is compassionate and tailored, combining empathy with structured techniques to help clients gain insight and develop practical coping skills.

How much experience does the therapist have?

He brings 14 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a variety of emotional and relational concerns.

Which credentials and location should I be aware of?

Charles “Andrew” Baskin is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and practices from Tennessee; his license details are TN LMFT 1768 and NC LMFT 2126.

What languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

He offers a variety of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsMen's issuesSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Tennessee

Languages

English