Cara Mastin, MS. LPC, NCC, Therapist in Germantown, Wisconsin

Cara Mastin, LPC, helps individuals and couples across Wisconsin build stronger relationships, manage overwhelming emotions, and reconnect with their personal values. Practicing at LifeStance Health, Cara works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults providing a supportive, affirming space for healing and growth. With a trauma-informed and strength-based approach, they collaborate with clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity-related challenges. Cara is especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent populations, and those navigating gender identity exploration. As a gender-affirming clinician, Cara provides Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations and creates a welcoming environment where every client is seen, respected, and supported. Their work is grounded in the belief that identity and authenticity are integral to emotional wellness, and they empower clients to reclaim their narratives through compassion and skillful guidance. Specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Couples/Marital Counseling, Cara tailors each treatment plan to the individual’s needs and goals. Their clinical expertise includes treating ADHD, PTSD/trauma, and bipolar disorder, as well as providing care for military veterans, first responders, and those facing reproductive or health-related psychological challenges. Cara offers additional support for a broad range of emotional and relational concerns. Outside of therapy, Cara enjoys exploring the city, engaging with creative arts, playing tabletop and fantasy games like Dungeons & Dragons, and advocating for social justice and human rights. Their passion for personal wellness extends to interests in nutrition and health, which often inform their holistic, person-centered approach.