Kelsey  Bates
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Kelsey Bates

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, New York Accepting Online
Arlington, Virginia, Washington, DC Not Accepting In-person

Individual sessions available online only from the comfort of your home. Group therapy available virtually for women's health issues, including chronic pain and postpartum mental health.

Updated March 13, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Women's issues
  • Chronic illness
  • Chronic pain
  • Anxiety
  • Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Professional statement

Kelsey Bates is a licensed professional counselor specialized in working within the women's health niche. Kelsey founded Women's CBT, PLLC with the goal of meeting women where they are, supporting them in the midst of pain and providing tools for them to stop just surviving and start thriving. Kelsey's clients have women's health issues such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, chronic pain, chronic illness, infertility, perinatal mental health, autoimmune issues, miscarriage and hysterectomy as well as anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Kelsey has also obtained specialized training from Postpartum Support International to support new and soon to be moms navigate postpartum depression or anxiety during pregnancy, as well as birth trauma.

Kelsey utilizes a client centered approach, rooted in psychodynamic processing, cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools. She is also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, a highly effective cognitive behavioral approach to treating trauma and PTSD.

Kelsey earned her Master's degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her residency for licensure in New York City, working in both non-profit and private practice settings. Kelsey received training from the Ellis Institute in Manhattan in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and is recognized as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, National Certified Counselor and member of the American Counseling Association.

Kelsey is licensed to work with individuals in New York, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland utilizing telehealth.


Message to clients

You are striving to do it all-juggle work, relationships, family responsibilities, friendships while navigating women's health issues. Perfectionism makes you feel like you are failing when in reality you are doing the best you can. It's hard to believe things could get better and anxious thoughts about the future fill your mind. You worry about falling behind others' timelines because plans have been derailed. You feel isolated and lonely at times.

Anxiety, depression and grief can all be a part of navigating a challenging health diagnosis or chronic pain. You may be struggling with what your identity as a woman looks like now, feeling a lack of control or anger that your body let you down. This is impacting your most important relationships and you're just feeling stuck.

My priority in our work together is to get you to a place where you feel "unstuck". I want you to leave each session feeling heard, supported and with more tools in your toolbox. Let's work together to get you to a place where you are thriving, not simply surviving.


Specialties

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman

Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress

Chronic pain - Managing the biological, psychological, and emotional aspects of pain

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Kelsey Bates is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (50min)
  • Initial session: $250 (50min)
  • Group sessions: $150 (75min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Virginia)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Washington DC)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Maryland)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Arlington, Virginia practice
1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22209
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Washington, DC practice
1050 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, Washington DC 20036
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Mental Health Counseling for Women's Health, PLLC, Founder, Therapist, 2021 - Present
Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, Therapist, 2020 - 2021
Citron Hennessey Therapy, Therapist, 2018 - 2020
Dwellness In Home Psychological Services, Therapist, 2018 - 2020
The Recovery Center, Therapist, Assistant Director, 2017 - 2019

The George Washington University, MA E.d., Rehabilitation Counseling with Concentration in Clinical Mental Health, 2017
University of Georgia, Bachelors, Special Education, 2013


Licensure

Virginia: 0701010492

Washington DC: PRC15475

Maryland: LC11257

New York: 010694

Georgia: LPC011904


Languages

English


Therapy Groups

Kelsey  Bates
Women's Therapy Group for Chronic Pain & Chronic Illness

Online support group designed to provide tools and hope for women navigating chronic pain or chronic illness such as endometriosis, fibromyalgia, pelvic pain, adenomyosis, infertility, hysterectomy, chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune disorders.

Kelsey  Bates
Women's Therapy Group for Chronic Pain & Chronic Illness

Online support group designed to provide tools and hope for women navigating chronic pain or chronic illness such as endometriosis, fibromyalgia, pelvic pain, adenomyosis, infertility, hysterectomy, chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune disorders.

Kelsey  Bates
Women's Therapy Group for Chronic Pain & Chronic Illness

Online support group designed to provide tools and hope for women navigating chronic pain or chronic illness such as endometriosis, fibromyalgia, pelvic pain, adenomyosis, infertility, hysterectomy, chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune disorders.

Kelsey  Bates
Postpartum and Perinatal Therapy Group

Online therapy group designed to provide tools for women navigating issues such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma and more. Find a safe, open space to gain support from others experiencing the challenges of new motherhood.

Kelsey  Bates
Postpartum and Perinatal Therapy Group

Online therapy group designed to provide tools for women navigating issues such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma and more. Find a safe, open space to gain support from others experiencing the challenges of new motherhood.

Kelsey  Bates
Postpartum and Perinatal Therapy Group

Online therapy group designed to provide tools for women navigating issues such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma and more. Find a safe, open space to gain support from others experiencing the challenges of new motherhood.

Kelsey  Bates
Postpartum and Perinatal Therapy Group

Online therapy group designed to provide tools for women navigating issues such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma and more. Find a safe, open space to gain support from others experiencing the challenges of new motherhood.

Kelsey  Bates
Women's Therapy Group for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness

Online support group designed to provide tools and hope for women navigating chronic pain or chronic illness such as endometriosis, fibromyalgia, pelvic pain, adenomyosis, infertility, hysterectomy, chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune disorders.

Kelsey  Bates
Postpartum and Perinatal Therapy Group

Online therapy group designed to provide tools for women navigating issues such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma and more. Find a safe, open space to gain support from others experiencing the challenges of new motherhood.