Kelsey Bates(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Chronic illness-Chronic pain- Anxiety -Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-Women's issues-Infertility counseling-
Kelsey Bates
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Professional statement
Kelsey Bates is a licensed professional counselor specialized in working within the women's health niche. Kelsey founded New York Women's CBT 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 illness, infertility, perinatal mental health, autoimmune issues, hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, dysautonomia and POTS, long covid as well as anxiety, depression, grief and loss. She is also specialized in women's health issues such as pelvic pain, sexual trauma and birth trauma. Kelsey has 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, trauma informed Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 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 supervised hours 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 founded her group practice, New York Women's CBT, in Manhattan to provide expert, specialized care for women's health and chronic illness due to her own personal experience as a patient. All of our clinicians share the same vision and passion for women's health and individual session rates vary by clinician from $195-$250.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 8 years
New York Women's CBT, Founder, Therapist, 2021 - Present
Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, Therapist, 2020 - 2021
Citron Hennessey Private 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
Washington DC: PRC15475 - New York: 010694Languages
EnglishSpecialties
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)
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect
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
Infertility counseling - Understanding infertility interventions and solutions; support during decision-making processes; coping with fertility problems and pregnancy loss
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Specialist in women's health issues like chronic illness, endometriosis, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, dysautonomia, long covid, chronic pelvic pain, infertility, birth trauma and sexual trauma.
Insurance
Kelsey Bates is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$195 (50min)
- Initial session:$195 (50min)
- Group sessions:$100 (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:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Kelsey founded New York Women's CBT to provide expert, specialized care for women's health and chronic illness. All of our clinicians share the same vision and passion for women's health.
Individual Therapy: Session rates vary by clinician, $195-$250
Group Therapy: $100 per session for 8 weeks, limited sliding scale available
Therapy Groups
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, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/HSD, pelvic pain, adenomyosis, long covid and autoimmune disorders.
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, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/HSD, pelvic pain, adenomyosis, long covid and autoimmune disorders.