She/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPCIndividual 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.
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.
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
Kelsey Bates is not in-network with any insurances.
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
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
Virginia: 0701010492
Washington DC: PRC15475
Maryland: LC11257
New York: 010694
Georgia: LPC011904
English
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.