“A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars”
Carly Simon
​It's time to find peace
Life can be hard. Sometimes holding on to peace in the midst of it feels impossible. ​
Healing from hurt, being bold with your scars, getting back up with intention takes strength, courage, and skills. That’s where I come in. I’m here for you, scars and all, to help you acquire the skills to find healing and peace.
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​You deserve peace. You are enough.
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Bates Counseling specializes in creating safe spaces for women to move from healing to healed to whole. Because it’s a journey. And we all need a place for rest and renewal; a place for peace and processing.
Bates Counseling & Consulting Services
Welcome to our comprehensive suite of mental health and professional development services.
Individualized Therapy for Women
Providung trauma-informed care to women of all ages and life stages.
Helping supervisees to feel more confident and competent in their clinical work.
Providing training and facilitation services for groups and organizations.
ABOUT ME
Jennifer Bates, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
(she, her)
I provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapy to women of all ages and in all life stages.
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I am trained in a variety of modalities including EMDR and DBT. I have completed intensive training in trauma informed interventions, interpersonal neurobiology, couples counseling, and prenatal and perinatal mental health.
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I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and have an MDiv. If you want to, we can incorporate or explore your spirituality as a part of your process.
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And most importantly,
I’m here for you. Let’s start this journey together.
FAQs
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I only offer virtual sessions at this time
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I am located in the state of Virginia and am unable to offer therapy or clinical supervision in other states.
- Sessions are on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings (5-7 PM) and Saturday mornings 8AM-11AM. I have some limited availability during the day as well.
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Sessions are 50-60 minutes depending on preference.
FINANCE
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Individual Sessions are $125 per hour
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I accept Carelon, Carelon Behavioral Medicare, Emblem, Unicare, Cigna/Evernorth, Optum/UHC, Anthem BCBS Virginia, Providence and Beacon Health Options.
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If you have a different insurance, don't worry! You may be able to get reimbursed for therapy sessions through your insurance. I encourage you to check with your insurance provider to see if this is an option for you.
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I honor that the cost may be prohibitive and provide a sliding scale fee system based on income.
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I require that you provide a credit/debit card for all transactions and can bill weekly, biweekly or monthly depending on your preference.
TESTIMONIALS
“This is the only space that I can come to and cry as much as I want and not feel judged at all.”
CONTACT ME
If you are interested in scheduling a therapy session, or a free 15 minute consult, or if you have any questions about my services, please don't hesitate to contact. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for women to heal and grow.
PHONE
(434) 365-9658
ADDRESS
Palmyra, Virginia