Elizabeth Bates, LCSW
- New Jersey
- NJ LCSW 44SC05643700
Accepting new clientsVerified 16 hours agoInternational clients
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Open 12 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 12 of the last 30 days
When Elizabeth was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 12 days, waitlist or full on 18 days. Most recent check, Oct 28: accepting new clients.
Days available
12/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Elizabeth has been open to new clients on 12 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Elizabeth
Finding a therapist is a profoundly personal way to begin the process of addressing whatever obstacle or issue you're facing. It's not that you have "issues or problems", but rather how you respond to them that's important. I am committed to working together to find an approach that's right for you with the ultimate goal of helping you find better ways of coping with the inevitable obstacles we all face-- in life, in relationships, in our careers, personal goals, crises, destructive patterns of behavior--and the list goes on., etc. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and received my degree from the State University of New York at Albany, in 2004. I have over 20 years of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My approach has been influenced by many contemporary theories and therapies. My background is in Gestalt Therapy, a holistic approach that builds on awareness of oneself and one's relationships with others. I often draw from other approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Treatment Therapy, mindfulness and psycho-education, depending on what we decide will be most beneficial for you. I will work collaboratively with you to help bring meaning and understanding to your life, resulting in a richer fuller life in the present. I embrace all people and have many years of experience working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Patients find me to be genuine, approachable, inclusive, warm and interactive. In my experience, humor and lightheartedness can be very helpful in developing that secure bond between patient and therapist. I believe an open-minded atmosphere creates the safe space you need in order to speak about truly personal matters. www.betterhelp.com/elizabeth-bates. Read more Show less
What Elizabeth helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyLGBTCoping with life changesADHDRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Divorce and separationNarcissismPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues