Douglas Bates, LCSW, NC | Psychotherapist

About Douglas Bates

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Interpersonal

Strength-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Douglas Bates

Welcome! I'm Dr. Douglas Bates, a passionate and competent licensed clinical therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges. I hold a Doctor of Psychology and a Master's in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Carolina. My mission is to empower you to overcome obstacles, develop resilience, and achieve your personal goals. In my therapeutic practice, I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, grief, anger issues, and crisis management using a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a client-centered, strengths-based approach.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, an emergency crisis and/or anger management. My goal is to establish rapport and build a trusting therapeutic relationship that assists you from a holistic person-in environment perspective.

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Popular visit reasons

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Douglas Bates, Ph.D., LCSW

Education and training

University of South Carolina, Doctor of Psychology
University of South Carolina, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1619579711

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Douglas Bates accepting new patients?

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What practice does Douglas Bates work with?

Douglas Bates works with Douglas Bates, Ph.D., LCSW.

What are common reasons for patients to see Douglas Bates?

Douglas Bates frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Douglas Bates on their profile.