Sara Bates, LCSW, LISW, FL | Psychotherapist

About Sara Bates

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Strength-Based

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sara Bates

Ms. Sara Bates is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation trained in Trauma-Informed Care, Gender-Affirming and Sex Positive Therapy (writing medical letters for Transgender clients), CBT, DBT, and EMDR; treating both adolescents and adult populations. Her clinical approach is to meet the client where they are, by building on personal strengths and supporting them through life’s difficult challenges. She grew up in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida moving to Ohio for College (The Ohio State University) and is a mother of five children. Before obtaining her Master’s in Social Work, she worked as a High School teacher in Richland County. This clinician has worked in past clinical roles related to Criminal Justice Therapy, Dual Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Woman Empowerment, LGBTQ and Sex Positive Social Work, as well as, training other therapists in the community mental health field. This clinician is open to supervising LSW’s working on their Independent Licensure.

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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

Free Spirit Counseling LLC

Education and training

The Ohio State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1720599798

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What practice does Sara Bates work with?

Sara Bates works with Free Spirit Counseling LLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sara Bates?

Sara 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 Sara Bates on their profile.