Welcome to Bates Counseling and Service PLLC

Hello, and welcome! My name is Douglas Bates, and I’m honored to serve as your guide on your journey to mental wellness. As a passionate and licensed clinical therapist, I bring years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their mental health challenges and achieve their goals.

Our Mission

At the core of my practice is a commitment to empowering you to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and discover the strength within yourself to thrive. I believe that everyone has the potential for change, and together we’ll work to unlock yours.

Specializations and Approach

In my therapeutic work, I specialize in:

ADHD

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Depression

Grief

Mental Health

Marital and Premarital

Individual Counseling

Therapy for Men

Family and Couples Therapy

Treating anger issues, and crisis management

Peer Relationships

Racial Identity

Relationship Issues

Self Esteem

Stress

I use a variety of evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Motivational Interviewing

• Client-Centered and Strengths-Based Approaches

• Person Centered

• Motivational Interviewing

• Person-Centered

• Strength-Based

• Trauma Focused

• Family / Marital

• Family Systems

• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Together, we’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be holding you back, while incorporating these techniques to create meaningful, lasting change.