Therapist in Chula Vista, California Holly Bates, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Holly Bates, MSW, LCSW
Holly Bates, LCSW, is a board licensed clinical social worker, with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work, and 12+ years of experience in outpatient therapy settings. Her work extends to individuals, couples, families, and teens.
Her therapeutic work focuses on women’s issues, trauma, anxiety, anger management, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, relationship concerns, attachment difficulties, self esteem challenges, life transitions, and adjustment stressors.
Holly has led Intensive Outpatient Programs treating at risk teens.
Holly uses evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address and relieve a wide range of symptoms of depression and anxiety.
As a therapist, I’m grateful to develop a connection with my clients. This relationship supports and facilities positive changes. I believe everyone has the right to be understood. We are deserving of kindness and empathy. I’m honored and grateful to do this work- to help you produce lasting results and the desired changes to better your life.
I look forward to meeting you.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Couple's Issues
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness
Populations
Education
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Portland State University
Professional | 2013
Portland, OR, US
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University of Oregon
Undergraduate | 2010
Eugene, OR, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Holly Bates. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Holly Bates generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Holly Bates's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Holly Bates:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Holly Bates is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Holly Bates works at:
Yes, Holly Bates does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Holly Bates is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.