Holly Bates, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Chula Vista, California

Specialties:

Anxiety General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks Premarital counseling Stress management +35

Ages Served

18-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Holly Bates (She/Her)

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.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Premarital counseling
Stress management
ADHD
Aging
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Family conflict
Focus, concentration & memory
Gender identity
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
Menopause & perimenopause
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Parenting
PMS & PMDD
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Portland State University
University of Oregon

Locations

LifeStance Health
2300 Boswell Rd
Suite 275
Chula Vista, CA 91914

Get Directions Phone Number

858-786-0104

858-500-4381

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Holly is the best. She's patience understanding. She knows the right tools to help guide you with the answers you need for the problems your experiencing. She does her very best to get you the appointments you need. I wouldn't see any other therapist. Couldn't Thank you enough..your a GOD SEND!!! Yolanda ❤️ ❤️

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Yolanda G.

Feb 18, 2023

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I love the ability to have Telehealth! It’s easy to use and convenient to use for a busy mom that still wants to make her mental health a priority. Holly is amazing! I’m so happy I found her years ago!

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