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Tara Bates

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

“The clients I usually work best with are people who are in a stage of transition in their lives and want to find ways to create stability and happiness, even when that seems impossible. I do my best to match your motivation and push you in the areas of your life that you want to work on."

My approach to therapy

"My counseling style is easy-going, and solution focused. I believe in treating everyone with empathy, respect, and compassion. I encourage learning and growing. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

I pride myself on not being your typical therapist and I promise I won’t ask you “how does that make you feel?”

What you can expect from me

"I believe innovation and new ideas can spark a revolution in your life. Change is never easy, and it takes courage to work towards your own happiness. You will walk away feeling supported and excited about trying out new tactics in your life that will cause changes."

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Houston, University Park
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English