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Teresa Bates

Licensed Professional Counselor
Georgia

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, and Stress
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Great to meet you!

My counseling career started at my church after obtaining a Master's Degree in Arts, focusing on Christian Counseling-Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counseling, followed by a Ph.D. in Divinity. I furthered my education with a Master's Degree in Science, specializing in Counseling and Psychology-Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Currently, I am an independent psychotherapist at Channeled Paths where I take pleasure in assisting clients from diverse backgrounds to feel valued, heard, and joyful.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach is eclectic in every aspect, from my personality to my counseling methods. I engage with my clients at their current mental and emotional state, offering insights from various counseling techniques to help them shift their behavior positively. Along this journey, I emphasize the importance of laughter and joy.

What you can expect from our first session

I hold the belief that each session belongs to the client, and I connect with them and their pace. Goals are established according to the client's wishes. For assignments, I often provide thought-provoking tasks, as the mind is always available.

Teresa's style is

Empowering
Humorous
Affirming

Insurance carriers Teresa accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Teresa

MS (Master of Science) at Troy State University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Georgia)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Brief Dynamic, and Strength-Based