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Joseph Bates, LCSW, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation
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About me

I am a license clinical social worker with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, anger management, substance use, domestic violence, depression, and interpersonal issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MO LCSW 2023015564

AZ LCSW LCSW-21858

NV LCSW 11139-C

WA LICSW LW61496790

OK LCSW 20430

IA LICSW 121424

Reviews

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Joseph was a great help to me.

He was a thoughtful listener and provided me with good information that really helped me.

Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd

Have worked with Joe for a short time but in that time he has listened and taught me a lot. He seems to care and walks thru with you what’s going on and why. Gives lost of different aids to assist you in dealing with what is going on.

Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and anger management

Joe is an excellent therapist!

Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Excellent therapist very understanding and also is very interactive using homework worksheets that are on point with my needs and it is very helpful and insightful on learning new things to help me get better one day at a time

Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Excellent therapist knowledgeable and professional

Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Mr.Joseph is kind man with a gentle soothing voice, yet he is firm and strong presence of self confidence , one that is contagious and gives you a sense of power and security.

Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues