Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Alesia Bates, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Caregiving
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 8477-123
- NPI
- 1376964320
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Alesia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman tools
About Alesia
Alesia Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults, young adults, and older adults on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and caregiving stress. Her practice emphasizes practical help for life changes, sleeping and self-esteem problems, and concerns about career and money.
She uses a collaborative, nonjudgmental style and draws on several therapy methods to fit what a person needs. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps rather than abstract theory. People who come to her can expect straightforward conversation, skills for coping with panic or mood shifts, and attention to how family or caregiving roles affect daily life.
Her approach blends client-centered work with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), along with mindfulness and relationship tools from the Gottman Method. That mix is used to address problems such as panic attacks, postpartum depression, isolation, and life-purpose questions.
Alesia pays specific attention to aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the stresses of caregiving. She also helps people manage compassion fatigue and midlife transitions. The work can include communication skills, building commitment strategies, and practical steps for financial or career-related stress.
Sessions are conducted in English, and she sees clients in Wisconsin and internationally. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online intake process.
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Approaches used in remote sessions and what they do
Alesia commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping people set their own goals; it helps when someone needs clarity or support in making decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT practices are useful for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving day-to-day coping. Together these approaches aim to give concrete tools for stress, caregiving demands, sleep problems, and relationship challenges.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and preferences and adjust techniques as the work progresses. That means early sessions include checking what helps and shifting focus if another approach seems more useful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. Discussing preferred rhythms and practical constraints helps shape sessions that fit everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, career and money worries, and caregiving strain.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, nonjudgmental style that combines client-centered work with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and relationship-focused techniques to build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with adults, young adults, and older adults in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during intake if relevant to your situation.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers