Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Elizabeth Bates, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05643700
- NPI
- 1992241350
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Elizabeth 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.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Parenting support
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBT issues, ADHD, parenting challenges, grief, eating concerns, career strain, and coping with life changes.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on how reactions to problems shape day-to-day life. She draws from several methods and uses simple exercises, talk, and reflection so people can try new approaches between sessions.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany, awarded in 2004, and more than two decades of clinical work. That experience includes adults, adolescents, and work related to relationship strain, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, divorce and separation, and issues common to young adults and women.
Elizabeth often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and ACT techniques to clarify values and take action. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about relationship patterns and emotional safety. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding motivation for change.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. She helps people set clear, manageable goals and practices skills in-session and between visits. International clients may be supported in English; confirm session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
The therapist commonly works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. ACT helps people identify personal values and take concrete steps toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. CBT focuses on spotting and changing thought and behavior patterns that increase anxiety or depression. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationship patterns show up in current relationships and guides practical changes in how people connect and set boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elizabeth will work with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or circumstances shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or caregiving duties, and can reduce travel time. Some formats can be shorter for quick check-ins, and others allow more time for in-depth work when needed. Licensed professionals generally adapt exercises and homework so they translate to remote sessions and daily life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting, ADHD, LGBT concerns, eating issues, career strain, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that mixes talk, short exercises, and real-life practice. The goal is to try small changes that can improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with people across age groups and a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zone and session arrangements when scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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