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Alesia Bates

LCSW

Alesia Bates , LCSW

Therapist in Wisconsin

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About Alesia

Alesia Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8 years of experience supporting adults, young adults, and older adults through a wide range of life challenges. She brings warmth, empathy, and a nonjudgmental stance to her work, meeting each person as a unique individual with their own strengths and goals.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, eclectic approach that combines evidence-based techniques with supportive psychotherapy to match the needs of each person. She frequently draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, sleep difficulties, and mood disorders, while also attending to relationship, family, caregiver, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.

Alesia takes a holistic view that considers all aspects of a person’s life - including career, financial stress, life transitions, aging and geriatric issues, and compassion fatigue - and works alongside clients to identify practical strategies and new perspectives. She frames therapy as a partnership and guides people through the process at a pace that suits them. Alesia practices in Wisconsin and also works with international clients, offering therapeutic support informed by years of clinical experience and a commitment to respectful, person-centered care.

How Alesia Bates Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online

Alesia Bates integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace and goals of treatment - it is useful for improving self-esteem, coping with life changes, and exploring feelings of emptiness. CBT offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep-related concerns.

She also incorporates strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alesia works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with licensed professionals and therapists like Alesia provides flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, or access support across distances. This versatility helps people maintain continuity of care while using approaches that address their specific concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Alesia Bates have?

Alesia Bates has 8 years of clinical experience working with adults, young adults, and elders.

Is Alesia Bates a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: WI LCSW 8477-123.

In which languages does Alesia Bates provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Alesia Bates located?

She practices in Wisconsin.

How can I work with Alesia Bates as my therapist?

You can work with Alesia Bates through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alesia Bates work with international clients?

Yes, Alesia Bates works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alesia Bates cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

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