
Chelsea S Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (She, Her)
Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
205 E 11 Street, Suite LL1, Vancouver, WA 98660
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (360) 529-3301

Not accepting new clients
The common misconception is that therapy is for "crazy" or "sick" people. Instead I believe it is a chance to work with clients on how to use their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. It is also a time to better understand our view of the world, examine any relationship issues, and become better versions of ourselves. I focus on each individual's unique characteristics, instead of what a diagnosis may say about them.
As a LMFT my therapeutic style is a collaborative and supportive one. I believe that each client is the expert of their own lives and it is my job to assist them along the journey of their life. I work from a strength-based approach to help clients discover and utilize their own individual strengths.
I have availability in the late evening and weekend in order to provide appointment times for those with scheduling difficulties.
Call or Email
Chelsea S Bates
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (360) 529-3301
Let's Connect (360) 529-3301

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cascade Centers EAP
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Health
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- PacificSource
- Premera
- Regence
- Out of Network
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Chelsea S Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist,
PhD,
LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LF 60538332
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Certificate from Oregon Board of Licensed Professionals T1038 / 2015
- Attended Nova Southeastern University
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen,
Adults,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals,
Couples,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied,
Body Positivity,
Gay Allied,
Intersex Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Sex Worker Allied,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen,
Adults,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals,
Couples,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied,
Body Positivity,
Gay Allied,
Intersex Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Sex Worker Allied,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Collaborative
- Compassion Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 529-3301

Chelsea S Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist,
PhD,
LMFT
Last Modified: 8 May 2023