
Chelsea S Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
205 E 11 Street, Suite LL1, Vancouver, WA 98660
Let's Connect (360) 529-3301

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 collaborative, supportive, compassionate and humorous. 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 $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cascade Centers EAP
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Health
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- Moda Health
- PacificSource
- Providence
- Regence
- Out of Network

Chelsea S Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (360) 529-3301
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LF 60538332 Chelsea S Bates
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Nova Southeastern University
- Licensed by State of Washington / LF 60538332
- Certificate from Oregon Board of Licensed Professionals T1038 / 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- LGBTQ+
- Transgender
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker 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
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods

Chelsea S Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (360) 529-3301