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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A

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Available both in-person and online
790 Generations Drive STE 410 New Braunfels, TX 78130
I believe meaningful change starts with feeling truly seen and understood. In our work together, I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can be honest about what you’re going through—whether it’s anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, or feeling stuck. I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you build practical tools while also exploring deeper patterns that may be holding you back. My goal is to support you in gaining clarity, strengthening resilience, and creating lasting, realistic change so you can move forward with greater confidence and balance.
I support children, adolescents, parents, and adults facing anxiety, grief, life transitions, and stress. With a background in education and counseling, I use CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, NARM, and person-centered approaches to build coping skills, improve relationships, and help clients create meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating change, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a supportive, understanding space to help you or your child build skills, process challenges, and move forward with confidence. When you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Call or Jennifer Bates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (830) 390-1866

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

New Braunfels Counseling Center

790 Generations Drive

STE 410

New Braunfels, TX 78130 map

(830) 390-1866
My website
I offer 60 minute weekly or bi-weekly therapy sessions in person and virtually Monday - Friday, 10:00 am-8:00pm.
I specialize in Coping Skills, Grief and Life Transitions 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (830) 390-1866
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

New Braunfels Counseling Center

790 Generations Drive

STE 410

New Braunfels, TX 78130 map

(830) 390-1866
My website
I offer 60 minute weekly or bi-weekly therapy sessions in person and virtually Monday - Friday, 10:00 am-8:00pm.
I specialize in Coping Skills, Grief and Life Transitions 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $190

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Boon-Chapman Benefit Admin
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Christus Health Plan Texas
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Community First - Star Health
  • Humana
  • Humana Dual Medicare and Medicaid
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Mediview Curative
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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My practice accepts a variety of insurances as well as self-pay. Please visit the NBCC practice website or call the practice for specific information.
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Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 390-1866
"
My practice accepts a variety of insurances as well as self-pay. Please visit the NBCC practice website or call the practice for specific information.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 390-1866

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Texas / 101408 Supervised by Stephanie Hooton (Texas / 61502) Jennifer Bates
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Lamar University, M.Ed. Counseling and Development, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Texas Counseling Association 96599470 / 2026
  • Membership with American Counseling Association 6771462 / 2026
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I am licensed in Texas as an LPC-Associate with several years of experience in educating and counseling within schools and I am now in private practice. I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families. I am supervised by Stephanie Hooton, LPC-S Stephanie Hooten Counseling PLLC, 61502.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 390-1866
"
I am licensed in Texas as an LPC-Associate with several years of experience in educating and counseling within schools and I am now in private practice. I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families. I am supervised by Stephanie Hooton, LPC-S Stephanie Hooten Counseling PLLC, 61502.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 390-1866

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Coping Skills
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
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I work with many clients navigating grief, anxiety, or life transitions, who feel stuck or scared to move forward. Through my integrated therapy approach this process becomes a supportive space where you can process, build tools, and regain a sense of control. Together, we'll move at your pace, helping you feel empowered to navigate change and shape the life you want.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 390-1866
"
I work with many clients navigating grief, anxiety, or life transitions, who feel stuck or scared to move forward. Through my integrated therapy approach this process becomes a supportive space where you can process, build tools, and regain a sense of control. Together, we'll move at your pace, helping you feel empowered to navigate change and shape the life you want.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 390-1866

Endorsement

Marissa Childress
Marissa Childress
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Jennifer is the most accepting and kind person I know. She is willing to work with anyone right where they are in life and help them achieve their goals through tools and education. She is a very special person with lived and life experience.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Blind Allied
Deaf Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Blind Allied
Deaf Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a flexible, integrative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. Drawing from CBT, DBT, person-centered, solution-focused, and play therapy techniques, I meet you where you are—supporting growth, building on strengths, and adapting as your needs evolve.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 390-1866
"
I use a flexible, integrative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. Drawing from CBT, DBT, person-centered, solution-focused, and play therapy techniques, I meet you where you are—supporting growth, building on strengths, and adapting as your needs evolve.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 390-1866

Location

Primary Location

New Braunfels Counseling Center

790 Generations Drive

STE 410

New Braunfels, TX 78130

(830) 390-1866
"
I offer 60 minute weekly or bi-weekly therapy sessions in person and virtually Monday - Friday, 10:00 am-8:00pm.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call for a free consultation now - (830) 390-1866
"
I offer 60 minute weekly or bi-weekly therapy sessions in person and virtually Monday - Friday, 10:00 am-8:00pm.
Photo of Jennifer Bates, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Jennifer Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Call for a free consultation now - (830) 390-1866