Rickey A Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (562) 207-5446
My ideal client is someone carrying the weight of multiple identities, responsibilities, or expectations who longs to feel seen, heard, and understood. They may be navigating trauma, systemic barriers, relationship stress, or cultural pressures while seeking clarity and healing. Many of my clients are BIPOC, LGBTQIA, or veterans who want to break cycles of self-doubt, strengthen coping skills, and live more authentically with confidence and self-compassion.
I help clients gain clarity and confidence by creating a supportive space to explore challenges and goals. I specialize in working with veterans, BIPOC, LGBTQIA individuals, and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, and relationship stress, using collaborative and evidence-based approaches to foster healing and growth.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can explore what’s been working, build new tools if needed, and create space for healing and growth. If you’re ready to take the next step toward change, I’d be honored to walk alongside you in the process.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Rickey A Bates now - (562) 207-5446
Let's Connect (562) 207-5446
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Humana
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Magellan
- MagnaCare
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Military OneSource
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Providence
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sutter
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Rickey A Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 92673 Rickey A Bates
Rickey A Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (562) 207-5446
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Rickey A Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (562) 207-5446
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Rickey A Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (562) 207-5446
Location
Additional Location
680 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91101
(562) 207-5446Nearby Areas
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Rickey A Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (562) 207-5446