Scott W. Mates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
8401 Patterson Ave, Suite 205, Richmond, VA 23229
Let's Connect (804) 296-3001
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist and a well versed SandPlay Therapist, I am passionate about working with individuals (both young and old) helping them navigate towards growth while assisting them with creating a deeper sense of their life's purpose and meaning. I have a great appreciation for others and a willingness of joining my clients on their journey to wholeness. I easily connect with my clients providing comfort and support, while ensuring a safe, nurturing and trusting place for them to voice and share their stories.
I blend traditional talk therapy with the expressive, creative and playful process which I find invites a deepening into the unfolding story of our lives. The use of symbolism and metaphor along with imagery and self expression, create multiple opportunities for healing which open new pathways, both internally and externally.
My approach is rooted in mindfulness and compassion. Mindfulness offers the opportunity to find presence in our lives and our experiences (both pleasant and unpleasant), while compassion informs us on how to become more friendly with others but most importantly with ourselves during times of difficulty, suffering, challenge and despair.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Elevance
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- Sentara Health Plans
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Scott W. Mates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904008309 Scott W. Mates
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 2009
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy 2013
- Attended Virginia Commonwealth University
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (804) 296-3001
Scott W. Mates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (804) 296-3001
Scott W. Mates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (804) 296-3001
Scott W. Mates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Location
Primary Location
Compassionately Rooted Counseling
8401 Patterson Ave
Suite 205
Richmond, VA 23229
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Nearby Areas
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Scott W. Mates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT