Tony Bates, JD, LCSW

My Practice

Welcome! I’m Tony, and I’m so glad you’re considering therapy. I’m currently accepting new client inquiries for adults (ages 18 and up.)

I work with adults who wish to create meaningful change in their lives. My specialty is working with individuals who struggle with sticky thoughts, painful feelings, or challenging life circumstances and who find themselves coping with those stressors in unhelpful or ineffective ways. (No judgment: that describes all of us, from time to time.)

I’m passionate about helping my clients be more present in their daily lives, regulate their distressing emotions, increase their willingness to move toward their life values, and identify commitments that will help create a more purposeful, fulfilling life.

I have experience working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, interpersonal difficulties, and more. And as a formerly practicing attorney, I’m particularly sensitive to the demands and pressures of work in law, medicine, business, consulting, and other high-stress careers. (I love working with fellow therapists, too.)

Here are three things I’d want you to know:

1) You're not alone—we all struggle. Sometimes we get stuck in unhelpful patterns, but I don't believe any of us are broken. All of my work is premised on that fundamental assumption.

2) My sessions tend to be active, engaging, and focused on practicing new skills and ways of relating to our experience. I strive to create a warm, empathic space for us to work in, but I can also be direct and have a sense of humor where appropriate.

3) While my work is guided by quality research, I also recognize the limitations of psychological research when working with real people. I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, which means we'll work collaboratively on charting a path that works for you. I don't have any magic wands and don't have the "right" way to do therapy—instead, we'll explore together what's helpful for you and what's not and explicitly incorporate those elements into your treatment plan.

If you are interested in working together, please complete the form below and I’ll reach out within one business day.

NEW CLIENT INQUIRIES:

If you are interested in meeting with Tony to discuss your concerns and determine whether he would be a good fit for your needs, please complete the form below.

If you would like to read more about my approach, please click here: http://www.tonybatestherapy.com