Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (she, her)

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Trauma Informed Therapist - exhaustion, confusion, sadness, anxiety, agitation, numbness, dissociation. Feeling overwhelmed and unable to rest is difficult to experience day in and day out. I know how hard it is to make that call & ask for help. Hope, resilience, joy, & a life worth living is possible. Give yourself permission to slow down, feel balanced, & be in the present moment.

My goal is that you feel safe, seen & heard without judgement. As an expressive art therapist I offer complementary, alternative, non-judgmental, & strength-based creative techniques to collaborate and help clients express themselves in new ways. During our virtual sessions I will help you feel believed, seen, and hope.

I understand it's hard to make that call and seek help, but getting help is the first step to change. I see it as a privilege to walk along people on their healing journey. I offer a safe place without judgement. Reaching out for support is a courageous step. I'm here to help. Call, email, or text Anya at Creative Healing Therapy to schedule a consultation.

Call or Email Anya Bates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 282-5382

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 282-5382

Starting therapy is a big step. You're in the right place. I'm here to help teens, adults on their healing journey. I offer therapy online.

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Take a moment for yourself, breathe in & breathe out, feel the calm relief.

Let's Connect (831) 282-5382

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 282-5382

Starting therapy is a big step. You're in the right place. I'm here to help teens, adults on their healing journey. I offer therapy online.

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Take a moment for yourself, breathe in & breathe out, feel the calm relief.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $250
Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 127967 Supervised by Dr. Mickey Wilson (California / 49203) Anya Bates
In Practice for 4 Years
Certificate from Expressive Arts Therapy - Trauma Informed EXA 6557 / 2023
Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, MA, Graduated 2021

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD

I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges with compassion & understanding. I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and OCD. I use expressive arts therapy and other therapeutic modalities to support clients feel sustained hope, wellness, healing and growth.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Expressive Arts
Gestalt
Somatic
Trauma Focused

Here are some of the treatment types I use: Expressive Arts Therapy, CBT & DBT, and Somatic therapy.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Here are some of the treatment types I use: Expressive Arts Therapy, CBT & DBT, and Somatic therapy.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Location

Primary Location

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 282-5382

Email me

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Starting therapy is a big step. You're in the right place. I'm here to help teens, adults on their healing journey. I offer therapy online.

Call for a free consultation now - (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Starting therapy is a big step. You're in the right place. I'm here to help teens, adults on their healing journey. I offer therapy online.

Call for a free consultation now - (831) 282-5382

Anya Bates

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT