Dr. Elaine Kates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Let's Connect (831) 269-5047 x831247
I try to individually tailor treatment to each patient by providing a balance of symptom relief to alleviate current discomfort and analysis of primary causal factors for long-term resolution.
I was originally trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which gives me my hands on, problem solving side. I then went on to formally train as a psychoanalyst where I honed my skills for understanding how important relationships are and how to engage patients in a healing, corrective relationship.
I offer both phone sessions and online psychotherapy for those who travel, live outside my area or simply prefer it due to COVID-19.
Call or Email Dr. Elaine Kates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 269-5047 x831247
Let's Connect (831) 269-5047 x831247
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Elevance
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (831) 269-5047 x831247
Dr. Elaine Kates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS20313 Elaine Kates
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Certificate from Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis Doctor of Psychoanalysis / 2008
- Attended Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Graduated 2004
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 269-5047 x831247
Dr. Elaine Kates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
- Young Adult/Adolescent Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (831) 269-5047 x831247
Dr. Elaine Kates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Jewish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Jewish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Control Mastery
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Neuropsychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Self Psychology
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (831) 269-5047 x831247
Dr. Elaine Kates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 269-5047 x831247
Dr. Elaine Kates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW