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Leona Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Alexandria, VA 22314
Let's Connect (571) 470-6555
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I believe life begins at the edge of our comfort zones with self exploration and insight to changing our maladaptive mindsets and behaviors. I am interested in motivating and aiding clients in mindfulness techniques, thought processing, and gaining insight to any negative thought and behavior patterns. I am passionate about seeing clients discover their true selves throughout their treatment.
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Within the therapy experience clients are able to resolve situations and symptoms that are causing suffering and confusion. I also bring a down-to-earth and genuine approach to client sessions and create a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
I understand the way it feels to start with a new therapist, and I aim to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. The best way to contact me for new clients is using the message feature on this webpage or by checking out the website linked to my page.
Call or Email Leona Bates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (571) 470-6555
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Insurance
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- GEHA
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Leona Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904015473 Leona Bates
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bisexual
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Fairfax, VA 22030
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Leona Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW