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Live-Your-Dream Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
128 County Road 118, Burnet, TX 78611
Let's Connect (830) 326-4346
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I love doing therapy with adolescents and adults who are striving to become their genuine selves. You will be treated with the utmost care and sincerity. I will listen to your fears and concerns while taking the time to build trust. Rapport is an extremely important part of our relationship, and I want you to feel supported in your purpose. If your self-esteem is lacking or you are feeling like you don't fit in, I will walk beside you as we build your belief in yourself.
When I first started counseling, I dreamed of having a space where I could offer creative modalities to help people work through depression, anxiety and trauma. Now, opening in January of 2024, I have a space deep in the hill country outside of Burnet, Texas. In this space, I encourage people to tell their stories and to try new ways of "creating".
I believe that many people are afraid to move out of their "comfort zone" and learn new things about themselves. My lifelong passion has been helping people. The first 29 years of my career were spent coaching and teaching adolescents. My ability to motivate helps me encourage others to have "hope". Come out to the relaxing hill country and see me!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Live-Your-Dream Counseling now - (830) 326-4346
Let's Connect (830) 326-4346
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centene
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Elevance
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Scott & White Health Plan
- Superior HealthPlan
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Email us or call with questions - (830) 326-4346
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Live-Your-Dream Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 73202 Vicki J Bates
- Certificate from Abilene Christian University B.S.Ed. in Phys. Ed./ English / 1981
- Certificate from Texas State University M.A. in Phys. Ed./Counseling / 1985
- Attended Texas State University, Graduated 2014
Licensed Professional Counselor: Vicki J Bates
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Grief
- Depression
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual orientation and gender
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Art Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Relational
- Sandplay
Location
Primary Location
Live-Your-Dream Counseling
128 County Road 118
Burnet, TX 78611
(830) 326-4346Email us
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (830) 326-4346
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Live-Your-Dream Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC