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Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD
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Suzanne F Bates

Psychologist, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
180 Providence Road, Suite 7, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 429-7291
Let's Connect (919) 429-7291
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Psychotherapy is an opportunity to enhance learning about behavior, emotions, relationships, and oneself. My goal is to work through the difficulties you are experiencing now while we also build your resiliency to prevent or minimize future difficulties. I ask clients to devote time in between sessions to our work: to increase how accurately we understand your concerns and to take the therapeutic work into your everyday life. I value collaborating with you, and collaborating with other health care providers as needed. Clients often describe me as calm, warm, invested, curious and well-trained.
My process-based approach works on the 'what' of your difficulties and on the source of them. ACT and allied therapies identify your challenges and barriers. Our work is designed to help you pursue your goals and free you up to live the kind of life you choose. I use a wide array of psychotherapy models and personalized tools to help you grow.
Finding the best client-therapist treatment match is key to therapy effectiveness. I invite potential clients to share some about your concerns and goals, ask me questions, plus talk about practical determinants of match like scheduling and billing before we schedule a first appointment. If I am not a match, I assist clients in finding a best match.
Call or Suzanne F Bates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 429-7291

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

180 Providence Road

Suite 7

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(919) 429-7291

East Huron Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

I offer tele-health sessions to clients in more than 40 states and in-person sessions in Chapel Hill, NC, & in Ann Arbor, MI when possible.
I specialize in Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety 
$205 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (919) 429-7291
Photo of Suzanne F Bates, PhD, Psychologist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

180 Providence Road

Suite 7

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(919) 429-7291

East Huron Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

I offer tele-health sessions to clients in more than 40 states and in-person sessions in Chapel Hill, NC, & in Ann Arbor, MI when possible.
I specialize in Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety 
$205 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $205
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am an out-of-network provider with all insurance companies including Medicare. Clients make payment at the time of service and receive a receipt or superbill which can help with seeking reimbursement. Reach out with any questions to help you make the best decision regarding match with my practice.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 429-7291
Photo of Suzanne F Bates, PhD, Psychologist
Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD
"
I am an out-of-network provider with all insurance companies including Medicare. Clients make payment at the time of service and receive a receipt or superbill which can help with seeking reimbursement. Reach out with any questions to help you make the best decision regarding match with my practice.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 429-7291
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Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 3405 Suzanne F Bates
  • License: Michigan 6301007631 / 1990
  • Attended Loyola University Chicago, Graduated 1990
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I bring a high-level of experience and skill to our work as a doctoral level psychologist with decades of experience. As a life-long learner, I am also deeply committed to providing emerging evidence-based care to my clients.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 429-7291
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Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD
"
I bring a high-level of experience and skill to our work as a doctoral level psychologist with decades of experience. As a life-long learner, I am also deeply committed to providing emerging evidence-based care to my clients.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 429-7291
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Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Eating Disorders
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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I have specialize training in the areas listed here and continually update my skills to offer innovative approaches. My specialty is treating people with eating and body image issues which affect people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Clients also often seek help with mood and anxiety difficulties, including depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, chronic illness, relationships, and more.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 429-7291
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Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD
"
I have specialize training in the areas listed here and continually update my skills to offer innovative approaches. My specialty is treating people with eating and body image issues which affect people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Clients also often seek help with mood and anxiety difficulties, including depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, chronic illness, relationships, and more.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 429-7291
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Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD

3 Endorsements

Dr. Sheri Szuch
Dr. Sheri Szuch
Psychologist, PhD
It is an honor to endorse my friend and colleague Dr. Suzanne Bates. She is an excellent clinician who is very educated and competent in the evidence-based treatment modalities she utilizes. She is sensitive, kind, compassionate and competent.
DrSara
DrSara
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Suzanne Bates is a highly skilled psychologist with a deep understanding of mood disorders. Her compassionate and individualized treatment plans have helped many clients regain control over their lives. I enthusiastically endorse her services.
Tatyana Kholodkov
Tatyana Kholodkov
Psychologist, PhD, DYRT

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Social Learning Theory
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Our focus will be on creating change in the present. In our first meeting expect us to identify your concerns, challenges, and the changes you seek. I will learn some about your history in our first meeting and more in subsequent meetings. While our work is not primarily focused on the past, examining relevant history helps us understand how past experiences influence you in the present.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 429-7291
Photo of Suzanne F Bates, PhD, Psychologist
Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD
"
Our focus will be on creating change in the present. In our first meeting expect us to identify your concerns, challenges, and the changes you seek. I will learn some about your history in our first meeting and more in subsequent meetings. While our work is not primarily focused on the past, examining relevant history helps us understand how past experiences influence you in the present.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 429-7291
Photo of Suzanne F Bates, PhD, Psychologist
Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD

Location

Primary Location

180 Providence Road

Suite 7

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(919) 429-7291

Email me

My website

Additional Location

East Huron Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(919) 429-7291

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer tele-health sessions to clients in more than 40 states and in-person sessions in Chapel Hill, NC, & in Ann Arbor, MI when possible.
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 429-7291
Photo of Suzanne F Bates, PhD, Psychologist
Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD
"
I offer tele-health sessions to clients in more than 40 states and in-person sessions in Chapel Hill, NC, & in Ann Arbor, MI when possible.
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 429-7291
Photo of Suzanne F Bates, PhD, Psychologist
Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD