Therapist profile
Alesia Bates, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Alesia
Alesia Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with eight years of experience. She focuses on concerns commonly felt at home and in daily life, such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. Alesia also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, postpartum depression, and compassion fatigue.
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice patterns of thinking and behavior, and to try small experiments that change those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Mindfulness techniques are included when emotional regulation and calm are needed.
Alesia describes therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to work alongside the person to set practical goals and build day-to-day coping strategies. Sessions typically focus on concrete steps - communication skills, boundary-setting, sleep habits, and decision-making about caregiving or life changes.
She uses examples and short exercises in sessions so people can practice between meetings. Financial arrangements vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first appointment is scheduled. That initial step helps match concerns and preferences before the first meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alesia commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation skills are helpful. DBT skills teach concrete ways to manage intense feelings, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerate distress without making things worse.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for current goals and daily life demands. That decision is reviewed over the first few sessions and adjusted as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around caregiving, work, and medical appointments, or to have shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can let you practice communication and sleep strategies in the context of your routine while keeping appointments consistent.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to family life?
She focuses on family problems, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, and issues tied to parenting and midlife transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and integrates methods like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to create practical steps you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alesia has eight years of experience working with adults, young adults, and elders in therapeutic settings.
What credential and location are listed for her?
She is a LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and currently practices there while also accepting international clients.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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