Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Finding a therapist is a profoundly personal way to begin the process of addressing whatever obstacle or issue you’re facing. It’s not that you have “issues or problems”, but rather how you respond to them that’s important. I am committed to working together to find an approach that’s right for you with the ultimate goal of helping you find better ways of coping with the inevitable obstacles we all face– in life, in relationships, in our careers, personal goals, crises, destructive patterns of behavior–and the list goes on., etc.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and received my degree from the State University of New York at Albany, in 2004. I have over 20 years of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My approach has been influenced by many contemporary theories and therapies. My background is in Gestalt Therapy, a holistic approach that builds on awareness of oneself and one’s relationships with others. I often draw from other approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Treatment Therapy, mindfulness and psycho-education, depending on what we decide will be most beneficial for you. I will work collaboratively with you to help bring meaning and understanding to your life, resulting in a richer fuller life in the present. I embrace all people and have many years of experience working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Patients find me to be genuine, approachable, inclusive, warm and interactive. In my experience, humor and lightheartedness can be very helpful in developing that secure bond between patient and therapist. I believe an open-minded atmosphere creates the safe space you need in order to speak about truly personal matters.
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Elizabeth Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey with 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families navigate life’s challenges. She earned her degree from the State University of New York at Albany in 2004 and has built a long career supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, grief, eating disorders, family conflicts, parenting difficulties, career transitions, self-esteem struggles and compassion fatigue.
Her clinical foundation is rooted in Gestalt Therapy, a holistic approach that emphasizes awareness of oneself and one’s connections with others. She often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Treatment Therapy, mindfulness techniques and psycho-education when those methods fit the goals of therapy. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to determine the approaches that will be most helpful.
Elizabeth aims to help people find more effective ways of coping so they can experience greater meaning and a fuller life in the present. She works collaboratively to bring clarity and understanding to patterns that interfere with personal goals, relationships and professional life.
She embraces people from all backgrounds and has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including LGBT individuals. Patients find her genuine, approachable, inclusive, warm and interactive. She believes that humor and lightheartedness can support the development of a secure therapeutic bond and that an open-minded atmosphere creates the safe space needed to address deeply personal matters.
Elizabeth is licensed to practice in New Jersey as a clinical social worker; her license is registered under number 44SC05643700.
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