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Alesia Bates, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Gottman-informed work
About Alesia
Alesia Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with eight years of experience. She works with adults, young adults, and elders on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and caregiver strain. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals to address everyday difficulties.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered techniques and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. That means identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying different ways of responding, and practicing small behavior changes between sessions. Mindfulness and elements of the Gottman Method may be included to support emotional regulation and communication skills.
Alesia describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens to what matters most and works with each person to set achievable targets. Meetings tend to be structured so clients leave with concrete strategies to use in daily life.
Her background in social work brings experience with aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver stress, and issues that arise in midlife and career transitions. She also supports people coping with postpartum depression, panic attacks, and mood disorders.
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT, client-centered work, and DBT skills fit into online sessions
Alesia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework that can be done between sessions to reduce worry, improve sleep, or change avoidance behaviors.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and building a collaborative plan. That approach helps clarify goals and keeps sessions focused on what the person finds most important. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; those skills are concrete and practice-oriented.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alesia will discuss your goals and preferences and adapt methods based on needs. The process is cooperative - you and the therapist decide which techniques to try and how to measure progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also supports doing between-session exercises and tracking how new skills work in everyday situations.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using structured sessions that emphasize problem solving and skill practice.
How long has she been practicing social work?
She has eight years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Wisconsin and holds the WI LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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