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John Bates, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Workplace issues
About John
John Bates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with four years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns, and supports people who face panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace issues, and struggles with guilt and shame.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Narrative Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change unhelpful habits. Sessions tend to focus on concrete problems, practical strategies, and small experiments to test new ways of responding. John encourages people to look at the stories they tell about themselves and try different actions to see what changes.
In early meetings he works to clarify the problem and set specific, achievable goals. That might mean tracking thoughts and behaviors between sessions, practicing brief exercises, or rewriting a personal narrative that feeds anxiety or low self-worth. Progress is checked with clear, simple steps rather than open-ended discussion.
John also addresses relationship communication problems, feelings of abandonment or isolation, body image, caregiver stress, and issues common to men adjusting roles or expectations. He aims to make therapy practical, with tools people can use during the week.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. He accepts international clients and provides services in English. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and Narrative Therapy are used in online sessions
John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions focus on clear steps like tracking thoughts, trying short behavior experiments, and adjusting reactions to reduce anxiety and anger.Narrative Therapy is used to examine the stories people tell about themselves. That approach helps separate a person from a problem and opens options for new meanings and actions when guilt, shame, or identity issues are involved.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to clarify goals and pick methods that fit their needs and preferences. The therapist adjusts tools and homework based on what actually helps during the first few meetings.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel. They also let people try practical CBT exercises between sessions and review progress with the therapist without rearranging a full day.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns, plus related issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then practices concrete strategies to change them, such as thought records and behavior experiments.
What is his professional background?
He holds the LPC credential and has four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LPC in South Carolina and offers services based on that license.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.