Alesia Bates, LCSW
Warm, collaborative LCSW supporting life transitions
- Adults, young adults, elders
- CBT and DBT informed
- Work with international clients
About Alesia Bates
Alesia Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience supporting adults, young adults, and older adults through a range of life transitions and emotional challenges. She practices from a place of warmth, empathy, and understanding, approaching each person as an individual with a distinct path and set of needs.
She prefers a collaborative, non-judgmental style and draws from an eclectic, integrated toolkit to tailor care to each client. Her approach commonly incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), alongside supportive and client-centered techniques, allowing her to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, caregiving strain, and issues related to aging and hospice care.
Bates emphasizes a holistic perspective that considers multiple areas of a person's life and frames therapy as a partnership - a guided process that helps clients meet challenges and reach their goals. She often uses practical coping strategies, skills training, and mindful awareness to help people find clearer direction more quickly.
Based in Wisconsin, Alesia Bates also works with international clients. Her practice centers on compassion, collaboration, and steady support as clients navigate change, build resilience, and pursue meaningful goals.
She prefers a collaborative, non-judgmental style and draws from an eclectic, integrated toolkit to tailor care to each client. Her approach commonly incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), alongside supportive and client-centered techniques, allowing her to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, caregiving strain, and issues related to aging and hospice care.
Bates emphasizes a holistic perspective that considers multiple areas of a person's life and frames therapy as a partnership - a guided process that helps clients meet challenges and reach their goals. She often uses practical coping strategies, skills training, and mindful awareness to help people find clearer direction more quickly.
Based in Wisconsin, Alesia Bates also works with international clients. Her practice centers on compassion, collaboration, and steady support as clients navigate change, build resilience, and pursue meaningful goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alesia Bates have?
Alesia Bates has 8 years of professional experience.
Is Alesia Bates a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: WI LCSW 8477-123.
In which languages does Alesia Bates provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Alesia Bates located?
She is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Alesia Bates as my therapist?
You can work with Alesia Bates through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alesia Bates work with international clients?
Yes, Alesia Bates works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alesia Bates cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Alesia Bates works online using several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each client. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work - it is helpful for improving self-esteem, navigating life changes, and feeling heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic, often through structured problem-solving and behavioral experiments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills - it is useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving coping during crises.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alesia will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt techniques over time so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. Licensed professionals and therapists bring training and flexibility to that conversation.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical benefits - they increase scheduling flexibility, reduce travel time, and make consistent care more accessible across locations. These formats support ongoing skill practice, timely check-ins, and continuity of care while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.