Jillian Bates

Welcome! I am Jillian Bates, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State with over 7 years of experience working with individuals in the perinatal period. My passion is working with parents and caregivers who are pregnant and/or parenting young children. Life during pregnancy and the early years of parenthood can bring both incredible joy and unexpected challenges. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, adjusting to life with a newborn, or raising young children, it's common to feel a mix of joy, anxiety, grief, and exhaustion. It can also bring up feelings or memories from your childhood or of being parented. I specialize in supporting individuals during the perinatal period and early parenthood, supporting you to manage stress, identity shifts, relationship changes and emotional challenges such as postpartum depression and anxiety. My approach is warm, collaborative, and attuned to the unique pressures of caring for young children. I offer a supportive space where your feelings and experiences are met with care and curiosity. Together, we’ll build tools to manage stress and reconnect with yourself—so you can feel more grounded, supported, and confident. Asking for help can sometimes feel like a big step, but it’s a courageous one. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are—without judgment, with compassion, and with a commitment to helping you move through the challenges of this life transition. Parenthood can be isolating at times, but you don’t have to go through it alone. In addition to mental health therapy, I am a Circle of Security Parenting facilitator. Please reach out if you are interested in learning more about this parenting model.