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Nathan Bates

MS, LCMHC, NCC Bright Day Counseling PLLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Life Transitions,
In network with Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

I started Bright Day Counseling to provide assistance across North Carolina to those experiencing anxiety, depression, and issues related to trauma and addiction. I started my path through Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN. During my time there, I was able to work as a graduate assistant alongside the counseling community for events, activities, and research with professors and other students. I was also able to work in community settings such as a community health clinic, medication assisted treatment, and even intensive in-home treatment. I returned to my home of North Carolina and worked with the Children's Advocacy Centers across the state to address trauma and other concerns with children and their families as they face difficult and uncertain times. I have practiced many treatment models over the years, though primarily I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) which are all specifically designed to help you rewire your brain to work for you and not feel like you are controlled by thoughts, feelings, and other triggers in your environment. I continue to pull in techniques from other treatment models so that I can effectively work with you to manage your challenges and find the path to overcome them. Together, we can work as a team to manage the difficulties you face and find a bright new day and outlook ahead of you.

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCMHC #15839 (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Recovery

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Nathan Bates accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 30-Minute Session $115
  • One Hour Session $130
  • 90-Minute Intake $180

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Certifications

  • Trauma

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)

FAQ

Is Nathan Bates accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Nathan Bates is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Nathan Bates also offers a free consultation.
Does Nathan Bates offer telehealth appointments? Nathan Bates does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Nathan Bates specialize in? Nathan Bates specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Loneliness, and Trauma.
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