Micaela Bates
Psy.D. • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
About
Dr. Micaela Bates is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. Bates addresses complex issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-harm. She provides a safe and non judgmental space for people of all backgrounds.
Bates holds Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Communication and Media Studies from Georgetown College. She earned her Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Her diverse professional experience includes private practice, hospital outpatient clinics, and college counseling centers.
Her integrative therapeutic style combines cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, and interpersonal therapy. Bates uses humor to create a comfortable environment, meeting clients where they are. She offers face-to-face, walk-and-talk, and teletherapy services, ensuring flexible options for families across Virginia.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child or Adolescent
- Depression
- Self-Harm
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Virginia
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Active & Connected - Arlington/Alexandria
4910a 31st St S
Arlington, VA 22206
Active & Connected - Raleigh
207 W Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
Active & Connected - Falls Church
105 N Virginia Ave, 203
Falls Church, VA 22046