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Holly Bates, Therapist
Therapist in Chula Vista, California

Holly Bates, Therapist

Specialties:
Anxiety Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks +38
Provider Gender: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Holly Bates, LCSW, is a board licensed clinical social worker, with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work, and 12+ years of experience in outpatient therapy settings. Her work extends to individuals, couples, families, and teens.

Her therapeutic work focuses on women’s issues, trauma, anxiety, anger management, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, relationship concerns, attachment difficulties, self esteem challenges, life transitions, and adjustment stressors.

Holly has led Intensive Outpatient Programs treating at risk teens.

Holly uses evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address and relieve a wide range of symptoms of depression and anxiety.

As a therapist, I’m grateful to develop a connection with my clients. This relationship supports and facilities positive changes. I believe everyone has the right to be understood. We are deserving of kindness and empathy. I’m honored and grateful to do this work- to help you produce lasting results and the desired changes to better your life.

I look forward to meeting you.

Provider Introduction

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Panic attacks
  • Premarital counseling
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Intense mood changes
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Portland State University

  • University of Oregon

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See what our patients are saying about Holly Bates

Therapists and psychiatrists are attentive and kind. They care about you and are responsive to your needs. They are caring and they are helpful. I highly recommend.
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Michele Kalis (Muneera K.

Sep 26, 2025
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Very pleased with Dr Ines attention to root cause and long term planning.
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Stephen S.

Stephen S.

Oct 07, 2025
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Great! Very knowledgeable and patient and answered all my questions
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Aug 04, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Jan 27, 2026
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Excellent experience
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Jan 21, 2026
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Excellent experience
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Holly Bates, Therapist

Holly Bates

Therapist in Chula Vista, California

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