John Bates
Supportive counselor blending CBT and narrative work
LPC South Carolina
- Experience
- 4 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
- Languages
- English
About John
John Bates is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who centers his practice on evidence-informed methods, with a particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He brings four years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and self-esteem challenges, and he supports clients navigating career-related concerns.
Background and approach
He approaches each person as the expert of their own life and looks for strengths to build on when addressing obstacles. Bates integrates narrative therapy techniques alongside CBT to help clients reframe personal stories and shift patterns that maintain distress.
His work also extends to related issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, men’s concerns, panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace problems.
He encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where goals are clear and practical strategies are developed to move forward.
Practical approaches for online change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress; it’s commonly used for anxiety, panic, stress, and low self-esteem by teaching skills and strategies to manage symptoms. Narrative Therapy works by examining the stories people tell about themselves and their lives, helping them separate from limiting narratives and create more empowering perspectives for issues like guilt, shame, relationship patterns, or a search for life purpose.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then recommend a combination of methods that fit the situation. Over time, treatment plans can be adjusted so the work remains relevant and productive for what the client wants to achieve.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These formats support regular engagement and allow licensed professionals to use CBT and narrative techniques adaptively, emphasizing practical tools, reflective work, and accessible check-ins to sustain progress.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English