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Jamilah Bates, LCSW

California LCSW offering practical emotional support
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family and relationships
  • Coping with life changes

About Jamilah Bates

Jamilah Bates is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 10 years of professional experience. She brings steady, experience-based support to people navigating stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, depression, and major life transitions.

Her work focuses on helping clients articulate their thoughts and emotions while building practical coping strategies. She partners with each person to explore challenges and identify steps toward a more balanced, satisfying life.

Jamilah creates an open and nonjudgmental space where feelings can be expressed freely and honestly. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, offering encouragement and guidance as clients take the often difficult first steps toward change.

Seeking help takes courage, and Jamilah aims to support and empower clients throughout their journey toward greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jamilah Bates have?

Jamilah Bates has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Jamilah Bates a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 27193.

In which languages does Jamilah Bates provide therapy?

Jamilah Bates provides therapy in English.

Where is Jamilah Bates located?

Jamilah Bates is located in California.

How can I work with Jamilah Bates as my therapist?

You can work with Jamilah Bates through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jamilah Bates work with international clients?

Jamilah Bates does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jamilah Bates cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Is Remote Therapy a Good Fit For You?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can actually help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the key benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule or to continue care during transitions.

Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and you have the option to change providers if you decide a different fit would be better. For those weighing options, online therapy can provide accessible, practical support that adapts to many people's needs.

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