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Shannon Bates
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MFT# 119590

Affirming Therapy for Young People (6yrs+),

Adults, Couples and Families

"THERAPY TAKES COURAGE.
IT ALSO TAKES WORK"

407 Traffic Way, Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Shannon Bates, MA, LMFT
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Specializing in:

Co-Parenting 

Anxiety

Trauma/PTSD

Relationship Issues

Intimate Partner Violence

Addiction/Recovery

Life Transitions

LGBTQIA+

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Humanistic, holistic, client-centered: creating a safe and trusting space to heal and grow (grounded in Gestalt Therapy)

Trauma Informed Attachment Based therapy

Non-directive play therapy

Art therapy

Sand Tray therapy

Cognitive Behavioral skills 

Therapeutic Approach:

"WHAT YOU ARE TO BE,

YOU ARE NOW BECOMING"

about me

"Often we feel isolated, alone and disconnected.  You may be fed up with feelings of anxiety or depression or struggling with low self worth. Are negative beliefs about yourself driving destructive behaviors? You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for change. You’re ready to feel heard and understood, to be able to speak your truth.  Most of all, you’re ready to love yourself again, to uncover your dreams and to face your future with hope. You're ready to find the greatness you deserve and I can help you get there.

 

Clients come to me looking for someone who is thoughtful and approachable because therapy should be a place where you feel safe & validated. Therapy is more than just talking; we will build a partnership that allows for freedom and safety as we dive deeply into undoing rigid expectations you have for yourself and uncovering your authentic self (with some humor sprinkled in). We always go at your pace, focusing on our relationship and the safety of the place we create together.

 

With years of experience working with youth and their families,  I believe that the stress and pressure from family/friends, school/work and internal expectations can take their toll. I am a client focused therapist that uses an eclectic approach of creativity, problem solving, insight and interventions designed to tame the inner critic, increase your confidence, and have the relationships you desire. You don’t have to continue to feel stuck, and you don’t have to do it alone. Call me today for a free consultation. I can’t wait to hear from you."

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Shannon Bates

About Me

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appointments

In-person and Telehealth sessions available.

 

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FEE SCHEDULE:      

Initial Consultation
Individual             

Couples/Families            

Group
               

 



No Charge
$125 / 50 min
$145 / 80 min
$145 / 50 min
$160 / 80 min
 
$ 55 / 80 min

 

INSURANCE ACCEPTED:       
 

Cencal / Holman Group
Beacon 
Out of Network Provider
(superbill provided)


 

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Contact Me

Lets talk, but you first.

407 Traffic Way, Suite A

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

shannon@sb-therapy.com

Tel: 805- 250 -0729

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resources

suicide Prevention lifeline

1-800-273-8255

trans lifeline

1-877-565-8860

CRISIS TEXT LINE

Text 741741

 

SLO HOTLINE LINE

1-800-783-0607

GOT SOME TIME TO EXPLORE?

BOOKS (FOR ADULTS)

The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van der Kolk

Mans Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl

Waking the Tiger - Peter Levine

Women Who Run with Wolves - Clarissa P Estes

Hold Me Tight - Sue Johnson

Attached - Levine and Heller

Codependent No More - Melody Beattie

Self Compassion - Kristen Neff

 

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BOOKS (for children)

Invisible String - P. Karst  (loss/grief)

Youv'e Got Dragons - K. Cave (worries/fears)

My Mouth is a Volcano - C. Hartman (impulse control)

The Way I Feel - J. Cain (feelings)

The Bad Seed - J. John (changing behaviors)

Grumpy Monkey - S. Lang (feelings)

I am Peace - S. Verde (mindfulness)

The Dark - L. Snicket (overcoming fear)

The Invisible Boy - T.Ludwig (quiet/shy children)

Virginia Wolf - K. Maclear (depression/sadness)

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