Dr. Suzanne Bates is a compassionate psychologist with a PhD, dedicated to providing psychotherapy as a means to enhance understanding of behaviors, emotions, relationships, and the self. Her primary goal is to assist clients in overcoming their current difficulties while fostering resilience to manage future challenges. Dr. Bates encourages her clients to engage actively between sessions, facilitating deeper insights into their concerns and helping to integrate therapeutic work into their daily lives. She recognizes the importance of a positive match between therapist and client, and if such a match isn't established, she will actively assist clients in finding their ideal therapeutic partner. Specializing in the treatment of eating and body image issues, Dr. Bates supports individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds facing eating disorders. Although many of her clients are young adults, she also extends her expertise to male clients and adults grappling with eating concerns. Understanding the significance of physical and nutritional care, she often recommends group and family sessions as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Additionally, Dr. Bates has extensive experience addressing performance anxiety and various other concerns, having worked with elite athletes, musicians, performers, and public speakers, including national champions and international stage performers. Many clients seek her expertise in navigating depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety disorders, chronic illness, relationship challenges, and grief and loss.