Leona Bates
LCSW
Hi and welcome! I’m Leona, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinical Director of Seasons of Growth (SOG). You’re here, so you’ve already taken the first step! I hope we can make the next steps seamless for you. I entered the therapy space to create more opportunities for people who look like me to have a space they can feel understood, heard, and validated. What you can expect in my approach in therapy is someone who will support you in your emotions, challenge you, and create humor and honesty when necessary.
A quote by Neale Donald Walsch, “Life begins at the end of our comfort zone” has always resonated with me and is something that I often invite in my sessions with clients. My goal is to offer a culturally sensitive, yet dynamic space to offer mental health care for everyone.

Demographics
Adults
Young Adults
BIPOC women and men
LGBTQIA+ safe provider
Culturally sensitive care provider
Education and Licensing
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Master of Social Science in Social Administration (MSW equivalent)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW (Virginia- License #: 0904015473)
Licensed Independent Social Work, LISW (Ohio- License #: I.2405252)
Modalities and Certifications
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solution Focused Therapy
Relational Therapy
Person Centered Therapy
Areas of Focus
Cultural and Racial Trauma
Borderline Personality Disorder
Interpersonal Relationship Conflicts
Work Related Stress, Burnout, and Overwhelm
Anxiety & Depression
Disordered Eating & Eating Disorders
Availability
Offering virtual sessions only
Currently not accepting clients.