About Us | Golden West Counseling

Angela Bates,

LMHCA

angie@healingol.com

(360)-207-5014

Have you been keeping your voice quiet, afraid that being your true self won’t be accepted? Is the weight of self-doubt keeping you from living fully, making you feel small, or even invisible? Have you been suffering in silence for far too long? Now is the time to stop hiding and to start living fully and authentically. I help people break free from the fears, judgments, and limitations that have held them back. You deserve to laugh out loud, to be unapologetically yourself, and to heal without the weight of shame or fear. Together, we will discover, nurture, and celebrate your unique voice.

What if every negative doubt you’ve had about yourself wasn’t true? What if the real truth is that you are a completely worthy and valuable person, just as you are? I believe that the version of yourself you’ve been told—whether by others, past experiences, or trauma—doesn’t have to define you any longer. Shame crumbles when stories are shared in safety. It’s time to tell the real story about you and then take that truth out into the world.

Opening up to healing brings forth the real story about you. I offer a supportive place to tell your truth. We will see your good intentions and understand how you’ve been trying to protect, save, and free yourself—though you may not have always known how best to do it. Through this process, you’ll become more whole, at peace, and confident in your life.

Specializations

Shame and Self-Doubt
Anxiety and Depression
Trauma and Emotional Wounds
Self-Criticism and Abuse
Internal Conflicts and Self-Compassion
Hybrid Work Challenges

Therapeutic Approaches: I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Parts Work, and Narrative Therapy. Together, we’ll explore your story, nurture self-compassion, and strengthen the relationships that matter most—starting with the one you have with yourself. Now is the time to take back your life, your story, and your voice.

I provide a deeply empathetic and relational approach, meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll explore the parts of yourself that need healing, work gently at your pace, and build a future where you can truly live without fear or self-judgment. Let’s join together to reach your goal, without shame and doubt, full of authenticity and self-confidence. Contact me today to schedule a session and start your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

Full Fee Rate: $150

Insurance Accepted:
Premera, Lifewise, Cigna/Evernorth, First Choice Health, Kaiser PPO, United/Optum, Aetna

Consultations With Our Counselors are

Complimentary!

This allows us to get to know one another and see if we may be a good fit in working together. Please contact individual counselors to schedule your Complimentary Consultation.

Angela Bates, LMHCA