Marcy A. Cates, LCSW, LISW-CP

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

I was born and raised in Northern CA. I became an interpreter for Deaf/ Hard of Hearing populations before getting my master's degree in social work. I enjoy working with a variety of people and cultures. I have experience with people who struggle with learning disorders and with those who served in the military.

Education & Experience

Master's Degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veteran Center
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • American Sign Language
  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Medicare

For insurance not billed by clinician documentation will be provided to client for insurance reimbursements.