Marcy A. Cates, LISW-CP
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 are neurodivergent, veterans, first responders and all age groups.
Education & Experience
Master's Degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach Certified in CPT, PT at Veterans Health Adm for 10 years. Worked with developmental traumas, sexual traumas, trauma from national disasters, war, 9/11 and emotional traumas.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Tic Disorders
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- First Responders
- Group
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- American Sign Language
- English
Insurance
- Medicare
- TRICARE
For insurance not billed by clinician documentation will be provided to client for insurance reimbursements.
