About
Sara Bates, MSW, LISW-S, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation trained in Trauma-Informed Care, Gender-Affirming and Sex Positive Therapy. She treats both adolescents and adult populations, focusing on building personal strengths and supporting clients through life's challenges. Free Spirit Counseling's approach blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, client-centered focus, ensuring every person feels seen, heard, and valued. They provide personalized support for anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and major life transitions, empowering individuals to live with confidence and clarity.
Insurance & payment
Free Spirit Counseling accepts Aetna, Alliance Coal Health Plan, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Buckeye, CareSource, CareSource Marketplace, and Centivo insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Alliance Coal Health Plan
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Buckeye
- Centene
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Claim DOC
- Corporate Counseling Associate
- Decent Health
- FAIROS powered by OccuNet
- Humana
- Imagine Health
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual
- OccuNet
- Ohio Health Choice
- OHIOHealthy
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Paramount
- Prime Health
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNPN
- Out of network
Listed fee: $165 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Counseling
Sara Bates offers individual counseling for a range of issues, including depression and anxiety.
Couples Counseling
Free Spirit Counseling provides couples counseling to support relationships and address issues such as commitment and communication.
EMDR/Trauma Therapy
Sara Bates is trained in EMDR/Trauma Therapy, helping clients process and recover from traumatic experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Free Spirit Counseling offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Group Therapy
Sara Bates leads group therapy sessions to provide a supportive environment for clients to share experiences and work through challenges together.