Clearwater Counseling

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5 years ago

Just had an appointment with Dave Bates, in which he told me he preferred not to use "traditional" counseling methods because he didn't want to hear me talk about the same thing for two years. Instead he wanted me to try brainspotting, which has its own quackwatch page, and is an off-shoot of EMDR, which also has its own quackwatch page. It was also created by a man who went to a diploma mill for his PhD. Dave promised that in one to two sessions, he'd be able to Cure my trauma, and that all I had to do was practice triggeri... read more

Joyful Saund 

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6 years ago

This counselor is amazing!!! It's because of him, that my husband and I were able to get past a traumatic experience and continue in our marriage. We have now been married for almost sixteen years!!!! I first saw Dave for the first time almost 13 years ago. I experienced great internal positive change very quickly. Even my family noticed! Since then I have moved away from Alaska, and insurance will not cover a therapist out of network. But every time I find myself in a compromising situation and in need of guidance, Dave nev... read more

Lindsey Houston 

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6 years ago

I’m a little upset with this place- 1 the receptionist (new one) is terribly rude and never gets messages to counselors. I’ve reached out to this place after my insurance changed and either the counselors refuse to see me or the receptionist is bad at relaying messages. Either way- one of the therapist really made me feel bad after I talked abt some financial problems and then him reprimand me for paying as if he was worried abt the pay. Then once my insurance changed he wanted nothing to do with me. I even offered to pay ou... read more