Emily Bates

Emily Bates is a Child and Family Therapist at Sound Health Services since July 2022, specializing in trauma-informed mental health counseling for youth and families. Additionally, Emily has extensive experience in the performing arts, serving as a Performer with various companies including the Independent Performing Arts Professional since December 2010, Teaching Artist at Storycatchers Theatre from April 2017 to June 2024, and Actor at Hampstead Stage Company from May 2015 to June 2024. In the realm of mentorship and business management, Emily worked as a Mentor at Gads Hill Center from February 2012 to June 2024 and as a Business Manager at Firetech Engineering from September 2013 to June 2024. Emily holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Antioch University Seattle and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Theater, Communication, and Gender Studies from Loyola University Chicago.