George Bate, MS, GStat is a clinical psychology PhD student who joined the Family Service Center as a Clinical Mental Health Extern in August 2023. He completed his MS in clinical psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in May 2021 and is due to complete his PhD in 2025. George has experience in conducting psychotherapy and assessments in school, V.A., academic medical center, and private practice settings. He is trained in using various evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. These and other treatments have been used to help patients with a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, intimate partner violence, substance use, grief, and adjustment concerns. George believes in a warm approach to therapy involving collaborating with patients to arrive upon treatment goals and developing plans to reduce symptoms that are both evidence-based and tailored specifically to a given patient.