C.S. Bates Therapy
Claudia Santorelli-Bates, LMFT - Trauma-informed therapist for creative professionals

Complex Trauma Therapy · CA & NY

Complex Trauma Therapist for High-Functioning Professionals

You've been carrying this a long time—the anxiety, the perfectionism, the weight of things you've never fully processed. I help high-functioning people break free from trauma and finally feel like themselves.

Is This You?

Successful on the Outside. Struggling on the Inside.

You're accomplished, driven, maybe even admired—but underneath there's anxiety that won't quit, relationships that follow the same painful script, or a heaviness you've carried since childhood. You've tried pushing through. You're ready for something deeper.

High-functioning but emotionally exhausted
Carrying unresolved childhood or family trauma
Stuck in cycles of anxiety, perfectionism, or burnout
Ready to understand your patterns, not just manage them
Navigating a major life transition or identity shift
A creative professional feeling disconnected from your work
"I came to Claudia paralyzed by stage fright and shame. Within a year, I'd not only returned to performing—I created a one-person show that helped others heal from the same wounds I'd been hiding."

— Broadway performer and comedy writer

The Journey

From Stuckness to Flow

Shame → Self-Compassion
External Pressure → Internal Clarity
Trauma → Creative Power
Criticism → Boundaries
Dread → Flow
Outside-In Validation → Inside-Out Self-Trust

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take insurance?
I’m an out-of-network provider; I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. All sessions are via Zoom; licensed in CA & NY.
How do I know if I need trauma therapy?
I’m an out-of-network provider; I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. All sessions are via Zoom; licensed in CA & NY.
What's the difference between a therapist and a psychiatrist?
I’m an out-of-network provider; I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. All sessions are via Zoom; licensed in CA & NY.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
I’m an out-of-network provider; I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. All sessions are via Zoom; licensed in CA & NY.

Let's Talk

No pressure. Just a real conversation to see if this feels right.

Book Your Free Consultation

Currently accepting new clients via Zoom in New York and California.