Carleen Gates, LICSW
About me
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have provided case management services, group therapy sessions, individual therapy sessions, therapy at school, and tele-health services. Additionally, I have even served as an in-home therapist providing mental health services in the home. I have worked with clients from a broad range of concerns including: trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, family dynamic distresses, poor communication styles, and emotional abuse.
My counseling technique is very caring, encouraging, and client centered. I am very candid and direct when providing therapy. I take pride in demonstrating compassion and being sensitive and thoughtful of the needs of others. More than anything, I strongly believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity.
It takes a great deal of courage to seek professional help and even more courage to implement change. I applaud you for taking the first step. I would love the opportunity to begin this journey with you in taking the next steps to begin living a more rewarding and self-empowered lifestyle. It would be an honor to help guide you along the way.
I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
License information
AL LICSW 4396C
Reviews
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Best therapist ever! She listens and responds. Very attentive and advise is spot on!
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Amazing! Calm and personable.
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Carleen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carleen is AMAZING. Very easy to talk to. Very help and knowledgeable. The best therapist I’ve had yet
Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Carleen is awesome and so easy to talk to. I can tell she loves what she does and has put a lot of work into it.
Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I highly recommend therapy and I give Mrs. Gates 100/100 she is very transparent and open. She helps me to stay focused and calm. She also allows me the opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Written on Dec 24, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s the GOAT
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd