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Carleen Gates, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Depression Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 11 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

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Depression Compassion fatigue

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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

AL LICSW 4396C

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carleen Gates. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I really appreciate you for being so understanding and gentle with me in my time of need. I've never been able to express freely without judgement.

Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Carleen is an excellent therapist who understands the needs of her clients. She is very concerned about her clients, and has been a tremendous help for me. I highly recommend Carleen!

Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coaching

Amazing person who really cares and provides practical advice for healing.

Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Carleen is very professional and well versed. She eases me and laughs with me when we need to laugh. I have progressed so much since I have started talking to her. Absolute GEM!

Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Carleen is very professional and caring. Our sessions are extremely helpful to me. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

Even in the short time that I’ve been working with Carleen, I’ve already made progress in my healing through her talk therapy and thought provoking “homework.” She’s been incredibly informative, aware and capable to talk me through the things I’ve had a difficult time attempting to do on my own.

Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd