Carleen Gates, LICSW

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

Very supportive and professional.

Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 3 months

Carleen Gates is wonderful, and I would highly recommend her services.

Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

I love Mrs. Carleen

Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Carleen is a wonderful therapist and I always feel better after therapy even when I am feeling good before but if I have a problem she helps me tremendously!!
I cannot say enough good about her because she is so amazing and knowledgeable.

Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 9 months on issues concerning self esteem

Therapist has been great to work with.

Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, and grief

Carleen is the absolute best therapist I’ve ever had. She is very knowledgeable but also engaged and helpful. She has helped me to understand the traumaI experienced being raised by two narcissistic. I love the way she validates my emotions and gives me skills to face them, cope and move forward! She has been a TRUE BLESSSING!!

Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem

She is attentive, kind and caring.

Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

Carleen is very good at identifying the issues behind the issues and helping me to resolve them. I appreciate how much homework she gives and that we review the homework during our session. I didn't feel like I was starting therapy all over again having to rehash everything and get comfortable before opening up - she made me feel comfortable immediately.

Written on May 29, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Love Ms Carleen. She allows me to speak how I’m feeling , sorts out my thoughts when their all over the place, validates my feelings, most of all gives great advice to improve myself.

Written on Apr 13, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Best therapist I've had, hands down. Super respectful, great listener, truly cares, judgment free, very wise and a master of her craft. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! If you are reading this then it's meant to be!

Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Carleen is a Godsend. The absolute best.

Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She is amazing I’m so grateful for her!

Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Carleen Gates is a wonderful therapist! I've already recommended her to several friends! I was skeptical about using Betterhelp but it's made a huge difference in my life! She really is amazing and knowledgeable! Strongly recommend!!!!

Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts

The best therapist! She will definitely help you identity issues and resolve them!

Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd

Exceptional Therapist !

Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes

Mrs. Gates is a wonderful and empathetic therapist. I value her insight and knowledge. She is one who I’d recommend to others in a heartbeat. Her warm and welcoming spirit made it so easy for me to trust that Better Help has a good system for pairing you with the right Therapist.

Written on Oct 20, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I don't really have enough words to express how much Carleen has helped me over the past several months. She's understanding and compassionate but knows what I need to hear to help me learn and grow to become the person I need to be. I'm in such a better place already because of her and I'm forever grateful.

Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She’s wonderful!! Ms. Gates is the most attentive and compassionate therapist. She’s helped me through things that no other therapist has been able to. I’m immensely grateful for her care!

Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Carleen listens and helps gives me actionable steps to make changes in my life.

Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Carleen is great! I feel seen and heard and she offers practical advice that I can implement daily.

Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management

Love my therapist to pieces! Best decisions I’ve made in the past 3 years!

Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd

I have only had one session with Mrs. Gates yet it feels like she truly has compassion and understanding and for that I’m hopeful. I’m so glad that I’ve started this healing journey for myself and I thank Dr. gates for being a part of it.

Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

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

Simply Amazing! Mrs. Carleen is simply amazing! She is just what I need to navigate this season of grief and self-discovery post trauma. I would recommend Mrs. Carleen 100 times over! She listens, supports, encourages and holds me accountable! 10/10

Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 8 months on issues concerning grief

She speaks with compassion and I admire her ability to challenge me while providing a safe and supportive atmosphere to share my thoughts.

Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

I’ve tried a few therapist and Carleen is just different and is such a great fit “for me”! She’s very warm, kind and understanding and she helps me see and understand things I’ve never considered. She motivates me and creates clarity in mind. I look forward to every single session because I know I’m going to leave with some type of growth and/or insight.

Written on May 03, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, and adhd

She’s incredible

Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and career difficulties

Carleen Gates is an awesome therapist, so caring, she is compasionate and affirming. She has broad experience. She is flexible and attentive to my needs. My time with her is a joy. And I'm especially glad to find her because she is a believer in God and the Bible!

Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

She great. Help my mental state a lot.

Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders

She is a wonderful therapist. Her guidance and feedback have been instrumental in helping me get through the difficult year I had. I would recommend her services to anyone that is looking for a great therapist.

Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Ms. Gates is kind, insightful, and compassionate. She helped me identify the things that were causing pain, and has guided me through learning to deal with them, to let the past go, and to form coping strategies for the future. She has made a drastic improvement in my life.

Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 5 months on issues concerning grief

Ms. Gates is the perfect match for me as a therapist. She listens and provides sound feedback. She is very professional.

Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Great therapist. Helped me through a really tough time and tough situation.

Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

She is the absolute best!!!

Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping

Great therapist!!

Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

She’s the best and has helped me through a number of situations. I hope she always remain my therapist!

Written on Nov 05, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

The best! Words can’t fully describe how helpful Mrs Gates has been in my mental health journey

Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties

Mrs. Carleen is caring and kind while addressing the topics that are sensitive and difficult.

Written on Oct 14, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Ms. Gates is phenomenal, she immediately helped me to identify what some of my blind spots are. I feel confident that with her help I will be able to overcome my current challenges. I can't recommend her enough, she's incredible!

Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Carleen is compassionate, responsive and driven by a kind spirit that is rare and highly valued. She’s doing exactly what God has called her to do, helping hurting people.

Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

Very good at helping to see yourself in your journey and zooming out to the big picture. So you can see where you've been and how to get to where you want to go

Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and sleeping disorders

Carleen has helped me through so much. She is so attentive and truly has such of a heart for her clients. She always responds to me fast when I reach out to her, and points me back to the truth. She has been such of a blessing to my life.

Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

It has been wonderful working with Carleen. She is so caring and listens to me. I am comfortable talking with her and trust her

Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Carleen is amazing, patient, wise, insightful and productive. She’s going to get you through your healing with gentle, and direct instruction, direction and tools. She’s amazingly talented. She’s truly blessed her with a gift. My marriage, my self-esteem, self worth, and core beliefs are all stronger because of the time I spend with her.

Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coaching

Carleen has been counseling me for months and she’s amazing. Highly recommend!!!

Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

The absolute best therapist! I’d recommend to anyone

Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Ms. Carleen has been a God send and very good to work with. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking therapy.

Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

She is excellent at listening, respecting you and giving you homework that will make you think about why we respond to things around us and how to better cope with them. In just a short time, I feel so much better and I am making real changes that are helping me and my family.

Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

I'm a few sessions in and I appreciate her ability to SEE me. Not just hear me, not listen to respond, but to SEE me as well. I don't feel judged, and she challenges me on my perspective and I appreciate that.

Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Mrs. Carleen is right on time. She was there for me when I wasn’t there for myself.

Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ms. Carleen is heaven sent! I am so grateful for her honesty and how she encourages me.

Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Dr. Gates is the best. She truly helps me. She also feels like a great friend.

Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She is so patient and kind and really takes the time to listen to you and hit the nail right on the head every time. Such a joy to have experienced such an amazing spirit. I would definitely recommend her.

Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

My therapist is amazing! I am enjoying our sessions and really getting a lot out of it! I look forward to our sessions and have recommended her to everyone!

Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks

You are awesome! And I'm glad you chose me to be my therapist!

Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I feel very blessed to have been paired with Carleen. She is supportive and kind, but does not shy away from telling me things I may find difficult to hear. I am encouraged by the work we are doing together and feel confident that I will be much healthier and happier through working with her.

Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem

Carlsen has been absolutely wonderful! She has talked me through all my problems and has been thorough with her responses. I would recommend her to anyone she is such a wonderful person!

Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management

Carleen Gates is a great therapist. She very attentive and she allows you to express your feelings without being judged.

Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

She is a great person and a great listener very patient

Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management

Ms. Carleen is a truly wonderful therapist! She’s professional, caring, and extremely easy to talk to. I’ve worked with her for almost a year now and I felt that way about her on day one, and still feel that way now. I really can’t put into words just how great she is at what she does. I highly recommend her!

Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She listens very well and is down to earth when giving her advice

Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 4 weeks

I feel very encouraged to continue after our first session.

Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Wonderful attentive and reassuring. Strongly recommend Mrs. Gates for those needing to gain confidence and helping sorting through & understanding circumstances. Great at self reflection and past traumas and bringing you to awareness of those things. She’s great!

Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ms. Gates is professional, listens, empathetic and shows that she cares. She doesn’t push or judge. She gave me important things to think about based on our conversations. She is a gem!

Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief

She is the best!!!

Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief

Carleen always encourages and supports me. She has gotten me through many struggles and has helped me develop coping skills I wouldn’t have otherwise. I feel like she genuinely cares about everything I am going through. She’s the best!

Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

I am immensely fortunate to have her as my therapist! She is helping me overcome my trauma and listens to me and it shows through our sessions. I'd recommend her to anyone who needs help in trauma and self esteem!

Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I cannot say enough wonderful thing about Ms. Carleen. She is kind, patient, encouraging, and thorough. She is equipping me with the tools I need to navigate grief and the many anxieties I have. I appreciate how she challenges and encourages my faith throughout my journey to healing.

Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

Best therapist I’ve ever had

Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Carleen has been a great help to me in the month I’ve been able to consult with her. She has given me so much to think about, and reminds me of ways to cope and is very direct which is what I’ve needed.

Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Carleen Gates is heaven sent for me. She is exactly what I needed. I’m so thankful to have her as my therapist. She’s kind, patient, understanding, and also a good listener. I admire her patience and how she listens and respond to me. It’s always positive and honest. I’m very grateful to have her as my therapist. She deserves 100 stars!!!

Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Carleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Ms. Carleen was nothing short of Amazing!!! I looked forward to our sessions every week! She has helped me tremendously during our time & I highly recommend her!

Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Carleen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I could write a lot, but in short she is awesome. Very positive and informative on what and how to do things. A non-judgmental ear, with many ways to help.

Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Carleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd