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.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
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), Psychodynamic Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
AL LICSW 4396C
Reviews
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You are awesome! And I'm glad you chose me to be my therapist!
I love her
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.
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!
Carleen Gates is a great therapist. She very attentive and she allows you to express your feelings without being judged.
She is a great person and a great listener very patient
Love my therapist!!
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!
She listens very well and is down to earth when giving her advice
I am so greatful for Carleen and her gift of counsel and guidance. I would highly recommend her for anyone struggling with their relationships and finding hope in the daily grind of life.
I feel very encouraged to continue after our first session.
She has been wonderful. She has helped me understand that my feelings are valid. She pays attention to my journals and she pin points things in my words that I never realized were part of my problem.
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!
Carleen Gates is Awesome!! She really helps me to realize my self worth.
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!
She is the best!!!
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!
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!
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.
Best therapist I’ve ever had
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.
Carleen is great! She’s so nice and friendly and really makes me feel comfortable to be able to express myself in ways I haven’t before.
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!!!
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!
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.