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.
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
AL LICSW 4396C
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.
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
Highly recommend
Written on Jun 02, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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
Competent and listens to my concerns.
Written on Apr 07, 2025 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, and grief
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