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Carleen Gates, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Depression Compassion fatigue
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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

3yrs in practice

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), Psychodynamic Therapy

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.

Carleen is amazing! She listens and supports me in a safe, judgement free zone. I don’t easily trust people or talk to them about these things but I feel completely comfortable with Carleen. She has helped me so much in the past 6 months.

Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 5 months 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

Carleen is a wonderful counselor. She listens very carefully, is caring, kind and yet steadfast in her guidance. She has my total trust.

Written on Jan 07, 2023 after therapy with Carleen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

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