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Valerie Keller Gates, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a licensed professional counselor in Oklahoma. I received a Bachelor of Science from Southern Nazarene University in Family Studies and Gerontology and a Masters of Human Relations with the emphasis of Licensed Professional Counseling from The University of Oklahoma. I have experience with adults, families, and groups. I have worked with those struggling with mild to severe mental illness as well as those individuals who are struggling with issues including depression, grief & loss, abuse/neglect, addictions with dual diagnosis, behavioral problems, bipolar, and parenting problems. I adapt my counseling style to each individual. However, within my experience, I have noticed that clients are more adaptable to me utilizing a counseling style of a client-focused approach. I believe that it is important to meet the client where they currently are in their journey of life and work from that point. I am a very transparent-honest-caring individual in my day to day life and I bring that trait to each session with the belief that in doing so, the client feels more at ease with being honest as issues and challenges are being processed. I believe everyone deserves respect and compassion as well as the opportunity to have added support when needed. My approach/style combines cognitive-behavioral and client-centered….just to name a few. A client’s treatment plan and the direction of the sessions will be tailored to meet the individual needs.

"Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come".



Professional experience

6yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 88690

OK LPC 6622

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Keller 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 appreciate being able to participate in counseling from anywhere in various formats. Valerie understands my concerns and helps me develop strategies to address them. She also helps me focus on what's truly important!

Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes

I have been in therapy with Better Help on and off for a couple of years and have always had Valerie as my therapist and I absolutely LOVE her! She has helped me with so many different obstacles I've had along the way and she always finds a way to help me. I have not had one session where I did not feel satisfied. I am always feeling better after our sessions. I will continue to use her for as long as I am needing help. Thank you Valerie, your truly a blessing.

Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Valerie is amazing. I have learned a lot from her.

Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

It has been absolutely amazing, I opened up to someone I didn’t know, but I knew I needed help. Valerie has helped me so much, with my childhood issues, and we are still working on my marriage issues. I am open taking good sound advice. VALERIE IS AMAZING!!!

Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem

Valerie is very understanding and always knows the right words! Would definitely recommend her!

Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month 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

Valerie is an outstanding and understanding counselor. Our sessions have been so helpful thus far.

Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and parenting issues