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Carleen Gates, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Depression Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

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

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Depression Compassion fatigue

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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

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.

I have been pleased with my therapist. She has really helped me cope with the problems that life has handed me. I would recommend her to anyone.

Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Carleen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, and grief

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