Carleen Gates, LICSW
- Anxiety and stress
- Family and grief
- Video phone live chat
About Carleen Gates
Her practice addresses a wide array of concerns, from stress, anxiety, and depression to grief, family problems, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also works on issues such as relationship difficulties, communication challenges, trauma, self-esteem, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, financial worries, self-love, and women's issues.
Her approach is caring, encouraging, and client-centered, combining candid, direct feedback with sensitivity and compassion. Carleen emphasizes respect and dignity in every interaction and strives to be thoughtful about each person’s needs. She recognizes the courage required to seek help and to make change, and she welcomes the opportunity to support people as they move toward greater empowerment and more rewarding lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carleen Gates have?
Carleen Gates has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Is Carleen Gates a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LICSW. License details are AL LICSW 4396C. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
In which languages does Carleen Gates provide therapy?
Carleen Gates provides therapy in English.
Where is Carleen Gates located?
Carleen Gates is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Carleen Gates as my therapist?
You can work with Carleen Gates through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carleen Gates work with international clients?
Carleen Gates does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carleen Gates cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful patterns and make space for difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where someone wants greater clarity about purpose and direction.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It offers practical tools for addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problems with mood or motivation.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-discovery and personal growth. This approach is well suited to concerns around self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Carleen collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and priorities change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations when appropriate.