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- CBT methods
- ACT principles
- Client-centered care
About Carleen
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 10 years of experience, Carleen Gates helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and family problems. She works with adults on issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame, money and financial stress, life purpose, self-love, and women’s issues. Sessions are described as client-centered and direct in style.
Carleen uses practical conversation and straightforward feedback in sessions. She focuses on what people are dealing with now and helps them build everyday skills. Typical work includes talking through family conflict, problem solving around money and role strain, and learning techniques for mood and anxiety management.
Her approach draws on several well-known methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change unhelpful behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person’s perspective central while the therapist listens and reflects.
Carleen has background in multiple service settings. She has provided individual and group therapy, case management, school-based work, in-home therapy, and telehealth. That range informs a practical focus on day-to-day functioning and clear communication about goals and steps.
People who prefer a direct, respectful therapist who uses evidence-informed methods may find her style useful. She works in Alabama and conducts sessions in English. To confirm the exact session formats offered, readers should check the booking details before scheduling.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit with online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-based steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and working from the client’s perspective to build insight and direction.Choosing the right approach is often part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying a technique, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in this biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use less bandwidth options or audio-only sessions if video is difficult. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and scheduling to find a format that fits everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related family problems.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.