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- EMDR
- Mindfulness
- Existential Therapy
About Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of experience, Dr. Keith Cates practices in Alabama and focuses on trauma, self-esteem, career concerns, and stress-related issues. He uses approaches such as Existential Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address a wide range of personal and professional struggles. Sessions are conducted in English.
Dr. Cates works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and sleep problems. He also addresses compassion fatigue and concerns common to first responders and veterans. Additional focus areas include parenting and fatherhood issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and experiences related to BDSM and kink culture.
In practice he lays out clear, goal-oriented conversations and treatment options. Existential work looks at values and meaning in daily life. EMDR is used for trauma processing where appropriate, and mindfulness techniques aim to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Solution-focused tools help set short-term steps and measure progress.
Dr. Cates adapts sessions to the person in front of him, discussing what methods fit best for specific concerns. He has worked across clinical settings for over a decade and a half, bringing that experience into planning practical next steps.
People typically begin by describing the immediate problem and what they hope to change. From there he and the client outline a plan that may combine short-term problem solving and deeper trauma work depending on needs and goals.
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How his therapeutic approaches work in remote sessions
Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, values, and choice. In short conversations the therapist helps a person clarify what matters and how those choices shape daily life; this can help with emptiness, career doubts, and life transitions.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories. It is used when trauma or post-traumatic stress is a primary concern and the client and therapist agree it fits the treatment plan.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and mood regulation. Those techniques are often paired with solution-focused steps to set immediate, measurable goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will review goals and preferences with the client and suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change over time as progress and comfort levels become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules because they remove travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better for EMDR or mindfulness practice than others, and the therapist will discuss which option suits the chosen approach.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career difficulties, and related challenges.
What methods does he use in sessions?
He uses Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional work experience across clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials with licensure noted in Alabama; sessions are listed from Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.