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Carleen Gates, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Acceptance techniques
- Family concerns
About Carleen
Carleen Gates is an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Alabama with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and family concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning.
Carleen uses straightforward, client-centered methods and draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses acceptance and commitment techniques and elements of dialectical behavior and psychodynamic approaches when helpful. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with time spent on specific skills and plans people can use between sessions.
Her background includes work in a range of settings offering individual and group support and outreach to people with complex life stressors. That experience influences how she structures sessions and plans homework tasks. She emphasizes clear communication and mutual planning about what to work on each week.
Carleen often addresses practical family problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, money and financial stress, self-love, and issues common to women. She aims to break problems down into manageable steps and track small changes over time.
People who prefer concrete tools and a direct, respectful clinician may find her style helpful. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they match personal needs.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Carleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that increase stress or low mood, then helps people try concrete alternatives to those patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to build willingness to live by chosen values even when difficult feelings remain. Client-Centered Therapy provides a straightforward, respectful way to set goals and plan the work together.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit those goals. If something is not working, she discusses adjustments and alternative techniques so the plan can change over time.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with her about session length and timing so sessions fit your routine and commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and family-related problems.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses with practical exercises.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience in mental health, including individual and group work and outreach in community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker licensed in Alabama.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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