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Lacey Gaters, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT focused techniques
- Parenting and ADHD
- Trauma informed care
About Lacey
Lacey Gaters is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 11 years of experience. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and trauma. Lacey also supports people facing ADHD, compassion fatigue, and relationship concerns.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She asks about goals and what gets in the way of reaching them, then helps people test new ways of thinking and behaving.
Lacey listens without judgment and avoids telling clients what to do. She will name and gently challenge unhelpful beliefs so clients can build skills and confidence. Sessions focus on concrete steps and short-term strategies when those fit the clients goals.
Her background includes a Bachelors degree in psychology from James Madison University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland. She has worked in hospitals and outpatient clinics across a range of clinical settings.
Lacey has experience with children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. She also works with issues connected to adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
She practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English. People considering her work are encouraged to be open about what they are experiencing so she can help identify practical steps forward.
How Lacey applies CBT and client-centered methods online
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and tests new behaviors to see what works.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on listening and reflecting what the client says so they can decide next steps. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to strong emotions, which can help with stress and trauma symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use practical worksheets, thought records, and guided mindfulness exercises that move between sessions so change continues outside the appointment.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Lacey works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, trauma, and ADHD among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses that change behavior. Sessions focus on practical exercises and thought-behavior links.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland and has 11 years of experience in hospitals and outpatient clinics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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