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Carleen Gates, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Carleen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Carleen. View 98 reviews
Great news, Carleen is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Alabama

Recent reviews

Carleen is a life-saver. She is professional yet incredibly approachable and engaging. I truly feel that her superpower is empathy! As a therapist myself, I know how difficult it can be to provide therapy to a therapist (we don't make great patients!) She is firm with me, yet always encouraging. I would recommend her to ANYONE who is struggling with anxiety, depressive thoughts, grief, self-esteem issues, or just about any troubling areas in their life.

Reviewed November 2024

I have been pleased with my therapist. She has really helped me cope with the problems that life has handed me. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Carleen

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have provided case management services, group therapy sessions, individual therapy sessions, therapy at school, and tele-health services. Additionally, I have even served as an in-home therapist providing mental health services in the home. I have worked with clients from a broad range of concerns including: trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, family dynamic distresses, poor communication styles, and emotional abuse.

My counseling technique is very caring, encouraging, and client centered. I am very candid and direct when providing therapy. I take pride in demonstrating compassion and being sensitive and thoughtful of the needs of others. More than anything, I strongly believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity.

It takes a great deal of courage to seek professional help and even more courage to implement change. I applaud you for taking the first step. I would love the opportunity to begin this journey with you in taking the next steps to begin living a more rewarding and self-empowered lifestyle. It would be an honor to help guide you along the way.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Depression Compassion fatigue Bipolar disorder ADHD Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Life purpose Money and financial issues Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Licenses

Carleen Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629661384.

  • LICSW · Alabama · 4396C · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Carleen Gates

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

98 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Listens Helped Wonderful Amazing Caring Helping Professional Understanding

Carleen is a life-saver. She is professional yet incredibly approachable and engaging. I truly feel that her superpower is empathy! As a therapist myself, I know how difficult it can be to provide therapy to a therapist (we don't make great patients!) She is firm with me, yet always encouraging. I would recommend her to ANYONE who is struggling with anxiety, depressive thoughts, grief, self-esteem issues, or just about any troubling areas in their life.

Reviewed November 2024

I have been pleased with my therapist. She has really helped me cope with the problems that life has handed me. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2024

Exceptional Therapist !

Reviewed November 2024

Mrs. Gates is a wonderful and empathetic therapist. I value her insight and knowledge. She is one who I’d recommend to others in a heartbeat. Her warm and welcoming spirit made it so easy for me to trust that Better Help has a good system for pairing you with the right Therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

I don't really have enough words to express how much Carleen has helped me over the past several months. She's understanding and compassionate but knows what I need to hear to help me learn and grow to become the person I need to be. I'm in such a better place already because of her and I'm forever grateful.

Reviewed November 2024

She’s wonderful!! Ms. Gates is the most attentive and compassionate therapist. She’s helped me through things that no other therapist has been able to. I’m immensely grateful for her care!

Reviewed November 2024

Carleen listens and helps gives me actionable steps to make changes in my life.

Reviewed November 2024

Carleen is great! I feel seen and heard and she offers practical advice that I can implement daily.

Reviewed November 2024

Love my therapist to pieces! Best decisions I’ve made in the past 3 years!

Reviewed September 2024

Such an amazing Woman of God! She’s so precious to me and I am so grateful for her and her support.

Reviewed September 2024

I have only had one session with Mrs. Gates yet it feels like she truly has compassion and understanding and for that I’m hopeful. I’m so glad that I’ve started this healing journey for myself and I thank Dr. gates for being a part of it.

Reviewed July 2024

I really appreciate you for being so understanding and gentle with me in my time of need. I've never been able to express freely without judgement.

Reviewed July 2024

Carleen is an excellent therapist who understands the needs of her clients. She is very concerned about her clients, and has been a tremendous help for me. I highly recommend Carleen!

Reviewed July 2024

Amazing person who really cares and provides practical advice for healing.

Reviewed July 2024

Carleen is very professional and well versed. She eases me and laughs with me when we need to laugh. I have progressed so much since I have started talking to her. Absolute GEM!

Reviewed June 2024

Carleen is very professional and caring. Our sessions are extremely helpful to me. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed June 2024

Even in the short time that I’ve been working with Carleen, I’ve already made progress in my healing through her talk therapy and thought provoking “homework.” She’s been incredibly informative, aware and capable to talk me through the things I’ve had a difficult time attempting to do on my own.

Reviewed May 2024

Although I’ve only had one session with Carleen so far, I felt very welcomed and supported. Her attentiveness, patience and expertise are much appreciated. She is definitely worth giving a try!

Reviewed May 2024

Carleen is a great listener and she allows me to be vulnerable while feeling safe. She guides my thoughts in a kind, supportive manner and I leave each session with gratitude. She has instilled confidence and with a needed sense of peace. She has my highest regard.

Reviewed May 2024

She speaks with compassion and I admire her ability to challenge me while providing a safe and supportive atmosphere to share my thoughts.

Reviewed May 2024

Simply Amazing! Mrs. Carleen is simply amazing! She is just what I need to navigate this season of grief and self-discovery post trauma. I would recommend Mrs. Carleen 100 times over! She listens, supports, encourages and holds me accountable! 10/10

Reviewed May 2024

I’ve tried a few therapist and Carleen is just different and is such a great fit “for me”! She’s very warm, kind and understanding and she helps me see and understand things I’ve never considered. She motivates me and creates clarity in mind. I look forward to every single session because I know I’m going to leave with some type of growth and/or insight.

Reviewed May 2024

She is good at what she does. She listens and understands my concerns. I would recommend her service.

Reviewed May 2024

As a therapist myself, I was skeptical of online therapy. However, Carleen has exceeded my expectations. She is empathetic. But she challenges my distorted thoughts in a way that isn’t off-putting. She is supportive without enabling. She genuinely cares while maintaining a professional boundary. And she helped me through one of the toughest times in my life.

Reviewed March 2024

She’s incredible

Reviewed March 2024

Best therapist I’ve ever had! Very comforting and understanding. Provides reasonable tools for therapy.

Reviewed February 2024

Carleen Gates is an awesome therapist, so caring, she is compasionate and affirming. She has broad experience. She is flexible and attentive to my needs. My time with her is a joy. And I'm especially glad to find her because she is a believer in God and the Bible!

Reviewed February 2024

She great. Help my mental state a lot.

Reviewed January 2024

She is a wonderful therapist. Her guidance and feedback have been instrumental in helping me get through the difficult year I had. I would recommend her services to anyone that is looking for a great therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

Ms. Gates is kind, insightful, and compassionate. She helped me identify the things that were causing pain, and has guided me through learning to deal with them, to let the past go, and to form coping strategies for the future. She has made a drastic improvement in my life.

Reviewed January 2024

My therapist is amazing! I am enjoying our sessions and really getting a lot out of it! I look forward to our sessions and have recommended her to everyone!

Reviewed November 2022

Ms. Gates is an incredible therapist. She takes her time to listen, allows me to speak, and treats me with the utmost respect. I could not have asked for a better therapist. I have come such a long way just since March of 2023 with her help. She is absolutely AMAZING!!

Reviewed January 2024

I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Mrs. Carleen. I truly feel she is a God send and I have seen a growth in myself, how I handle situations, and communication.

Reviewed December 2023

I have had a good experience with my therapist. She listens and offers advice that will benefit me. I appreciate her. Thanks

Reviewed December 2023

Ms. Gates is the perfect match for me as a therapist. She listens and provides sound feedback. She is very professional.

Reviewed December 2023

Great therapist. Helped me through a really tough time and tough situation.

Reviewed November 2023

She is the absolute best!!!

Reviewed November 2023

She is Spirit led and she always answers of the biblical response. She’s non judgmental and she is always being Christ like in our sessions. I’m so grateful that she’s my therapist!

Reviewed November 2023

Carleen is a wonderful listener. She is caring, kind, and considerate. I leave my sessions feeling much better about myself. She is always there for support 24/7. Carleen receives my highest recommendation, and I have already recommended her and BetterHelp several times. She is a truly wonderful counselor!

Reviewed November 2023

Great therapist!!

Reviewed November 2023

She’s the best and has helped me through a number of situations. I hope she always remain my therapist!

Reviewed November 2023

The best! Words can’t fully describe how helpful Mrs Gates has been in my mental health journey

Reviewed November 2023

Mrs. Carleen is caring and kind while addressing the topics that are sensitive and difficult.

Reviewed November 2023

Ms. Gates is phenomenal, she immediately helped me to identify what some of my blind spots are. I feel confident that with her help I will be able to overcome my current challenges. I can't recommend her enough, she's incredible!

Reviewed September 2023

Ms. Carleen is caring and empathetic. She listens well, and has good and practical suggestions. She has helped me to pinpoint where my pain actually is from, and is helping me resolve things.

Reviewed August 2023

Carleen is the best therapist I have ever had. She listens, she gives great insights and allows me to figure things out and is very professional. I have come such a long way in the few sessions that I have had with Carleen. She is truly a God-send.

Reviewed August 2023

Carleen is compassionate, responsive and driven by a kind spirit that is rare and highly valued. She’s doing exactly what God has called her to do, helping hurting people.

Reviewed July 2023

Very good at helping to see yourself in your journey and zooming out to the big picture. So you can see where you've been and how to get to where you want to go

Reviewed July 2023

Carleen has helped me through so much. She is so attentive and truly has such of a heart for her clients. She always responds to me fast when I reach out to her, and points me back to the truth. She has been such of a blessing to my life.

Reviewed July 2023

It has been wonderful working with Carleen. She is so caring and listens to me. I am comfortable talking with her and trust her

Reviewed June 2023

Carleen has been very professional and caring towards me. She listens and gives me feedback that is very helpful. I appreciate her knowledge.

Reviewed May 2023

Mrs. Gates is more than just a great therapist and I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed May 2023

Carleen is awesome! I have enjoyed working with Carleen very much. She has truly helped me so much. She is very attentive to the issues that you are facing. You can tell that she is very compassionate about helping others. I would highly recommend Carleen.

Reviewed May 2023

Carleen is amazing, patient, wise, insightful and productive. She’s going to get you through your healing with gentle, and direct instruction, direction and tools. She’s amazingly talented. She’s truly blessed her with a gift. My marriage, my self-esteem, self worth, and core beliefs are all stronger because of the time I spend with her.

Reviewed April 2023

Carleen has been counseling me for months and she’s amazing. Highly recommend!!!

Reviewed April 2023

She’s such a blessing to me and my family!

Reviewed March 2023

The absolute best therapist! I’d recommend to anyone

Reviewed March 2023

Carleen is great.

Reviewed March 2023

Ms. Carleen has been a God send and very good to work with. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking therapy.

Reviewed February 2023

I love my therapist!!!

Reviewed February 2023

Carleen is amazing! She listens and supports me in a safe, judgement free zone. I don’t easily trust people or talk to them about these things but I feel completely comfortable with Carleen. She has helped me so much in the past 6 months.

Reviewed February 2023

She is excellent at listening, respecting you and giving you homework that will make you think about why we respond to things around us and how to better cope with them. In just a short time, I feel so much better and I am making real changes that are helping me and my family.

Reviewed January 2023

I'm a few sessions in and I appreciate her ability to SEE me. Not just hear me, not listen to respond, but to SEE me as well. I don't feel judged, and she challenges me on my perspective and I appreciate that.

Reviewed January 2023

Mrs. Carleen is right on time. She was there for me when I wasn’t there for myself.

Reviewed January 2023

Carleen is a wonderful counselor. She listens very carefully, is caring, kind and yet steadfast in her guidance. She has my total trust.

Reviewed January 2023

Ms. Carleen is heaven sent! I am so grateful for her honesty and how she encourages me.

Reviewed December 2022

Dr. Gates is the best. She truly helps me. She also feels like a great friend.

Reviewed December 2022

She is so patient and kind and really takes the time to listen to you and hit the nail right on the head every time. Such a joy to have experienced such an amazing spirit. I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed December 2022

Mrs. Gates has been great! I can tell she truly cares about what I'm saying and providing the help that I need.

Reviewed December 2022

You are awesome! And I'm glad you chose me to be my therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

I love her

Reviewed November 2022

I feel very blessed to have been paired with Carleen. She is supportive and kind, but does not shy away from telling me things I may find difficult to hear. I am encouraged by the work we are doing together and feel confident that I will be much healthier and happier through working with her.

Reviewed November 2022

Carlsen has been absolutely wonderful! She has talked me through all my problems and has been thorough with her responses. I would recommend her to anyone she is such a wonderful person!

Reviewed November 2022

Carleen Gates is a great therapist. She very attentive and she allows you to express your feelings without being judged.

Reviewed November 2022

She is a great person and a great listener very patient

Reviewed November 2022

Love my therapist!!

Reviewed November 2022

Ms. Carleen is a truly wonderful therapist! She’s professional, caring, and extremely easy to talk to. I’ve worked with her for almost a year now and I felt that way about her on day one, and still feel that way now. I really can’t put into words just how great she is at what she does. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2022

She listens very well and is down to earth when giving her advice

Reviewed September 2022

I am so greatful for Carleen and her gift of counsel and guidance. I would highly recommend her for anyone struggling with their relationships and finding hope in the daily grind of life.

Reviewed September 2022

I feel very encouraged to continue after our first session.

Reviewed September 2022

She has been wonderful. She has helped me understand that my feelings are valid. She pays attention to my journals and she pin points things in my words that I never realized were part of my problem.

Reviewed September 2022

Wonderful attentive and reassuring. Strongly recommend Mrs. Gates for those needing to gain confidence and helping sorting through & understanding circumstances. Great at self reflection and past traumas and bringing you to awareness of those things. She’s great!

Reviewed August 2022

Carleen Gates is Awesome!! She really helps me to realize my self worth.

Reviewed August 2022

Ms. Gates is professional, listens, empathetic and shows that she cares. She doesn’t push or judge. She gave me important things to think about based on our conversations. She is a gem!

Reviewed July 2022

She is the best!!!

Reviewed May 2022

I love and appreciate my therapist

Reviewed March 2022

Carleen always encourages and supports me. She has gotten me through many struggles and has helped me develop coping skills I wouldn’t have otherwise. I feel like she genuinely cares about everything I am going through. She’s the best!

Reviewed March 2022

I am immensely fortunate to have her as my therapist! She is helping me overcome my trauma and listens to me and it shows through our sessions. I'd recommend her to anyone who needs help in trauma and self esteem!

Reviewed March 2022

She listens and is helping me to unlearn the negative. She is giving me more confidence and self esteem.

Reviewed March 2022

I cannot say enough wonderful thing about Ms. Carleen. She is kind, patient, encouraging, and thorough. She is equipping me with the tools I need to navigate grief and the many anxieties I have. I appreciate how she challenges and encourages my faith throughout my journey to healing.

Reviewed March 2022

Best therapist I’ve ever had

Reviewed February 2022

Carleen has been a great help to me in the month I’ve been able to consult with her. She has given me so much to think about, and reminds me of ways to cope and is very direct which is what I’ve needed.

Reviewed February 2022

Carleen is great! She’s so nice and friendly and really makes me feel comfortable to be able to express myself in ways I haven’t before.

Reviewed February 2022

Carleen Gates is heaven sent for me. She is exactly what I needed. I’m so thankful to have her as my therapist. She’s kind, patient, understanding, and also a good listener. I admire her patience and how she listens and respond to me. It’s always positive and honest. I’m very grateful to have her as my therapist. She deserves 100 stars!!!

Reviewed January 2022

Ms. Carleen was nothing short of Amazing!!! I looked forward to our sessions every week! She has helped me tremendously during our time & I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2021

My therapist is the greatest because she really listens and really hears what you are saying .

Reviewed November 2021

I could write a lot, but in short she is awesome. Very positive and informative on what and how to do things. A non-judgmental ear, with many ways to help.

Reviewed November 2021

I love my counselor!! She is insightful and actually listens to me!

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carleen Gates offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Carleen Gates works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Carleen Gates speak?

Carleen Gates speaks English.

How many years of experience does Carleen Gates have?

Carleen Gates has 10 years of experience.

Where is Carleen Gates licensed to practice?

Carleen Gates is licensed to practice in Alabama.

Does Carleen Gates accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Carleen Gates does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Carleen Gates offer?

Carleen Gates offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Carleen Gates?

Carleen Gates can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Carleen Gates?

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