LPC

Valerie Keller Gates, LPC

Experience7 years
LocationOklahoma
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Valerie

Valerie Keller Gates is an Oklahoma-licensed professional counselor (LPC) who works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience and aims to meet people where they are, shaping treatment to match each person’s needs and pace. Her style blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral techniques and other evidence-informed methods to support practical change while honoring each person’s story.

Valerie emphasizes straightforwardness, warmth, and respect in sessions, believing that transparency helps clients feel comfortable naming difficult topics and exploring solutions. Her background includes work with individuals, families, and groups, and she has experience with a variety of complex presentations including addictions with dual diagnosis, behavioral concerns, and grief.

Valerie holds a Master of Human Relations with an emphasis in Licensed Professional Counseling from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Gerontology from Southern Nazarene University. She focuses on tailoring treatment plans collaboratively so that therapy aligns with clients’ goals and strengths.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Valerie integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective, offering empathy and acceptance so clients can explore concerns at their own pace; this is useful for building trust and addressing self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy is more skills-oriented, helping clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and improve coping skills.

Finding the right approach is viewed as a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to understand goals, preferences, and needs, then recommend and adapt methods so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. That collaborative planning includes revisiting techniques as progress is made and adjusting direction when it’s helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to attend sessions consistently, integrate therapeutic work into daily life, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, and life transitions.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used in sessions?

The therapist combines a client-centered approach with cognitive-behavioral tools and other modalities to tailor work to each person’s needs while emphasizing honesty, empathy, and collaboration.

What is Valerie Keller Gates' professional background?

She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked with individuals, families, and groups addressing mild to severe mental health concerns and complex presentations.

Where is this counselor licensed and practicing?

She is licensed as an LPC in Oklahoma, holding license number OK LPC 6622.

In which languages can I receive therapy?

Therapy is offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for remote work?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English

What Valerie can help with

Valerie Keller Gates works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

Valerie has experience with adults, families, and groups.

How Valerie approaches therapy

Valerie's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Valerie is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma, with 7 years of clinical experience.