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Valerie Keller Gates

Compassionate, practical counseling for life’s transitions

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Valerie

Valerie Keller Gates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma who works with adults and families facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other issues such as codependency, communication struggles, blended family dynamics, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. With seven years of clinical experience, she tailors care to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Her training includes a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Gerontology from Southern Nazarene University and a Masters of Human Relations with an emphasis in Licensed Professional Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. Valerie blends client-centered values with cognitive-behavioral techniques and draws on other methods such as EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative therapy when appropriate.

She emphasizes meeting clients where they are, offering direct yet compassionate guidance so people can honestly explore and process difficult feelings. Valerie frames treatment collaboratively, creating individualized plans that reflect each client’s needs and stage of life.

How Valerie’s Approaches Work Online

Valerie uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on client-centered therapy, focusing on empathy, respect, and meeting clients where they are to create a collaborative space for exploring goals and values. When appropriate, she may incorporate EMDR techniques to address distressing memories and trauma-related symptoms.

Deciding on the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Valerie works together with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Treatment plans are flexible and adjusted over time so the approach evolves as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy with Valerie is offered through a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase convenience and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions around work, family commitments, or geographic limits while still collaborating with a licensed professional on meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as codependency, infidelity, and OCD symptoms.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, often incorporating cognitive-behavioral techniques and other methods to match the client’s needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with adults, families, and groups, including people with mild to severe mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma, holding license number OK LPC 6622.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping 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 OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung 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