- Social anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Communication
About Mary
Mary Gates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience in Oklahoma and Colorado. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addiction. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, communication problems, isolation and questions about life purpose.
Mary uses clear, evidence-based techniques in conversation and practical skill practice. She helps people notice what keeps difficult feelings in place and then practices new ways of responding. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what each person can manage.
Many clients come for help with social anxiety, isolation, or trouble speaking up in relationships and at work. Mary offers a straightforward way to break problems down into small steps. She helps people build simple tools they can use between sessions.
Her work also addresses the effects of trauma and post-traumatic stress by focusing on coping skills and stabilizing distress first. For depression and addiction concerns she combines behavioral strategies with attention to daily routines and motivation.
Mary pays attention to how identity and life stage shape stress and recovery. She has experience supporting LGBTQ+ people and older adults and uses that context when relevant. To begin, she asks about current struggles, personal goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Mary uses several evidence-based therapeutic techniques in clear, practical ways. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and behaving; these methods suit worry, social anxiety, and depressive thinking. Behavioral strategies involve stepwise practice of new behaviors and routines to reduce avoidance and increase daily functioning; these are helpful for isolation and addiction-related habits.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That process often begins with a short assessment and then testing methods in small, manageable steps so adjustments can be made together.
The practical benefits of online work make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during busy days, and make it easier to practice skills in real-life settings between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues like social anxiety and loneliness.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions use evidence-based techniques with practical skill practice and collaborative planning. Conversations focus on clear steps to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with these concerns across Oklahoma and Colorado.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Oklahoma. The listing also notes Colorado experience.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.