- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Valerie
Valerie Keller Gates is an Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and managing life changes. Valerie also addresses issues like parenting struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Valerie earned a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Gerontology from Southern Nazarene University. She completed a Master of Human Relations with an emphasis in Licensed Professional Counseling at the University of Oklahoma. Her background includes work with individuals, families, and groups, and with people facing mild to severe mental health challenges.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she also draws on EMDR, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy when useful. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear strategies. Conversations are straightforward and honest, with space to talk through problems and set realistic goals.
Valerie adapts how she works to each person’s needs, starting where the person currently is and building from there. She aims to be direct and genuine in sessions to encourage honest discussion about difficult topics. Treatment plans are created with the client and adjusted as progress is made.
People often come to her for help with family and blended family concerns, communication problems, issues around control and codependency, infidelity and jealousy, and the emotional effects of divorce and separation. She also addresses financial stress, veteran-related concerns, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors.
How Valerie’s approaches translate to online work
Valerie commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead, helping people talk through their immediate concerns and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.She also uses elements of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate to address trauma-related symptoms. EMDR involves structured processing of distressing memories and can be helpful for people who are coping with past abuse or other traumatic events.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Valerie will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit. Session plans are revisited and adjusted as progress or needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use techniques like thought records, mindfulness exercises, and exposure planning in between meetings to support progress.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, and incorporates EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative methods as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counseling experience in Oklahoma, including work with individuals, families, and groups.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.