- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and grief
- CBT and client-centered
About Valerie
Valerie Keller Gates is an Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures such as anxiety, stress, relationships, grief, depression, and life changes. Valerie also helps with attention concerns, mood conditions, parenting challenges, and trauma-related problems.
She trained with a focus in human relations and counseling after earning a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Gerontology and a Masters of Human Relations with emphasis in Licensed Professional Counseling. Over her career she has worked with individuals, families, and groups and has experience with a wide range of concerns from mild to more severe mental health struggles.
Valerie uses a client-centered base and combines it with cognitive-behavioral techniques and other methods to address specific problems. In sessions she aims to be direct and honest, and she encourages straightforward conversation about what is causing stress or holding someone back. She adapts her style to each person rather than following a fixed script.
Practical problem solving and real-life skills often appear in her work together with exploring personal stories and patterns. That can mean looking at thought patterns, trying new behaviors, or using structured techniques to process past events. The plan for sessions is built around the client's goals and needs.
She expects clients to take an active role in the work and to bring examples from daily life. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings while also making room to talk through painful experiences and relationship struggles.
Online approaches and how they can fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own experience and priorities. It involves listening closely, reflecting what a person says, and shaping sessions around what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone feels uncertain about choices or needs a clear place to begin work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and develop new habits. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress tied to school, work, or relationships.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured method to address distressing memories and trauma. It aims to reduce the intensity of memories and the emotional reactions attached to them. EMDR can be helpful when past events continue to affect daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the individual's needs and adjust them over time in a collaborative way.
Session logistics should be checked before booking since formats are not listed here. Confirm which online session options are offered and how they run. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments can work around school or work commitments.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, life changes, trauma, parenting concerns, bipolar and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques and other methods like mindfulness and narrative work to address thoughts, behaviors, and personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as an Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, families, and groups.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LPC credential in Oklahoma and practices with that license within the state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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