Valerie Keller Gates
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Oklahoma therapists accepting new clients
Johnny CawlfieldLMFT · 22 years experienceStress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Relationship issuesWork with Johnny
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About Valerie
I am a licensed professional counselor in Oklahoma. I received a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Gerontology from Southern Nazarene University and a Master of Human Relations with an emphasis in Licensed Professional Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. I retired from the Oklahoma Air National Guard in 2024 as an Equal Opportunity Advisor. I have experience with adults, families, and groups. I have worked with those struggling with mild to severe mental illness, as well as individuals who are struggling with issues including depression, grief & loss, abuse/neglect, addictions with dual diagnosis, behavioral problems, bipolar disorder, and parenting problems. I adapt my counseling style to each individual. However, in my experience, I have noticed that clients are more adaptable to me utilizing a counseling style of a client-focused approach. I believe that it is important to meet the client where they currently are in their journey of life and work from that point. I am a very transparent, honest, caring individual in my day-to-day life, and I bring that trait to each session with the belief that, in doing so, the client feels more at ease with being honest as issues and challenges are being processed. I believe everyone deserves respect and compassion as well as the opportunity to have added support when needed. My approach/style combines cognitive-behavioral and client-centered….just to name a few. A client’s treatment plan and the direction of the sessions will be tailored to meet the individual needs.
“Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come”.
What Valerie helps with
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Valerie works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Great!”
- “Valerie is the best! She listens to me and provides support and encouragement!”
- “She’s amazing!”
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- “I love her. She's very direct, which I need. She listens. I'm going to hate it when our sessions are done. She has helped me tremendously”
- “She is very sweet always very helpful, she has been a blessing”
- “I need a tough, to the point person and she's it. Yet she's also compassionate. I really like her”
- “Valerie is great!”
- “I appreciate being able to participate in counseling from anywhere in various formats. Valerie understands my concerns and helps me develop strategies to address them. She also helps me focus on what's truly important!”
- “She’s the best and so funny.”
- “I have been in therapy with Better Help on and off for a couple of years and have always had Valerie as my therapist and I absolutely LOVE her! She has helped me with so many different obstacles I've had along the way and she always finds a way to help me. I have not had one session where I did not feel satisfied. I am always feeling better after our sessions. I will continue to use her for as long as I am needing help. Thank you Valerie, your truly a blessing.”
- “Valerie is amazing. I have learned a lot from her.”
- “It has been absolutely amazing, I opened up to someone I didn’t know, but I knew I needed help. Valerie has helped me so much, with my childhood issues, and we are still working on my marriage issues. I am open taking good sound advice. VALERIE IS AMAZING!!!”
- “Very pleased.”
- “Valerie is very understanding and always knows the right words! Would definitely recommend her!”
- “Valerie is an outstanding and understanding counselor. Our sessions have been so helpful thus far.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.