- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Valerie
Valerie Keller Gates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who focuses on helping parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting challenges. She uses a straightforward, caring approach and aims to meet people where they are. Valerie brings clear, honest communication to each session so clients can talk openly about difficult issues.
Valerie earned 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.
Background and approach
Over seven years she has worked with adults, groups, and people coping with a range of concerns, from mood disorders to trauma and substance use with dual diagnosis. Her style adapts to each person. She often combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to create practical steps clients can try between sessions.
She also uses narrative and mindfulness elements to help people reframe painful memories and manage stress in the moment. Valerie is direct, compassionate, and transparent in session. That approach helps when addressing sensitive topics like intimacy issues, family conflict, infidelity, or shame.
She tailors a treatment plan to the individual rather than relying on a single method. Parents who are juggling blended family dynamics, communication breakdowns, or the emotional strain of life changes will find a therapist who aims to listen closely and build usable strategies. She works in English and offers a mix of session types to fit different schedules.
What Valerie works with
Everything Valerie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Valerie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Valerie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Valerie's Methods Work Online
Client-centered therapy puts the client's perspective first. In practice this means sessions start with the client's goals and move at their pace, with the therapist offering reflective listening and gentle guidance. It helps people who need space to explore feelings and decide what changes matter most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It often includes homework between sessions and is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many parenting-related challenges where new habits can make daily life easier.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people read visual cues and hold more in-depth conversations. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, between-session support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make therapy more flexible for busy parents and people with changing schedules.
Questions people ask about Valerie
What concerns does she help with?
Valerie helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related concerns such as codependency or communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, plus elements of narrative and mindfulness work. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults, groups, and people facing a range of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma and completed a Master of Human Relations with emphasis in Licensed Professional Counseling from The University of Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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