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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Communication problems
About Mary
LPC Mary Gates is a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Colorado and Oklahoma with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, helping people manage symptoms and make practical changes.
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address communication problems and social anxiety. She helps people who feel isolated reconnect with others and works with those searching for clearer life purpose. Sessions also address post-traumatic stress and women's issues when they arise.
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. She works with each person to build coping strategies and problem-solving skills. Conversations focus on concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Mary has spent two decades refining ways to respond to interpersonal conflicts and addictive behaviors. She guides clients through skills practice, behavioral changes, and planning for difficult situations. Progress is measured in terms of what a person can try between sessions.
In sessions she prioritizes straightforward communication and practical tools. She invites discussion about personal values and realistic goals. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how her approach fits their needs.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavioral change. One common approach emphasizes skill building and behavior change to reduce anxiety and manage addictive patterns; it involves setting small goals and practicing new responses between sessions. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic events through structured work that helps a person reduce the intensity of distressing memories and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit the situation. That collaborative process guides which techniques are used in subsequent sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for a quicker check-in during a lunch break or between errands. If a session without video is preferable, some people find phone conversations simpler and less bandwidth intensive. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, goal-oriented style. Sessions focus on practical strategies, skills practice, and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through interpersonal and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Colorado and Oklahoma and based in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.