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Dr. Mary Gates

Therapist(She/Her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am Dr. Mary Gates, LPC I want to welcome you to Headway. To tell you a little about myself, I have been in this field for over twenty years. I am experienced in treating children, adolescent, and adults. My style is to create a warm, safe relationship and environment, so you feel comfortable in therapy. I use only evidenced based treatment modalities. I specialize in co-ocuring disorders, gambling addictions, couples and family issues, trauma, anxiety and depression. Welcome, Mary

My approach to therapy

I want you to feel comfortable, accepted, validated and heard. I do this by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust.

What you can expect from me

When you walk away from the session, I want you to feel that we are working on your goals and to give you coping skills you can use.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Capella University, MA (Master of Arts) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Oklahoma)
  • Licensed in
    Oklahoma
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Codependency Behavioral, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic, Brief Dynamic, Structural Family, Multi-Systemic (MST), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Behavior Modification, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English