- Depression support
- Communication work
- Trauma informed
About Mary
Mary Gates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She practices in Oklahoma and supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and family and interpersonal concerns. Mary also focuses on communication problems, social anxiety, isolation, post-traumatic stress, women's issues, and questions about life purpose.
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works collaboratively with each person to find practical strategies that fit their situation. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She helps people identify patterns that get in the way and experiment with new ways of coping and relating.
Her work often centers on improving communication and reducing social anxiety so daily life feels more manageable. Mary talks through concrete steps for reducing isolation, handling relationship stress, and addressing symptoms of depression or trauma. She also helps people who are questioning what matters next in work, relationships, or personal life.
Mary aims for clear, steady progress rather than quick fixes. She helps people set realistic, measurable goals and checks progress together. Where helpful, she draws on techniques shown to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Before booking, people should confirm current session options and formats. Mary conducts her practice in Oklahoma and sees clients in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How evidence-based techniques are used in remote sessions
Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide online work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. These techniques are practical and task-oriented, and they often include simple exercises you can practice between sessions.Mary also uses trauma-informed methods that prioritize stabilization and coping skills before approaching painful memories. These methods emphasize pacing, learning grounding or emotion-regulation strategies, and building up tolerance for difficult material over time.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is helping and what is not.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and behavioral experiments to remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and family or interpersonal concerns. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation, life purpose, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, practical style. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and testing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Oklahoma. The biography also notes licensure in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen location and subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the interface provided.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.