- Trauma-informed approach
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical goal work
About Keith
Dr. Keith Cates is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of experience. He focuses on practical, person-centered work and aims to help people make concrete changes in their lives. He is based in Alabama and offers therapy in English.
Dr. Cates often helps people who are dealing with trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress. He also supports those coping with career challenges, low self-esteem, sleep problems, and major life transitions. He has additional experience with first responder concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and men's wellbeing topics.
His approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps a person can try between meetings. He uses methods drawn from existential therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused work when appropriate. The work is direct and practical, with attention to what matters most to the individual.
People who come to him can expect a respectful and sensitive tone. He emphasizes empowerment and building skills for day-to-day life. Conversations are aimed at understanding immediate concerns and finding realistic ways forward.
Dr. Cates’ training as an LPC and LMHC shapes his clinical perspective, and his years of practice inform how he responds to trauma, compassion fatigue, and role-related stress. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Remote work using EMDR, mindfulness, and focused goals
Existential therapy looks at meaning, values, and the choices people make. It helps when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure about direction. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method used to address distressing memories and trauma by working through them in a structured way. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices that can reduce stress and improve sleep and focus.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and choose methods together. That collaborative decision helps shape what happens in sessions and what tasks might be tried between meetings.
Session logistics are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find that working remotely makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Online work can also allow for continuity of care if moving or changing schedules is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to remote settings, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements when scheduling.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, career issues, sleeping problems, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on first responder issues, veterans, and men's wellbeing topics.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and goal-oriented. He combines practical steps with talk therapy to help people make day-to-day changes.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people with trauma, compassion fatigue, and role-related stress.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.