Dr. Keith Cates, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Keith Cates offers a straightforward, person-centered approach rooted in practical methods. He holds LPC and Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials and brings 16 years of clinical experience to his work. Dr. Cates focuses on helping people navigate relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress. He also addresses challenges around self-esteem, career strain, and sleep problems.

He has particular experience supporting people affected by compassion fatigue and those connected to first responder and military work. He also helps clients who are exploring BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and fatherhood issues. His background includes post-traumatic stress and coping with large-scale natural or human-caused disasters.

In sessions he adapts the conversation and plan to each person’s needs. He uses techniques from Existential Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match the issue and the client’s goals. Expect a mix of focused discussion, practical skills, and attention to your values and life meaning.

Dr. Cates aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He frames therapy as a partnership and supports clients who want change and greater fulfillment. His practice is based in Alabama and sessions are provided in English.

To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches fit with online therapy

Existential Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and make choices that reflect their values; it focuses on questions of meaning, responsibility, and purpose and can help when life changes or feelings of emptiness are present.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured approach used to address traumatic memories and their emotional impact by working through distressing memories and the reactions they cause.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity to stress and to improve focus and sleep patterns. These approaches are chosen to match specific problems and goals rather than being applied the same way to everyone.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That discussion may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. A conversation about scheduling and format helps make therapy workable for everyday routines.