Dr. Keith Cates

Dr. Keith Cates uses practical talk therapy to help people find their footing during change. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life shifts.

He focuses on clear, goal-minded conversations. Sessions look at what feels stuck and what small changes might make life better. He also helps people facing work stress, compassion fatigue, and career questions. Concerns around intimacy, relationships, sleep, and self-esteem are part of his practice.

Dr. Cates has experience supporting first responders, veterans, and others affected by traumatic events. He also addresses topics such as BDSM and kink, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and fatherhood issues. He aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while tailoring the work to each person’s needs.

His approach blends existential ideas, mindfulness, EMDR techniques, and solution-focused methods. That mix helps people process past events and build practical coping steps for the present. He encourages collaborative planning so each person leaves sessions with concrete next steps.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and location is listed as Alabama for his practice.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Cates uses existential therapy, EMDR techniques, and mindfulness methods to help people manage change and process difficult experiences. Existential therapy looks at meaning, values, and choices to help people facing big life questions. EMDR techniques are used to work through distressing memories so they feel less disruptive. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss your goals, preferences, and history and then shape a plan that fits. That collaborative process helps decide which methods to emphasize and what practical steps to try between sessions.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt EMDR techniques and mindfulness exercises for remote sessions, and solution-focused planning can move forward effectively in virtual visits.