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Allison Gates
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
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Quincy, MA 02171
Let's Connect (617) 362-4307
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Allison Gates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has more than 10 years of experience collaborating with a diverse population of individuals encompassing adults, teens, youth, couples, families, and groups needing psychotherapeutic counseling and support. Allison’s professional practice includes treating individuals amongst varying stages of human development and throughout the lifespan who may present with a variety of co-occurring conditions, including, but not limited to, life transitions, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, trauma.
Allison completed both her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Massachusetts-Boston. She utilizes interpersonal-relational, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally-focused approaches.
Allison aims to create a warm and caring relationship with you to assist in building on your strengths, innate talents, learned skills, passions and interests, as well as encourage you to explore what motivates you in life as it aligns with your authentic true self. She possesses a refreshing energy as well as an impassioned yearning to truly help people.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- Out of Network
- Private Pay
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Allison Gates
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 11530 Allison Gates
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through Evergreen Certifications Certified Clinical Trauma Professional/200503 / 2023
- Attended University of Massachusetts Boston, Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2016
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Dual Diagnosis
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (617) 362-4307
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Allison Gates
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP