Frederick L Gates Ph.D is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I have been practicing for over 20 years working with adults and couples in all life stages. I am especially effective with men new to therapy and uncomfortable with their emotional lives. I help them to identify the emotions they are feeling and exploring effective ways of expressing themselves. I also specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic, teaching clients to use cognitive behavioral techniques to better manage their stress and anxiety. In recent years I have worked with first responders such as police, firemen, and military personnel. Adults who experience anxiety and panic usually make uncertainty dangerous. Internal cognitive and body sensations often trigger panic symptoms including rapid heart rate, hyper ventilation and sweating. Treatment helps clients identify signs of on coming panic and to use techniques to distract and relax before anxiety arises to overwhelming panic. Where appropriate I encouraged clients to seek additional treatment to support their growth an