Jasmine Gates, LCSW, LISW-CP

Jasmine Gates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people navigating major life changes and relationship challenges. She focuses on clear, practical steps so clients can feel more confident and speak up for what they want. Jasmine brings a warm, down-to-earth style and a touch of humor to sessions.

Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are. She emphasizes strength-based and person-centered work that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Jasmine weaves in practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors in daily life.

She also draws on emotionally focused ideas to help people strengthen connection and communication. When needed, she adds psychodynamic perspective to better understand patterns that repeat across relationships and years. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who want to make concrete changes but feel stuck.

Jasmine has six years of clinical experience and holds an MSW and social work licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina. Her background in a military family exposed her to many cultures and life situations, which she uses to inform culturally aware care.

Common topics she works with include stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, issues around sexuality and gender, relationship and intimacy concerns, workplace strain, and self-esteem. She also supports people exploring non-monogamy, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and polyamory dynamics.

Outside of therapy she enjoys live music, open mics, brunch outings, and watching Food Network shows and favorite TV series.

Ways therapy approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and respected; it helps people clarify values and goals and build confidence to act on them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing small changes that reduce anxiety, improve mood, or ease stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and the bonds between people to improve communication and deepen connection when relationships feel strained.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort. That collaborative plan can shift over time as progress is made or priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simple to send quick updates or work through thoughts between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different life rhythms while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional growth.