Heather Gates, LPC, Cayce, SC | Psychotherapist

About Heather Gates

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Life Transition

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

Integrative

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Intervention

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Heather Gates

Heather Gates, LPC, supports individuals and families in South Carolina by providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to each clients unique needs. She offers therapy for children, teens, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Heather prioritizes creating a safe, respectful environment where growth and healing can take root. Her services are available to clients across South Carolina. Heather has a particular passion for helping children and adolescents build emotional resilience and overcome behavioral and developmental concerns. With extensive experience in treating ADHD, school avoidance, and childhood behavior issues, she collaborates closely with families to promote healthy communication and positive coping strategies. She is also deeply committed to working with teens facing anxiety, depression, and identity concerns, using age-appropriate approaches such as Play Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to support long-term emotional well-being. In addition to her work with youth, Heather specializes in treating anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and sleep disorders/insomnia. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help individuals develop emotional regulation skills, process painful experiences, and improve overall quality of life. She also provides faith-based counseling and Christian counseling for those who wish to integrate their spiritual beliefs into therapy. Heather has experience supporting diverse populations, including individuals navigating adoption or foster care, those on the autism spectrum, military personnel and veterans, and first responders. She also provides services for reproductive challenges, postpartum depression and anxiety, grief, and couples issues. Heather offers additional specialties and interventions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and family therapy, as part of her comprehensive therapeutic care. Outside the therapy room, Heather enjoys social ballroom dancing, knitting, reading, and exploring new recipes in the kitchen.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Heather Gates, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - South Carolina

440 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - South Carolina

Education and training

Regis University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1275148066

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Heather Gates?

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Is Heather Gates accepting new patients?

Heather Gates generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Heather Gates's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Heather Gates work with?

Heather Gates works with LifeStance Health - South Carolina.

Where is Heather Gates's office located?

Heather Gates has 2 office locations in Cayce, view full addresses on Heather Gates's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Gates?

Heather Gates frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Gates on their profile.