What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Rhonda Gates
Focus areas
Dissociative Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychotherapy
Mood Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Psychological Trauma
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Seniors (65+)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Treatment approaches
Brainspotting
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Rhonda Gates
Rhonda Gates, LPC Associate is supervised by Jenai Tidwell, LPC-S.
Are anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, trauma, or chronic stress making it hard to feel like yourself? Maybe you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, second-guessing every decision, or feeling emotionally exhausted no matter how much you rest. I work with people navigating anxiety disorders, OCD, intrusive thoughts, trauma and PTSD, and burnout who want relief from overwhelming thoughts and a greater sense of calm, confidence, and control.
As a trauma-informed therapist in Houston, I offer a warm, supportive space where healing and growth happen at your pace. I integrate Brainspotting (BSP), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you process difficult experiences, ease anxiety and OCD symptoms, regulate emotions, and build healthier coping skills.
I see clients in person at Fowler & Tidwell Counseling in the Galleria area and through secure online therapy (telehealth). I welcome clients of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities, including LGBTQIA+ clients.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. You don’t have to do it alone. Whether we meet in person or online, I’m here to help you find relief, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity, balance, and confidence.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Our work moves at your pace. Before we meet, you’ll complete a brief intake appointment with a member of our clinical team to take care of paperwork and initial assessments, so our first session can focus fully on you. From there, we’ll talk about what brought you in, what you’d like to feel different, and what feels manageable for you right now. Nothing is rushed, and you stay in control of what we explore.
If you’re seeking trauma therapy or support for PTSD, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore past experiences gradually. Brainspotting can help you process deeply held trauma without having to retell every painful detail, while CBT helps you understand and shift the thought patterns that keep distress going.
If anxiety, OCD, or intrusive thoughts are your main concern, we’ll use ERP and CBT to help you face fears in small, manageable steps and loosen the grip of compulsions, worry, and overthinking. You’ll never be pushed further than you’re ready to go.
Along the way, we’ll build practical coping strategies to manage emotions, strengthen resilience, and support your path toward empowerment and healing. Sessions are available in person in Houston or virtually, so you can choose what fits your life.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I combine Brainspotting, ERP, and CBT to support whole-person healing, and I tailor the process to your goals and comfort level.
Intake session: Before your first session with me, you’ll meet with a member of our clinical team for an intake appointment. This is where we complete paperwork and initial assessments, so our time together can focus fully on you.
Getting to know you: In our first sessions, we’ll talk about your history, current symptoms, and what you hope to change, whether that’s anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, trauma, PTSD, or burnout.
Building safety and coping skills: Before processing difficult experiences, we focus on grounding, emotional regulation, and coping tools so you feel steadier day to day.
Processing and change: Brainspotting helps you access and process deeply held trauma and stress held in the body. CBT focuses on reframing unhelpful thought patterns, and ERP helps you gradually face fears and reduce compulsions associated with OCD and anxiety.
Reviewing progress: We check in regularly on what’s helping and adjust our approach as you grow.
Together, these approaches address both the emotional roots of distress and the thought patterns that sustain it, helping you build resilience, confidence, and meaningful change.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $70 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $70 for 45 minutes
Office location
Rhonda Gates, MS, LPC Associate also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Houston-Clear Lake, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1235071648
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What practice does Rhonda Gates work with?
Rhonda Gates works with Fowler and Tidwell Counseling.
Where is Rhonda Gates's office located?
Rhonda Gates has 2 office locations, including in Houston and Broaddus, view full addresses on Rhonda Gates's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Rhonda Gates?
Rhonda Gates frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Rhonda Gates on their profile.
What languages does Rhonda Gates speak?
Rhonda Gates speaks English.
How do patients rate Rhonda Gates in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Rhonda Gates. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.