HelpPRO: Laura Leigh Gates, LCSW, BCD

Laura Leigh Gates, LCSW, BCD	Last Updated: 01/21/2012


Office and Contact Information

375 Housatonic Avenue Stratford, CT 06615	Phone: (203) 386-1725 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here

Harrison, NY 10520	Phone: (203) 386-1725 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: 5pm - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Friday: N/A
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 3 Hours
Weekends: 3 Hours

Accessibility:

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 25

Licensing:

CT - LCSW [003210]

NY - LCSW [R054573]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

American Assoc. for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Approved Supervisor

American Assoc. for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Clinical Member

Board Certified Diplomate (BCD)


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $150
Group: N/A
Family: $150

Sliding Scale: No

Free Services:

Information & Referral

Insurance:

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem Health Plans, Inc.)

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Century Preferred)


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Domestic Violence	Parenting Issues
Addictions/Substance	Dual Diagnosis	Personality Disorders
Adoption/Foster Care	Eating Disorders	Phobias
Aging	Family Dysfunction	Physical Illness/Impairment
Anger Management	Gender Identity	Pregnancy/Childbirth
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Grief/Loss	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Immigration/Newcomer	Self Abuse
Behavioral Problems	Infertility	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Bipolar Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Sexual Disorders
Career/Employment Concerns	Learning Disabilities	Sexual Orientation
Couple or Marital Issues	Life Transitions	Sexuality Issues
Depression	Men's Issues	Stress
Developmental Disability	Multicultural Issues	Trauma/PTSD
Dissociative Disorders	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Women's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Seniors (60 +)
Adults (26-59)	Preschool (Under 6)	Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Children of Divorce	Step Families
AIDS/HIV+	Chronic Illness	Transgendered
Cancer Patients	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Twins
Caregivers	Military/Veterans


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Hypnosis	Psycho-Educational
Coaching	Meditation/Relaxation	Psychodynamic
Cognitive/Behavioral	Narrative Therapy	Relational
Evaluation/Diagnostic	Parent Guidance	Sex Therapy
Feminist	Play Therapy	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Gestalt	Prevention	Systemic

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Family Systems	Supervision/Consultation
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Buddhist	Jewish	Muslim
Christian

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Hispanic	Portuguese
Asian	Irish	Russian
Haitian	Native American


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)