Jasmine Gates , LCSW, LISW-CP

Jasmine Gates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who also holds the LISW-CP credential. With six years of clinical experience, she focuses on supporting people through life transitions and offering affirming care for members of the LGBTQ+ community. She enjoys working with couples from a range of backgrounds, including polyamorous partnerships that are seeking greater connection and peace, and she provides focused support for women in and out of relationships.

Jasmine aims to create an atmosphere where people feel safe to vent, find relief, and explore their stories no matter how unconventional those stories may be. She emphasizes a collaborative, strength-based approach that treats each person as the expert on their own life while also offering structure and accountability toward meaningful goals. Whether the work centers on aligning life with personal values, clarifying identity, strengthening boundaries, or improving communication, she blends person-centered techniques with psychodynamic insight and a dose of approachable humor to build trust and confidence.

Raised in a military family with postings across the United States, Jasmine developed an appreciation for diverse backgrounds and perspectives that informs her culturally aware practice. She earned a Bachelor of Psychology from Eastern Michigan University in 2010 and a Master of Social Work from Johnson C. Smith University in 2017. When she is not working, she can be found attending open mics and concerts, enjoying brunch, or watching the Food Network and a mix of cartoons, dramas, and comedies.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jasmine Gates

Jasmine draws from client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s lived experience, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach is useful for those navigating identity, self-esteem, or life transitions.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT can be effective for stress, anxiety, depression, and improving coping strategies in day-to-day life.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is another tool in her practice for couples and relationship work, focusing on patterns of interaction and the emotions that drive them to help partners deepen connection and resolve conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jasmine collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She views therapy as a partnership where approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy with Jasmine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit work, family, and location needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and access care from different settings while working with licensed professionals who tailor approaches to individual circumstances.