- CBT focused
- Mindfulness practice
- Family systems
About Gabriel
Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is an Illinois licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. He works with young adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, career questions, parenting concerns, and other early-adulthood pressures. Gabe focuses on practical steps clients can use in day-to-day life.
He begins by clarifying what a person is facing now and what they want next. Sessions look at thoughts, habits, and family patterns that shape decisions. Gabe uses straightforward techniques to test unhelpful beliefs and build new coping skills.
His approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with family systems ideas. That means he pays attention to both individual thinking and the relationships that influence it. He also brings in behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to support mood and motivation.
Many clients work on communication skills during sessions. Gabe helps people practice how to express needs, set boundaries, and negotiate with others. Those skills are framed as tools you can try between appointments.
Gabe also helps with life transitions common in early adulthood - leaving home, starting work, shifting relationships, and decisions about family or fatherhood. He offers coaching-style support alongside therapy when people want clearer next steps.
He sees clients in Illinois and conducts work in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site’s online therapy options button.
How Gabe’s methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and values, then take actions that match what matters. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and decisions about career or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It is practical for mood, anxiety, and habit change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on how patterns of interaction and emotion shape close relationships and helps people change those patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabe treats this as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means the therapy style can shift as needs and results become clearer.
The profile does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in on a work break. They also let people practice communication skills and behavior experiments in the settings where problems happen. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, career questions, parenting, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with family systems ideas, and adds mindfulness, behavioral techniques, DBT elements, and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and family-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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