- Anxiety and stress
- Career transitions
- LGBT and identity
About Marcelo
Marcelo Gonzalez is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with ten years of professional experience. He focuses on young adult concerns such as identity, anxiety, self-esteem, and career transitions, and also works with issues like intimacy, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
He helps people who feel isolated or overwhelmed by day-to-day stress. Marcelo talks through practical steps and different ways of looking at problems. He uses clear, direct conversation rather than jargon or long lectures.
Marcelo draws from a range of approaches to match what each person needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxious thoughts and avoidant patterns. He also brings client-centered listening and motivational interviewing when people are trying to commit to change.
He has experience supporting LGBT concerns, multicultural and immigration issues, and relationship styles including polyamory and kink-informed topics. He also addresses money stress, work transitions, and the strain of caregiving or compassion fatigue.
Sessions look at both small, immediate steps and longer-term patterns. Marcelo encourages honest conversation about identity, shame, and where expectations come from. He helps people untangle guilt, commitment questions, and feelings of being behind in life.
The approach is straightforward and practical. Marcelo aims to help someone in early adulthood find clearer priorities, reduce avoidant habits, and make decisions that fit their values.
Therapeutic approaches used online and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions based on their values rather than on anxiety or avoidance. It can be useful for someone stuck making decisions or feeling overwhelmed by expectations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing them with small experiments. It is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety and to change avoidance or procrastination patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting to help someone tell their story and clarify what matters most. It supports work on identity, shame, and relationship questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marcelo will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can start with a short conversation about what someone hopes to change and what has or hasn’t worked before.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut down travel time, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid needing to be on camera when that helps someone focus. Talk with him during the initial matching step to decide how sessions will fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Marcelo help with?
He works with anxiety, low self-esteem, career changes, identity concerns, and coping with life transitions. He also supports people with ADHD, intimacy issues, and stress related to work or money.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses direct conversation and practical steps. His style combines listening with action-oriented techniques from multiple approaches.
How much experience does he have?
Marcelo has ten years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns including multicultural and LGBT issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC, practicing in Illinois according to the credential provided.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are held.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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