- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Stress and addiction support
About Cely
Cely Gonzalez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of counseling experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and other life changes.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered work. Sessions focus on naming and processing strong feelings, noticing patterns in relationships, and developing practical ways to manage distress. Conversations aim to be straightforward and goal-directed, while also exploring how emotions link to behavior.
Cely describes her style as interactive and respectful. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works with each person to shape the pace and focus of therapy. Typical topics include communication problems, intimacy-related issues, family of origin concerns, and coping strategies for mood and stress difficulties.
She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, substance use concerns, body image, and commitment or control issues. Clinical work can address both short-term problems and longer-standing patterns that affect relationships and daily functioning.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Florida. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site’s online therapy options.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and track core emotions and see how those feelings affect relationships and behavior. EFT is often used when attachment patterns or difficult-to-name emotions are getting in the way of connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without trying to fight them, then taking value-driven action; it is helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives practical tools to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques from different approaches, and together decide what fits best for the client’s needs and preferences. That match is reviewed as work proceeds rather than assumed at the first session.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can adapt exercises, emotion-focused conversations, and skills practice to remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused on daily challenges.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and related life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT and client-centered methods to address emotions, behavior, and relationship patterns.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of counseling experience.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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