- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Gabriel
Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is an Illinois-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns along with parenting, career questions, addiction issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, and mood problems.
Gabe begins by listening to what is happening now and what a person hopes to change. He maps out practical steps that address immediate problems and build toward longer-term goals. Sessions focus on clear, doable work rather than jargon or vague promises.
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered practice to notice patterns in feelings and behavior. Mindfulness tools and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need ways to manage strong emotions day to day. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take small committed steps toward them.
Gabe also draws on family systems thinking to look at how relationships shape beliefs and habits. He works with communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation topics, and fatherhood concerns. He helps people identify unhelpful patterns such as codependency, commitment anxiety, or cycles of guilt and shame.
Sessions include work on decision making, problem solving, and building skills for handling stress. Gabe supports clients who want coaching around life purpose or career shifts as well as those navigating midlife questions. Work is offered in English and centered on the client’s goals and choices.
How his approaches translate to online work
Gabriel often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and shift difficult relational and emotional patterns. EFT focuses on identifying core emotions and changing how those emotions are expressed in relationships. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take small committed actions toward goals. ACT supports work on acceptance of difficult feelings while still moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which works well for anxiety, mood issues, and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gabe will help you decide which methods seem most useful based on your goals, current struggles, and preferences. He adapts techniques from different approaches to fit what you want to work on rather than insisting on a single method.
Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how your meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client, or full sessions when more time is needed. Talk with him during the matching process about what schedule and session length will work best for your life and responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus parenting, career questions, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a blend of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, CBT, client-centered work, ACT, DBT and mindfulness to notice feelings, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, and relationship issues in Illinois.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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