Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
How Gabriel works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gabriel
Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage strong emotions and build clearer relationships. He works with adults on issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship problems. Gabe writes straightforward goals and practical steps so people leave sessions with something to try between meetings.
He starts by listening to what is happening now and what someone wants their life to look like.
Background and approach
From there he maps out small, manageable changes and skills to try. Sessions focus on clearer communication, mood management, and choosing actions that match a person’s values. Gabe blends behavioral tools with mindfulness and acceptance strategies.
He also uses cognitive approaches to notice and question unhelpful thoughts. This mix is aimed at improving day-to-day coping and decision making rather than promoting quick fixes. With two decades of experience, Gabe draws on work with relationship challenges, stress, mood disorders, and addiction-related concerns.
He holds an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, LMFT, and practices in Illinois. People often come to Gabe for help with parenting stress, blended family issues, codependency, or work-related pressure. He offers concrete skill-building around communication, boundary setting, and emotional regulation.
The approach is collaborative and action-oriented, with attention to each person’s goals and life context.
What Gabriel works with
Everything Gabriel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gabriel's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gabriel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Gabe uses evidence-based approaches online
Gabe commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools for mood and behavior change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabe will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit those goals. He treats the selection of methods as a collaborative decision and adjusts based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for short check-ins, homework support, or quick coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Gabriel
What concerns does Gabe commonly address?
He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, addictions, grief, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Gabe uses a practical mix of cognitive and behavioral techniques along with mindfulness and acceptance ideas to build skills and change unhelpful habits.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has about 20 years of counseling experience working on relationship problems, mood concerns, and stress management in clinical settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and provides services while based in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Gabe works with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.