About Cely
Cely Gonzalez is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, addiction, and relationship challenges. She addresses parenting and family concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, issues related to intimacy, and career or self-esteem struggles. She works in English and provides care through several online formats.
Cely takes a warm, interactive approach in sessions. She listens with respect and responds with practical steps. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.
How Cely works
She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what the person wants to change. Her methods draw on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clearer values and committed action. In an initial session she will work with the person to identify priorities and build a simple plan.
Sessions are interactive and may include skill practice, goal setting, and problem-solving for everyday situations. She adapts language and pace to match what feels useful for each person. Cely has three years of experience as a counselor and provides services to people in Florida.
Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire to help pair someone with the right therapist and scheduling is done once matched.
Cely lists 12 ways of working on the entry:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What Cely works with
The areas below are the ones Cely selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-driven steps even when hard feelings are present. It is often useful for stress, life transitions, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replaces them with practical strategies and behavior changes for anxiety, depression, and many daily problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those goals. Sessions can change over time as needs shift, and skill practice or homework will be adjusted to what works for the individual.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill work. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing skill prompts, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
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