About Gabriel
Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next steps. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and life transitions. Gabe communicates in straightforward terms so worried parents can quickly grasp what to expect in sessions.
Gabe uses practical methods to identify the barriers that get in the way of day-to-day wellbeing. He listens to what’s happening now, then helps shape a clear plan based on a person’s own goals.
How Gabriel works
Sessions often include skill building for mood management, decision making, and clearer communication. Over 20 years Gabe has worked with a range of concerns including addictions, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. He also focuses on blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and problems around commitment and infidelity.
That experience informs how he helps people untangle patterns that repeat across relationships and life roles. Gabe draws from several therapeutic approaches to meet practical needs. He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques, and he uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when useful.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are common tools during sessions. Gabe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - based in Illinois. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
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Gabriel lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Gabriel works with
The areas below are the ones Gabriel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Gabriel often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that line up with those values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance has become limiting. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gabe works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts techniques as sessions progress so work stays relevant and actionable.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, ongoing coaching, or when people prefer written conversations. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while still focusing on concrete skills and progress.
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