Therapist profile
Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess, LMFT
Illinois
LMFT in Illinois - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Illinois / 166000965
- NPI1629239439
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness skills
- Communication work
About Gabriel
Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, grief, addictions, and anger. Gabe begins by understanding what is happening now and what the person hopes to change.
He asks practical questions about current life circumstances and the problems that keep coming up. Sessions often focus on identifying thoughts and habits that get in the way. He uses straightforward tools to manage mood, make decisions, and solve problems.
Gabe blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with family systems ideas to look at how past experiences shape beliefs and expectations. He helps people test and revise unhelpful thoughts. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus on personal values.
Behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing are part of his work when people need help breaking cycles or making sustained changes. He teaches communication skills aimed at clearer self-advocacy and healthier interactions with others.
Gabe trained at the Family Institute at Northwestern and has spent his career supporting adults through relationship struggles, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. He practices in Illinois and holds the LMFT credential.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. In practice this means exercises to notice reactions, identify priorities, and try small actions that align with those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments. Online sessions can include homework, thought records, and planned behavioral tasks to try between meetings. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabe uses a collaborative process to decide whether ACT, CBT, or other techniques fit a person's goals and preferences. He checks in and adjusts methods based on what helps most. Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make practicing skills between meetings simpler. If you need quieter surroundings, less bandwidth, or a shorter appointment to fit a break at work, discuss those needs during the intake and scheduling steps.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, and related life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
He blends cognitive behavioral methods with family-systems thinking, using behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address mood and decision making.
How long has he practiced?
He has 20 years of experience working as a therapist with adults on relationship struggles, anxiety, stress management, and mood issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Illinois.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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