- ACT based work
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered focus
About Fritz
Fritz Gelin is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Illinois with three years listed experience in private practice settings. He works with people who bring stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and relationship or family issues, including blended family challenges.
Fritz uses straightforward talking and practical techniques rather than jargon. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and make values-based choices. He also uses client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions direct and goal-oriented.
Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and what gets in the way. Fritz helps people map unhelpful thoughts, practice small experiments, and build clearer communication habits. He can also address compulsive behaviors and process addictions through stepwise behavior changes and relapse prevention strategies.
He offers help for life transitions such as midlife shifts, aging concerns, and the strain of merged households. Fritz speaks English and French and accepts international clients, which can help when language or distance matters.
Background includes clinical work in crisis settings and program coordination in Illinois. He emphasizes giving clients options for problem solving and uses an eclectic mix of methods so sessions stay practical and focused on next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that match those values. Online sessions using ACT often focus on noticing thoughts and trying brief behavioral experiments between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives clear exercises to shift patterns; this works well for anxiety, depression, and many addictive behaviors because exercises can be practiced between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Fritz will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to pick methods together. That collaborative decision helps keep sessions practical and aligned with the person’s daily life.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or travel because they remove commute time and can shorten check-ins when needed. Others prefer a fuller hour for skill practice or role play. Discuss scheduling needs and session length when you book so the format matches everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to blended households?
He lists blended family issues among his areas of focus and can help with loyalty conflicts, routine merging, and role adjustments.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His approach mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered ideas, and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions practical.
How much clinical background does he have?
The profile lists three years of experience in the practice context and prior work coordinating programs at a crisis center.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois as an LCPC.
Can I work with him if I don’t live in the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and he speaks both English and French.
Which session formats are used?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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