- Blended family issues
- CBT and mindfulness
- Communication skills
About Gabriel
Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on relationship strain, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and blended family issues. Gabe concentrates on practical steps people can use right away to manage mood and improve communication.
He begins by listening to what is happening now and what the person hopes will change. Then he maps out concrete goals and small experiments to test new habits. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and behavioral tools to reduce unhelpful thoughts and ease daily stress.
Gabe also draws on family-focused ideas to look at how expectations and roles affect relationships. He helps people name patterns that cause conflict and practice different ways of responding. Sessions often include skill-building for clearer communication and steps for better decision making.
Motivational approaches are used when people want support with change, such as addressing addictions, codependency, or commitment questions. For clients facing big transitions Gabe offers coaching-style planning alongside therapy work to keep momentum between sessions.
He practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, readers complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Gabriel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult thoughts while committing to small actions that match those values; it can help people make steady changes during family transitions. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and builds practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and conflict behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring. That decision is reviewed as progress is made, so methods can be adjusted if something isn’t working.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or making attendance possible when managing caregiving responsibilities. They also let people practice communication skills in the settings where problems actually happen. Licensed professionals will discuss logistics and plan a schedule that works with daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to blended households?
He lists blended family issues along with relationship and parenting concerns and supports adults working through those challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and behavioral techniques with family-focused ideas to improve thinking and communication.
How long has he practiced?
He has 20 years of experience as a clinician and has worked with relationship stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and family issues over that time.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LMFT and practices in Illinois.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.