- Focus on relationships
- Values-driven work
- Practical skills
About Gabriel
Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people untangle relationship and life stress. He often works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and codependency. Gabe aims to help clients notice what gets in the way of feeling better and build a clear path forward.
He begins by listening to a person's current situation and what they want their life to look like. Sessions focus on the thoughts, habits, and family patterns that shape choices. Gabe uses straightforward tools to change unhelpful habits and to strengthen communication skills for daily life.
Over two decades of clinical work inform his approach. He trained at the Family Institute at Northwestern and has practiced in Illinois for many years. That background includes time helping with relationship problems, mood challenges, and stress related to work and family roles.
In sessions he mixes practical skill building with attention to values and emotional experience. Techniques from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness help with mood and decision making. Behavioral strategies and motivational interview techniques support action and problem solving.
Gabe also draws on family-focused ideas to look at how early patterns affect current choices. He helps clients examine beliefs that limit them and try new ways of relating. The pace is collaborative and focused on clear, usable steps toward a person's goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Gabriel draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. ACT helps people name their values and take steps that match those values even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for codependency and life purpose questions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gabe treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences. Together they plan which tools to try and how to measure progress over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats available before scheduling since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or let someone choose a no-camera option if that feels better. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep work consistent with daily routines while focusing on practical skills and relationship work.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gabe help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, codependency, grief, career issues, addictions, and related life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
The style is collaborative and practical, combining skill building, mindfulness, and attention to values and emotions to support change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of experience as a clinician, with many years focused on relationship problems, mood concerns, and stress management.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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