Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess, LMFT

Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and works to identify practical next steps that fit each person's life. Gabe draws on twenty years of experience to guide conversations toward clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.

Gabe begins by getting a clear picture of what is happening now and what the person hopes will be different. He looks at thoughts and habits that keep problems going and helps people test new ways of responding. Sessions focus on small, manageable changes rather than big promises.

He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and reframe unhelpful thinking. He also uses acceptance and commitment approaches and client-centered methods to build values-driven goals and strengthen motivation. Mindfulness exercises and behavioral tools are offered when they fit a person's needs.

Gabe pays attention to how family history and current relationships shape choices. He offers communication skill-building for clearer boundaries and healthier interactions. He also works on decision making, problem solving, and mood management so people can move toward their goals.

Gabe trained at the Family Institute at Northwestern and practices in Illinois as an IL Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. He has worked across a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, midlife change, intimacy and sexual issues, and challenges tied to parenting and blended families.

People looking for flexible session styles can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.

How therapy approaches translate online

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. Online CBT sessions often include practical homework, guided skill practice, and real-time problem solving for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward them. Online ACT sessions can include mindfulness exercises, values work, and experiential techniques to help with life transitions and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabe will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, a client-centered stance, or a blend fits best, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or people who prefer writing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, childcare, or travel schedules.