LMHC

Cely Gonzalez , LMHC

Therapist in Florida

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About Cely

Cely Gonzalez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who brings three years of direct counseling experience to her work. She has supported people across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, ADHD, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma. Her background also includes experience as a utilization review coordinator, which informs her understanding of care systems and treatment planning.

She works with clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, and approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion. Cely avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each client as an individual, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet unique needs. Her style is described as warm and interactive, encouraging collaboration while providing evidence-informed strategies.

Cely integrates a range of therapeutic methods to address specific goals and challenges, adapting techniques to the situation rather than applying a single rigid model. She emphasizes practical tools alongside exploration of underlying patterns to support lasting change. When someone is ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life, Cely offers steady support and guidance to help them move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Cely commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centered Therapy when working with clients. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior to reduce symptoms and improve functioning; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, and stress. ACT helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by accepting difficult experiences while committing to meaningful actions, which can support coping with trauma, life changes, and ongoing emotional pain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, respectful therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions, making it helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and parenting issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Cely will work with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to ensure the best possible match between treatment and personal circumstances.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, and they allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily lives.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Cely Gonzalez have?

Cely Gonzalez has three years of professional experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Cely Gonzalez a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is FL LMHC MH17039.

In which languages does Cely Gonzalez provide therapy?

Cely Gonzalez provides therapy in English.

Where is Cely Gonzalez located?

Cely Gonzalez is located in Florida.

How can I work with Cely Gonzalez as my therapist?

You can work with Cely Gonzalez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cely Gonzalez work with international clients?

Cely Gonzalez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cely Gonzalez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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