Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess , LMFT

Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Chicago, Illinois. He focuses on helping people deepen self-understanding and cultivate greater acceptance, working with clients to identify barriers to well-being and to create a clear road map toward healthier patterns of living.

He typically begins by assessing a person or family's presenting concerns and current life circumstances, then collaborates to define a practical vision for the future. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Family Counseling Theory to explore how past experiences shape beliefs, expectations, and preferences, and he supports clients in examining and challenging thoughts or ideals that are limiting or no longer useful.

He also uses behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing to support mood management, decision making, and problem solving. Communication skills and self-advocacy are common areas of focus, with interventions aimed at improving how clients express needs and negotiate relationships.

Mr. Seldess earned his training at the Family Institute at Northwestern and brings more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families on relationship issues, anxiety, mood concerns, and general stress management.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients address stress, relationship concerns, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and problem solving by teaching practical skills and coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's goals and pace - this approach helps people feel heard and build self-directed change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for stress, avoidance, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabriel collaborates with each person to determine which techniques and frameworks fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so the plan feels tailored and practical.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Clients can meet by video, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to stay connected between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access support from wherever a client is located in Illinois.