Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess , LMFT

Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Chicago who helps people better understand and accept themselves. He focuses on identifying barriers to well-being and developing a practical road map toward improved health and functioning.

He begins by exploring the concerns a person brings and the broader context of their life, then works toward an individualized vision for the future. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Family Counseling Theory to trace how early and ongoing experiences shape beliefs, expectations, and preferences, and he supports clients in examining and challenging thoughts or patterns that are limiting or no longer serving them.

He also uses behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to support mood management, clearer decision making, and effective problem solving. Communication skills training is part of his work to help people advocate for themselves and strengthen relationships. He graduated from the Family Institute at Northwestern, and throughout his 17 years as a counselor he has worked with individuals, families, and couples, with particular experience helping people navigate relationships, anxiety and mental illness, and general stress management.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess draws from several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify personal values and to take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which supports symptom reduction and improved coping for mood and anxiety concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps the client access their own resources for growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gabe works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques from different approaches rather than relying on a single model.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and the ability to connect from different locations, enabling ongoing support and consistent progress with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to the online setting.