Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess, LMFT

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Therapist focused on relationships and life transitions

Details

Name	Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess
Credentials	LMFT
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Gabriel

Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people untangle stressful patterns and build clearer plans for change. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life and goals. Gabe begins by listening to current concerns and life circumstances.

He asks about what matters most and what a better future might look like. From there he maps out goals and small steps clients can try between sessions.

Background and approach

His work brings together cognitive behavioral ideas with family systems thinking. That helps people see how past experiences shape beliefs and relationships. He also uses behavioral work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support mood management and decision making.

Sessions often include straightforward skill practice. Gabe helps people develop communication tools for self-advocacy and navigates relationship struggles like commitment issues, infidelity, blended family adjustments, and divorce or separation. He also addresses stress, anxiety, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and life transitions.

Gabe has two decades of clinical experience and holds an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential. He trained at the Family Institute at Northwestern and has worked in Chicago settings with people facing mood disorders, addiction concerns, grief, and a range of relationship and identity questions.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Gabriel works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Gabriel among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Gabriel among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Gabriel among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Gabriel among the ways he works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Gabriel among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Gabriel among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Gabriel among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gabriel among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Gabriel directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Gabriel directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skill-based therapy work online

Gabriel blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to help people change how they relate to their stories and choices. Narrative work looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships, and helps create alternative, more helpful narratives. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping people take small steps toward what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving people space to be heard and to set their own goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gabe will talk with each person about their goals, values, and daily demands, then try methods that fit those needs. He treats the process as collaborative and adjusts methods based on what is helpful in practice.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations for role play and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or during a short break from work. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, and brief skill practice between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Gabe commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, parenting and fatherhood issues, addiction, grief, intimacy questions, anger, self-esteem, and life purpose concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He blends Narrative-informed thinking with CBT, DBT, ACT, and client-centered approaches to help people rewrite unhelpful stories and practice new skills.

What background does he bring to sessions?

Gabe brings 20 years of clinical experience and a history of work with relationship problems, anxiety, mood issues, and stress management.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and works with clients located in Illinois.

In what languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Gabe offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin work with him?

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