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Fritz Gelin, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC counselor - stress and addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered methods
About Fritz
Fritz Gelin is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Illinois with three years of post-licensure experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, family concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
He offers straightforward, problem-focused sessions that emphasize practical steps. Fritz uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered and solution-focused ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also brings experience from coordinating programs at a crisis center.
In sessions he helps people name patterns that get in the way and then test new habits. Conversations often move quickly from understanding a problem to trying small, measurable changes between meetings. Tasks and short experiments are common parts of the work.
Fritz works in English and French and accepts international clients. He asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session, which helps shape initial goals and practical steps.
His background includes clinical counseling in community settings and program coordination at a crisis center. The focus is on clear strategies that people can use in everyday life, with attention to issues such as substance use, obsessive behaviors, aging concerns, blended family challenges, and men’s issues.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Fritz often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint unhelpful thought patterns and to set small practice tasks that people can try between meetings. CBT sessions tend to focus on concrete steps, tracking results, and adjusting strategies based on what works for the person.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult feelings are present. ACT is often paired with behavioral experiments and practical goal-setting for life changes and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Fritz will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then recommend strategies to try. That recommendation can change as progress is tracked and new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a hectic week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling preferences and any practical needs during the matching questionnaire and first session so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses through small, practical experiments between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He holds an LCPC and has three years of post-licensure experience plus prior work coordinating programs at a crisis center.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can people outside the United States schedule with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or regulatory questions before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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