Profile / United States
Marcelo Gonzalez, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC - Anxiety and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Values work with ACT
- Mindfulness practices
About Marcelo
Marcelo Gonzalez is an IL LCPC with 10 years of clinical experience working in Illinois and with international clients. He helps people facing anxiety, stress, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, career transitions, and issues related to sexual identity and alternative sex culture.
Marcelo uses clear conversation and concrete exercises to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often include practical skills drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness practices. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to help clarify values and next steps.
He pays attention to how identity and culture shape everyday problems. That includes concerns related to race, immigration, sexual orientation, HIV status, and non-monogamous relationship styles. Marcelo aims to help people sort through shame, guilt, prejudice, and isolation so they can make manageable changes in daily life.
Work in sessions tends to be direct and aimed at short-term gains as well as longer-term clarity. Clients can expect to set concrete goals, try new behaviors between sessions, and reflect on what works. Progress is measured in practical changes rather than abstract promises.
Marcelo combines client-centered listening with structured tools. He encourages self-reflection, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step planning to address problems such as burnout, career uncertainty, intimacy issues, and seasonal mood changes.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Marcelo commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, stress, and attention challenges. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people choose steps that match what matters to them rather than getting stuck on difficult feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marcelo works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. Together they review what’s helping and adjust methods and homework as needed so sessions stay practical and goal-oriented.
The therapist's biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm the platform and format before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so more consistent contact is possible. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and ACT exercises for remote sessions, such as guided behavioral experiments, values-mapping worksheets, and short mindfulness practices that fit into daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, career transitions, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and life changes, plus topics like kink, polyamory, and multicultural concerns.
How does he approach therapy day to day?
He uses straightforward conversation, practical exercises, and behavioral experiments. Sessions mix listening with concrete tools to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 10 years of experience as a clinician and holds an IL LCPC credential.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in mind when working with clients.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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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