About
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Cely
Cely Gonzalez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, addiction, trauma, and other life changes.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. Cely blends several therapy methods to match how a client prefers to work rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Her approach draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses elements of acceptance and commitment therapy to help people define values and commit to small steps in daily life. Techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work appear when they suit the issue at hand.
Cely has experience supporting people with parenting and family-related concerns, including blended family issues, fatherhood matters, and adoption or foster care challenges. She has also worked with people affected by domestic violence, substance concerns, codependency, and family of origin problems.
Conversations in sessions are practical and direct. Clients can expect clear skill-building, guidance on communication problems, and help with coping strategies for anger, mood changes, and stress. The therapist adapts methods over time based on progress and client feedback.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, practical steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, and problem patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers straightforward skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Working out which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try methods that match your needs. Together you adjust the plan if a technique does not feel useful or if priorities change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins during life changes. It can also let people choose shorter or camera-free check-ins when that suits their day. Ask about available formats when you sign up so sessions match your routine and needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, addiction, trauma, and related family issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is interactive and practical, using conversation and skill-building to address current problems and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin and schedule a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.