About Cely
Cely Gonzalez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship concerns. She brings a warm, interactive style and an attitude of respect and compassion. Cely avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She uses conversational sessions that are tailored to each person's needs. Sessions often include goal setting, skills practice, and problem solving.
Background and approach
She blends several approaches to match how a person prefers to work and what they want to change. Cely has three years of clinical experience as an LMHC and additional experience in utilization review coordination. That background informs how she structures treatment plans and communicates about progress.
She has worked with people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and with those managing mood and attention differences. Her method is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then suggests tools such as cognitive restructuring, mindfulness-based strategies, or emotion regulation techniques.
The plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most. People looking for support can expect clear, concrete steps between sessions. Cely emphasizes skills that apply to daily life, such as managing stress, improving communication, and organizing routines.
The work aims to reduce obstacles and increase moments of stability and purpose.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those goals even when feelings are uncomfortable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and attention-related challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and day-to-day routine. Sessions may mix strategies so the plan evolves with progress and preferences.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when more depth is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is not desired. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking skills practice, or staying connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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