About Fritz
Fritz Gelin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and ADHD. He speaks English and French and works with people in Illinois and with international clients. Fritz keeps language plain and practical so busy parents can understand what to expect in sessions.
Fritz blends client-centered listening with structured strategies to meet each person where they are.
Background and approach
He offers straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help change unhelpful thought patterns. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and move toward those values. Sessions are focused and collaborative.
Fritz helps people set small, realistic goals and practices skills between visits. He talks through coping strategies for mood shifts, addiction urges, relationship stress, and overwhelm so people can try changes that fit their daily life. He brings three years of professional experience as an LCPC in Illinois and has worked in crisis program coordination.
That background shapes his calm, problem-focused style and his comfort with urgent concerns. Fritz adapts methods to each person's goals. He listens first, then outlines practical steps.
Many people appreciate the mix of empathetic listening and clear tools that guide progress one step at a time.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive every choice. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaning.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a hands-on method that targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches specific skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and addictive urges, often using practical exercises and homework between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest one or a mix of methods to try. Together you will check what helps and adjust the plan as needed.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use face-to-face interaction when you want a deeper connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing helps you organize thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around family obligations, work schedules, or travel.
Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
What is the overall therapy style you can expect?
What experience does the therapist have?
What credentials and location are on record?
In which languages can I speak with this therapist?
Which session formats are available for online work?
How are fees and billing handled?
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English, French
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.