Cely Gonzalez, LMHC | Therapist in Florida

Warm and interactive
Practical coping skills
Collaborative goal setting

About Cely

Cely Gonzalez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to parenting and career. She also supports people dealing with trauma or abuse, codependency, ADHD, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. Her warm, respectful manner aims to make it easier to talk about difficult topics.

Cely uses plain talk and active listening when meeting with clients. She adapts her approach to each person instead of using one fixed method. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and improving emotional coping skills. She does not use stigmatizing labels and treats people with sensitivity and compassion.

Her background includes work as an individual counselor and as a utilization review coordinator. That experience shaped a practical focus on problem solving and helping people navigate care systems while also addressing personal goals. She brings three years of clinical experience as an LMHC to her practice.

Therapeutic work may include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, building behavior changes, and practicing emotional regulation. Techniques are chosen from approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotion-focused strategies to meet a person’s needs. The therapist and client set goals together and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Cely encourages people who are ready to make a change to take the next step. To begin, visitors can use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult feelings while clarifying what matters to you. It helps people move toward meaningful actions even when emotions are intense. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work fits real life.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make regular work on skills and homework easier to maintain between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Cely supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related topics such as codependency and family of origin problems.

What is the therapist’s general approach in sessions?

Her style is warm and interactive, using active listening and plain language. She tailors methods to each person and focuses on practical steps and emotional coping skills.

What experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has worked as an individual counselor and as a utilization review coordinator and has three years of experience as a practicing LMHC.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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