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Fritz Gelin, LCPC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and French
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About Fritz

Fritz Gelin offers support for people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, grief, depression, and related life challenges. He approaches care with a focus on giving clients space to be heard and to explore practical options for change.

Background and approach

Fritz's background includes three years practicing as an LCPC, and he brings a collaborative stance that centers the client's priorities while drawing on structured therapeutic tools when they fit. He works from methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring interventions to individual needs.

Fritz provides services in English and French and accepts international clients, offering flexible session formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients who are ready to begin can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on his availability.

His practice is located in Illinois and he holds the IL LCPC license number 180.011479.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and commit to meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skills training, which is often helpful for stress, mood concerns, and managing compulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand goals, preferences, and the specific issues they want to address, then recommend and adjust methods as therapy progresses so that care stays aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care across distances. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same practical interventions described above while adapting sessions to the communication style and needs of the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Fritz address?
He works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, bipolar symptoms, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style blends client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create practical, goal-oriented work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Fritz has three years of experience as an LCPC and draws on those years to support people with diverse concerns and treatment needs.
What credentials and location are on file?
He is credentialed as an LCPC with license IL LCPC 180.011479 and is based in Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services to people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English, French

What Fritz can help with

Fritz Gelin works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and depression.

Fritz works with clients presenting with a wide range of issues, including bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression.

How Fritz approaches therapy

Fritz's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Fritz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois.