Marcelo Gonzalez
LCPC
Illinois
Affirming, practical therapy for life transitions
Continue with MarceloAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180.013409
- NPI
- 1518418037
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Practical skill-building
- Identity-aware care
About Marcelo
Marcelo Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with ten years of experience. He focuses on helping people work through stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and questions about identity. Sessions aim to be affirming and straightforward so people can talk about what matters to them without judgment.
He draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support change that fits a person’s values. Marcelo also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas, along with mindfulness practices, to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. He keeps explanations plain and offers practical steps people can use between sessions.
Marcelo pays attention to how identity and culture shape daily life. He helps people consider how race, gender, nationality, and other identities influence choices, stress, and relationships. This includes work around LGBT concerns, acculturation, prejudice and discrimination, and multicultural issues.
Other areas he addresses include intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, isolation, grief over life changes, money and career stress, and relationship styles such as polyamory or non-monogamous arrangements. He also supports people navigating HIV/AIDS, immigration matters, and sexual subcultures like BDSM and kink.
His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Marcelo encourages honest conversation, practical goal-setting, and small experiments to test new habits. People who want direct, empathetic guidance while keeping their own goals in focus may find his approach helpful.
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Approaches that guide online work and how they help
Marcelo uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build motivation step by step. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping someone move toward goals they value. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions aligned with their values. ACT is often useful for anxiety, life transitions, and finding direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Marcelo works collaboratively with clients to choose and adapt methods based on their needs and goals. If a technique isn’t fitting, he and the client will try different ways of working until they find what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and keep appointments consistent during work or travel. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others allow for longer, reflective work; Marcelo will help match the session style to what the client needs and their daily schedule. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marcelo commonly address?
He works with people on anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. He also supports those facing identity questions, relationship styles, and issues like compassion fatigue and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He emphasizes empathy, practical steps, and helping clients try small changes between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He brings ten years of clinical experience and focuses on identity, multicultural concerns, and life transitions in his work.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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