Cely Gonzalez, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

ACT and CBT methods
DBT skills practice
Parenting support

About Cely

Cely Gonzalez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC practicing in Florida with three years of post-licensure experience. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, relationship concerns, and ADHD among her areas of focus. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.

Her approach combines practical strategies with conversation. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people notice difficult feelings and respond differently.

In practice she keeps sessions interactive and person-focused. She listens to what matters most and works with clients to set small, actionable steps. For relationship and intimacy concerns she focuses on improving communication and identifying patterns that cause conflict.

Cely has experience supporting people coping with depression, bipolar concerns, and substance use issues as part of broader treatment work. She has also worked with adults connected to adoption and foster care, and with those managing family of origin and fatherhood issues. Her caseload has included clients who experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse.

Expect straightforward conversation about goals and progress. Sessions often include skill-building, behavior changes, and reflection on values. To begin clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the platform.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match their values. It often includes short exercises to practice acceptance and chosen actions that reduce avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It typically uses short homework tasks and behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. That process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what helps and what to change.

The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum between sessions while they practice ACT or CBT skills in everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Money and financial issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Workplace 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

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship issues, ADHD, depression and related areas listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are interactive and practical, focusing on skills, behavior changes, and clear goals rather than long lectures.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She holds a Florida LMHC credential and has three years of post-licensure experience noted in her profile.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.

Can I work with her in another language or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are used for sessions?

The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current options on the platform before scheduling.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.