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Marcelo Gonzalez, LCPC

Affirming Illinois LCPC for identity and transitions
  • LGBTQ and identity support
  • Career and life transitions
  • ACT and mindfulness approaches

About Marcelo Gonzalez

Marcelo Gonzalez is an Illinois-licensed mental health professional, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), with 10 years of experience helping people navigate identity concerns, life transitions, and everyday stressors. He works from a holistic, client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy and affirmation while inviting clients to explore new perspectives and practical strategies for growth.

Marcelo has supported individuals, couples, and families facing issues such as identity exploration related to gender, race, and nationality, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, career shifts, and phase-of-life challenges. His practice also attends to LGBT concerns and acculturation stress, and he brings experience addressing intimacy-related matters and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, commitment issues, guilt and shame, HIV/AIDS, immigration-related stress, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, midlife concerns, financial stress, multicultural dynamics, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, prejudice and discrimination, and seasonal affective disorder.

To tailor support to each person, Marcelo blends several clinical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He seeks to meet clients where they are with a nonjudgmental and authentic stance, helping them identify patterns, overcome barriers, and create room for new ways to reach their goals.

Areas of Expertise

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 issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marcelo Gonzalez have?

Marcelo Gonzalez has 10 years of experience.

Is Marcelo Gonzalez a licensed therapist?

Yes, holds these credentials: LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). License details: IL LCPC 180.013409.

In which languages does Marcelo Gonzalez provide therapy?

Marcelo Gonzalez provides therapy in English.

Where is Marcelo Gonzalez located?

Marcelo Gonzalez is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Marcelo Gonzalez as my therapist?

Clients can work with Marcelo Gonzalez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marcelo Gonzalez work with international clients?

Yes, Marcelo Gonzalez works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marcelo Gonzalez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could online therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can produce meaningful progress. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adapting to life changes, research indicates that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions. This approach can offer similar therapeutic benefits while fitting differently into a person’s routine.

One major advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that best suits their needs - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other commitments. Licensed professionals offer these varied options so clients can choose what feels most comfortable.

Therapists trained in a range of approaches can adapt their methods to the online environment, and clients have the option to request a different therapist if a different fit is needed. For many people, virtual care extends access to qualified support while maintaining the therapeutic relationship and focus on goals and well-being.

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