Fritz Gelin , LCPC

Fritz Gelin, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor who provides therapy in both English and French from his Illinois practice. With three years of clinical experience, he supports people facing a range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, self-esteem concerns, and transitions related to aging and midlife.

He grounds his work in a client-centered philosophy that prioritizes the individual’s voice and autonomy. That approach emphasizes empathy, respectful listening, and collaborative problem solving so clients can identify their own goals and paths forward. Fritz also integrates evidence-informed tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and other brief, solution-focused strategies to address patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress.

Fritz brings a flexible, integrative style to sessions, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs while drawing on acceptance-based and practical techniques when they fit. He works with a broad range of issues such as process addictions, substance concerns, communication and blended family challenges, loneliness, obsessions and compulsions, and compassion fatigue. As a licensed clinician, he aims to create a therapeutic environment where clients can explore change, build coping skills, and strengthen self-compassion.

Approach to therapy online and treatment styles

Fritz Gelin incorporates client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people explore values, build self-understanding, and make decisions that feel authentic. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to clarify personal values so actions align with what matters most - this can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and certain addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Fritz works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to connect from different locations and schedules. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support, help maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and make it simpler to practice new skills between sessions.