Fritz Gelin, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 3 years in practice

Fritz Gelin is an Illinois-based counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.011479 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1093003469 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English, French

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About Fritz

Fritz Gelin is an Illinois-based counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and low self-esteem. He communicates in English and French and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed. Fritz holds an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and brings several years of professional experience to his practice.

He centers his work around a client-centered way of relating, giving people room to speak and choose options that fit their life.

Background and approach

Fritz also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He adapts methods to what each person actually needs rather than following a single formula. Sessions often focus on clear, achievable steps.

That might mean setting small goals, practicing coping skills for anxiety, or mapping choices when facing a life change. Fritz pays attention to practical concerns like communication problems, substance-related behaviors, and struggles with self-love or body image. His background includes coordinating programs at a crisis center and working across a range of concerns such as bipolar mood shifts, anger, and process addictions.

He emphasizes listening first, then helping people try approaches that feel manageable. Fritz aims to support gradual progress and clearer next steps for daily life. People who prefer plain language and goal-oriented sessions may find his style helpful.

He offers multiple online formats and is available to work with clients both in Illinois and internationally.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Fritz lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love

Approaches Fritz names

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Online support

How Fritz Uses Practical Approaches Online

Fritz commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports taking meaningful action toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Choosing the right approach happens together. Fritz will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. He adapts methods as the work progresses so the plan stays aligned with the person’s needs and pace.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be a simpler option with less bandwidth, and messaging suits quick check-ins or brief progress notes. These options aim to make consistent care more convenient and flexible for people managing work, caregiving, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Fritz help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He works in a client-centered way and combines that with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set small, practical goals.

How much professional experience does he have?

He lists three years of experience in the context provided and has worked in program coordination at a crisis center.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an LCPC which is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and French, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a session with him?

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