Cely Gonzalez, LMHC

Florida · 3 years in practice

Cely Gonzalez is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or parenting challenges.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH17039 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1346745379 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Cely

Cely Gonzalez is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or parenting challenges. She also supports those coping with trauma, identity concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and changes in work or family life. Her approach is warm and direct and aimed at practical progress.

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive and acceptance-based methods to guide conversations about feelings and choices.

Background and approach

Sessions are interactive and focused on what matters most to the person sitting across from her. Cely avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity. Her style blends Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques so tools match a person’s goals.

That mix lets her offer emotion-focused work, skill-building, and decision-facing exercises in a single session when helpful. Cely has worked in clinical counseling and utilization review roles, bringing three years of direct counseling experience to her practice. She adapts pacing and tasks to each person’s needs and life demands, whether someone needs short-term coping strategies or longer-term support.

Sessions aim to help people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and build on what already works. For people struggling with parenting, family stress, or intimate problems she focuses on clearer communication and emotion regulation. Cely welcomes straightforward conversations about goals and next steps.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Cely names

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Online support

Emotion-focused tools and online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships and personal struggles; it helps people notice patterns of emotion and try new ways of connecting or coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and to commit to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person’s own capacity to find solutions and make changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process may combine emotion-focused exploration with practical skill practice and value-driven planning.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people read facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting a session into a busy schedule. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work, family, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Cely commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related problems listed in her specialties.

How does she approach therapy sessions?

Her sessions are warm and interactive, combining emotion-focused work with practical skills. She adapts methods to fit each person’s goals and preferences.

What is her clinical background?

She has three years of direct counseling experience and has worked in clinical counseling and utilization review roles.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential and is listed as a Florida LMHC practicing in Florida.

Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

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