Therapist profile
Gabriel Sarpong, LCPC
Illinois
Illinois LCPC - Stress and Self-esteem
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- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180018243
- NPI
- 1447878889
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Gabriel
Gabriel Sarpong is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. He focuses on practical ways to manage everyday strain and regain a sense of direction when life feels out of balance.
He often helps people who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or feeling swallowed up by others' needs. He also addresses concerns tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, caregiving stress, cancer-related issues, and codependency. Gabriel works with issues related to substance use, commitment fears, communication or control problems, and the emotional fallout of guilt and shame.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on clear skills and small experiments that can change daily patterns. Gabriel uses straightforward tools to shift unhelpful thinking, manage emotions, and test new ways of acting in relationships.
He pays attention to cultural context and to how workplace pressures affect mental health. Practical problem-solving around career or caregiving is a common focus. Conversations aim to make change manageable rather than overwhelming.
Gabriel conducts work in English and practices in Illinois. He offers a subscription-based payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's online matching steps and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How Gabriel Uses ACT, CBT and DBT Online
Gabriel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to clarify personal values that guide small, concrete steps. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low self-esteem and to practice different, more helpful ways of thinking and behaving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used for building emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help with strong reactions and communication problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gabriel treats the selection of techniques as a collaborative decision. He and the client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The focus is on practical changes that can be used between sessions, and Gabriel will help tailor sessions to the client's schedule, goals, and preferences.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. He also works with issues like codependency, abandonment, caregiving stress, and substance-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses short, practical interventions drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize skills, experiments, and problem-solving rather than long lectures.
How much experience does he have?
Gabriel has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and emotional challenges.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site's booking flow.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.