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Gabriel Sarpong

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for life changes

About Gabriel

Gabriel Sarpong is an LCPC with 11 years of clinical experience who uses evidence-based methods to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

He integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients clarify values, build practical coping skills, and increase emotional resilience. His practice also addresses career challenges and major life changes, offering strategies tailored to each person’s circumstances.

Gabriel’s work extends to a range of related concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric matters, cancer and caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, substance use challenges, emptiness, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, and guilt or shame. He brings a respectful, empathetic stance that focuses on collaboration and measurable progress.

Based in Illinois, Gabriel offers sessions in English and aims to create a space where clients can explore personal goals, process loss, and strengthen coping skills using practical, research-informed techniques.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Gabriel uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients identify personal values and take action toward a meaningful life despite painful thoughts or feelings; this work often supports people coping with grief, emptiness, or major life transitions. He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns. Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental framework in which the person’s goals and pace guide the work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Gabriel collaborates with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He frames treatment as a partnership, adjusting strategies over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Gabriel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain momentum between in-person options. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods effectively in remote formats to support practical skill building and emotional processing.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gabriel commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, and coping with life changes, along with areas like abandonment, caregiver stress, substance use, and HIV/AIDS.
What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
Sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to match tools to client needs.
How long has he been practicing?
Gabriel brings 11 years of professional experience working with a broad set of life challenges and evidence-based interventions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180018243 and conducts practice work from that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit their preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.