Gestalt Psychotherapy emphasizes the innate dignity of the individual coming to counseling. The individual is the expert on their own experience, not the counselor.
Gestalt Psychotherapy focuses on the present instead of diving into a person’s past experiences. Practitioners of Gestalt Psychotherapy believe that a person’s experiences influence their perception of a given situation and use this idea to help people navigate growth and change.
Your therapist will pay particular attention to your perception of yourself and your current circumstances. Instead of offering ideas about what the counselor thinks might be happening, they will inquire about what you think is going on. The idea is that if you focus too much on the future or the past, you may experience anxiety, but only the present matters.
The environment is vital in Gestalt Psychotherapy, so your counselor will make sure the therapeutic space is safe and welcoming. They will hold space for your difficult emotions and experiences without judging you. They might employ techniques such as encouraging you to make “I” statements, practicing self-awareness, performing role-plays, emphasizing physical sensations in the body, and bringing attention to body language. Your therapist will work with you to make sure you are comfortable, leading to a higher likelihood you will be open to change.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Gestalt Psychotherapy
Kat Moghanian
San Francisco
California
Kat Moghanian
San Francisco
California
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Hillcrest Therapy Center
Little Rock
Arkansas
Hillcrest Therapy Center
Little Rock
Arkansas
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Kate Harline
Salt Lake City
Utah
Kate Harline
Salt Lake City
Utah
I'd love to hear from you. I believe that every person is capable of finding the direction and healing they seek. I am here to walk alongside you, be with you in the uncomfortable spaces of "not-knowing," and offer you insight and tools that may be useful. I believe we all can find deep hope and meaning, even (and maybe especially) in the midst of pain and difficulty. I focus on developing a...
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