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
Teletherapy $80 anytime any day. Are you tired of feeling anxious or depressed? . Do you feel as though your life is not giving you the satisfaction you deserve? Or perhaps you’ve come to realize that you are on the wrong path. It is not by accident that you have come to read my profile. I will help you push forward and create the changes you want. As you learn new ways to improve your self...
You will reach out to me because there is something in your life that feels wrong, or an event that you don't feel equipped to cope with. Perhaps you have a long-term concern that you finally want to come to terms with. We will look at the circumstances that brought you to this point, and together we will build on your strengths and work towards goals that are manageable for you.It takes courag...
I've developed techniques based on my personality that help people change for the better as quickly, efficiently, and painlessly as possible. My ways of helping clients require me to understand how they think, compare it to the reality I see, and discuss the differences. After practicing as a clinical psychologist in rural Vermont for 36 years, I'm now a Life Coach offering short term...
As of Xmas eve 2020 I have a few openings! Please read this all the way thru, you won't regret it!..... Have you ever sworn to yourself and others that you were never drinking/drugging again?......And truly meant it?....only to go back on your word soon or eventually? ...........What changed?.......You will come to see how it was your MIND that changed. If we don't address how the Mind Drives...
Do you need to unplug? In this world of technology and 24/7 social media, we are more connected than ever...or are we? Modern day technology has revolutionized our daily lives, but it has also come at a high price. Ironically, many people have never felt more alone or isolated. Please know that there is a safe place where you can go and feel free to be yourself, where you will be heard, and you...
Losing a loved one can be the most difficult time in your life. Emotions are often surprising in their strength or mildness. Grief often breaks a person completely from inside out. Grieving is hard work, you can get worn out, and feel battered. It can take a lot longer to work through grief than most people realize. People around you may think it’s helpful for you to not talk or cry or focus on...
It can be exceptionally difficult to go through daily life, and I've found that to be true for most (if not all) people I know and love. There are so many difficult things that can pile up on one another, making it complicated to maintain relationships, wellness, work, and other things you might value. Sometimes it's hard to "ask for what you need" because sometimes we have no idea! I'm here to...
I have been working with children and adults in a variety of environments both within a school and a community based center. I have a background in education and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I empower individuals to improve their life circumstances using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions. My therapeutic approach utilizes an eclectic counseling style with a fo...
It is a courageous step to reach out for help. Seeking a supportive, non-judgmental, and objective listener to assist with daily life struggles is part of becoming the best version of yourself. There is not a right way to be in therapy. I invite you to come in as you are, into a space of acceptance and compassion, in order to grow and learn about yourself. I offer an honest and collaborative...
Specializing in depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention. I have a Master of Science in Counseling / Clinical Mental Health from Texas A&M University Commerce and 32 years of public service experience. This background enables me to help those who have experienced trauma, or may be in crisis. I am here to help you, and provide the best and most therapeutic mental healthcare possible. The teen...
I am passionate about helping my clients reach their desired goals. I view them as worthy, as valuable and as capable of achieving the lives they want. I take a holistic view, treating mind, body and spirit. I have experience treating chronic mental illness as well as experience helping clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma. I have facilitated numerou...
Eric Stobie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) and NCC (National Certified Counselor) whose specialty is trauma work but also has experience with mood and anxiety disorders. Eric works with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as families and couples, and also specializes in working with those in the military. Eric utilizes Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, as...
Are you struggling in your marriage? Are you thinking about getting married and need some guidance? Has your spouse or significant other cheated? Are you feeling down and you just don't know why? Do you often feel just not good enough? Feel not worthy? Have you experienced a trauma such as abuse, rape, natural disasters or car wrecks? Your goals for your life are important to me and getting to...
I love working will clients to fulfill their goals and dreams. We work together to overcome life challenges that is individual to everyone. Some of the obstacles include anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, overwhelm, anger, and emotional reactivity. Each treatment plan, like each client is unique and I cater our time together to be ideal to reach your potential. I have lot of experiences with you...
I offer individual, family, and group counseling. For those who wish to have a faith-based approach incorporated, that is available as well. Common issues of concern are: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Self-harm, Grief, Marriage and Parenting, ADHD, Anger, Substance Abuse, and Life Transitions. Modalities of practice include: Cognitive Processing Therapy (Trauma-based), Gestalt Therapy (Cognitive a...
