Gestalt Therapists in Idyllwild, CA
I see clients throughout California via video sessions. Most of the people I work with are told they need to be different than they are. Sometimes they get that message explicitly, always they get that message in the way people treat them. Therapy with me doesn’t aim to make you different. We’ll work to help you navigate the world while being healthy and fully you. Specific issues my clients are navigating include: being neurodivergent (mostly autistic and ADHD), being transgender or outside the gender binary, being non-monogamous, or being deep in grief.
I see clients throughout California via video sessions. Most of the people I work with are told they need to be different than they are. Sometimes they get that message explicitly, always they get that message in the way people treat them. Therapy with me doesn’t aim to make you different. We’ll work to help you navigate the world while being healthy and fully you. Specific issues my clients are navigating include: being neurodivergent (mostly autistic and ADHD), being transgender or outside the gender binary, being non-monogamous, or being deep in grief.
At A Human Sanctuary, we are dedicated to cultivating the tools and practices required for healing and growth after trauma. We blend the science of the nervous system, the creativity of the arts, and the wisdom of nature to guide people in reconnecting to their inherent wholeness and resiliency. We meet each person with true curiosity, openness, and authentic compassion. Our mission is to be a safe place for people seeking refuge, healing, and personal transformation. We specialize in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed about the future or struggling to adapt to the rapid changes unfolding in the world.
At A Human Sanctuary, we are dedicated to cultivating the tools and practices required for healing and growth after trauma. We blend the science of the nervous system, the creativity of the arts, and the wisdom of nature to guide people in reconnecting to their inherent wholeness and resiliency. We meet each person with true curiosity, openness, and authentic compassion. Our mission is to be a safe place for people seeking refuge, healing, and personal transformation. We specialize in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed about the future or struggling to adapt to the rapid changes unfolding in the world.
My work as a therapist for the past 24 years has been focused on helping people uncover what is most authentic, naturally resourceful and vividly alive in each person. The stresses and traumas of living one's life can deaden our connection with ourselves and with those we love. Emotional suffering, isolation, addiction and crisis can be powerful gateways to a deeper foundation of self-acceptance, compassion and inner freedom. Learning to utilize proven tools for recognizing and transmuting pain into the ever deepening and changing experience of your life and relationships are the foundation of our work together.
My work as a therapist for the past 24 years has been focused on helping people uncover what is most authentic, naturally resourceful and vividly alive in each person. The stresses and traumas of living one's life can deaden our connection with ourselves and with those we love. Emotional suffering, isolation, addiction and crisis can be powerful gateways to a deeper foundation of self-acceptance, compassion and inner freedom. Learning to utilize proven tools for recognizing and transmuting pain into the ever deepening and changing experience of your life and relationships are the foundation of our work together.
My name is Doneisha, but you can call me Donnie. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I want to give you kudos for taking the first step in your healing journey—whatever that may look like for you. Starting therapy is an act of courage, and I’m honored to support you as you explore your path to healing and growth.
My name is Doneisha, but you can call me Donnie. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I want to give you kudos for taking the first step in your healing journey—whatever that may look like for you. Starting therapy is an act of courage, and I’m honored to support you as you explore your path to healing and growth.
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My ideal client is someone who wants something to change in their life and doesn't know how to make that change happen. They would be someone who is neuro-diverse (or thinks they might be), someone who wants to learn and understand themselves - and humanity as a whole - better. My ideal clients wants to be seen and understood in return. My clients want peace and self love, as well as real-world skill building and emotional regulation skills practice. I work with people of all abilities.
I also provide supervision hours to qualifying Associates.
My ideal client is someone who wants something to change in their life and doesn't know how to make that change happen. They would be someone who is neuro-diverse (or thinks they might be), someone who wants to learn and understand themselves - and humanity as a whole - better. My ideal clients wants to be seen and understood in return. My clients want peace and self love, as well as real-world skill building and emotional regulation skills practice. I work with people of all abilities.
I also provide supervision hours to qualifying Associates.
Hello, my name is Michelle (Shelly) McDaniel. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups within mental health and medical settings. My therapy style is collaborative and multifaceted. I use multiple theories to guide my practice however I most often utilize, Solution Focused, CBT, and Narrative Therapy. My goal as a therapist is to instill improved self-confidence in order for you to navigate life’s obstacles.
Hello, my name is Michelle (Shelly) McDaniel. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups within mental health and medical settings. My therapy style is collaborative and multifaceted. I use multiple theories to guide my practice however I most often utilize, Solution Focused, CBT, and Narrative Therapy. My goal as a therapist is to instill improved self-confidence in order for you to navigate life’s obstacles.
Talk therapy isn't enough and you're having a tough time containing your feelings, thoughts, urges and physical sensations. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined. Panic, grief and shame have you holding back, making it impossible to risk or rest. You are willing to work, just don't know where to start. You're realizing you need experienced support to not only heal and accept your tender parts, but also real tools you can put into action to self-regulate, transform and be able to grow through this! You want to get better and you will.
Talk therapy isn't enough and you're having a tough time containing your feelings, thoughts, urges and physical sensations. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined. Panic, grief and shame have you holding back, making it impossible to risk or rest. You are willing to work, just don't know where to start. You're realizing you need experienced support to not only heal and accept your tender parts, but also real tools you can put into action to self-regulate, transform and be able to grow through this! You want to get better and you will.
I am a Life Coach, Psychotherapist, and published author with 25 years of experience. My methods are unconventional, so you may expect exceptional results from our work together. I understand the real challenges people face because I've faced them, not just read about them. Of course I treat all of the standard "disorders" my colleagues list in their websites, but the real alchemy is in the transformation from your current situation, to the extraordinary one you have envisioned! I am the author of a book called, Tactical Boundaries: How to Make All of Your Relationships Work For You. Available on amazon.com & barnesandnoble.com
I am a Life Coach, Psychotherapist, and published author with 25 years of experience. My methods are unconventional, so you may expect exceptional results from our work together. I understand the real challenges people face because I've faced them, not just read about them. Of course I treat all of the standard "disorders" my colleagues list in their websites, but the real alchemy is in the transformation from your current situation, to the extraordinary one you have envisioned! I am the author of a book called, Tactical Boundaries: How to Make All of Your Relationships Work For You. Available on amazon.com & barnesandnoble.com
I am trained in somatic therapy, IFS parts work, Hakomi, PACT, and Gestalt.
Are you feeling stuck under stress, anxiety, or depression? You don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're exploring your identity, healing from outdated coping patterns, or looking to build stronger connections in your relationships, this is a place where you can feel affirmed and deeply heard. Together, we'll gently regulate your nervous system and expand your capacity to connect, heal, and grow.
I am trained in somatic therapy, IFS parts work, Hakomi, PACT, and Gestalt.
Are you feeling stuck under stress, anxiety, or depression? You don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're exploring your identity, healing from outdated coping patterns, or looking to build stronger connections in your relationships, this is a place where you can feel affirmed and deeply heard. Together, we'll gently regulate your nervous system and expand your capacity to connect, heal, and grow.
Hi there, my name is Ara Espinoza, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in California working with clients via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and life stress using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients improve their overall quality of life.
Hi there, my name is Ara Espinoza, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in California working with clients via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and life stress using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients improve their overall quality of life.
An Ideal collaborative partnership is with an individual within the ages of 12-65 who are seeking support with a variety of struggles. They may feel persistently sad, exhausted, or unmotivated. Experience racing thoughts, excessive worry, and feelings of being constantly overwhelmed. Having difficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing time effectively. They might experience impulsivity, burnout, or frustration in navigating personal and professional responsibilities. As well as potentially struggling with communication, trust, or emotional connection in relationships.
An Ideal collaborative partnership is with an individual within the ages of 12-65 who are seeking support with a variety of struggles. They may feel persistently sad, exhausted, or unmotivated. Experience racing thoughts, excessive worry, and feelings of being constantly overwhelmed. Having difficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing time effectively. They might experience impulsivity, burnout, or frustration in navigating personal and professional responsibilities. As well as potentially struggling with communication, trust, or emotional connection in relationships.
I am Dr. Joseph Olvera with Lighthouse Therapy Inc. and I know that seeking mental health services can feel like a challenging and, well, sometimes discouraging task that may leave you feeling like you’re lost at sea. You may be thinking…
“Is this the right therapist for me?”
“Does therapy even work?”
“Will people think I’m weird for seeing a therapist?”
“Can this therapist even help me?”
I get it and I will meet you where you are, without judgement.
I am Dr. Joseph Olvera with Lighthouse Therapy Inc. and I know that seeking mental health services can feel like a challenging and, well, sometimes discouraging task that may leave you feeling like you’re lost at sea. You may be thinking…
“Is this the right therapist for me?”
“Does therapy even work?”
“Will people think I’m weird for seeing a therapist?”
“Can this therapist even help me?”
I get it and I will meet you where you are, without judgement.
I began my private practice with one purpose in mind, to treat clients with respect for the possibility of change in their lives. It is my belief that the best treatment includes the development of a trusting relationship. I am here to support you in creating a life of courage in which you can tackle the obstacles that have limited your potential. I empower individuals to replace feelings of hopelessness with hope for a brighter future. Together, we can forge a plan that will lead to a much more fulfilling life experience.
I began my private practice with one purpose in mind, to treat clients with respect for the possibility of change in their lives. It is my belief that the best treatment includes the development of a trusting relationship. I am here to support you in creating a life of courage in which you can tackle the obstacles that have limited your potential. I empower individuals to replace feelings of hopelessness with hope for a brighter future. Together, we can forge a plan that will lead to a much more fulfilling life experience.
My approach to therapy integrates solution-focused, Gestalt, reality, person-centered, and CBT techniques, allowing me to tailor sessions to your unique needs.
My communication style is direct and honest, which helps foster a sense of trust and clarity in our sessions. I believe in keeping it real while also demonstrating empathy and understanding, creating an environment where you can feel safe to express yourself.
My approach to therapy integrates solution-focused, Gestalt, reality, person-centered, and CBT techniques, allowing me to tailor sessions to your unique needs.
My communication style is direct and honest, which helps foster a sense of trust and clarity in our sessions. I believe in keeping it real while also demonstrating empathy and understanding, creating an environment where you can feel safe to express yourself.
I have 40 years experience in family, marital and individual therapy. My clinical skills were shaped as teacher and professor at Pitt, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Clinic and the Wellness Institute. My specialities include postpartum depression, hypnosis, CBT, and DBT. Clients state what they most like is my client-centered approach to treatment. If you are ready to do a deep dive into life and and create the life you have been aspiring to by removing blocks to healthy living then call me and set up an appt. I provide video mental health tips also on my YouTube channel which is tomgigliotti6677.
I have 40 years experience in family, marital and individual therapy. My clinical skills were shaped as teacher and professor at Pitt, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Clinic and the Wellness Institute. My specialities include postpartum depression, hypnosis, CBT, and DBT. Clients state what they most like is my client-centered approach to treatment. If you are ready to do a deep dive into life and and create the life you have been aspiring to by removing blocks to healthy living then call me and set up an appt. I provide video mental health tips also on my YouTube channel which is tomgigliotti6677.
While there are a variety of theoretical approaches a therapist can take to assist in seeking mental health stability, I have utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Gestalt, Narrative, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, Structural Family Therapy, and Trauma Focused.
My name is James Phillips Sr., LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to foster an experience of safety, trust, and partnership as we work together toward the process of change. I pride myself on having a “whatever it takes” holistic approach, integrating multiple therapeutic modalities catered to your needs in a safe and therapeutic environment.
While there are a variety of theoretical approaches a therapist can take to assist in seeking mental health stability, I have utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Gestalt, Narrative, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, Structural Family Therapy, and Trauma Focused.
My name is James Phillips Sr., LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to foster an experience of safety, trust, and partnership as we work together toward the process of change. I pride myself on having a “whatever it takes” holistic approach, integrating multiple therapeutic modalities catered to your needs in a safe and therapeutic environment.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and polycules who want healthier, more fulfilling connections but feel stuck in painful patterns. Some are navigating non-monogamy, intimacy struggles, or conflicts that won’t resolve. Others are new parents adjusting to shifting roles, or individuals facing anxiety, depression, or identity concerns that affect relationships. What they all share is a desire for clarity, connection, and growth, and a willingness to do the work with support that feels affirming, practical, and nonjudgmental.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and polycules who want healthier, more fulfilling connections but feel stuck in painful patterns. Some are navigating non-monogamy, intimacy struggles, or conflicts that won’t resolve. Others are new parents adjusting to shifting roles, or individuals facing anxiety, depression, or identity concerns that affect relationships. What they all share is a desire for clarity, connection, and growth, and a willingness to do the work with support that feels affirming, practical, and nonjudgmental.
My name is Roberta Reid. I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2006. I truly enjoy being a therapist and helping people gain control of their lives. I believe the client is the expert in their own lives and they may need help to see that. I do believe that the problem is the problem and the person is not the problem. Everyone has their strengths but may need assistance to help them find them. I enjoy working with clients who want to find answers to the situations in their lives. Sometimes clients just need another set of eyes to help them see the solutions.
My name is Roberta Reid. I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2006. I truly enjoy being a therapist and helping people gain control of their lives. I believe the client is the expert in their own lives and they may need help to see that. I do believe that the problem is the problem and the person is not the problem. Everyone has their strengths but may need assistance to help them find them. I enjoy working with clients who want to find answers to the situations in their lives. Sometimes clients just need another set of eyes to help them see the solutions.
You’re beginning a new relationship and want to “get this one right,” or maybe you and your partner are surviving infidelity, want to open your relationship to others, or struggle with intimacy; I can help you communicate. You’re struggling with toxic shame after years of denying your sexuality and it keeps from connecting with others. We'll confront this together. You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief. You’re in addiction recovery and ready to process emotions; I can support you. I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space that is sex-positive and LGBTQ+ Affirmative.
You’re beginning a new relationship and want to “get this one right,” or maybe you and your partner are surviving infidelity, want to open your relationship to others, or struggle with intimacy; I can help you communicate. You’re struggling with toxic shame after years of denying your sexuality and it keeps from connecting with others. We'll confront this together. You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief. You’re in addiction recovery and ready to process emotions; I can support you. I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space that is sex-positive and LGBTQ+ Affirmative.
I apply various orientations and training such as CBT, REBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Existential Therapy to help you manage emotional discomfort with confidence & resilience.
I welcome you on the journey of healing and personal transformation from a holistic approach to mind, body, and emotions. This may allow you to free yourself from belief systems, thought patterns, and habits that seem to be not working anymore and adversely influence health, relationships, personal growth, and inner peace. Stuck or repressed emotions feed into anxiety, depression, or anger, disrupting one's mental, physical, and social well-being. I work collaboratively in the session with you towards self-actualization & emotional fulfillment. My hope is to provide a safe space to cultivate awareness.
I apply various orientations and training such as CBT, REBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Existential Therapy to help you manage emotional discomfort with confidence & resilience.
I welcome you on the journey of healing and personal transformation from a holistic approach to mind, body, and emotions. This may allow you to free yourself from belief systems, thought patterns, and habits that seem to be not working anymore and adversely influence health, relationships, personal growth, and inner peace. Stuck or repressed emotions feed into anxiety, depression, or anger, disrupting one's mental, physical, and social well-being. I work collaboratively in the session with you towards self-actualization & emotional fulfillment. My hope is to provide a safe space to cultivate awareness.
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Gestalt Therapists
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behavior, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.