Gestalt Therapists in Palm Desert, CA
CBT, NLP, EMDR, Mindfulness, Gestalt, inner child, EFT, experiential, family, couples, meditation.
Carol Teitelbaum, LMFT Specializing in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and Couples Issues Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience, I am here to help you navigate through life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday relationship issues. Managing life transitions, or working to improve your relationship. I offer a safe space to explore solutions and growth.
CBT, NLP, EMDR, Mindfulness, Gestalt, inner child, EFT, experiential, family, couples, meditation.
Carol Teitelbaum, LMFT Specializing in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and Couples Issues Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience, I am here to help you navigate through life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday relationship issues. Managing life transitions, or working to improve your relationship. I offer a safe space to explore solutions and growth.
In talk therapy I utilize techniques from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, Gestalt, and solution-focused therapies.
Often the clients I work with are individuals with childhood trauma who wish to resolve these painful experiences and heal. I also work with clients grappling with codependency in relationships with spouses, friends and family. I can be an added source of support to clients who are already in recovery doing 12 step work, supporting their efforts to stay clean/sober. And I often work with clients experiencing life transitions and changes.
In talk therapy I utilize techniques from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, Gestalt, and solution-focused therapies.
Often the clients I work with are individuals with childhood trauma who wish to resolve these painful experiences and heal. I also work with clients grappling with codependency in relationships with spouses, friends and family. I can be an added source of support to clients who are already in recovery doing 12 step work, supporting their efforts to stay clean/sober. And I often work with clients experiencing life transitions and changes.
I am also a core faculty member of The Pacific Gestalt Institute.
Therapy for awareness and self acceptance.
Whatever it is that's bringing you to therapy, whether it be anxiety, depression, intimacy issues or sexual difficulties, struggling with relationships or self esteem, therapy can help. I utilize a variety of methods including mindfulness of emotions and Focusing to help you feel more at home with yourself and more comfortable in your own skin. I am a sex positive, LGBTQ+ affirmative, kink friendly therapist. Everyone is welcome.
I am also a core faculty member of The Pacific Gestalt Institute.
Therapy for awareness and self acceptance.
Whatever it is that's bringing you to therapy, whether it be anxiety, depression, intimacy issues or sexual difficulties, struggling with relationships or self esteem, therapy can help. I utilize a variety of methods including mindfulness of emotions and Focusing to help you feel more at home with yourself and more comfortable in your own skin. I am a sex positive, LGBTQ+ affirmative, kink friendly therapist. Everyone is welcome.
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Muñoz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth services to individuals above the age of 18. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). I have been practicing for 7 years. My services are available in both English and Spanish. My therapeutic style and approach have been a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges or life transitions. Oftentimes, this will present in the form of depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, among other things.
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Muñoz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth services to individuals above the age of 18. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). I have been practicing for 7 years. My services are available in both English and Spanish. My therapeutic style and approach have been a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges or life transitions. Oftentimes, this will present in the form of depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, among other things.
I support couples who want to work hard to have the relationship they desire, but struggle to stop the conflict and find connection. If you struggle to communicate with your partner, don’t really feel heard or seen, wonder why your partner can incite such big and intense emotions in you, or feel more connected to other people in your life than to your partner, I would love to support. If you think “If only my partner would…then we could be happy” or “We used to be able to work things out, but now we get angry over the smallest, most insignificant things. It’s exhausting.” or “How did we get HERE?”, then you are in the right place.
I support couples who want to work hard to have the relationship they desire, but struggle to stop the conflict and find connection. If you struggle to communicate with your partner, don’t really feel heard or seen, wonder why your partner can incite such big and intense emotions in you, or feel more connected to other people in your life than to your partner, I would love to support. If you think “If only my partner would…then we could be happy” or “We used to be able to work things out, but now we get angry over the smallest, most insignificant things. It’s exhausting.” or “How did we get HERE?”, then you are in the right place.
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
Resilience Coaching and Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, ASW
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Have you been feeling stuck or limited? Do you believe that you will never feel loved or appreciated? Do you feel that no matter what you do the outcomes are always the same? Or no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough and fail? Well it is not a coincidence. We create negative beliefs and meanings (from our childhood) about ourselves to create these issues. Have you ever said to yourself over and over again "I'll never find love?" or "I'll probably fail" Well, they are not true, but you made it your reality through habitual ways of thinking, feeling, and acting.
Have you been feeling stuck or limited? Do you believe that you will never feel loved or appreciated? Do you feel that no matter what you do the outcomes are always the same? Or no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough and fail? Well it is not a coincidence. We create negative beliefs and meanings (from our childhood) about ourselves to create these issues. Have you ever said to yourself over and over again "I'll never find love?" or "I'll probably fail" Well, they are not true, but you made it your reality through habitual ways of thinking, feeling, and acting.
As a psychotherapist, I am deeply committed to honoring the individuality of every person who seeks my support. I believe healing is never a one-size-fits-all journey. Each client brings a unique story, set of experiences, and way of being in the world, and it is my responsibility to meet them where they are.
As a psychotherapist, I am deeply committed to honoring the individuality of every person who seeks my support. I believe healing is never a one-size-fits-all journey. Each client brings a unique story, set of experiences, and way of being in the world, and it is my responsibility to meet them where they are.
I create a safe environment for people to heal & grow. I believe people are resilient and capable of amazing things. I help individuals, couples and families navigate through difficult times. Let's work together to identify new goals & possible solutions. My approach to helping is based on respect, empowerment and finding solutions.
I create a safe environment for people to heal & grow. I believe people are resilient and capable of amazing things. I help individuals, couples and families navigate through difficult times. Let's work together to identify new goals & possible solutions. My approach to helping is based on respect, empowerment and finding solutions.
Hi! I’m Alyssa Jones, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. I returned to the Coachella Valley in 2017 to pursue my hearts mission of bringing hope and healing to my hometown. I am passionate about supporting individuals, adolescents and young adults as they navigate through life's challenges and rise above them by creating new meaning in life. I am a firm believer that despite our hardships, there is still strength in the struggle to continue to rise through what we go through.
Hi! I’m Alyssa Jones, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. I returned to the Coachella Valley in 2017 to pursue my hearts mission of bringing hope and healing to my hometown. I am passionate about supporting individuals, adolescents and young adults as they navigate through life's challenges and rise above them by creating new meaning in life. I am a firm believer that despite our hardships, there is still strength in the struggle to continue to rise through what we go through.
My name is Zunilda Chaudry I am a licensed, bilingual, eclectic counselor in Oklahoma and California with 13 years of professional work experience. My style of helping my clients is to be an understanding, compassionate, and non-judgmental, who is there to help them feel heard and validated. I use with my clients therapeutical approaches such as the cognitive behavior therapy, behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, play therapy, family and relationship therapy are the most commonly used approaches.
My name is Zunilda Chaudry I am a licensed, bilingual, eclectic counselor in Oklahoma and California with 13 years of professional work experience. My style of helping my clients is to be an understanding, compassionate, and non-judgmental, who is there to help them feel heard and validated. I use with my clients therapeutical approaches such as the cognitive behavior therapy, behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, play therapy, family and relationship therapy are the most commonly used approaches.
Imagine feeling lighter, more confident, more self-supportive and more self-loving. I've helped hundreds of clients achieve this, many starting from a place of despair and incredible anxiety. It is possible to enjoy and celebrate this life! Our work together would be about getting to the heart of the issues, putting some healing there and freeing you up to be more present and available - more of who you truly are. We would utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, Trauma Informed and Spiritual Psychology methods, as well as EMDR and Integrative Nutritional Counseling. I also love working with children and teens.
Imagine feeling lighter, more confident, more self-supportive and more self-loving. I've helped hundreds of clients achieve this, many starting from a place of despair and incredible anxiety. It is possible to enjoy and celebrate this life! Our work together would be about getting to the heart of the issues, putting some healing there and freeing you up to be more present and available - more of who you truly are. We would utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, Trauma Informed and Spiritual Psychology methods, as well as EMDR and Integrative Nutritional Counseling. I also love working with children and teens.
Starting therapy takes bravery. My work is focused on recognizing that bravery the moment you walk through my door and anyone courageous enough to do so deserves respect and support. I hope to guide and empower you, first as a caring human being, and then as a professional, to give you skills to help bring healing on your journey that brings you here. With a complimentary education in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, I take an integrative and holistic approach to my work to help create an overall positive lifestyle change for all my clients.
Starting therapy takes bravery. My work is focused on recognizing that bravery the moment you walk through my door and anyone courageous enough to do so deserves respect and support. I hope to guide and empower you, first as a caring human being, and then as a professional, to give you skills to help bring healing on your journey that brings you here. With a complimentary education in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, I take an integrative and holistic approach to my work to help create an overall positive lifestyle change for all my clients.
I am so excited for you that you decided to do this! Investing in you is the best choice you could ever make! I am not a regular therapist. I use a holistic approach to help you. What that means is that I come from the perspective of what you have been through in your life gets stuck in your body and you will continue to relive it until you know what it is and I help you to relieve it. By doing this, you start to experience life as it is, instead of having the filter from your past or the anxiety about your future. I am here to help you. Are you hungry for change? Buckle up and enjoy your life, let me help. :)
I am so excited for you that you decided to do this! Investing in you is the best choice you could ever make! I am not a regular therapist. I use a holistic approach to help you. What that means is that I come from the perspective of what you have been through in your life gets stuck in your body and you will continue to relive it until you know what it is and I help you to relieve it. By doing this, you start to experience life as it is, instead of having the filter from your past or the anxiety about your future. I am here to help you. Are you hungry for change? Buckle up and enjoy your life, let me help. :)
For 31 years, I have specialized in attending to the needs of my clients with addiction problems and mental health needs. I am very passionate about working with individuals who want to improve themselves, live a productive and happier, peaceful life. I will help you to find the right skills and tools to utilize in your recovery.
For 31 years, I have specialized in attending to the needs of my clients with addiction problems and mental health needs. I am very passionate about working with individuals who want to improve themselves, live a productive and happier, peaceful life. I will help you to find the right skills and tools to utilize in your recovery.
Sometimes you don't really know what you have until you almost lose it. You might've told yourself that what your partner doesn't know won't hurt them. The truth is, everyone gets caught eventually and secrets can be painful. If you are struggling with the pain that you've caused yourself and someone else through infidelity, sexual addiction, or substance abuse it is not too late to get help. Most people don't recognize that they are struggling with addiction until they try to quit.
Sometimes you don't really know what you have until you almost lose it. You might've told yourself that what your partner doesn't know won't hurt them. The truth is, everyone gets caught eventually and secrets can be painful. If you are struggling with the pain that you've caused yourself and someone else through infidelity, sexual addiction, or substance abuse it is not too late to get help. Most people don't recognize that they are struggling with addiction until they try to quit.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing motherhood, career demands, and personal well-being. If you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the weight of past trauma, you don’t have to go through it alone. You might be used to holding everything together, yet deep down, you’re craving peace, balance, and relief.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing motherhood, career demands, and personal well-being. If you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the weight of past trauma, you don’t have to go through it alone. You might be used to holding everything together, yet deep down, you’re craving peace, balance, and relief.
Krystal Mallory, MA, LMFT Clinical Director – MH Outpatient Krystal began working at Path in 2022 and is happy to come on board with such a great company doing great work with our youth and adults in the surrounding area as a Clinician. Krystal began her work in an all-girls group home in 2007. Krystal also has experience working with adolescents and youth who have been incarcerated or involved in the Department of Children and Family Services. Krystal’s most recently worked as a Clinical Director overseeing clinicians working with at risk clients ages from 0-65.
Krystal Mallory, MA, LMFT Clinical Director – MH Outpatient Krystal began working at Path in 2022 and is happy to come on board with such a great company doing great work with our youth and adults in the surrounding area as a Clinician. Krystal began her work in an all-girls group home in 2007. Krystal also has experience working with adolescents and youth who have been incarcerated or involved in the Department of Children and Family Services. Krystal’s most recently worked as a Clinical Director overseeing clinicians working with at risk clients ages from 0-65.
Welcome! We offer individual, couples and family counseling in a warm and comfortable environment! We help individuals and couples work through difficult life experiences in a nurturing and loving way, and assist your process offering compassionate communication practices and tools to work through even the most difficult life situations. We specialize in couples counseling, grief counseling, blended family counseling, anger management counseling, substance abuse counseling, depression counseling, anxiety counseling, self improvement counseling & personal growth counseling. We offer a safe space for you to share and heal!
Welcome! We offer individual, couples and family counseling in a warm and comfortable environment! We help individuals and couples work through difficult life experiences in a nurturing and loving way, and assist your process offering compassionate communication practices and tools to work through even the most difficult life situations. We specialize in couples counseling, grief counseling, blended family counseling, anger management counseling, substance abuse counseling, depression counseling, anxiety counseling, self improvement counseling & personal growth counseling. We offer a safe space for you to share and heal!
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.
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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.