Gestalt Therapists in Rosemead, CA
Hi there, my name is Lytara Garcia and I am an LCSW in California via telehealth. I have experience in working with various age groups including children as young as 4 years to adults as young as 80 years old and older. I have various training in cognitive behavioral therapy (challenging negative thoughts, understanding your emotions and behaviors), Solution Focused Therapy (goal focus), harm reduction, and mindfulness working with adults 25+. I've worked with adults transitioning back into the civilian world after incarceration (so trauma and life-skills informed).
Hi there, my name is Lytara Garcia and I am an LCSW in California via telehealth. I have experience in working with various age groups including children as young as 4 years to adults as young as 80 years old and older. I have various training in cognitive behavioral therapy (challenging negative thoughts, understanding your emotions and behaviors), Solution Focused Therapy (goal focus), harm reduction, and mindfulness working with adults 25+. I've worked with adults transitioning back into the civilian world after incarceration (so trauma and life-skills informed).
Hi, my name is Jennifer Rauch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and I would love to help you find your way through life's problems. I provide counseling services to older youths and adults facing problems at school, work, or in their personal lives. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a tool to help my clients reach their goals in a timely manner.
Hi, my name is Jennifer Rauch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and I would love to help you find your way through life's problems. I provide counseling services to older youths and adults facing problems at school, work, or in their personal lives. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a tool to help my clients reach their goals in a timely manner.
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Katherine (Katie) Boulware
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SUDCC 4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upland, CA 91786
I am trained in Gestalt therapy which is helpful in learning to identify emotions and patterns of behavior that lie at the core of many issues.
Ready for something different? Feeling stuck with a problem that you can't seem to overcome? It might be time to get some help but it's hard to share your private life with a stranger. I can provide a warm and safe place to begin the hard work of feeling better. I work with you as an equal to help you understand and begin to change some of your toughest problems. You don't have to stay "stuck" this way. The beginning of something new might seem scary but the results of freedom are well worth the work!
I am trained in Gestalt therapy which is helpful in learning to identify emotions and patterns of behavior that lie at the core of many issues.
Ready for something different? Feeling stuck with a problem that you can't seem to overcome? It might be time to get some help but it's hard to share your private life with a stranger. I can provide a warm and safe place to begin the hard work of feeling better. I work with you as an equal to help you understand and begin to change some of your toughest problems. You don't have to stay "stuck" this way. The beginning of something new might seem scary but the results of freedom are well worth the work!
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Psychedelic Therapy Practitioner, and Gestalt Therapist.
Are you a high-achieving, conscientious person struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, imposter syndrome, or major life and relationship transitions? You work hard to succeed. You’re driven to excel and lead with impact—but beneath the success, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment you know is possible. Perhaps you're navigating the impact of past traumas, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking clarity in your personal or professional relationships, or you may be deepening a spiritual awakening or existential inquiry.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Psychedelic Therapy Practitioner, and Gestalt Therapist.
Are you a high-achieving, conscientious person struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, imposter syndrome, or major life and relationship transitions? You work hard to succeed. You’re driven to excel and lead with impact—but beneath the success, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment you know is possible. Perhaps you're navigating the impact of past traumas, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking clarity in your personal or professional relationships, or you may be deepening a spiritual awakening or existential inquiry.
My work is based in Gestalt therapy and mindfulness approaches.
Being a human is a beautiful and painful experience. When we don't have enough supports in place, things can become off balance. If you are looking to feel more connected in your life and heal through connection and compassion then you may be on track here. I offer a free initial phone consultation so you can get to know me and my approach and I can hear a little about why you decided to seek therapy.
My work is based in Gestalt therapy and mindfulness approaches.
Being a human is a beautiful and painful experience. When we don't have enough supports in place, things can become off balance. If you are looking to feel more connected in your life and heal through connection and compassion then you may be on track here. I offer a free initial phone consultation so you can get to know me and my approach and I can hear a little about why you decided to seek therapy.
I am always informed by a client centered, Gestalt approach to every session, with an emphasis on building relationship, and using that therapeutic relationship to work through interpersonal challenges and triggers.
So what is it that’s owning you right now? I am interested in what feels most alive at any given moment. I believe that the client has the answers to their own issues locked away inside them, and the job of the therapist is to help them to gain access to those answers. I believe in approaching the experience playfully and with a childlike sense of curiosity, and have found this attitude to achieve the greatest results. I also believe that the client has a right to feel all their feelings, even the ones that have previously been labelled 'bad', in order to help them develop a full spectrum of emotional intelligence.
I am always informed by a client centered, Gestalt approach to every session, with an emphasis on building relationship, and using that therapeutic relationship to work through interpersonal challenges and triggers.
So what is it that’s owning you right now? I am interested in what feels most alive at any given moment. I believe that the client has the answers to their own issues locked away inside them, and the job of the therapist is to help them to gain access to those answers. I believe in approaching the experience playfully and with a childlike sense of curiosity, and have found this attitude to achieve the greatest results. I also believe that the client has a right to feel all their feelings, even the ones that have previously been labelled 'bad', in order to help them develop a full spectrum of emotional intelligence.
My therapy approaches are mainly Gestalt although I was also trained in psychodynamic and trauma informed care.
My approach in providing therapy is making sure that our relationship is at the helm. Because I use the Gestalt approach, I work in the hear and now. Bringing what is in our past to the present day and seeing how that impacts our behaviors.
My therapy approaches are mainly Gestalt although I was also trained in psychodynamic and trauma informed care.
My approach in providing therapy is making sure that our relationship is at the helm. Because I use the Gestalt approach, I work in the hear and now. Bringing what is in our past to the present day and seeing how that impacts our behaviors.
EMDR, Gestalt, and Modern Analytic group therapy.
I bring warmth, acceptance, & empathy into my work. I believe that in our early life or in times of great difficulty or trauma we do what is necessary to survive & while these tactics were once essential for us to cope, they can come to no longer serve us.
EMDR, Gestalt, and Modern Analytic group therapy.
I bring warmth, acceptance, & empathy into my work. I believe that in our early life or in times of great difficulty or trauma we do what is necessary to survive & while these tactics were once essential for us to cope, they can come to no longer serve us.
Aside from traditional talk therapy, I am trained in using Voice Dialogue, NARM, TF-CBT, dream work, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Aside from traditional talk therapy, I am trained in using Voice Dialogue, NARM, TF-CBT, dream work, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
I use trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), gestalt work, Motivational interviewing, and Client-centered work and I use the internal family systems model.
I'm a careful observer and good listener, and I'll present you opportunities to reflect and resolve internal conflicts. I have learned to have a calm and collected demeanor not only in sessions but also in life. I listen to my clients and aim to see your side of the conversation and will give psycho-education to support your thoughts and observations.
I use trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), gestalt work, Motivational interviewing, and Client-centered work and I use the internal family systems model.
I'm a careful observer and good listener, and I'll present you opportunities to reflect and resolve internal conflicts. I have learned to have a calm and collected demeanor not only in sessions but also in life. I listen to my clients and aim to see your side of the conversation and will give psycho-education to support your thoughts and observations.
Some of the approaches I use are Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Gestalt, and Positive Psychology.
In order to tailor each individual's wellness plan, I incorporate the following approaches, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Gestalt, and Positive Psychology.
Some of the approaches I use are Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Gestalt, and Positive Psychology.
In order to tailor each individual's wellness plan, I incorporate the following approaches, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Gestalt, and Positive Psychology.
I truly value diversity and its impacts and utilizes a Gestalt and CBT therapy approach, along with emphasizing self-compassion.
I have advanced training with Domestic Violence and Moral recognition Therapy (MRT), Domestic violence, abuse and self compassion. Kassandra welcomes you to start this journey to healing and to empower you to move beyond your barriers.
I truly value diversity and its impacts and utilizes a Gestalt and CBT therapy approach, along with emphasizing self-compassion.
I have advanced training with Domestic Violence and Moral recognition Therapy (MRT), Domestic violence, abuse and self compassion. Kassandra welcomes you to start this journey to healing and to empower you to move beyond your barriers.
I work from a Relational Gestalt approach, which means that my main focus is on creating a safe and trusting relationship with you.
Hola! I’m Jen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in California. I earned my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University. A little about me – I’m a proud Xicana, an introvert, and a self-proclaimed homebody. Professionally and personally, I have experience helping people navigate anxiety, self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, relationship challenges, and healing from mother wounds. I’m especially passionate about working with women of color, supporting them in finding their inner strength and teaching them the coping skills they need to thrive. Looking forward to connecting with you!
I work from a Relational Gestalt approach, which means that my main focus is on creating a safe and trusting relationship with you.
Hola! I’m Jen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in California. I earned my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University. A little about me – I’m a proud Xicana, an introvert, and a self-proclaimed homebody. Professionally and personally, I have experience helping people navigate anxiety, self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, relationship challenges, and healing from mother wounds. I’m especially passionate about working with women of color, supporting them in finding their inner strength and teaching them the coping skills they need to thrive. Looking forward to connecting with you!
John Goodhue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
While my approach is largely informed by psychodynamic, existential, somatic, gestalt, and mindfulness principles, I believe that effective therapy is a fluid interpersonal process rather than a fixed anatomical position, one that prioritizes experience over explanation.
We are built for clarity and attachment in a world of complexity and impermanence. We yearn for certainty and constancy in a world that, all too often, guarantees neither. To be human is to, in moments, feel hurt or lost, carrying our aching pasts into unknown and scary futures, susceptible to sadness, shame, confusion, anxiety, disconnection, fear, grief, and stuckness. It is an honor to help clients release old and worn patterns and habits, access newer and truer selves in surprising ways, and find fresh and healthy ways to express emotion.
While my approach is largely informed by psychodynamic, existential, somatic, gestalt, and mindfulness principles, I believe that effective therapy is a fluid interpersonal process rather than a fixed anatomical position, one that prioritizes experience over explanation.
We are built for clarity and attachment in a world of complexity and impermanence. We yearn for certainty and constancy in a world that, all too often, guarantees neither. To be human is to, in moments, feel hurt or lost, carrying our aching pasts into unknown and scary futures, susceptible to sadness, shame, confusion, anxiety, disconnection, fear, grief, and stuckness. It is an honor to help clients release old and worn patterns and habits, access newer and truer selves in surprising ways, and find fresh and healthy ways to express emotion.
Caryn Greenhut
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am influenced by traditional modalities, mainly Gestalt, Relational, and Cognitive Behavioral theorists, as well as Post-Modern, Narrative, Spiritual, and Mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Is your way of thinking preventing a more satisfying life? Do you feel limited by symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Do you sometimes wonder, "Where am I going?," "Who am I?," and "What is this all really about?" My job is to help you find answers to these questions and discover your unique meaning and purpose. I will provide a warm, safe, nurturing environment for you to explore the challenges getting in the way of a more balanced, mindful, and fulfilling life. By integrating my various trainings and experiences I will collaboratively construct an approach to best meet your needs and goals.
I am influenced by traditional modalities, mainly Gestalt, Relational, and Cognitive Behavioral theorists, as well as Post-Modern, Narrative, Spiritual, and Mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Is your way of thinking preventing a more satisfying life? Do you feel limited by symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Do you sometimes wonder, "Where am I going?," "Who am I?," and "What is this all really about?" My job is to help you find answers to these questions and discover your unique meaning and purpose. I will provide a warm, safe, nurturing environment for you to explore the challenges getting in the way of a more balanced, mindful, and fulfilling life. By integrating my various trainings and experiences I will collaboratively construct an approach to best meet your needs and goals.
With experience working with a wide range of individuals, I have honed a proven strategy to better serve your needs by helping you pinpoint underlying issues you face via an integrative approach to therapy including but not reduced to DBT, CBT, Existentialist, Gestalt, Grief, Narrative, and Jungian interventions.
My name is Patrick, I am a licensed professional therapist in California with extensive experience in the mental health industry. With 5 years of dedicated work and an additional 9 years of complementary experience, I have worked in various settings including the criminal justice system, high-acuity psychiatric units, applied behavioral analysis, geriatrics, substance abuse facilities, and PHP/IOP/RTC levels of care. Thank you for considering me as your therapist.
With experience working with a wide range of individuals, I have honed a proven strategy to better serve your needs by helping you pinpoint underlying issues you face via an integrative approach to therapy including but not reduced to DBT, CBT, Existentialist, Gestalt, Grief, Narrative, and Jungian interventions.
My name is Patrick, I am a licensed professional therapist in California with extensive experience in the mental health industry. With 5 years of dedicated work and an additional 9 years of complementary experience, I have worked in various settings including the criminal justice system, high-acuity psychiatric units, applied behavioral analysis, geriatrics, substance abuse facilities, and PHP/IOP/RTC levels of care. Thank you for considering me as your therapist.
We'll use different tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Gestalt, Object Relations, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you manage stress, heal from past trauma, and cultivate resilience.
Life’s transitions can feel overwhelming, whether you're navigating stress, relationship challenges, or struggling with self-worth. You may feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, weighed down by anxiety, or unsure of your next steps. You deserve a space to process, heal, and grow. With God’s wisdom my goal is to help you build confidence, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change so you can move forward with clarity and strength.
We'll use different tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Gestalt, Object Relations, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you manage stress, heal from past trauma, and cultivate resilience.
Life’s transitions can feel overwhelming, whether you're navigating stress, relationship challenges, or struggling with self-worth. You may feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, weighed down by anxiety, or unsure of your next steps. You deserve a space to process, heal, and grow. With God’s wisdom my goal is to help you build confidence, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change so you can move forward with clarity and strength.
Savannah Jaouhari
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Through Gestalt, CBT, and Person-Centered therapy, I approach my clients as a new expert of themselves.
If you are feeling lost, alone, or out of touch with your usual self, I know you have not made the decision to reach out for help lightly. Seeking therapy is an effort to do just about anything to finally feel better. Maybe you are feeling weighed down by life's stressors, like it is impossible to be a woman in today's society, struggling to navigate the transition to motherhood, overcome with sadness, and hopeless about how to take care of yourself, your relationship, or your child. If you are searching for holistic support in embodying your role as a mother, or mood management during pregnancy and post-partum, I can help.
Through Gestalt, CBT, and Person-Centered therapy, I approach my clients as a new expert of themselves.
If you are feeling lost, alone, or out of touch with your usual self, I know you have not made the decision to reach out for help lightly. Seeking therapy is an effort to do just about anything to finally feel better. Maybe you are feeling weighed down by life's stressors, like it is impossible to be a woman in today's society, struggling to navigate the transition to motherhood, overcome with sadness, and hopeless about how to take care of yourself, your relationship, or your child. If you are searching for holistic support in embodying your role as a mother, or mood management during pregnancy and post-partum, I can help.
Mary Ortenburger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-S, C-IAYT, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
Relational Gestalt therapy highly informs my clinical work and therapeutic style.
My specialties include Gestalt Therapy, eating disorders, EMDR, anxiety, complex trauma, couples therapy, perinatal mental health, dissociative disorders, and somatic experiencing. I'm a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor (CEDS-S), Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved Consultant, Certified Gestalt Therapist, and Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT).
Relational Gestalt therapy highly informs my clinical work and therapeutic style.
My specialties include Gestalt Therapy, eating disorders, EMDR, anxiety, complex trauma, couples therapy, perinatal mental health, dissociative disorders, and somatic experiencing. I'm a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor (CEDS-S), Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved Consultant, Certified Gestalt Therapist, and Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT).
I mainly use Gestalt therapy, which explores one's needs and how they have been unmet.
I believe everyone wants to live a meaningful life with the time they have left on this earth, but a lot of us don’t know how. We feel that our anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, etc. get in the way of enjoying or appreciating life and living it meaningfully. Sometimes they really do, and yet the cruel reality is that time doesn't stop. So, what do we do? It feels unfair to say that we must keep trudging forward, because it is. But as you trudge forward anyway, how can you live your life with less suffering, and more fulfillment and authenticity? Instead of trudging, how can you walk through life with at least some grace?
I mainly use Gestalt therapy, which explores one's needs and how they have been unmet.
I believe everyone wants to live a meaningful life with the time they have left on this earth, but a lot of us don’t know how. We feel that our anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, etc. get in the way of enjoying or appreciating life and living it meaningfully. Sometimes they really do, and yet the cruel reality is that time doesn't stop. So, what do we do? It feels unfair to say that we must keep trudging forward, because it is. But as you trudge forward anyway, how can you live your life with less suffering, and more fulfillment and authenticity? Instead of trudging, how can you walk through life with at least some grace?
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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.