Gestalt Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
Do you feel unheard or unappreciated, carrying heavy burdens, or find your relationships strained by overwhelming emotions? Clients seek counseling for many reasons. Some need a safe, supportive space to be heard when they lack that elsewhere. While friends and family can offer care, they may not provide the professional help or treatment needed. Others struggle to express their thoughts or feel lost and need guidance. I believe that everyone deserves a place where they feel understood and cared for, and I’m here to listen and support your growth.
Do you feel unheard or unappreciated, carrying heavy burdens, or find your relationships strained by overwhelming emotions? Clients seek counseling for many reasons. Some need a safe, supportive space to be heard when they lack that elsewhere. While friends and family can offer care, they may not provide the professional help or treatment needed. Others struggle to express their thoughts or feel lost and need guidance. I believe that everyone deserves a place where they feel understood and cared for, and I’m here to listen and support your growth.
With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.
With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.
Jessie Wedell (she/her) is passionate about working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities who may face unique challenges with those intersections. With a strong foundation in social science, she recognizes the sociocultural influences that impact mental health. She also has an extensive background in dance and yoga and strongly believes in somatic interventions as a form of trauma recovery and to build a healthy connection with ones body. Her goal is to offer a validating space to guide clients through their journeys of healing, helping them reclaim their strength, resilience, and hope for the future.
Jessie Wedell (she/her) is passionate about working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities who may face unique challenges with those intersections. With a strong foundation in social science, she recognizes the sociocultural influences that impact mental health. She also has an extensive background in dance and yoga and strongly believes in somatic interventions as a form of trauma recovery and to build a healthy connection with ones body. Her goal is to offer a validating space to guide clients through their journeys of healing, helping them reclaim their strength, resilience, and hope for the future.
All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.
All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.
I'm a Gestalt therapist and this shows up in my relational and somatic approach with all clients.
I find a lot of joy in helping teens and adults discover and uncover their truest selves. If you are someone who wants to increase self-compassion, heal from trauma, challenge long held beliefs about yourself or the world, strengthen relationships, process grief and loss, and/or find the inner strength and resources to make desired changes in your life, I might be a good fit for you. I also find it very meaningful to work with people unlearning and healing from diet culture, those taking or considering a GLP-1 metabolic medication and processing the complicated emotions that arise through these choices and the changes that happen.
I'm a Gestalt therapist and this shows up in my relational and somatic approach with all clients.
I find a lot of joy in helping teens and adults discover and uncover their truest selves. If you are someone who wants to increase self-compassion, heal from trauma, challenge long held beliefs about yourself or the world, strengthen relationships, process grief and loss, and/or find the inner strength and resources to make desired changes in your life, I might be a good fit for you. I also find it very meaningful to work with people unlearning and healing from diet culture, those taking or considering a GLP-1 metabolic medication and processing the complicated emotions that arise through these choices and the changes that happen.
Life's journey can be layered and unpredictable, often leaving us overwhelmed by anxiety and depression, unsure of how to move forward. As a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Sexology I specialize in helping individuals, as well as couples, regain control and find fulfillment in the diverse facets of their lives (poly/kink positive). You drive the treatment process, and we holistically explore your goals and hopes for the future. With a trauma-informed and integrative approach, including EMDR and cognitive-based therapy, I empower you to transform your life. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery together.
Life's journey can be layered and unpredictable, often leaving us overwhelmed by anxiety and depression, unsure of how to move forward. As a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Sexology I specialize in helping individuals, as well as couples, regain control and find fulfillment in the diverse facets of their lives (poly/kink positive). You drive the treatment process, and we holistically explore your goals and hopes for the future. With a trauma-informed and integrative approach, including EMDR and cognitive-based therapy, I empower you to transform your life. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery together.
As an immigrant, my passion lies in supporting BIPOC and migrant populations who have experienced violence and sexual trauma, as well as working with relationships from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural humility and sensitivity are essential to my practice.
As an immigrant, my passion lies in supporting BIPOC and migrant populations who have experienced violence and sexual trauma, as well as working with relationships from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural humility and sensitivity are essential to my practice.
TeleMedicine/video conferencing now available. I specialize in adjustment to physical and developmental disabilities. I treat a range of issues including anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am a certified Trauma therapist with specific training for those that have survived terror. I have specific expertise and experience providing counseling for those living with Spectrum Disorder, Brain Injuries, and those with speech disorders. I am licensed to Practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and the State of New Jersey. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help you or your family.
TeleMedicine/video conferencing now available. I specialize in adjustment to physical and developmental disabilities. I treat a range of issues including anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am a certified Trauma therapist with specific training for those that have survived terror. I have specific expertise and experience providing counseling for those living with Spectrum Disorder, Brain Injuries, and those with speech disorders. I am licensed to Practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and the State of New Jersey. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help you or your family.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
Trauma‑Informed Talk Therapy: Rooted in CBT, Gestalt, and mindfulness, I offer tools to help you make sense of your emotions and reframe your inner narrative.
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 the 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 your loss but actually, this is just what people need to do. The goal is to not stay stuck, to move through it—and this is part of the process. Find wholeness through trauma informed talk therapy, yoga, mindfulness.
Trauma‑Informed Talk Therapy: Rooted in CBT, Gestalt, and mindfulness, I offer tools to help you make sense of your emotions and reframe your inner narrative.
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 the 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 your loss but actually, this is just what people need to do. The goal is to not stay stuck, to move through it—and this is part of the process. Find wholeness through trauma informed talk therapy, yoga, mindfulness.
My ideal client is seeking more than traditional therapy. They want creative, playful ways to reconnect with joy and their authentic self. They may be navigating complex identities and need a supportive space to explore these. Often, they feel stuck or disconnected due to trauma, societal/familial expectations, or a desire for deeper self-awareness. Their goals may be about rediscovering their creativity, unlocking/understanding parts of their identity, and building deeper, more authentic connections in their relationships. They come to me ready for a dynamic, interactive approach that fosters growth and healing.
My ideal client is seeking more than traditional therapy. They want creative, playful ways to reconnect with joy and their authentic self. They may be navigating complex identities and need a supportive space to explore these. Often, they feel stuck or disconnected due to trauma, societal/familial expectations, or a desire for deeper self-awareness. Their goals may be about rediscovering their creativity, unlocking/understanding parts of their identity, and building deeper, more authentic connections in their relationships. They come to me ready for a dynamic, interactive approach that fosters growth and healing.
Every client I work with is multifaceted and has many identities. I adapt my approach to meet people where they are, and honor the differences between us. People often come to therapy looking for change. I aim to provide a supportive space where change can safely occur. I have specialized training in Somatic Experiencing. This modality supports clients in healing from past harm or trauma by using the mind-body connection to re-establish safety. Every person has an innate capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive, once support and safety are in place. Whether you reach out to me or another therapist, I hope you find what you need.
Every client I work with is multifaceted and has many identities. I adapt my approach to meet people where they are, and honor the differences between us. People often come to therapy looking for change. I aim to provide a supportive space where change can safely occur. I have specialized training in Somatic Experiencing. This modality supports clients in healing from past harm or trauma by using the mind-body connection to re-establish safety. Every person has an innate capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive, once support and safety are in place. Whether you reach out to me or another therapist, I hope you find what you need.
Hello and Welcome. I am Temple Jackson, MSW, LICSW. I am the 4th Generation of Clinical Social Workers in my family. Indeed it is a calling! I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services. The research regarding the benefits of Mental Health Counseling, is solid. Professional counseling can exponentially improve Your health and Your daily life. Including, your physical, mental and spiritual health. I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services.
Hello and Welcome. I am Temple Jackson, MSW, LICSW. I am the 4th Generation of Clinical Social Workers in my family. Indeed it is a calling! I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services. The research regarding the benefits of Mental Health Counseling, is solid. Professional counseling can exponentially improve Your health and Your daily life. Including, your physical, mental and spiritual health. I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services.
With Gestalt & somatic therapy, you don’t have to fake it.
I’m queer, gay, neurodivergent, & a non-linear thinker. I offer therapy for those tired of masking, pretending, performing, or polishing themselves just to get by. In a world that rewards fake smiles and emotional shutdown, being real is radical. I help you to reconnect with your body—not as a problem to fix, but as a source of truth, power, & resilience. Your emotions aren’t flaws; they’re signals. You don’t have to hold it all together to deserve support. You don’t have to fake calm to be okay. I’m here to help you feel what’s real, unmask safely, and discover the next honest step forward.
With Gestalt & somatic therapy, you don’t have to fake it.
I’m queer, gay, neurodivergent, & a non-linear thinker. I offer therapy for those tired of masking, pretending, performing, or polishing themselves just to get by. In a world that rewards fake smiles and emotional shutdown, being real is radical. I help you to reconnect with your body—not as a problem to fix, but as a source of truth, power, & resilience. Your emotions aren’t flaws; they’re signals. You don’t have to hold it all together to deserve support. You don’t have to fake calm to be okay. I’m here to help you feel what’s real, unmask safely, and discover the next honest step forward.
The weight of survival, changing yourself to fit inside systems that were never meant for you has become unbearable. The old strategies, hypervigilance, the exhausting mental loops that once kept you safe now feel like a prison. And at some point, you said: "Enough". If you’re here, I see you. I know the battle you’re fighting because I help people dismantle it everyday. I specialize in trauma therapy using EMDR, Brainspotting, and IFS: modalities that don’t just help you cope but dismantle what’s keeping you stuck. Imagine a future where your choices are truly yours. You deserve more than survival. Reach out, and let’s begin!
The weight of survival, changing yourself to fit inside systems that were never meant for you has become unbearable. The old strategies, hypervigilance, the exhausting mental loops that once kept you safe now feel like a prison. And at some point, you said: "Enough". If you’re here, I see you. I know the battle you’re fighting because I help people dismantle it everyday. I specialize in trauma therapy using EMDR, Brainspotting, and IFS: modalities that don’t just help you cope but dismantle what’s keeping you stuck. Imagine a future where your choices are truly yours. You deserve more than survival. Reach out, and let’s begin!
Does grief or anxiety hold you back from making choices? Does depression and self-sabotaging behavior lead to unrealized hopes and dreams? Do you hear yourself saying, "Yes, but..." or "if only..." as if you are stuck in an emotional maze? Uncertainty is normal, and painful decisions and hard work are normal. Learn to use emotion and inner wisdom to make a change.. Create your path with courage, creativity.. Learn tools like positive self-talk and mindful self-reflection to support a meaningful life. We will meet via a hybrid model of online and telephone sessions.
Does grief or anxiety hold you back from making choices? Does depression and self-sabotaging behavior lead to unrealized hopes and dreams? Do you hear yourself saying, "Yes, but..." or "if only..." as if you are stuck in an emotional maze? Uncertainty is normal, and painful decisions and hard work are normal. Learn to use emotion and inner wisdom to make a change.. Create your path with courage, creativity.. Learn tools like positive self-talk and mindful self-reflection to support a meaningful life. We will meet via a hybrid model of online and telephone sessions.
Licensed in both CA and DC, I believe therapy is a wonderful avenue for individuals to discover more about themselves and their self-worth. It is about growing, protecting boundaries, and healing through discovering and repairing past and present wounds.
I specialize in adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, complex trauma, and difficulty with life transitions (moving, parenthood, marriage, etc). I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained to help individuals process and move past their traumatic experiences, allowing them to heal and find peace.
Licensed in both CA and DC, I believe therapy is a wonderful avenue for individuals to discover more about themselves and their self-worth. It is about growing, protecting boundaries, and healing through discovering and repairing past and present wounds.
I specialize in adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, complex trauma, and difficulty with life transitions (moving, parenthood, marriage, etc). I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained to help individuals process and move past their traumatic experiences, allowing them to heal and find peace.
Currently seeing clients via Telehealth only. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth. I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
Currently seeing clients via Telehealth only. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth. I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
Dr. Claudia Mai Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCPC-S, NCC, ACS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Often time life changes can fill us with a sense of being overwhelmed, disjointed or stuck--both physically and mentally. Whether you're looking to explore complex, deep-seated issues or need a supportive person and space in your life, I provide a safe, accepting, non-judgmental space for you to get the help you need. Processing painful experiences and emotions can be challenging, though I am committed to working collaboratively and supporting clients in becoming healthier and creating more rewarding and fulfilling relationships.
Often time life changes can fill us with a sense of being overwhelmed, disjointed or stuck--both physically and mentally. Whether you're looking to explore complex, deep-seated issues or need a supportive person and space in your life, I provide a safe, accepting, non-judgmental space for you to get the help you need. Processing painful experiences and emotions can be challenging, though I am committed to working collaboratively and supporting clients in becoming healthier and creating more rewarding and fulfilling relationships.
Thank you for prioritizing your health. At this time I am only accepting clients for Video sessions and Telehealth with availability on Tuesdays, Thursday or Friday . There is no need to wait for a return phone call. You have the option of scheduling an appointment today and viewing my schedule by using this link below. Copy and paste the link into your browser to schedule your first appointment and complete initial paperwork. https://visionhopeandhealing.clientsecure.me
Thank you for prioritizing your health. At this time I am only accepting clients for Video sessions and Telehealth with availability on Tuesdays, Thursday or Friday . There is no need to wait for a return phone call. You have the option of scheduling an appointment today and viewing my schedule by using this link below. Copy and paste the link into your browser to schedule your first appointment and complete initial paperwork. https://visionhopeandhealing.clientsecure.me
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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.