Gestalt Therapists in Washington, DC
I am licensed in Washington D.C. as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. I have an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. I believe that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower, and engage those who feel isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
I am licensed in Washington D.C. as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. I have an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. I believe that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower, and engage those who feel isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.
Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.
It is brave to choose how you want to craft your life. Many people are struggling through big life transitions, are unhappy in their relationships, or they want to move past anxiety and depression. Therapy is a place to understand what is happening now, and how to create something different and better to feel more satisfied. If this is you, I offer a space to look at and understand what is happening in your life, and how you can regain a sense of agency to create what you want. I am warm and engaging, and together we find patterns in your life that keep showing up and getting in your way. We look at how to cultivate what you want.
It is brave to choose how you want to craft your life. Many people are struggling through big life transitions, are unhappy in their relationships, or they want to move past anxiety and depression. Therapy is a place to understand what is happening now, and how to create something different and better to feel more satisfied. If this is you, I offer a space to look at and understand what is happening in your life, and how you can regain a sense of agency to create what you want. I am warm and engaging, and together we find patterns in your life that keep showing up and getting in your way. We look at how to cultivate what you want.
I, Dr. Perkins, am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Washington, DC, and a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey. I, provide culturally relevant individual, family, and group psychotherapy. My approach to treatment is client-centered treatment to understand what the person is experiencing, and address any issues that are impacting their progress.
I, Dr. Perkins, am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Washington, DC, and a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey. I, provide culturally relevant individual, family, and group psychotherapy. My approach to treatment is client-centered treatment to understand what the person is experiencing, and address any issues that are impacting their progress.
My mission is to create a space of acceptance for individuals and partners to find true, honest connection to themselves and within their intimate relationships. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds work through barriers in order to create the relationships and life they desire. Through targeted conversations, skill building, and at home exercises we will work to help you build on the strengths you already have. I offer acceptance and a straightforward, empathetic approach to psychotherapy with my clients.
My mission is to create a space of acceptance for individuals and partners to find true, honest connection to themselves and within their intimate relationships. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds work through barriers in order to create the relationships and life they desire. Through targeted conversations, skill building, and at home exercises we will work to help you build on the strengths you already have. I offer acceptance and a straightforward, empathetic approach to psychotherapy with my clients.
I’m a dedicated therapist passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma, providing a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy. My goal is to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I work closely with each client to tailor our sessions to their unique needs.
I’m a dedicated therapist passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma, providing a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy. My goal is to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I work closely with each client to tailor our sessions to their unique needs.
You've been able to manage "it" by yourself for a while, but something still doesn't feel right, right? "Something's off". You might have asked yourself is this normal stress or anxiety? Am I just sad or depressed? Why am I so annoyed with things lately? I'm here to listen to you - the right way and help you gain some clarity and regain control. My goal is to help you identify what's needed in order to make things better & get it. I'm here to support your personal growth & awareness in ways that feel most genuine to YOU! Our sessions will be honest, informative, collaborative, productive, & thought-provoking. Let's get to work!
You've been able to manage "it" by yourself for a while, but something still doesn't feel right, right? "Something's off". You might have asked yourself is this normal stress or anxiety? Am I just sad or depressed? Why am I so annoyed with things lately? I'm here to listen to you - the right way and help you gain some clarity and regain control. My goal is to help you identify what's needed in order to make things better & get it. I'm here to support your personal growth & awareness in ways that feel most genuine to YOU! Our sessions will be honest, informative, collaborative, productive, & thought-provoking. Let's get to work!
I’m the founder and director of The Center for Family Well-Being, where we aim -- through our groups, individual therapy, and classes -- to help kids, teens, adults, couples, and families fully realize their potential with confidence, understanding, and an open heart. We're a group of highly-trained holistic therapists who integrate Western psychotherapy with the wisdom of Eastern mindful awareness practice, as well as other mind-body healing methods, for greater awareness, connection, and well-being for our clients -- within themselves and with others in their lives.
I’m the founder and director of The Center for Family Well-Being, where we aim -- through our groups, individual therapy, and classes -- to help kids, teens, adults, couples, and families fully realize their potential with confidence, understanding, and an open heart. We're a group of highly-trained holistic therapists who integrate Western psychotherapy with the wisdom of Eastern mindful awareness practice, as well as other mind-body healing methods, for greater awareness, connection, and well-being for our clients -- within themselves and with others in their lives.
Now accepting video clients from Minnesota! ! ! I believe that we all have the resources to succeed within ourselves. Therapy connects us to our strengths and our resilience. As a client-centered therapist, I am honored to collaborate with you and help you reach your mental health goals. I am non-binary (agender) and work often with people who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. I am body- and sex- positive, kink-aware, and poly-friendly, and my practice philosophy is grounded in intersectional and feminist theory.
Now accepting video clients from Minnesota! ! ! I believe that we all have the resources to succeed within ourselves. Therapy connects us to our strengths and our resilience. As a client-centered therapist, I am honored to collaborate with you and help you reach your mental health goals. I am non-binary (agender) and work often with people who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. I am body- and sex- positive, kink-aware, and poly-friendly, and my practice philosophy is grounded in intersectional and feminist theory.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, conducting Psychotherapist via telehealth at this time. I am more than happy to engage in a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. I subscribe to an Integrated Wellness Philosophy, treating a person's physical and mental health, along with their nutritional, financial and interrelationship needs. I will help you reach your potential by utilizing a humanistic, existential approach to become a healthier, happier person. I was working for 9 years for an organization in person and on-line and have dealt with over a 1,000 clients. I have a good sense of humor with warmth.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, conducting Psychotherapist via telehealth at this time. I am more than happy to engage in a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. I subscribe to an Integrated Wellness Philosophy, treating a person's physical and mental health, along with their nutritional, financial and interrelationship needs. I will help you reach your potential by utilizing a humanistic, existential approach to become a healthier, happier person. I was working for 9 years for an organization in person and on-line and have dealt with over a 1,000 clients. I have a good sense of humor with warmth.
Over the past 20 years I have had the honor of supporting my clients' journeys of healing and growth. I provide deep listening, respect, and a safe space for clients to reflect and expand self-awareness. We work together to identify and achieve your individualized therapeutic goals. As a result of therapy, my clients have been able to: Improve decision-making, manage difficult emotions with integrity, have loving relationships with family, and let go of old fears and hurt, to enjoy life in the present.
Over the past 20 years I have had the honor of supporting my clients' journeys of healing and growth. I provide deep listening, respect, and a safe space for clients to reflect and expand self-awareness. We work together to identify and achieve your individualized therapeutic goals. As a result of therapy, my clients have been able to: Improve decision-making, manage difficult emotions with integrity, have loving relationships with family, and let go of old fears and hurt, to enjoy life in the present.
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.
Finding your voice is a journey of empowerment. From a shy child, to a lawyer who became a voice for others, to becoming a clinical social worker after a period of personal exploration, I am someone who has come full circle in finding my voice. As such, I have a deep interest in helping others find theirs.
Finding your voice is a journey of empowerment. From a shy child, to a lawyer who became a voice for others, to becoming a clinical social worker after a period of personal exploration, I am someone who has come full circle in finding my voice. As such, I have a deep interest in helping others find theirs.
In my years of practice and clinical experience I have been privileged to be actively engaged in a powerful and life enhancing experience that reduces suffering, promotes healing and opens a doorway to hope, compassion and growth. I believe that therapy offers a unique space to resolve life challenges and difficulties in a collaborative, respectful, empathic and effective way. It also offers an opportunity to become the best person we can be. I am a licensed psychologist in DC and MD. I have been in practice for 30 years and provide individual, couples and group therapy as well as supervision. consultation and clinical training.
In my years of practice and clinical experience I have been privileged to be actively engaged in a powerful and life enhancing experience that reduces suffering, promotes healing and opens a doorway to hope, compassion and growth. I believe that therapy offers a unique space to resolve life challenges and difficulties in a collaborative, respectful, empathic and effective way. It also offers an opportunity to become the best person we can be. I am a licensed psychologist in DC and MD. I have been in practice for 30 years and provide individual, couples and group therapy as well as supervision. consultation and clinical training.
Rooted to Rise (Supervisor) Mental Health & Christ
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC- S, CAC, NCC, PMH-C
Online Only
Dr. Rene’ G. Hood is the CEO of Rooted To Rise. She is a Christian Counselor licensed in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. She is a graduate of Bowie State University where she attained a BA in psychology and a MA in Mental Health Counseling. She has twenty plus years of counseling experiences. She began within the penal system, raised 28 foster children using Reality Therapy, and now specializing in "perinatal, postpartum", depression, alcohol/substance, and anxiety disorders within several community such as, veterans, females, couples, teens, and family.
Dr. Rene’ G. Hood is the CEO of Rooted To Rise. She is a Christian Counselor licensed in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. She is a graduate of Bowie State University where she attained a BA in psychology and a MA in Mental Health Counseling. She has twenty plus years of counseling experiences. She began within the penal system, raised 28 foster children using Reality Therapy, and now specializing in "perinatal, postpartum", depression, alcohol/substance, and anxiety disorders within several community such as, veterans, females, couples, teens, and family.
At the core of my work is the belief that inherent goodness and wisdom resides within every individual. Old wounds can sometimes give rise to parts of ourselves that carry pain or take on protective roles that disconnect us from our core self. I see my role as guiding clients to explore and engage with these parts, as they move towards restored trust and reconnection with their truest selves.
When we turn toward our pain rather than away from it, and allow our pain to be witnessed in the presence of safety, our bodies remember what we are already born knowing: we heal when we feel seen and supported by another safe human.
At the core of my work is the belief that inherent goodness and wisdom resides within every individual. Old wounds can sometimes give rise to parts of ourselves that carry pain or take on protective roles that disconnect us from our core self. I see my role as guiding clients to explore and engage with these parts, as they move towards restored trust and reconnection with their truest selves.
When we turn toward our pain rather than away from it, and allow our pain to be witnessed in the presence of safety, our bodies remember what we are already born knowing: we heal when we feel seen and supported by another safe human.
Are you struggling with relationships, feelings of rejection, or healing from past trauma? Do you find yourself stuck on intrusive thoughts or having a hard time breaking habits? Have you ever felt that you are “too much” or "not enough"? Even if these symptoms have persisted for years… even if you’ve tried therapy before and it wasn’t as helpful as you’d like, hope is not lost. With a background in outpatient and inpatient work, I am well suited to address the types of issues that range in severity.
Are you struggling with relationships, feelings of rejection, or healing from past trauma? Do you find yourself stuck on intrusive thoughts or having a hard time breaking habits? Have you ever felt that you are “too much” or "not enough"? Even if these symptoms have persisted for years… even if you’ve tried therapy before and it wasn’t as helpful as you’d like, hope is not lost. With a background in outpatient and inpatient work, I am well suited to address the types of issues that range in severity.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
I'm glad you're here. Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage to ask for the help you need. I am passionate about my work with clients and find great meaning and value in being part of this chapter of your life. I primarily have experience working with anxiety, and depression, as well as relational, acute, and childhood traumas. I have specialized training in the integration of spirituality and psychological concerns including crisis of faith and/or navigating sexuality.
I'm glad you're here. Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage to ask for the help you need. I am passionate about my work with clients and find great meaning and value in being part of this chapter of your life. I primarily have experience working with anxiety, and depression, as well as relational, acute, and childhood traumas. I have specialized training in the integration of spirituality and psychological concerns including crisis of faith and/or navigating sexuality.
As our lives evolve, we inevitably experience periods of loss, frustration and conflict that signal the need for better understanding and change. Are you experiencing a major life change or challenge? Job loss, relationship breakups, divorce, death, disappointment, or other crisis? Is your relationship less than you had hoped? Your angry, sad, anxious or lonely feelings may feel overwhelming, but you do not have to go through this alone. We can work together to help you develop an inner awakening and awareness to a more comfortable relationship with yourself, your life, and others. I can walk the journey with you.
As our lives evolve, we inevitably experience periods of loss, frustration and conflict that signal the need for better understanding and change. Are you experiencing a major life change or challenge? Job loss, relationship breakups, divorce, death, disappointment, or other crisis? Is your relationship less than you had hoped? Your angry, sad, anxious or lonely feelings may feel overwhelming, but you do not have to go through this alone. We can work together to help you develop an inner awakening and awareness to a more comfortable relationship with yourself, your life, and others. I can walk the journey with you.
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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.