Gestalt Therapists in 02909
My name is Natasha Deshommes, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island. My approach to therapy is client centered. I am here to help with navigating the journey to healing, self-love, or the very thing that you have a desire to overcome. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative, and Solution Focus therapy. I typically work with couples (premarital and marriage) counseling, families as well as individuals. I am most comfortable treating anxiety, depression, work, life stressors and grief.
My name is Natasha Deshommes, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island. My approach to therapy is client centered. I am here to help with navigating the journey to healing, self-love, or the very thing that you have a desire to overcome. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative, and Solution Focus therapy. I typically work with couples (premarital and marriage) counseling, families as well as individuals. I am most comfortable treating anxiety, depression, work, life stressors and grief.
Hi, I'm Emily Swift, as your counselor I will work with you in a collaborative process- together we will work towards the life you strive for while providing tools, motivation, support, empathy, and insight along the way. Navigating your way towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life is not easy and we are not meant to do it alone. With a master’s in Holistic Counseling and over twelve years of experience as a yoga instructor, my approach to counseling combines clinical therapeutic methods with practices to integrate body and mind to help regulate emotions, manage stress, and promote whole being wellness.
Hi, I'm Emily Swift, as your counselor I will work with you in a collaborative process- together we will work towards the life you strive for while providing tools, motivation, support, empathy, and insight along the way. Navigating your way towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life is not easy and we are not meant to do it alone. With a master’s in Holistic Counseling and over twelve years of experience as a yoga instructor, my approach to counseling combines clinical therapeutic methods with practices to integrate body and mind to help regulate emotions, manage stress, and promote whole being wellness.
Nicole Hayes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has a holistic, eclectic approach to meet her clients where they are. She is trained in various modalities including EMDR and CPT for the treatment of trauma and has experience treating a variety of mental health issues. I have experience treating a variety of mental health disorders most commonly PTSD and other trauma disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders.
Nicole Hayes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has a holistic, eclectic approach to meet her clients where they are. She is trained in various modalities including EMDR and CPT for the treatment of trauma and has experience treating a variety of mental health issues. I have experience treating a variety of mental health disorders most commonly PTSD and other trauma disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders.
NOTE: the only insurances I accept are the student insurances for Brown University and Tufts University students. I help students, artists, athletes, and other high-level performers bring out the best in themselves and each other. I specialize in healing trauma, anxiety, creative and performance blocks, existential and relationship issues, and the impacts of social forces on mental health. I tend to fit well with patients who are smart, creative, funny, introspective, curious, and ready for change.
NOTE: the only insurances I accept are the student insurances for Brown University and Tufts University students. I help students, artists, athletes, and other high-level performers bring out the best in themselves and each other. I specialize in healing trauma, anxiety, creative and performance blocks, existential and relationship issues, and the impacts of social forces on mental health. I tend to fit well with patients who are smart, creative, funny, introspective, curious, and ready for change.
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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.