Gestalt Therapists in Sebastian County, AR
Ada Floyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD; however, my primary areas of focus are working within the LGBTQIA+ community and with trauma. I have completed training in several modalities to increase my ability to help people navigate through their struggles. I know the value of therapy for trauma due to my own experiences and try to bring compassion and empathy into every session. I use a variety of techniques and tools, such as EMDR, ego state therapy, and CBT to help tailor therapy to each individual client.
I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD; however, my primary areas of focus are working within the LGBTQIA+ community and with trauma. I have completed training in several modalities to increase my ability to help people navigate through their struggles. I know the value of therapy for trauma due to my own experiences and try to bring compassion and empathy into every session. I use a variety of techniques and tools, such as EMDR, ego state therapy, and CBT to help tailor therapy to each individual client.
Sheryl L Hollingshead
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72901
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re ready to find freedom from your past...freedom from the feelings of I’m not good enough. It’s that feeling of “not a good enough mom, friend, student, wife…Just never enough!" Feelings of “not good enough” can sneak up on us and color our perception of the world. We may start to see people as “out to get us or judge us”. We can end up spending a lot of time in our heads, mentally beating ourselves up until we learn a new way of seeing the world. That’s where I can help!!
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re ready to find freedom from your past...freedom from the feelings of I’m not good enough. It’s that feeling of “not a good enough mom, friend, student, wife…Just never enough!" Feelings of “not good enough” can sneak up on us and color our perception of the world. We may start to see people as “out to get us or judge us”. We can end up spending a lot of time in our heads, mentally beating ourselves up until we learn a new way of seeing the world. That’s where I can help!!
Stacy Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-TA, ASDCS, CCATPCA, EMDR-T, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwood, AR 72936
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with a child struggling with ADHD, an individual learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple struggling, or an entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with a child struggling with ADHD, an individual learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple struggling, or an entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
Dora 'michelle' Howe
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72908
Recognizing life's challenges, I am committed to nurturing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. My approach to each client is marked by empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental perspective, honoring the uniqueness of their personal journey. Working with children and adolescents, I tailor therapeutic techniques to meet their emotional and developmental needs, while collaborating with their families to enhance their overall wholeness and autonomy.
Recognizing life's challenges, I am committed to nurturing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. My approach to each client is marked by empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental perspective, honoring the uniqueness of their personal journey. Working with children and adolescents, I tailor therapeutic techniques to meet their emotional and developmental needs, while collaborating with their families to enhance their overall wholeness and autonomy.
Jordan Griffie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Empathic, client centered therapist motivated to enrich clients moving forward towards a more full and meaningful life. I excel in coaching clients who are stuck and lacking support. I'm a well qualified professional with over thirteen years of experience working with a multitude of cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience in guiding clients toward making impactful changes promoting personal welfare and realized potential. This is the start of your journey towards the life that you desire and improving your quality of life.
Empathic, client centered therapist motivated to enrich clients moving forward towards a more full and meaningful life. I excel in coaching clients who are stuck and lacking support. I'm a well qualified professional with over thirteen years of experience working with a multitude of cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience in guiding clients toward making impactful changes promoting personal welfare and realized potential. This is the start of your journey towards the life that you desire and improving your quality of life.
Marlene Wadley
Counselor, MEd, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72901
I am licensed in Arkansas and Arizona and offer telehealth as well as in-person sessions at my Arizona clinic. My therapy style is encouraging and motivational. I focus mostly on person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy, paired with solution-focused, allowing every client to see their situation in a different light, and understand how thoughts and feelings play a role in status and outcome. I have year-long ties to the military and law enforcement. My clients are very close to my heart, and I pride myself on being invited into their lives, and walking alongside them as an encouraging and supportive ally.
I am licensed in Arkansas and Arizona and offer telehealth as well as in-person sessions at my Arizona clinic. My therapy style is encouraging and motivational. I focus mostly on person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy, paired with solution-focused, allowing every client to see their situation in a different light, and understand how thoughts and feelings play a role in status and outcome. I have year-long ties to the military and law enforcement. My clients are very close to my heart, and I pride myself on being invited into their lives, and walking alongside them as an encouraging and supportive ally.
Kenneth Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LADAC, ADC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903
"Over the past few years, the demand for mental health services has increased. The field of mental health, in efforts to meet this demand, has caused the technique of counseling to become commercialized. When I created Harris & Harris my mission was to create a business practice that was ethically driven to get back to the basics of counseling. Customer volume should never be a measurement of success within a business, but providing consistent quality service should always be a measurement standard."
"Over the past few years, the demand for mental health services has increased. The field of mental health, in efforts to meet this demand, has caused the technique of counseling to become commercialized. When I created Harris & Harris my mission was to create a business practice that was ethically driven to get back to the basics of counseling. Customer volume should never be a measurement of success within a business, but providing consistent quality service should always be a measurement standard."
NWA Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S, EMDR, TA
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72904
As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, I offer Individual Counseling as well. Make your relationship authentic, loving and dynamic. Experience in overcoming infidelity, emotional trauma, intimacy, blended families, premarital, dating, cohabitation and divorce issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, self esteem, compulsions. The two best predictors of client's success are a client's motivation and the relationship you and your therapist create, regardless of theory used. Might I be the right counselor for you? Deciding to participate in counseling is a journey of self discovery and a sign of courage and strength.
As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, I offer Individual Counseling as well. Make your relationship authentic, loving and dynamic. Experience in overcoming infidelity, emotional trauma, intimacy, blended families, premarital, dating, cohabitation and divorce issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, self esteem, compulsions. The two best predictors of client's success are a client's motivation and the relationship you and your therapist create, regardless of theory used. Might I be the right counselor for you? Deciding to participate in counseling is a journey of self discovery and a sign of courage and strength.
Lee Walton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
I can help you explore the sources of suffering that lead to understanding and acceptance which evolve toward a greater authentically lived life. As your counselor, my goal is to help you uncover repressed, misplaced potential to lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches, we will unearth long-standing negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I can help you explore the sources of suffering that lead to understanding and acceptance which evolve toward a greater authentically lived life. As your counselor, my goal is to help you uncover repressed, misplaced potential to lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches, we will unearth long-standing negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Wholistic Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-TA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72901
At Wholistic Health, we have multiple clinicians available to accommodate your needs. Specifically, we provide EMDR therapy which is helpful when a person is feeling “stuck” on a particular emotion or traumatic memory, as well as play therapy for kids and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or CBT for adults. DBT is focused on helping those who struggle with suicidal thoughts or feel like their emotions are in control of them.
At Wholistic Health, we have multiple clinicians available to accommodate your needs. Specifically, we provide EMDR therapy which is helpful when a person is feeling “stuck” on a particular emotion or traumatic memory, as well as play therapy for kids and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or CBT for adults. DBT is focused on helping those who struggle with suicidal thoughts or feel like their emotions are in control of them.
CBullard Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, MA, LAC, CRC
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72901 (Online Only)
Sometimes in life things can get tough and it can happen to anyone. Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck in a situation that has been difficult to navigate? It may feel like the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders. Trust and believe that it does get better. I'm passionate about helping individuals find their freedom and growth, mending areas where you may feel broken. My goal is to help individuals learn how to live in true vulnerability and discover self-acceptance. Your mental wellness is worth it and I would be honored to help you navigate the tough terrain that life can sometimes create.
Sometimes in life things can get tough and it can happen to anyone. Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck in a situation that has been difficult to navigate? It may feel like the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders. Trust and believe that it does get better. I'm passionate about helping individuals find their freedom and growth, mending areas where you may feel broken. My goal is to help individuals learn how to live in true vulnerability and discover self-acceptance. Your mental wellness is worth it and I would be honored to help you navigate the tough terrain that life can sometimes create.
Letitia Trent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72901 (Online Only)
Note: E-mail contact preferred due to the volume of calls I receive. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. I enjoy working with adults and older teenagers. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central and that many of our struggles come from wounded relationships and difficulty with connection. I work to build a relationship of deep empathy and connection with my clients in addition to providing tools for working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, body image, self esteem, relationship struggles, career transitions, grief, and interpersonal struggles.
Note: E-mail contact preferred due to the volume of calls I receive. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. I enjoy working with adults and older teenagers. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central and that many of our struggles come from wounded relationships and difficulty with connection. I work to build a relationship of deep empathy and connection with my clients in addition to providing tools for working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, body image, self esteem, relationship struggles, career transitions, grief, and interpersonal struggles.
Resilient Waves Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-DBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We can all become bogged down by intense emotions that create a hurdle to our ability to function in life, most often at the detriment of success or being able to achieve what we feel are simple tasks in life. I work with clients to help them uncover and make sense of emotional barriers that have plagued them for far too long, often dismissed by others in their lives. Being accepted unconditionally, regardless of background, orientation, or presentation, in a therapeutic setting, you can find more personal potential and free yourself of the "rules" prescribed by the outside world and finally find yourself, the person that matters.
We can all become bogged down by intense emotions that create a hurdle to our ability to function in life, most often at the detriment of success or being able to achieve what we feel are simple tasks in life. I work with clients to help them uncover and make sense of emotional barriers that have plagued them for far too long, often dismissed by others in their lives. Being accepted unconditionally, regardless of background, orientation, or presentation, in a therapeutic setting, you can find more personal potential and free yourself of the "rules" prescribed by the outside world and finally find yourself, the person that matters.
Tessa Hastings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Not accepting new clients
Are you ready to move from surviving to thriving? Healing is a choice you may not realize you have. But you do! It’s time to make your way out of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness and move into a fuller, more satisfying and balanced lifestyle. As you allow yourself to experience unconditional acceptance you may rediscover your authentic self and become more congruent. You are allowed to reclaim your birthright of lovability and worthiness, becoming better, stronger, kinder, and wiser than you ever thought possible. I’m here to show you how!
Are you ready to move from surviving to thriving? Healing is a choice you may not realize you have. But you do! It’s time to make your way out of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness and move into a fuller, more satisfying and balanced lifestyle. As you allow yourself to experience unconditional acceptance you may rediscover your authentic self and become more congruent. You are allowed to reclaim your birthright of lovability and worthiness, becoming better, stronger, kinder, and wiser than you ever thought possible. I’m here to show you how!
Online Therapists
Cameron Moss
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I also utilize other theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gestalt.
My ideal client is one that shows up and is willing to risk being vulnerable with me, a stranger. Perhaps their life hasn't gone the way they had planned and are greatly troubled by this, and/or they suffer with anxiety, depression, family of origin wounds, or something they can't define. Perhaps the client has experienced (or is currently experiencing) spiritual abuse, and wants to process it AND keep their faith. Regardless, they want to be free from whatever has them bound and be happy again. We weren't mean to carry these burdens.
I also utilize other theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gestalt.
My ideal client is one that shows up and is willing to risk being vulnerable with me, a stranger. Perhaps their life hasn't gone the way they had planned and are greatly troubled by this, and/or they suffer with anxiety, depression, family of origin wounds, or something they can't define. Perhaps the client has experienced (or is currently experiencing) spiritual abuse, and wants to process it AND keep their faith. Regardless, they want to be free from whatever has them bound and be happy again. We weren't mean to carry these burdens.
Mountain Therapy - Amy Mountain Ference
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I offer individual walk-and-talk sessions and group therapy courses that blend Adventure Therapy principles with somatic experiencing and Gestalt therapy techniques.
Traditional talk therapy isn't a fit for everyone. If you're in search of a more balanced and fulfilling life, and have faced challenges with therapy before, my experiential, nature-based approach could be the solution.
I offer individual walk-and-talk sessions and group therapy courses that blend Adventure Therapy principles with somatic experiencing and Gestalt therapy techniques.
Traditional talk therapy isn't a fit for everyone. If you're in search of a more balanced and fulfilling life, and have faced challenges with therapy before, my experiential, nature-based approach could be the solution.
Molly Rector
Counselor, MA, LAC, MFA
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I work from a trauma- and neuro-informed gestalt perspective that promotes empowerment and resilience through the integration of disparate internal parts.
I believe the counseling relationship is a powerful tool for learning to to be kinder and more generous with ourselves. I understand that many of us come from environments, past or present, that tell us we do not "deserve" safety, love, acceptance, or belonging, and sometimes this keeps us at a remove from our communities and loved ones. In my practice, I collaborate with clients to create a safe, shame-free place for moving through and beyond these messages—a place where it is possible to experiment with vulnerability while searching for the most authentic and empowered version of the client's life.
I work from a trauma- and neuro-informed gestalt perspective that promotes empowerment and resilience through the integration of disparate internal parts.
I believe the counseling relationship is a powerful tool for learning to to be kinder and more generous with ourselves. I understand that many of us come from environments, past or present, that tell us we do not "deserve" safety, love, acceptance, or belonging, and sometimes this keeps us at a remove from our communities and loved ones. In my practice, I collaborate with clients to create a safe, shame-free place for moving through and beyond these messages—a place where it is possible to experiment with vulnerability while searching for the most authentic and empowered version of the client's life.
Chloe Zahn
Counselor, LAC, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I am trained and is working towards certification as a Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), but my practice consists of EFT, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client centered therapy.
I'm an experienced counselor dedicated to helping individuals overcome their mental health concerns and relationship issues. My practice focuses on hearing and collaborating with you to create a treatment plan specific to you and your needs. My approach includes emotion focused and others, provide therapy to individuals, beginning with adolescence through senior adult, which includes treatment for, but is not limited to phase of life and adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and interpersonal relationship distress. I also provide premarital and couples counseling.
I am trained and is working towards certification as a Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), but my practice consists of EFT, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client centered therapy.
I'm an experienced counselor dedicated to helping individuals overcome their mental health concerns and relationship issues. My practice focuses on hearing and collaborating with you to create a treatment plan specific to you and your needs. My approach includes emotion focused and others, provide therapy to individuals, beginning with adolescence through senior adult, which includes treatment for, but is not limited to phase of life and adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and interpersonal relationship distress. I also provide premarital and couples counseling.
Andrea Reyes-Cuarenta
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72758
I thrive on an eclectic approach in therapy, utilizing techniques from CBT, Gestalt, and person-centered modalities.
Life is full of surprises that are sometimes wrapped in feelings that can truly weigh us down. Whether it's anxiety, depression, life stress, grief or past traumas- those are all curveballs that are unexpected and can make it difficult to believe that we can be in control of anything, especially our own inner peace. Therapy is a courageous journey towards cultivating internal resources that can help you with feeling connected, nurtured, and empowered to embrace change as it comes. As your therapist, it is my mission to take this journey alongside you and give you a safe space to better understand your true self.
I thrive on an eclectic approach in therapy, utilizing techniques from CBT, Gestalt, and person-centered modalities.
Life is full of surprises that are sometimes wrapped in feelings that can truly weigh us down. Whether it's anxiety, depression, life stress, grief or past traumas- those are all curveballs that are unexpected and can make it difficult to believe that we can be in control of anything, especially our own inner peace. Therapy is a courageous journey towards cultivating internal resources that can help you with feeling connected, nurtured, and empowered to embrace change as it comes. As your therapist, it is my mission to take this journey alongside you and give you a safe space to better understand your true self.
William F Symes
Counselor, MDiv, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
My training includes Gestalt Psychotherapy, Jungian process, Erickson Strategic therapy, Psychodynamics, Mindfulness, Object Relations, and Analysis.
No individual clients. Supervision/consultation only. I've been an LPC clinical supervisor for 25 years. I was an NBCC approved continuing education provider for 22 years, giving workshops nationally. At this point in my career I work almost exclusively with other mental health professionals seeking to improve their diagnostic and treatment skills, or finish a recent graduate's training to complete state requirements for licensing. I am a nationally published author: Mastering the Art of Psychotherapy. Available on Amazon. I served as faculty at the 2015 Erickson Foundation International Congress, lecturing on Dream Analysis.
My training includes Gestalt Psychotherapy, Jungian process, Erickson Strategic therapy, Psychodynamics, Mindfulness, Object Relations, and Analysis.
No individual clients. Supervision/consultation only. I've been an LPC clinical supervisor for 25 years. I was an NBCC approved continuing education provider for 22 years, giving workshops nationally. At this point in my career I work almost exclusively with other mental health professionals seeking to improve their diagnostic and treatment skills, or finish a recent graduate's training to complete state requirements for licensing. I am a nationally published author: Mastering the Art of Psychotherapy. Available on Amazon. I served as faculty at the 2015 Erickson Foundation International Congress, lecturing on Dream Analysis.
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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.