Gestalt Therapists in Boston, MA
I have been practicing as a therapist since 2019. The theoretical approaches beliefs pull from are a blend of Brief, Narrative, Gestalt, Liberation, Decolonization, and Rogerian Therapies and thought. My process is collaborative, I partner with my clients to produce agreed-upon goals and we work together to achieve them. My experience has mostly been in crisis work, and I have worked with all ages from adolescents to adults.
I have been practicing as a therapist since 2019. The theoretical approaches beliefs pull from are a blend of Brief, Narrative, Gestalt, Liberation, Decolonization, and Rogerian Therapies and thought. My process is collaborative, I partner with my clients to produce agreed-upon goals and we work together to achieve them. My experience has mostly been in crisis work, and I have worked with all ages from adolescents to adults.
Using various therapeutic approaches mingled with life coaching techniques, each tailored to the individual; my approach to treatment involves cognitive behavioral, existential therapy, and solution-focused therapy, with elements of Gestalt, Gottm.
I am a licensed in Mental Health Counseling with an experience of working with a large population; ranging from anxiety, autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, oppositional and aggressive disorders, stress and marriage/couples. My focus in treatment is improving and sustaining the relationship between client and therapist. It is my goal to express deep and meaningful care for my clients by showing them support, coupled together with the ability to understand my client’s experience and emotions in the here and now. I have the firm belief that we can control our thoughts and that our environment
Using various therapeutic approaches mingled with life coaching techniques, each tailored to the individual; my approach to treatment involves cognitive behavioral, existential therapy, and solution-focused therapy, with elements of Gestalt, Gottm.
I am a licensed in Mental Health Counseling with an experience of working with a large population; ranging from anxiety, autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, oppositional and aggressive disorders, stress and marriage/couples. My focus in treatment is improving and sustaining the relationship between client and therapist. It is my goal to express deep and meaningful care for my clients by showing them support, coupled together with the ability to understand my client’s experience and emotions in the here and now. I have the firm belief that we can control our thoughts and that our environment
I have an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing verbal therapies including CBT, DBT, humanistic, mindfulness, gestalt approaches and art therapies techniques that best suit a client's ability to move forward in therapy.
Old habits and fixed thoughts may be preventing you from making decisions or choosing a life-path. Together, we will work to build your confidence, decision making skills, and develop strategies for you to achieve success! With over 20 years of experience, I graduated from Lesley University with a Master in Expressive Therapy with an Art Therapy Specialization. I received post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma studies. I am a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eat, Breathe Thrive(TM) Instructor.
I have an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing verbal therapies including CBT, DBT, humanistic, mindfulness, gestalt approaches and art therapies techniques that best suit a client's ability to move forward in therapy.
Old habits and fixed thoughts may be preventing you from making decisions or choosing a life-path. Together, we will work to build your confidence, decision making skills, and develop strategies for you to achieve success! With over 20 years of experience, I graduated from Lesley University with a Master in Expressive Therapy with an Art Therapy Specialization. I received post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma studies. I am a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eat, Breathe Thrive(TM) Instructor.
Evelyn primarily operates from a strong person-centered foundation, but utilizes other approaches and techniques as well including those rooted in narrative therapy, and Gestalt, Adlerian, and feminist theories.
Evelyn Burdick is a resident in counseling, seeking her LMHC. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages to meet their counseling goals and assist them as they move through difficult life adjustments and navigate complex emotions and experiences.
Evelyn primarily operates from a strong person-centered foundation, but utilizes other approaches and techniques as well including those rooted in narrative therapy, and Gestalt, Adlerian, and feminist theories.
Evelyn Burdick is a resident in counseling, seeking her LMHC. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages to meet their counseling goals and assist them as they move through difficult life adjustments and navigate complex emotions and experiences.
Boston Evening Therapy Associates
Counselor, MS, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02135 (Online Only)
You are in charge of your life changes. My role is to help you achieve your emotional/spiritual/mental health goals and to be with you as we work on these goals together. The therapeutic alliance is most important in our work. We will determine which approach serves your needs: Rogerian, CBT, Gestalt, Psycho-dynamic, spirituality based, Mindfulness and/or a combination of these.
You are in charge of your life changes. My role is to help you achieve your emotional/spiritual/mental health goals and to be with you as we work on these goals together. The therapeutic alliance is most important in our work. We will determine which approach serves your needs: Rogerian, CBT, Gestalt, Psycho-dynamic, spirituality based, Mindfulness and/or a combination of these.
Jody Friedman LCSW, Certified Psychoanalyst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
I use a depth-oriented, supportive approach blending Psychoanalysis, Gestalt, Jungian, Self Psychology & Mind/Body/Spirit Integration.
I have been in private practice for 35 years. I am dedicated to provide you with compassionate, skilled and enlightened psychotherapy tailored to your needs. I offer healing from trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues while you explore your innate strengths and self acceptance. Reaching out can feel uncomfortable, you may long to feel balanced with a sense of self you can rely upon moving past self-doubt and self-criticism. I can offer you that healing for mind & spirit through empathic listening, insightful interpretation and experienced, holistic guidance.
I use a depth-oriented, supportive approach blending Psychoanalysis, Gestalt, Jungian, Self Psychology & Mind/Body/Spirit Integration.
I have been in private practice for 35 years. I am dedicated to provide you with compassionate, skilled and enlightened psychotherapy tailored to your needs. I offer healing from trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues while you explore your innate strengths and self acceptance. Reaching out can feel uncomfortable, you may long to feel balanced with a sense of self you can rely upon moving past self-doubt and self-criticism. I can offer you that healing for mind & spirit through empathic listening, insightful interpretation and experienced, holistic guidance.
Joel A. Makin
Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
With expertise in psychodynamic therapy, AEDP, and Gestalt therapy, I help individuals, couples and families address the root of their struggles—whether trauma, relationship issues, or emotional challenges. Backed by over 15 years of counseling, leadership, and hands-on experience, I’ve built and led therapy programs, trained clinical teams, and expanded mental health services. My approach is grounded in the most recent Neuro-strategies, offering clients practical tools and personalized care to foster meaningful, long-term transformation.
With expertise in psychodynamic therapy, AEDP, and Gestalt therapy, I help individuals, couples and families address the root of their struggles—whether trauma, relationship issues, or emotional challenges. Backed by over 15 years of counseling, leadership, and hands-on experience, I’ve built and led therapy programs, trained clinical teams, and expanded mental health services. My approach is grounded in the most recent Neuro-strategies, offering clients practical tools and personalized care to foster meaningful, long-term transformation.
Introduction to The Cape Cod Model and Cape Cod Training Program at The Gestalt International Study Center.
Unfortunately, I am not accepting new clients at this time. (updated 05/15/24) For over twenty five years, I have been practicing psychotherapy with couples, families and individuals, addressing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, sexuality, trauma, loss and grief. My style is interactive, supportive and collaborative. My role is to help you discover your strengths and learn to build on them, leading to personal growth and change. Additionally, therapy is a place to explore what is preventing you from reaching your goals and living a better quality life.
Introduction to The Cape Cod Model and Cape Cod Training Program at The Gestalt International Study Center.
Unfortunately, I am not accepting new clients at this time. (updated 05/15/24) For over twenty five years, I have been practicing psychotherapy with couples, families and individuals, addressing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, sexuality, trauma, loss and grief. My style is interactive, supportive and collaborative. My role is to help you discover your strengths and learn to build on them, leading to personal growth and change. Additionally, therapy is a place to explore what is preventing you from reaching your goals and living a better quality life.
Nadia utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Gestalt therapy, Behavioral activation, reflective listening and mindfulness approaches to help clients reach their individual potential and goals.
Nadia Thérèse Brandon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 5 years of experience in mental health. Her specialties include treating PTSD, anxiety management and attachment-based issues in relationships. Nadia takes a warm, non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapeutic healing, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on deficits.
Nadia utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Gestalt therapy, Behavioral activation, reflective listening and mindfulness approaches to help clients reach their individual potential and goals.
Nadia Thérèse Brandon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 5 years of experience in mental health. Her specialties include treating PTSD, anxiety management and attachment-based issues in relationships. Nadia takes a warm, non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapeutic healing, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on deficits.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
Life can come with a lot of curveballs some that we can handle others can be more difficult. Life can start to become a rollercoaster that never ends. Having that one person you can speak to about life without judgement can help alleviate some of those curveballs. As a pre-licensed professional my purpose is to meet others where they are and help them discover themselves without feeling restricted. While helping them heal from their past. I am trained in numerous forms of therapy, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Life can come with a lot of curveballs some that we can handle others can be more difficult. Life can start to become a rollercoaster that never ends. Having that one person you can speak to about life without judgement can help alleviate some of those curveballs. As a pre-licensed professional my purpose is to meet others where they are and help them discover themselves without feeling restricted. While helping them heal from their past. I am trained in numerous forms of therapy, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered therapy.
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Debra Casallas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02132 (Online Only)
I work with women wanting healthy relationships and a renewed sense of vitality and life satisfaction. If you struggle with chronic anxiety, depressiveness, or unfulfilling relationships, I provide a warm and safe space to share your experience and work through issues. Two of the greatest gifts therapy can offer is resolving unfinished business and experiencing a sense of 'okayness' even in the midst of life's challenges. I will invite you to explore where you feel stuck or wounded; and will assist you in releasing distressing emotion, so that you can move forward to create the life and relationships you want for yourself.
I work with women wanting healthy relationships and a renewed sense of vitality and life satisfaction. If you struggle with chronic anxiety, depressiveness, or unfulfilling relationships, I provide a warm and safe space to share your experience and work through issues. Two of the greatest gifts therapy can offer is resolving unfinished business and experiencing a sense of 'okayness' even in the midst of life's challenges. I will invite you to explore where you feel stuck or wounded; and will assist you in releasing distressing emotion, so that you can move forward to create the life and relationships you want for yourself.
My ideal client is often a little uncomfortable internally, manifested as anxiety or depression. Often, clients I work best with have a complex childhood that can filter into current relationships. My clients often love objective data (like I do) and will measure key components of their care to understand if they are improving over time.
My ideal client is often a little uncomfortable internally, manifested as anxiety or depression. Often, clients I work best with have a complex childhood that can filter into current relationships. My clients often love objective data (like I do) and will measure key components of their care to understand if they are improving over time.
Fully Virtual Practice: American stoicism expects us to “be strong” and “self- sufficient” pushing that pain deep inside. At one point or another, we are all the victims of problematic thinking and struggle to maintain balance in life. You don’t need a mental illness or diagnosis to benefit from counseling. If you’re tired of being stuck, let’s change that.
Fully Virtual Practice: American stoicism expects us to “be strong” and “self- sufficient” pushing that pain deep inside. At one point or another, we are all the victims of problematic thinking and struggle to maintain balance in life. You don’t need a mental illness or diagnosis to benefit from counseling. If you’re tired of being stuck, let’s change that.
Susan Taterka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115
I work with people struggling with stress or loss. I offer understanding and compassion. I help my clients recognize and understand their feelings, improve their coping and communication skills, increase their emotional intelligence, clarify their goals, implement their plans, raise their self-esteem, and heal. I work with adults of all ages and cultural backgrounds- single, married, widowed, divorced/separated, caregivers, single parents, parents struggling with their children's difficulties, and adult children of elderly parents who are declining.
I work with people struggling with stress or loss. I offer understanding and compassion. I help my clients recognize and understand their feelings, improve their coping and communication skills, increase their emotional intelligence, clarify their goals, implement their plans, raise their self-esteem, and heal. I work with adults of all ages and cultural backgrounds- single, married, widowed, divorced/separated, caregivers, single parents, parents struggling with their children's difficulties, and adult children of elderly parents who are declining.
Veronica Dacey received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University in Keene, NH. Veronica is an active member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and an intuitive clinician that enjoys working with adolescents and adults in individual, group and family settings. Veronica’s interests include spirituality, mindfulness, EMDR, treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, parenting, ADHD, relationships, loss, and substance abuse. Veronica has been working in the mental health field for the past 30 + years in MA/NH where she is licensed.
Veronica Dacey received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University in Keene, NH. Veronica is an active member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and an intuitive clinician that enjoys working with adolescents and adults in individual, group and family settings. Veronica’s interests include spirituality, mindfulness, EMDR, treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, parenting, ADHD, relationships, loss, and substance abuse. Veronica has been working in the mental health field for the past 30 + years in MA/NH where she is licensed.
Life can be challenging, especially when feelings of pain, confusion, sadness, and anxiety seem to hold us back. If you're experiencing moments of feeling stuck or overwhelmed, know that you're not alone. Sometimes, receiving an external perspective and validation can help you better understand yourself and embrace that person confidently. I offer tools for empowerment, confidence, and peace.
Life can be challenging, especially when feelings of pain, confusion, sadness, and anxiety seem to hold us back. If you're experiencing moments of feeling stuck or overwhelmed, know that you're not alone. Sometimes, receiving an external perspective and validation can help you better understand yourself and embrace that person confidently. I offer tools for empowerment, confidence, and peace.
Welcome to At Your Pace Counseling where we believe that Clients are in charge of the pace of their journey and our job as Clinician, is to journey alongside them. Deciding to come to counseling and choosing a Counselor are the first large steps on the path to change, recovery and healing and it’s my honor to be of service along the way.
Welcome to At Your Pace Counseling where we believe that Clients are in charge of the pace of their journey and our job as Clinician, is to journey alongside them. Deciding to come to counseling and choosing a Counselor are the first large steps on the path to change, recovery and healing and it’s my honor to be of service along the way.
Jacqueline Menard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
Supporting you on your path towards wellness is my goal. Are you an adult who may be successful in most areas of life, but may find yourself struggling with the many complicated and stressful challenges in life? Is it harder to recognize and experience joy because of these challenges? I am a licensed clinical independent social worker, and have been practicing in the field since the early 2000s. If you are looking for realistic and effective methods of coping and managing your mental wellness, I can support you in doing so. I strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere where all parts of your identity are respected and affirmed.
Supporting you on your path towards wellness is my goal. Are you an adult who may be successful in most areas of life, but may find yourself struggling with the many complicated and stressful challenges in life? Is it harder to recognize and experience joy because of these challenges? I am a licensed clinical independent social worker, and have been practicing in the field since the early 2000s. If you are looking for realistic and effective methods of coping and managing your mental wellness, I can support you in doing so. I strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere where all parts of your identity are respected and affirmed.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2018. I have experience working in corrections, addiction and recovery, general, OCD-specific and LGBTQ-specific outpatient settings and in residential treatment for children and adolescents with dual diagnoses.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2018. I have experience working in corrections, addiction and recovery, general, OCD-specific and LGBTQ-specific outpatient settings and in residential treatment for children and adolescents with dual diagnoses.
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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.