Gestalt Therapists in Middlesex County, MA
Violeta Gonzalez Fowler
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, MA 01887 (Online Only)
Some of my specific trainings and certifications include: ISSTD (International Society of Trauma and Dissociation), Gestalt Institute in Cleveland, ASCH ( American Society of Clinical Hypnosis) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Professional Counselor who has been practicing for the past 15 years and I am passionate in helping others. I am committed to providing a nurturing, non-judgemental environment where you can learn about yourself and your relationship with others. I have worked with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, relationship issues, mood changes, obsessive compulsive disorders.
Some of my specific trainings and certifications include: ISSTD (International Society of Trauma and Dissociation), Gestalt Institute in Cleveland, ASCH ( American Society of Clinical Hypnosis) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Professional Counselor who has been practicing for the past 15 years and I am passionate in helping others. I am committed to providing a nurturing, non-judgemental environment where you can learn about yourself and your relationship with others. I have worked with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, relationship issues, mood changes, obsessive compulsive disorders.
Ireneusz Sielski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02476 (Online Only)
I use an eclectic approach, incorporating EMDR, Family Systems Theory, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and other methods.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families, drawing on experience with clients from the US and Europe. Licensed in MA and CT.
I use an eclectic approach, incorporating EMDR, Family Systems Theory, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and other methods.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families, drawing on experience with clients from the US and Europe. Licensed in MA and CT.
Sharona Halpern
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ACC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
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.
Karen Voorhees
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Woburn, MA 01801
Waitlist for new clients
I started my career after graduate school running group homes for adolescents. I also spent time working in a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders, and maintained a small caseload for individual psychotherapy.For the past 13 years, I have been in private practice full time providing psychotherapy to individuals and some couples. In the past few years, my interest has turned to experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Psychodrama, and Gestalt. Other strong interests include Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Theory. My work is trauma-informed and holistic.
I started my career after graduate school running group homes for adolescents. I also spent time working in a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders, and maintained a small caseload for individual psychotherapy.For the past 13 years, I have been in private practice full time providing psychotherapy to individuals and some couples. In the past few years, my interest has turned to experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Psychodrama, and Gestalt. Other strong interests include Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Theory. My work is trauma-informed and holistic.
Norm Ephraim
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Lincoln, MA 01773
Methods of psychotherapy that I have integrated include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
My approach to counseling is active and empowering . Utilizing various methods I have learned over more than 40 years of practice I will quickly help you identify strengths and challenges to living your life more fully. Clients I have helped most effectively include those struggling with ADHD (whether diagnosed or suspected) , anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual orientation, and life stage adjustment issues. Sessions can be either online or in person at my comfortable home office only 1 mile from Route 128 near route 2A.
Methods of psychotherapy that I have integrated include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
My approach to counseling is active and empowering . Utilizing various methods I have learned over more than 40 years of practice I will quickly help you identify strengths and challenges to living your life more fully. Clients I have helped most effectively include those struggling with ADHD (whether diagnosed or suspected) , anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual orientation, and life stage adjustment issues. Sessions can be either online or in person at my comfortable home office only 1 mile from Route 128 near route 2A.
Stuart N Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MCC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families and groups for more than 35 years. My style is interactive and my goal is to provide safety and support in creating a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. I use a variety of theoretical approaches with a particuar focus on Gestalt theory to help clients identify the issues that need to be managed or resolved in order to achieve the quality of life they are seeking.
I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families and groups for more than 35 years. My style is interactive and my goal is to provide safety and support in creating a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. I use a variety of theoretical approaches with a particuar focus on Gestalt theory to help clients identify the issues that need to be managed or resolved in order to achieve the quality of life they are seeking.
Joel D Ziff
Psychologist, EdD, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Waban, MA 02468
organizational development, developmental psychology, gestalt therapy, transactional analysis, and body-oriented psychotherapy based on the approaches of Ilana Rubenfeld, F.
I currently have openings in groups for men in recovery from sex addiction and intimacy disorders. I am a certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S). In addition to facilitating groups, I work with individuals, couples, and families focused on coping with challenges of sex addiction and intimacy disorders. I also work with clients coping with issues related to chronic/catastrophic illness, pain management, relationship issues (couples, children, and families), phobias, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bi-polar).
organizational development, developmental psychology, gestalt therapy, transactional analysis, and body-oriented psychotherapy based on the approaches of Ilana Rubenfeld, F.
I currently have openings in groups for men in recovery from sex addiction and intimacy disorders. I am a certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S). In addition to facilitating groups, I work with individuals, couples, and families focused on coping with challenges of sex addiction and intimacy disorders. I also work with clients coping with issues related to chronic/catastrophic illness, pain management, relationship issues (couples, children, and families), phobias, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bi-polar).
Rebecca Stearns
Counselor, ALM, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
I will help my clients using a variety of techniques, such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness and gestalt.
I feel therapy is a modality for clients to tap into their own Human resilence. I appreciate the mind-body system. Life gives us challenges. As a therapist I will work with you to find your resilent capacity in a safe and compaaionate space. I will guide you in becoming more grounded and confident in yourself.
I will help my clients using a variety of techniques, such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness and gestalt.
I feel therapy is a modality for clients to tap into their own Human resilence. I appreciate the mind-body system. Life gives us challenges. As a therapist I will work with you to find your resilent capacity in a safe and compaaionate space. I will guide you in becoming more grounded and confident in yourself.
Pamela L Criswell
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
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.
Sasha Statman-Weil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02456
For each of my clients, I weave together behavioral (DBT, CBT, ACT) and somatic (Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing) approaches to shape the work specifically to you.
<- New sessions available on nights & weekends - New couples welcome -> Are you living with destructive habits or persistent traumas? Our present lives can be weighed down by patterns that were established a long time ago. That can include the over-and-over fights in relationships or the lingering pain from childhood. My goal is to support you to explore how your histories and patterns influence your life today and then to continue the ones that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. I support you to build new boundaries, to quiet shame and to invent new narratives of possibility to achieve the growth you're looking for.
For each of my clients, I weave together behavioral (DBT, CBT, ACT) and somatic (Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing) approaches to shape the work specifically to you.
<- New sessions available on nights & weekends - New couples welcome -> Are you living with destructive habits or persistent traumas? Our present lives can be weighed down by patterns that were established a long time ago. That can include the over-and-over fights in relationships or the lingering pain from childhood. My goal is to support you to explore how your histories and patterns influence your life today and then to continue the ones that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. I support you to build new boundaries, to quiet shame and to invent new narratives of possibility to achieve the growth you're looking for.
Jeremy Borer - Somatic Psychotherapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02467
My experience includes practicing and supervising in mental health agencies, Faculty Supervisor at Gestalt Therapy training institute, four years of Post-Graduate institute training in Gestalt Therapy, and teaching at Brooklyn College.
Offering Telehealth Appointments in New York, Massachusetts, and In-Person in Northampton, MA. If you feel stuck and want to break out of old patterns, you don't have to go it alone. In a safe space that we co-create, you'll learn to identify outdated ways of living that helped you survive, and develop new ways to thrive and expand healthy choices. As the Clinical Director of a group practice, we have multiple therapists offering this approach starting at $140/appointment. Reach out to explore options and learn more about our other therapists and fee ranges at www.SomaticPsychotherapyGroup.com
My experience includes practicing and supervising in mental health agencies, Faculty Supervisor at Gestalt Therapy training institute, four years of Post-Graduate institute training in Gestalt Therapy, and teaching at Brooklyn College.
Offering Telehealth Appointments in New York, Massachusetts, and In-Person in Northampton, MA. If you feel stuck and want to break out of old patterns, you don't have to go it alone. In a safe space that we co-create, you'll learn to identify outdated ways of living that helped you survive, and develop new ways to thrive and expand healthy choices. As the Clinical Director of a group practice, we have multiple therapists offering this approach starting at $140/appointment. Reach out to explore options and learn more about our other therapists and fee ranges at www.SomaticPsychotherapyGroup.com
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Counselor, ATR, BC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752
I take a client centered, strength based approach when working with people. I can help you identify and express your emotions in a healthy way, build self esteem, develop coping skills and learn how to apply them into you or your child's life. I help people of all ages gain the tools that they need to move forward in their lives. I am an Art Therapist and licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience helping people.
I take a client centered, strength based approach when working with people. I can help you identify and express your emotions in a healthy way, build self esteem, develop coping skills and learn how to apply them into you or your child's life. I help people of all ages gain the tools that they need to move forward in their lives. I am an Art Therapist and licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience helping people.
Stephen Joseph
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
With over 20 years experience, I have successfully helped others with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, low self worth/esteem and relationship struggles. While providing a safe atmosphere where one feels comfortable talking about themselves, I help you to figure out what the issues are and how to best deal with them.. It's my experience that change occurs when one is feeling both supported and challenged. I try to provide both. Please feel free to contact me and we can talk about how I can be helpful.
With over 20 years experience, I have successfully helped others with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, low self worth/esteem and relationship struggles. While providing a safe atmosphere where one feels comfortable talking about themselves, I help you to figure out what the issues are and how to best deal with them.. It's my experience that change occurs when one is feeling both supported and challenged. I try to provide both. Please feel free to contact me and we can talk about how I can be helpful.
Athena Zazzaro
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Everett, MA 02149 (Online Only)
You can't always choose the problems you face, but at least you can choose your therapist. I want to be there to support your therapeutic journey no matter what that looks like. I’ve been working in the psychology field for over a decade, and I'm passionate about my work. I provide a very client centered approach with individualized treatment plans and goals to help guide you. I primarily specialize in anxiety, executive functioning, depression, trauma, medical trauma, communication, and grief.
You can't always choose the problems you face, but at least you can choose your therapist. I want to be there to support your therapeutic journey no matter what that looks like. I’ve been working in the psychology field for over a decade, and I'm passionate about my work. I provide a very client centered approach with individualized treatment plans and goals to help guide you. I primarily specialize in anxiety, executive functioning, depression, trauma, medical trauma, communication, and grief.
Arlene Small
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
India Victoria Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02464
As a society, we have become increasingly inclusive. However, this doesn't diminish the challenges of engaging in discussions about everyday matters or processing recent or past experiences, whether they are traumatic or not. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, or ADHD, I will provide support and will accompany you on your journey. Through a collaborative approach we can create healthy coping skills and effective methods, encouraging and empowering you to advocate your needs.
As a society, we have become increasingly inclusive. However, this doesn't diminish the challenges of engaging in discussions about everyday matters or processing recent or past experiences, whether they are traumatic or not. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, or ADHD, I will provide support and will accompany you on your journey. Through a collaborative approach we can create healthy coping skills and effective methods, encouraging and empowering you to advocate your needs.
David Eckelkamp
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02461
I listen with with empathy and reflect back my authentic response. I work best with people who are open to expanding their blind areas and their potential for growth in a supportive manner. Learning about the 'plumbing' of the nervous system can be helpful or finding a metaphor for change or discussing the latest science in psychology. I feel comfortable and confident with a wide range of issues and concerns. Over the years I have developed strong Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for adults and complimentary expressive arts therapy techniques for youth.
I listen with with empathy and reflect back my authentic response. I work best with people who are open to expanding their blind areas and their potential for growth in a supportive manner. Learning about the 'plumbing' of the nervous system can be helpful or finding a metaphor for change or discussing the latest science in psychology. I feel comfortable and confident with a wide range of issues and concerns. Over the years I have developed strong Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for adults and complimentary expressive arts therapy techniques for youth.
Richard R. Amodio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Concord, MA 01742
I incorporate a broad range of perspectives and clinical principles in an overall integrative approach to psychotherapy. At the foundation of my work is an appreciation of each individual's capacity to heal and grow and a respect for each individual's path. My desire is to assist people in living an authentic, self-aware, and satisfying life. In my couples work, I strive to assist each partner in deepening their own self-understanding and compassionately holding the experience of their partner, as the couple works together to better understand and best tend or heal their relationship.
I incorporate a broad range of perspectives and clinical principles in an overall integrative approach to psychotherapy. At the foundation of my work is an appreciation of each individual's capacity to heal and grow and a respect for each individual's path. My desire is to assist people in living an authentic, self-aware, and satisfying life. In my couples work, I strive to assist each partner in deepening their own self-understanding and compassionately holding the experience of their partner, as the couple works together to better understand and best tend or heal their relationship.
LaTonya Zibi
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, MDiv, MTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02140 (Online Only)
I value the therapeutic alliance, striving for a collaborative, flexible, and safe journey as we work together on your unique path. I use a holistic approach, implementing both traditional psychology and spirituality/metaphysics to help achieve your goals, develop coping skills, gain insights, and build a sense of empowerment. Common areas explored in my practice revolve around themes such as anxiety/depression, grief, life purpose, relationships, existential meaning, healing, and much more.
I value the therapeutic alliance, striving for a collaborative, flexible, and safe journey as we work together on your unique path. I use a holistic approach, implementing both traditional psychology and spirituality/metaphysics to help achieve your goals, develop coping skills, gain insights, and build a sense of empowerment. Common areas explored in my practice revolve around themes such as anxiety/depression, grief, life purpose, relationships, existential meaning, healing, and much more.
CSGB, LLC: Virtual Addictions Treatment
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752 (Online Only)
*Immediate openings for Addictions Counseling* Counseling Services of Greater Boston proudly offers the members of our community a variety of therapeutic modalities so our clients receive the most individualized treatment possible. Our primary clinician is Amanda Bruce, LMHC. Her professional background is diverse, and she is experienced in treating the following issues and populations: family conflict, children and adolescents, eating disorders, trauma recovery, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, low self-esteem, and self-harm behaviors.
*Immediate openings for Addictions Counseling* Counseling Services of Greater Boston proudly offers the members of our community a variety of therapeutic modalities so our clients receive the most individualized treatment possible. Our primary clinician is Amanda Bruce, LMHC. Her professional background is diverse, and she is experienced in treating the following issues and populations: family conflict, children and adolescents, eating disorders, trauma recovery, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, low self-esteem, and self-harm behaviors.
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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.