Gestalt Therapists in Eagan, MN
Maybe you’ve been feeling disconnected from your body, like your mind is moving faster than you can keep up with—or that parts of you are checked out entirely. Maybe past trauma or stress makes it hard to stay present, and you’re craving a sense of grounding, safety, and control over your own experience. In therapy with me, the focus is on you: learning to understand your body, your nervous system, and how trauma shows up in your life. We’ll explore ways to feel more embodied, notice what’s happening in the moment, and develop tools to stay grounded even when life feels overwhelming.
Maybe you’ve been feeling disconnected from your body, like your mind is moving faster than you can keep up with—or that parts of you are checked out entirely. Maybe past trauma or stress makes it hard to stay present, and you’re craving a sense of grounding, safety, and control over your own experience. In therapy with me, the focus is on you: learning to understand your body, your nervous system, and how trauma shows up in your life. We’ll explore ways to feel more embodied, notice what’s happening in the moment, and develop tools to stay grounded even when life feels overwhelming.
I will bring to my work with clients my post-graduate training in Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, Hypnosis, DBT, EMDR, Transactional Analysis, and a certification as a Practitioner/Trainer in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy.
During my forty years in the field I am continually amazed at the power of human connection. My goal as a psychotherapist is to enable each individual that I work with to experience their most empowered, real and authentic self in the here and now. This experience in therapy includes concentrating on strengths that we all have yet in our darkest times fade from our awareness. My commitment to my clients is to have available as many options as possible so no matter what the presenting issue, I will have the skills needed.
I will bring to my work with clients my post-graduate training in Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, Hypnosis, DBT, EMDR, Transactional Analysis, and a certification as a Practitioner/Trainer in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy.
During my forty years in the field I am continually amazed at the power of human connection. My goal as a psychotherapist is to enable each individual that I work with to experience their most empowered, real and authentic self in the here and now. This experience in therapy includes concentrating on strengths that we all have yet in our darkest times fade from our awareness. My commitment to my clients is to have available as many options as possible so no matter what the presenting issue, I will have the skills needed.
We will work on being able to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions all interact with each other. Rather than trying to get rid of your negative emotions we will learn how to make space for them while still honoring your values. You also will learn to identify your existing coping strategies and problem solving approaches to see what you think is going well and what needs to be adapted. I am here to help you learn how to enact change while also empowering your strengths.
We will work on being able to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions all interact with each other. Rather than trying to get rid of your negative emotions we will learn how to make space for them while still honoring your values. You also will learn to identify your existing coping strategies and problem solving approaches to see what you think is going well and what needs to be adapted. I am here to help you learn how to enact change while also empowering your strengths.
Welcome to Dr Brecke Counseling Group! Please check out the most detailed info on our website at breckecounseling dot com. We are unique as we are all fully licensed clinicians with a variety of specialties to meet most mental health needs. We treat adolescents, adults, couples and families. The clinic is offering tele-therapy and in-office visits with early, day, afternoon and evenings available. We are small, owner operated, offering a personal, attentive experience from the first click on our "apppointment request" botton. This is the best way to get a hold of us as our phone is not monitored regularly.
Welcome to Dr Brecke Counseling Group! Please check out the most detailed info on our website at breckecounseling dot com. We are unique as we are all fully licensed clinicians with a variety of specialties to meet most mental health needs. We treat adolescents, adults, couples and families. The clinic is offering tele-therapy and in-office visits with early, day, afternoon and evenings available. We are small, owner operated, offering a personal, attentive experience from the first click on our "apppointment request" botton. This is the best way to get a hold of us as our phone is not monitored regularly.
Authenticity serves as a catalyst for personal and communal growth. I firmly believe in the transformative power of genuine connections, where trust and respect flourish. Within such relationships, individuals find fertile ground for self-discovery and development beyond their expectations. I am committed to embracing my true self, and I extends this ethos into my therapeutic practice, infusing it with warmth, respect, guidance, humor, and unfiltered honesty.
Authenticity serves as a catalyst for personal and communal growth. I firmly believe in the transformative power of genuine connections, where trust and respect flourish. Within such relationships, individuals find fertile ground for self-discovery and development beyond their expectations. I am committed to embracing my true self, and I extends this ethos into my therapeutic practice, infusing it with warmth, respect, guidance, humor, and unfiltered honesty.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or a disconnected from yourself or others? Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship struggles. You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a safe, inclusive, and culturally affirming space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and move toward meaningful change.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or a disconnected from yourself or others? Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship struggles. You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a safe, inclusive, and culturally affirming space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and move toward meaningful change.
At The Relationship Therapy Center (RTC), our mission is to help people grow in health and happiness in their important relationships! With over 30 dedicated therapists specializing in relationships, we are proud to be the largest couples therapy practice in the Midwest. Our team integrates empirically informed methods, exceptional care, and a genuine passion for helping people reconnect and heal. Every therapist at RTC takes the time to understand your unique story, tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each individual, couple, and family we serve.
At The Relationship Therapy Center (RTC), our mission is to help people grow in health and happiness in their important relationships! With over 30 dedicated therapists specializing in relationships, we are proud to be the largest couples therapy practice in the Midwest. Our team integrates empirically informed methods, exceptional care, and a genuine passion for helping people reconnect and heal. Every therapist at RTC takes the time to understand your unique story, tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each individual, couple, and family we serve.
My approach is inspired from psychodynamic therapy, family systems, gestalt, EMDR, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Helping you heal and reach your full potential is both a blessing and a privilege. Offering you a healing process filled with compassion, authenticity, warmth, and a non judgmental attitude is my priority. My offering: A healing process that helps you to discover and understand how unresolved painful experiences from the past keep impacting your present thoughts, needs, feelings and behaviors. Developing skills to become aware of these will allow you to have a more loving relationship with ALL the parts of yourself. As a result, more meaningful relationships and deeper connections with others will follow.
My approach is inspired from psychodynamic therapy, family systems, gestalt, EMDR, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Helping you heal and reach your full potential is both a blessing and a privilege. Offering you a healing process filled with compassion, authenticity, warmth, and a non judgmental attitude is my priority. My offering: A healing process that helps you to discover and understand how unresolved painful experiences from the past keep impacting your present thoughts, needs, feelings and behaviors. Developing skills to become aware of these will allow you to have a more loving relationship with ALL the parts of yourself. As a result, more meaningful relationships and deeper connections with others will follow.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I provide a strength-based, solution-focused, and family systems approach for the mental health care of children, adolescents, and adults, including couples and family therapy. I believe in building resilience, nurturing social-emotional well-being, and bringing healing through supporting and understanding the holistic needs of clients. My education includes a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I provide a strength-based, solution-focused, and family systems approach for the mental health care of children, adolescents, and adults, including couples and family therapy. I believe in building resilience, nurturing social-emotional well-being, and bringing healing through supporting and understanding the holistic needs of clients. My education includes a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/EMDR, couples, and post-partum concerns. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, college age youth.
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/EMDR, couples, and post-partum concerns. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, college age youth.
I specialize in working with children, teenagers, adults, and families through various problems that arise. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and anger management to name a few. Over 10 years working with Autism & Aspergers. Sometimes in life, we all can feel like we need an additional person to talk to. I am here to help provide a safe and positive environment for my clients to help encourage positive change from within themselves. Call, text, or email to start your therapeutic journey. Board approved LPCC supervisor, taking on LPCC track clinicians for private supervision as well. Prepare/Enrich certified
I specialize in working with children, teenagers, adults, and families through various problems that arise. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and anger management to name a few. Over 10 years working with Autism & Aspergers. Sometimes in life, we all can feel like we need an additional person to talk to. I am here to help provide a safe and positive environment for my clients to help encourage positive change from within themselves. Call, text, or email to start your therapeutic journey. Board approved LPCC supervisor, taking on LPCC track clinicians for private supervision as well. Prepare/Enrich certified
Life can be overwhelming, and it’s okay to seek support. Talking with someone who listens without judgment can help you feel seen, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or work stress, therapy offers a space to heal and grow. My approach is compassionate and practical, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your strengths and build tools for the life you want. I’m here to meet you where you are and help you move forward!
Life can be overwhelming, and it’s okay to seek support. Talking with someone who listens without judgment can help you feel seen, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or work stress, therapy offers a space to heal and grow. My approach is compassionate and practical, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your strengths and build tools for the life you want. I’m here to meet you where you are and help you move forward!
Austin Jacobsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Not accepting new clients
Austin believes that we are all searching for our own meaning in life, and that we make our own meaning. Stemming from a person-centered standpoint, he meets people where they are, holding space and walking with clients down their own paths as a guest in their personal journey. He combines an Adlerian and existential framework with cognitive behavioral, solution focused techniques, and EMDR to assist clients in making meaningful changes in their lives, tapping into the client’s inner strengths along the way. Austin also uses revolutionary methods incorporating technology and virtual reality into session.
Austin believes that we are all searching for our own meaning in life, and that we make our own meaning. Stemming from a person-centered standpoint, he meets people where they are, holding space and walking with clients down their own paths as a guest in their personal journey. He combines an Adlerian and existential framework with cognitive behavioral, solution focused techniques, and EMDR to assist clients in making meaningful changes in their lives, tapping into the client’s inner strengths along the way. Austin also uses revolutionary methods incorporating technology and virtual reality into session.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in transparency, collaboration, and curiosity to create authentic and trusting relationships with my clients. I believe everyone is the expert of their own life, and my role is to empower clients to uncover their strengths and deepen their relationship with themselves. Through a holistic lens, I honor the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—working to support their healing and growth in a way that respects their individuality and life experiences.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in transparency, collaboration, and curiosity to create authentic and trusting relationships with my clients. I believe everyone is the expert of their own life, and my role is to empower clients to uncover their strengths and deepen their relationship with themselves. Through a holistic lens, I honor the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—working to support their healing and growth in a way that respects their individuality and life experiences.
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I am licensed in CA, AZ and MN and can provide IN-PERSON in Minneapolis or Telehealth in all 3 States. Who doesn't want freedom in all aspects of life? I believe that true freedom comes from transformation of self from the inside out. We are not on this planet to struggle, rather to find the courage to let our light shine. If you feel stuck in your relationships, career or family; if inner peace and contentment elude you; if you feel lost and overwhelmed but aren’t sure why; if you feel that others got the instructions on how to do life but you missed the memo, perhaps it is time for a change. Life is short. You are worth this.
I am licensed in CA, AZ and MN and can provide IN-PERSON in Minneapolis or Telehealth in all 3 States. Who doesn't want freedom in all aspects of life? I believe that true freedom comes from transformation of self from the inside out. We are not on this planet to struggle, rather to find the courage to let our light shine. If you feel stuck in your relationships, career or family; if inner peace and contentment elude you; if you feel lost and overwhelmed but aren’t sure why; if you feel that others got the instructions on how to do life but you missed the memo, perhaps it is time for a change. Life is short. You are worth this.
Kathie Gieselman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to help my clients feel confident in drawing conclusions and taking charge of their lives. My approach is to provide a fresh, unbiased perspective drawn from both life experience and current research. Whether you are seeking therapy to better understand yourself or work on a personal relationship that just doesn't seem to improve - together you and I will find solutions that work in real life. I believe you will find me warm, friendly, and down to earth and will leave each session with a new idea to try or or a different perspective to consider.
My goal is to help my clients feel confident in drawing conclusions and taking charge of their lives. My approach is to provide a fresh, unbiased perspective drawn from both life experience and current research. Whether you are seeking therapy to better understand yourself or work on a personal relationship that just doesn't seem to improve - together you and I will find solutions that work in real life. I believe you will find me warm, friendly, and down to earth and will leave each session with a new idea to try or or a different perspective to consider.
Relationships can start to feel stuck in painful cycles. The same arguments, the same misunderstandings, and the feeling that no matter how hard you try, you keep missing each other. Whether you're navigating conflict with your partner, healing from trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create real change. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who want deeper insight and practical tools to move forward.
Relationships can start to feel stuck in painful cycles. The same arguments, the same misunderstandings, and the feeling that no matter how hard you try, you keep missing each other. Whether you're navigating conflict with your partner, healing from trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create real change. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who want deeper insight and practical tools to move forward.
Collaboration and teamwork are paramount to achieving positive change, and I foster such an environment in my sessions. As an African American female, I am passionate about raising awareness of how mental health affects our daily lives and committed to providing mental health services to underrepresented communities. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Counseling, I am continuously expanding my knowledge and skills to serve my clients better.
Collaboration and teamwork are paramount to achieving positive change, and I foster such an environment in my sessions. As an African American female, I am passionate about raising awareness of how mental health affects our daily lives and committed to providing mental health services to underrepresented communities. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Counseling, I am continuously expanding my knowledge and skills to serve my clients better.
Accepting new clients! If you are seeking someone to listen and hear your experiences while helping you process difficulties or challenges, set goals, encourage healthy growth, and improve self-care, I am a resource of support! Individuals who are wanting better health, more strength, greater peace, and the ability to explore their potential in life, I am here to help you with steps to improving life to benefit your day to day experience. Time with me will offer peace and allow you to release what is not serving you and reach your picture of what life can be. I will be here to help you find a better place with life's journey.
Accepting new clients! If you are seeking someone to listen and hear your experiences while helping you process difficulties or challenges, set goals, encourage healthy growth, and improve self-care, I am a resource of support! Individuals who are wanting better health, more strength, greater peace, and the ability to explore their potential in life, I am here to help you with steps to improving life to benefit your day to day experience. Time with me will offer peace and allow you to release what is not serving you and reach your picture of what life can be. I will be here to help you find a better place with life's journey.
Lenora Lemke Holistic Health and Life Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a Holistic Health & Life Coach, and Somatic Psychotherapist located in St. Louis Park, and I work with the body, mind and spirit. I help my clients create a clear vision of who they truly are and what they want in life, and I partner with them, empowering them to find within themselves what it takes to make that vision their reality. I integrate coaching, psychotherapy, spirituality, and holistic health based on my client's needs, and I work with emotions, core values, and unconscious beliefs. I greatly respect my clients and feel honored to join them in their path towards personal growth as they uncover their true potential.
I'm a Holistic Health & Life Coach, and Somatic Psychotherapist located in St. Louis Park, and I work with the body, mind and spirit. I help my clients create a clear vision of who they truly are and what they want in life, and I partner with them, empowering them to find within themselves what it takes to make that vision their reality. I integrate coaching, psychotherapy, spirituality, and holistic health based on my client's needs, and I work with emotions, core values, and unconscious beliefs. I greatly respect my clients and feel honored to join them in their path towards personal growth as they uncover their true potential.
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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.