Gestalt Therapists in Edina, MN
Have you been hurt by someone you thought was safe? Are you struggling to break out of patterns of thoughts and behaviors? Are you trying to sort through and make sense of the many and mixed messages about how to understand yourself spiritually or as a person/partner/parent/child? In those roles are you struggling to not do what you always said you wouldn’t or understand how to better meet the needs of those around you? Do you find it difficult to connect with someone you care about? Do you feel trapped or held back by fear or anxiety? Do you want to feel empowered, emboldened, and capable for the tasks of today and tomorrow?
Have you been hurt by someone you thought was safe? Are you struggling to break out of patterns of thoughts and behaviors? Are you trying to sort through and make sense of the many and mixed messages about how to understand yourself spiritually or as a person/partner/parent/child? In those roles are you struggling to not do what you always said you wouldn’t or understand how to better meet the needs of those around you? Do you find it difficult to connect with someone you care about? Do you feel trapped or held back by fear or anxiety? Do you want to feel empowered, emboldened, and capable for the tasks of today and tomorrow?
As a Millennial or Gen Z woman, you may be grappling with questions about your identity and the meaning of life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety or navigating through life changes such as graduating from college or moving to a new city. You may have also received a recent ADHD diagnosis, and it turns out that all those years of suffering from irritability, poor concentration, and indecision weren't just depression. Whether anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, or all of the above are getting in the way of you feeling healthy, empowered, and resilient, therapy can help you live a more balanced life.
As a Millennial or Gen Z woman, you may be grappling with questions about your identity and the meaning of life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety or navigating through life changes such as graduating from college or moving to a new city. You may have also received a recent ADHD diagnosis, and it turns out that all those years of suffering from irritability, poor concentration, and indecision weren't just depression. Whether anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, or all of the above are getting in the way of you feeling healthy, empowered, and resilient, therapy can help you live a more balanced life.
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Feeling like your life and relationships are stuck? I want you to know change is possible. Through our work together, we will discover the reasons you continue to struggle, and map out a path to personal recovery. My desire is to help you, your partner, and your family, grow closer, and experience the love, and intimacy that is available to you. The secret to happiness is inside of you, just waiting to be acknowledged. Let me help you embrace emotional freedom by giving you the tools for success in love and life!
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Feeling like your life and relationships are stuck? I want you to know change is possible. Through our work together, we will discover the reasons you continue to struggle, and map out a path to personal recovery. My desire is to help you, your partner, and your family, grow closer, and experience the love, and intimacy that is available to you. The secret to happiness is inside of you, just waiting to be acknowledged. Let me help you embrace emotional freedom by giving you the tools for success in love and life!
I work with general concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also have interest in working with adults (16+) who have established some sobriety and are wanting to free themselves from unhelpful patterns in their life and develop increased satisfaction in life, work, and relationship.
I work with general concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also have interest in working with adults (16+) who have established some sobriety and are wanting to free themselves from unhelpful patterns in their life and develop increased satisfaction in life, work, and relationship.
I am passionate about creating a world of safety and courage by helping couples, families, and individuals find relief from conflict and emotional burdens. I specialize in helping couples and families find more balance and connection through mutual understanding, communication skills, and respect. I get excited about helping individuals develop a deeper awareness of their unique histories and experiences and bring healing, confidence, and ease to the present day. I enjoy working with new parents and men in group settings to learn skills and better understand our relationships and ourselves.
I am passionate about creating a world of safety and courage by helping couples, families, and individuals find relief from conflict and emotional burdens. I specialize in helping couples and families find more balance and connection through mutual understanding, communication skills, and respect. I get excited about helping individuals develop a deeper awareness of their unique histories and experiences and bring healing, confidence, and ease to the present day. I enjoy working with new parents and men in group settings to learn skills and better understand our relationships and ourselves.
I’m a licensed clinical neuropsychologist providing comprehensive, personalized evaluations across the lifespan (ages 6+). I specialize in concerns related to attention and executive functioning (including ADHD), autism and other forms of neurodivergence, learning differences, memory concerns, cognitive changes, and neurodegenerative conditions. I also have experience working with complex psychological presentations, including trauma-related conditions, dissociation (including DID), and personality-related patterns, and I approach these concerns with care, curiosity, and respect for each person’s lived experience.
I’m a licensed clinical neuropsychologist providing comprehensive, personalized evaluations across the lifespan (ages 6+). I specialize in concerns related to attention and executive functioning (including ADHD), autism and other forms of neurodivergence, learning differences, memory concerns, cognitive changes, and neurodegenerative conditions. I also have experience working with complex psychological presentations, including trauma-related conditions, dissociation (including DID), and personality-related patterns, and I approach these concerns with care, curiosity, and respect for each person’s lived experience.
Next Adventure Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
Next Adventure Counseling & Consulting provides compassionate, results-driven therapy for adults, teens, couples, and families across Minnesota. We specialize in anxiety therapy, depression counseling, couples and family therapy, trauma-informed care, and convenient online sessions.
If you’re facing stress, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, or major life transitions, our licensed Minnesota therapists use a collaborative, strengths-based approach to help you build coping skills and create lasting change.
We offer in-person therapy in Edina, Monticello, Brooklyn Park, Tracy, Lake Elmo, and St. Paul, and online therapy.
Next Adventure Counseling & Consulting provides compassionate, results-driven therapy for adults, teens, couples, and families across Minnesota. We specialize in anxiety therapy, depression counseling, couples and family therapy, trauma-informed care, and convenient online sessions.
If you’re facing stress, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, or major life transitions, our licensed Minnesota therapists use a collaborative, strengths-based approach to help you build coping skills and create lasting change.
We offer in-person therapy in Edina, Monticello, Brooklyn Park, Tracy, Lake Elmo, and St. Paul, and online therapy.
I provide a private and secure environment where it feels safe to share deeply personal thoughts and feelings. This psychotherapy process requires both courage and motivation to change. Individuals and couples will move from where they are to where they want to be. Initial concerns may be about self esteem, work or relationships. However, this effective psychodynamic process identifies hidden patterns and themes that cloud the present and hinder future dreams. Clients describe the process as "empowering" and "life changing", leaving them with increased energy, confidence and creativity for their lives.
I provide a private and secure environment where it feels safe to share deeply personal thoughts and feelings. This psychotherapy process requires both courage and motivation to change. Individuals and couples will move from where they are to where they want to be. Initial concerns may be about self esteem, work or relationships. However, this effective psychodynamic process identifies hidden patterns and themes that cloud the present and hinder future dreams. Clients describe the process as "empowering" and "life changing", leaving them with increased energy, confidence and creativity for their lives.
Life hands us all kinds of challenges and stress. I will provide a safe place for you to share your experiences and seek support for the many things life throws at you. I am very straight forward and honest in my approach with people, however have a gentle and compassionate energy. Whether you are in a relationship or not, I will help you learn to identify and say what your needs are, learn to listen and respond generously to others, set limits and stand up for yourself. I specialize in working with individuals and couples to bring about the changes you most want to see in yourself and your relationship.
Life hands us all kinds of challenges and stress. I will provide a safe place for you to share your experiences and seek support for the many things life throws at you. I am very straight forward and honest in my approach with people, however have a gentle and compassionate energy. Whether you are in a relationship or not, I will help you learn to identify and say what your needs are, learn to listen and respond generously to others, set limits and stand up for yourself. I specialize in working with individuals and couples to bring about the changes you most want to see in yourself and your relationship.
Currently accepting telehealth clients, please schedule via our online portal, email, or call Affinity Psychological Services. Hello! Thank you for reading my professional profile! In terms of an "ideal client," mine is someone who is ready to learn new skills and make changes in their lives. I believe the core benefit of therapy is working to get off “auto-pilot” by improving mindfulness and awareness of automatic thoughts. Once mindfulness is improved, we can work together to change distorted thoughts into something more rational/adaptive. I seek to help you feel more regulated, or calm, when strong emotions present themselves.
Currently accepting telehealth clients, please schedule via our online portal, email, or call Affinity Psychological Services. Hello! Thank you for reading my professional profile! In terms of an "ideal client," mine is someone who is ready to learn new skills and make changes in their lives. I believe the core benefit of therapy is working to get off “auto-pilot” by improving mindfulness and awareness of automatic thoughts. Once mindfulness is improved, we can work together to change distorted thoughts into something more rational/adaptive. I seek to help you feel more regulated, or calm, when strong emotions present themselves.
Hey all! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. To anyone looking to start therapeutic services, you've already taken the first step. Therapy is not always easy (it can be challenging at times), but it is a guided process and will bring balance, success, and a sense of peace to everyday life. We will focus is on building a healthy connection, engage in internal reflection, and test out personal accountability. My goal is to find the individual approach that satisfies your needs as we are all different and a “cookie-cutter” approach to therapy does not fit everyone!
Hey all! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. To anyone looking to start therapeutic services, you've already taken the first step. Therapy is not always easy (it can be challenging at times), but it is a guided process and will bring balance, success, and a sense of peace to everyday life. We will focus is on building a healthy connection, engage in internal reflection, and test out personal accountability. My goal is to find the individual approach that satisfies your needs as we are all different and a “cookie-cutter” approach to therapy does not fit everyone!
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but it can also be an exciting opportunity for change. Perhaps you are seeking help in overcoming feelings of anxiety or depression, or in increasing connection and reducing conflict in a significant relationship in your life. Or maybe it’s time to seek clarity about your past so you can finally look forward to a healthy, promising future. As a therapist with many years of counseling experience, I am deeply committed to offering an accepting, nonjudgmental, and safe environment that can help you discover new possibilities for healing, positive change, and a better future.
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but it can also be an exciting opportunity for change. Perhaps you are seeking help in overcoming feelings of anxiety or depression, or in increasing connection and reducing conflict in a significant relationship in your life. Or maybe it’s time to seek clarity about your past so you can finally look forward to a healthy, promising future. As a therapist with many years of counseling experience, I am deeply committed to offering an accepting, nonjudgmental, and safe environment that can help you discover new possibilities for healing, positive change, and a better future.
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Edina, MN 55424
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Macey Christian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
The journey to parenthood is a wild ride. From trying to conceive, to pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and everything in between, this season of life can stir up some big, unexpected emotions. As a therapist certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and master certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I specialize in helping women and birthing parents navigate the messy, meaningful, and often overwhelming world of parenthood.
The journey to parenthood is a wild ride. From trying to conceive, to pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and everything in between, this season of life can stir up some big, unexpected emotions. As a therapist certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and master certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I specialize in helping women and birthing parents navigate the messy, meaningful, and often overwhelming world of parenthood.
Kathie Gieselman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
Change is possible — even when it feels out of reach. If trauma, anxiety, mood instability, or relationship challenges are leaving you overwhelmed or stuck, therapy can help you regain stability, clarity, and a renewed sense of control.
I work with adolescents (16+) and adults, specializing in trauma and PTSD, mood and personality disorders, and co-occurring substance use concerns. I also support professionals and athletes navigating high expectations, performance pressure, identity struggles, and self-image challenges.
Change is possible — even when it feels out of reach. If trauma, anxiety, mood instability, or relationship challenges are leaving you overwhelmed or stuck, therapy can help you regain stability, clarity, and a renewed sense of control.
I work with adolescents (16+) and adults, specializing in trauma and PTSD, mood and personality disorders, and co-occurring substance use concerns. I also support professionals and athletes navigating high expectations, performance pressure, identity struggles, and self-image challenges.
I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behvioral, and Gestalt.
I'm here to offer a fresh perspective, clarity, & hope. Most of our energy is spent reacting to the wants or needs of others instead of meeting our own needs. Counseling is a powerful way to decrease stress and help you 'level up' in life. It creates space for peace & calm in our busy lives. I'll be a safe person you can talk to without judgement, to help bring insight & healing where you feel overwhelmed, or have had trauma, depression, anxiety, or confusion. I'm here to help & we can figure it out.
I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behvioral, and Gestalt.
I'm here to offer a fresh perspective, clarity, & hope. Most of our energy is spent reacting to the wants or needs of others instead of meeting our own needs. Counseling is a powerful way to decrease stress and help you 'level up' in life. It creates space for peace & calm in our busy lives. I'll be a safe person you can talk to without judgement, to help bring insight & healing where you feel overwhelmed, or have had trauma, depression, anxiety, or confusion. I'm here to help & we can figure it out.
I've been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. What I have found is the most powerfull tool is the relationships I develop with my clients which are often deeply meaningful, based on understanding the depth of the person, often extending to the inclusion of spiritual experience. I am a fully trained marriage and family therapist, and I have graduated from the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute as a certified Psychoanalyst. The American Psychoanalytic Institute has awarded me the status of a Training and Supervising Analyst, the highest level of certification awarded. I want to help people find their own sense of truth.
I've been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. What I have found is the most powerfull tool is the relationships I develop with my clients which are often deeply meaningful, based on understanding the depth of the person, often extending to the inclusion of spiritual experience. I am a fully trained marriage and family therapist, and I have graduated from the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute as a certified Psychoanalyst. The American Psychoanalytic Institute has awarded me the status of a Training and Supervising Analyst, the highest level of certification awarded. I want to help people find their own sense of truth.
Accepting Same Week Clients! • I’m a direct, compassionate therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping people cut through the noise and actually feel better. • No fluff, no clichés. Just honest conversation, practical tools, and evidence-based therapy that works. I create a space that’s safe, inclusive, and tailored to you. • Whether you’re stuck, anxious, burned out, or just over it all, we’ll figure it out together. • Therapy doesn’t have to be awkward. • You deserve to feel in control and live your best life, and I’m here to help you get there. • So, let's make real change happen; with clarity, humor, and zero judgment.
Accepting Same Week Clients! • I’m a direct, compassionate therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping people cut through the noise and actually feel better. • No fluff, no clichés. Just honest conversation, practical tools, and evidence-based therapy that works. I create a space that’s safe, inclusive, and tailored to you. • Whether you’re stuck, anxious, burned out, or just over it all, we’ll figure it out together. • Therapy doesn’t have to be awkward. • You deserve to feel in control and live your best life, and I’m here to help you get there. • So, let's make real change happen; with clarity, humor, and zero judgment.
It is no easy task to lift the shadow of depression, to rebuild your life after a traumatic experience, or to make healthy decisions when chronically stressed, emotionally dysregulated, or when experiencing a relationship/identity crisis. My compassionate, engaging approach and incisive reflection creates a nourishing space for individuals to endeavor on their healing journeys.
It is no easy task to lift the shadow of depression, to rebuild your life after a traumatic experience, or to make healthy decisions when chronically stressed, emotionally dysregulated, or when experiencing a relationship/identity crisis. My compassionate, engaging approach and incisive reflection creates a nourishing space for individuals to endeavor on their healing journeys.
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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.