Gestalt Therapists in Lake Elmo, MN
Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAT, MS, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
My name is Denise Zajac and I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, & families to help them cultivate a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships and ensue a more meaningful life. Research has shown having purpose and meaning in life increases overall wellbeing and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency and self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression.
My name is Denise Zajac and I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, & families to help them cultivate a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships and ensue a more meaningful life. Research has shown having purpose and meaning in life increases overall wellbeing and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency and self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression.
I work with people experiencing a variety of symptoms and diagnoses including but not limited to anxiety, depressive, personality disorders, life adjustments, teen challenges and men's issues. I provide a non-judgmental space for people to process stressors, identify adaptive ways to address symptoms and make changes to behavior that aligns with client's belief systems. Making these changes often result in increased life satisfaction. I specialize in helping people that feel stuck and helping them create a new path forward. I also do a lot of work with men's issues, OCD, mood disorders and relationship challenges.
I work with people experiencing a variety of symptoms and diagnoses including but not limited to anxiety, depressive, personality disorders, life adjustments, teen challenges and men's issues. I provide a non-judgmental space for people to process stressors, identify adaptive ways to address symptoms and make changes to behavior that aligns with client's belief systems. Making these changes often result in increased life satisfaction. I specialize in helping people that feel stuck and helping them create a new path forward. I also do a lot of work with men's issues, OCD, mood disorders and relationship challenges.
Twin Cities Mental Health&Couples Faten Khoury
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post, MS, LMFT
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Unresolved trauma and chronic stress can quietly shape emotional regulation, relationships, and sense of self. I provide specialized psychotherapy for adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, relational distress, caregiving strain, and major life transitions. Clients often present with patterns in which past experiences continue to influence present-day emotions, body responses, and relational dynamics. My clinical approach emphasizes dual awareness, supporting present-moment stability while thoughtfully examining how earlier experiences shape current cognition, affect, and behavior. Treatment is collaborative, individualized,
Unresolved trauma and chronic stress can quietly shape emotional regulation, relationships, and sense of self. I provide specialized psychotherapy for adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, relational distress, caregiving strain, and major life transitions. Clients often present with patterns in which past experiences continue to influence present-day emotions, body responses, and relational dynamics. My clinical approach emphasizes dual awareness, supporting present-moment stability while thoughtfully examining how earlier experiences shape current cognition, affect, and behavior. Treatment is collaborative, individualized,
My style is rooted in self-compassion and draws from modalities like IFS, brainspotting, mindfulness, play, transpersonal and gestalt.
I’m a certified Brainspotting practitioner and a licensed professional counselor working under supervision. I specialize in supporting adults and children navigating anxiety, depression, identity issues, and PTSD. My approach integrates gentle somatic and cognitive therapies to support healing of both mind and body. Together, we create a nonjudgmental space to expand awareness, foster growth, and promote lasting healing. I work under the supervision of Kelle Arend, a registered play therapist.
My style is rooted in self-compassion and draws from modalities like IFS, brainspotting, mindfulness, play, transpersonal and gestalt.
I’m a certified Brainspotting practitioner and a licensed professional counselor working under supervision. I specialize in supporting adults and children navigating anxiety, depression, identity issues, and PTSD. My approach integrates gentle somatic and cognitive therapies to support healing of both mind and body. Together, we create a nonjudgmental space to expand awareness, foster growth, and promote lasting healing. I work under the supervision of Kelle Arend, a registered play therapist.
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If you're here, something in your life isn't feeling the way it should- and you're ready for that to change. That awareness alone matters more than you might think. Real change comes from slowing down, paying attention to what has been weighing on you, and approaching it with care. You don't need to do it alone....I'm a licensed mental health counselor and a graduate of Boston University, with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals and couples. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and trauma informed care to support meaningful, lasting change.
If you're here, something in your life isn't feeling the way it should- and you're ready for that to change. That awareness alone matters more than you might think. Real change comes from slowing down, paying attention to what has been weighing on you, and approaching it with care. You don't need to do it alone....I'm a licensed mental health counselor and a graduate of Boston University, with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals and couples. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and trauma informed care to support meaningful, lasting change.
“We all get stuck" sometimes and need someone to confide in. I will meet you with compassion, understanding and humor, as well as the support you need as you identify your own skills and strengths to help you live your best life. I offer expert knowledge in working with individuals, and families of all ages and cultures. I love that I get to work with people who want to do and feel better, and I am eager to provide you with guidance and strategies as you move towards positive change in your life. Everything can always be different!”
“We all get stuck" sometimes and need someone to confide in. I will meet you with compassion, understanding and humor, as well as the support you need as you identify your own skills and strengths to help you live your best life. I offer expert knowledge in working with individuals, and families of all ages and cultures. I love that I get to work with people who want to do and feel better, and I am eager to provide you with guidance and strategies as you move towards positive change in your life. Everything can always be different!”
Addiction and its accompanying issues make life a struggle for both the client and for those who love them. Those in active addiction intuitively know there is a gap between the life they're demonstrating and the possibilities their potential affords - if they could only get out of their own way. My methods promote profound fundamental change: the shedding of self-destructive attributes, the definition of a clear, compelling vision for the future, and the tools clients need to implement strategies that will enable them to become the best possible version of themselves.
Addiction and its accompanying issues make life a struggle for both the client and for those who love them. Those in active addiction intuitively know there is a gap between the life they're demonstrating and the possibilities their potential affords - if they could only get out of their own way. My methods promote profound fundamental change: the shedding of self-destructive attributes, the definition of a clear, compelling vision for the future, and the tools clients need to implement strategies that will enable them to become the best possible version of themselves.
We know how important it is to have options when you decide to reach out for support. As a group of clinicians invested in your wellbeing, we provide individual and group counseling to adults, children (ages 4+), families, and couples. Because we cannot determine when life stressors or increasing mental health concerns will occur, you may be able to be seen the same day of your call.
We know how important it is to have options when you decide to reach out for support. As a group of clinicians invested in your wellbeing, we provide individual and group counseling to adults, children (ages 4+), families, and couples. Because we cannot determine when life stressors or increasing mental health concerns will occur, you may be able to be seen the same day of your call.
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.
Growing up can be a hard won struggle. Learning to run your own life requires commitment and discipline. Create authentic relationships and satisfying work, expand a sense of inner guidance, and sharpen your purpose. I work with both men and women, however, my work with men has been especially gratifying. My experiences have shown they are capable, driven, compassionate and focused. They care deeply about their relationships and work and desire self-improvement and expertise in their lives.
Growing up can be a hard won struggle. Learning to run your own life requires commitment and discipline. Create authentic relationships and satisfying work, expand a sense of inner guidance, and sharpen your purpose. I work with both men and women, however, my work with men has been especially gratifying. My experiences have shown they are capable, driven, compassionate and focused. They care deeply about their relationships and work and desire self-improvement and expertise in their lives.
Are you tired of dealing with life's issues alone? In today's fast-paced environment, the weight of depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma, can take a toll on a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. This leaves you feeling overwhelmed, angry, frustrated and exhausted! With the right therapist, you can take control of your life by reflection, self-awareness, creating balance and working towards living in your highest potential. You put so much time, energy and resource into every other area of your life except where you need it most...on yourself! Remember- mental health is wealth!
Are you tired of dealing with life's issues alone? In today's fast-paced environment, the weight of depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma, can take a toll on a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. This leaves you feeling overwhelmed, angry, frustrated and exhausted! With the right therapist, you can take control of your life by reflection, self-awareness, creating balance and working towards living in your highest potential. You put so much time, energy and resource into every other area of your life except where you need it most...on yourself! Remember- mental health is wealth!
Talk about a guy who is committed to change! Jason knows what it takes to make real and lasting change, because he did it himself. Now he wants to helps others do the same. Jason works with Individuals and Couples at ALL IN Therapy Clinic.
Talk about a guy who is committed to change! Jason knows what it takes to make real and lasting change, because he did it himself. Now he wants to helps others do the same. Jason works with Individuals and Couples at ALL IN Therapy Clinic.
I have 20 years' combined experience working with culturally, ethnically and generationally diverse clients in therapy, chemical use, restorative justice, and counseling children and families in need. I'm dedicated to enthusiastic, respectful and dynamic interactions as a means of creating and nurturing community interest. As a psychotherapist and LADC, I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. My goal is to foster well-being in individuals and families. I seek to eliminate the stigma of shame and guilt associated with mental health and substance use, which leads to understanding, respectful conversations that enable healing.
I have 20 years' combined experience working with culturally, ethnically and generationally diverse clients in therapy, chemical use, restorative justice, and counseling children and families in need. I'm dedicated to enthusiastic, respectful and dynamic interactions as a means of creating and nurturing community interest. As a psychotherapist and LADC, I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. My goal is to foster well-being in individuals and families. I seek to eliminate the stigma of shame and guilt associated with mental health and substance use, which leads to understanding, respectful conversations that enable healing.
I graduated from the University of Texas in 2018 with my Master of Social Work degree. I discovered I had a passion for helping people at a young age and felt it was my calling to become a social worker. I have worked with a broad range of people, from infants to the geriatric population. I have worked in both small and large communities and integrated these experiences to enhance a balanced overview. I have extensive experience working with different family systems, aging, grief, children, and couples throughout my career. I have learned that each individual I have had the privilege of working with has taught me something special.
I graduated from the University of Texas in 2018 with my Master of Social Work degree. I discovered I had a passion for helping people at a young age and felt it was my calling to become a social worker. I have worked with a broad range of people, from infants to the geriatric population. I have worked in both small and large communities and integrated these experiences to enhance a balanced overview. I have extensive experience working with different family systems, aging, grief, children, and couples throughout my career. I have learned that each individual I have had the privilege of working with has taught me something special.
You have taken a uncomfortable step to look for help with the painful issues in your life. Good For You! You may be wondering if you have the strength or the courage to look at these issues, or if you even want to get help. It helps to have guidance, a witness, and support to help you in your journey. I believe I can help you by offering these things as you walk this path to explore your life. It is important to find the right counselor. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation!
You have taken a uncomfortable step to look for help with the painful issues in your life. Good For You! You may be wondering if you have the strength or the courage to look at these issues, or if you even want to get help. It helps to have guidance, a witness, and support to help you in your journey. I believe I can help you by offering these things as you walk this path to explore your life. It is important to find the right counselor. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation!
We will all encounter challenges that shake the foundation of 'who we are.' Therapy is a space away from the world, a place to reflect on your life, and begin rebuilding yourself to be the person you want to be. You want lasting change and feel with the right support you can not only discover yourself, but your path in life well. Together, we will rediscover your strengths and awaken your motivation to begin 'building the momentum you need, to live the life you want.'
We will all encounter challenges that shake the foundation of 'who we are.' Therapy is a space away from the world, a place to reflect on your life, and begin rebuilding yourself to be the person you want to be. You want lasting change and feel with the right support you can not only discover yourself, but your path in life well. Together, we will rediscover your strengths and awaken your motivation to begin 'building the momentum you need, to live the life you want.'
You may find yourself experiencing a felt sense of disconnection due to chronic stress and being in constant survival mode. Unprocessed experiences with trauma, injustice, grief, loss, and neglect, can lead to emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm. This can show up as anxiety, depression, dysregulation, burn out, numbing, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, hyper-independence, procrastination, negative self-talk and relationship issues. You are here because there's something telling you that life doesn't have to feel this way. Together, we will work on creating a sense of safety felt in the body and mind.
You may find yourself experiencing a felt sense of disconnection due to chronic stress and being in constant survival mode. Unprocessed experiences with trauma, injustice, grief, loss, and neglect, can lead to emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm. This can show up as anxiety, depression, dysregulation, burn out, numbing, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, hyper-independence, procrastination, negative self-talk and relationship issues. You are here because there's something telling you that life doesn't have to feel this way. Together, we will work on creating a sense of safety felt in the body and mind.
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?
Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM
Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM
Do you feel like you’re living the life meant for you? I believe we all have the best version of ourselves within us, and we suffer when our lives, actions, and thinking don’t align with it. My educational and work backgrounds include addiction counseling, mental health counseling, and the fields of neuroscience and mental health research. I remain driven by curiosity and passion for the science of the mind, and I update my clinical approach with the latest research discoveries.
Do you feel like you’re living the life meant for you? I believe we all have the best version of ourselves within us, and we suffer when our lives, actions, and thinking don’t align with it. My educational and work backgrounds include addiction counseling, mental health counseling, and the fields of neuroscience and mental health research. I remain driven by curiosity and passion for the science of the mind, and I update my clinical approach with the latest research discoveries.
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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.