Gestalt Therapists in Johnston County, NC
I use EMDR, Gestalt experiental psychotherapy, hypnosis and body centered work to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
Psychotherapy is the opportunity to learn about yourself, and to make changes you haven't been able to make before. When we understand ourselves we can change how we relate to ourselves and others, we can work toward meaningful accomplishments that connect with our deepest values. Therapy can help you to become more effective, stronger, and more fulfilled, as you become the person you want to be.
If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I use EMDR, Gestalt experiental psychotherapy, hypnosis and body centered work to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
Psychotherapy is the opportunity to learn about yourself, and to make changes you haven't been able to make before. When we understand ourselves we can change how we relate to ourselves and others, we can work toward meaningful accomplishments that connect with our deepest values. Therapy can help you to become more effective, stronger, and more fulfilled, as you become the person you want to be.
If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Expert level in therapies and modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness & Meditation, Spiritual journey, Behavioral, Effective Parenting 123, Adlerian, ACT, Neuroplasticity Enhancement, Emotion Freedom (EFT), Trauma-Focused (TF-CBT), Family Systems, Gestalt, Solution-focused, Dialectic Behavioral (DBT), Art, Play, & Motivational Interviewing.
I invite you to utilize my years of mental health/addictions education and experience, empowering you with highly effective and enduring therapy, resolving long term and recent issues that block your happiness and success. Adults, youths, couples and whole families are carefully taught needed skills and facilitated actual healing processes, step by step, to remedy thought distortions, repressed feelings and dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that impair your relationships, socialization, work or school success. Treatment is customized in consideration of individual schedules, preferences, strengths, obstacles and goals for lasting growth and change. Christian counseling is available upon request.
Expert level in therapies and modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness & Meditation, Spiritual journey, Behavioral, Effective Parenting 123, Adlerian, ACT, Neuroplasticity Enhancement, Emotion Freedom (EFT), Trauma-Focused (TF-CBT), Family Systems, Gestalt, Solution-focused, Dialectic Behavioral (DBT), Art, Play, & Motivational Interviewing.
I invite you to utilize my years of mental health/addictions education and experience, empowering you with highly effective and enduring therapy, resolving long term and recent issues that block your happiness and success. Adults, youths, couples and whole families are carefully taught needed skills and facilitated actual healing processes, step by step, to remedy thought distortions, repressed feelings and dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that impair your relationships, socialization, work or school success. Treatment is customized in consideration of individual schedules, preferences, strengths, obstacles and goals for lasting growth and change. Christian counseling is available upon request.
Tiara A. Nichole Griffis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, BCC
2 Endorsed
Clayton, NC 27527
Have you been feeling the urge to begin a therapeutic journey? I am here to help! My goal is to assist you with your life goals and help you find a healthy way to process your past traumas so you can live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
Have you been feeling the urge to begin a therapeutic journey? I am here to help! My goal is to assist you with your life goals and help you find a healthy way to process your past traumas so you can live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
I am a therapist at Living Beyond It in Smithfield, NC. I have spent the past two decades working in the mental health and substance use field. I am accepting new youth and adult patients. My specialties are transition age youth (ages 14-24) and at risk populations. If you or your child are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, social relationships or life in general, I would love to help!
I am a therapist at Living Beyond It in Smithfield, NC. I have spent the past two decades working in the mental health and substance use field. I am accepting new youth and adult patients. My specialties are transition age youth (ages 14-24) and at risk populations. If you or your child are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, social relationships or life in general, I would love to help!
The ultimate act of self-love is prioritizing your mental health and emotional well-being. Though life is hard, and reaching out for help can be even harder, my goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where you are given the freedom to be as expressive, vulnerable, and honest as you feel comfortable. Together, we will create coping strategies, sharpen core skills, and construct healthy boundaries that can support you on your journey to wellness and self-awareness. I provide support and guidance as you navigate and explore new, healthier ways of being.
The ultimate act of self-love is prioritizing your mental health and emotional well-being. Though life is hard, and reaching out for help can be even harder, my goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where you are given the freedom to be as expressive, vulnerable, and honest as you feel comfortable. Together, we will create coping strategies, sharpen core skills, and construct healthy boundaries that can support you on your journey to wellness and self-awareness. I provide support and guidance as you navigate and explore new, healthier ways of being.
I provide a safe, welcoming space in an effort to help clients feel at home. I provide continuous support for an array of issues pertaining to adults. I believe the counseling relationship is the most important component to clients meeting their therapy goals.
I provide a safe, welcoming space in an effort to help clients feel at home. I provide continuous support for an array of issues pertaining to adults. I believe the counseling relationship is the most important component to clients meeting their therapy goals.
Hey there! If you have found my profile and you are seeking a counselor who will help you work through your current life issues, then you have found the right place. I work with children 4-17 and adults. When working with kids, I love to focus on building the child's coping skills, providing the emotional support they need, and helping them work through their stressors while also supporting the parents in their interactions with their children. When working with adults, I like to focus on helping you bring out the best version of yourself while aiding you in working through any issues you may have.
Hey there! If you have found my profile and you are seeking a counselor who will help you work through your current life issues, then you have found the right place. I work with children 4-17 and adults. When working with kids, I love to focus on building the child's coping skills, providing the emotional support they need, and helping them work through their stressors while also supporting the parents in their interactions with their children. When working with adults, I like to focus on helping you bring out the best version of yourself while aiding you in working through any issues you may have.
I counsel children, adults and families. I'm a solutions based Christian Counselor that offers many specialties for those who are in need of counseling for Outpatient Behavioral Health Issues, Learning Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and many other Disorders. Call for specific issues you are needing and we can help you determine if we treat your needs.
I counsel children, adults and families. I'm a solutions based Christian Counselor that offers many specialties for those who are in need of counseling for Outpatient Behavioral Health Issues, Learning Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and many other Disorders. Call for specific issues you are needing and we can help you determine if we treat your needs.
Ryan Bullard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, ACS, PMH-C, CEDS
10 Endorsed
Benson, NC 27504
Not accepting new clients
Therapy offers a profound opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, particularly in recognizing how negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself and others can detrimentally impact the quality of your life. I have earned advanced clinical licensure and board certification (BCD) in both Florida and North Carolina. In addition to my counseling practice, I am a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for the State, mentoring and coaching aspiring Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Social Workers.
Therapy offers a profound opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, particularly in recognizing how negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself and others can detrimentally impact the quality of your life. I have earned advanced clinical licensure and board certification (BCD) in both Florida and North Carolina. In addition to my counseling practice, I am a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for the State, mentoring and coaching aspiring Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Social Workers.
Raven Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Your plate may be full which in turn may make you feel overwhelmed & frustrated. Life is hard and it's also hard to make time for therapy, but your future self will thank you. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, open, and supportive environment to foster positive growth and self discovery. I view therapy with a collaborative lens and value the rapport built between therapist and client to identify needs and concerns while working towards identified therapeutic goals.
Your plate may be full which in turn may make you feel overwhelmed & frustrated. Life is hard and it's also hard to make time for therapy, but your future self will thank you. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, open, and supportive environment to foster positive growth and self discovery. I view therapy with a collaborative lens and value the rapport built between therapist and client to identify needs and concerns while working towards identified therapeutic goals.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, it is an honor to provide a warm, nurturing and safe environment for clients looking for answers and hope. Living life is a journey, and the healing process during difficult and challenging times is made easier when it is shared with a trusted person. I am passionate about walking alongside others, providing a non-judgmental presence and offering therapeutic support to work towards a better sense of peace and well-being. If you're looking for understanding, compassion, and practical, evidence-based help, it would be a privilege to work together with you.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, it is an honor to provide a warm, nurturing and safe environment for clients looking for answers and hope. Living life is a journey, and the healing process during difficult and challenging times is made easier when it is shared with a trusted person. I am passionate about walking alongside others, providing a non-judgmental presence and offering therapeutic support to work towards a better sense of peace and well-being. If you're looking for understanding, compassion, and practical, evidence-based help, it would be a privilege to work together with you.
Online Therapists
Primarily a Gestalt trained therapist, I am social justice oriented and informed by relational, narrative, somatic, trauma informed and psychodynamic theories.
Psychotherapy should be collaborative and flexible, based on you and your specific story. Whether you have been through things in your life that are just coming to the surface or are feeling stuck and struggling to find joy and connection, I can help you gain clarity and find new ways to move through old challenges. Together, we will work toward deepening your connection to your core self and engaging more fully in the life you want. I provide an affirming and supportive space to process family of origin issues, grief, loss, relationship struggles and feelings of worry or anxiety.
Primarily a Gestalt trained therapist, I am social justice oriented and informed by relational, narrative, somatic, trauma informed and psychodynamic theories.
Psychotherapy should be collaborative and flexible, based on you and your specific story. Whether you have been through things in your life that are just coming to the surface or are feeling stuck and struggling to find joy and connection, I can help you gain clarity and find new ways to move through old challenges. Together, we will work toward deepening your connection to your core self and engaging more fully in the life you want. I provide an affirming and supportive space to process family of origin issues, grief, loss, relationship struggles and feelings of worry or anxiety.
Other aspects of Jungian and Gestalt Theories are intertwined as necessary.
My approach in working with you is strengths-based and based on the laws of attraction, our power to live more intentionally and more connected with the universe to create a life that we both desire and deserve. As humans, we all share the basic desires of love, wanting to be loved and self-fulfillment. Maybe you've been feeling burned out and at the end of your rope? You may have a strong desire to realize your potential and purpose, but don't know where to start. Well, you've definitely come to the right place. I offer counseling services and life coaching that is intentional and unique to your specific needs.
Other aspects of Jungian and Gestalt Theories are intertwined as necessary.
My approach in working with you is strengths-based and based on the laws of attraction, our power to live more intentionally and more connected with the universe to create a life that we both desire and deserve. As humans, we all share the basic desires of love, wanting to be loved and self-fulfillment. Maybe you've been feeling burned out and at the end of your rope? You may have a strong desire to realize your potential and purpose, but don't know where to start. Well, you've definitely come to the right place. I offer counseling services and life coaching that is intentional and unique to your specific needs.
I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Strategic Family Therapy.
I want to assist the client with setting goals that are meaningful and relevant to their lives. I want to help the client to break big goals into smaller, attainable goals to work towards.
I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Strategic Family Therapy.
I want to assist the client with setting goals that are meaningful and relevant to their lives. I want to help the client to break big goals into smaller, attainable goals to work towards.
My humanistic integrative approach incorporates cognitive behavioral, person-centered, Adlerian, reality, Gestalt, and solution-focused therapy
I am a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, and International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 13 years of mental health and addiction counseling experience and over 25 years of pastoral counseling experience. I am enthusiastic about assisting adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in overcoming their current and past challenges and moving toward better living experiences. I specialize in helping adults, couples, and families with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.
My humanistic integrative approach incorporates cognitive behavioral, person-centered, Adlerian, reality, Gestalt, and solution-focused therapy
I am a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, and International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 13 years of mental health and addiction counseling experience and over 25 years of pastoral counseling experience. I am enthusiastic about assisting adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in overcoming their current and past challenges and moving toward better living experiences. I specialize in helping adults, couples, and families with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Mel Johnson-Norwood
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, EdD, CRC, NCC, BC-TMH
Online Only
I aim to create a unique experience for each client, employing a mixture of person-centered, Gestalt (experiential), and solution-focused approaches to assist individuals in reclaiming and owning their power.
I work with adults of all ages, especially Black and brown men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and college students. As a personal witness to the lack of competent mental health care, especially for queer Black men, I work towards closing that gap. My work with clients encompasses career transitions, relocation, relationship issues, life transitions, living with physical disabilities, suicidal ideations, and depression.
I aim to create a unique experience for each client, employing a mixture of person-centered, Gestalt (experiential), and solution-focused approaches to assist individuals in reclaiming and owning their power.
I work with adults of all ages, especially Black and brown men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and college students. As a personal witness to the lack of competent mental health care, especially for queer Black men, I work towards closing that gap. My work with clients encompasses career transitions, relocation, relationship issues, life transitions, living with physical disabilities, suicidal ideations, and depression.
Having graduated from Appalachian State University focusing on Gestalt Therapy and Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy, I have additional training from the Gestalt Institute of Boone and the European Graduate School in Switzerland.
Although we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can move toward greater self understanding and more fulfilling relationships in the present. I engage with you based on a relationship of two people coming together as equals within the safety of the therapeutic container. My focus is on interpersonal relationship, however, I include art, music, movement, play, and guided imagery as another means to connect with each other and to free the imagination for self discovery.
Having graduated from Appalachian State University focusing on Gestalt Therapy and Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy, I have additional training from the Gestalt Institute of Boone and the European Graduate School in Switzerland.
Although we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can move toward greater self understanding and more fulfilling relationships in the present. I engage with you based on a relationship of two people coming together as equals within the safety of the therapeutic container. My focus is on interpersonal relationship, however, I include art, music, movement, play, and guided imagery as another means to connect with each other and to free the imagination for self discovery.
Some of the modalities I use are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, and some techniques from Gestalt Therapy
Are you experiencing past or recent trauma that is causing anxiety and/or depression? If you are considering talking with a therapist and want to talk to someone who listens attentively, who is non-judgmental, and who is empathetic, I am that person.
Many people experience personal challenges in life. Being able to cope with life's challenges requires skills and techniques from a qualified mental health professional. My goal is to assist clients with developing new perspectives on their situations and fostering change so that they can live a much more fulfilling life.
Some of the modalities I use are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, and some techniques from Gestalt Therapy
Are you experiencing past or recent trauma that is causing anxiety and/or depression? If you are considering talking with a therapist and want to talk to someone who listens attentively, who is non-judgmental, and who is empathetic, I am that person.
Many people experience personal challenges in life. Being able to cope with life's challenges requires skills and techniques from a qualified mental health professional. My goal is to assist clients with developing new perspectives on their situations and fostering change so that they can live a much more fulfilling life.
Ann Marie Sochia
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CHT, NLP
3 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I specialize in mental health counseling with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), gestalt, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, computer assisted relaxation training, and meditation.
At Waves of Change, I assist clients in making the positive changes they want to make in themselves through the utilization of hypnosis, meditation, mindfulness, mental health counseling, and technology assisted relaxation practices. All of my services are offered in a confidential, safe, and serene environment. Some of the specific issues I help clients with are; smoking cessation, weight management, depression, pain management, and stress management to name a few. Please contact me to learn more about how I can help you achieve success in reaching your goals.
I specialize in mental health counseling with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), gestalt, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, computer assisted relaxation training, and meditation.
At Waves of Change, I assist clients in making the positive changes they want to make in themselves through the utilization of hypnosis, meditation, mindfulness, mental health counseling, and technology assisted relaxation practices. All of my services are offered in a confidential, safe, and serene environment. Some of the specific issues I help clients with are; smoking cessation, weight management, depression, pain management, and stress management to name a few. Please contact me to learn more about how I can help you achieve success in reaching your goals.
I have over 17 years experience as a counselor and a variety of certificates in Transactional analysis, hypnotherapy, IFS, Gestalt and Energy psychology.
Are you feeling anxiety in your relationships? Do you feel a tightness in your
chest, your breath is shallow and a general feeling of overwhelm? I have spent at least 17 years focusing on anxiety in relationships and can help you get relief from
anxiety. You don't have to walk this journey alone, we can collaborate together to
help you grow and thrive.
Currently, I have openings for individuals and couples with some extra room on Saturdays. The clients that show up in my office need support with codependency, abuse, trauma, mood disorders, infidelity, relationship and sexual intimacy.
I have over 17 years experience as a counselor and a variety of certificates in Transactional analysis, hypnotherapy, IFS, Gestalt and Energy psychology.
Are you feeling anxiety in your relationships? Do you feel a tightness in your
chest, your breath is shallow and a general feeling of overwhelm? I have spent at least 17 years focusing on anxiety in relationships and can help you get relief from
anxiety. You don't have to walk this journey alone, we can collaborate together to
help you grow and thrive.
Currently, I have openings for individuals and couples with some extra room on Saturdays. The clients that show up in my office need support with codependency, abuse, trauma, mood disorders, infidelity, relationship and sexual intimacy.
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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.