Gestalt Therapists in Holmdel, NJ
Feeling lost, alone, and unsure of your next steps? Do you feel like past experiences are holding you back or that low self-esteem keeps you from reaching your potential? I specialize in helping adults heal from childhood trauma and build confidence to live the life they deserve. Everything may seem uncertain now but you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s standing in your way and create a path toward growth.
Feeling lost, alone, and unsure of your next steps? Do you feel like past experiences are holding you back or that low self-esteem keeps you from reaching your potential? I specialize in helping adults heal from childhood trauma and build confidence to live the life they deserve. Everything may seem uncertain now but you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s standing in your way and create a path toward growth.
Let’s talk! You deserve a helping hand to guide you on your self-exploration journey. It is common to experience a mix of emotions before beginning therapy. You may be feeling nervous about opening up, discussing past experiences, and are unsure of what to expect from the process. You may be hopeful that therapy will provide relief from personal struggles. You may also feel excited at the prospect of gaining new insights and coping strategies to navigate these difficulties. I want to help you take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow by investing in your well-being and cultivating a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
Let’s talk! You deserve a helping hand to guide you on your self-exploration journey. It is common to experience a mix of emotions before beginning therapy. You may be feeling nervous about opening up, discussing past experiences, and are unsure of what to expect from the process. You may be hopeful that therapy will provide relief from personal struggles. You may also feel excited at the prospect of gaining new insights and coping strategies to navigate these difficulties. I want to help you take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow by investing in your well-being and cultivating a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
LEAF by Dr. Dana Spada Psychotherapy is highly privatized boutique practice offering therapy to adults, teens and children with locations in Colts Neck, Little Silver, Sea Girt, and Hazlet. We provide individual, family, marriage and couples therapy. Our approach to psychotherapy is personalized and holistic. All of our clinicians have extensive educational backgrounds and are board certified. If you're looking for very high quality care, look no further. Experience a sense of Calm and Clarity at LEAF.
LEAF by Dr. Dana Spada Psychotherapy is highly privatized boutique practice offering therapy to adults, teens and children with locations in Colts Neck, Little Silver, Sea Girt, and Hazlet. We provide individual, family, marriage and couples therapy. Our approach to psychotherapy is personalized and holistic. All of our clinicians have extensive educational backgrounds and are board certified. If you're looking for very high quality care, look no further. Experience a sense of Calm and Clarity at LEAF.
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Kimberly Kirchofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with 20 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety, trauma, anger management, self esteem, depression, life transitions, family counseling, and relationship issues. Kimberly graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Kean University. Kimberly utilizes a collaborative approach tapping into relational, strength based, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, emotional, holistic therapies always catering to each individual’s needs.
Kimberly Kirchofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with 20 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety, trauma, anger management, self esteem, depression, life transitions, family counseling, and relationship issues. Kimberly graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Kean University. Kimberly utilizes a collaborative approach tapping into relational, strength based, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, emotional, holistic therapies always catering to each individual’s needs.
Do you feel overwhelmed by life’s stressors, or are you struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or low self-esteem? You are not alone—and seeking help is a courageous first step. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where you are the expert on your life and I am here to guide, empower, and support you through the process of change. If you’re ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk alongside you. With over seven years of experience in the counseling field, I’ve worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, as well as inpatient and residential programs.
Do you feel overwhelmed by life’s stressors, or are you struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or low self-esteem? You are not alone—and seeking help is a courageous first step. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where you are the expert on your life and I am here to guide, empower, and support you through the process of change. If you’re ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk alongside you. With over seven years of experience in the counseling field, I’ve worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, as well as inpatient and residential programs.
My Clients are teens and adults who are tired of just surviving and are ready to actually feel better. They might be carrying the weight of past trauma, stuck in anxious thought spirals, struggling with relationships, navigating an ADHD brain in a world that wasn't built for them, or going through a major life shift that's left them feeling lost. They're often people who've tried to push through on their own for a long time and are finally ready to try something different. If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
My Clients are teens and adults who are tired of just surviving and are ready to actually feel better. They might be carrying the weight of past trauma, stuck in anxious thought spirals, struggling with relationships, navigating an ADHD brain in a world that wasn't built for them, or going through a major life shift that's left them feeling lost. They're often people who've tried to push through on their own for a long time and are finally ready to try something different. If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist. I treat individuals and couples. My life's work is to support others as they cross the bridge from a place of self doubt, victimization and crisis to lives full of awareness, personal responsibility and universal compassion. You have the answers within to transform your life; I'm simply a guide on your journey back "home" to your intrinsically loving self. While you may already "know what your issues are", do you feel stuck to break through and move forward into the life you really want to be living? That's when we know it's time to go deeper.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist. I treat individuals and couples. My life's work is to support others as they cross the bridge from a place of self doubt, victimization and crisis to lives full of awareness, personal responsibility and universal compassion. You have the answers within to transform your life; I'm simply a guide on your journey back "home" to your intrinsically loving self. While you may already "know what your issues are", do you feel stuck to break through and move forward into the life you really want to be living? That's when we know it's time to go deeper.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults for over 25 years. Currently, I have my private practice and am a Case Manager/Therapist with the Freehold Regional High School District. Coupled with my previous experience in an alternative school and as a Juvenile Therapist with East Brunswick Police Department; my education, experience and skills provide the clinical support and counseling to individuals with social/emotional or behavioral struggles. I strive to engage participants in gaining accurate awareness of thoughts, behaviors and mind-sets that create obstacles in personal growth and success.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults for over 25 years. Currently, I have my private practice and am a Case Manager/Therapist with the Freehold Regional High School District. Coupled with my previous experience in an alternative school and as a Juvenile Therapist with East Brunswick Police Department; my education, experience and skills provide the clinical support and counseling to individuals with social/emotional or behavioral struggles. I strive to engage participants in gaining accurate awareness of thoughts, behaviors and mind-sets that create obstacles in personal growth and success.
Tired of struggling with life issues? Not being able to make sense of things or find purpose in your pain? Oftentimes, we deal with a pain that we just can't explain, and yet we long to find someone we can talk to about it. Whether you are experiencing hopelessness, sadness, or fear of the future, are going through some difficult transitions, relationship problems, or having trouble with parenting... I can help! Allow me to come beside you on your journey to better mental health, as we work through those issues together!
Tired of struggling with life issues? Not being able to make sense of things or find purpose in your pain? Oftentimes, we deal with a pain that we just can't explain, and yet we long to find someone we can talk to about it. Whether you are experiencing hopelessness, sadness, or fear of the future, are going through some difficult transitions, relationship problems, or having trouble with parenting... I can help! Allow me to come beside you on your journey to better mental health, as we work through those issues together!
"Cliff is a true professional in his field and he is only a pleasure to work with. Some of his strengths are his ability to listen for hours on end and understand multiple perspectives, his sense of humor, his rational voice of reason, his non-judgmental positioning and his warm and welcoming personality. He taught me to cope during the most challenging time of my life and I highly recommend his service." (Female 30's)
"Cliff is a true professional in his field and he is only a pleasure to work with. Some of his strengths are his ability to listen for hours on end and understand multiple perspectives, his sense of humor, his rational voice of reason, his non-judgmental positioning and his warm and welcoming personality. He taught me to cope during the most challenging time of my life and I highly recommend his service." (Female 30's)
Our approach is integrative and deeply human—grounded in CBT, relational and person-centered therapies, motivational interviewing, Imago therapy, gestalt, and more.
You can book a virtual Therapy or Wellness Practitioner session through our website.
We take a personalized, integrative approach to therapy that’s grounded in care, connection, and really listening to what matters to you. Virtual Counseling in Mantoloking, Short Hills, Ho-Ho-Kus, Alpine, and Rumson. Adult Counseling • Couples Counseling • Relationship Counseling • Premarital & Marriage Counseling • Family Counseling • Teen Counseling Specialties include ADHD, Addiction Counseling, Grief & Bereavement, Pet Loss Therapy, Stress & Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Perfectionism, Worry, Indecision, Procrastination, Health Coaching.
Our approach is integrative and deeply human—grounded in CBT, relational and person-centered therapies, motivational interviewing, Imago therapy, gestalt, and more.
You can book a virtual Therapy or Wellness Practitioner session through our website.
We take a personalized, integrative approach to therapy that’s grounded in care, connection, and really listening to what matters to you. Virtual Counseling in Mantoloking, Short Hills, Ho-Ho-Kus, Alpine, and Rumson. Adult Counseling • Couples Counseling • Relationship Counseling • Premarital & Marriage Counseling • Family Counseling • Teen Counseling Specialties include ADHD, Addiction Counseling, Grief & Bereavement, Pet Loss Therapy, Stress & Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Perfectionism, Worry, Indecision, Procrastination, Health Coaching.
You deserve to live a life with joy, ease and confidence. I bring 18 years of experience, authenticity and practicality to the therapy process. Perhaps this is your first time in therapy or you have been before; either way, it can be daunting to start. I have a warm and comforting way to make therapy an enjoyable process; a full, engaging relationship with humor, intellect, creativity, spark and curiosity. Together, we will explore solutions and new ways of thinking, feeling and acting. I want you to get the results you want, to find purpose and meaning in your relationships, work and any other areas of life.
You deserve to live a life with joy, ease and confidence. I bring 18 years of experience, authenticity and practicality to the therapy process. Perhaps this is your first time in therapy or you have been before; either way, it can be daunting to start. I have a warm and comforting way to make therapy an enjoyable process; a full, engaging relationship with humor, intellect, creativity, spark and curiosity. Together, we will explore solutions and new ways of thinking, feeling and acting. I want you to get the results you want, to find purpose and meaning in your relationships, work and any other areas of life.
I specialize in helping people navigate the challenges of substance abuse, eating disorders and family dynamics. In sessions, I work with my clients to find and address the root causes of their challenges so we can create a holistic treatment plan that will improve their overall quality of life.
I specialize in helping people navigate the challenges of substance abuse, eating disorders and family dynamics. In sessions, I work with my clients to find and address the root causes of their challenges so we can create a holistic treatment plan that will improve their overall quality of life.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with 2 years of experience. My counseling approach is person-centered and tailored to meet each individual’s biopsychosocial needs. I specialize in working with adolescents through older adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood and personality disorders, substance use, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation. My professional background includes experience across outpatient programs, detox units, inpatient hospitals, and university counseling centers.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with 2 years of experience. My counseling approach is person-centered and tailored to meet each individual’s biopsychosocial needs. I specialize in working with adolescents through older adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood and personality disorders, substance use, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation. My professional background includes experience across outpatient programs, detox units, inpatient hospitals, and university counseling centers.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), I use a Christian perspective to help adults, children, and families of all backgrounds to understand how our behaviors affect ourselves and our relationships. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting/marital troubles, substance or gambling addictions, I provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple. Through understanding our thinking and emotion behind our behaviors and finding the meaning of your life, you will be inspired to live out an enriched life.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), I use a Christian perspective to help adults, children, and families of all backgrounds to understand how our behaviors affect ourselves and our relationships. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting/marital troubles, substance or gambling addictions, I provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple. Through understanding our thinking and emotion behind our behaviors and finding the meaning of your life, you will be inspired to live out an enriched life.
Asking for help is often something that we have to reteach ourselves. It may be seen as intimidating, or that we "do not have the ability to do so." Perhaps it does not have to be seen in this way, that instead we can look at it as a strength rather than a weakness.
Asking for help is often something that we have to reteach ourselves. It may be seen as intimidating, or that we "do not have the ability to do so." Perhaps it does not have to be seen in this way, that instead we can look at it as a strength rather than a weakness.
Thank you for visiting my page! I have 15 years experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use issues and also have advanced trainings in eating disorders and internal family systems. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and am EMDR certified. Each person is treated as an individual when we work together. Once your goals are clarified I can follow your lead or provide more structure. Whether you're interested in learning skills to cope with everyday stress and relationships or shifting more internal patterns and healing deep rooted trauma, I can happily assist.
Thank you for visiting my page! I have 15 years experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use issues and also have advanced trainings in eating disorders and internal family systems. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and am EMDR certified. Each person is treated as an individual when we work together. Once your goals are clarified I can follow your lead or provide more structure. Whether you're interested in learning skills to cope with everyday stress and relationships or shifting more internal patterns and healing deep rooted trauma, I can happily assist.
After transitioning from corporate life to the field of mental health, I come to the therapeutic work using a variety of therapeutic modalities to treat clients with depression, anxiety, and life’s changing seasons. With empathy and warmth, I support clients Florida, NY and NJ at all stages of the life course and assist them in finding new perspectives.
After transitioning from corporate life to the field of mental health, I come to the therapeutic work using a variety of therapeutic modalities to treat clients with depression, anxiety, and life’s changing seasons. With empathy and warmth, I support clients Florida, NY and NJ at all stages of the life course and assist them in finding new perspectives.
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
Life can be very challenging, and at times, unbearable. I understand that. Whether you're navigating through a difficult relationship, family crisis or trying to figure out your place in life, I would be honored to walk alongside you. I offer an eclectic approach to counseling that is flexible & dynamic to suit your needs.
Life can be very challenging, and at times, unbearable. I understand that. Whether you're navigating through a difficult relationship, family crisis or trying to figure out your place in life, I would be honored to walk alongside you. I offer an eclectic approach to counseling that is flexible & dynamic to suit your needs.
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- Colts Neck
- East Brunswick
- Freehold
- Manalapan
- Middletown
- Ocean
- Old Bridge
- Red Bank
- Rumson
- Shrewsbury
- Tinton Falls
- Wall Township
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.