Gestalt Therapists in Farmingville, NY
I believe there is strength to be found in our weaknesses, love to be found through our pain, and light after our darkest days. The pain of healing comes with the self-awareness that otherwise may be over looked. When it becomes more painful to stay in our past then it is scary to step out of it is when the journey begins. I walk beside my clients, not in-front or behind. I remain steady and follow their lead. I provide the safety and hope that everyone needs to face their pain, to feel their pain, and to keep going anyway.
I believe there is strength to be found in our weaknesses, love to be found through our pain, and light after our darkest days. The pain of healing comes with the self-awareness that otherwise may be over looked. When it becomes more painful to stay in our past then it is scary to step out of it is when the journey begins. I walk beside my clients, not in-front or behind. I remain steady and follow their lead. I provide the safety and hope that everyone needs to face their pain, to feel their pain, and to keep going anyway.
Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Are you having difficulty coping with what is currently going on in your life? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which one feels supported in their efforts to change as well as connected with one's strengths. I work with you to help you overcome life challenges while achieving new goals. I have experience working with children and adults faced with attention deficit issues, anxiety and depression.
Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Are you having difficulty coping with what is currently going on in your life? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which one feels supported in their efforts to change as well as connected with one's strengths. I work with you to help you overcome life challenges while achieving new goals. I have experience working with children and adults faced with attention deficit issues, anxiety and depression.
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Obtaining further training in Gestalt Therapy
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting and at times a scary undertaking, but rest assured, this is a time of self-growth and positivity. I believe in a Person-Centered approach, which means that WE work together in the process of therapy toward formalizing your desired treatment goals for self-growth.
Obtaining further training in Gestalt Therapy
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting and at times a scary undertaking, but rest assured, this is a time of self-growth and positivity. I believe in a Person-Centered approach, which means that WE work together in the process of therapy toward formalizing your desired treatment goals for self-growth.
As a gestalt therapist, I use a combination of experiential and cognitive techniques, first to get inside your experience, and then to look at ways of changing it.
Do you feel without a sense of purpose in your life? Are you in long-term addiction recovery and looking for meaning in life beyond sobriety? Have your relationships been lacking the connection you want, or has a relationship recently ended? Are you anxious about meeting new people? All these challenges are easier to overcome when there is someone facing them with you. Previous clients have worked in academia and the STEM fields, are in the process of ending long-term relationships, or are in long-term addiction recovery (at least one year).
As a gestalt therapist, I use a combination of experiential and cognitive techniques, first to get inside your experience, and then to look at ways of changing it.
Do you feel without a sense of purpose in your life? Are you in long-term addiction recovery and looking for meaning in life beyond sobriety? Have your relationships been lacking the connection you want, or has a relationship recently ended? Are you anxious about meeting new people? All these challenges are easier to overcome when there is someone facing them with you. Previous clients have worked in academia and the STEM fields, are in the process of ending long-term relationships, or are in long-term addiction recovery (at least one year).
I have an integrative approach in facilitating empathic psychotherapy with a broad training background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, family systems, gestalt therapy, trauma training, interpersonal psychology, Jungian therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and relaxation and guided visualization tools, while identifying core limiting beliefs and strengths,
I am an experienced, interactive, Ph.D licensed psychologist who works with adults and couples to help you reach your personal goals, to reduce limiting conditions, such as anxiety and depression, and to improve self confidence and efficacy in order to envision the life you want to create. I have a wide range of experience, including compassionately working with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, self-critical thinking, grief and loss, life-transition issues, couples communication and negotiation, and aging. Therapy focuses upon identifying and drawing upon your strengths to achieve growth and personal life goals.
I have an integrative approach in facilitating empathic psychotherapy with a broad training background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, family systems, gestalt therapy, trauma training, interpersonal psychology, Jungian therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and relaxation and guided visualization tools, while identifying core limiting beliefs and strengths,
I am an experienced, interactive, Ph.D licensed psychologist who works with adults and couples to help you reach your personal goals, to reduce limiting conditions, such as anxiety and depression, and to improve self confidence and efficacy in order to envision the life you want to create. I have a wide range of experience, including compassionately working with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, self-critical thinking, grief and loss, life-transition issues, couples communication and negotiation, and aging. Therapy focuses upon identifying and drawing upon your strengths to achieve growth and personal life goals.
My Gestalt, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness and EMDR training are helpful in supporting and guiding all kinds of relational and internal feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety or despair.
Imagine walking around this planet with a deep understanding that you are OK - truly perfect just as you are. I don't mean that we don't all have faults and make mistakes, because we do. But that doesn't make us mistakes. Or maybe you're needing help to galvanize your courage to make a change, to dare to live your very best life? A warm and supportive relationship with the right therapist will help to re-engage and energize your own existing internal resources, the parts of you that are already confident, calm, creative, courageous and compassionate. We can do this work together.
My Gestalt, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness and EMDR training are helpful in supporting and guiding all kinds of relational and internal feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety or despair.
Imagine walking around this planet with a deep understanding that you are OK - truly perfect just as you are. I don't mean that we don't all have faults and make mistakes, because we do. But that doesn't make us mistakes. Or maybe you're needing help to galvanize your courage to make a change, to dare to live your very best life? A warm and supportive relationship with the right therapist will help to re-engage and energize your own existing internal resources, the parts of you that are already confident, calm, creative, courageous and compassionate. We can do this work together.
We'll work collaboratively on personalized treatment plans, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy to foster healing and self-discovery.
I work best with clients who are ready to embrace change and explore fresh perspectives. If you're looking to not just cope with life’s challenges but to see them in a new light, our sessions could be a great fit. I invite individuals who are curious about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences and are dedicated to creating and achieving meaningful goals. Together, we’ll uncover the sources of your challenges and embark on a transformative journey toward personal growth and lasting resilience.
We'll work collaboratively on personalized treatment plans, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy to foster healing and self-discovery.
I work best with clients who are ready to embrace change and explore fresh perspectives. If you're looking to not just cope with life’s challenges but to see them in a new light, our sessions could be a great fit. I invite individuals who are curious about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences and are dedicated to creating and achieving meaningful goals. Together, we’ll uncover the sources of your challenges and embark on a transformative journey toward personal growth and lasting resilience.
My training includes Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward health and healing. There comes a time in life when our old ways of thinking and behaving are no longer serving us, which can lead to increased stress and anxiety. Therapy can be a great way to explore solutions and learn to manage your symptoms.
My training includes Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward health and healing. There comes a time in life when our old ways of thinking and behaving are no longer serving us, which can lead to increased stress and anxiety. Therapy can be a great way to explore solutions and learn to manage your symptoms.
As Gestalt therapists, we are not the arbiter of how you should feel or what you might do to feel better.
Gestalt Therapy is a holistic form of psychotherapy that focuses on your total person, recognizing the unity of the mind, body, and emotions. I strive for a non-authoritarian and non-interpretive approach; my aim is to promote self-awareness by encouraging you to focus on your present experience.
As Gestalt therapists, we are not the arbiter of how you should feel or what you might do to feel better.
Gestalt Therapy is a holistic form of psychotherapy that focuses on your total person, recognizing the unity of the mind, body, and emotions. I strive for a non-authoritarian and non-interpretive approach; my aim is to promote self-awareness by encouraging you to focus on your present experience.
Have hope, you can be peaceful and healthy! Through Gestalt Therapy, my background as a NYS Licensed Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and experience and belief in spiritual growth and development, I provide a holistic, safe and non-judgmental approach to counseling. Health is an integration of mind, body, and spirit. Just bring yourself as you are, and this is where we'll begin!
Have hope, you can be peaceful and healthy! Through Gestalt Therapy, my background as a NYS Licensed Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and experience and belief in spiritual growth and development, I provide a holistic, safe and non-judgmental approach to counseling. Health is an integration of mind, body, and spirit. Just bring yourself as you are, and this is where we'll begin!
As an experienced clinician licensed in both New York and Connecticut, I utilize evidenced-based practices in my private practice including the following therapeutic interventions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems and Motivational Interviewing.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of clinical experience, I use a trauma informed approach to help my clients feel safe and supported when sharing their past, present and goals for the future. I specialize in treating those that struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Relationships, Communication Issues, and Compassion Fatigue. As an experienced clinician, I can be your guide to help you navigate through your feelings and thoughts with support and compassion you deserve.
As an experienced clinician licensed in both New York and Connecticut, I utilize evidenced-based practices in my private practice including the following therapeutic interventions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems and Motivational Interviewing.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of clinical experience, I use a trauma informed approach to help my clients feel safe and supported when sharing their past, present and goals for the future. I specialize in treating those that struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Relationships, Communication Issues, and Compassion Fatigue. As an experienced clinician, I can be your guide to help you navigate through your feelings and thoughts with support and compassion you deserve.
Come alongside me, while I welcome you into a space where you can feel safe to explore your feelings and emotions without fear of judgement. I believe life is a journey full of challenges and obstacles. I want to help you navigate through that journey. I utilize an array of therapeutic techniques such as interpersonal therapy, CBT, holistic approach, strength based, trauma focused, and Gestalt therapy. My expertise ranges from my work with children and adolescents to my work with older adults. If you are looking for a supportive, compassionate therapist, I am here to help you!
Come alongside me, while I welcome you into a space where you can feel safe to explore your feelings and emotions without fear of judgement. I believe life is a journey full of challenges and obstacles. I want to help you navigate through that journey. I utilize an array of therapeutic techniques such as interpersonal therapy, CBT, holistic approach, strength based, trauma focused, and Gestalt therapy. My expertise ranges from my work with children and adolescents to my work with older adults. If you are looking for a supportive, compassionate therapist, I am here to help you!
As an EMDRIA-Accredited Certified Therapist and Certified Gestalt Therapist, I will help you identify and resolve the root cause of your symptoms.
Feeling stuck? Tired of the negative narratives that constantly play in your head? If you suffer from anxiety or trauma, but are finding it difficult to seek help, I am here for you. With over 35 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, trauma, depression, and grief due to loss. I will listen to your pain and offer guidance, support and practical solutions. When you find the right person to share your darkest pain and shame, remarkable transformations can occur. Let me assist you in your healing journey. Together, we can discover where you may be blocked. You deserve to feel joy again! There is hope! I can help!
As an EMDRIA-Accredited Certified Therapist and Certified Gestalt Therapist, I will help you identify and resolve the root cause of your symptoms.
Feeling stuck? Tired of the negative narratives that constantly play in your head? If you suffer from anxiety or trauma, but are finding it difficult to seek help, I am here for you. With over 35 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, trauma, depression, and grief due to loss. I will listen to your pain and offer guidance, support and practical solutions. When you find the right person to share your darkest pain and shame, remarkable transformations can occur. Let me assist you in your healing journey. Together, we can discover where you may be blocked. You deserve to feel joy again! There is hope! I can help!
Although I tailor my approach for each client, I tend to consistently utilize EMDR, psychodynamic, gestalt, DBT, and narrative theoretical orientations.
I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also have over eight years of experience successfully working with clients who experience recurring and persistent depression issues as well as individuals who may be suffering from narcissistic parenting and/or intergenerational trauma. I am a EMDR certified provider.
Although I tailor my approach for each client, I tend to consistently utilize EMDR, psychodynamic, gestalt, DBT, and narrative theoretical orientations.
I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also have over eight years of experience successfully working with clients who experience recurring and persistent depression issues as well as individuals who may be suffering from narcissistic parenting and/or intergenerational trauma. I am a EMDR certified provider.
You are offered traditional psychotherapy, Gestalt, somatically oriented Internal Family Systems, EMDR, DBR and trauma informed approaches woven with the traditions of Buddhism and Kabbalah and the newest proven discoveries from neuroscience.
***RELATIONSHIPS*** "Are you questioning whether or not to stay in your relationship? Is your couple communication highly reactive or flat-lined? ***ADDICTIONS*** Are you in a love hate dance with food, sex, alcohol or drugs? ***PARENTING*** Are you at your wits end with your teens? ***BUSINESS*** Do you want a higher return from your staff or employees? Is your management and/or leadership style too rigid or too yielding? Is it hard to understand why people react to you the way they do? ***SPIRITUALITY*** Are you longing for more meaning and purpose in your life?
You are offered traditional psychotherapy, Gestalt, somatically oriented Internal Family Systems, EMDR, DBR and trauma informed approaches woven with the traditions of Buddhism and Kabbalah and the newest proven discoveries from neuroscience.
***RELATIONSHIPS*** "Are you questioning whether or not to stay in your relationship? Is your couple communication highly reactive or flat-lined? ***ADDICTIONS*** Are you in a love hate dance with food, sex, alcohol or drugs? ***PARENTING*** Are you at your wits end with your teens? ***BUSINESS*** Do you want a higher return from your staff or employees? Is your management and/or leadership style too rigid or too yielding? Is it hard to understand why people react to you the way they do? ***SPIRITUALITY*** Are you longing for more meaning and purpose in your life?
Drawing from my extensive training in The Gestalt Institute, I understand the profound impact of the therapeutic relationship on the healing process.
My goal is to help you cultivate self-awareness, enabling you to break free from the patterns of the past and embrace a present narrative that allows for a fulfilling life. By integrating various therapeutic modalities including, gestalt Therapy and mindfulness practices, I will tailor our work together to address your needs and goals.
Drawing from my extensive training in The Gestalt Institute, I understand the profound impact of the therapeutic relationship on the healing process.
My goal is to help you cultivate self-awareness, enabling you to break free from the patterns of the past and embrace a present narrative that allows for a fulfilling life. By integrating various therapeutic modalities including, gestalt Therapy and mindfulness practices, I will tailor our work together to address your needs and goals.
I utilize Gestalt, DBT, Somatic processing and Guided Drawing (bilateral) techniques, often alongside an art therapy approach, to make a personalized plan.
My clients are adults who have experienced (or are currently experiencing) life challenges such as: surgery or illness, grief & loss (passing of a loved one, divorce, breakup, job loss/career change, moving, chronic illness, rebuilding their identity, etc.) a traumatic experience or childhood trauma, mood dysregulation (anxiety, depression, etc.), or communication conflicts (family dynamics, friendship, relationship, work stress, etc.). I help people who have been avoiding or "dissociating" but now want to understand their emotions and feelings more deeply.
I utilize Gestalt, DBT, Somatic processing and Guided Drawing (bilateral) techniques, often alongside an art therapy approach, to make a personalized plan.
My clients are adults who have experienced (or are currently experiencing) life challenges such as: surgery or illness, grief & loss (passing of a loved one, divorce, breakup, job loss/career change, moving, chronic illness, rebuilding their identity, etc.) a traumatic experience or childhood trauma, mood dysregulation (anxiety, depression, etc.), or communication conflicts (family dynamics, friendship, relationship, work stress, etc.). I help people who have been avoiding or "dissociating" but now want to understand their emotions and feelings more deeply.
Utilizing a Gestalt orientation within a Whole Person-Centered context you can expect to develop a clearer self perspective and a more satisfying and successful life experience.
Perhaps the most important aspect of our work together will be your sense of comfort and support. I strongly believe in maintaining a compassionate and supportive environment both physically and emotionally where you can feel safe, heard and understood. My goal is facilitate a judgement free and empathic space where you feel free to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. Your empowerment to gain insight, discover your strengths and develop effective coping strategies will lead to lasting and productive change. You can have the life you want...it is all within your reach.
Utilizing a Gestalt orientation within a Whole Person-Centered context you can expect to develop a clearer self perspective and a more satisfying and successful life experience.
Perhaps the most important aspect of our work together will be your sense of comfort and support. I strongly believe in maintaining a compassionate and supportive environment both physically and emotionally where you can feel safe, heard and understood. My goal is facilitate a judgement free and empathic space where you feel free to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. Your empowerment to gain insight, discover your strengths and develop effective coping strategies will lead to lasting and productive change. You can have the life you want...it is all within your reach.
I offer an eclectic approach, drawing from several methods of treatment including CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Solution-Focused Therapy and more.
Sometimes it can feel like life is coming at you from all angles. Past pains haunt while today’s demands stack up to prevent future worries. It can be overwhelming, intense, scary, and disheartening. This can make us feel like we are just not good enough because we cannot keep up or “just deal with it.” As the world has pivoted more toward productivity and away from connection, a sense of isolation has become commonplace. In counseling, you can alleviate old wounds, find new meaning, rediscover strengths, reconnect with others, and develop new skills to help you navigate the things that weigh on you.
I offer an eclectic approach, drawing from several methods of treatment including CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Solution-Focused Therapy and more.
Sometimes it can feel like life is coming at you from all angles. Past pains haunt while today’s demands stack up to prevent future worries. It can be overwhelming, intense, scary, and disheartening. This can make us feel like we are just not good enough because we cannot keep up or “just deal with it.” As the world has pivoted more toward productivity and away from connection, a sense of isolation has become commonplace. In counseling, you can alleviate old wounds, find new meaning, rediscover strengths, reconnect with others, and develop new skills to help you navigate the things that weigh on you.
Ann M Champney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Station, NY 11746
I am a trained Gestalt therapist and I work with individuals, couples and families.
I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years and I have an extensive background & significant experience in working with: anxiety disorders, depression, grief & loss, relationships, abandonment , self-esteem issues, & PTSD. I am also skilled in doing inner child work. Whether it's marital or individual counseling, I very much value the "creative" process necessary for change and growth. I believe change is a journey we all struggle with. Having help on this journey can be life changing.
I am a trained Gestalt therapist and I work with individuals, couples and families.
I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years and I have an extensive background & significant experience in working with: anxiety disorders, depression, grief & loss, relationships, abandonment , self-esteem issues, & PTSD. I am also skilled in doing inner child work. Whether it's marital or individual counseling, I very much value the "creative" process necessary for change and growth. I believe change is a journey we all struggle with. Having help on this journey can be life changing.
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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.