Gestalt Therapists in Cincinnati, OH
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
Cincinnati Couples & Relationship Therapist-
Arguing with your partner makes you feel more alone than ever. You are not sure when or where you started to feel the distance between the two of you, but you find it hard to ignore. Being a couple is truly one of the most difficult tasks you have ever embarked on, but you do not want to give up now. I provide couples with a clear and organized framework to enhance their relationship. By employing a systematic approach, I help partners identify their goals and develop actionable steps to reach them.
Cincinnati Couples & Relationship Therapist-
Arguing with your partner makes you feel more alone than ever. You are not sure when or where you started to feel the distance between the two of you, but you find it hard to ignore. Being a couple is truly one of the most difficult tasks you have ever embarked on, but you do not want to give up now. I provide couples with a clear and organized framework to enhance their relationship. By employing a systematic approach, I help partners identify their goals and develop actionable steps to reach them.
I enjoy working with any person who is motivated to overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or more severe disorders. In my 30 years in practice as a psychologist, I am frequently reminded of the importance of not being so problem-focused that one forgets to look at the person's strengths, which are the most valuable tools for recovery and personal growth. I feel privileged to be invited by clients to join them on their journey of growth, healing and discovery.
I enjoy working with any person who is motivated to overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or more severe disorders. In my 30 years in practice as a psychologist, I am frequently reminded of the importance of not being so problem-focused that one forgets to look at the person's strengths, which are the most valuable tools for recovery and personal growth. I feel privileged to be invited by clients to join them on their journey of growth, healing and discovery.
I’ve often likened “good therapy” to a “good massage”. You enter feeling tense and uncertain with the hope that you'll leave feeling more centered and able to take on what’s next. At times, you may need a gentle and compassionate approach; other times, you may need deeper work to really start the healing process. My primary goal in our work together is to utilize my 21 years of direct clinical experience and 10 years of experience as a clinical supervisor to improve your overall life satisfaction.
I’ve often likened “good therapy” to a “good massage”. You enter feeling tense and uncertain with the hope that you'll leave feeling more centered and able to take on what’s next. At times, you may need a gentle and compassionate approach; other times, you may need deeper work to really start the healing process. My primary goal in our work together is to utilize my 21 years of direct clinical experience and 10 years of experience as a clinical supervisor to improve your overall life satisfaction.
I am trained in art therapy, sandtray, guided imagery, mindfulness, gestalt, EMDR, sensorimotor therapy and psychedelic therapies, which allows me to approach therapy holistically.
At its core, therapy is about supporting a life lived with awareness and choice, which is not only the best way to honor it, but also to meet the suffering that comes with it. Jung says: "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become". In a way both are true; the family we're born into, and life's events impact us deeply, and we can learn and grow through our experiences, the good and the bad, as opposed to letting them trap or control us. We can all lead lives consciously and choicefully.
I am trained in art therapy, sandtray, guided imagery, mindfulness, gestalt, EMDR, sensorimotor therapy and psychedelic therapies, which allows me to approach therapy holistically.
At its core, therapy is about supporting a life lived with awareness and choice, which is not only the best way to honor it, but also to meet the suffering that comes with it. Jung says: "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become". In a way both are true; the family we're born into, and life's events impact us deeply, and we can learn and grow through our experiences, the good and the bad, as opposed to letting them trap or control us. We can all lead lives consciously and choicefully.
Informed by training in Gestalt therapy, mindfulness, and EFT, I help clients reconnect with their sense of the present as they begin to trust their body and feelings.
I work with clients who are opening themselves up to seeing the things they are afraid of: be that a difficult conversation, a new relationship, or a different way of seeing themselves. I create an environment that challenges conformity and invites them to step into new, honest versions of themselves moment by moment. I do my best work walking alongside them, providing steady ground as we examine the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that challenge notions of what's "allowed" and instead ask us to exist outside of black-and-white thinking.
Informed by training in Gestalt therapy, mindfulness, and EFT, I help clients reconnect with their sense of the present as they begin to trust their body and feelings.
I work with clients who are opening themselves up to seeing the things they are afraid of: be that a difficult conversation, a new relationship, or a different way of seeing themselves. I create an environment that challenges conformity and invites them to step into new, honest versions of themselves moment by moment. I do my best work walking alongside them, providing steady ground as we examine the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that challenge notions of what's "allowed" and instead ask us to exist outside of black-and-white thinking.
Right now may be your time. The time when you're confronted with a crisis, a lack of direction, a sense of emptiness, a life being unfulfilled. I help individuals, couples, and families reach a new level of personal and spiritual growth. By developing your spiritual strength you'll be able to overcome what is now considered impossible to achieve. Let's talk about what God has in store for you. Through assessments, analysis, and spiritual guidance, me and my associates can help you achieve your professional goals and revitalize relationships.
Right now may be your time. The time when you're confronted with a crisis, a lack of direction, a sense of emptiness, a life being unfulfilled. I help individuals, couples, and families reach a new level of personal and spiritual growth. By developing your spiritual strength you'll be able to overcome what is now considered impossible to achieve. Let's talk about what God has in store for you. Through assessments, analysis, and spiritual guidance, me and my associates can help you achieve your professional goals and revitalize relationships.
By keeping sessions solution focused, individuals gain a sense of accomplishment each time they leave my office. You will learn realistic coping skills and boundary setting while gaining insight to harmful thinking patterns and establishing emotional awareness for long term stability and continued growth in your life and relationships. I’m passionate about helping individuals and couples suffering from the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, betrayal, parenting challenges, and other hurdles life presents.
By keeping sessions solution focused, individuals gain a sense of accomplishment each time they leave my office. You will learn realistic coping skills and boundary setting while gaining insight to harmful thinking patterns and establishing emotional awareness for long term stability and continued growth in your life and relationships. I’m passionate about helping individuals and couples suffering from the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, betrayal, parenting challenges, and other hurdles life presents.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with expertise in working with those living with substance use disorder and addiction. I have also been trained to work with individuals experiencing psychosis, borderline personality disorder, and I am experienced in working with those living through difficult life transitions. I am trauma informed and strive to create an individualized treatment approach for every client. I am welcoming to those who experience neurodivergence and celebrate diversity in its many forms.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with expertise in working with those living with substance use disorder and addiction. I have also been trained to work with individuals experiencing psychosis, borderline personality disorder, and I am experienced in working with those living through difficult life transitions. I am trauma informed and strive to create an individualized treatment approach for every client. I am welcoming to those who experience neurodivergence and celebrate diversity in its many forms.
Challenges often find us at the start of our lives and continue accumulating over time to the point where we can experience multiple struggles concurrently without much of a breather in-between. It can be difficult to acknowledge when extra support is needed to navigate the overwhelming confusion of it all. When the desire to confront life’s various obstacles becomes stronger than the inertia of maintaining the status quo, it is best to find someone who will hear your story and support you in finding a way forward.
Challenges often find us at the start of our lives and continue accumulating over time to the point where we can experience multiple struggles concurrently without much of a breather in-between. It can be difficult to acknowledge when extra support is needed to navigate the overwhelming confusion of it all. When the desire to confront life’s various obstacles becomes stronger than the inertia of maintaining the status quo, it is best to find someone who will hear your story and support you in finding a way forward.
An effective therapist must have empathy and caring for his client, as well as the skills and knowledge to do the work. I believe my personality and values help me offer the first and my decades of work as well as training and supervising many other therapists have honed my abilities.
I have experience in combining psychodynamic theories within a humanistic and supportive approach.
An effective therapist must have empathy and caring for his client, as well as the skills and knowledge to do the work. I believe my personality and values help me offer the first and my decades of work as well as training and supervising many other therapists have honed my abilities.
I have experience in combining psychodynamic theories within a humanistic and supportive approach.
Danielle Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Cincinnati, OH 45255
Waitlist for new clients
Hey, I’m Danielle! I’m a licensed professional counselor. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with my B.S in Psychology. I furthered my education by obtaining my M.A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. I’ve gained a range of experience from working in community mental health, school-based, and inpatient hospital settings. Throughout these settings, I gained knowledge in working with trauma, abuse, ADHD, Bipolar, RAD, BPD, among other mental and behavioral struggles. I work with a range of clients- children, adolescents, and adults.
Hey, I’m Danielle! I’m a licensed professional counselor. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with my B.S in Psychology. I furthered my education by obtaining my M.A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. I’ve gained a range of experience from working in community mental health, school-based, and inpatient hospital settings. Throughout these settings, I gained knowledge in working with trauma, abuse, ADHD, Bipolar, RAD, BPD, among other mental and behavioral struggles. I work with a range of clients- children, adolescents, and adults.
My integrative style draws from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, existential, Gestalt, person-centered, and psychoanalytic therapies to meet each individual's needs.
I am passionate about helping teenagers and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, and significant life transitions. I believe counseling works best as a collaborative partnership, where clients feel empowered, supported, and actively involved in their growth. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can openly share their experiences and feel genuinely heard.
My integrative style draws from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, existential, Gestalt, person-centered, and psychoanalytic therapies to meet each individual's needs.
I am passionate about helping teenagers and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, and significant life transitions. I believe counseling works best as a collaborative partnership, where clients feel empowered, supported, and actively involved in their growth. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can openly share their experiences and feel genuinely heard.
Mindfully - Montgomery, OH
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LISW, MFT, IMFT
2 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Cincinnati, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, psychiatry, and Deep TMS for treatment-resistant depression. Mindfully uses specialized, high-quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more. We accept most major insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Cincinnati, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, psychiatry, and Deep TMS for treatment-resistant depression. Mindfully uses specialized, high-quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more. We accept most major insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
1 Spot Available for Tuesdays at 1:00 PM
Update: Practice is full. Not accepting new clients . Waitlist available. When other clients transition out of therapy or to fewer sessions you will be contacted. I know finding a great therapist is challenging. I am here to help you find a way to improve and heal. Taking the first step towards getting better might be intimidating, but you will be grateful about seeking support once you realize how smooth and easy the therapy experience is, and how much reward there is for you.
1 Spot Available for Tuesdays at 1:00 PM
Update: Practice is full. Not accepting new clients . Waitlist available. When other clients transition out of therapy or to fewer sessions you will be contacted. I know finding a great therapist is challenging. I am here to help you find a way to improve and heal. Taking the first step towards getting better might be intimidating, but you will be grateful about seeking support once you realize how smooth and easy the therapy experience is, and how much reward there is for you.
The first step in any change is realizing that you want or need a change in the first place. As a therapist, I utilize a strength-based approach to allow clients to learn and hone in on the skills they already possess in order to make the changes they desire in their lives. In our sessions, I will act like a mirror, helping you to gain insight, discover patterns, and learn about the obstacles that are in the way of your happiness. I am committed to helping my clients discover their goals and create a path to personal growth.
The first step in any change is realizing that you want or need a change in the first place. As a therapist, I utilize a strength-based approach to allow clients to learn and hone in on the skills they already possess in order to make the changes they desire in their lives. In our sessions, I will act like a mirror, helping you to gain insight, discover patterns, and learn about the obstacles that are in the way of your happiness. I am committed to helping my clients discover their goals and create a path to personal growth.
Something in your life isn’t working right now. Maybe it’s a close relationship where you don’t feel seen or understood. Maybe something happened that you can’t get out of your head, and every time your mind wanders back to it, you feel a tightening in your chest. Maybe you’re doing something that you know is holding you back, but you just can’t seem to stop. Whatever it is, something in your life is keeping you from feeling at peace and excited to wake up in the morning. Take a moment and think about what your day would look like if you felt seen in your relationships and free from trauma and addiction. Let's make that reality.
Something in your life isn’t working right now. Maybe it’s a close relationship where you don’t feel seen or understood. Maybe something happened that you can’t get out of your head, and every time your mind wanders back to it, you feel a tightening in your chest. Maybe you’re doing something that you know is holding you back, but you just can’t seem to stop. Whatever it is, something in your life is keeping you from feeling at peace and excited to wake up in the morning. Take a moment and think about what your day would look like if you felt seen in your relationships and free from trauma and addiction. Let's make that reality.
Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and understanding through enhancing mindfulness, expanding thinking about self and others, and developing behavior patterns that mobilize personal strengths, assets, and motivation is the goal of the work.
Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and understanding through enhancing mindfulness, expanding thinking about self and others, and developing behavior patterns that mobilize personal strengths, assets, and motivation is the goal of the work.
My foundational training is in Gestalt therapy, which informs my relational and present-focused approach with clients.
Meeting with a counselor requires a lot of courage, so I have great respect for anyone who wants to start that journey. I will provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify your areas of concern and ultimately what you hope to change. Our goal is to build awareness together, so that you can make different choices instead of automatically doing the same things that no longer support you. We will work together to help you pay greater attention to your mind and body processes (i.e., a holistic approach) to facilitate a deeper connection with yourself and others.
My foundational training is in Gestalt therapy, which informs my relational and present-focused approach with clients.
Meeting with a counselor requires a lot of courage, so I have great respect for anyone who wants to start that journey. I will provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify your areas of concern and ultimately what you hope to change. Our goal is to build awareness together, so that you can make different choices instead of automatically doing the same things that no longer support you. We will work together to help you pay greater attention to your mind and body processes (i.e., a holistic approach) to facilitate a deeper connection with yourself and others.
Happiness is within your grasp, and I want to help you get there. Life is tough enough without letting people and situations dominate our thoughts. Having experience with several modalities, I can guide you through this journey in a way that will work for you, specifically. I have had the honor of practicing individual, couples, and family therapy for several years; witnessing their strength to overcome adversity and challenges has given my life immense joy.
Happiness is within your grasp, and I want to help you get there. Life is tough enough without letting people and situations dominate our thoughts. Having experience with several modalities, I can guide you through this journey in a way that will work for you, specifically. I have had the honor of practicing individual, couples, and family therapy for several years; witnessing their strength to overcome adversity and challenges has given my life immense joy.
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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.