Gestalt Therapists in Houston, TX
Hello, my name is Ronnie L. Cauley, II, LCSW, Life Coach & Mental Health Therapist
You’re built to overcome.
Whether you’re working through stress, trauma, relationship struggles, or just feeling stuck — you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help you reconnect with your strength, gain clarity, rewrite your story, and move forward with purpose.
With over 10 years of experience in mental health and social work, I’ve supported people navigating everything from trauma and grief to life transitions and self-doubt. What I’ve learned is simple: when someone feels seen, heard, and supported — real transformation happens.
Hello, my name is Ronnie L. Cauley, II, LCSW, Life Coach & Mental Health Therapist
You’re built to overcome.
Whether you’re working through stress, trauma, relationship struggles, or just feeling stuck — you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help you reconnect with your strength, gain clarity, rewrite your story, and move forward with purpose.
With over 10 years of experience in mental health and social work, I’ve supported people navigating everything from trauma and grief to life transitions and self-doubt. What I’ve learned is simple: when someone feels seen, heard, and supported — real transformation happens.
Now Accepting Insurance - Aetna, Cigna and United Healthcare. My number one passion is parent coaching... Every child is different and parents often need a specific skillset to parent effectively. I'm trained in trauma and resiliency counseling - many experiences can be traumatic - hurricanes, flooding, divorce, accidents, assault, chronic pain, work issues - even COVID is considered traumatic to some people. Anxiety and depression are increasing as the long-term effects of COVID are being discovered.
Now Accepting Insurance - Aetna, Cigna and United Healthcare. My number one passion is parent coaching... Every child is different and parents often need a specific skillset to parent effectively. I'm trained in trauma and resiliency counseling - many experiences can be traumatic - hurricanes, flooding, divorce, accidents, assault, chronic pain, work issues - even COVID is considered traumatic to some people. Anxiety and depression are increasing as the long-term effects of COVID are being discovered.
The Agency For Treatment Enrichment & Rehabilitation (AFTER) specializes in assisting individuals who have experienced trauma. Our clinicians have experience with both the civilian and military population. We are passionate about helping the youth, adolescents, and young adults. We are also passionate about helping adults who find themselves needing support. That's Right! Ladi Dadi Everybody! Every session varies based on each client's needs and our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself.
The Agency For Treatment Enrichment & Rehabilitation (AFTER) specializes in assisting individuals who have experienced trauma. Our clinicians have experience with both the civilian and military population. We are passionate about helping the youth, adolescents, and young adults. We are also passionate about helping adults who find themselves needing support. That's Right! Ladi Dadi Everybody! Every session varies based on each client's needs and our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself.
I am in my 8th year counseling at-risk children, and my 19th year in the public school system facilitating change in the lives of my students, their parents, and my colleagues. I am very interested in languages and culture. I have been an exchange student in several countries. My experience abroad has sharpened my observation skills and sense of empathy. I have been supporting students and parents my whole career. As a licensed professional counselor, I look forward to putting my skill set to use in helping you find solutions to the issues that are causing you concern.
I am in my 8th year counseling at-risk children, and my 19th year in the public school system facilitating change in the lives of my students, their parents, and my colleagues. I am very interested in languages and culture. I have been an exchange student in several countries. My experience abroad has sharpened my observation skills and sense of empathy. I have been supporting students and parents my whole career. As a licensed professional counselor, I look forward to putting my skill set to use in helping you find solutions to the issues that are causing you concern.
I work with people from diverse backgrounds: couples, families, individuals and groups -either, in English or Spanish. Issues explored: relations, career, personal challenges, trauma and family dynamics; also, gender roles, power and control issues, inequality, intimacy, sexuality, conflict and self-awareness. I provide my clients with a friendly environment that facilitates exploration, and the possibility of seeing old patterns from a different angle; with deep respect, an interested presence, and a curious attitude about my client's point of view. I believe in the power of healthy relationships. Relationships can be transformed if we are ready to re-invent ourselves.
I work with people from diverse backgrounds: couples, families, individuals and groups -either, in English or Spanish. Issues explored: relations, career, personal challenges, trauma and family dynamics; also, gender roles, power and control issues, inequality, intimacy, sexuality, conflict and self-awareness. I provide my clients with a friendly environment that facilitates exploration, and the possibility of seeing old patterns from a different angle; with deep respect, an interested presence, and a curious attitude about my client's point of view. I believe in the power of healthy relationships. Relationships can be transformed if we are ready to re-invent ourselves.
I'm Carrie, and I'm a licensed professional counselor. I graduated from Lamar University in August 2024 with a master's degree in counseling and development, and I earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston–Downtown in 2012 with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology. I have worked in the field for about 14 years. I am a boy mom and cat lover—I have four sons (two of my own and two bonus) and a husband who keeps me on my toes. I work with clients of all ages and various concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, and more.
I'm Carrie, and I'm a licensed professional counselor. I graduated from Lamar University in August 2024 with a master's degree in counseling and development, and I earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston–Downtown in 2012 with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology. I have worked in the field for about 14 years. I am a boy mom and cat lover—I have four sons (two of my own and two bonus) and a husband who keeps me on my toes. I work with clients of all ages and various concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, and more.
Nancy Stroud, LCSW. Compassionate and Experienced Therapist for Adults and Adolescents. I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their overall well-being. My practice is grounded in empathy and a commitment to all my clients. I provide therapy services for both adults and adolescents, tailored to meet the unique needs of each age group.
Nancy Stroud, LCSW. Compassionate and Experienced Therapist for Adults and Adolescents. I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their overall well-being. My practice is grounded in empathy and a commitment to all my clients. I provide therapy services for both adults and adolescents, tailored to meet the unique needs of each age group.
I am a white, queer, fat, disabled, AuDHD, genderfluid therapist based in Houston, Texas. I specialize in working with clients exploring their gender, sexual, and/or romantic identities, couples and groups wanting to navigate polyamory/relationship anarchy/non-monogamy, late-diagnosed Autism or ADHD, seeking support around chronic pain and illness, and processing trauma. I am passionate about 2SLGBTQ+ rights (and human rights in general), fat liberation, intersectional feminism, anti-racism, sex work allyship, and dismantling systems of oppression.
I am a white, queer, fat, disabled, AuDHD, genderfluid therapist based in Houston, Texas. I specialize in working with clients exploring their gender, sexual, and/or romantic identities, couples and groups wanting to navigate polyamory/relationship anarchy/non-monogamy, late-diagnosed Autism or ADHD, seeking support around chronic pain and illness, and processing trauma. I am passionate about 2SLGBTQ+ rights (and human rights in general), fat liberation, intersectional feminism, anti-racism, sex work allyship, and dismantling systems of oppression.
What makes building and maintaining a personal relationship so difficult? It can be many things. Past and present experiences, patterns that you can't seem to break out of, childhood traumas, family influences, abuse (sexual, emotional or physical), post-traumatic stress issues, or your own expectations and anxieties. All of these factors can affect your relationships with family, friends and romantic partners.
What makes building and maintaining a personal relationship so difficult? It can be many things. Past and present experiences, patterns that you can't seem to break out of, childhood traumas, family influences, abuse (sexual, emotional or physical), post-traumatic stress issues, or your own expectations and anxieties. All of these factors can affect your relationships with family, friends and romantic partners.
I have my baseline with utilizing CBT, Person-Centered, Existentialism, and Gestalt, however, I can tap into ANY modality to treatment my client's needs.
Ultimately, what my ideal client really wants—and the reason they finally pick up the phone is relief. They are exhausted from the war inside their own head. They want a quiet mind. They want to stop wrestling with themselves.
They come to me because they’ve tried to fix this alone. They’ve read the books, done the yoga, and made the lists. They come because they need a guide who won't be impressed by their performance or fooled by their smile. They need someone who will sit in the mess with them until they are ready to clean it up together.
I have my baseline with utilizing CBT, Person-Centered, Existentialism, and Gestalt, however, I can tap into ANY modality to treatment my client's needs.
Ultimately, what my ideal client really wants—and the reason they finally pick up the phone is relief. They are exhausted from the war inside their own head. They want a quiet mind. They want to stop wrestling with themselves.
They come to me because they’ve tried to fix this alone. They’ve read the books, done the yoga, and made the lists. They come because they need a guide who won't be impressed by their performance or fooled by their smile. They need someone who will sit in the mess with them until they are ready to clean it up together.
My approach is active, compassionate, and collaborative. I don’t just sit back and listen—I’ll ask thoughtful questions, offer honest reflections, and help you notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
I draw from evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, and trauma-informed therapies that support healing from past experiences in a safe and manageable way.
My approach is active, compassionate, and collaborative. I don’t just sit back and listen—I’ll ask thoughtful questions, offer honest reflections, and help you notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
I draw from evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, and trauma-informed therapies that support healing from past experiences in a safe and manageable way.
I work with adults and couples navigating depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and aging. My focus is on fostering resilience, building coping skills, and helping clients move forward with clarity, balance, and self-compassion.
I work with adults and couples navigating depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and aging. My focus is on fostering resilience, building coping skills, and helping clients move forward with clarity, balance, and self-compassion.
Houston One-Click Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, MEd, MA
Houston, TX 77098
Therapy is collaborative and structured, using CBT primarily, with Gestalt, relational, narrative, and solution-focused approaches as needed.
I work with individuals feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, and couples struggling with repeated conflicts, poor communication, or disconnection despite care for each other. They want practical, effective strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and relational patterns, build clarity, and feel more in control of their lives. Their goal is meaningful, actionable change that improves daily functioning and strengthens relationships, without endless exploration or feeling lost in therapy.
Therapy is collaborative and structured, using CBT primarily, with Gestalt, relational, narrative, and solution-focused approaches as needed.
I work with individuals feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, and couples struggling with repeated conflicts, poor communication, or disconnection despite care for each other. They want practical, effective strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and relational patterns, build clarity, and feel more in control of their lives. Their goal is meaningful, actionable change that improves daily functioning and strengthens relationships, without endless exploration or feeling lost in therapy.
I am passionate about providing a safe place where individuals, couples and families can come and receive help and support. I work collaboratively with my clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their goals. My expertise include working with children and their families facing a variety of struggles including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and family conflict. I also specialize in working with individuals, couples and families wanting to improve their relationships.
I am passionate about providing a safe place where individuals, couples and families can come and receive help and support. I work collaboratively with my clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their goals. My expertise include working with children and their families facing a variety of struggles including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and family conflict. I also specialize in working with individuals, couples and families wanting to improve their relationships.
I also completed post-graduate work at the Gestalt Institute of Houston and studied directly under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to become a certified teacher of transcendental meditation.
I am a licensed therapist and life coach specializing in individual, couples, and family counseling. Since 1976, I have worked in the Houston area providing personalized support and practical guidance to help my clients effectively address their life challenges and create lasting, positive relationships. My counseling sessions are relaxed and collaborative, with a focus on identifying emotional roadblocks, enhancing communication and self-awareness, and developing solutions that work for each of my client's unique circumstances.
I also completed post-graduate work at the Gestalt Institute of Houston and studied directly under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to become a certified teacher of transcendental meditation.
I am a licensed therapist and life coach specializing in individual, couples, and family counseling. Since 1976, I have worked in the Houston area providing personalized support and practical guidance to help my clients effectively address their life challenges and create lasting, positive relationships. My counseling sessions are relaxed and collaborative, with a focus on identifying emotional roadblocks, enhancing communication and self-awareness, and developing solutions that work for each of my client's unique circumstances.
Drshonette R Jackson-Umeh
Licensed Professional Counselor, DR, LPC-S, LCDC, NAADAC, NCC
Houston, TX 77098
I work with couples seeking to cultivate more secure, fulfilling, and resilient relationships. My approach integrates the Gottman Method, secure attachment frameworks, Polyvagal Theory, and principles from cognitive-behavioral therapy to foster effective communication, emotional regulation, and relational safety... I also support individuals in strengthening their relationship with themselves, enhancing self-esteem, self-worth, and self-talk while promoting self-compassion and self-forgiveness. I help clients build the capacity to “feel and deal” by improving their nervous system responses and choosing better coping strategies.
I work with couples seeking to cultivate more secure, fulfilling, and resilient relationships. My approach integrates the Gottman Method, secure attachment frameworks, Polyvagal Theory, and principles from cognitive-behavioral therapy to foster effective communication, emotional regulation, and relational safety... I also support individuals in strengthening their relationship with themselves, enhancing self-esteem, self-worth, and self-talk while promoting self-compassion and self-forgiveness. I help clients build the capacity to “feel and deal” by improving their nervous system responses and choosing better coping strategies.
Many people come to therapy after spending years holding things together for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed themselves. You may look functional on the outside but internally feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to keep carrying everything the same way you always have.
Many people come to therapy after spending years holding things together for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed themselves. You may look functional on the outside but internally feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to keep carrying everything the same way you always have.
Clients sometimes ask me why it's easier for them to talk about "heavy" things in my office, versus at home or with their friends. Their second question/concern is about why they should use their resources to take care of themselves instead of other things... My response: Seeking guidance from an unbiased third party usually allows for increased honesty and vulnerability because there's no judgement and no personal relationship with me outside of therapy. Your story matters! Taking care of You is one of the most important commitments that you'll ever make. Self awareness and confidence is something that every person deserves.
Clients sometimes ask me why it's easier for them to talk about "heavy" things in my office, versus at home or with their friends. Their second question/concern is about why they should use their resources to take care of themselves instead of other things... My response: Seeking guidance from an unbiased third party usually allows for increased honesty and vulnerability because there's no judgement and no personal relationship with me outside of therapy. Your story matters! Taking care of You is one of the most important commitments that you'll ever make. Self awareness and confidence is something that every person deserves.
Finding the right supervisor is a crucial component for any new clinician and can be a daunting task. I have found that an important factor for positive clinical supervision outcomes lies in the rapport you have with your supervisor. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment so that personal exploration, reflection, growth, skill development, and professional identity development can occur. This is an environment where clinicians can enhance their clinical skills and also feel comfortable enough to express their own feelings and experiences as they navigate through their own journey as a new clinician.
Finding the right supervisor is a crucial component for any new clinician and can be a daunting task. I have found that an important factor for positive clinical supervision outcomes lies in the rapport you have with your supervisor. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment so that personal exploration, reflection, growth, skill development, and professional identity development can occur. This is an environment where clinicians can enhance their clinical skills and also feel comfortable enough to express their own feelings and experiences as they navigate through their own journey as a new clinician.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, and I have been in private practice since 2009. I focus on resiliency and recovery. I enjoy being with clients whether they be adults, children, or families as they travel to a place of self discovery and change. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions. I have received training in addiction treatment and I am an advocate of 12-step programs. I like to say I meet clients where they are, and develop an understanding of their hopes and dreams. I consider myself a compassionate witness to clients as they discover peace.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, and I have been in private practice since 2009. I focus on resiliency and recovery. I enjoy being with clients whether they be adults, children, or families as they travel to a place of self discovery and change. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions. I have received training in addiction treatment and I am an advocate of 12-step programs. I like to say I meet clients where they are, and develop an understanding of their hopes and dreams. I consider myself a compassionate witness to clients as they discover peace.
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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.