Gestalt Therapists in San Antonio, TX
I am an energetic, compassionate bilingual therapist who brings a unique blend of Gestalt therapy, Sandtray therapy, expressive arts therapy, and EMDR to my practice.
I enjoy harnessing the power of play to help individuals, children, and families navigate life's challenges. We all have moments where we could benefit from additional support. My sessions are often filled with creativity, laughter, and moments of insight. I sometimes partner with our bearded dragon "Ethan" to connect and engage with the people I serve.
I am an energetic, compassionate bilingual therapist who brings a unique blend of Gestalt therapy, Sandtray therapy, expressive arts therapy, and EMDR to my practice.
I enjoy harnessing the power of play to help individuals, children, and families navigate life's challenges. We all have moments where we could benefit from additional support. My sessions are often filled with creativity, laughter, and moments of insight. I sometimes partner with our bearded dragon "Ethan" to connect and engage with the people I serve.
If you've decided to seek help and you're entrusting a therapist with your most personal concerns, it is vitally important that the fit be right. Hope and relief come sooner when you find a therapist you feel comfortable with and has the experience you need.
If you've decided to seek help and you're entrusting a therapist with your most personal concerns, it is vitally important that the fit be right. Hope and relief come sooner when you find a therapist you feel comfortable with and has the experience you need.
I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and challenges stemming from trauma. My goal is to create a supportive relationship where you feel understood and not alone, fostering a safe space for healing. I help clients develop coping strategies and build resilience, empowering them to navigate their emotions. Additionally, I support children and adolescents dealing with separation anxiety and trauma, providing compassionate guidance in a safe environment where they can connect and grow. Together, we can work toward achieving your personal goals and enhancing your overall well-being.
I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and challenges stemming from trauma. My goal is to create a supportive relationship where you feel understood and not alone, fostering a safe space for healing. I help clients develop coping strategies and build resilience, empowering them to navigate their emotions. Additionally, I support children and adolescents dealing with separation anxiety and trauma, providing compassionate guidance in a safe environment where they can connect and grow. Together, we can work toward achieving your personal goals and enhancing your overall well-being.
Hey guys! I aim to put myself out of a job with each client. I am a counselor who considers the development of a strong therapeutic relationship to be the centerpiece of my treatment. I provide both short-term and long-term counseling to a diverse group of clients. My priority is to help clients experience relief from their most distressing symptoms and then to address the roots of those symptoms so that healing is long-lasting. It's a great first step to start therapy and I'm here to make it an easy, stress-free process.
Hey guys! I aim to put myself out of a job with each client. I am a counselor who considers the development of a strong therapeutic relationship to be the centerpiece of my treatment. I provide both short-term and long-term counseling to a diverse group of clients. My priority is to help clients experience relief from their most distressing symptoms and then to address the roots of those symptoms so that healing is long-lasting. It's a great first step to start therapy and I'm here to make it an easy, stress-free process.
I center my work around your unique needs—whether you're facing anxiety, navigating a major life change, healing from past trauma, or just feeling stuck. There's no one-size-fits-all solution here. Instead, I collaborate with each client to develop a thoughtful, personalized treatment plan that reflects their individual experiences and goals.
I center my work around your unique needs—whether you're facing anxiety, navigating a major life change, healing from past trauma, or just feeling stuck. There's no one-size-fits-all solution here. Instead, I collaborate with each client to develop a thoughtful, personalized treatment plan that reflects their individual experiences and goals.
We experience life more fully when we are conscious of our personal issues and of the ways we are creating our experiences. I find it very exciting to work with people in the exploration of self. I work with a spirit of curiosity and openheartedness in helping people uncover the fullness of self.
We experience life more fully when we are conscious of our personal issues and of the ways we are creating our experiences. I find it very exciting to work with people in the exploration of self. I work with a spirit of curiosity and openheartedness in helping people uncover the fullness of self.
My approach melds various approaches, a client-centered base, techniques from CBT, DBT, IPT, gestalt, and existential therapies, and a healthy dose of compassion.
There is very little in this world worth having that will not cause us to struggle and struggling does not mean that there is anything wrong with us. I believe that there is nothing more fulfilling than making a connection that costs us a little bit of vulnerability but leaves both of us feeling a brighter sense of hope. I also believe that our agency can carry us out of whatever rut that other forces might have left us in and that persisting in simple changes can help us get unstuck. If you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, alone, sad, or frustrated, there may be things about yourself that you can learn from and resolve.
My approach melds various approaches, a client-centered base, techniques from CBT, DBT, IPT, gestalt, and existential therapies, and a healthy dose of compassion.
There is very little in this world worth having that will not cause us to struggle and struggling does not mean that there is anything wrong with us. I believe that there is nothing more fulfilling than making a connection that costs us a little bit of vulnerability but leaves both of us feeling a brighter sense of hope. I also believe that our agency can carry us out of whatever rut that other forces might have left us in and that persisting in simple changes can help us get unstuck. If you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, alone, sad, or frustrated, there may be things about yourself that you can learn from and resolve.
You feel deeply. You think deeply. But somewhere along the way, you were told that your depth was “too much.” That your softness wasn’t strong enough. That your emotions should be controlled and managed, instead of understood and celebrated.
You’ve been aching to make changes, but you’re worried everything might go wrong and will prove you’ve never been good enough anyway.
Let’s create a life you love.
Check out my website (“Watch Me Work With Clients” tab) for video examples of me working with clients! I’d love to help you, too.
You feel deeply. You think deeply. But somewhere along the way, you were told that your depth was “too much.” That your softness wasn’t strong enough. That your emotions should be controlled and managed, instead of understood and celebrated.
You’ve been aching to make changes, but you’re worried everything might go wrong and will prove you’ve never been good enough anyway.
Let’s create a life you love.
Check out my website (“Watch Me Work With Clients” tab) for video examples of me working with clients! I’d love to help you, too.
Hi there, I’m Olimpia Do you ever feel hopeless? Are you struggling to keep up with day to day basic routines? Is it hard to give yourself some love? I help to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression by learning and identifying triggers , looking at it from a different perspective, and how to have a better relationship with yourself. I do have an eclectic approach that involves mindfulness, diet, exercise, meditation, and awareness.
Hi there, I’m Olimpia Do you ever feel hopeless? Are you struggling to keep up with day to day basic routines? Is it hard to give yourself some love? I help to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression by learning and identifying triggers , looking at it from a different perspective, and how to have a better relationship with yourself. I do have an eclectic approach that involves mindfulness, diet, exercise, meditation, and awareness.
Relationships, depression, and anxiety can feel overwhelming, but therapy can help improve communication, identify emotional triggers, and develop coping strategies. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness can reframe negative thoughts and ease distress. With time, individuals build resilience, strengthen connections, and experience greater emotional wellbeing.
Relationships, depression, and anxiety can feel overwhelming, but therapy can help improve communication, identify emotional triggers, and develop coping strategies. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness can reframe negative thoughts and ease distress. With time, individuals build resilience, strengthen connections, and experience greater emotional wellbeing.
VCounselors provides psychotherapy services to all age groups. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents, adults and families through exceptional and discreet mental health counseling.
VCounselors provides psychotherapy services to all age groups. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents, adults and families through exceptional and discreet mental health counseling.
Many people are hurting and seek help with relationship issues, with their spouse, and other family members; I strive to help restore marriage and family relationships. Common problems that clients bring to me include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, child behavior problems, addictions, and having problems adjusting to changes in life. I practice spiritually-integrated counseling from a Christian worldview.
Many people are hurting and seek help with relationship issues, with their spouse, and other family members; I strive to help restore marriage and family relationships. Common problems that clients bring to me include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, child behavior problems, addictions, and having problems adjusting to changes in life. I practice spiritually-integrated counseling from a Christian worldview.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I aim to provide a warm, welcoming environment focusing on my relationship with my client. I believe the individual is the expert about themselves, and my role is to help facilitate their journey towards their goals. My primary areas of specialization are in working with children and adolescents and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, child abuse, depression, grief, anger, trauma, abuse, sexual identity, parent/peer conflict, and transitional issues.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I aim to provide a warm, welcoming environment focusing on my relationship with my client. I believe the individual is the expert about themselves, and my role is to help facilitate their journey towards their goals. My primary areas of specialization are in working with children and adolescents and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, child abuse, depression, grief, anger, trauma, abuse, sexual identity, parent/peer conflict, and transitional issues.
Do you feel like you're constantly on edge, battling racing thoughts or a heaviness that won’t lift? Maybe the weight of past trauma or daily pressure leaves you feeling stuck — questioning your worth, your strength, or your ability to move forward. Living with overwhelming thoughts or emotional pain can feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water, even when you’re doing everything you can to hold it all together. You deserve space to heal — and to feel whole again.
Do you feel like you're constantly on edge, battling racing thoughts or a heaviness that won’t lift? Maybe the weight of past trauma or daily pressure leaves you feeling stuck — questioning your worth, your strength, or your ability to move forward. Living with overwhelming thoughts or emotional pain can feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water, even when you’re doing everything you can to hold it all together. You deserve space to heal — and to feel whole again.
We are not your average counseling practice. At Counseling4Life we understand our clients' need to find quality care at an affordable price. Our therapists are dedicated to assisting individuals, families, children, and teens in overcoming life's challenges and struggles, rebuilding and strengthening relationships, and experiencing deeper satisfaction in one's life. We meet our clients in a safe and encouraging therapy atmosphere that promotes laughter and healing for all!
We are not your average counseling practice. At Counseling4Life we understand our clients' need to find quality care at an affordable price. Our therapists are dedicated to assisting individuals, families, children, and teens in overcoming life's challenges and struggles, rebuilding and strengthening relationships, and experiencing deeper satisfaction in one's life. We meet our clients in a safe and encouraging therapy atmosphere that promotes laughter and healing for all!
Jessica Gomez Pool
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
San Antonio, TX 78232
Waitlist for new clients
Here at Desta-Therapy, I work with teens, young adults, and individuals who are ready to process and heal from past trauma through EMDR therapy. My goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and work toward lasting change. I have experience helping clients navigate a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-injurious behaviors, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Here at Desta-Therapy, I work with teens, young adults, and individuals who are ready to process and heal from past trauma through EMDR therapy. My goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and work toward lasting change. I have experience helping clients navigate a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-injurious behaviors, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
In my counseling practice, I strive to support clients as they work through both past experiences and present challenges. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, or emotional overwhelm, each session is focused on building practical coping skills that foster growth and resilience.
In my counseling practice, I strive to support clients as they work through both past experiences and present challenges. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, or emotional overwhelm, each session is focused on building practical coping skills that foster growth and resilience.
Following a traumatic experience, most of us are encouraged - through the world or those we trust - to toughen up and move on. However, despite our best efforts, the effects of this experience leak out at the most inopportune times. For some, this might look like sabotaging yourself or your relationships, using a substance in order to remain numb, or becoming so plagued with reminders of this experience you feel that you cannot think of anything else. In addition, you might have a set of feelings or symptoms that seem to be connected but you have difficulty naming. When you try to discuss these with loved ones, you are dismissed.
Following a traumatic experience, most of us are encouraged - through the world or those we trust - to toughen up and move on. However, despite our best efforts, the effects of this experience leak out at the most inopportune times. For some, this might look like sabotaging yourself or your relationships, using a substance in order to remain numb, or becoming so plagued with reminders of this experience you feel that you cannot think of anything else. In addition, you might have a set of feelings or symptoms that seem to be connected but you have difficulty naming. When you try to discuss these with loved ones, you are dismissed.
It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering empathy, unconditional acceptance, respect without any judgement, and open communication in order to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. I believe each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I handle ALL issues from adolescent to elderly with individuals, couples, and families, but particularly Infertility, Miscarriage, IVF, Child Loss, Adoption/Fostering, & Missionary Re-Entry.
It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering empathy, unconditional acceptance, respect without any judgement, and open communication in order to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. I believe each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I handle ALL issues from adolescent to elderly with individuals, couples, and families, but particularly Infertility, Miscarriage, IVF, Child Loss, Adoption/Fostering, & Missionary Re-Entry.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can be hard and I want you to know that you don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, burnout, or feeling like you’re carrying more than your share this space is for you.
I help clients get to the root of their struggles and spot the patterns that keep them stuck. In our work together, you’ll learn practical ways to understand your feelings and build lasting coping skills. All are welcome here it’s a safe, judgment-free space to explore, heal, and grow.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can be hard and I want you to know that you don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, burnout, or feeling like you’re carrying more than your share this space is for you.
I help clients get to the root of their struggles and spot the patterns that keep them stuck. In our work together, you’ll learn practical ways to understand your feelings and build lasting coping skills. All are welcome here it’s a safe, judgment-free space to explore, heal, and grow.
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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.