Gestalt Therapists in Orem, UT
My ideal client is someone navigating a significant life transition or grappling with issues related to identity, relationships, or personal growth. They might feel stuck, confused, or isolated, yearning for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Their goal is to reconnect with themselves, build healthier relationships, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. They want to break free from shame and confusion, find clarity, and create a life that feels authentic and meaningful—one where they can truly thrive through connection with others.
My ideal client is someone navigating a significant life transition or grappling with issues related to identity, relationships, or personal growth. They might feel stuck, confused, or isolated, yearning for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Their goal is to reconnect with themselves, build healthier relationships, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. They want to break free from shame and confusion, find clarity, and create a life that feels authentic and meaningful—one where they can truly thrive through connection with others.
Hi there! My name is Jake, I am a neurodivergent counselor who is passionate about working with my patients through a neurodivergent-affirming lens. I believe that, while living in a world designed for and by neurotypical people can be an intensely painful and difficult experience, that doesn't mean that there is anything "wrong" or "bad" about you as a person. Neurodivergent-affirming care means helping individuals navigate life with neurodivergency (learning ways to cope, strategies to manage, and building key life skills) while also working through the strengths inherently present within neurodiverse individuals.
Hi there! My name is Jake, I am a neurodivergent counselor who is passionate about working with my patients through a neurodivergent-affirming lens. I believe that, while living in a world designed for and by neurotypical people can be an intensely painful and difficult experience, that doesn't mean that there is anything "wrong" or "bad" about you as a person. Neurodivergent-affirming care means helping individuals navigate life with neurodivergency (learning ways to cope, strategies to manage, and building key life skills) while also working through the strengths inherently present within neurodiverse individuals.
Sometimes, in life, we get stuck and need another person to help us. We have remarkable intuition and resilience within each of us that can help us to face challenges and to grow. I believe that therapy helps us to tap into our innate, and creative ability to adjust to the world around us. Lasting change and healing is possible. I love meeting new people with a wide range of presenting concerns.
Sometimes, in life, we get stuck and need another person to help us. We have remarkable intuition and resilience within each of us that can help us to face challenges and to grow. I believe that therapy helps us to tap into our innate, and creative ability to adjust to the world around us. Lasting change and healing is possible. I love meeting new people with a wide range of presenting concerns.
Courtney Ahroon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
3 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
Waitlist for new clients
As a couples and sex therapist, I am deeply committed to understanding and addressing the intricate layers of human relationships. I work with couples and individuals whose past experiences with trauma, infidelity, sexual shame, and childhood wounds prevent them from having the romantic and sexual intimacy they long for. My work often centers on helping clients move from relational pain to personal and relational empowerment—fostering deeper honesty, emotional resilience in the face of relational distress, and respect for yourself and your partner.
As a couples and sex therapist, I am deeply committed to understanding and addressing the intricate layers of human relationships. I work with couples and individuals whose past experiences with trauma, infidelity, sexual shame, and childhood wounds prevent them from having the romantic and sexual intimacy they long for. My work often centers on helping clients move from relational pain to personal and relational empowerment—fostering deeper honesty, emotional resilience in the face of relational distress, and respect for yourself and your partner.
5-year doctorate degree, EMDR trained, extensive Gestalt training, nervous system literacy, lived experience of OCD
Battling your brain? My clients want a specialist, understanding, healing, and a clear path forward. OCD expert, trauma, anxiety + depression, overlooked ADHD and autism. Primarily adults/teens.
"How do you know my brain better than I do? It's only our 2nd session and we've done more than years with other therapists!"
"Dr. Briggs is understanding and listens different than other therapists."
"Wow, this was only our 1st session and I feel like we touched things I've been wanting to understand in years of therapy."
"Oh my gosh, yes, that describes it exactly—I feel like I understand myself better right now than past therapies.”
5-year doctorate degree, EMDR trained, extensive Gestalt training, nervous system literacy, lived experience of OCD
Battling your brain? My clients want a specialist, understanding, healing, and a clear path forward. OCD expert, trauma, anxiety + depression, overlooked ADHD and autism. Primarily adults/teens.
"How do you know my brain better than I do? It's only our 2nd session and we've done more than years with other therapists!"
"Dr. Briggs is understanding and listens different than other therapists."
"Wow, this was only our 1st session and I feel like we touched things I've been wanting to understand in years of therapy."
"Oh my gosh, yes, that describes it exactly—I feel like I understand myself better right now than past therapies.”
You’ve worked hard to find professional success. You’ve built a life that looks good on paper. You’ve checked the boxes. You genuinely like the pieces of your life. And yet sometimes you feel lonely, worn down, burned out, or disconnected from yourself and the people around you.
The pieces are all there, but somehow it’s not working. Having a big life and a big job sometimes feels like big success… and sometimes it just feels like too much to handle. I’ve been there, too, and sometimes it really helps to have somebody who has walked this road ready to walk with you.
You’ve worked hard to find professional success. You’ve built a life that looks good on paper. You’ve checked the boxes. You genuinely like the pieces of your life. And yet sometimes you feel lonely, worn down, burned out, or disconnected from yourself and the people around you.
The pieces are all there, but somehow it’s not working. Having a big life and a big job sometimes feels like big success… and sometimes it just feels like too much to handle. I’ve been there, too, and sometimes it really helps to have somebody who has walked this road ready to walk with you.
With advanced training in trauma and crisis counseling, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex emotions with clarity and confidence. My approach is direct, evidence-based, and tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re processing past trauma, facing overwhelming stress, or working through a major life transition. I offer a structured and supportive environment where we focus on building practical tools, strengthening resilience, and fostering long-term change. Therapy with me is grounded in clinical expertise and a deep respect for your capacity to heal.
With advanced training in trauma and crisis counseling, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex emotions with clarity and confidence. My approach is direct, evidence-based, and tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re processing past trauma, facing overwhelming stress, or working through a major life transition. I offer a structured and supportive environment where we focus on building practical tools, strengthening resilience, and fostering long-term change. Therapy with me is grounded in clinical expertise and a deep respect for your capacity to heal.
Are you feeling stuck in your own mind — caught in cycles of unwanted thoughts, compulsions, or self-doubt? Do anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions keep you from living the life you want? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. Hi, I’m Joseph. I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples work through trauma, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). My goal is to create a collaborative, compassionate space where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
Are you feeling stuck in your own mind — caught in cycles of unwanted thoughts, compulsions, or self-doubt? Do anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions keep you from living the life you want? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. Hi, I’m Joseph. I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples work through trauma, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). My goal is to create a collaborative, compassionate space where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
Life can be difficult, and you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate and supportive space where healing and growth can unfold at your own pace. I specialize in play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy, offering creative ways to explore emotions and experiences when words may not feel enough.
Life can be difficult, and you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate and supportive space where healing and growth can unfold at your own pace. I specialize in play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy, offering creative ways to explore emotions and experiences when words may not feel enough.
I want you to reclaim your power. Stepping into your power begins with healing the wounds of your past. When you do this, you can show up more fully in your present and future. We all carry subconscious beliefs from our past that can hold us back from being the person we aspire to be. It's time to confront and heal those hidden beliefs. By doing this work, you set yourself free to create the future you deserve.
I work at Etherios Therapy where their mission is in perfect alignment with me as a clinician. We believe in healing the whole person from every aspect of wellness. Check out their website at etheriostherapy com.
I want you to reclaim your power. Stepping into your power begins with healing the wounds of your past. When you do this, you can show up more fully in your present and future. We all carry subconscious beliefs from our past that can hold us back from being the person we aspire to be. It's time to confront and heal those hidden beliefs. By doing this work, you set yourself free to create the future you deserve.
I work at Etherios Therapy where their mission is in perfect alignment with me as a clinician. We believe in healing the whole person from every aspect of wellness. Check out their website at etheriostherapy com.
My goal is to help my clients build a “life worth living by them”! I am here to help people from all walks of life develop and enhance meaningful skills for a meaningful life; reduce intrusive and negative thoughts, be more effective in relationships, regulating their emotions, getting through a crisis without making it worse, putting an end to addictive behaviors, chronic feelings of emptiness, depression, and anxiety.
My goal is to help my clients build a “life worth living by them”! I am here to help people from all walks of life develop and enhance meaningful skills for a meaningful life; reduce intrusive and negative thoughts, be more effective in relationships, regulating their emotions, getting through a crisis without making it worse, putting an end to addictive behaviors, chronic feelings of emptiness, depression, and anxiety.
Hello. I've been working in mental health for the past 20+ years, with experience in most mental/emotional/relational health conditions. I very much enjoy and value working with my clients. I believe that client-therapist fit and clinical expertise are both essential. I work to constantly deepen my understanding of human psychology and the healing process. I specialize in EMDR, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure for treating PTSD, complex trauma, and anxiety conditions. I also specialize in DBT, and have a published book called "Mindfulness and DBT skills for improving Focus, Relationships, Emotion Management, & Distress Tolerance."
Hello. I've been working in mental health for the past 20+ years, with experience in most mental/emotional/relational health conditions. I very much enjoy and value working with my clients. I believe that client-therapist fit and clinical expertise are both essential. I work to constantly deepen my understanding of human psychology and the healing process. I specialize in EMDR, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure for treating PTSD, complex trauma, and anxiety conditions. I also specialize in DBT, and have a published book called "Mindfulness and DBT skills for improving Focus, Relationships, Emotion Management, & Distress Tolerance."
I have training in a variety of models, including EFT, contemporary gestalt, and EMDR.
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships and in life. I enjoy helping people work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I have training in a variety of models, including EFT, contemporary gestalt, and EMDR.
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships and in life. I enjoy helping people work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
For nearly a decade, I’ve been dedicated to supporting teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, and negative self-beliefs. My approach is to work alongside you in finding and nurturing your strengths while addressing and releasing the burdens from the past that are impacting your present. I’m passionate about guiding you through a deeper understanding of anxiety and depression, not just to manage these feelings, but to truly begin feeling more at ease and empowered in your daily life.
For nearly a decade, I’ve been dedicated to supporting teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, and negative self-beliefs. My approach is to work alongside you in finding and nurturing your strengths while addressing and releasing the burdens from the past that are impacting your present. I’m passionate about guiding you through a deeper understanding of anxiety and depression, not just to manage these feelings, but to truly begin feeling more at ease and empowered in your daily life.
The Center for Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
11 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Are you looking for a safe place to land? A shelter from the storms in life? I believe therapy should be a space to find refuge in order to focus on healing, learning, and growing. I will meet you where you are at. Together, we can create a space in which you feel respected, seen, heard, empowered, and can authentically show up as your whole self. One of the most important things to me as a therapist is that your experience feels meaningful and valuable to you.
Are you looking for a safe place to land? A shelter from the storms in life? I believe therapy should be a space to find refuge in order to focus on healing, learning, and growing. I will meet you where you are at. Together, we can create a space in which you feel respected, seen, heard, empowered, and can authentically show up as your whole self. One of the most important things to me as a therapist is that your experience feels meaningful and valuable to you.
Do you feel stuck, anxious, or unsure where to go next? I help people reconnect with who they are and move toward a life that feels true. My approach blends therapy and life coaching to help you understand what’s holding you back and build the mindset, habits, and confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll work on clarity, growth, and real change. You don’t have to have it all figured out—just be ready to take the first step.
Do you feel stuck, anxious, or unsure where to go next? I help people reconnect with who they are and move toward a life that feels true. My approach blends therapy and life coaching to help you understand what’s holding you back and build the mindset, habits, and confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll work on clarity, growth, and real change. You don’t have to have it all figured out—just be ready to take the first step.
Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I recognize how important it is to have someone to provide tools and techniques to reach a point of healing. My approach to therapeutic treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients. I have worked with adults, couples, college students, and teens with a range of experiences including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, marital or relationship issues, family relational concerns, grief support, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. No matter what you may be battling, there is hope for healing.
Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I recognize how important it is to have someone to provide tools and techniques to reach a point of healing. My approach to therapeutic treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients. I have worked with adults, couples, college students, and teens with a range of experiences including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, marital or relationship issues, family relational concerns, grief support, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. No matter what you may be battling, there is hope for healing.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by personal experiences with loss, including the passing of my wife, son, and mother to cancer. These profound losses drew me to specialize in areas like grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Over my 17 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked in various settings, supporting both adolescents and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing personalized care. I use techniques like CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy to help clients navigate their healing journeys. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by personal experiences with loss, including the passing of my wife, son, and mother to cancer. These profound losses drew me to specialize in areas like grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Over my 17 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked in various settings, supporting both adolescents and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing personalized care. I use techniques like CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy to help clients navigate their healing journeys. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal.
All are welcome! I work the most with individuals and couples that are navigating multiple intersecting identities and mental health concerns. As a trans veteran, I find it easy to connect with members of the LGBTQ and veteran communities. I can help members navigate life and the nuances that come with those identities by drawing on experience, training, and education. Clients often find that not having to explain things that feel basic really makes therapy accessible. This baseline can help the navigation of trauma and PTSD to feel less dark and lonely.
All are welcome! I work the most with individuals and couples that are navigating multiple intersecting identities and mental health concerns. As a trans veteran, I find it easy to connect with members of the LGBTQ and veteran communities. I can help members navigate life and the nuances that come with those identities by drawing on experience, training, and education. Clients often find that not having to explain things that feel basic really makes therapy accessible. This baseline can help the navigation of trauma and PTSD to feel less dark and lonely.
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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.