Gestalt Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
I enjoy helping people establish and maintain relationships. It could be a relationship with your significant other, colleagues, or your family where values, beliefs, expectations, or even the cultures may be different. I also help people maintain a positive relationship with themselves by achieving an internal balance and being at peace with their past experiences.
I enjoy helping people establish and maintain relationships. It could be a relationship with your significant other, colleagues, or your family where values, beliefs, expectations, or even the cultures may be different. I also help people maintain a positive relationship with themselves by achieving an internal balance and being at peace with their past experiences.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 9 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, grief, and major life transitions. I work closely with both youth and their parents to strengthen communication, build coping skills, and create a more stable and supportive home environment.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 9 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, grief, and major life transitions. I work closely with both youth and their parents to strengthen communication, build coping skills, and create a more stable and supportive home environment.
Virginia Center for Family Relations, pc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Charlottesville, VA 22901
When looking for a therapist, ask someone who knows the reputation of the therapists in this area. Ask a friend, a family doctor, a pastor, or a professional. They know the best therapist in the area. Don't pick a therapist based solely on what the therapist has written about themselves or on price. This is your life; it's your marriage or your family. 90% of our clients come from "word of mouth". We maintain a respected reputation due to the staff's professional skills and therapeutic effectiveness & reliability - we've been here since 1986.
When looking for a therapist, ask someone who knows the reputation of the therapists in this area. Ask a friend, a family doctor, a pastor, or a professional. They know the best therapist in the area. Don't pick a therapist based solely on what the therapist has written about themselves or on price. This is your life; it's your marriage or your family. 90% of our clients come from "word of mouth". We maintain a respected reputation due to the staff's professional skills and therapeutic effectiveness & reliability - we've been here since 1986.
Our mission is to ensure that individuals of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and political and religious affiliation are provided a safe space to receive high quality mental health care. Our clinicians are trained to utilize a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support and empower a diverse population. We reply to all inquiries from prospective clients within 24-48 hours.
Our mission is to ensure that individuals of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and political and religious affiliation are provided a safe space to receive high quality mental health care. Our clinicians are trained to utilize a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support and empower a diverse population. We reply to all inquiries from prospective clients within 24-48 hours.
I work with individuals and couples to help them actualize their innate qualities of goodness and wholeness. I support people who are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression, in order to help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals and couples will learn to recognize behaviors that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions and connect and communicate more effectively and lovingly. Through establishing a caring therapeutic relationship clients can become more confident and secure within themselves.- I am certified in AEDP.
I work with individuals and couples to help them actualize their innate qualities of goodness and wholeness. I support people who are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression, in order to help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals and couples will learn to recognize behaviors that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions and connect and communicate more effectively and lovingly. Through establishing a caring therapeutic relationship clients can become more confident and secure within themselves.- I am certified in AEDP.
Laura Alm believes that each human person has inherent dignity and value because they are created by God out of love and made in His Image; the more they become their authentic, best selves, the more they are empowered, free, and glorify God. She believes that, through the power of Jesus Christ, who renews hearts and minds, change can happen, and all things are possible. Laura uses an integrative approach to counseling, and draws from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative therapies, as well as dialectical behavior and mindfulness techniques. She strives to foster a warm, caring, and empathic therapeutic environment.
Laura Alm believes that each human person has inherent dignity and value because they are created by God out of love and made in His Image; the more they become their authentic, best selves, the more they are empowered, free, and glorify God. She believes that, through the power of Jesus Christ, who renews hearts and minds, change can happen, and all things are possible. Laura uses an integrative approach to counseling, and draws from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative therapies, as well as dialectical behavior and mindfulness techniques. She strives to foster a warm, caring, and empathic therapeutic environment.
I use short term and long term methods including brief solution-focused therapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR, and other mind-body modalities.
Clients coming to see me are generally in one of three categories: 1) People who are unhappy and know why. They have experienced loss, mistreatment, oppression, trauma, major illness, discrimination, or other experiences that they identify as the source of their distress. 2) People who are unhappy and don't know why. They may feel depressed, anxious, or dissatisfied with their lives and not know the reason. 3) People who feel okay but want to come to life more fully and feel even better.
I use short term and long term methods including brief solution-focused therapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR, and other mind-body modalities.
Clients coming to see me are generally in one of three categories: 1) People who are unhappy and know why. They have experienced loss, mistreatment, oppression, trauma, major illness, discrimination, or other experiences that they identify as the source of their distress. 2) People who are unhappy and don't know why. They may feel depressed, anxious, or dissatisfied with their lives and not know the reason. 3) People who feel okay but want to come to life more fully and feel even better.
Whoever you are, I believe you are already capable of profound healing and growth. I view my role as a compassionate guide to connect you with your inherent capabilities with non-judgement, insight and collaboration with the natural world. I enter our work with curiosity and attentiveness to your story and life experiences that have brought you to this moment. I offer therapy that honors the full context of your life: your relationships, culture, identities, community, and the larger systems that shape your experience. Together, we blend our respective expertise to attend to your present concerns.
Whoever you are, I believe you are already capable of profound healing and growth. I view my role as a compassionate guide to connect you with your inherent capabilities with non-judgement, insight and collaboration with the natural world. I enter our work with curiosity and attentiveness to your story and life experiences that have brought you to this moment. I offer therapy that honors the full context of your life: your relationships, culture, identities, community, and the larger systems that shape your experience. Together, we blend our respective expertise to attend to your present concerns.
Eric Michael Eyerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CGP
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Waitlist for new clients
Many individuals I work with are in the midst of a major life transition or in need of one. Transitions can have many forms: loss or gain of income, status, health, security, or a loved one; the course of life bringing you into adulthood, parenthood, middle or old age; traumatic experiences; spiritual, psychedelic, or spontaneous experiences that alter your sense of self and the world. Other times you may sense that something is off but don’t yet have the words to articulate what needs to be changed. Some of the difficulties you may encounter at these times are anxiety, depression, anger, relationship trouble, and confusion.
Many individuals I work with are in the midst of a major life transition or in need of one. Transitions can have many forms: loss or gain of income, status, health, security, or a loved one; the course of life bringing you into adulthood, parenthood, middle or old age; traumatic experiences; spiritual, psychedelic, or spontaneous experiences that alter your sense of self and the world. Other times you may sense that something is off but don’t yet have the words to articulate what needs to be changed. Some of the difficulties you may encounter at these times are anxiety, depression, anger, relationship trouble, and confusion.
If you’ve been “holding it together” while feeling anxious, numb, or stuck in the same loops, I get it. You get through the day, then crash—overthinking, doom-scrolling, or feeling weirdly numb. Maybe you’ve been carrying old trauma, masking neurodivergent traits, or feeling directionless while your needs stay unspoken and unmet. You want your energy back, steadier moods, and a life that feels like yours—not just one you’re getting through. If any of that resonates with you, I think I can help.
If you’ve been “holding it together” while feeling anxious, numb, or stuck in the same loops, I get it. You get through the day, then crash—overthinking, doom-scrolling, or feeling weirdly numb. Maybe you’ve been carrying old trauma, masking neurodivergent traits, or feeling directionless while your needs stay unspoken and unmet. You want your energy back, steadier moods, and a life that feels like yours—not just one you’re getting through. If any of that resonates with you, I think I can help.
I love helping people find their true freedom in life! To be all that you truly are with confidence. You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, afraid, anxious, confused, sad, depressed, hopeless, angry ... or something else. Together we'll create a safe space for you to land with what's bothering you. We'll start with where you are, draw strength from the things that are already working well in your life, unravel and release what's got you stuck and keeping you from living the life you want.
I love helping people find their true freedom in life! To be all that you truly are with confidence. You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, afraid, anxious, confused, sad, depressed, hopeless, angry ... or something else. Together we'll create a safe space for you to land with what's bothering you. We'll start with where you are, draw strength from the things that are already working well in your life, unravel and release what's got you stuck and keeping you from living the life you want.
If you are experiencing intense anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and/or just feeling stuck, change is possible. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist opens pathways to healing and clients can discover the truth of their own inner strength and resources. I would like to help you on your journey to explore, learn, and encourage movement towards greater self-awareness, deeper peace, and achieve more meaning and joy from relationships. To achieve these goals, I believe that a customized approach in therapy is most effective in helping people make positive changes in their lives.
If you are experiencing intense anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and/or just feeling stuck, change is possible. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist opens pathways to healing and clients can discover the truth of their own inner strength and resources. I would like to help you on your journey to explore, learn, and encourage movement towards greater self-awareness, deeper peace, and achieve more meaning and joy from relationships. To achieve these goals, I believe that a customized approach in therapy is most effective in helping people make positive changes in their lives.
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, and when anxiety, self-doubt, relationship stress, or past experiences start to weigh on you, it can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself feeling stuck, looking for clarity and meaningful, lasting change, not just temporary relief. I offer virtual therapy for adults across Virginia, providing a supportive and grounded space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and goals without judgment. Using a collaborative, humanistic approach, I help you work through challenges, recognize patterns that may be holding you back, and build the resilience needed for long-term growth.
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, and when anxiety, self-doubt, relationship stress, or past experiences start to weigh on you, it can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself feeling stuck, looking for clarity and meaningful, lasting change, not just temporary relief. I offer virtual therapy for adults across Virginia, providing a supportive and grounded space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and goals without judgment. Using a collaborative, humanistic approach, I help you work through challenges, recognize patterns that may be holding you back, and build the resilience needed for long-term growth.
I use the following in my work with clients:
-Attachment work
-Dream work
-Shadow work
-Mindful Self compassion
-Mind-Body Connection
-Internal Family Systems/parts work
- Gestalt and psychodrama
Evenings available. Special focus for Couples, Families.
Couples learn new ways to communicate, accept newly emerging or repressed parts of self, collaborate on increasing intimacy and compassionately face their worst fears.
Family work looks to the unwanted behavioral symptoms for clues about what is broken in the family system and how to heal together.
My approach is rooted in Jungian therapy, which means we may analyze your dreams for symbols, myths and archetypes you may be inhabiting, as well as shadow parts within. Healing happens when your whole story, both light and dark, is welcomed with compassion.
I use the following in my work with clients:
-Attachment work
-Dream work
-Shadow work
-Mindful Self compassion
-Mind-Body Connection
-Internal Family Systems/parts work
- Gestalt and psychodrama
Evenings available. Special focus for Couples, Families.
Couples learn new ways to communicate, accept newly emerging or repressed parts of self, collaborate on increasing intimacy and compassionately face their worst fears.
Family work looks to the unwanted behavioral symptoms for clues about what is broken in the family system and how to heal together.
My approach is rooted in Jungian therapy, which means we may analyze your dreams for symbols, myths and archetypes you may be inhabiting, as well as shadow parts within. Healing happens when your whole story, both light and dark, is welcomed with compassion.
I integrate CBT for practical tools, Gestalt therapy for greater present-moment awareness, and Person-Centered to create a truly non-judgmental environment.
Whether you’re carrying the quiet ache of low self-worth, struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or symptoms of ADHD, suffering from the deep pain of infidelity or betrayal, grieving the end of a marriage or the loss of a loved one, or lacking confidence when facing high-conflict personalities such as narcissism — you don’t have to navigate this alone. With compassion, I hold a warm, empathic space for you to work through the complex emotions that come with the human experience. My work is primarily grounded in attachment theory, which explores how early events shaped the way we perceive ourselves & relate to others.
I integrate CBT for practical tools, Gestalt therapy for greater present-moment awareness, and Person-Centered to create a truly non-judgmental environment.
Whether you’re carrying the quiet ache of low self-worth, struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or symptoms of ADHD, suffering from the deep pain of infidelity or betrayal, grieving the end of a marriage or the loss of a loved one, or lacking confidence when facing high-conflict personalities such as narcissism — you don’t have to navigate this alone. With compassion, I hold a warm, empathic space for you to work through the complex emotions that come with the human experience. My work is primarily grounded in attachment theory, which explores how early events shaped the way we perceive ourselves & relate to others.
Dr. Kacey Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Wilson integrates therapeutic modalities across somatic, trauma-informed, relational, and psychodynamic approaches. She offers EMDR, somatic, and mindfulness techniques for individuals seeking recovery from traumatic experiences. Specialty areas include developmental trauma, interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, cross-cultural integration, and existential inquiries. Her approach encourages self-discovery, compassionate inquiry, growth, and integration.
Dr. Kacey Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Wilson integrates therapeutic modalities across somatic, trauma-informed, relational, and psychodynamic approaches. She offers EMDR, somatic, and mindfulness techniques for individuals seeking recovery from traumatic experiences. Specialty areas include developmental trauma, interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, cross-cultural integration, and existential inquiries. Her approach encourages self-discovery, compassionate inquiry, growth, and integration.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or returning, finding a provider that you can connect with and develop trust with is important. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to address a range of concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationships, and addictions). I help clients develop greater self-understanding and better relate in relationships.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or returning, finding a provider that you can connect with and develop trust with is important. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to address a range of concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationships, and addictions). I help clients develop greater self-understanding and better relate in relationships.
My hope is to assist you in transforming those painful, self limiting beliefs and old patterns into realistic and affirming ones. The process I most often use incorporates bi-lateral stimulation of the brain. This is a simple technique that often has profound results. It has been shown to move client's very quickly towards the core healing which is central to lasting results. One of the key benefits of this therapy is the ability to approach new situations /people with creativity, clarity, and new problem solving techniques. This often occurs spontaneously as part of the process.
My hope is to assist you in transforming those painful, self limiting beliefs and old patterns into realistic and affirming ones. The process I most often use incorporates bi-lateral stimulation of the brain. This is a simple technique that often has profound results. It has been shown to move client's very quickly towards the core healing which is central to lasting results. One of the key benefits of this therapy is the ability to approach new situations /people with creativity, clarity, and new problem solving techniques. This often occurs spontaneously as part of the process.
I specialize in helping you move through life transitions and internal changes. As both an LPC and an RN, I take a holistic approach that engages the mind, body, and spirit through a neuroscience-informed Positive Psychology framework. Together, we’ll explore how positive thoughts influence the brain, body, tendencies, habits, perceptions, and behaviors, while balancing mind, body, and spirit so you can identify your inner resources, thrive, and make the most of your precious life.
I specialize in helping you move through life transitions and internal changes. As both an LPC and an RN, I take a holistic approach that engages the mind, body, and spirit through a neuroscience-informed Positive Psychology framework. Together, we’ll explore how positive thoughts influence the brain, body, tendencies, habits, perceptions, and behaviors, while balancing mind, body, and spirit so you can identify your inner resources, thrive, and make the most of your precious life.
It's hard for anyone to talk about personal issues. Anyone brave enough to do this launches themselves into a life giving process that increases the possibilities of their lives forever. It brings about unbelievable changes opening possibilities never thought of. It's hard work. It's scary. But it teaches one to live effectively with what life has brought and create changes that enhance the life that is. It's a journey into the good and the bad that takes a person to new heights. It's an exploration that creates love and light in a life.
It's hard for anyone to talk about personal issues. Anyone brave enough to do this launches themselves into a life giving process that increases the possibilities of their lives forever. It brings about unbelievable changes opening possibilities never thought of. It's hard work. It's scary. But it teaches one to live effectively with what life has brought and create changes that enhance the life that is. It's a journey into the good and the bad that takes a person to new heights. It's an exploration that creates love and light in a life.
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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.