Gestalt Therapists in Silverdale, WA
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Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.
Shawn Adams
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I know sharing your struggles with someone can be difficult and scary. It takes courage to allow someone to join you in your healing journey.
I have experience working in a variety of settings including private practice, community mental health, residential facilities. I have worked with individuals ages 4-87 from a variety of different cultural and religious backgrounds. Issues that I have gained more extensive experience with include: PTSD, Anxiety, Fear, Anger, Relationship Problems, Impulsiveness, Depression, Hopelessness, Grief, Loss, Self-esteem, Substance Abuse.
Dr. Renee Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, EMDR, Equine, IFS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you experiencing distressing symptoms from unresolved childhood trauma? You may be experiencing PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, behavioral addictions, or substance use. Perhaps you are going through a major life change or crisis & experiencing trauma triggers that are now wreaking havoc in your life & in significant relationships. I work with those who have experienced trauma at some time in their life. Together, we'll explore how & where the trauma became dysfunctionally stored & we will also explore those Parts that are desperately trying to protect the Self from further distress or pain.
Patrick Graves
Counselor, BS, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
4/9/23 Taking new clients! Poulsbo or Port Orchard locations. Seniors, Couples, Adults, Adolescents. Eclectic, client centered, flexible, & solution focused. My priority is change YOU want, YOUR goals, and outcomes. Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Men's issues. Unfulfilled? Work is tailored to achieve meaningful, enduring change in any circumstance. Using CBT, awareness, acceptance (ACT) and combination contemporary, innovative modalities to build resilience and courage to face change. Christian counseling & LGBTQ friendly. Ask about outdoor therapy adventures! Also www.worthypursuitsnorthwest.com
Christyn Modica
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, SUDP, CCTPI
Verified
Verified
I love working with those looking to understand themselves better and heal wounds of the past. If you're anything like me, you also find safety in understanding why you do the things you do. Making sense of symptoms can lead us to better awareness of patterns and gives us opportunities to break the cycles that keep us from our goals, who we want to be, and where we want to go in life.
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Dan Brewer
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work in an impactful and caring manner helping individuals, couples and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, career challenges, parenting support, sexual concerns, and changing families including separation, divorce and blended families. Additionally, I specialize in helping children and adolescents who are having difficulty in school, with peer relationships and experiencing loss and changing family dynamics. I use a holistic and client centered approach; working together to co-create greater insight, wholeness, self awareness and understanding and increased emotional health. My work includes the use of cognitive-behavioral,
gestalt
, insight, and solution focused approaches.
Waitlist for new clients
Abigail (Abby) Horn
Counselor, LMHCA, SUDP
Verified
Verified
), Existential Therapy,
Gestalt
Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and more.
Therapy can be a difficult journey that calls for us to be truthful and vulnerable. This can be difficult for many to achieve due to past trauma, previous unhealthy interactions, or defense mechanisms that we have created in order to get to the next moment. For the first stage of therapy, I work with clients to establish safety and improve emotional regulation skills. This is important because we need to stay in control of our body’s reactions when talking about situations that have played an impact on our lives in order to obtain safety.
Cheri Yadon M.Ed. Lpc LMHC
Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I facilitate the client in the discovery of their own personal resolutions. My style of counseling is focused on self-exploration and increasing an individual's level of understanding surrounding their current life circumstances, and their own behaviors and reactions to those situations. I have a desire to understand each client, and utilize my therapeutic skills and knowledge of psychology and human behavior to facilitate growth. My philosophy is that a client is much more inclined to make possible their own solutions, if they are responsible for creating them. I am licensed in Washington, Oregon and Texas.
Erika R. Dorsey
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore the areas in your life in which you are struggling. We all have challenges, and, at some point, we are ready to experience lasting change and healing. Seeking help takes courage and commitment but can lead to a more meaningful life and overall well being. My approach is based on genuine compassion, understanding and mutual respect. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and would love to help you discover your personal strengths and resources, regaining your inherent vitality for life!
Justine Joslyn
MA
Hello! Since 2007, I have helped couples & families with communication and connection, using therapy, coaching, mediation & reconciliation. I also assist individuals recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction & ADHD/ADD, with support through transitions such as divorce, loss, abuse recovery & existential or spiritual awakening. My style is flexible and tailored to your preferences, balancing compassion with real results. You'll learn skills that re-connect you with your wise inner guidance, creating steady, calm confidence & energizing you to make smart, bold moves towards your life, career & creative goals.
Waitlist for new clients
Lynn B Gilman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCHT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am presently on sabbatical and not seeing new clients. Do you have relationship issues? Are you challenged by anxiety, depression, or fears? Do you suffer from low self esteem or confidence? Do you have trouble setting boundaries? Are you going through life transitions, or just feeling stuck? Do you have unhealed trauma? Would you like to explore what your life's purpose is? Those are the issues that I specialize in, and I would be happy to help you navigate and heal them.
Dr. Arie T. Greenleaf
Counselor, PhD, LMHCA, CHT
Verified
Verified
There are truths to living life well that unfortunately few of us learn when we’re young. Counseling with me is about learning wisdom and prudent actions: Trust life's process; every experience holds growth lessons. Embrace patience, finding wisdom in reflection. In challenges, look inward for strength, trust intuition, and journey with an open mind. Balance mind, body, spirit for harmony. Help others selflessly. Your words and actions leave lasting impacts, choose them wisely. Pursue self-acceptance, embracing strengths and weaknesses. Love yourself, for self-discovery is lifelong. Keep an open mind, trust in your growth.
Kipp D Trembley
Counselor, MA, MATP, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I meet with individuals, couples, families, and run groups. I generally work with folks who complain of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, anger management, trauma/PTSD, interpersonal conflict, parenting challenges, spiritual challenges, frustration tolerance, and some health challenges to include nicotine addiction. I also provide in-home nursing-aid care, DD respite care, and tutoring. A client is encouraged to boldly explore their own thoughts and emotions in a safe, warm and collaborative therapeutic environment and find new solutions, skills, insight and awareness around life's challenges, both within the person and the persons' life experience
Stephen Rowley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am currently taking new clients on a limited basis. I work with teens and adult individuals. I specialize in trauma, which underlies many psycho-emotional problems such as anxiety and depression. However, I am chiefly interested in working with people experiencing important life transitions and challenges, especially when they feel stuck, confused, or lost. I am available for a short, no-cost phone interview to answer your questions about my practice.
Kate Schroeder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The goal of my approach to therapy is to get your defense system out of the way so that you can operate out of your true sense of self, begin to create boundaries, and make choices truly reflective of your own wants and needs. When you achieve this, you no longer need to rely upon the destructive coping techniques previously used to prevent your full evolution and integration of body, mind, and spirit.
Bill Reddy
Counselor, MCIOB, MA, LMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with career professionals, adults, couples and teenagers who are experiencing difficulty in the office, at home or at school. I work with clients whose life experience is impacted by: trauma, relationships issues, midlife, leaving home, relocating, job loss, grief, anxiety, depression, culture shock or other significant life events including simply feeling stuck or at a loss. I bring over 30 years of professional and personal development to my work with individuals, families, adolescents, and couples. I hold a safe, secure, non-judgmental space in which to explore emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
Kipp D Trembley
Counselor, MA, MATP, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As a Transpersonal Psychotherapist, and fundamentally client-centered, I believe in an inherent tendency and ability for people to grow and learn about themselves and the world around them. I also believe each one of us has an inner wisdom to tap into. A client is encouraged to boldly explore their own thoughts and emotions in a safe, warm and collaborative therapeutic environment and find new solutions, skills, insight and awareness around life's challenges, both within the person and the persons' life experience. I meet you where you are at, conforming my therapeutic approach to your presenting needs.
Gina Wind
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Positive Psychology is a valuable tool for reaching new heights, finding one's goals, and feeling supported during challenging times. A trusted psychologist tries to remind others of their strengths, how to center, maintain self-regulation and feel more solid in oneself. I specialize in supporting women, college-aged individuals, young women and teens. I have always focused on anxiety and depression and find them quite treatable when one is motivated.
Waitlist for new clients
Kerry Theresa Grant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with clients who want more satisfaction and meaning in life and relationships. The pain of anxiety, low mood, ADHD, addictive or compulsive behaviors, transitions, loss, trauma, or relational distress motivates them to look for change. They are curious about knowing themselves more deeply, through the heart and felt-sense experience, as well as the intellect. To grow beyond the safety of the familiar self in meaningful ways, they are willing to face some discomfort and vulnerability, and commit to useful behaviors and habits. They value this one precious life they have here, and want to make the best of it.
Kathleen Elias, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Sometimes clients who reach out to me are struggling with identifiable issues - depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, grief, life transitions, or illness. Sometimes they're couples grappling with the fallout of infidelity or suffering from a loss of intimacy. And sometimes new clients don't even know what the problem is. They just know something isn't working. I've been practicing for over thirty years, helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of themselves and each other so they can live whole-heartedly and in the present.
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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.