Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt therapy is oriented around building awareness: of ourselves, of our thoughts & behaviors, of our choices, and of our physical systems that are constantly sending us invaluable data about our experiences. Through the gestalt process, clients learn to become more aware of how their own negative thought patterns and behaviors are blocking true self-awareness.

We use chairs and parts work to help sub-divide your inner parts so that more self-reflection and integration can take place.

With this approach, we will work together to focus on your experience in the present moment.

Sometimes just talking about a problem doesn't quite get the job done. By engaging in "safe experiments" in session, Gestalt therapy helps us to release ourselves from the bondage of old emotional wounds.

Gestalt is the grandmother to Internal Family Systems, which I am also trained in. We all have parts that are in conflict. Like the part of you that wants to scroll social media and another part that wants to exercise. This approach uses a unique set of skills to help you identify and connect with all your parts in order to integrate and gain inner cooperation so that you can get on with the business of having a great life.

Trained in the Laura Perls-tradition of Gestalt Therapy.

It can help you increase your awareness of what you are experiencing (psychically and emotionally) in each moment.

If prefer a direct approach to resolving symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or existential dread, this type of therapy will help you get rid of "unfinished business" and move forward.

I am a graduate of the Gestalt Institute of New England. I have four years of postgraduate training in Gestalt psychotherapy.

Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the present moment and emphasizes personal responsibility, mindfulness, and self-awareness. It aims to help individuals gain a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to facilitate personal growth and foster healthier relationships.

I focus on the here and now, understanding the past exists, but not allowing the to define your future.

Gestalt is a way of understanding human experience and the process of change. According to Gestalt, change only happens when we accept ourselves exactly as we are. By paying close attention to the present moment, we discover both new and familiar aspects of ourselves and unlock new possibilities for choice and growth. I receive ongoing training through Gestalt Therapy Training Center Northwest, as well as regular individual supervision and consultation.

Nearly seven years of clinical experience using gestalt therapy.