Gestalt Therapy

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

Nearly seven years of clinical experience using gestalt therapy.

I recently completed a 3 year certification program in Gestalt therapy. Gestalt therapy is a client-centered approach to psychotherapy that helps clients focus on the present and understand what is really happening in their lives right now, rather than what they may perceive to be happening based on past experience.

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.

I am a Certified Gestalt Therapist and trained at the Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy 4 year Clinical Fellowship Program.

Trained in the Laura Perls-tradition of Gestalt Therapy.

Gestalt Therapy is all about our whole sense of self. That whole self encounters a whole world and that brings on a whole host of difficulties. Being able to understand that dialogue that is always going on within and without our selves can be helpful to increase our satisfaction with ourselves

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.

Working with the body and the different parts within yourself are very powerful and effective ways to gain deeper insight into what is going on with us.

Gestalt therapy focuses on the present moment and emphasizes personal responsibility, mindfulness, and self-awareness. In Gestalt, a person gains an understanding of the entirety of themselves and their lives - thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship patterns. Self-awareness and observation are key to success in Gestalt. The "aha!" moment occurs when an individual recognizes what is happening in the moment and identifies ways that they would like to live differently.

Gestalt therapy emphasizes self-awareness and personal responsibility through exploring present experiences and patterns. Techniques like role-playing and creative expression help clients gain insights, fostering self-discovery and improved relationships. Ideal for navigating life transitions and overcoming barriers to personal growth.

“Gestalt therapy is about helping people become aware of what they do and how they do it, and to encourage living in the present, to ‘be here now,’ and make better choices.” – Violet Oaklander. In Gestalt therapy, I use talk or play to help you or your child experience, explore, and process thoughts, feelings and sensations to bring greater awareness, self-understanding and empowerment. I am not an ‘expert’ but a partner on your journey, in the process with you every step of the way.

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

Gestalt therapy brings both psychodynamic therapy and somatic therapy together, acting as the bridge to the present-moment. While somatic therapy is the healing part of therapy, the present-moment is where the healing happens.