Therapists in 46250
Lacey J Rentschler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46250
The decision to begin counseling can be intimidating, exhilarating; and, ultimately, a life changer. Counseling at Sunstone Health & Wellness is done in a very relaxed, conversational way to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Most of the time, we know the solutions to our own problems. But there are those rare occasions when we all need a little extra support, education, and resources to help us continue on the path to living the best life possible. Counseling can be a powerful tool to create change and take action in the life you've always wanted to live.
The decision to begin counseling can be intimidating, exhilarating; and, ultimately, a life changer. Counseling at Sunstone Health & Wellness is done in a very relaxed, conversational way to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Most of the time, we know the solutions to our own problems. But there are those rare occasions when we all need a little extra support, education, and resources to help us continue on the path to living the best life possible. Counseling can be a powerful tool to create change and take action in the life you've always wanted to live.
My most influential experience includes working with individuals and groups and assuring that their needs have been addressed with case management, counseling, resources, and referrals. I have not only strived to provide services for my clients but their families as well. I have experience with providing group and individual interventions. I have been exposed to individuals who have been faced with behavioral and mental health issues, mental disability, crisis intervention, homelessness, and substance abuse etc. I have provided services for individuals in various stages of development and vast populations.
My most influential experience includes working with individuals and groups and assuring that their needs have been addressed with case management, counseling, resources, and referrals. I have not only strived to provide services for my clients but their families as well. I have experience with providing group and individual interventions. I have been exposed to individuals who have been faced with behavioral and mental health issues, mental disability, crisis intervention, homelessness, and substance abuse etc. I have provided services for individuals in various stages of development and vast populations.
Are you struggling in your marriage and feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, unheard, or just not sure where to turn or what to do? Over the years I have worked with couples and individuals who have experienced a variety of emotions, as well as depression and anxiety and enjoy working with those who deal with and struggle to understand the various emotions one feels during times of turmoil while working through life's challenges.
Are you struggling in your marriage and feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, unheard, or just not sure where to turn or what to do? Over the years I have worked with couples and individuals who have experienced a variety of emotions, as well as depression and anxiety and enjoy working with those who deal with and struggle to understand the various emotions one feels during times of turmoil while working through life's challenges.
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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.