Gestalt Therapists in 60585
Welcome, I'm Savannah! I am a clinically licensed therapist (LCPC) and more than excited that you took the step to seeking support and care for your mental health. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD/Exposures, trauma, stress management, life transitions and school refusal/anxiety.
Welcome, I'm Savannah! I am a clinically licensed therapist (LCPC) and more than excited that you took the step to seeking support and care for your mental health. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD/Exposures, trauma, stress management, life transitions and school refusal/anxiety.
Now accepting daytime clients: BCBS, UHC or self-pay :) Are you tired of feeling undervalued, unseen, or unheard? Do you struggle to build the confidence needed to break free from what’s holding you back? You may appear to have it all together on the outside, but inside, you feel torn, unable to confide in anyone about your true feelings. It’s time to invest in yourself. Discover the origins of this cycle and learn how to rewire your anxious brain. Together, we’ll create healthier, more fulfilling ways to live. You’ll master the art of setting and maintaining boundaries, making yourself a priority without guilt. Email or call now!
Now accepting daytime clients: BCBS, UHC or self-pay :) Are you tired of feeling undervalued, unseen, or unheard? Do you struggle to build the confidence needed to break free from what’s holding you back? You may appear to have it all together on the outside, but inside, you feel torn, unable to confide in anyone about your true feelings. It’s time to invest in yourself. Discover the origins of this cycle and learn how to rewire your anxious brain. Together, we’ll create healthier, more fulfilling ways to live. You’ll master the art of setting and maintaining boundaries, making yourself a priority without guilt. Email or call now!
Are you the kind of person who has a hard time putting yourself first, but you know the value of it? Then 515 is the place for you. We make taking care of yourself, both mentally and physically, convenient and fun. We do both at the same time in one session, for you and/or your family, so you don’t have to run around to so many different places to get the expertise you need. Even better, most insurances cover the cost of a session, so you don’t have to feel guilty about spending money and/or taking the time for yourself and/or your family. 515 puts together a personalized plan for you, for both your mental and physical health goal
Are you the kind of person who has a hard time putting yourself first, but you know the value of it? Then 515 is the place for you. We make taking care of yourself, both mentally and physically, convenient and fun. We do both at the same time in one session, for you and/or your family, so you don’t have to run around to so many different places to get the expertise you need. Even better, most insurances cover the cost of a session, so you don’t have to feel guilty about spending money and/or taking the time for yourself and/or your family. 515 puts together a personalized plan for you, for both your mental and physical health goal
Angela takes an integrative and holistic approach to treatment with her clients - in a warm, inviting, friendly, direct, and at times humorous approach to treatment of the individual's overall wellbeing - with unconditional positive regard. Angela believes therapy is about personal wellness and that everyone can benefit from the process. She places a strong focus on assisting clients to achieve their full potential on their terms with a flexible, eclectic approach to identifying and meeting the individual needs of each person and family.
Angela takes an integrative and holistic approach to treatment with her clients - in a warm, inviting, friendly, direct, and at times humorous approach to treatment of the individual's overall wellbeing - with unconditional positive regard. Angela believes therapy is about personal wellness and that everyone can benefit from the process. She places a strong focus on assisting clients to achieve their full potential on their terms with a flexible, eclectic approach to identifying and meeting the individual needs of each person and family.
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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.