Gestalt Therapists in Chandler, AZ
The Heart of the Matter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85224
Following my masters degree I received 2 years of additional training at the Gestalt Institute of Phoenix and was certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (www.
In our busy, materialistic world we are often pulled in many directions by the demands of our profession, family, and society. Many have experienced trauma which has altered their lives and perception of the world as a whole. This fragmentation of our lives is often a reflection of our inner selves. Together client and therapist enter a unique therapeutic journey to reunite the fragments of the inner self, reconnect to innate wisdom, and rediscover one's world with its many opportunities. We strive to help you see your world through the lens of information, not judgment.
Following my masters degree I received 2 years of additional training at the Gestalt Institute of Phoenix and was certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (www.
In our busy, materialistic world we are often pulled in many directions by the demands of our profession, family, and society. Many have experienced trauma which has altered their lives and perception of the world as a whole. This fragmentation of our lives is often a reflection of our inner selves. Together client and therapist enter a unique therapeutic journey to reunite the fragments of the inner self, reconnect to innate wisdom, and rediscover one's world with its many opportunities. We strive to help you see your world through the lens of information, not judgment.
I have experience with DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Inner Child, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Expressive therapies, and Existential therapy modalities.
My ideal client is someone that is suffering from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality dysfunction, or trauma-related symptoms and is looking for reprieve. My client would be willing to learn coping skills to help reduce their symptoms to be able to resume normal, daily functioning. I appreciate clients that provide feedback, even if it is negative as it helps me to better assist you. My ideal client is ready to be challenged on occasion as I believe that growth happens best when we are being pushed out of our comfort zones. My goals are your goals and I value meeting you where you are!
I have experience with DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Inner Child, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Expressive therapies, and Existential therapy modalities.
My ideal client is someone that is suffering from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality dysfunction, or trauma-related symptoms and is looking for reprieve. My client would be willing to learn coping skills to help reduce their symptoms to be able to resume normal, daily functioning. I appreciate clients that provide feedback, even if it is negative as it helps me to better assist you. My ideal client is ready to be challenged on occasion as I believe that growth happens best when we are being pushed out of our comfort zones. My goals are your goals and I value meeting you where you are!
Jill Slocum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85224 (Online Only)
Finding the right fit can always be challenging. I look for helpful solutions to difficult problems. My clients look for someone who will tell them what is going on in their life and how to change and how it can benefit their life. I focus on the solution by delving into the problem, sometimes it may be difficult but that is why I am here to explain why it could be of the most benefit to you. Primarily, my goal is to help you find the best solution to your difficulties.
Finding the right fit can always be challenging. I look for helpful solutions to difficult problems. My clients look for someone who will tell them what is going on in their life and how to change and how it can benefit their life. I focus on the solution by delving into the problem, sometimes it may be difficult but that is why I am here to explain why it could be of the most benefit to you. Primarily, my goal is to help you find the best solution to your difficulties.
My name is Hope! I am a licensed counselor and practice at Compassionate Heart Christian Counseling in Chandler, AZ, and online via telehealth. I previously attended GCU for my master's degree and am a dog mom to three amazing Yorkie mixes, a lover of Crossfit, a follower of Jesus. My favorite way to spend time is with family and creating art. Clinically, I have experience working with pre-adolescents in intensive outpatient programs using DBT as well as experience working with adults in individual/family sessions with subjects related to grief, attachment, depression, anxiety, etc. I am currently accepting appointments.
My name is Hope! I am a licensed counselor and practice at Compassionate Heart Christian Counseling in Chandler, AZ, and online via telehealth. I previously attended GCU for my master's degree and am a dog mom to three amazing Yorkie mixes, a lover of Crossfit, a follower of Jesus. My favorite way to spend time is with family and creating art. Clinically, I have experience working with pre-adolescents in intensive outpatient programs using DBT as well as experience working with adults in individual/family sessions with subjects related to grief, attachment, depression, anxiety, etc. I am currently accepting appointments.
Now accepting new clients! I am passionate about helping people identify the thoughts, emotions and behaviors that keep them from living their life to the fullest. Together we implement evidence based approaches based on the goals and your unique needs. I specialize in working with adults to address struggles that you are having in your life. Need help coping with anxiety or depression contact me today to set up a free 20 minute consultation.
Now accepting new clients! I am passionate about helping people identify the thoughts, emotions and behaviors that keep them from living their life to the fullest. Together we implement evidence based approaches based on the goals and your unique needs. I specialize in working with adults to address struggles that you are having in your life. Need help coping with anxiety or depression contact me today to set up a free 20 minute consultation.
Erica Ayala
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85225 (Online Only)
Ms. Ayala is a Licensed Professional Counselor and AZBHE board certified supervisor. I specialize in adolescents from ages 13 and up, young adult, and older adult population. My treatment areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, anger management, stress management, and sex trafficking. Treatment modalities include up to but not all CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Reality therapy, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and choice therapy. I believe while our minds carry our emotional stress, our bodies do, too. We store trauma and stress in our bodies.
Ms. Ayala is a Licensed Professional Counselor and AZBHE board certified supervisor. I specialize in adolescents from ages 13 and up, young adult, and older adult population. My treatment areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, anger management, stress management, and sex trafficking. Treatment modalities include up to but not all CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Reality therapy, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and choice therapy. I believe while our minds carry our emotional stress, our bodies do, too. We store trauma and stress in our bodies.
Chris Tatsumi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85225 (Online Only)
Hello! I enjoy working with people of all ages. From teens/young adults struggling with relationships and school to adults managing the struggle of day to day life. I use a client-centered approach and believe each person is unique. I do not believe one size fits all in therapy. Whether you need support in healing from past trauma, dealing with relationships or work stress, or you simply feel stuck in life, I am here to help you heal and reach your life goals.
Hello! I enjoy working with people of all ages. From teens/young adults struggling with relationships and school to adults managing the struggle of day to day life. I use a client-centered approach and believe each person is unique. I do not believe one size fits all in therapy. Whether you need support in healing from past trauma, dealing with relationships or work stress, or you simply feel stuck in life, I am here to help you heal and reach your life goals.
Partners In Resiliency Julie Barbour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85226
There they are again. The feelings of fear, worry, stress, powerlessness and shame. These feelings keep you stuck and make you feel miserable. I’d like to offer my services to you. Relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues are all reasons why men and women seek my services. Additionally, I have treated teenagers and children in the foster care system using expressive therapies. Intially many clients report: “I’m at the end of my rope;” “The same stuff keeps happening to me;” “A part of me just doesn’t feel right.” I've been helping people step out of that story for over twenty years.
There they are again. The feelings of fear, worry, stress, powerlessness and shame. These feelings keep you stuck and make you feel miserable. I’d like to offer my services to you. Relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues are all reasons why men and women seek my services. Additionally, I have treated teenagers and children in the foster care system using expressive therapies. Intially many clients report: “I’m at the end of my rope;” “The same stuff keeps happening to me;” “A part of me just doesn’t feel right.” I've been helping people step out of that story for over twenty years.
Marcia Diane
Counselor, LPC, LISAC, MC
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85226
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle in relationships, feel unhappy, & yearn for more fulfillment? I specialize in helping women manage their thoughts & emotions, recover from abuse, trauma, codependency, & addiction. Through active listening, empathy, & a toolbox of proven techniques, I guide you on a transformative journey from chaos to thriving. Together, we can cultivate self-love, foster positive thinking, release unwanted emotions, connect with a Higher Power, & experience greater joy & healthier relationships. Please note: aged 18 & above only. In these challenging times, I wish you abundant blessings & look forward to connecting with you!
Do you struggle in relationships, feel unhappy, & yearn for more fulfillment? I specialize in helping women manage their thoughts & emotions, recover from abuse, trauma, codependency, & addiction. Through active listening, empathy, & a toolbox of proven techniques, I guide you on a transformative journey from chaos to thriving. Together, we can cultivate self-love, foster positive thinking, release unwanted emotions, connect with a Higher Power, & experience greater joy & healthier relationships. Please note: aged 18 & above only. In these challenging times, I wish you abundant blessings & look forward to connecting with you!
Cactus Blossom Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85286 (Online Only)
Right now - Are you having trouble getting out of bed? Are you constantly anxious, or worrying? Are you feeling disconnected to your loved one? Are you grieving the loss of someone, or something? Does it feel like it will never get better? With help you can regain energy to DO LIFE. Feel more at peace. Enjoy your relationship again. Feel hopeful for the future. For many, many people, COVID-19 has made symptoms so much worse, or even caused symptoms that never existed before. Things can get better, there is hope, even though it may seem there is not.
Right now - Are you having trouble getting out of bed? Are you constantly anxious, or worrying? Are you feeling disconnected to your loved one? Are you grieving the loss of someone, or something? Does it feel like it will never get better? With help you can regain energy to DO LIFE. Feel more at peace. Enjoy your relationship again. Feel hopeful for the future. For many, many people, COVID-19 has made symptoms so much worse, or even caused symptoms that never existed before. Things can get better, there is hope, even though it may seem there is not.
I enjoy helping people gain perspective on their fears that cause anxiety, depression, and relationship issues so that they can learn to overcome their stressors and live their best life.
I enjoy helping people gain perspective on their fears that cause anxiety, depression, and relationship issues so that they can learn to overcome their stressors and live their best life.
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My name is Jae Bunn. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at Better Days Behavioral Health. I graduated with my Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University. I have worked in non-profit community behavioral health agencies and private practice settings before transitioning to Better Days. I have experience working in the community and in outpatient settings. I became interested in the mental and behavioral health field back in 2016 after completing volunteer work abroad where I recognized the importance of wellness –to include mental health, not just physical health – in shaping one’s life.
My name is Jae Bunn. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at Better Days Behavioral Health. I graduated with my Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University. I have worked in non-profit community behavioral health agencies and private practice settings before transitioning to Better Days. I have experience working in the community and in outpatient settings. I became interested in the mental and behavioral health field back in 2016 after completing volunteer work abroad where I recognized the importance of wellness –to include mental health, not just physical health – in shaping one’s life.
I have a passion about helping children and teens find their voice in this midst of disconnection. As humans, we are created for connection. Often, this disconnection to self and others can create stress, exhaustion and loneliness. I desire to be a listening ear and seek to understand you to promote healing through the challenges occurring in your life. I can assist you by guiding you through physical and emotional development, family dynamics, school challenges, communication, relationship distress and trauma. I desire to walk with you on the journey for healing and together we will achieve goals for your child & family.
I have a passion about helping children and teens find their voice in this midst of disconnection. As humans, we are created for connection. Often, this disconnection to self and others can create stress, exhaustion and loneliness. I desire to be a listening ear and seek to understand you to promote healing through the challenges occurring in your life. I can assist you by guiding you through physical and emotional development, family dynamics, school challenges, communication, relationship distress and trauma. I desire to walk with you on the journey for healing and together we will achieve goals for your child & family.
Heidi Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85226 (Online Only)
Hello there, I am so glad you are here! My name is Heidi Hill, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Trauma Specialist, and Holistic Mind-Body-Spirit (Integrative) Therapist, serving you through telehealth. I would be honored to partner with you in your wellness journey and believe we have connected for a reason. If you have found my page, you are likely someone who is very insightful, empathic to others, interested in learning and personal growth, and ready to take the next steps in your healing journey towards your best authentic self.
Hello there, I am so glad you are here! My name is Heidi Hill, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Trauma Specialist, and Holistic Mind-Body-Spirit (Integrative) Therapist, serving you through telehealth. I would be honored to partner with you in your wellness journey and believe we have connected for a reason. If you have found my page, you are likely someone who is very insightful, empathic to others, interested in learning and personal growth, and ready to take the next steps in your healing journey towards your best authentic self.
I will help you find the answers that you have inside of you. What happens in therapy? We look together at what is holding you back and work to bring the fresh air back into your life. I am an EMDR therapist, which brings an extra layer of healing to trauma, anxiety, depression, and more, when needed. In therapy, I am not telling you what to do. I trust that what you are bringing to each session is where we need to begin. We use effective techniques to help you start feeling better within a few sessions.
I will help you find the answers that you have inside of you. What happens in therapy? We look together at what is holding you back and work to bring the fresh air back into your life. I am an EMDR therapist, which brings an extra layer of healing to trauma, anxiety, depression, and more, when needed. In therapy, I am not telling you what to do. I trust that what you are bringing to each session is where we need to begin. We use effective techniques to help you start feeling better within a few sessions.
Accepting New Clients! If you need counseling, please reach out. Coming into counseling for the first time, can be scary for anyone. Don't let anxiety and depression rule your life. Fostering the relationship with honesty supported with both parties working hard to ensure the client meets the intended goals is my goal. Offering compassion, empathy, a safe and non-judgmental space, my clients are my primary focus. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and Julia Spain, LPC, owner of Core Balance Counseling, is my Clinical Supervisor. I look forward to working with you.
Accepting New Clients! If you need counseling, please reach out. Coming into counseling for the first time, can be scary for anyone. Don't let anxiety and depression rule your life. Fostering the relationship with honesty supported with both parties working hard to ensure the client meets the intended goals is my goal. Offering compassion, empathy, a safe and non-judgmental space, my clients are my primary focus. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and Julia Spain, LPC, owner of Core Balance Counseling, is my Clinical Supervisor. I look forward to working with you.
Have you tried therapy before, but found it draining or less than helpful? Many people engage in therapy only to address symptoms, without addressing their root cause. My goal is to create a safe place for clients to explore their past and present in order to move into their future with confidence. My authentic nature and strengths-based approach help me build rapport and find buy-in with clients who have difficulty opening up, as well as with those who struggle to see themselves making positive changes in their lives.
Have you tried therapy before, but found it draining or less than helpful? Many people engage in therapy only to address symptoms, without addressing their root cause. My goal is to create a safe place for clients to explore their past and present in order to move into their future with confidence. My authentic nature and strengths-based approach help me build rapport and find buy-in with clients who have difficulty opening up, as well as with those who struggle to see themselves making positive changes in their lives.
Accepting New Clients- Struggling with health/wellness, relationships, work, or your overall sense of value and purpose? What about the balancing act of it all? Feel like you have less and less to give- you are giving more than you are getting? If you are struggling, please know it is a shared struggle. You are not alone. More importantly, please know that you can regain a sense of control through prioritizing each of these important aspects of your life. Let us help you be the best version of YOU, so you can once again give all you desire to give- without the burnout!
Accepting New Clients- Struggling with health/wellness, relationships, work, or your overall sense of value and purpose? What about the balancing act of it all? Feel like you have less and less to give- you are giving more than you are getting? If you are struggling, please know it is a shared struggle. You are not alone. More importantly, please know that you can regain a sense of control through prioritizing each of these important aspects of your life. Let us help you be the best version of YOU, so you can once again give all you desire to give- without the burnout!
Experienced mental health therapist focused on trauma focused therapy for adults. CBT, Mindfulness, Strengths based, Brief solutions, ART, trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, art and sensory integration for depression. Specialty in anxiety, adhd, and trauma as it relates to relationships.
Experienced mental health therapist focused on trauma focused therapy for adults. CBT, Mindfulness, Strengths based, Brief solutions, ART, trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, art and sensory integration for depression. Specialty in anxiety, adhd, and trauma as it relates to relationships.
I have been working in the Behavioral Health field for Twenty years with experience in Community Based Services, Crisis Intervention, and in Private Practice Seventeen. During these years I have worked with a variety of Clients ranging from Eating Disorders at Banner Behavioral Hospital, Scottsdale Arizona, Serious Mental Illness in Community Services and Private Practice, but specialize in Trauma. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and partnering with my clients in recovery, healing and growth.
I have been working in the Behavioral Health field for Twenty years with experience in Community Based Services, Crisis Intervention, and in Private Practice Seventeen. During these years I have worked with a variety of Clients ranging from Eating Disorders at Banner Behavioral Hospital, Scottsdale Arizona, Serious Mental Illness in Community Services and Private Practice, but specialize in Trauma. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and partnering with my clients in recovery, healing and growth.
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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.