Gestalt Therapists in Palmdale, CA
As a therapist I utilize the therapeutic techniques of Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral, Client Centered and Solution-Focused therapies.
My goal is to help you be the best you possible. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will begin to deal with long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with a variety of issues including autism, ADD/ADHD, Dementia and Alzheimer's, aging and mortality, grief and loss, gambling addiction, bariatric and eating disorders, trauma, anxiety issues, and OCD.
As a therapist I utilize the therapeutic techniques of Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral, Client Centered and Solution-Focused therapies.
My goal is to help you be the best you possible. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will begin to deal with long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with a variety of issues including autism, ADD/ADHD, Dementia and Alzheimer's, aging and mortality, grief and loss, gambling addiction, bariatric and eating disorders, trauma, anxiety issues, and OCD.
Hello! My name is Emily Wong, and I am an LMFT. I take a compassionate approach to helping people identify their strengths and work through their struggles, but I also keep it real and authentically reflect what I am seeing. I enjoy working with many populations, but my focus areas are eating disorders, couples, anxiety, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic approach and incorporate themes from Gestalt and other humanistic modalities. I have a background in yoga, so I also enjoy bringing in breath and somatic work (only for the clients who want it!). I also work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective.
Hello! My name is Emily Wong, and I am an LMFT. I take a compassionate approach to helping people identify their strengths and work through their struggles, but I also keep it real and authentically reflect what I am seeing. I enjoy working with many populations, but my focus areas are eating disorders, couples, anxiety, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic approach and incorporate themes from Gestalt and other humanistic modalities. I have a background in yoga, so I also enjoy bringing in breath and somatic work (only for the clients who want it!). I also work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective.
Hola, I am Colijia Feliz, and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am based in Visalia, CA (The Central Valley, just south of Fresno, CA) and work statewide via telehealth. I am a woman of color, (mixed race), half Black and half Mexican. My approach to therapy is to help individuals understand how their past and traumas affect their present and decision-making, help them to realize their inner strengths, and how these issues also affect families, friends, etc.
Hola, I am Colijia Feliz, and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am based in Visalia, CA (The Central Valley, just south of Fresno, CA) and work statewide via telehealth. I am a woman of color, (mixed race), half Black and half Mexican. My approach to therapy is to help individuals understand how their past and traumas affect their present and decision-making, help them to realize their inner strengths, and how these issues also affect families, friends, etc.
My name is Christine Denstaedt and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I appreciate the courage it takes to seek therapy. My foundational approach to therapy is based on how experiences create beliefs and beliefs influence our choice which can open our lives up for new possibilities. I am passionate about supporting people who are ready to discover how choice can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
My name is Christine Denstaedt and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I appreciate the courage it takes to seek therapy. My foundational approach to therapy is based on how experiences create beliefs and beliefs influence our choice which can open our lives up for new possibilities. I am passionate about supporting people who are ready to discover how choice can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Is perfectionism and people pleasing leaving you feeling blue? Do you struggle with brain fog and have no idea what brain fog is? Does cynicism know you too well? If any of this fits you, hit that reset button. I’m that clinician with direction. You are meant to have a thriving headspace. I've been here before so I will assist you with returning to your authentic self. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other stressors that are unwelcome in your headspace will not be in control. I gotcha you. Experienced with working in a diverse population, ethnicity, gender, spirituality, age, nationality, socio-economic status, and belief system.
Is perfectionism and people pleasing leaving you feeling blue? Do you struggle with brain fog and have no idea what brain fog is? Does cynicism know you too well? If any of this fits you, hit that reset button. I’m that clinician with direction. You are meant to have a thriving headspace. I've been here before so I will assist you with returning to your authentic self. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other stressors that are unwelcome in your headspace will not be in control. I gotcha you. Experienced with working in a diverse population, ethnicity, gender, spirituality, age, nationality, socio-economic status, and belief system.
You deserve to live as authentically and with as much integrity as you desire in order to be the best version of yourself, but this can be difficult at times. The journey can be full of discovery or even feel scary. The things we think can lead us to our goals may not be as fulfilling as we thought. Sometimes because of what has happened before or what we think might happen. Change can be hard. It can feel overwhelming. It's different for everyone.
You deserve to live as authentically and with as much integrity as you desire in order to be the best version of yourself, but this can be difficult at times. The journey can be full of discovery or even feel scary. The things we think can lead us to our goals may not be as fulfilling as we thought. Sometimes because of what has happened before or what we think might happen. Change can be hard. It can feel overwhelming. It's different for everyone.
Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palmdale, CA 93552
Welcome, I'm Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is committed to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My mission is to help you build stronger, more connected relationships while fostering emotional growth and resilience. My role as your guide is to help you identify and achieve your treatment goals by developing a strong, authentic relationship with you, teaching you valuable skills, and working collaboratively toward progress.
Welcome, I'm Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is committed to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My mission is to help you build stronger, more connected relationships while fostering emotional growth and resilience. My role as your guide is to help you identify and achieve your treatment goals by developing a strong, authentic relationship with you, teaching you valuable skills, and working collaboratively toward progress.
Growth Rings Relationship & Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palmdale, CA 93550
Are you ready to change your life for the better? No matter what you are going through, remember: you are not your problem! Life is both complicated and stressful, and we are not born with "how-to" instructions or "live-life-this-way" manuals. We are all in a process of trying to find personal security while feeling our way through life. I invite you to work with me to untangle and understand your life, increase personal security and life satisfaction, and resolve issues and symptoms that are holding you back from becoming the person you really want to be.
Are you ready to change your life for the better? No matter what you are going through, remember: you are not your problem! Life is both complicated and stressful, and we are not born with "how-to" instructions or "live-life-this-way" manuals. We are all in a process of trying to find personal security while feeling our way through life. I invite you to work with me to untangle and understand your life, increase personal security and life satisfaction, and resolve issues and symptoms that are holding you back from becoming the person you really want to be.
My name is Mija Lee, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping my clients regain inner balance and control through life’s challenges and struggles. I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2017 in outpatient mental health clinics and school districts and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, gender issues, developmental disorders including ADHD and Autism related issues, and behavioral issues in various age groups.
My name is Mija Lee, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping my clients regain inner balance and control through life’s challenges and struggles. I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2017 in outpatient mental health clinics and school districts and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, gender issues, developmental disorders including ADHD and Autism related issues, and behavioral issues in various age groups.
I have been licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist for over 20 years. As a trained and experienced therapist, my education background includes MS in Counseling Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, MS in Psychology, and Doctor of Psychology from the University of La Verne, California. My passion is to help my clients develop meaningful behavioral changes and learn coping strategies to use to navigate through life struggles. It takes courage to ask for help and I take it seriously to create an emotionally safe environment where my clients can speak freely about their struggles with no judgment.
I have been licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist for over 20 years. As a trained and experienced therapist, my education background includes MS in Counseling Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, MS in Psychology, and Doctor of Psychology from the University of La Verne, California. My passion is to help my clients develop meaningful behavioral changes and learn coping strategies to use to navigate through life struggles. It takes courage to ask for help and I take it seriously to create an emotionally safe environment where my clients can speak freely about their struggles with no judgment.
Hello, I am Dr. Irene Cortez, DMFT; I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have my Licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy. My practice centers around working with individuals who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and stressors. I have extensive history working with young children and adolescents regarding parenting skills, ADHD, and behavioral issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with young and older adults. In my practice I work with patients who are learning to cope with depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms.
Hello, I am Dr. Irene Cortez, DMFT; I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have my Licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy. My practice centers around working with individuals who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and stressors. I have extensive history working with young children and adolescents regarding parenting skills, ADHD, and behavioral issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with young and older adults. In my practice I work with patients who are learning to cope with depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms.
My name is Sandra Lynn-Fulcher, LMFT. I approach our therapeutic relationship with the understanding that each person is unique via their experiences both socially and in their family of origin and that each person views life from their own special point of view. I see my part as understanding each client and learning from you how you experience and see the world. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change.
My name is Sandra Lynn-Fulcher, LMFT. I approach our therapeutic relationship with the understanding that each person is unique via their experiences both socially and in their family of origin and that each person views life from their own special point of view. I see my part as understanding each client and learning from you how you experience and see the world. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change.
Krystal Mallory, MA, LMFT Clinical Director – MH Outpatient Krystal began working at Path in 2022 and is happy to come on board with such a great company doing great work with our youth and adults in the surrounding area as a Clinician. Krystal began her work in an all-girls group home in 2007. Krystal also has experience working with adolescents and youth who have been incarcerated or involved in the Department of Children and Family Services. Krystal’s most recently worked as a Clinical Director overseeing clinicians working with at risk clients ages from 0-65.
Krystal Mallory, MA, LMFT Clinical Director – MH Outpatient Krystal began working at Path in 2022 and is happy to come on board with such a great company doing great work with our youth and adults in the surrounding area as a Clinician. Krystal began her work in an all-girls group home in 2007. Krystal also has experience working with adolescents and youth who have been incarcerated or involved in the Department of Children and Family Services. Krystal’s most recently worked as a Clinical Director overseeing clinicians working with at risk clients ages from 0-65.
Hello, my name is Lavinia Rosen. I am an LCSW, 121583, with the state of California. My focus on therapy is getting one to learn how to manage their feelings and thoughts that can result in negative behaviors. I strive to provide psychoeducation to my clients with their diagnosis, symptoms, and how their symptoms, stressors, or anxiety relate to behaviors. I focus on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and clients with severe mental illness.
Hello, my name is Lavinia Rosen. I am an LCSW, 121583, with the state of California. My focus on therapy is getting one to learn how to manage their feelings and thoughts that can result in negative behaviors. I strive to provide psychoeducation to my clients with their diagnosis, symptoms, and how their symptoms, stressors, or anxiety relate to behaviors. I focus on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and clients with severe mental illness.
Danielle Lovelady Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palmdale, CA 93551 (Online Only)
Life is full of challenges and sometimes we just need someone to talk to about it. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in multiple states with experience working with diverse populations. My specialty areas include working with veterans, trauma victims, PTSD, medical illnesses and LGBTQ. Helping individuals and families improve their quality of life is important to me. Book with me today by clicking on my website.
Life is full of challenges and sometimes we just need someone to talk to about it. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in multiple states with experience working with diverse populations. My specialty areas include working with veterans, trauma victims, PTSD, medical illnesses and LGBTQ. Helping individuals and families improve their quality of life is important to me. Book with me today by clicking on my website.
Tarzana Treatment Centers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palmdale, CA 93552 (Online Only)
ello, my name is Alex and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and I have been providing treatment for 16 years in mental health. I have provided therapy for adults, children, families, couples, and support groups. Some of the areas related to mental health that I have addressed are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, parenting problems, and I work with fathers struggling to parent their children as a result of historical trauma.
ello, my name is Alex and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and I have been providing treatment for 16 years in mental health. I have provided therapy for adults, children, families, couples, and support groups. Some of the areas related to mental health that I have addressed are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, parenting problems, and I work with fathers struggling to parent their children as a result of historical trauma.
Dr. Alicia Dukoff, Psy.D, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palmdale, CA 93551
I work with a wide range of clientele including individuals, couples, families and adolescents. In a nurturing and safe therapeutic environment, I work in collaboration with clients on the journey to self discovery, healing past traumas and removing the blocks to invite new space for growth and greater sense of fulfillment in life. In addition to my specialization in sex therapy, I work with individuals with depression, anxiety and PTSD.
I work with a wide range of clientele including individuals, couples, families and adolescents. In a nurturing and safe therapeutic environment, I work in collaboration with clients on the journey to self discovery, healing past traumas and removing the blocks to invite new space for growth and greater sense of fulfillment in life. In addition to my specialization in sex therapy, I work with individuals with depression, anxiety and PTSD.
My name is Rebekah, and over the past 10 years social work and social equality has been my focus in my career. I have been working with youth and families for my entire career and have found joy in the success of others and watching individuals grow into their most authentic selves. I have a passion for family systems and understanding the role each individual has. My experience has been in substance use, individuals who have been unhoused, victims of sexual abuse, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and adult children of substance users.
My name is Rebekah, and over the past 10 years social work and social equality has been my focus in my career. I have been working with youth and families for my entire career and have found joy in the success of others and watching individuals grow into their most authentic selves. I have a passion for family systems and understanding the role each individual has. My experience has been in substance use, individuals who have been unhoused, victims of sexual abuse, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and adult children of substance users.
My name is Andrew Marzan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and severe mental health disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression and stress disorders.
My name is Andrew Marzan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and severe mental health disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression and stress disorders.
Are you in a toxic or unhealthy relationship? Do you struggle with parent-child conflict? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or low self-esteem? If so, you have come to the right place! My passion is being of service to others. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental, client-centered environment. While using a collaborative approach, I integrate a mindfulness technique to assist individuals with finding their purpose.
Are you in a toxic or unhealthy relationship? Do you struggle with parent-child conflict? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or low self-esteem? If so, you have come to the right place! My passion is being of service to others. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental, client-centered environment. While using a collaborative approach, I integrate a mindfulness technique to assist individuals with finding their purpose.
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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.