Gestalt Therapists in Ramona, CA
Veronica Zepeda is a licensed clinical social worker who has specialized in providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and young adults. Veronica takes an eclectic approach and is skilled in treating individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, attention, impulsivity, and defiant behavior. Veronica's therapeutic framework is guided by trauma-informed care, CBT, solution-focused, reality therapy, and much more. Veronica acknowledges the challenge that comes along with opening up about life experiences that may elicit difficult emotions.
Veronica Zepeda is a licensed clinical social worker who has specialized in providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and young adults. Veronica takes an eclectic approach and is skilled in treating individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, attention, impulsivity, and defiant behavior. Veronica's therapeutic framework is guided by trauma-informed care, CBT, solution-focused, reality therapy, and much more. Veronica acknowledges the challenge that comes along with opening up about life experiences that may elicit difficult emotions.
"Hello, You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The Outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. I will walk by you on this journey. Let me introduce myself so that you get to know me a bit better. I am a psychotherapist currently providing Telehealth to children and adults. I also own private practice for counseling to serve people with multicultural backgrounds. Since 2006, my multicultural experience extends from serving Holocaust survivors to incarcerated clients in three different countries.
"Hello, You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The Outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. I will walk by you on this journey. Let me introduce myself so that you get to know me a bit better. I am a psychotherapist currently providing Telehealth to children and adults. I also own private practice for counseling to serve people with multicultural backgrounds. Since 2006, my multicultural experience extends from serving Holocaust survivors to incarcerated clients in three different countries.
Hello, my name is Austin Jones and I'm a licensed therapist (139713) in California. I believe in providing accessible, evidence-based mental health resources that align with people’s goals — from finding motivation, direction, peace, and purpose in life, to building healthy relationships and a successful career. There is no "typical" client for me, and I see therapy as caring about a person and their core concerns rather than treating a condition. Something happens every day that reminds me how fortunate I am to be doing this work.
Hello, my name is Austin Jones and I'm a licensed therapist (139713) in California. I believe in providing accessible, evidence-based mental health resources that align with people’s goals — from finding motivation, direction, peace, and purpose in life, to building healthy relationships and a successful career. There is no "typical" client for me, and I see therapy as caring about a person and their core concerns rather than treating a condition. Something happens every day that reminds me how fortunate I am to be doing this work.
I am a fun hippie lady with extensive experience in Sexual trauma, DV, Children, Adolescence, trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, end of life, and so many other things. It is my life's purpose to help you find yours and help you live to your highest potential. I most often utilize therapy modalities such as Existentialism, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Emotion Coaching, Gottman, Psychodynamic, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy, Attachment theory, and Somatic therapies.
I am a fun hippie lady with extensive experience in Sexual trauma, DV, Children, Adolescence, trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, end of life, and so many other things. It is my life's purpose to help you find yours and help you live to your highest potential. I most often utilize therapy modalities such as Existentialism, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Emotion Coaching, Gottman, Psychodynamic, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy, Attachment theory, and Somatic therapies.
I'm Anita Harutunian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience. My strength lies in my ability to develop genuine connections with clients. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I work with clients who seek help with depression, anxiety, major life changes, addiction, chemical dependency, and relationship problems. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals who suffer from alcoholism, and addiction, as well as their family members who struggle with boundaries, codependency, and emotional pain.
I'm Anita Harutunian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience. My strength lies in my ability to develop genuine connections with clients. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I work with clients who seek help with depression, anxiety, major life changes, addiction, chemical dependency, and relationship problems. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals who suffer from alcoholism, and addiction, as well as their family members who struggle with boundaries, codependency, and emotional pain.
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Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Online Therapists
Because I use the Gestalt approach, I work in the hear and now.
My name is Jonathan Gomez LMFT 135094. My Specialty areas include Depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, childhood trauma and past trauma, grief and loss, parenting issues, anger management and life transitions. My therapy approaches are mainly Gestalt although I was also trained in psychodynamic and trauma informed care. I Work with adults and teenagers. Bilingual: Spanish. I typically work with Adults and teenagers. I love seeing the change in the client. Once change happens, it is like a whirlwind. That drives me to continue to do this work.
Because I use the Gestalt approach, I work in the hear and now.
My name is Jonathan Gomez LMFT 135094. My Specialty areas include Depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, childhood trauma and past trauma, grief and loss, parenting issues, anger management and life transitions. My therapy approaches are mainly Gestalt although I was also trained in psychodynamic and trauma informed care. I Work with adults and teenagers. Bilingual: Spanish. I typically work with Adults and teenagers. I love seeing the change in the client. Once change happens, it is like a whirlwind. That drives me to continue to do this work.
Dr. Fuller offers a comprehensive method of psychotherapy which integrates elements from the humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, energy psychology, gestalt, mindfulness, complex trauma, and positive psychology fields. He works with each person individually to construct a useful approach to problem resolution in as efficient and cost-effective a manner as possible. Dr. Fuller also offers brief consulting services which address areas in which a person feels "blocked" or somehow unable to perform at their best, e.g., parenting, financial prosperity, forming healthy relationships, and peak performance in business or sports.
Dr. Fuller offers a comprehensive method of psychotherapy which integrates elements from the humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, energy psychology, gestalt, mindfulness, complex trauma, and positive psychology fields. He works with each person individually to construct a useful approach to problem resolution in as efficient and cost-effective a manner as possible. Dr. Fuller also offers brief consulting services which address areas in which a person feels "blocked" or somehow unable to perform at their best, e.g., parenting, financial prosperity, forming healthy relationships, and peak performance in business or sports.
I tend to use different strategies, modalities, coping skills and interventions from numerous treatment methods such as narrative, RET, reality focused, CBT, Gestalt along with a directive approach.
My name is Richard Lenchner, LMFT and I have been a practicing therapist for approximately 31 years. I believe that everyone deserves a happy and healthy life. This can be achieved when you learn how to balance your life emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally (ESPM). I specialize in helping individuals deal with addiction/recovery, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, codependency, motivation, self-esteem/worth and finding their balance. Together we can work on helping you achieve confidence, happiness and a fulfilling life.
I tend to use different strategies, modalities, coping skills and interventions from numerous treatment methods such as narrative, RET, reality focused, CBT, Gestalt along with a directive approach.
My name is Richard Lenchner, LMFT and I have been a practicing therapist for approximately 31 years. I believe that everyone deserves a happy and healthy life. This can be achieved when you learn how to balance your life emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally (ESPM). I specialize in helping individuals deal with addiction/recovery, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, codependency, motivation, self-esteem/worth and finding their balance. Together we can work on helping you achieve confidence, happiness and a fulfilling life.
Hi there, I'm Maricela, a licensed clinical social worker. I work with individuals 18+. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, and spirituality. My therapeutic approach consists of motivational interviewing, Christian Counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt, solution-focused, trauma-focused, strength-based, supportive, and grief. I am open to speaking with you about your Christian faith and how that affects your life and decisions if you choose. I will sit with you while we get you through whatever it is that is bothering you without judgment. You are not alone.
Hi there, I'm Maricela, a licensed clinical social worker. I work with individuals 18+. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, and spirituality. My therapeutic approach consists of motivational interviewing, Christian Counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt, solution-focused, trauma-focused, strength-based, supportive, and grief. I am open to speaking with you about your Christian faith and how that affects your life and decisions if you choose. I will sit with you while we get you through whatever it is that is bothering you without judgment. You are not alone.
Danielle Joy Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373 (Online Only)
Life can be hard and sometimes we need time and space to pause, reflect, and grow. I enjoy providing a safe, warm, non-judgmental space for someone at whatever stage of life they are in. I think therapy should be tailored to suit ones individual needs so I enjoy being collaborative with my clients and figuring out how they can get the most out of their experience in therapy. I use a lot of different therapy modalities but some of my favorites are CBT, DBT, Narrative, Gestalt, and NLP.
Life can be hard and sometimes we need time and space to pause, reflect, and grow. I enjoy providing a safe, warm, non-judgmental space for someone at whatever stage of life they are in. I think therapy should be tailored to suit ones individual needs so I enjoy being collaborative with my clients and figuring out how they can get the most out of their experience in therapy. I use a lot of different therapy modalities but some of my favorites are CBT, DBT, Narrative, Gestalt, and NLP.
Alanna Taormina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672 (Online Only)
I take a holistic approach to therapy and address client's concerns from the perspective of their mind, body, and spirit. My role is one of a guide along the journey to wholeness. I offer illumination of integral pieces along your path and help you to integrate these pieces to become a happier, healthier, more authentic you! I truly believe that each individual can heal from emotional pain. I am competent in a variety of theoretical approaches including: Psychodynamic, Transpersonal, Client centered, Humanistic, Gestalt, and CBT. I am trained in EMDR and clinical hypnosis.
I take a holistic approach to therapy and address client's concerns from the perspective of their mind, body, and spirit. My role is one of a guide along the journey to wholeness. I offer illumination of integral pieces along your path and help you to integrate these pieces to become a happier, healthier, more authentic you! I truly believe that each individual can heal from emotional pain. I am competent in a variety of theoretical approaches including: Psychodynamic, Transpersonal, Client centered, Humanistic, Gestalt, and CBT. I am trained in EMDR and clinical hypnosis.
Miracle Activation Center
Pastoral Counselor, OMC, CHT
Verified Verified
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
We use cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, internal family systems, and hypnotherapy modalities.
We have a four-fold mission: To be a channel to eradicate spiritual and physical hunger, to make the invisible visible, to bring clarity to every situation, and to bring unifying solutions to all individuals and organizations. Through education and counseling, our clients receive practical tools to navigate all relationships in their life from a place of compassion and strength. By inviting each person's Inner Guide to lead the way, our client's lives are transformed as they develop healthier Self-identities that ensure healing from grief, loss, early childhood trauma, addiction, and improved personal and work relationships.
We use cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, internal family systems, and hypnotherapy modalities.
We have a four-fold mission: To be a channel to eradicate spiritual and physical hunger, to make the invisible visible, to bring clarity to every situation, and to bring unifying solutions to all individuals and organizations. Through education and counseling, our clients receive practical tools to navigate all relationships in their life from a place of compassion and strength. By inviting each person's Inner Guide to lead the way, our client's lives are transformed as they develop healthier Self-identities that ensure healing from grief, loss, early childhood trauma, addiction, and improved personal and work relationships.
Mary Ortenburger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-S, C-IAYT, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
My specialties include: Gestalt Therapy, eating disorders, trauma, EMDR, anxiety, couples therapy, complex trauma, somatic experiencing, dissociative disorders & trauma informed yoga therapy.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment for my clients. Overall, I use an very authentic, egalitarian, honest, direct, dialogic and relational approach. I focus on the ability of clients to make changes and find freedom in their lives by utilizing their unique potential, accepting personal responsibility, and exploring the meaning in life that they desire. My style stems from my belief that the client's own internal knowledge, strength, and commitment to change is what ultimately holds the power. Relational Gestalt therapy highly informs my clinical work and therapeutic style.
My specialties include: Gestalt Therapy, eating disorders, trauma, EMDR, anxiety, couples therapy, complex trauma, somatic experiencing, dissociative disorders & trauma informed yoga therapy.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment for my clients. Overall, I use an very authentic, egalitarian, honest, direct, dialogic and relational approach. I focus on the ability of clients to make changes and find freedom in their lives by utilizing their unique potential, accepting personal responsibility, and exploring the meaning in life that they desire. My style stems from my belief that the client's own internal knowledge, strength, and commitment to change is what ultimately holds the power. Relational Gestalt therapy highly informs my clinical work and therapeutic style.
Hello, I'm Mike Valenzuela, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have experience working with a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some of my clients include veterans, LGBTQ community, and individuals struggling with communication, relationship, goal setting, depression, and traumatic experiences. My approach is varied depending on the cl needs and goals and may include Gestalt, CBT, Solution Focused, IFS, DBT, Trauma Informed care and Attachment theory. My approach is eclectic and client centered approach. I can help you gain a different perspective into past emotional experiences that may be affecting you today.
Hello, I'm Mike Valenzuela, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have experience working with a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some of my clients include veterans, LGBTQ community, and individuals struggling with communication, relationship, goal setting, depression, and traumatic experiences. My approach is varied depending on the cl needs and goals and may include Gestalt, CBT, Solution Focused, IFS, DBT, Trauma Informed care and Attachment theory. My approach is eclectic and client centered approach. I can help you gain a different perspective into past emotional experiences that may be affecting you today.
My favorites include Narrative Therapy, Existential, Emotion-Focused, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, CBT, Gestalt, and Inner-Child work.
Hello, my name is Carissa Smith (LMFT130892). The therapeutic journey is the most important aspect of therapy, and I am always honored to assist clients with that journey in any way I can. People are complex, diverse, and interesting, and based on my experience, are just trying to do the best they can. I am comfortable with adult individuals (18+) across the lifespan. A true passion of mine is working with couples though.
My favorites include Narrative Therapy, Existential, Emotion-Focused, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, CBT, Gestalt, and Inner-Child work.
Hello, my name is Carissa Smith (LMFT130892). The therapeutic journey is the most important aspect of therapy, and I am always honored to assist clients with that journey in any way I can. People are complex, diverse, and interesting, and based on my experience, are just trying to do the best they can. I am comfortable with adult individuals (18+) across the lifespan. A true passion of mine is working with couples though.
As a trauma-focused therapist, I utilize a range of evidence-based practices, including Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Gestalt, and Psychoeducation, to help clients process their experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and promote growth and resiliency.
My name is Anabel Robles, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). As a trauma-informed and domestic violence therapist, my role is to help clients process their past traumatic experiences. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space to empower my clients, help them with the healing process, and move forward on their own terms. I have worked with various populations, including children and adults, who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, anxiety, and depression.
As a trauma-focused therapist, I utilize a range of evidence-based practices, including Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Gestalt, and Psychoeducation, to help clients process their experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and promote growth and resiliency.
My name is Anabel Robles, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). As a trauma-informed and domestic violence therapist, my role is to help clients process their past traumatic experiences. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space to empower my clients, help them with the healing process, and move forward on their own terms. I have worked with various populations, including children and adults, who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, anxiety, and depression.
Finding a therapist can be challenging and scary so I applaud you for taking the first step. I believe it is an honor and privilege to be a part of someone's journey and healing and want you to feel safe and comfortable so you can be yourself and explore your past, present and future self. I work from a mixture of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt and psychodynamic. However, everyone is very unique and I always meet clients where they are.
Finding a therapist can be challenging and scary so I applaud you for taking the first step. I believe it is an honor and privilege to be a part of someone's journey and healing and want you to feel safe and comfortable so you can be yourself and explore your past, present and future self. I work from a mixture of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt and psychodynamic. However, everyone is very unique and I always meet clients where they are.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic therapy, Family System, Reality Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Humanistic therapy Therapy and Solution focus therapy.
Dr. Nasrin Vossough is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals 18 and older. I would like to help you to be more enthusiastic and optimistic about life. I enjoy working with adults overcoming life challenges and obstacles through mindfulness, relationship building, stress management, awerness, and much more.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic therapy, Family System, Reality Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Humanistic therapy Therapy and Solution focus therapy.
Dr. Nasrin Vossough is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals 18 and older. I would like to help you to be more enthusiastic and optimistic about life. I enjoy working with adults overcoming life challenges and obstacles through mindfulness, relationship building, stress management, awerness, and much more.
Lauren Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, LICSW, NET III, ART
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
Philadelphia Child & Family Therapy Training Center 3 yrs, 3 yr intensive training with the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia, 8 week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program.
I create a nurturing and safe environment for you and loved ones to explore ways to reconnect with yourself and show up in relationships. I provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, Coaching, and application of Neuro-Emotional Technique, Applied Kinesiology, and bioenergetic healing to encourage healing at the unconscious level, releasing inherited emotional and intergenerational DNA. This allows for results in a shorter time frame. Together, we will tailor your path to healing and living the life you desire. I work with children, teens, and adults in the context of individual, family, and couples therapy, and groups.
Philadelphia Child & Family Therapy Training Center 3 yrs, 3 yr intensive training with the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia, 8 week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program.
I create a nurturing and safe environment for you and loved ones to explore ways to reconnect with yourself and show up in relationships. I provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, Coaching, and application of Neuro-Emotional Technique, Applied Kinesiology, and bioenergetic healing to encourage healing at the unconscious level, releasing inherited emotional and intergenerational DNA. This allows for results in a shorter time frame. Together, we will tailor your path to healing and living the life you desire. I work with children, teens, and adults in the context of individual, family, and couples therapy, and groups.
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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.