Gestalt Therapists in Riverside, CA
The most common ones that I have used are CBT, Gestalt, SFT, and Narrative.
Hello. My name is Marina Ramirez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been a therapist for 6 years. Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed with life's challenges and adversities? Maybe you just need guidance and help to alleviate your day? I would like to be that person to help you get through your day and help you start a journey of awareness, growth and strength. My background includes serving clients of an array of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship problems.
The most common ones that I have used are CBT, Gestalt, SFT, and Narrative.
Hello. My name is Marina Ramirez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been a therapist for 6 years. Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed with life's challenges and adversities? Maybe you just need guidance and help to alleviate your day? I would like to be that person to help you get through your day and help you start a journey of awareness, growth and strength. My background includes serving clients of an array of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship problems.
My approach is eclectic drawing on my years of experience and extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, REBT, short-term psychodynamic therapy, object relations, gestalt, narrative adaptation, motivational interviewing and imago therapy.
Hello there! I am Dana Suzanne Fortier and am a licensed clinical social worker and registered nurse seeing clients in California via telehealth sessions. I believe in the power of good therapy to help all of us to live the rich and fulfilling lives we deserve. Too often people settle for less than their dreams and then quietly slip into a grey world of indifference and resignation. Or they find they have chased the wrong dreams and are uncertain about how to make the changes their hearts and minds demand. If this describes you, therapy with me can help you.
My approach is eclectic drawing on my years of experience and extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, REBT, short-term psychodynamic therapy, object relations, gestalt, narrative adaptation, motivational interviewing and imago therapy.
Hello there! I am Dana Suzanne Fortier and am a licensed clinical social worker and registered nurse seeing clients in California via telehealth sessions. I believe in the power of good therapy to help all of us to live the rich and fulfilling lives we deserve. Too often people settle for less than their dreams and then quietly slip into a grey world of indifference and resignation. Or they find they have chased the wrong dreams and are uncertain about how to make the changes their hearts and minds demand. If this describes you, therapy with me can help you.
Chanel Treadwell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, PPS
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
I use a variety of methods and interventions, including CBT, Gestalt, and Solution-Focused, and practice with the lens of equality and holism.
Your life and happiness are important to me! The human experience is not always easy and sometimes, we need support along our journeys. Whatever your experience, concerns, needs, or aspirations for personal growth, my desire is to work with you toward those goals. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I know the development years can be difficult to navigate, especially in our ever-changing world, both for children as well as parents and guardians. I am an LGBTQ+ Ally and also specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, with all age groups, as well as academic-related concerns.
I use a variety of methods and interventions, including CBT, Gestalt, and Solution-Focused, and practice with the lens of equality and holism.
Your life and happiness are important to me! The human experience is not always easy and sometimes, we need support along our journeys. Whatever your experience, concerns, needs, or aspirations for personal growth, my desire is to work with you toward those goals. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I know the development years can be difficult to navigate, especially in our ever-changing world, both for children as well as parents and guardians. I am an LGBTQ+ Ally and also specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, with all age groups, as well as academic-related concerns.
Priscilla Willmott
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92501
I work from a Gestalt approach, which is a process-oriented perspective that aims to restore and recover the parts of ourselves that were detached.
I’m here to witness your lived in experience. I believe that who you are is a culmination of having survived the pains of life and how you learned to get love. I don't feel the need to fix you but will push you to lean into your humanity by rediscovering the parts of yourself you had to abandon to receive love. I act as a mirror for you to see yourself more clearly, to realize that love has been and is already inside of you.
I work from a Gestalt approach, which is a process-oriented perspective that aims to restore and recover the parts of ourselves that were detached.
I’m here to witness your lived in experience. I believe that who you are is a culmination of having survived the pains of life and how you learned to get love. I don't feel the need to fix you but will push you to lean into your humanity by rediscovering the parts of yourself you had to abandon to receive love. I act as a mirror for you to see yourself more clearly, to realize that love has been and is already inside of you.
AAMI Mental Health Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stress? Struggling with depression? Is your anxiety preventing you from enjoying your life? Life can be difficult and sometimes we just need someone to listen and guide us or offer fresh ideas that could help us reach a level of satisfaction and improve our quality of life. Ideally, someone with motivation, an open mind and eager to invest in their wellbeing and work on themselves to improve their life and experience joy. I understand the difficulties of maintaining a work-life balance so I offer early morning, late evening and weekend appointments. I accept Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, and United Health Care and Cigna.
Are you feeling stress? Struggling with depression? Is your anxiety preventing you from enjoying your life? Life can be difficult and sometimes we just need someone to listen and guide us or offer fresh ideas that could help us reach a level of satisfaction and improve our quality of life. Ideally, someone with motivation, an open mind and eager to invest in their wellbeing and work on themselves to improve their life and experience joy. I understand the difficulties of maintaining a work-life balance so I offer early morning, late evening and weekend appointments. I accept Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, and United Health Care and Cigna.
I am the President & CEO of Genesis Counseling. We have 4 Clinics (San Bernardino, Riverside, Victorville & Ridgecrest). I've provided mental health services as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #32218) since 1995 for individuals, couples, families of all ages, ethnic and diagnostic categories. As a clinician I offer both day and evening appointments out of several of our different locations. I am also an Ordained Pastor offering Christian Counseling from Biblical point of view. If I cannot help you perhaps one of the clinicians in our various office locations can, including areas of Psychiatry & Psychological Testing.
I am the President & CEO of Genesis Counseling. We have 4 Clinics (San Bernardino, Riverside, Victorville & Ridgecrest). I've provided mental health services as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #32218) since 1995 for individuals, couples, families of all ages, ethnic and diagnostic categories. As a clinician I offer both day and evening appointments out of several of our different locations. I am also an Ordained Pastor offering Christian Counseling from Biblical point of view. If I cannot help you perhaps one of the clinicians in our various office locations can, including areas of Psychiatry & Psychological Testing.
Life is full of changes; changes can cause anxiety, depression, fear, or grief. Whether from relationship changes, loss or misunderstandings change can be overwhelming. My experience has shown that there are a number of ways to help someone; however, there is no one size fits all approach. Utilizing your strength we can find the best approach to fit your needs to gain empowerment to overcome the challenges of change. My style is compassionate, yet direct. Utilizing compassion, empathy and reality we can build the necessary skills needed to navigate the change, as well as the tools needed for future challenges.
Life is full of changes; changes can cause anxiety, depression, fear, or grief. Whether from relationship changes, loss or misunderstandings change can be overwhelming. My experience has shown that there are a number of ways to help someone; however, there is no one size fits all approach. Utilizing your strength we can find the best approach to fit your needs to gain empowerment to overcome the challenges of change. My style is compassionate, yet direct. Utilizing compassion, empathy and reality we can build the necessary skills needed to navigate the change, as well as the tools needed for future challenges.
Krista Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505 (Online Only)
Welcome my name is Krista Edwards I’m a licensed in the state of California and Arizona. I have 20 + year of experience in the field of helping clients with trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with depression and bipolar clients. I have been working with children and families. With such vast of knowledge, I believe I am qualified to assist you move on to the next phase of your journey.
Welcome my name is Krista Edwards I’m a licensed in the state of California and Arizona. I have 20 + year of experience in the field of helping clients with trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with depression and bipolar clients. I have been working with children and families. With such vast of knowledge, I believe I am qualified to assist you move on to the next phase of your journey.
Keystones Connect Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506
Greetings. As a licensed therapist I see myself as a companion to walk along side you as an aid to help you in overcoming the roadblocks in life that have slowed you down or put your life at a full stop. Many struggles that we may encounter result in us experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and may even lead us to using substances to cope. I see these as responses to life's struggles and its not a sign that you are broken, but that you may need some help in your walk in life. I'm here not to hand you the solutions, but to help you regain your strength to overcome such roadblocks to return to your journey called life.
Greetings. As a licensed therapist I see myself as a companion to walk along side you as an aid to help you in overcoming the roadblocks in life that have slowed you down or put your life at a full stop. Many struggles that we may encounter result in us experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and may even lead us to using substances to cope. I see these as responses to life's struggles and its not a sign that you are broken, but that you may need some help in your walk in life. I'm here not to hand you the solutions, but to help you regain your strength to overcome such roadblocks to return to your journey called life.
Candice Fuimaono
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506 (Online Only)
I have 7 years of experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing severe mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. I used my background and education to help clients learn coping skills and new ways to decrease their symptoms using the skills they learn in therapy.
I have 7 years of experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing severe mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. I used my background and education to help clients learn coping skills and new ways to decrease their symptoms using the skills they learn in therapy.
Jacob Anthony Escobedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAPS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507
Therapy can be a space to confront significant life challenges, regulate intense emotions, or gain greater self awareness and insight. You may be struggling with the aftermath of trauma, grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, or navigating through life’s changes. If this sounds like you, consider working with Jacob Escobedo, licensed clinical social worker. Jacob’s clinical experience includes treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, loss, and life transitions. He utilizes a blend of “bottom up” and solution-focused approaches in therapy to promote safety & resilience.
Therapy can be a space to confront significant life challenges, regulate intense emotions, or gain greater self awareness and insight. You may be struggling with the aftermath of trauma, grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, or navigating through life’s changes. If this sounds like you, consider working with Jacob Escobedo, licensed clinical social worker. Jacob’s clinical experience includes treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, loss, and life transitions. He utilizes a blend of “bottom up” and solution-focused approaches in therapy to promote safety & resilience.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507 (Online Only)
Still feeling like no one can truly understand what you are going through? Or maybe you're just seeking to find some guidance or clarity even though it almost feels nearly impossible. Together we will understand you, your goals, and improve the relationship and dynamics that are the most important to you. As an eclectic therapist we will work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your boundaries and triggers. My speciality includes working with individuals whom have experienced trauma, addiction (dual diagnosis), mild/acute/chronic mental illness, crisis counseling, mood/depression and coaching.
Still feeling like no one can truly understand what you are going through? Or maybe you're just seeking to find some guidance or clarity even though it almost feels nearly impossible. Together we will understand you, your goals, and improve the relationship and dynamics that are the most important to you. As an eclectic therapist we will work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your boundaries and triggers. My speciality includes working with individuals whom have experienced trauma, addiction (dual diagnosis), mild/acute/chronic mental illness, crisis counseling, mood/depression and coaching.
DEREN MIKELS, LCSW Empowering People to Achieve Their Potential - I have been providing counseling for over 23 years and my private practice has been open in Riverside, CA for the past 22 years. I believe in providing supportive counseling in a non-judgmental environment in which my clients can reach their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I am confident I can help with any issue and have extensive experience with adults, teenagers and children.
DEREN MIKELS, LCSW Empowering People to Achieve Their Potential - I have been providing counseling for over 23 years and my private practice has been open in Riverside, CA for the past 22 years. I believe in providing supportive counseling in a non-judgmental environment in which my clients can reach their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I am confident I can help with any issue and have extensive experience with adults, teenagers and children.
Ashley Harrell Associate Mft #357567
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92508 (Online Only)
Navigating life and its various challenges is nothing short of arduous. The demands that we encounter daily can seem burdensome and tedious; overwhelm us to the point where we feel like we are stuck or incapable of coping. In fact, managing our diverse roles and responsibilities let alone, our well-being becomes grueling. So, what do you do? Well, by seeking counseling you have already taken the first step. As your therapist, we will work together to address your concerns and formulate a plan of action. I believe in an eclectic, integrative approach in the therapies I employ.
Navigating life and its various challenges is nothing short of arduous. The demands that we encounter daily can seem burdensome and tedious; overwhelm us to the point where we feel like we are stuck or incapable of coping. In fact, managing our diverse roles and responsibilities let alone, our well-being becomes grueling. So, what do you do? Well, by seeking counseling you have already taken the first step. As your therapist, we will work together to address your concerns and formulate a plan of action. I believe in an eclectic, integrative approach in the therapies I employ.
Erika Marie Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505 (Online Only)
Deciding to enter into professional counseling can be a scary idea, but I believe an individual’s ability to recognize that there is a problem, coupled with their willingness to work to find a solution, demonstrates courage. I have experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My passion is working alongside my clients which includes; children, adolescents, and adults; to help bring healing to those who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience.
Deciding to enter into professional counseling can be a scary idea, but I believe an individual’s ability to recognize that there is a problem, coupled with their willingness to work to find a solution, demonstrates courage. I have experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My passion is working alongside my clients which includes; children, adolescents, and adults; to help bring healing to those who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and have provided therapy and clinical supervision for almost thirty years. I specialize in working with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, recent and past trauma, relationships (monogamous, same-sex, polyamorous, open, fetish, and non-traditional), coming out and transitional gender issues, and sexual health problems. I am not religious but very spiritual and enjoy discussing spiritual issues. I employ techniques from many modalities including CBT, art therapy, experiential therapy, humanistic therapy, and more.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and have provided therapy and clinical supervision for almost thirty years. I specialize in working with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, recent and past trauma, relationships (monogamous, same-sex, polyamorous, open, fetish, and non-traditional), coming out and transitional gender issues, and sexual health problems. I am not religious but very spiritual and enjoy discussing spiritual issues. I employ techniques from many modalities including CBT, art therapy, experiential therapy, humanistic therapy, and more.
Are you having trouble managing your child's behavior? Are your child's emotional issues causing stress in your relationship? No matter what type of difficulties your/your child is experiencing, when your child struggles you struggle. This is a place where we will partner together to build upon your family's strengths and nourish your parent-child relationship.
Are you having trouble managing your child's behavior? Are your child's emotional issues causing stress in your relationship? No matter what type of difficulties your/your child is experiencing, when your child struggles you struggle. This is a place where we will partner together to build upon your family's strengths and nourish your parent-child relationship.
I believe therapy to be an approach that heals the soul. I encourage a caring and accepting environment in which the therapist-client relationship is a key aspect of the healing process. My ideal client is one who wishes to grow and heal through the process of personal exploration, skill development and commitment to their healing journey.I have experience treating individuals with emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, panic, and relational issues through the use of short-term CBT and (long-term) insight oriented therapy like Existential and Psychodynamic therapy.
I believe therapy to be an approach that heals the soul. I encourage a caring and accepting environment in which the therapist-client relationship is a key aspect of the healing process. My ideal client is one who wishes to grow and heal through the process of personal exploration, skill development and commitment to their healing journey.I have experience treating individuals with emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, panic, and relational issues through the use of short-term CBT and (long-term) insight oriented therapy like Existential and Psychodynamic therapy.
Stellar Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
We know therapy is a unique and special relationship. It can be positive and transformative in scope. However, beginning the therapeutic process can be scary and threatening. We want to assure you, we will support and nurture your journey of positive growth to lead a better life. Our mission is offering a proactive approach to your treatment to help you solve life conflicts and change ineffective behaviors.
We know therapy is a unique and special relationship. It can be positive and transformative in scope. However, beginning the therapeutic process can be scary and threatening. We want to assure you, we will support and nurture your journey of positive growth to lead a better life. Our mission is offering a proactive approach to your treatment to help you solve life conflicts and change ineffective behaviors.
Talk Therapy Center was founded to provide client's craft therapy (rather than bargain basement/hand out worksheets therapy). Our employees are required to have reasonable caseloads and take insurance, even if they are specialists in their fields. We take pride in creating an office environment that is both comfortable for our clients as well as our therapists. We have over 30 therapists listed on our website ready to help you with your issues.
Talk Therapy Center was founded to provide client's craft therapy (rather than bargain basement/hand out worksheets therapy). Our employees are required to have reasonable caseloads and take insurance, even if they are specialists in their fields. We take pride in creating an office environment that is both comfortable for our clients as well as our therapists. We have over 30 therapists listed on our website ready to help you with your issues.
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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.