Gestalt Therapists in San Ramon, CA

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Treehouse Family Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
HELP! WE NEED HELP!!! Treehouse Family Counseling Services has successfully treated individuals and families in the Tri-Valley area for over 20 years. Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges need extra help to figure out. We are master level practitioners specializing in work with individuals, children, teens, adults and families. Do you need someone who will really listen and help you or your family members figure things out? We work as a treatment team to ensure that your family is thriving. Growth and healing start here because this is a safe place for the whole family heal.
HELP! WE NEED HELP!!! Treehouse Family Counseling Services has successfully treated individuals and families in the Tri-Valley area for over 20 years. Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges need extra help to figure out. We are master level practitioners specializing in work with individuals, children, teens, adults and families. Do you need someone who will really listen and help you or your family members figure things out? We work as a treatment team to ensure that your family is thriving. Growth and healing start here because this is a safe place for the whole family heal.
(925) 238-8912 View (925) 238-8912
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Jing Zhang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
I am also a school counselor in two public schools. My clients have been focused on children and teenagers. I not only work with minors who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression due to low self-steem, family and life change, enviromental stress, and trauma, but also with parents to improve their parenting skills, change the family dynamic to help the family grow as whole. I speak both English and Mandarin.
I am also a school counselor in two public schools. My clients have been focused on children and teenagers. I not only work with minors who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression due to low self-steem, family and life change, enviromental stress, and trauma, but also with parents to improve their parenting skills, change the family dynamic to help the family grow as whole. I speak both English and Mandarin.
(925) 396-7967 View (925) 396-7967
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Community Presbyterian Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Community Presbyterian Counseling Center provides a safe and confidential setting to enable people to heal emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Counseling services are provided to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our professional staff are here to assist you with: handling life's transitions and loss; conquering addictions; managing stress; coping with depression and anxiety; strengthening marriage and family relationships; and discovering spiritual resources for healing. We are available for both in-person and video sessions.
Community Presbyterian Counseling Center provides a safe and confidential setting to enable people to heal emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Counseling services are provided to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our professional staff are here to assist you with: handling life's transitions and loss; conquering addictions; managing stress; coping with depression and anxiety; strengthening marriage and family relationships; and discovering spiritual resources for healing. We are available for both in-person and video sessions.
(925) 231-8166 View (925) 231-8166
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Grace Nichols
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
My greatest desire is for you to flourish and be free. Change is always difficult - even good change. If you need support during any transitional phase of life, I am happy to help. I have specific training and experience in many realms, including: young adult transitions & adjustment, depression & anxiety, mothering & post-partum, parenting children with disabilities, trauma & abuse, gender identity, sexual orientation, spiritual growth, religious harm, & anti-racism. I work with young adults, adults, committed partners, gender non-conforming, intersex, & trans individuals, families, caregivers, empaths & highly sensitive people.
My greatest desire is for you to flourish and be free. Change is always difficult - even good change. If you need support during any transitional phase of life, I am happy to help. I have specific training and experience in many realms, including: young adult transitions & adjustment, depression & anxiety, mothering & post-partum, parenting children with disabilities, trauma & abuse, gender identity, sexual orientation, spiritual growth, religious harm, & anti-racism. I work with young adults, adults, committed partners, gender non-conforming, intersex, & trans individuals, families, caregivers, empaths & highly sensitive people.
(925) 854-4257 View (925) 854-4257
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Community Presbyterian Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT, CImTT, CMAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583  (Online Only)
Having trouble changing habits or becoming your best self? Experiencing hardship in life or marriage? As Manager of the Sexual Recovery Program at CPCC, I focus on helping men and find relief from addictions and emotional distress. I believe God's intervention in counseling is found in knowing our true self through Christ's perspective. No matter where you are, I'll meet you there. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with my MA in MFT from St. Mary's College.
Having trouble changing habits or becoming your best self? Experiencing hardship in life or marriage? As Manager of the Sexual Recovery Program at CPCC, I focus on helping men and find relief from addictions and emotional distress. I believe God's intervention in counseling is found in knowing our true self through Christ's perspective. No matter where you are, I'll meet you there. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with my MA in MFT from St. Mary's College.
(925) 684-8924 View (925) 684-8924
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Kathleen Brand
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
Unprocessed grief and trauma are often at the core of many problems that can manifest into negative symptoms such as anxiety, depression, inability to focus, and relationship issues. I specialize in everyday challenges and traumas relating to grief, loss, anticipatory loss, care giving, serious medical diagnosis, life transitions, death, and finding purpose. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Art Therapist and a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner with over a decade of extensive experience in working with grief, loss, and trauma.
Unprocessed grief and trauma are often at the core of many problems that can manifest into negative symptoms such as anxiety, depression, inability to focus, and relationship issues. I specialize in everyday challenges and traumas relating to grief, loss, anticipatory loss, care giving, serious medical diagnosis, life transitions, death, and finding purpose. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Art Therapist and a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner with over a decade of extensive experience in working with grief, loss, and trauma.
(650) 300-4161 View (650) 300-4161
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Laurel Vandiver Ben
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94582
Are you feeling low on energy and lacking the motivation to do anything? Do you feel tense or “on edge” throughout your day? Maybe you are feeling hopeless and sad but aren't sure exactly why. Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? These problems don’t have to follow you forever. I support my clients in developing improved relationships in their lives, positive mindsets, increased motivation and more. In my practice, I focus on treating the whole person- not just their symptoms.
Are you feeling low on energy and lacking the motivation to do anything? Do you feel tense or “on edge” throughout your day? Maybe you are feeling hopeless and sad but aren't sure exactly why. Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? These problems don’t have to follow you forever. I support my clients in developing improved relationships in their lives, positive mindsets, increased motivation and more. In my practice, I focus on treating the whole person- not just their symptoms.
(925) 660-7863 View (925) 660-7863
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Jamie Franklin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
Whether simple change, or complete transformation, a personal goal of becoming more aware, resolving inner conflict, committing to personal therapy is a significant step in the direction of accomplishing your goal. Therapy with Jamie Franklin is a sacred space. A space where your comfort and vulnerability are prioritized to achieve maximum safety to explore thoughts, feelings, actions, and patterns. I enjoy witnessing the enlightenment process as well as cheering on clients as they reach their full potential. I work from a posture of genuine curiosity to assist clients achieve their desired change.
Whether simple change, or complete transformation, a personal goal of becoming more aware, resolving inner conflict, committing to personal therapy is a significant step in the direction of accomplishing your goal. Therapy with Jamie Franklin is a sacred space. A space where your comfort and vulnerability are prioritized to achieve maximum safety to explore thoughts, feelings, actions, and patterns. I enjoy witnessing the enlightenment process as well as cheering on clients as they reach their full potential. I work from a posture of genuine curiosity to assist clients achieve their desired change.
(714) 598-1912 View (714) 598-1912
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Brian Needleman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 25+ years experience working with adults, adolescents, children and couples in several clinical settings. I use respectful, straightforward and practical approaches when working with clients. I draw on my experience, intuition, sense of humor, and imagination when working with clients to help create a supportive and empowering environment for clients to get help for many of life's challenges. Albert Schweitzer said, "Truth has no special time of its own. Its time is now...always." Now is the time to develop your potential for strength and growth. Take the first step and call.
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 25+ years experience working with adults, adolescents, children and couples in several clinical settings. I use respectful, straightforward and practical approaches when working with clients. I draw on my experience, intuition, sense of humor, and imagination when working with clients to help create a supportive and empowering environment for clients to get help for many of life's challenges. Albert Schweitzer said, "Truth has no special time of its own. Its time is now...always." Now is the time to develop your potential for strength and growth. Take the first step and call.
(925) 941-4677 View (925) 941-4677
John Roberts
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, CEAP
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
I help clients with a broad range of personal, relationship, occupational, and health issues. As a Psychologist and a LMFT, I work with individuals and couples. With 10 years of post-Masters Degree education and over 100 Continuing Education courses, I draw upon an array of therapeutic approaches, broad and substantial professional experience, and methodologically-sound research. My clients reflect the communities in my vicinity -- with a great deal of diversity in culture and cultural identity, religious background, age, education, occupation, and personal attributes. One of my strengths is the ability to work well with a broad range of people.
I help clients with a broad range of personal, relationship, occupational, and health issues. As a Psychologist and a LMFT, I work with individuals and couples. With 10 years of post-Masters Degree education and over 100 Continuing Education courses, I draw upon an array of therapeutic approaches, broad and substantial professional experience, and methodologically-sound research. My clients reflect the communities in my vicinity -- with a great deal of diversity in culture and cultural identity, religious background, age, education, occupation, and personal attributes. One of my strengths is the ability to work well with a broad range of people.
(925) 392-0811 View (925) 392-0811
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Veronica Zepeda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
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.
(760) 389-1494 View (760) 389-1494
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Amy Nistor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
Hi I'm Amy Nistor, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that sees my role as someone that comes alongside to offer support and guidance as the client finds and owns their own individual path on their healing journey. My focus of practice is in helping those that have been psychologically, emotional and sexual abused or neglected. I help clients find how to find their own inner autonomy and sense of well-being that will give them the confidence to live their life on their terms and find healthy ways of coping and communicating with them-selves and in relationships with others.
Hi I'm Amy Nistor, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that sees my role as someone that comes alongside to offer support and guidance as the client finds and owns their own individual path on their healing journey. My focus of practice is in helping those that have been psychologically, emotional and sexual abused or neglected. I help clients find how to find their own inner autonomy and sense of well-being that will give them the confidence to live their life on their terms and find healthy ways of coping and communicating with them-selves and in relationships with others.
(619) 789-1952 View (619) 789-1952
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Griselda Vega
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
My name is Griselda Vega, I am a first-generation Mexican-American bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents. I specialize in working with individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger management, abuse, communication issues, domestic violence, grief/loss, changes in family dynamics, generational trauma, and life transitions.
My name is Griselda Vega, I am a first-generation Mexican-American bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents. I specialize in working with individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger management, abuse, communication issues, domestic violence, grief/loss, changes in family dynamics, generational trauma, and life transitions.
(619) 853-6492 View (619) 853-6492
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Jamie Kirk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
Greetings and salutations! I want to start by congratulating you on taking the first step of putting YOU first. I know making this choice may have been difficult, but I am glad you are here. My name is Jamie Kirk! I am a Los Angeles native, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Life Coach, Author, and Ordained Minister. I have been an asset to the mental health community for over 10 years, helping clients overcome depression and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Greetings and salutations! I want to start by congratulating you on taking the first step of putting YOU first. I know making this choice may have been difficult, but I am glad you are here. My name is Jamie Kirk! I am a Los Angeles native, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Life Coach, Author, and Ordained Minister. I have been an asset to the mental health community for over 10 years, helping clients overcome depression and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
(213) 566-3406 View (213) 566-3406
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Luis Lomeli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
Hello, my name is Luis Lomeli, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Los Angeles, California servicing clients statewide via telehealth. Over the years I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults to assist with managing issues of anxiety, stress, depression, acculturation, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other modalities. My focus is to assist my clients in discovering their strengths and build upon them in order to reach their goals.
Hello, my name is Luis Lomeli, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Los Angeles, California servicing clients statewide via telehealth. Over the years I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults to assist with managing issues of anxiety, stress, depression, acculturation, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other modalities. My focus is to assist my clients in discovering their strengths and build upon them in order to reach their goals.
(213) 228-3898 View (213) 228-3898
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Charlotte Watley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
My name is Charlotte Watley. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. By trade, I am a professional listener. My training has been based on Family Systems. From a Depth perspective, a psychoanalytic psychodynamic framework we build a stronger you. Log on, sit down, and share. I will listen! I am here to be a support to you. I am a therapist who keeps your goals in mind. I feel at ease working with individuals who want to make emotional and behavioral changes that improve and stabilize their lives.
My name is Charlotte Watley. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. By trade, I am a professional listener. My training has been based on Family Systems. From a Depth perspective, a psychoanalytic psychodynamic framework we build a stronger you. Log on, sit down, and share. I will listen! I am here to be a support to you. I am a therapist who keeps your goals in mind. I feel at ease working with individuals who want to make emotional and behavioral changes that improve and stabilize their lives.
(657) 837-5694 View (657) 837-5694
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Natalia El-Sheikh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94582
You might feel like your emotions are all over the place and struggle to find balance. You may feel like you are not yet on the right path, you can be hard on yourself, passing harsh judgments, perhaps feeling worthless. This can be painful and exhausting, it hurts you and your relationships. Let’s work together to understand what triggers these feelings and how they impact your life. I can help you get to know yourself better, fostering more compassion towards yourself and feeling more effective in your relationships. Together, we can work on regaining your confidence so you can feel that you are living the life you are meant to.
You might feel like your emotions are all over the place and struggle to find balance. You may feel like you are not yet on the right path, you can be hard on yourself, passing harsh judgments, perhaps feeling worthless. This can be painful and exhausting, it hurts you and your relationships. Let’s work together to understand what triggers these feelings and how they impact your life. I can help you get to know yourself better, fostering more compassion towards yourself and feeling more effective in your relationships. Together, we can work on regaining your confidence so you can feel that you are living the life you are meant to.
(510) 240-5892 View (510) 240-5892
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Jon Schwab
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
Waitlist for new clients
I collaboratively work with individuals and families towards personal awareness, healing, and growth. My treatment focuses on processing meaningful life events, underlying dynamics, and accompanying emotions. Utilizing a psychodynamic/existential lens, and implementing dialectical, experiential, and mindfulness based techniques, I attempt to facilitate insight, emotional integration, and movement towards your personal goals. My intention as a therapist is to clear the path that leads to your most realized and developed self.
I collaboratively work with individuals and families towards personal awareness, healing, and growth. My treatment focuses on processing meaningful life events, underlying dynamics, and accompanying emotions. Utilizing a psychodynamic/existential lens, and implementing dialectical, experiential, and mindfulness based techniques, I attempt to facilitate insight, emotional integration, and movement towards your personal goals. My intention as a therapist is to clear the path that leads to your most realized and developed self.
(925) 304-6342 View (925) 304-6342
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Sara Kassabian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582  (Online Only)
I had the desire placed in my heart very early on to help those struggling and unable to experience life at its best. I believe that no matter what it is that you are facing, with proper support it is not too big to be dealt with. Although you may feel alone in your situation, there is always hope and healing waiting for you if you just reach out.
I had the desire placed in my heart very early on to help those struggling and unable to experience life at its best. I believe that no matter what it is that you are facing, with proper support it is not too big to be dealt with. Although you may feel alone in your situation, there is always hope and healing waiting for you if you just reach out.
(916) 586-7121 View (916) 586-7121
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Lorna Sadusk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
Not accepting new clients
For ten years, I have counseled families in the east bay area ranging from 3 years old on up to 74 years old. My experiences have been with PTSD, Bi-Polar, and ADHD children,child and teen anger management,anxiety and depression,adjustment to change, attachment and separation-anxiety, domestic violence and child abuse, family mental health problems, foster care-to-adoption,blended families/multi-generational families.
For ten years, I have counseled families in the east bay area ranging from 3 years old on up to 74 years old. My experiences have been with PTSD, Bi-Polar, and ADHD children,child and teen anger management,anxiety and depression,adjustment to change, attachment and separation-anxiety, domestic violence and child abuse, family mental health problems, foster care-to-adoption,blended families/multi-generational families.
(925) 361-2364 View (925) 361-2364
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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.