Gestalt Therapists in Franklin, MA
I am Crystal Thomas, a Resident in Counseling (RIC) with more than 5 years of experience helping teens, adults, and seniors navigate challenges such as anxiety, anger, past traumas, unprocessed grief, betrayal, rejection, resentment, depression, and more. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a certification in Forensic Mental Health Counseling.
I am Crystal Thomas, a Resident in Counseling (RIC) with more than 5 years of experience helping teens, adults, and seniors navigate challenges such as anxiety, anger, past traumas, unprocessed grief, betrayal, rejection, resentment, depression, and more. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a certification in Forensic Mental Health Counseling.
I have been practicing Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy for over 25 years. My goal is to help my clients thrive in both their personal and family domains as well as employment or school settings. The work is to free oneself from triggers which can lead to unhappiness, discomfort or anger. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families.
I have been practicing Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy for over 25 years. My goal is to help my clients thrive in both their personal and family domains as well as employment or school settings. The work is to free oneself from triggers which can lead to unhappiness, discomfort or anger. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families.
What you focus on today creates your tomorrow. My goal as a therapist is to help you to become the person you always hoped you'd be. Whether you are interested in help with anxiety, depression, or relationships psychotherapy can help you to create simple strategies for success. You can turn self-defeating childhood patterns into adult patterns of victory. I am a co-author of "the Yoga-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Anxiety." Ongoing Workshops is in Millis, MA: Visit us at: Y-CBT.com
What you focus on today creates your tomorrow. My goal as a therapist is to help you to become the person you always hoped you'd be. Whether you are interested in help with anxiety, depression, or relationships psychotherapy can help you to create simple strategies for success. You can turn self-defeating childhood patterns into adult patterns of victory. I am a co-author of "the Yoga-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Anxiety." Ongoing Workshops is in Millis, MA: Visit us at: Y-CBT.com
My trainee will be starting in May and will be taking on new clients. Honesty, Authenticity, Reality. This is how I would define my style of counseling. I received my specialty training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have developed a style that is down to earth, which focuses on working with the skills that an individual already possesses, while developing the abilities they need to bring them to the next level. I address the "here and now" while working on other skills that can/should be develop in the future. Reaching out can be hard to do but it is important.
My trainee will be starting in May and will be taking on new clients. Honesty, Authenticity, Reality. This is how I would define my style of counseling. I received my specialty training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have developed a style that is down to earth, which focuses on working with the skills that an individual already possesses, while developing the abilities they need to bring them to the next level. I address the "here and now" while working on other skills that can/should be develop in the future. Reaching out can be hard to do but it is important.
Jacqueline Menard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Supporting you on your path towards wellness is my goal. Are you an adult who may be successful in most areas of life, but may find yourself struggling with the many complicated and stressful challenges in life? Is it harder to recognize and experience joy because of these challenges? I am a licensed clinical independent social worker, and have been practicing in the field since the early 2000s. If you are looking for realistic and effective methods of coping and managing your mental wellness, I can support you in doing so. I strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere where all parts of your identity are respected and affirmed.
Supporting you on your path towards wellness is my goal. Are you an adult who may be successful in most areas of life, but may find yourself struggling with the many complicated and stressful challenges in life? Is it harder to recognize and experience joy because of these challenges? I am a licensed clinical independent social worker, and have been practicing in the field since the early 2000s. If you are looking for realistic and effective methods of coping and managing your mental wellness, I can support you in doing so. I strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere where all parts of your identity are respected and affirmed.
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I will help my clients using a variety of techniques, such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness and gestalt.
I feel therapy is a modality for clients to tap into their own Human resilence. I appreciate the mind-body system. Life gives us challenges. As a therapist I will work with you to find your resilent capacity in a safe and compaaionate space. I will guide you in becoming more grounded and confident in yourself.
I will help my clients using a variety of techniques, such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness and gestalt.
I feel therapy is a modality for clients to tap into their own Human resilence. I appreciate the mind-body system. Life gives us challenges. As a therapist I will work with you to find your resilent capacity in a safe and compaaionate space. I will guide you in becoming more grounded and confident in yourself.
Susan Nisenbaum Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, RDT
Verified Verified
Foxboro, MA 02035
My training is eclectic including traditional psychodynamic theory, gestalt, Eriksonian hypnosis, family systems theory, EMDR, meditation/mindfulness, yoga, alcohol and drug counseling, and drama/expressive therapies.
I have been been in private practice for over 20 years and find I remain engaged and excited about my work. I strive to develop good rapport and an empathetic connection with each person, to be an ally and guide, and to develop a good working relationship where together clients and I can focus on their desired changes. My goal is to foster a safe and supportive place for clients to work to transform their challenges regarding mood, addiction, relationship, spirituality, parenting, life transitions, illness, loss, divorce, creative/performance blocks, body image and self esteem.
My training is eclectic including traditional psychodynamic theory, gestalt, Eriksonian hypnosis, family systems theory, EMDR, meditation/mindfulness, yoga, alcohol and drug counseling, and drama/expressive therapies.
I have been been in private practice for over 20 years and find I remain engaged and excited about my work. I strive to develop good rapport and an empathetic connection with each person, to be an ally and guide, and to develop a good working relationship where together clients and I can focus on their desired changes. My goal is to foster a safe and supportive place for clients to work to transform their challenges regarding mood, addiction, relationship, spirituality, parenting, life transitions, illness, loss, divorce, creative/performance blocks, body image and self esteem.
Vast experience as a psychotherapist and organizational consultant specializing in dynamic, and archetypal psychology. I offer comprehensive transformative treatment across the full spectrum of the psyche's individual, and collective manifestations, with emphasis on authenticity by expressing our innate and unique talents, as well as being able to access our sponteaneous appreciation of universal beauty helping to find depth and purpose in our lives. Skilled in working with individuals, groups, and couples, I address complex emotional and relational issues to foster a deeper, compassionate understanding of others, and ourselves.
Vast experience as a psychotherapist and organizational consultant specializing in dynamic, and archetypal psychology. I offer comprehensive transformative treatment across the full spectrum of the psyche's individual, and collective manifestations, with emphasis on authenticity by expressing our innate and unique talents, as well as being able to access our sponteaneous appreciation of universal beauty helping to find depth and purpose in our lives. Skilled in working with individuals, groups, and couples, I address complex emotional and relational issues to foster a deeper, compassionate understanding of others, and ourselves.
I'll work within your budget folks. Welcome to Providence! Overcharging doesn't mean a therapist is "better" in any category. There's far, far too much of that. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, and phobias..I have many years of experience in regards to individual therapy, couple counseling, family counseling, substance abuse counseling,and anger management...(Licensed R.I AND Massachusetts). My office is easily accessed via 195 and 95. I have excellent sucess rates. I have been awarded "the distinction of excellence" from my graduate school. If not insured let's talk about a payment in your ballpark.
I'll work within your budget folks. Welcome to Providence! Overcharging doesn't mean a therapist is "better" in any category. There's far, far too much of that. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, and phobias..I have many years of experience in regards to individual therapy, couple counseling, family counseling, substance abuse counseling,and anger management...(Licensed R.I AND Massachusetts). My office is easily accessed via 195 and 95. I have excellent sucess rates. I have been awarded "the distinction of excellence" from my graduate school. If not insured let's talk about a payment in your ballpark.
In working with clients, I consider the whole person, their mind, their body, their spirit. These three aspects aren’t separate but are in dynamic conversation: chronic physical symptoms are connected to our mental and emotional states, our feelings of depression relate to how we treat and relate to our bodies and sensorial lives. I enjoy supporting people facing life’s challenges, who are looking for a somatic dimension to their healing. I specialize in helping clients navigate difficult relationships, cope with grief and chronic illness, process the pandemic, and manifest greater depth, vibrancy, and purpose in their lives.
In working with clients, I consider the whole person, their mind, their body, their spirit. These three aspects aren’t separate but are in dynamic conversation: chronic physical symptoms are connected to our mental and emotional states, our feelings of depression relate to how we treat and relate to our bodies and sensorial lives. I enjoy supporting people facing life’s challenges, who are looking for a somatic dimension to their healing. I specialize in helping clients navigate difficult relationships, cope with grief and chronic illness, process the pandemic, and manifest greater depth, vibrancy, and purpose in their lives.
Loriann Sarnosky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, WHEWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medway, MA 02053 (Online Only)
Feeling stressed, stuck, or not living the healthiest version of YOU? My passion is to educate & empower women to live life with the highest level of awareness, conscious choice, self-acceptance, interconnectedness, love, meaning and purpose. Freedom, liberation, health, and wellness are the result of conscious choices & authentic living. Let's discover the relationship between your experiences, behaviors, mood, immune system, relationships & overall wellness; uncover conscious/unconscious patterns; gain clarity; learn tools to regulate your nervous system; and move towards optimal wellness of mind, body and soul.
Feeling stressed, stuck, or not living the healthiest version of YOU? My passion is to educate & empower women to live life with the highest level of awareness, conscious choice, self-acceptance, interconnectedness, love, meaning and purpose. Freedom, liberation, health, and wellness are the result of conscious choices & authentic living. Let's discover the relationship between your experiences, behaviors, mood, immune system, relationships & overall wellness; uncover conscious/unconscious patterns; gain clarity; learn tools to regulate your nervous system; and move towards optimal wellness of mind, body and soul.
Ellen S Leventhal Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norfolk, MA 02056
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
I am a licensed mental health clinician who provides individual psychotherapy to teens and adults presenting with a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, vicarious trauma, relationship struggles, and other challenges in life. I meet clients where they are and create a collaborative approach on their individual long term and short-term goals.
I am a licensed mental health clinician who provides individual psychotherapy to teens and adults presenting with a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, vicarious trauma, relationship struggles, and other challenges in life. I meet clients where they are and create a collaborative approach on their individual long term and short-term goals.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2018. I have experience working in corrections, addiction and recovery, general, OCD-specific and LGBTQ-specific outpatient settings and in residential treatment for children and adolescents with dual diagnoses.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2018. I have experience working in corrections, addiction and recovery, general, OCD-specific and LGBTQ-specific outpatient settings and in residential treatment for children and adolescents with dual diagnoses.
Karen Blinder- Virtual Wellness Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of ADHD/ADD, navigating complex family dynamics, or struggling to maintain healthy relationships? Perhaps stress is weighing you down, or you're seeking support with women's issues. Whatever your journey, I'm here to empower you every step of the way. With a style that's as direct as it is humorous, I approach therapy with boundless energy and an open mind. My goal? To provide you with practical solutions that yield tangible results. In our sessions, expect a participatory experience where we tackle your issues head-on. You can book with me by clicking on my website.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of ADHD/ADD, navigating complex family dynamics, or struggling to maintain healthy relationships? Perhaps stress is weighing you down, or you're seeking support with women's issues. Whatever your journey, I'm here to empower you every step of the way. With a style that's as direct as it is humorous, I approach therapy with boundless energy and an open mind. My goal? To provide you with practical solutions that yield tangible results. In our sessions, expect a participatory experience where we tackle your issues head-on. You can book with me by clicking on my website.
NeuroSerenity Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, MA 02019 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Please note I am not accepting new clients at this time. Are you struggling and are unsure where to start? Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Hi, I’m Amber, and I have a passion for working with patients seeking lasting change. I provide virtual counseling to adults 18+ in the state of MA, and have worked in the mental health field since 2016. I have experience working with people facing a variety of presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, life changes/ transitions, ADHD, and low to medium support need Autism.
Please note I am not accepting new clients at this time. Are you struggling and are unsure where to start? Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Hi, I’m Amber, and I have a passion for working with patients seeking lasting change. I provide virtual counseling to adults 18+ in the state of MA, and have worked in the mental health field since 2016. I have experience working with people facing a variety of presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, life changes/ transitions, ADHD, and low to medium support need Autism.
Athina-Eleni G. Mavroudhis, LMHC, PhD, Inc.
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Medfield, MA 02052
Not accepting new clients
I offer free initial individual and couples consultations, in which I work with clients to identify their therapeutic goals in order to create greater self-awareness and personal growth. The focus is also in developing tools in order to better cope with any symptoms they are experiencing.
I offer free initial individual and couples consultations, in which I work with clients to identify their therapeutic goals in order to create greater self-awareness and personal growth. The focus is also in developing tools in order to better cope with any symptoms they are experiencing.
Online Therapists
Mowie Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Easthampton, MA 01027
Waitlist for new clients
I support folks in reconnecting with what our bodies have to tell us about our hurts and healing. I am a somatic and Gestalt-trained therapist, meaning that I have particular experience leading folks in reconnecting to their bodies, + working with their nervous systems to access new possibilities for healing. I often work with individuals navigating anxiety, relational difficulties, obsessive compulsive patternings, chronic illness, and grief + loss. I especially enjoy working with folks who have a mindfulness/meditation practice, are curious about embodiment, and interested in cultivating deeper intimacy with themselves and others.
I support folks in reconnecting with what our bodies have to tell us about our hurts and healing. I am a somatic and Gestalt-trained therapist, meaning that I have particular experience leading folks in reconnecting to their bodies, + working with their nervous systems to access new possibilities for healing. I often work with individuals navigating anxiety, relational difficulties, obsessive compulsive patternings, chronic illness, and grief + loss. I especially enjoy working with folks who have a mindfulness/meditation practice, are curious about embodiment, and interested in cultivating deeper intimacy with themselves and others.
Nadia utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Gestalt therapy, Behavioral activation, reflective listening and mindfulness approaches to help clients reach their individual potential and goals.
Nadia Thérèse Brandon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 5 years of experience in mental health. Her specialties include treating PTSD, anxiety management and attachment-based issues in relationships. Nadia takes a warm, non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapeutic healing, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on deficits.
Nadia utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Gestalt therapy, Behavioral activation, reflective listening and mindfulness approaches to help clients reach their individual potential and goals.
Nadia Thérèse Brandon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 5 years of experience in mental health. Her specialties include treating PTSD, anxiety management and attachment-based issues in relationships. Nadia takes a warm, non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapeutic healing, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on deficits.
For each unique person or couple I work with, I weave together behavioral (DBT, CBT, ACT), narrative and somatic ( Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing) approaches to shape our work specifically to you.
<- New sessions available mornings & evenings - New couples welcome -> Are you living with challenging routines? Having the same fight over and over or the same negative self-thoughts every night? Often, these painful patterns came out of initial attempts to help care for yourself or your relationship. My goal is to support you to explore how these patterns influence your life today and then to continue the parts that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. You may build new boundaries, find ways to quiet shame and shape new narratives of possibility to find the growth you're looking for.
For each unique person or couple I work with, I weave together behavioral (DBT, CBT, ACT), narrative and somatic ( Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing) approaches to shape our work specifically to you.
<- New sessions available mornings & evenings - New couples welcome -> Are you living with challenging routines? Having the same fight over and over or the same negative self-thoughts every night? Often, these painful patterns came out of initial attempts to help care for yourself or your relationship. My goal is to support you to explore how these patterns influence your life today and then to continue the parts that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. You may build new boundaries, find ways to quiet shame and shape new narratives of possibility to find the growth you're looking for.
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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.