Gestalt Therapists in Lexington, MA
I started my career after graduate school running group homes for adolescents. I also spent time working in a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders, and maintained a small caseload for individual psychotherapy.For the past 13 years, I have been in private practice full time providing psychotherapy to individuals and some couples. In the past few years, my interest has turned to experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Psychodrama, and Gestalt. Other strong interests include Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Theory. My work is trauma-informed and holistic.
I started my career after graduate school running group homes for adolescents. I also spent time working in a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders, and maintained a small caseload for individual psychotherapy.For the past 13 years, I have been in private practice full time providing psychotherapy to individuals and some couples. In the past few years, my interest has turned to experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Psychodrama, and Gestalt. Other strong interests include Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Theory. My work is trauma-informed and holistic.
Methods of psychotherapy that I have integrated include (IFS) Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
My approach to counseling is active and empowering . Utilizing various methods I have learned over more than 40 years of practice I will quickly help you identify strengths and challenges to living your life more fully. Clients I have helped most effectively include those struggling with ADHD (whether diagnosed or suspected) , anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual orientation, and life stage adjustment issues. Sessions can be either online or in person at my comfortable home office only 1 mile from Route 128 near route 2A.
Methods of psychotherapy that I have integrated include (IFS) Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
My approach to counseling is active and empowering . Utilizing various methods I have learned over more than 40 years of practice I will quickly help you identify strengths and challenges to living your life more fully. Clients I have helped most effectively include those struggling with ADHD (whether diagnosed or suspected) , anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual orientation, and life stage adjustment issues. Sessions can be either online or in person at my comfortable home office only 1 mile from Route 128 near route 2A.
Denise Dracup LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker with 30+ years of social work experience.My work with Individuals and families focus on building a strong foundation that can help weather life's stressors. I work with primarily adults 18 and older with Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Parenting, Life Transitions, Grief and Bereavement, Aging and Self Defeating Behavior. When confronting a major loss it is a shock to the body and mind. Working through the grief and pain helps you gain the motivation and confidence to learn to adjust to the changes. Developing courage and acceptance is a process.
I am a clinical social worker with 30+ years of social work experience.My work with Individuals and families focus on building a strong foundation that can help weather life's stressors. I work with primarily adults 18 and older with Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Parenting, Life Transitions, Grief and Bereavement, Aging and Self Defeating Behavior. When confronting a major loss it is a shock to the body and mind. Working through the grief and pain helps you gain the motivation and confidence to learn to adjust to the changes. Developing courage and acceptance is a process.
My ideal client is often a little uncomfortable internally, manifested as anxiety or depression. Often, clients I work best with have a complex childhood that can filter into current relationships. My clients often love objective data (like I do) and will measure key components of their care to understand if they are improving over time.
My ideal client is often a little uncomfortable internally, manifested as anxiety or depression. Often, clients I work best with have a complex childhood that can filter into current relationships. My clients often love objective data (like I do) and will measure key components of their care to understand if they are improving over time.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
Do you have difficulties finding joy and satisfaction with your relationships, job, social life, substance use behaviors, or daily life? I work best with clients open to trying new therapy modalities to understand themselves further. My ideal client is ready to embark on the journey of getting to know oneself. I recognize and understand how difficult it can be to take a deeper look at our own behaviors and thoughts, and I am ready to help you take these first steps in your journey.
Do you have difficulties finding joy and satisfaction with your relationships, job, social life, substance use behaviors, or daily life? I work best with clients open to trying new therapy modalities to understand themselves further. My ideal client is ready to embark on the journey of getting to know oneself. I recognize and understand how difficult it can be to take a deeper look at our own behaviors and thoughts, and I am ready to help you take these first steps in your journey.
Jacklyn Krol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02421 (Online Only)
WWW.PsychotherapistJackie.COM .....Are you finding yourself in the same relationship patterns that just aren't working for you? Are you struggling in your relationships with your partner, family, or friends? I am an attachment-based therapist and work with both individuals and couples. I help my clients recognize unhealthy patterns in their relationships and improve their communication skills. In addition, I also treat OCD by using the gold standard in treatment which is ERP.
WWW.PsychotherapistJackie.COM .....Are you finding yourself in the same relationship patterns that just aren't working for you? Are you struggling in your relationships with your partner, family, or friends? I am an attachment-based therapist and work with both individuals and couples. I help my clients recognize unhealthy patterns in their relationships and improve their communication skills. In addition, I also treat OCD by using the gold standard in treatment which is ERP.
With over 20 years experience, I have successfully helped others with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, low self worth/esteem and relationship struggles. While providing a safe atmosphere where one feels comfortable talking about themselves, I help you to figure out what the issues are and how to best deal with them.. It's my experience that change occurs when one is feeling both supported and challenged. I try to provide both. Please feel free to contact me and we can talk about how I can be helpful.
With over 20 years experience, I have successfully helped others with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, low self worth/esteem and relationship struggles. While providing a safe atmosphere where one feels comfortable talking about themselves, I help you to figure out what the issues are and how to best deal with them.. It's my experience that change occurs when one is feeling both supported and challenged. I try to provide both. Please feel free to contact me and we can talk about how I can be helpful.
Jennifer N Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
Waitlist for new clients
I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions.I specialize in older adolescent and adult individual therapy as well as family and couples counseling.
I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions.I specialize in older adolescent and adult individual therapy as well as family and couples counseling.
Dr. Robin M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420 (Online Only)
Successful people need therapy too! I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals who need support navigating difficult moments and transitions in their lives. I partner with my clients to help them develop new strategies, skills, and perspectives to address problems, adjust to change, and create the outcomes they desire and deserve.
Successful people need therapy too! I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals who need support navigating difficult moments and transitions in their lives. I partner with my clients to help them develop new strategies, skills, and perspectives to address problems, adjust to change, and create the outcomes they desire and deserve.
Serap Kantarci
Counselor, LMHC, Board, Certifi, Clinica, Supervi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02173
I am a LMHC who is providing individual & family counseling both online & in person and treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship and Self Esteem difficulties, I am here to Support you!. I gained extensive clinical and teaching experiences while helping multicultural families and international college/grad students in the area. While motivating you to gain new tools and skill-sets you need to thrive, I create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you are empowered and also challenged to increase your self awareness to create positive changes in your lives.
I am a LMHC who is providing individual & family counseling both online & in person and treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship and Self Esteem difficulties, I am here to Support you!. I gained extensive clinical and teaching experiences while helping multicultural families and international college/grad students in the area. While motivating you to gain new tools and skill-sets you need to thrive, I create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you are empowered and also challenged to increase your self awareness to create positive changes in your lives.
You've sought me out for counseling because you experience a significant discrepancy in your life between how you feel and how you'd like to feel. You're seeking to have positive mental health, that is, to know yourself, to be yourself, to expand your capacity to care for yourself and others and your world, to maintain humility, and to maintain hope. You're aware of the fluctuating nature of your functionality: at times you function well, and at other times you don't function as well as you'd like to. You're aware that, at times, you have experienced distress, that is, difficult life moments. You're ready to create a better life.
You've sought me out for counseling because you experience a significant discrepancy in your life between how you feel and how you'd like to feel. You're seeking to have positive mental health, that is, to know yourself, to be yourself, to expand your capacity to care for yourself and others and your world, to maintain humility, and to maintain hope. You're aware of the fluctuating nature of your functionality: at times you function well, and at other times you don't function as well as you'd like to. You're aware that, at times, you have experienced distress, that is, difficult life moments. You're ready to create a better life.
Fully Virtual Practice: American stoicism expects us to “be strong” and “self- sufficient” pushing that pain deep inside. At one point or another, we are all the victims of problematic thinking and struggle to maintain balance in life. You don’t need a mental illness or diagnosis to benefit from counseling. If you’re tired of being stuck, let’s change that.
Fully Virtual Practice: American stoicism expects us to “be strong” and “self- sufficient” pushing that pain deep inside. At one point or another, we are all the victims of problematic thinking and struggle to maintain balance in life. You don’t need a mental illness or diagnosis to benefit from counseling. If you’re tired of being stuck, let’s change that.
Mi Ok Song
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, TTS, SAP
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02173 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Mi Ok and I would be honored to walk with you on your path & journey to discovery, creativity, mindfulness & self-fulfillment. The mind is like a parachute, working best when open. Empowerment begins with strength-based, self-actualization in resetting & balancing the mind/body/spirit. As we gently move forward, I am embracing you with empathy, focus, compassion, kindness, respect, & humor. I am neutral, non-judgmental, supportive, encouraging & validating. Please contact me at my website to see my availability and ask questions, I'm happy to connect!
Hello, my name is Mi Ok and I would be honored to walk with you on your path & journey to discovery, creativity, mindfulness & self-fulfillment. The mind is like a parachute, working best when open. Empowerment begins with strength-based, self-actualization in resetting & balancing the mind/body/spirit. As we gently move forward, I am embracing you with empathy, focus, compassion, kindness, respect, & humor. I am neutral, non-judgmental, supportive, encouraging & validating. Please contact me at my website to see my availability and ask questions, I'm happy to connect!
Jessica Hammann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a journey traveled with a guide, witness, and companion. Over 30+ years I have accompanied individuals, couples, adult children and their parents as they seek to solve problems, cope with transitions, create more satisfying relationships, improve self-esteem or heal from deep and traumatic hurts and losses. I am active, warm and collaborative, and work to create a safe and empowering relationship for exploring wishes and fears, strengths, goals and the obstacles that we encounter in meeting life's challenges. Clients tell me that I am a careful and accurate listener and have a calming, supportive presence.
Therapy is a journey traveled with a guide, witness, and companion. Over 30+ years I have accompanied individuals, couples, adult children and their parents as they seek to solve problems, cope with transitions, create more satisfying relationships, improve self-esteem or heal from deep and traumatic hurts and losses. I am active, warm and collaborative, and work to create a safe and empowering relationship for exploring wishes and fears, strengths, goals and the obstacles that we encounter in meeting life's challenges. Clients tell me that I am a careful and accurate listener and have a calming, supportive presence.
James Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DCSW, CAS
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy is about taking time for yourself in the context of a supportive,respectful relationship.I believe that healing resides within your own resources and my job is to assist you in tapping into the wisdom that lies within you and to help you get out of your own way,so that you can live a more satisfying and fulfilling life and cultivate wellbeing.I view the process of psychotherapy as relational and collaborative and each therapy is different,depending on who you are,and what you bring for resolution.I bring warmth and humour to our work together.
Psychotherapy is about taking time for yourself in the context of a supportive,respectful relationship.I believe that healing resides within your own resources and my job is to assist you in tapping into the wisdom that lies within you and to help you get out of your own way,so that you can live a more satisfying and fulfilling life and cultivate wellbeing.I view the process of psychotherapy as relational and collaborative and each therapy is different,depending on who you are,and what you bring for resolution.I bring warmth and humour to our work together.
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Suzanne Harmon, Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Lincoln, MA 01773 (Online Only)
I work with adults, from college-age to elderly. My practice appeals to people who who not only suffer from symptoms that impede their daily happiness, but those who long to grow in their understanding of themselves and others. I aid in this process by focusing closely on the unique talents each person brings into the room. I look not for what is wrong but what is right and simply ask that they bring an honest willingness to participate in a partnership for change.
I work with adults, from college-age to elderly. My practice appeals to people who who not only suffer from symptoms that impede their daily happiness, but those who long to grow in their understanding of themselves and others. I aid in this process by focusing closely on the unique talents each person brings into the room. I look not for what is wrong but what is right and simply ask that they bring an honest willingness to participate in a partnership for change.
Malgorzata Frajnt-Zielinska
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02476
I am a certified clinical Imago relationship therapist and have 18 years of experience practicing psychotherapy in a variety of settings in the US, UK and Poland. Using a range of evidence-based and experiential therapeutic techniques, I work with individuals and couples facing relationship issues, loneliness, difficult adjustments, loss, grief, depression and anxiety. My clients often go through crises and difficult life transitions. I am here to listen, give support, and guide you through yours.
I am a certified clinical Imago relationship therapist and have 18 years of experience practicing psychotherapy in a variety of settings in the US, UK and Poland. Using a range of evidence-based and experiential therapeutic techniques, I work with individuals and couples facing relationship issues, loneliness, difficult adjustments, loss, grief, depression and anxiety. My clients often go through crises and difficult life transitions. I am here to listen, give support, and guide you through yours.
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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.