Gestalt Therapists in Blaine, MN
I am happy to serve any client at or above the age of 10. While I primarily work with kids, adolescents, and young adults, I am happy to serve any population seeking to fulfill their mental health needs!
I am happy to serve any client at or above the age of 10. While I primarily work with kids, adolescents, and young adults, I am happy to serve any population seeking to fulfill their mental health needs!
I provide supportive positive-focused therapy to help people make the changes in their life that they want to see. My services are research-based treatments for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationships, grief and loss, and behavior change. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs. I offer practical instruction in coping skills as well as treatment for healing emotional wounds. I work with many people who have suffered childhood abuse and traumatic experiences to provide healing services and assistance in developing a healthy and happier life.
I provide supportive positive-focused therapy to help people make the changes in their life that they want to see. My services are research-based treatments for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationships, grief and loss, and behavior change. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs. I offer practical instruction in coping skills as well as treatment for healing emotional wounds. I work with many people who have suffered childhood abuse and traumatic experiences to provide healing services and assistance in developing a healthy and happier life.
Väki Holistic Healing offers Mental Health Therapy for individuals, families, & groups in person, virtually, & outside in nature. With the whole self approach, together we focus on mind, body, & soul rejuvenation. In therapy, you will find that it is a comfortable, calm, safe, & brave space to help you soothe as we work through life’s moments; all while finding your authentic self through this dance called life. Väki also offers healing workshops & retreats. Väki is the Finnish ancient word for life force energy; similar to chi, mana, aka, prana.
Väki Holistic Healing offers Mental Health Therapy for individuals, families, & groups in person, virtually, & outside in nature. With the whole self approach, together we focus on mind, body, & soul rejuvenation. In therapy, you will find that it is a comfortable, calm, safe, & brave space to help you soothe as we work through life’s moments; all while finding your authentic self through this dance called life. Väki also offers healing workshops & retreats. Väki is the Finnish ancient word for life force energy; similar to chi, mana, aka, prana.
My style of therapy is geared towards helping individuals discover their own inner strength and direction. I have worked with a wide variety of individuals and goals will be individualized based on their own needs. Every individual has a different perspective and I encourage these differences throughout the therapeutic process. Childhood experiences play a major role in development, even as an adult, and can frame the way we view the world. The client is meant to play an active role in their therapy and my relationships with every individual will be built on trust, authenticity and transparency.
My style of therapy is geared towards helping individuals discover their own inner strength and direction. I have worked with a wide variety of individuals and goals will be individualized based on their own needs. Every individual has a different perspective and I encourage these differences throughout the therapeutic process. Childhood experiences play a major role in development, even as an adult, and can frame the way we view the world. The client is meant to play an active role in their therapy and my relationships with every individual will be built on trust, authenticity and transparency.
Megan Rustad
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Blaine, MN 55014
Not accepting new clients
Are you tired of using quick fixes to deal with the problems in your life? Have you been to therapy before but you were left with unresolved or ongoing problems? Do you want to get to the root and heart of your pain and concerns? I can help you take a deeper dive to discover the places you wish to explore, heal, and grow. You will find me to be warm, empathic, challenging, and insightful. We will work together to identify ineffective and unhelpful patterns and cycles of thinking and behavior, and then I will help you find ways to disrupt and change them.
Are you tired of using quick fixes to deal with the problems in your life? Have you been to therapy before but you were left with unresolved or ongoing problems? Do you want to get to the root and heart of your pain and concerns? I can help you take a deeper dive to discover the places you wish to explore, heal, and grow. You will find me to be warm, empathic, challenging, and insightful. We will work together to identify ineffective and unhelpful patterns and cycles of thinking and behavior, and then I will help you find ways to disrupt and change them.
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My approach in psychotherapy is gestalt theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
It can be challenging to start therapy and share your experiences with someone you don’t know. While the process in therapy is sometimes difficult, it can help us to learn more about ourselves and become aware of our behaviors and core values. My approach in therapy is to provide a safe enviroment so you can be yourself, learn more about who you are and become aware of what interrupts your connection with your enviroment, values, or the way you like to live your life.
My approach in psychotherapy is gestalt theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
It can be challenging to start therapy and share your experiences with someone you don’t know. While the process in therapy is sometimes difficult, it can help us to learn more about ourselves and become aware of our behaviors and core values. My approach in therapy is to provide a safe enviroment so you can be yourself, learn more about who you are and become aware of what interrupts your connection with your enviroment, values, or the way you like to live your life.
Wholistic Counseling and Coaching Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Andover, MN 55304
Do you struggle with constant worry, feeling down or overwhelmed with life, relationship issues, or need healing from some pain or trauma? Do you want thriving relationships, strategies to overcome daily stress, and a healed heart? You are not alone and I am here to help. I enjoy working with preteens, teens, adults, and couples utilizing a variety of holistic techniques to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, parenting and relationship issues. Through working together, we will come up with a treatment plan and creative solutions to tackle your problems so you can have a more fulfilling life!
Do you struggle with constant worry, feeling down or overwhelmed with life, relationship issues, or need healing from some pain or trauma? Do you want thriving relationships, strategies to overcome daily stress, and a healed heart? You are not alone and I am here to help. I enjoy working with preteens, teens, adults, and couples utilizing a variety of holistic techniques to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, parenting and relationship issues. Through working together, we will come up with a treatment plan and creative solutions to tackle your problems so you can have a more fulfilling life!
Twin Cities Mental Health&Couples Faten Khoury
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fridley, MN 55421
For support in managing difficulties in your personal & professional lives caused by unresolved traumas or conflict, therapy can help. I work with individuals, couples, & families to help collaboratively tackle the challenges they are facing, through creating a new insight & forming an action, solution plan. Additionally, I practice EMDR therapy, AEDP, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback and find it powerful in healing a range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, shame and trauma and areas where clients experience "being stuck". My practice is based on years of well-established evidence-based effective treatments.
For support in managing difficulties in your personal & professional lives caused by unresolved traumas or conflict, therapy can help. I work with individuals, couples, & families to help collaboratively tackle the challenges they are facing, through creating a new insight & forming an action, solution plan. Additionally, I practice EMDR therapy, AEDP, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback and find it powerful in healing a range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, shame and trauma and areas where clients experience "being stuck". My practice is based on years of well-established evidence-based effective treatments.
Alex trusts that you are your own best advocate, seeing his role as a guide to allow each of his clients to embody this belief fully. No matter where you may be on this personal journey, Alex takes on a collaborative, person-centered approach grounded in creating a strong therapeutic relationship first. From this foundation, Alex partners with his clients to address not only current presenting issues but also to empower them to create and build upon skills that can carry on with them throughout their lives. He strives to create a positive, welcoming environment that allows each person to be themselves.
Alex trusts that you are your own best advocate, seeing his role as a guide to allow each of his clients to embody this belief fully. No matter where you may be on this personal journey, Alex takes on a collaborative, person-centered approach grounded in creating a strong therapeutic relationship first. From this foundation, Alex partners with his clients to address not only current presenting issues but also to empower them to create and build upon skills that can carry on with them throughout their lives. He strives to create a positive, welcoming environment that allows each person to be themselves.
Christy Lyn Kane
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champlin, MN 55316
If you would like to be added to my waiting list, please email me by clicking the "email me" button to the left. Please leave your name, phone number, email address, and general time of availability. Thank you.
If you would like to be added to my waiting list, please email me by clicking the "email me" button to the left. Please leave your name, phone number, email address, and general time of availability. Thank you.
Michelle Kahler
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a journey down a long winding path, through forests and meadows, filled with obstacles that can easily trip us up. Each path is unique and I enjoy walking with clients on their journey. I believe in a client-centered, strength based approach to therapy. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs.
Life is a journey down a long winding path, through forests and meadows, filled with obstacles that can easily trip us up. Each path is unique and I enjoy walking with clients on their journey. I believe in a client-centered, strength based approach to therapy. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs.
Aria Counseling, Assessment & Mediation Centers
Psychologist, MS, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fridley, MN 55432
Welcome to Aria Counseling, Assessment & Mediation Centers! We have a number of therapists on staff who are experienced, licensed and able to help. With locations in Fridley and Minneapolis, we are able to accommodate your need to begin working on your area(s) of concern quickly. Our therapists utilize a variety of clinical approaches to best suit your needs and your personality. We provide a warm, safe, comfortable and professional space for individuals, couples and families to work through their issues. We help people with relationships, stress/anxiety, depression, other mood issues, work/professional issues.
Welcome to Aria Counseling, Assessment & Mediation Centers! We have a number of therapists on staff who are experienced, licensed and able to help. With locations in Fridley and Minneapolis, we are able to accommodate your need to begin working on your area(s) of concern quickly. Our therapists utilize a variety of clinical approaches to best suit your needs and your personality. We provide a warm, safe, comfortable and professional space for individuals, couples and families to work through their issues. We help people with relationships, stress/anxiety, depression, other mood issues, work/professional issues.
Seinah Isaacs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55444
Are you tired of dealing with life's issues alone? In today's fast-paced environment, the weight of depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma, can take a toll on a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. This leaves you feeling overwhelmed, angry, frustrated and exhausted! With the right therapist, you can take control of your life by reflection, self-awareness, creating balance and working towards living in your highest potential. You put so much time, energy and resource into every other area of your life except where you need it most...on yourself! Remember- mental health is wealth!
Are you tired of dealing with life's issues alone? In today's fast-paced environment, the weight of depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma, can take a toll on a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. This leaves you feeling overwhelmed, angry, frustrated and exhausted! With the right therapist, you can take control of your life by reflection, self-awareness, creating balance and working towards living in your highest potential. You put so much time, energy and resource into every other area of your life except where you need it most...on yourself! Remember- mental health is wealth!
Josephine A Nwoke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
I make great effort for excellence by working effectively with honesty, skills and compassion. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to find their inner strength and authenticity, I know from experience that it takes courage and dedication to live well and the benefits are worth it. My personality as a therapist is of nurturing, warmth, genuineness and non-judgmental demeanor. I have diverse experience in working with adults, children, families and couples with mental health, stress related concerns and chemical health issues for over 23 years. My approach is eclectic, designed to fit the individual's needs.
I make great effort for excellence by working effectively with honesty, skills and compassion. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to find their inner strength and authenticity, I know from experience that it takes courage and dedication to live well and the benefits are worth it. My personality as a therapist is of nurturing, warmth, genuineness and non-judgmental demeanor. I have diverse experience in working with adults, children, families and couples with mental health, stress related concerns and chemical health issues for over 23 years. My approach is eclectic, designed to fit the individual's needs.
I am a licensed Mental Health therapist as well as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. I have had a plethora of experience working with addiction prior to joining Ellie Mental Health. During this time, I learned about what it means to create a safe and comfortable environment where people can feel like they can be their most authentic selves. Building on that,I am an eternal optimist; my approach to problem solving focuses on what you’re already good at and uses those existing strengths. One of my greatest joys is watching others succeed with the tools that are already at their disposal.
I am a licensed Mental Health therapist as well as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. I have had a plethora of experience working with addiction prior to joining Ellie Mental Health. During this time, I learned about what it means to create a safe and comfortable environment where people can feel like they can be their most authentic selves. Building on that,I am an eternal optimist; my approach to problem solving focuses on what you’re already good at and uses those existing strengths. One of my greatest joys is watching others succeed with the tools that are already at their disposal.
Zota Korti
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
St Anthony, MN 55421
Accepting New Clients at this Time. My life experiences have given me the gift of being Inter-Sectional. I know that a person has many parts of their life, that makes up the individual. Everyone has a story to tell. I work to empower my clients to see themselves as Whole beings with gifts to give the world. I specialize and hold certifications in the following: Trauma Informed care and healing, Self-esteem building, Anxiety Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative Exposure and Internal Family Systems Therapies. I operate from a social-justice perspective, and purposely create spaces for BIPOC people to do their healing work.
Accepting New Clients at this Time. My life experiences have given me the gift of being Inter-Sectional. I know that a person has many parts of their life, that makes up the individual. Everyone has a story to tell. I work to empower my clients to see themselves as Whole beings with gifts to give the world. I specialize and hold certifications in the following: Trauma Informed care and healing, Self-esteem building, Anxiety Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative Exposure and Internal Family Systems Therapies. I operate from a social-justice perspective, and purposely create spaces for BIPOC people to do their healing work.
I believe in fostering creative imagination and illuminating the stories found within. I aim to find belongingness and connection with clients where storytelling through art and expression becomes an active process of investigating our perceptions, identities, and communications more effectively through the forms and symbols we make. Supporting, challenging, and witnessing clients' journeys of re-creation is the starting place where I can begin to help clients find healing and freedom in their present circumstances.
I believe in fostering creative imagination and illuminating the stories found within. I aim to find belongingness and connection with clients where storytelling through art and expression becomes an active process of investigating our perceptions, identities, and communications more effectively through the forms and symbols we make. Supporting, challenging, and witnessing clients' journeys of re-creation is the starting place where I can begin to help clients find healing and freedom in their present circumstances.
Albert N Brown
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, JD, MA, PCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
I have 20 years' combined experience working with culturally, ethnically and generationally diverse clients in therapy, chemical use, restorative justice, and counseling children and families in need. I'm dedicated to enthusiastic, respectful and dynamic interactions as a means of creating and nurturing community interest. As a psychotherapist and LADC, I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. My goal is to foster well-being in individuals and families. I seek to eliminate the stigma of shame and guilt associated with mental health and substance use, which leads to understanding, respectful conversations that enable healing.
I have 20 years' combined experience working with culturally, ethnically and generationally diverse clients in therapy, chemical use, restorative justice, and counseling children and families in need. I'm dedicated to enthusiastic, respectful and dynamic interactions as a means of creating and nurturing community interest. As a psychotherapist and LADC, I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. My goal is to foster well-being in individuals and families. I seek to eliminate the stigma of shame and guilt associated with mental health and substance use, which leads to understanding, respectful conversations that enable healing.
Kris Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreview, MN 55126
I believe that peace on earth starts with peace in the home. I'm able to help adults, couples, and families find this peace by using healthy communication techniques, recognize their emotions and heal from past pain. This helps clients foster deeper connections in their relationships and within themselves. I work with couples needing support with communication, conflict resolution and gaining trust. I help parents establish loving limits with their children to help them learn while also maintaining connection. I can help clients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and postpartum.
I believe that peace on earth starts with peace in the home. I'm able to help adults, couples, and families find this peace by using healthy communication techniques, recognize their emotions and heal from past pain. This helps clients foster deeper connections in their relationships and within themselves. I work with couples needing support with communication, conflict resolution and gaining trust. I help parents establish loving limits with their children to help them learn while also maintaining connection. I can help clients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and postpartum.
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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.