Gestalt Therapists in Apex, NC
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
Tequila Sanford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
I believe in exploration and facilitating an understanding of the connection between mind, body and soul to achieve deep healing with my clients. I will incorporate humor, as appropriate, which has yielded great results, as it allows my clients to feel more relaxed. Serious challenges don’t have to be addressed in a stringent, cold manner. I am accepting new clients for telehealth sessions and am available for evening appointments. Please reach out to Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness PLLC to schedule. You may call 919-355-9792 or go to our website and complete the "contact us" form to get started.
I believe in exploration and facilitating an understanding of the connection between mind, body and soul to achieve deep healing with my clients. I will incorporate humor, as appropriate, which has yielded great results, as it allows my clients to feel more relaxed. Serious challenges don’t have to be addressed in a stringent, cold manner. I am accepting new clients for telehealth sessions and am available for evening appointments. Please reach out to Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness PLLC to schedule. You may call 919-355-9792 or go to our website and complete the "contact us" form to get started.
Rachel Garfield
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502
If you are feeling stuck or alone, we will collaborate to find the best approach for you. I’m Psychoanalytic/Attachment based and believe in balance between insight and action. I treat trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, addictive behaviors and relationships with adults. The goal is in healing the client's relationship within themselves as well as with others. We will work through your past in order to free you in the present. If you feel isolated, or trapped in the same repetitive, negative patterns or relationships there is a solution and there is hope. We will work together so that you can find Joy and be free to move forward.
If you are feeling stuck or alone, we will collaborate to find the best approach for you. I’m Psychoanalytic/Attachment based and believe in balance between insight and action. I treat trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, addictive behaviors and relationships with adults. The goal is in healing the client's relationship within themselves as well as with others. We will work through your past in order to free you in the present. If you feel isolated, or trapped in the same repetitive, negative patterns or relationships there is a solution and there is hope. We will work together so that you can find Joy and be free to move forward.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience working with individuals with issues like anxiety, depression, impulse control, addiction, chronic and life-threatening illness, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship/family problems, stress management, and job stress. I combine a variety of modalities, perspectives, and techniques including client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, humanistic, mindfulness, solution-focused, somatic, and trauma-informed care. My mission is to help you manage stress and find more balance in your life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience working with individuals with issues like anxiety, depression, impulse control, addiction, chronic and life-threatening illness, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship/family problems, stress management, and job stress. I combine a variety of modalities, perspectives, and techniques including client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, humanistic, mindfulness, solution-focused, somatic, and trauma-informed care. My mission is to help you manage stress and find more balance in your life.
Smiling Spirit Pathways - Cherie L. Spehar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACTP, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
We’re all just walking each other home - Ram Dass. You find yourself standing at a crossroads, the weight of past traumas, daily stresses, and unspoken fears heavy on your shoulders. The voices of doubt and confusion echo in your mind, turning what was once a clear path into a tangled maze of uncertainty. Each decision feels monumental, each step forward feels shaky, contributing to a profound sense of overwhelm. It’s dark here, and the face in the mirror feels like a stranger, each day a battle with fear. Maybe you wake up each morning dreading the day ahead, gripped by a fear that’s both familiar and indescribable.
We’re all just walking each other home - Ram Dass. You find yourself standing at a crossroads, the weight of past traumas, daily stresses, and unspoken fears heavy on your shoulders. The voices of doubt and confusion echo in your mind, turning what was once a clear path into a tangled maze of uncertainty. Each decision feels monumental, each step forward feels shaky, contributing to a profound sense of overwhelm. It’s dark here, and the face in the mirror feels like a stranger, each day a battle with fear. Maybe you wake up each morning dreading the day ahead, gripped by a fear that’s both familiar and indescribable.
Special interests of mine include grief and loss therapy, trauma-focused therapy and LGBTQ+ issues. Please consider therapy with me to be a safe place for all ages, identities, sexualities, religions, races, and socioeconomic statuses. I will make every effort to use my education, experience, and genuine care for you to help move you through difficult times, past or present.
Special interests of mine include grief and loss therapy, trauma-focused therapy and LGBTQ+ issues. Please consider therapy with me to be a safe place for all ages, identities, sexualities, religions, races, and socioeconomic statuses. I will make every effort to use my education, experience, and genuine care for you to help move you through difficult times, past or present.
Edla Prevette
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27539
My primary focus is to help children, parents and adults reframe, rethink, then refresh their views, opinions, and actions. I enjoy taking research based theories and sharing the information in a pragmatic way. I believe my authentic and genuine interest in helping others is what enables my clients to "flip" their thinking and actions for positive change. With children I use various play and cognitive behavior therapies to help in navigating the academic, emotional and social stress they are faced with in today's digital world. Additionally, I work with parents to offer effective ways to parent their children for optimal success.
My primary focus is to help children, parents and adults reframe, rethink, then refresh their views, opinions, and actions. I enjoy taking research based theories and sharing the information in a pragmatic way. I believe my authentic and genuine interest in helping others is what enables my clients to "flip" their thinking and actions for positive change. With children I use various play and cognitive behavior therapies to help in navigating the academic, emotional and social stress they are faced with in today's digital world. Additionally, I work with parents to offer effective ways to parent their children for optimal success.
Adrianne Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
I am a solution-focused therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and a Registered Yoga Teacher offering therapy and coaching for individuals and families in a warm and welcoming environment. I specialize in anxiety disorders, mindfulness, trauma, PTSD, codependency, adult children of alcoholic issues, life coaching and addiction recovery with clients just like you throughout Raleigh and Wake County.
I am a solution-focused therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and a Registered Yoga Teacher offering therapy and coaching for individuals and families in a warm and welcoming environment. I specialize in anxiety disorders, mindfulness, trauma, PTSD, codependency, adult children of alcoholic issues, life coaching and addiction recovery with clients just like you throughout Raleigh and Wake County.
Struggling to find happiness & fulfillment? Experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, & stress? Coping skills not working? Need a safe place to share your struggles? Counseling provides a nonjudgmental place to identify your strengths & challenges, develop self-understanding & insight, learn new skills & strategies, and implement a plan to achieve your goals. I am a NC Licensed Professional Counselor with 30+ years of experience. I believe developing a strong & trusting relationship is the basis of effective counseling. We will work to understand life from your perspective. My approach is person-centered, holistic, & eclectic.
Struggling to find happiness & fulfillment? Experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, & stress? Coping skills not working? Need a safe place to share your struggles? Counseling provides a nonjudgmental place to identify your strengths & challenges, develop self-understanding & insight, learn new skills & strategies, and implement a plan to achieve your goals. I am a NC Licensed Professional Counselor with 30+ years of experience. I believe developing a strong & trusting relationship is the basis of effective counseling. We will work to understand life from your perspective. My approach is person-centered, holistic, & eclectic.
Stacy Baker
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27539 (Online Only)
Your phone taps against the keyboard displaying another text from your partner. ‘Maybe it's a ragged chapter.’ One of many thoughts circling while scanning the first couple words. ‘What the hell did you forget?’ Car. Bday cards- mail. Amazon package- Whole Foods. ‘Wasn’t I supportive in that last convo? What else!’ Resigned. Knowing you don’t know. A tightness grips your chest lifting your hand to scratch your head. Yet, you push. Racking your brain recalling tips from the Gottmans. ’Damnit.’ There’s no more ground to scrape to hold back all the demands. Picking up your phone. You thumb through the contacts. Thinking of who to call
Your phone taps against the keyboard displaying another text from your partner. ‘Maybe it's a ragged chapter.’ One of many thoughts circling while scanning the first couple words. ‘What the hell did you forget?’ Car. Bday cards- mail. Amazon package- Whole Foods. ‘Wasn’t I supportive in that last convo? What else!’ Resigned. Knowing you don’t know. A tightness grips your chest lifting your hand to scratch your head. Yet, you push. Racking your brain recalling tips from the Gottmans. ’Damnit.’ There’s no more ground to scrape to hold back all the demands. Picking up your phone. You thumb through the contacts. Thinking of who to call
Matt Smith is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has worked in various counseling and education settings for approximately 14 years. He has counseled elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, college dormitory residents, adult college students, and adults in the workforce. Matt has also helped clients work through a variety of issues, such as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, PTSD, homelessness, divorce, academic difficulties, attention deficit, anger management, assault survival, and inmate transition back into society.
Matt Smith is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has worked in various counseling and education settings for approximately 14 years. He has counseled elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, college dormitory residents, adult college students, and adults in the workforce. Matt has also helped clients work through a variety of issues, such as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, PTSD, homelessness, divorce, academic difficulties, attention deficit, anger management, assault survival, and inmate transition back into society.
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Seeking out a new counselor can be an overwhelming process and my hope is to assist you in this endeavor. My name is Lee Davis, LCMHCA, CRC and I am an associate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I approach counseling from a person-centered perspective where the client is seen as the expert in their own lives. I use a wide range of evidence-based practices specifically tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and preferences to help facilitate the most desired outcomes. I believe in incorporating the client’s feedback to assist in the therapeutic process.
Seeking out a new counselor can be an overwhelming process and my hope is to assist you in this endeavor. My name is Lee Davis, LCMHCA, CRC and I am an associate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I approach counseling from a person-centered perspective where the client is seen as the expert in their own lives. I use a wide range of evidence-based practices specifically tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and preferences to help facilitate the most desired outcomes. I believe in incorporating the client’s feedback to assist in the therapeutic process.
Are you overwhelmed and in need of clarity? Are your mind and body on high alert from anxiety? Peace and rest are seemingly unattainable, no matter how hard you try? Do you find yourself wondering why the past can’t stay in the past? Does ADHD feel like it is the ever present roadblock that keeps you from obtaining your full potential? Do you long to feel joy and purpose? I want to reassure you that there is hope and a path forward. There is a full life on the other side of trauma, beyond debilitating anxiety and hopelessness, and beyond challenging ADHD symptoms. You’re not alone.
Are you overwhelmed and in need of clarity? Are your mind and body on high alert from anxiety? Peace and rest are seemingly unattainable, no matter how hard you try? Do you find yourself wondering why the past can’t stay in the past? Does ADHD feel like it is the ever present roadblock that keeps you from obtaining your full potential? Do you long to feel joy and purpose? I want to reassure you that there is hope and a path forward. There is a full life on the other side of trauma, beyond debilitating anxiety and hopelessness, and beyond challenging ADHD symptoms. You’re not alone.
Elizabeth Guarnaccia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502
Not accepting new clients
While I utilize traditional healing methods such as cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, healing is often most effective when combined with therapies which access the body-mind connection, such as EMDR, IFS, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, and PACT and IFIO for couples, all tailored to each individual's or couple's needs.
As a therapist with 30+ years of experience, I have come to honor and respect all who are seeking health, wholeness, emotional re-patterning, or relief from pain, be it physical, emotional, relational, existential or spiritual. I specialize in working with couples on their relationships, and with individual adults who are having difficulty managing their current life's stressors due to past or ongoing trauma, which may be causing depression, anxiety, physical symptoms, and interpersonal challenges. My specialties are connecting clients with their internal strengths and resources for healing within as well as in their relationships.
While I utilize traditional healing methods such as cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, healing is often most effective when combined with therapies which access the body-mind connection, such as EMDR, IFS, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, and PACT and IFIO for couples, all tailored to each individual's or couple's needs.
As a therapist with 30+ years of experience, I have come to honor and respect all who are seeking health, wholeness, emotional re-patterning, or relief from pain, be it physical, emotional, relational, existential or spiritual. I specialize in working with couples on their relationships, and with individual adults who are having difficulty managing their current life's stressors due to past or ongoing trauma, which may be causing depression, anxiety, physical symptoms, and interpersonal challenges. My specialties are connecting clients with their internal strengths and resources for healing within as well as in their relationships.
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Kara Mason
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
I utilize a Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral, Solution Focused, Gestalt Approach to sessions.
Are you struggling to understand what you're feeling? Overwhelmed with obsessive thoughts and emotions? Having difficulty managing your stress, relationships, family, job, or social obligations? Are you afraid to say no, and constantly feel like you need to seek the approval of others? Are you tired of feeling like there is no hope, or that nothing is going to change? Have you lost someone close to you and having difficulty grieving? Have you lost your faith or feel unworthy of love? Is it finally time for a transformation? A new approach to your situation? A new way of thinking? Are you ready to reclaim your life back? Let me help.
I utilize a Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral, Solution Focused, Gestalt Approach to sessions.
Are you struggling to understand what you're feeling? Overwhelmed with obsessive thoughts and emotions? Having difficulty managing your stress, relationships, family, job, or social obligations? Are you afraid to say no, and constantly feel like you need to seek the approval of others? Are you tired of feeling like there is no hope, or that nothing is going to change? Have you lost someone close to you and having difficulty grieving? Have you lost your faith or feel unworthy of love? Is it finally time for a transformation? A new approach to your situation? A new way of thinking? Are you ready to reclaim your life back? Let me help.
Ann Marie Sochia
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CHT, NLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I specialize in mental health counseling with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), gestalt, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, computer assisted relaxation training, and meditation.
At Waves of Change, I assist clients in making the positive changes they want to make in themselves through the utilization of hypnosis, meditation, mindfulness, mental health counseling, and technology assisted relaxation practices. All of my services are offered in a confidential, safe, and serene environment. Some of the specific issues I help clients with are; smoking cessation, weight management, depression, pain management, and stress management to name a few. Please contact me to learn more about how I can help you achieve success in reaching your goals.
I specialize in mental health counseling with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), gestalt, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, computer assisted relaxation training, and meditation.
At Waves of Change, I assist clients in making the positive changes they want to make in themselves through the utilization of hypnosis, meditation, mindfulness, mental health counseling, and technology assisted relaxation practices. All of my services are offered in a confidential, safe, and serene environment. Some of the specific issues I help clients with are; smoking cessation, weight management, depression, pain management, and stress management to name a few. Please contact me to learn more about how I can help you achieve success in reaching your goals.
Cassie Faircloth
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
Cassie's counseling approach is characterized by a combination of honesty, empathy, and compassion, complemented by a subtle touch of humor. She employs an eclectic counseling methodology that encompasses various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy.
Cassie's counseling approach is characterized by a combination of honesty, empathy, and compassion, complemented by a subtle touch of humor. She employs an eclectic counseling methodology that encompasses various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy.
Almarch Family Care, LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, MS, MAED, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive, Gestalt therapy, .
Mentor and Precept Masters and PhD degree students on Psychotherapy of Nursing, Psychiatric Nurses. Offer counseling using Cognitive behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Eclectic Strategies for clients with Immigration and adjustment issues, Court Ordered Assessment, Physical and sexual abuse therapy, Domestic Violence, Anxiety/emotional difficulty, Posttraumatic Stress disorder(PTSD), Depression, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity, Teen Pregnancy prevention, Low Self Esteem, School suspension/skipping, Juvenile Justice/foster care counseling etc.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive, Gestalt therapy, .
Mentor and Precept Masters and PhD degree students on Psychotherapy of Nursing, Psychiatric Nurses. Offer counseling using Cognitive behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Eclectic Strategies for clients with Immigration and adjustment issues, Court Ordered Assessment, Physical and sexual abuse therapy, Domestic Violence, Anxiety/emotional difficulty, Posttraumatic Stress disorder(PTSD), Depression, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity, Teen Pregnancy prevention, Low Self Esteem, School suspension/skipping, Juvenile Justice/foster care counseling etc.
Emily Hartung
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Holly Springs, NC 27540 (Online Only)
EMDR trained, Person-centered, art therapy techniques, Gestalt techniques, CBT.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions, depression, anxiety and ADHD. I continue to learn about ADHD and incorporate a person-centered approach into work with all my clients. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma of any kind. I enjoy helping clients navigate through the past trauma and unpack the ways that the past is currently impacting them. I am an EMDR-certified counselor and provide a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. I am currently accepting new virtual clients and have found that teletherapy with EMDR works well for many individuals.
EMDR trained, Person-centered, art therapy techniques, Gestalt techniques, CBT.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions, depression, anxiety and ADHD. I continue to learn about ADHD and incorporate a person-centered approach into work with all my clients. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma of any kind. I enjoy helping clients navigate through the past trauma and unpack the ways that the past is currently impacting them. I am an EMDR-certified counselor and provide a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. I am currently accepting new virtual clients and have found that teletherapy with EMDR works well for many individuals.
Wendy Lehnertz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
The main models I integrate with mindfulness are Attachment theory, IFS, Gestalt, EMDR and Sensorimotor.
As a Licensed Therapist in both Arizona and North Carolina, I provide residents of both states the convenience of telehealth services from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I have over twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with destructive relationship patterns, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sexual and intimacy disruptions (such as infidelity, sexual addiction, past sexual abuse, etc), trauma and abuse, domestic violence, depression, and grief.
The main models I integrate with mindfulness are Attachment theory, IFS, Gestalt, EMDR and Sensorimotor.
As a Licensed Therapist in both Arizona and North Carolina, I provide residents of both states the convenience of telehealth services from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I have over twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with destructive relationship patterns, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sexual and intimacy disruptions (such as infidelity, sexual addiction, past sexual abuse, etc), trauma and abuse, domestic violence, depression, and grief.
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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.