Gestalt Therapists in Montvale, NJ
The foundation of effective therapy is a strong and comfortable connection between the client and therapist. I am highly experienced at establishing that strong therapeutic connection. I help people who struggle with a range of issues including anxiety, depression and relationship/family difficulties. I partner with clients to identify the source of their problems so that they can better understand themselves. We seek solutions that have long term benefits so that clients can complete therapy with greater clarity and confidence, and are well equipped to deal with future challenges.
The foundation of effective therapy is a strong and comfortable connection between the client and therapist. I am highly experienced at establishing that strong therapeutic connection. I help people who struggle with a range of issues including anxiety, depression and relationship/family difficulties. I partner with clients to identify the source of their problems so that they can better understand themselves. We seek solutions that have long term benefits so that clients can complete therapy with greater clarity and confidence, and are well equipped to deal with future challenges.
Amy Lowery Allison
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montvale, NJ 07645 (Online Only)
You are more than a body. So when your body is struggling, it makes sense that you would also struggle mentally, emotionally, socially or even spiritually. I can help you through this. I am a clinical psychologist with leading expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with health concerns (cancer, high stress/tension, coping with illness, disease or disability, fear of progression/recurrence, reducing physical symptoms, body image/changes, impact on relationships, communicating with loved ones, coping with depression, anxiety, or isolation, spiritual distress, enriching meaning, or even support facing end of life).
You are more than a body. So when your body is struggling, it makes sense that you would also struggle mentally, emotionally, socially or even spiritually. I can help you through this. I am a clinical psychologist with leading expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with health concerns (cancer, high stress/tension, coping with illness, disease or disability, fear of progression/recurrence, reducing physical symptoms, body image/changes, impact on relationships, communicating with loved ones, coping with depression, anxiety, or isolation, spiritual distress, enriching meaning, or even support facing end of life).
Patricia Vadine LCSW Integrative Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montvale, NJ 07645
With 30 years of clinical experience I offer a confidential, warm , caring environment in which life's difficulties can be explored and sensitively addressed. My style is interactive and solution oriented and I am told I bring wisdom and a sense of humor to the relationship.
With 30 years of clinical experience I offer a confidential, warm , caring environment in which life's difficulties can be explored and sensitively addressed. My style is interactive and solution oriented and I am told I bring wisdom and a sense of humor to the relationship.
Amy Consovoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Montvale, NJ 07645 (Online Only)
Ever wonder if drinking, substance use, or disordered eating are starting to become a problem? Look no further. People come to me to figure out how to heal their relationship with food and their bodies - to overcome perfectionism and people pleasing - to stop relying on alcohol and drugs to make the pain stop. Taking the first step towards asking for help is hard, but know that I will welcome you without judgement. I know that you’re here because you want the cycle to stop. I want to help you develop the skills to stop obsessing, to stop beating yourself up, and to remove the things that get in the way of you living your life.
Ever wonder if drinking, substance use, or disordered eating are starting to become a problem? Look no further. People come to me to figure out how to heal their relationship with food and their bodies - to overcome perfectionism and people pleasing - to stop relying on alcohol and drugs to make the pain stop. Taking the first step towards asking for help is hard, but know that I will welcome you without judgement. I know that you’re here because you want the cycle to stop. I want to help you develop the skills to stop obsessing, to stop beating yourself up, and to remove the things that get in the way of you living your life.
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Matthew Francisco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 (Online Only)
I also have a three year speciality training in Gestalt Therapy as a means to integrate a client's thoughts, feelings, emotions, relationships, and environment into a fully functioning whole.
Although I obtained a significant amount of knowledge as a therapeutic provider and underwent professional training, I, as the therapist, view myself as their creative partner in becoming the “best” version of themselves. Not only do I believe clients are the experts on themselves, but I also believe that clients are the heroes of their own stories. During the course of the journey, the hero often has to integrate parts of themselves and the world that surrounds them to become an agent of better change.
I also have a three year speciality training in Gestalt Therapy as a means to integrate a client's thoughts, feelings, emotions, relationships, and environment into a fully functioning whole.
Although I obtained a significant amount of knowledge as a therapeutic provider and underwent professional training, I, as the therapist, view myself as their creative partner in becoming the “best” version of themselves. Not only do I believe clients are the experts on themselves, but I also believe that clients are the heroes of their own stories. During the course of the journey, the hero often has to integrate parts of themselves and the world that surrounds them to become an agent of better change.
Virginia C Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSMFT, LPC, CGT
Verified Verified
North Haledon, NJ 07508
If you are ready for change, and committed to reaching out for it, I can help you accomplish it! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples and Families. I am passionate in helping you create the vibrant and wholesome life you long for. My style is warm, accepting and caring, while holding the utmost belief in your potential to heal from your wounds and create a full, healthy and rewarding life. My specialty is Gestalt Therapy, an experiential modality that helps us go deeply into the core issues, heal hurts and access the most resourceful aspects of Yourself.
If you are ready for change, and committed to reaching out for it, I can help you accomplish it! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples and Families. I am passionate in helping you create the vibrant and wholesome life you long for. My style is warm, accepting and caring, while holding the utmost belief in your potential to heal from your wounds and create a full, healthy and rewarding life. My specialty is Gestalt Therapy, an experiential modality that helps us go deeply into the core issues, heal hurts and access the most resourceful aspects of Yourself.
My eclectic approach draws on my experiences treatment, including, NLP, Client Centered Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Hypnosis, Gestalt Therapy.
My ideal client is mid 30's to early 60's. These are people in life transitions, whether career, relationship or soul searching. Probably experiencing stress and anxiety or self doubt. Want to follow their hearts, interests and talents so that they can fulfill themselves in life, love, work and relationships. They want to modify or completely change careers, friends or leave an unrewarding relationship. They're looking for help in growing beyond an impasse while wanting to develop to the next level in their lives. They need compassion and clear but kind guidance to move forward.
My eclectic approach draws on my experiences treatment, including, NLP, Client Centered Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Hypnosis, Gestalt Therapy.
My ideal client is mid 30's to early 60's. These are people in life transitions, whether career, relationship or soul searching. Probably experiencing stress and anxiety or self doubt. Want to follow their hearts, interests and talents so that they can fulfill themselves in life, love, work and relationships. They want to modify or completely change careers, friends or leave an unrewarding relationship. They're looking for help in growing beyond an impasse while wanting to develop to the next level in their lives. They need compassion and clear but kind guidance to move forward.
Naaz Hosseini
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Mahwah, NJ 07430 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist trained in gestalt and internal family systems, I offer a caring, holistic, and creative approach to our work together.
"I will support your journey into self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-empowerment. The destination is ease, wholeness, and choice.” Finding balance, peace, and fulfillment can be a challenge. Our work together will strengthen and support you from the inside by helping you identify and overcome the fears and beliefs that stand in the way of your personal satisfaction and healthy relationships. I bring more than twenty-five years experience to our partnership as we work together to create an effective pathway for you to develop inner harmony and achieve your goals.
As a psychotherapist trained in gestalt and internal family systems, I offer a caring, holistic, and creative approach to our work together.
"I will support your journey into self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-empowerment. The destination is ease, wholeness, and choice.” Finding balance, peace, and fulfillment can be a challenge. Our work together will strengthen and support you from the inside by helping you identify and overcome the fears and beliefs that stand in the way of your personal satisfaction and healthy relationships. I bring more than twenty-five years experience to our partnership as we work together to create an effective pathway for you to develop inner harmony and achieve your goals.
I am Jennifer Weiskott, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 21 years of experience working with adult clients. My expertise includes helping individuals navigate and heal from domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum depression, and OCD. Throughout my career, I've utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, strengths-based therapy, Gestalt therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and empowerment therapy.
I am Jennifer Weiskott, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 21 years of experience working with adult clients. My expertise includes helping individuals navigate and heal from domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum depression, and OCD. Throughout my career, I've utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, strengths-based therapy, Gestalt therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and empowerment therapy.
Once that rapport is established, I use cognitive-behavioral, Gestalt, and psychodynamic therapies to provide my client with insight into their life and story.
I gravitate to working with people who think a lot, which often leads me to work with intellectuals or perfectionists. In my work with clients both in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, I find meaning in supporting clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, sadness, and overthinking. I believe that a warm, trusting relationship is what heals us. When we feel seen, and our voices are heard, we can be who we are meant to be. Once I get to understand my client's goals and desires, I make it my goal to help them find a way to be the best version of themself.
Once that rapport is established, I use cognitive-behavioral, Gestalt, and psychodynamic therapies to provide my client with insight into their life and story.
I gravitate to working with people who think a lot, which often leads me to work with intellectuals or perfectionists. In my work with clients both in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, I find meaning in supporting clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, sadness, and overthinking. I believe that a warm, trusting relationship is what heals us. When we feel seen, and our voices are heard, we can be who we are meant to be. Once I get to understand my client's goals and desires, I make it my goal to help them find a way to be the best version of themself.
Rick Manista
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a Gestalt therapist, my style is experiential focusing on the therapeutic relationship.
Many of my clients come to me after experiencing constant judgement and shame from their world. This becomes internalized and they often feel stuck from negative self-talk, anxiety or low self-esteem. My clients are not looking for ways to improve a symptom, but are looking to get in touch with their strengths and utilize parts of themselves that were lost. My clients are looking for a calm, nurturing environment where they can explore these issues in a playful manner.
As a Gestalt therapist, my style is experiential focusing on the therapeutic relationship.
Many of my clients come to me after experiencing constant judgement and shame from their world. This becomes internalized and they often feel stuck from negative self-talk, anxiety or low self-esteem. My clients are not looking for ways to improve a symptom, but are looking to get in touch with their strengths and utilize parts of themselves that were lost. My clients are looking for a calm, nurturing environment where they can explore these issues in a playful manner.
Where special concerns deserve special care, Specialized Therapy Associates has been in operation since 1994 with a staff of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists in Hackensack, Ramsey, Short Hills, & Fort Lee. STA provides the full range of psychological services: individual, couples, family & group therapy. We also provide a full range of psychological testing services for all age ranges.STA offers specialized programs which includes but not limited to eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, academic success, child and parenting. We are staffed with Board certified adult & child psychiatrists & psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, licensed clinical alcohol & drug counselors & licensed professional counselors.
Where special concerns deserve special care, Specialized Therapy Associates has been in operation since 1994 with a staff of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists in Hackensack, Ramsey, Short Hills, & Fort Lee. STA provides the full range of psychological services: individual, couples, family & group therapy. We also provide a full range of psychological testing services for all age ranges.STA offers specialized programs which includes but not limited to eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, academic success, child and parenting. We are staffed with Board certified adult & child psychiatrists & psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, licensed clinical alcohol & drug counselors & licensed professional counselors.
I am Robin Carlock, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in treating addiction, mental health symptoms, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), life transitions, women’s issues, and LGBTQ+ or other sexuality concerns in adolescents, teens, and adults. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families, offering clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions tailored to meet their unique needs. I encourage my clients to tap into their creativity, personal beliefs, and cultural practices to achieve the best outcomes in therapy.
I am Robin Carlock, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in treating addiction, mental health symptoms, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), life transitions, women’s issues, and LGBTQ+ or other sexuality concerns in adolescents, teens, and adults. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families, offering clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions tailored to meet their unique needs. I encourage my clients to tap into their creativity, personal beliefs, and cultural practices to achieve the best outcomes in therapy.
Patrycja Szymczak
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you navigating the pain of grief? Perhaps changes in your life are causing you to struggle with overwhelming emotions. Do you find it difficult to focus and manage daily responsibilities, or feel isolated in your experiences? Do you worry that this constant sense of dread, irritability over minor stressors, or feelings of sadness and hopelessness will never fade? If you’re ready to explore these feelings and seek support in a safe, compassionate environment, you’ve come to the right place.
Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you navigating the pain of grief? Perhaps changes in your life are causing you to struggle with overwhelming emotions. Do you find it difficult to focus and manage daily responsibilities, or feel isolated in your experiences? Do you worry that this constant sense of dread, irritability over minor stressors, or feelings of sadness and hopelessness will never fade? If you’re ready to explore these feelings and seek support in a safe, compassionate environment, you’ve come to the right place.
Becky Diaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpine, NJ 07620 (Online Only)
I am available to come alongside my clients in their pain, challenges, and also successes. I provide a compassionate ear that understands the reality of the patterns that shape our lives. I believe I can work with you towards growth, self-compassion, and empowerment. I recognize the real challenges developing and keeping healthy and healing relationships. Therefore I can help individuals, couples, and families to begin a journey of healing and repair that will benefit their relationships, past, present and future.
I am available to come alongside my clients in their pain, challenges, and also successes. I provide a compassionate ear that understands the reality of the patterns that shape our lives. I believe I can work with you towards growth, self-compassion, and empowerment. I recognize the real challenges developing and keeping healthy and healing relationships. Therefore I can help individuals, couples, and families to begin a journey of healing and repair that will benefit their relationships, past, present and future.
Prof. Robert E. Douglas II
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MACLP, LAMFT, LAPC, CLC
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07653
Robert takes the approach that all individuals and family systems are unique and should create a “space” that encompasses all of the salient components in their lives. Life has peaks and valleys and there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. Creating a safe, respectful therapeutic environment is his goal. He takes and eclectic approach and individualizes the interventions and treatment plans for the clients and families needs. He works with clients regarding family satisfaction, couples’ satisfaction, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and other psychological impairing issues.
Robert takes the approach that all individuals and family systems are unique and should create a “space” that encompasses all of the salient components in their lives. Life has peaks and valleys and there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. Creating a safe, respectful therapeutic environment is his goal. He takes and eclectic approach and individualizes the interventions and treatment plans for the clients and families needs. He works with clients regarding family satisfaction, couples’ satisfaction, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and other psychological impairing issues.
With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I work with a wide range of human difficulties. From young adults trying to find their way, to individuals struggling with anxiety or depression, I believe that my work is to draw out the hidden potential in each person. Throughout the years I have trained in a wide spectrum of modalities, ranging from cognitive-behavioral therapy, to attachment theory and advanced work with the subconscious mind. And sometimes just talking about an issue in a safe environment, giving it words, allows the next step towards a happier life.
With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I work with a wide range of human difficulties. From young adults trying to find their way, to individuals struggling with anxiety or depression, I believe that my work is to draw out the hidden potential in each person. Throughout the years I have trained in a wide spectrum of modalities, ranging from cognitive-behavioral therapy, to attachment theory and advanced work with the subconscious mind. And sometimes just talking about an issue in a safe environment, giving it words, allows the next step towards a happier life.
Michael Pagana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CCPS, BCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
I offer affordable & knowledgeable sexual addiction recovery care that is Biblically centered, and clinically sound. I'm a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) trained thru IITAP. I'm also a trained thru APSATS in the multidimensional Partner Trauma Model. I work as a Marriage & Family Therapist, and Board Certified Coach. I provide pastoral counseling if desired, and I have experience supporting a variety of faiths. I will utilize an individual's faith perspective to their desire or comfort. I help men and their partners, heal and grow, from unwanted sexual behaviors, infidelity & partner betrayal. Affair recovery is possible.
I offer affordable & knowledgeable sexual addiction recovery care that is Biblically centered, and clinically sound. I'm a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) trained thru IITAP. I'm also a trained thru APSATS in the multidimensional Partner Trauma Model. I work as a Marriage & Family Therapist, and Board Certified Coach. I provide pastoral counseling if desired, and I have experience supporting a variety of faiths. I will utilize an individual's faith perspective to their desire or comfort. I help men and their partners, heal and grow, from unwanted sexual behaviors, infidelity & partner betrayal. Affair recovery is possible.
Has sharing about things in your life that you are struggling with been difficult? Have drugs or alcohol become more of a problem than a solution? Perhaps you have felt there is no way out, or maybe you’ve done the hard work to make it this far but are looking for that final push to really begin living your life to its fullest again. Addiction is complicated, much bigger than substance alone, and therapy is a major component to addressing addictions from all sides, assisting you in taking back control of your life once and for all.
Has sharing about things in your life that you are struggling with been difficult? Have drugs or alcohol become more of a problem than a solution? Perhaps you have felt there is no way out, or maybe you’ve done the hard work to make it this far but are looking for that final push to really begin living your life to its fullest again. Addiction is complicated, much bigger than substance alone, and therapy is a major component to addressing addictions from all sides, assisting you in taking back control of your life once and for all.
I’m Tia S. Davis, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting clients through everyday stressors, relationship difficulties, and managing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and low self-esteem. I am passionate about providing clients with the tools they need to create positive, lasting change in their lives. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Long Island University, Brooklyn campus. I truly believe in the power of connection and am dedicated to meeting my clients where they are.
I’m Tia S. Davis, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting clients through everyday stressors, relationship difficulties, and managing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and low self-esteem. I am passionate about providing clients with the tools they need to create positive, lasting change in their lives. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Long Island University, Brooklyn campus. I truly believe in the power of connection and am dedicated to meeting my clients where they are.
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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.