Gestalt Therapists in Old Bridge, NJ
The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being. I been successfully helping people for 20 years to overcome anxiety, pain, and addictions. Hypnotherapy is helpful to improve your performances and to have a better life.
The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being. I been successfully helping people for 20 years to overcome anxiety, pain, and addictions. Hypnotherapy is helpful to improve your performances and to have a better life.
The quality of relationships is at the heart of my work. Whether you are going through a separation or divorce, loss, doubts about a new love interest, parenting or step-parenting issues, pain of an affair, an upsetting move, or a life-stage transition, I can help you move through and beyond the pain or challenges of your situation. I will listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, help make sense of what you are going through, and share both tears and laughter along the way - no matter what the pain, disappointment, confusion or anger you may experience.
The quality of relationships is at the heart of my work. Whether you are going through a separation or divorce, loss, doubts about a new love interest, parenting or step-parenting issues, pain of an affair, an upsetting move, or a life-stage transition, I can help you move through and beyond the pain or challenges of your situation. I will listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, help make sense of what you are going through, and share both tears and laughter along the way - no matter what the pain, disappointment, confusion or anger you may experience.
Michelle Y Cordero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be challenging. It's important that you find a therapist you can connect with in order to have a fulfilling experience. The choice to work with me can be the basis for you to feel comfort in processing presenting issues and exploring needs for growth/change. My goal is to help you find comfort in this relationship and work together with you to explore your personal needs and desires for therapy. By using cognitive behavioral, strength based and mindfulness treatments I will support you in this process.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be challenging. It's important that you find a therapist you can connect with in order to have a fulfilling experience. The choice to work with me can be the basis for you to feel comfort in processing presenting issues and exploring needs for growth/change. My goal is to help you find comfort in this relationship and work together with you to explore your personal needs and desires for therapy. By using cognitive behavioral, strength based and mindfulness treatments I will support you in this process.
Jennifer L Hilligus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Hello! My name is Jennifer Hilligus. I am a counselor and an educator. My approach to counseling is tailored to each individual, couple or family. I feel strongly that we must work to understand our patterns of thinking in order to identify why we feel and act the way that we do. During the therapeutic process, we will study your personal traits and patterns and develop ways to achieve all of your counseling goals. You can do it. I can help.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Hilligus. I am a counselor and an educator. My approach to counseling is tailored to each individual, couple or family. I feel strongly that we must work to understand our patterns of thinking in order to identify why we feel and act the way that we do. During the therapeutic process, we will study your personal traits and patterns and develop ways to achieve all of your counseling goals. You can do it. I can help.
Araceli Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Life is full of obstacles that at times feel impossible to overcome. In therapy, we will work together to equip you with coping skills that best suit you to make tackling these obstacles possible. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem are common hindrances that therapy can help find long term solutions enabling you to live to your fullest potential.
Life is full of obstacles that at times feel impossible to overcome. In therapy, we will work together to equip you with coping skills that best suit you to make tackling these obstacles possible. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem are common hindrances that therapy can help find long term solutions enabling you to live to your fullest potential.
Arlene Venet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Online Only)
My job as a therapist is to empower my clients to be the best versions of themselves. I accomplish this by embracing each of my clients with kindness and lack of judgement. I have over 30 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings treating clients with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, couples and marriage counseling, substance use disorders, and trauma to name a few. Please see below regarding a comprehensive list of specialties that I specialize in. I am experienced in utilizing CBT, Inner Child, Mindfulness, along with other approaches.
My job as a therapist is to empower my clients to be the best versions of themselves. I accomplish this by embracing each of my clients with kindness and lack of judgement. I have over 30 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings treating clients with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, couples and marriage counseling, substance use disorders, and trauma to name a few. Please see below regarding a comprehensive list of specialties that I specialize in. I am experienced in utilizing CBT, Inner Child, Mindfulness, along with other approaches.
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I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
Matthew Donohue
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817 (Online Only)
I operate under the theoretical background of Fritz Perls Gestalt Therapy, as well as Carl Rogers, (Humanistic Therapy).
The price of therapy should not be anxiety provoking. Are you wrestling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Is your consumption of alcohol becoming a problem? As we work together in therapy, we can uncover the reasons for these emotions and behaviors. Sometimes these maladaptive coping mechanisms can stem from past trauma or deeper wounds. I am committed to working with you on your journey to become the best version of yourself.
I operate under the theoretical background of Fritz Perls Gestalt Therapy, as well as Carl Rogers, (Humanistic Therapy).
The price of therapy should not be anxiety provoking. Are you wrestling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Is your consumption of alcohol becoming a problem? As we work together in therapy, we can uncover the reasons for these emotions and behaviors. Sometimes these maladaptive coping mechanisms can stem from past trauma or deeper wounds. I am committed to working with you on your journey to become the best version of yourself.
We use cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, internal family systems, and hypnotherapy modalities.
We have a four-fold mission: To be a channel to eradicate spiritual and physical hunger, to make the invisible visible, to bring clarity to every situation, and to bring unifying solutions to all individuals and organizations. Through education and counseling, our clients receive practical tools to navigate all relationships in their life from a place of compassion and strength. By inviting each person's Inner Guide to lead the way, our client's lives are transformed as they develop healthier Self-identities that ensure healing from grief, loss, early childhood trauma, addiction, and improved personal and work relationships.
We use cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, internal family systems, and hypnotherapy modalities.
We have a four-fold mission: To be a channel to eradicate spiritual and physical hunger, to make the invisible visible, to bring clarity to every situation, and to bring unifying solutions to all individuals and organizations. Through education and counseling, our clients receive practical tools to navigate all relationships in their life from a place of compassion and strength. By inviting each person's Inner Guide to lead the way, our client's lives are transformed as they develop healthier Self-identities that ensure healing from grief, loss, early childhood trauma, addiction, and improved personal and work relationships.
Wendy Alley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, LPC, CHHC, AADP, SAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
I am experienced in traditional western medicine, expressive therapies, gestalt, and holistic approaches.
Have you been trying to make a change, but feeling stuck? Maybe that job you're in is no longer inspiring, your relationship is no longer fulfilling, or there's a behavior or a habit you just wish you could stop. Trying to make these kinds of changes alone is frustrating, and often leaves us spinning our wheels, but stuck in that same place we know so well. If you sometimes find yourself overthinking, repeating old patterns, and/or getting caught up in self-criticism, you're not alone! Having a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental, skilled therapist can help you remember your inherent strengths, and regain the balance you seek.
I am experienced in traditional western medicine, expressive therapies, gestalt, and holistic approaches.
Have you been trying to make a change, but feeling stuck? Maybe that job you're in is no longer inspiring, your relationship is no longer fulfilling, or there's a behavior or a habit you just wish you could stop. Trying to make these kinds of changes alone is frustrating, and often leaves us spinning our wheels, but stuck in that same place we know so well. If you sometimes find yourself overthinking, repeating old patterns, and/or getting caught up in self-criticism, you're not alone! Having a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental, skilled therapist can help you remember your inherent strengths, and regain the balance you seek.
Carol Fishelman-Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroe Township, NJ 08831 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Postgraduate Certification in Gestalt Therapy and Focusing Oriented Therapy with over thirty years experience.
As a therapist I feel privileged to be able to provide the kind of support and guidance that helps people build healthy, fulfilling relationships. I derive great satisfaction when I see my clients utilize their strengths and abilities to obtain their own personal objectives and goals. I specialize in women's issues; emotional eating, weight and body image struggles; grief, bereavement.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Postgraduate Certification in Gestalt Therapy and Focusing Oriented Therapy with over thirty years experience.
As a therapist I feel privileged to be able to provide the kind of support and guidance that helps people build healthy, fulfilling relationships. I derive great satisfaction when I see my clients utilize their strengths and abilities to obtain their own personal objectives and goals. I specialize in women's issues; emotional eating, weight and body image struggles; grief, bereavement.
My practice is rooted in Existentialism, and I combine techniques pulled from a variety of evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, strength-based, mindfulness, ecotherapy and Gestalt therapy.
Maintaining our mental wellness is just as important as maintaining our physical wellness. Perhaps you are facing a major loss or are having trouble finding motivation to carry out daily tasks of life. For some, there has been a major life event which has left you feeling helpless or without direction. For any person coming into my office, my goal is to create a space which is calming, open, and safe. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing grief and loss, low motivation, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.
My practice is rooted in Existentialism, and I combine techniques pulled from a variety of evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, strength-based, mindfulness, ecotherapy and Gestalt therapy.
Maintaining our mental wellness is just as important as maintaining our physical wellness. Perhaps you are facing a major loss or are having trouble finding motivation to carry out daily tasks of life. For some, there has been a major life event which has left you feeling helpless or without direction. For any person coming into my office, my goal is to create a space which is calming, open, and safe. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing grief and loss, low motivation, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.
Irene Guarino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08837 (Online Only)
Our society has and continues to go through many changes which lead to ongoing challenges. We have all experienced those challenges during and after the Pandemic. Many are still having difficulty adjusting. This is just one example of our changing society today and the impact it has on the present and the future. For some, each day poses a risk and therefore many find it difficult to function productively. It takes courage and strength to take that first step to seek therapy which would lead to a brighter future and a better understanding of who you are.
Our society has and continues to go through many changes which lead to ongoing challenges. We have all experienced those challenges during and after the Pandemic. Many are still having difficulty adjusting. This is just one example of our changing society today and the impact it has on the present and the future. For some, each day poses a risk and therefore many find it difficult to function productively. It takes courage and strength to take that first step to seek therapy which would lead to a brighter future and a better understanding of who you are.
Dr. Wanda Y. Quezada
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ed D, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
Our mission at Faithlift and Hope, LLC is to instill a seed of hope in each of our clients while lifting them up in their emotional, mental and even spiritual life. We welcome all people of gender, ages, and spiritual backgrounds.
Our mission at Faithlift and Hope, LLC is to instill a seed of hope in each of our clients while lifting them up in their emotional, mental and even spiritual life. We welcome all people of gender, ages, and spiritual backgrounds.
Chris M. Bizzarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
I will help you develop coping skills to manage symptoms of fear, depression, anxiety, and anger. I will help you develop communication skills to strengthen your relationships. I will help you grow emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I will teach you how to meditate properly, develop gratitude, and a sense of purpose. I will empower you to take action.
I will help you develop coping skills to manage symptoms of fear, depression, anxiety, and anger. I will help you develop communication skills to strengthen your relationships. I will help you grow emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I will teach you how to meditate properly, develop gratitude, and a sense of purpose. I will empower you to take action.
Therapy With Gi -
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Authenticity, honesty, empathy and creativity is what I have based my practice on. Life can be TOUGH, and it can feel difficult to get out of that loop, or I like to say, crawl out of the mud, it takes time but it's very possible and I hope to help provide you with the tools you will need to do so. I'm eclectic in my practice, using therapeutic evidenced based modalities, such as CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) Art therapy/creative therapy, person centered therapy, family therapy etc. with a specialty in eating disorders/body image issues and self-esteem .
Authenticity, honesty, empathy and creativity is what I have based my practice on. Life can be TOUGH, and it can feel difficult to get out of that loop, or I like to say, crawl out of the mud, it takes time but it's very possible and I hope to help provide you with the tools you will need to do so. I'm eclectic in my practice, using therapeutic evidenced based modalities, such as CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) Art therapy/creative therapy, person centered therapy, family therapy etc. with a specialty in eating disorders/body image issues and self-esteem .
Christian Counseling : Multi-Faith & Multicultural
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, DAPA, FAPA, DMinc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
I am a successful Spanish and English Psychotherapist I counsel both Christians and non Christians in a confidential, caring and compassionate environment. ! am here to walk with you on this journey of pain to healing, restoration, peace and joy. My approach is an integrative wholistic therapy that involves spirit, soul and body. I believe in in-depth development of a healthy lifestyle rather than temporal symptom relief. It is a life rewarding time of growth and change. William James says:"The minute a man ceases to grow, no matter what his years, that minute he begins to be old"
I am a successful Spanish and English Psychotherapist I counsel both Christians and non Christians in a confidential, caring and compassionate environment. ! am here to walk with you on this journey of pain to healing, restoration, peace and joy. My approach is an integrative wholistic therapy that involves spirit, soul and body. I believe in in-depth development of a healthy lifestyle rather than temporal symptom relief. It is a life rewarding time of growth and change. William James says:"The minute a man ceases to grow, no matter what his years, that minute he begins to be old"
I have been working as a Social worker/ Substance abuse Counselor for 24 years. My Primary focus is bipolar, depression , working with youth from 12 years old and older, family counseling, anxiety disorder substance abuse, anger management and couple counseling. I work with an APN who can provide medication monitoring.
I have been working as a Social worker/ Substance abuse Counselor for 24 years. My Primary focus is bipolar, depression , working with youth from 12 years old and older, family counseling, anxiety disorder substance abuse, anger management and couple counseling. I work with an APN who can provide medication monitoring.
Hello! My name is Sara Viola, LSW. I'm a licensed psychotherapist committed to empowering individuals on their path towards inner healing and personal growth. With a passion for trauma work, I specialize in assisting clients in navigating the complexities of their past experiences while fostering resilience and empowering them to rewrite their narratives. In my practice, I place a profound emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, recognizing it as the cornerstone of effective therapy. I believe that creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space is paramount in facilitating profound transformations.
Hello! My name is Sara Viola, LSW. I'm a licensed psychotherapist committed to empowering individuals on their path towards inner healing and personal growth. With a passion for trauma work, I specialize in assisting clients in navigating the complexities of their past experiences while fostering resilience and empowering them to rewrite their narratives. In my practice, I place a profound emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, recognizing it as the cornerstone of effective therapy. I believe that creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space is paramount in facilitating profound transformations.
Suruchi Saini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (Online Only)
I am a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Trauma Specialist & Certified Yoga Teacher. Are your personal/professional or relationship challenges causing stress, anxiety, unexplained sadness, self-doubt, restlessness, impulsiveness & feelings of hopelessness? Do you feel that you need to change these uncomfortable feelings/behaviors? Let's work together. I see you as an expert on your own life, and offer my expertise to achieve your goals to make positive & lasting changes. I will actively support & empower you to explore the obstacles you face & modify any old thought/behavioral patterns that undermine your happiness.
I am a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Trauma Specialist & Certified Yoga Teacher. Are your personal/professional or relationship challenges causing stress, anxiety, unexplained sadness, self-doubt, restlessness, impulsiveness & feelings of hopelessness? Do you feel that you need to change these uncomfortable feelings/behaviors? Let's work together. I see you as an expert on your own life, and offer my expertise to achieve your goals to make positive & lasting changes. I will actively support & empower you to explore the obstacles you face & modify any old thought/behavioral patterns that undermine your happiness.
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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.