Gestalt Therapists in Wayne, NJ
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Carol Fishelman-Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wayne, NJ 07470 (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.
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Terence J Hoyt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, NJ 07470 (Online Only)
I work with individuals to help them increase self-awareness and lead happier lives. My unique background makes me different than most therapists. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I have a PhD in Philosophy. As a therapist and life coach, I help individuals struggling with relationships, codependency, sexual compulsivity, and substance/alcohol abuse. I also work with adult children of alcoholics, those who grew up in families where emotional chaos and parent addiction may be affecting their adult relationships. In addition, I work with gay individuals and couples.
I work with individuals to help them increase self-awareness and lead happier lives. My unique background makes me different than most therapists. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I have a PhD in Philosophy. As a therapist and life coach, I help individuals struggling with relationships, codependency, sexual compulsivity, and substance/alcohol abuse. I also work with adult children of alcoholics, those who grew up in families where emotional chaos and parent addiction may be affecting their adult relationships. In addition, I work with gay individuals and couples.
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Vinci Chan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, NJ 07470 (Online Only)
Starting therapy can be an exciting, courageous, and unpredictable journey. I am ready to walk with you on that journey, no matter what stage of life you’re in. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, cultural assimilation, cultural trauma, transitions, disordered eating, and body image. I am especially passionate about supporting those coming from immigrant family backgrounds as well as first-generation individuals in understanding their identity in regards to their values, cultural background, and ethnicity.
Starting therapy can be an exciting, courageous, and unpredictable journey. I am ready to walk with you on that journey, no matter what stage of life you’re in. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, cultural assimilation, cultural trauma, transitions, disordered eating, and body image. I am especially passionate about supporting those coming from immigrant family backgrounds as well as first-generation individuals in understanding their identity in regards to their values, cultural background, and ethnicity.
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Nadia Hassan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wayne, NJ 07470 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, panic attacks, depression, childhood trauma, attachment issues, and OCD. Life can be overwhelming sometimes. You’re searching for a therapist! So now is the time to reach out. I can meet you where you’re at. Whether you’re ready to dig in and start using the "tools" to improve your mental health and life. Or slowly open up, break down, and rebuild yourself. Taking the first step in your healing journey is inspiring, it may be tough at first, but my clients always say, "I wish I started therapy sooner". It’s my passion to help individuals and families heal from generational trauma and unhealthy attachments.
I specialize in anxiety, panic attacks, depression, childhood trauma, attachment issues, and OCD. Life can be overwhelming sometimes. You’re searching for a therapist! So now is the time to reach out. I can meet you where you’re at. Whether you’re ready to dig in and start using the "tools" to improve your mental health and life. Or slowly open up, break down, and rebuild yourself. Taking the first step in your healing journey is inspiring, it may be tough at first, but my clients always say, "I wish I started therapy sooner". It’s my passion to help individuals and families heal from generational trauma and unhealthy attachments.
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North NJ Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Wayne, NJ 07470 (Online Only)
Problems, issues, concerns - we all have them. When they become so overwhelming and feel like they will never end, it is time to reach out for support. Worried about a loved one or a friend? Reaching out for support is the most loving, caring, and courageous undertaking you can do for yourself, as well as for your loved ones, and the first step in self care. You will be met with a warm, caring concern for your well being and/or the well being of your loved ones.
Problems, issues, concerns - we all have them. When they become so overwhelming and feel like they will never end, it is time to reach out for support. Worried about a loved one or a friend? Reaching out for support is the most loving, caring, and courageous undertaking you can do for yourself, as well as for your loved ones, and the first step in self care. You will be met with a warm, caring concern for your well being and/or the well being of your loved ones.
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Life can present a wide array of challenges, from anxiety, to mood disorders, to trauma; all which require very specialized healing. Therapy is a personalized and integrative experience, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are seeking clarity on your past, support through a life transition, or coaching for a challenging family dynamic; I will work with you with compassion and guidance to meet your needs.
Life can present a wide array of challenges, from anxiety, to mood disorders, to trauma; all which require very specialized healing. Therapy is a personalized and integrative experience, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are seeking clarity on your past, support through a life transition, or coaching for a challenging family dynamic; I will work with you with compassion and guidance to meet your needs.
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Do you find yourself feeling worried regarding your family, relationship or work? Are you concerned about your child's behavior or your relationship with them? Many of my clients have considerable insight into their situation, but most find it difficult to change unproductive behavioral patterns or just "make" themselves feel better. I believe that change begins with knowing that no one is perfect...that every once in awhile we can all benefit from someone who will listen and guide us through our personal journeys.
Do you find yourself feeling worried regarding your family, relationship or work? Are you concerned about your child's behavior or your relationship with them? Many of my clients have considerable insight into their situation, but most find it difficult to change unproductive behavioral patterns or just "make" themselves feel better. I believe that change begins with knowing that no one is perfect...that every once in awhile we can all benefit from someone who will listen and guide us through our personal journeys.
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Alpha Counseling Services is a multi-faceted private mental health facility with providers who can offer psychiatry and medication management, therapy, life coaching, nutritional planning, and more. We meet clients where they are and help them get to where they want to be. Our holistic approach to wellness and recovery engages community members in activities that provide a rounded therapeutic experience, connects them with a life-long community of committed peers, and provides them with the tools necessary to meet their goals and achieve success in life.
Alpha Counseling Services is a multi-faceted private mental health facility with providers who can offer psychiatry and medication management, therapy, life coaching, nutritional planning, and more. We meet clients where they are and help them get to where they want to be. Our holistic approach to wellness and recovery engages community members in activities that provide a rounded therapeutic experience, connects them with a life-long community of committed peers, and provides them with the tools necessary to meet their goals and achieve success in life.
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Sawubona! In Zulu, the most widely spoken language in South Africa, this means more than hello, it means - I see you, I recognize your worth and dignity. Life can often leave us in mental and emotional survival mode, stripping us of our worth. I am passionate about helping people move from simply surviving towards thriving. I work best with individuals experiencing PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or various types of conflict including familial, relational, spiritual, and self.
Sawubona! In Zulu, the most widely spoken language in South Africa, this means more than hello, it means - I see you, I recognize your worth and dignity. Life can often leave us in mental and emotional survival mode, stripping us of our worth. I am passionate about helping people move from simply surviving towards thriving. I work best with individuals experiencing PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or various types of conflict including familial, relational, spiritual, and self.
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So common to think of counseling as the dreaded last resort after all else has failed. You may be surprised but this moment actually brings the best opportunity! All of your hard work up to this point will not be wasted. It will be used to develop the best game plan to accomplish your goals. Our work together will get you back on track, leverage your strengths, and empower you to become the best spouse. parent or leader you always desired to be.
So common to think of counseling as the dreaded last resort after all else has failed. You may be surprised but this moment actually brings the best opportunity! All of your hard work up to this point will not be wasted. It will be used to develop the best game plan to accomplish your goals. Our work together will get you back on track, leverage your strengths, and empower you to become the best spouse. parent or leader you always desired to be.
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Healthy Sex Consultants New Jersey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Wayne, NJ 07470 (Online Only)
Work with a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) to heal from sex and/or porn addiction. Sex/porn addiction is a clinical disorder which has ruined countless lives and families but responds to effective treatment. If you are struggling with sex/porn addiction, you know how debilitating it can be--shame, self-loathing, unable to stop your problematic behaviors and facing consequences. If you are the partner of a sex/porn addict, you may be wondering where to turn, bewildered and betrayed by the one you love. Good news: you do not have to continue suffering.
Work with a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) to heal from sex and/or porn addiction. Sex/porn addiction is a clinical disorder which has ruined countless lives and families but responds to effective treatment. If you are struggling with sex/porn addiction, you know how debilitating it can be--shame, self-loathing, unable to stop your problematic behaviors and facing consequences. If you are the partner of a sex/porn addict, you may be wondering where to turn, bewildered and betrayed by the one you love. Good news: you do not have to continue suffering.
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Dr. Imran Rasid-Depression and Anxiety Therapist
NLP , MD, PhD, AW, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, NJ 07470
I am a depression and anxiety therapist in New Jersey. I am dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses the needs of my patients and aims to create a therapeutic environment that is supportive and comfortable. Furthermore, I am committed to providing the best care possible for each of my patients and strive to create a healing and supportive environment. As a result, many of my patients have referred friends and family members to me, which is an additional testament to my excellence.
I am a depression and anxiety therapist in New Jersey. I am dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses the needs of my patients and aims to create a therapeutic environment that is supportive and comfortable. Furthermore, I am committed to providing the best care possible for each of my patients and strive to create a healing and supportive environment. As a result, many of my patients have referred friends and family members to me, which is an additional testament to my excellence.
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Christina V D'Amelio
Counselor, MEd, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wayne, NJ 07470
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking for counseling for yourself or your child? Are you or your child depressed, anxious, or angry? Whether you have experienced something traumatic or you are struggling with minor issues, I want to help. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor that is dedicated to helping both adolescents and adults overcome the difficulties they are facing. One of my main goals in therapy is to prioritize my clients’ comfort and understanding without fear of being judged. I have a wealth of experience working with various issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, identity, family problems, and trauma.
Are you looking for counseling for yourself or your child? Are you or your child depressed, anxious, or angry? Whether you have experienced something traumatic or you are struggling with minor issues, I want to help. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor that is dedicated to helping both adolescents and adults overcome the difficulties they are facing. One of my main goals in therapy is to prioritize my clients’ comfort and understanding without fear of being judged. I have a wealth of experience working with various issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, identity, family problems, and trauma.
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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.
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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 myself do not claim to be an expert on my clients. I ultimately view clients as the true experts on themselves and I, as the therapist, am 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 myself do not claim to be an expert on my clients. I ultimately view clients as the true experts on themselves and I, as the therapist, am 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.
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I am passionate about bringing creativity via the use of metaphor combined with visual art, drama, movement, narrative, poetry, existential, spiritual, somatic, mindfulness, gestalt, reality therapy and family systems approaches.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults to address a wide range of mental health and emotional issues. I believe in working with the intention to support inner personal growth, the development of imagination, and the integration of spiritual expansion using person-centered and intermodal expressive arts infused counseling and therapeutic creative approaches to optimize mental health and wellness/well-being as well as develop relational and interpersonal skills. With this comes a natural approach to reducing clinical symptoms derived from anxiety, depression, trauma, and daily life stressors.
I am passionate about bringing creativity via the use of metaphor combined with visual art, drama, movement, narrative, poetry, existential, spiritual, somatic, mindfulness, gestalt, reality therapy and family systems approaches.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults to address a wide range of mental health and emotional issues. I believe in working with the intention to support inner personal growth, the development of imagination, and the integration of spiritual expansion using person-centered and intermodal expressive arts infused counseling and therapeutic creative approaches to optimize mental health and wellness/well-being as well as develop relational and interpersonal skills. With this comes a natural approach to reducing clinical symptoms derived from anxiety, depression, trauma, and daily life stressors.
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Faith and Grace Psychothereapy L.L.C
Licensed Professional Counselor, DHA, MA, LPC,ACS, LCADC, CCTP, GCP,NCC
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Dr. Gabriel likes working with co-occurring clients providing counseling, coaching, and advice to these populations using Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, CBT & DBT approaches. Most importantly, Gabriel likes to place his clients/patients first before everything, meet them where they are with patience, empathy, and non-judgment, and with good attending skills gradually walk with them to where they want to be. Gabriel always believes in the BioPsychoSocioSpiritual model, which means if everything else fails in therapy, the is a higher power, agreater ourselves that we turn to, who can bring us all to healing through prayers.
Dr. Gabriel likes working with co-occurring clients providing counseling, coaching, and advice to these populations using Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, CBT & DBT approaches. Most importantly, Gabriel likes to place his clients/patients first before everything, meet them where they are with patience, empathy, and non-judgment, and with good attending skills gradually walk with them to where they want to be. Gabriel always believes in the BioPsychoSocioSpiritual model, which means if everything else fails in therapy, the is a higher power, agreater ourselves that we turn to, who can bring us all to healing through prayers.
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Samantha Brenner Awadallah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
You can expect a warm, compassionate person-centered approach, pulling in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, and Internal Family Systems, as needed.
How brave of you to be searching for a therapist. Getting to this point often means the struggles you face have gotten to a point of affecting your quality of life; and admitting this can feel defeating. At the same time, if you’re here, you know therapy can be an opportunity to improve your well-being. By collaborating with me, we can build an understanding of your struggles and work through embracing meaningful growth and change. My twenty years experience in the mental health field has taught me that the most significant change and healing comes from within the client, and can be fostered through a supportive therapeutic rapport.
You can expect a warm, compassionate person-centered approach, pulling in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, and Internal Family Systems, as needed.
How brave of you to be searching for a therapist. Getting to this point often means the struggles you face have gotten to a point of affecting your quality of life; and admitting this can feel defeating. At the same time, if you’re here, you know therapy can be an opportunity to improve your well-being. By collaborating with me, we can build an understanding of your struggles and work through embracing meaningful growth and change. My twenty years experience in the mental health field has taught me that the most significant change and healing comes from within the client, and can be fostered through a supportive therapeutic rapport.
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Daniel T. Rowen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Being trained in somatic experiencing, gestalt, and primal therapy, my approach focuses on total body awareness and expression.
Managing relationships, work, family, friends, school, career paths, and/or kids, can be complicated, frustrating, and exhausting. We do our best to navigate these experiences, but there comes a point when we feel stuck, depressed, anxious, confused, and/or lost. We typically do a good job of suppressing these issues, until we just can't do it anymore. When these times arise, which they always do, it is helpful to have a supportive, nonjudgmental guide to walk with you as you explore and navigate your thoughts and feelings.
Being trained in somatic experiencing, gestalt, and primal therapy, my approach focuses on total body awareness and expression.
Managing relationships, work, family, friends, school, career paths, and/or kids, can be complicated, frustrating, and exhausting. We do our best to navigate these experiences, but there comes a point when we feel stuck, depressed, anxious, confused, and/or lost. We typically do a good job of suppressing these issues, until we just can't do it anymore. When these times arise, which they always do, it is helpful to have a supportive, nonjudgmental guide to walk with you as you explore and navigate your thoughts and feelings.
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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.
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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.