Gestalt Therapists in Cleveland, OH
All our therapists are either current or former faculty members of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland couples training program.
At Cleveland Couples Center, all our therapists are experts in couples therapy, and bring years of experience working with a full spectrum of clients and issues that they bring. Among the issues we frequently deal with are those of infidelity, anger, lack of trust, intimacy, parenting, drug and alcohol abuse,and pre-marital counseling. Our therapists cover a diverse spectrum of age, race, sexual orientation and faith. We are located in a number of convenient locations throughout the city.
All our therapists are either current or former faculty members of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland couples training program.
At Cleveland Couples Center, all our therapists are experts in couples therapy, and bring years of experience working with a full spectrum of clients and issues that they bring. Among the issues we frequently deal with are those of infidelity, anger, lack of trust, intimacy, parenting, drug and alcohol abuse,and pre-marital counseling. Our therapists cover a diverse spectrum of age, race, sexual orientation and faith. We are located in a number of convenient locations throughout the city.
My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.
My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.
Hallie B. Durchslag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44118
My 10 years of intensive clinical training includes psychodynamic, Jungian, cognitive-behavioral, and gestalt psychotherapies.
Deciding to seek therapy may coincide with intensely difficult circumstances. A key goal is to help you build a sense of confidence in your ability to both change and heal. Even negative emotions and actions can guide us toward wellness when they are reflected upon in a safe and confidential relationship with a therapist.Together, we will explore how your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings affect you in the here and now and also how they have come to be. I offer a straightforward and thoughtful approach that values and accepts the complex facets of what makes us who we are.
My 10 years of intensive clinical training includes psychodynamic, Jungian, cognitive-behavioral, and gestalt psychotherapies.
Deciding to seek therapy may coincide with intensely difficult circumstances. A key goal is to help you build a sense of confidence in your ability to both change and heal. Even negative emotions and actions can guide us toward wellness when they are reflected upon in a safe and confidential relationship with a therapist.Together, we will explore how your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings affect you in the here and now and also how they have come to be. I offer a straightforward and thoughtful approach that values and accepts the complex facets of what makes us who we are.
I have studied Gestalt Therapy, and currently have been exploring a treatment modality called the couples developmental model.
I am an established psychologist, working in the Lakewood area with individuals, couples, and families for a number of years. I am interested in how we experience and grow from life events, such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, moving, and/or pursuing a new career. In the past, I have been Director of Mental Health for the City of Cleveland's McCafferty Health Center.
I have studied Gestalt Therapy, and currently have been exploring a treatment modality called the couples developmental model.
I am an established psychologist, working in the Lakewood area with individuals, couples, and families for a number of years. I am interested in how we experience and grow from life events, such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, moving, and/or pursuing a new career. In the past, I have been Director of Mental Health for the City of Cleveland's McCafferty Health Center.
Post graduate certificate in Gestalt therapy.
I believe most people go through times in their lives when extra help is needed. It is actually healthy to know when you need some support and a competent caring person to help sort through life's problems. I work from a solution focused approach to help you live fully aware, with purpose, accomplishing your goals and coming to a better understanding of how to live as a mature adult in this world. Please note: practicing telephone and video therapy at this time. Details provided when we speak.
Post graduate certificate in Gestalt therapy.
I believe most people go through times in their lives when extra help is needed. It is actually healthy to know when you need some support and a competent caring person to help sort through life's problems. I work from a solution focused approach to help you live fully aware, with purpose, accomplishing your goals and coming to a better understanding of how to live as a mature adult in this world. Please note: practicing telephone and video therapy at this time. Details provided when we speak.
This orientation led me to pursue advanced training through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland and certification as a yoga teacher as well as certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.
For the past 30 years, as a clinical psychologist, I have assisted clients in coping with a wide range of life stressors and emotional struggles including depression, anxiety, grief, psychological trauma, abuse and neglect, work-related stress and family/marital/relationship difficulties. My professional goal is to facilitate clients' happiness, peace and fulfillment in life by using evidence-based treatment strategies that provide clients coping tools for everyday life. I never lose sight of what a great honor and privilege it is to have clients share their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams, and personal struggles with me.
This orientation led me to pursue advanced training through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland and certification as a yoga teacher as well as certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.
For the past 30 years, as a clinical psychologist, I have assisted clients in coping with a wide range of life stressors and emotional struggles including depression, anxiety, grief, psychological trauma, abuse and neglect, work-related stress and family/marital/relationship difficulties. My professional goal is to facilitate clients' happiness, peace and fulfillment in life by using evidence-based treatment strategies that provide clients coping tools for everyday life. I never lose sight of what a great honor and privilege it is to have clients share their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams, and personal struggles with me.
I am a Gestalt therapist, integrating the energy of the body, mind and emotions in a holistic approach to therapy.
Does is feel like life is a treadmill and you're going over and over the same territory but never getting anywhere?
Whether it's an intimate relationship that is stuck on the same issues, an addictive behavior that you can't seem to break out of, or a neurotic pattern of depression or anxiety that robes life of its joy, sometimes life can be discouraging, and trying harder in the same way brings only more frustration.
I am a Gestalt therapist, integrating the energy of the body, mind and emotions in a holistic approach to therapy.
Does is feel like life is a treadmill and you're going over and over the same territory but never getting anywhere?
Whether it's an intimate relationship that is stuck on the same issues, an addictive behavior that you can't seem to break out of, or a neurotic pattern of depression or anxiety that robes life of its joy, sometimes life can be discouraging, and trying harder in the same way brings only more frustration.
Maureen O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44144 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Maureen O'Connor, license number I.1901861 I have been working with adults with mental health and substance abuse issues since 2017. I'm experienced in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, adjustment disorders (life transition), relationship stressors, and grief. My approach with clients is very empathetic and client-centered, so as to create a safe space for self-discovery and self-empowerment. I consider myself trauma-informed and draw on many different kinds of therapy including EMDR, Gestalt, Strengths-based, Humanistic, and CBT.
Hello, my name is Maureen O'Connor, license number I.1901861 I have been working with adults with mental health and substance abuse issues since 2017. I'm experienced in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, adjustment disorders (life transition), relationship stressors, and grief. My approach with clients is very empathetic and client-centered, so as to create a safe space for self-discovery and self-empowerment. I consider myself trauma-informed and draw on many different kinds of therapy including EMDR, Gestalt, Strengths-based, Humanistic, and CBT.
I also incorporate Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help you process thought-based content and glean meaning from your experiences.
As your therapist, I am here to walk beside you on your journey of healing and growth. I believe we all possess an innate wisdom and capacity for resilience, sometimes clouded by life’s challenges. My role is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore and reconnect with the parts of yourself that, deep down, know just what you need in order to heal.
I also incorporate Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help you process thought-based content and glean meaning from your experiences.
As your therapist, I am here to walk beside you on your journey of healing and growth. I believe we all possess an innate wisdom and capacity for resilience, sometimes clouded by life’s challenges. My role is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore and reconnect with the parts of yourself that, deep down, know just what you need in order to heal.
Quentin Kuntz
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44107 (Online Only)
Became a psychologist in Michigan in !982 and completed a Postmasters in Alcohol and Drug Addiction in 1983 (SPADA) at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Over 30,000 clinical hours in outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient units/programs. A member of Transfamiy of Cleveland since 2013, Extensive additional training in LBGTQ+ issues, Crisis Intervention , Code of Conduct and personal counseling. Psychometrist, Gestalt Therapist, and projective testing are more of my qualifications.
Became a psychologist in Michigan in !982 and completed a Postmasters in Alcohol and Drug Addiction in 1983 (SPADA) at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Over 30,000 clinical hours in outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient units/programs. A member of Transfamiy of Cleveland since 2013, Extensive additional training in LBGTQ+ issues, Crisis Intervention , Code of Conduct and personal counseling. Psychometrist, Gestalt Therapist, and projective testing are more of my qualifications.
I use a variety of therapy techniques including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive therapy, gestalt, and psychodynamic primarily.
I’ve been a therapist since 2002 (that’s over 20 years, yikes!) working primarily with adult substance users and adolescents. I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology and masters in social work, I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependence Counselor. More recently my focus has been with adolescent substance users with mental health concerns. Sometimes I talk with parents about how to set boundaries and reinforce appropriate behavior with consequences. I also like to help anyone find solutions to their problems, manage difficult feelings, and reach their goals.
I use a variety of therapy techniques including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive therapy, gestalt, and psychodynamic primarily.
I’ve been a therapist since 2002 (that’s over 20 years, yikes!) working primarily with adult substance users and adolescents. I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology and masters in social work, I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependence Counselor. More recently my focus has been with adolescent substance users with mental health concerns. Sometimes I talk with parents about how to set boundaries and reinforce appropriate behavior with consequences. I also like to help anyone find solutions to their problems, manage difficult feelings, and reach their goals.
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Trauma comes in many forms and can deeply impact how we think, feel, and function as well as our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. In therapy, I hold space for my clients to reflect and process, leveraging their own strengths and insight to heal and grow in the wake of traumatic life experience. Together we explore a combination of bottom-up and top-down therapies to support processing past experiences for a healthier present and future.
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David Mandapat
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44119 (Online Only)
Sometimes, life is overwhelming. Sometimes, we need help. Sometimes, personal adversity comes suddenly. Unexpected life changes can stop us in our tracks. But sometimes personal adversity can be subtle, too.
Sometimes, life is overwhelming. Sometimes, we need help. Sometimes, personal adversity comes suddenly. Unexpected life changes can stop us in our tracks. But sometimes personal adversity can be subtle, too.
Creating a space for self acceptance and validation is a big first step of what I intend to facilitate as a therapist. I believe you are a unique individual with a common problem.Through neutralizing guilt and shame, we are able to uncover our deeper wants and emotions. I believe in my abilities to encourage clients towards locating their truest self. I don’t simply approach you as a clinical diagnosis, rather I enjoy helping you figure out WHY you might be depressed, anxious, etc. My tone is pensive, yet positive. I believe that being well is not just about an absence of suffering, but also striving towards a sense of purpos
Creating a space for self acceptance and validation is a big first step of what I intend to facilitate as a therapist. I believe you are a unique individual with a common problem.Through neutralizing guilt and shame, we are able to uncover our deeper wants and emotions. I believe in my abilities to encourage clients towards locating their truest self. I don’t simply approach you as a clinical diagnosis, rather I enjoy helping you figure out WHY you might be depressed, anxious, etc. My tone is pensive, yet positive. I believe that being well is not just about an absence of suffering, but also striving towards a sense of purpos
I am an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with special training in the attachment theory-based modality of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I believe in building a relationship with clients where they feel safe and accepted, yet challenged to grow. Through this therapeutic relationship, individuals, couples, and families can heal and develop new perspectives and practices they can use throughout their entire lives. I utilize an array of techniques, including psycho-education, genograms, role plays, art therapy, and communication exercises, but I feel the most important aspect to therapy is developing a unique relationship with each client.
I am an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with special training in the attachment theory-based modality of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I believe in building a relationship with clients where they feel safe and accepted, yet challenged to grow. Through this therapeutic relationship, individuals, couples, and families can heal and develop new perspectives and practices they can use throughout their entire lives. I utilize an array of techniques, including psycho-education, genograms, role plays, art therapy, and communication exercises, but I feel the most important aspect to therapy is developing a unique relationship with each client.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of behavioral health and psychotherapy experience in settings such as community and residential care, hospitals, and inpatient and outpatient facilities. My skills include working with rural populations and adults with mental illness such as bipolar disorder, PTSD, and alcohol and drug issues. Through my collaborative, person-centered, trauma-informed approach, I help my clients define what their own version of success looks like. I use a variety of tools such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to develop individual care for my clients.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of behavioral health and psychotherapy experience in settings such as community and residential care, hospitals, and inpatient and outpatient facilities. My skills include working with rural populations and adults with mental illness such as bipolar disorder, PTSD, and alcohol and drug issues. Through my collaborative, person-centered, trauma-informed approach, I help my clients define what their own version of success looks like. I use a variety of tools such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to develop individual care for my clients.
Laura Chapman MA LSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSW, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44106
Clients come with a desire for change and willingness to take on a journey of self discovery. I support the client in entering this process in whatever way feels right for them. Individuals start by looking at family dynamics, life scripts and their personal thought process. I encourage clients to make deeper connections with their feelings as well as choices and impact on others. The task of my client is to uncover parts of themselves and to develop compassion for who they have been and who they are becoming.
Clients come with a desire for change and willingness to take on a journey of self discovery. I support the client in entering this process in whatever way feels right for them. Individuals start by looking at family dynamics, life scripts and their personal thought process. I encourage clients to make deeper connections with their feelings as well as choices and impact on others. The task of my client is to uncover parts of themselves and to develop compassion for who they have been and who they are becoming.
I am a trauma-informed practitioner with a passion for helping individuals on their healing journeys. My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ clients, trauma responses, stress, depression and and personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
I am a trauma-informed practitioner with a passion for helping individuals on their healing journeys. My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ clients, trauma responses, stress, depression and and personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
Ryan Fernandez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44115 (Online Only)
Ryan Fernandez is both a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with 5 years of experience as a clinician. He is passionate about empowering diverse individuals, couples, and groups to accomplish their mental health goals. Ryan specializes in self-esteem issues, relationship issues, grief, spirituality, substance-related and addictive disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. Ryan has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University.
Ryan Fernandez is both a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with 5 years of experience as a clinician. He is passionate about empowering diverse individuals, couples, and groups to accomplish their mental health goals. Ryan specializes in self-esteem issues, relationship issues, grief, spirituality, substance-related and addictive disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. Ryan has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University.
Lechanne Ledger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW , LICDC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44112
I am a Licensed Social Worker whose counseling is evident to my clients across all ages and backgrounds. I am especially driven to help the adolescent and young adult population. I believe all people deserve the chance to be heard without judgement and possess the ability to take control of their lives so that positive changes begin to happen.
I am a Licensed Social Worker whose counseling is evident to my clients across all ages and backgrounds. I am especially driven to help the adolescent and young adult population. I believe all people deserve the chance to be heard without judgement and possess the ability to take control of their lives so that positive changes begin to happen.
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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.