Gestalt Therapists in Hillsboro, OR
Elizabeth Leah Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ DBT, Hypnotherapy, Family & Couples Therapy, Expressive Arts/ Play & Art Therapy, Addictions Counseling, NLP, Gestalt & Life Coaching, as well as Jungian Therapy.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage when your life is not working, when you are feeling overwhelming emotions, or are ready to grow. With over 35 years of experience, I work skillfully with adults, children, families & couples. I am here to compassionately facilitate your learning to live your life with emotional freedom, purpose, creativity, passion & joy! Get in touch with the strength & beauty of your Inner Self & develop more satisfying relationships. Examine your thinking & beliefs & develop mindfulness, transforming your moods & your life. I use a gentle therapeutic style which is an eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal & holistic wellness approach.
I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ DBT, Hypnotherapy, Family & Couples Therapy, Expressive Arts/ Play & Art Therapy, Addictions Counseling, NLP, Gestalt & Life Coaching, as well as Jungian Therapy.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage when your life is not working, when you are feeling overwhelming emotions, or are ready to grow. With over 35 years of experience, I work skillfully with adults, children, families & couples. I am here to compassionately facilitate your learning to live your life with emotional freedom, purpose, creativity, passion & joy! Get in touch with the strength & beauty of your Inner Self & develop more satisfying relationships. Examine your thinking & beliefs & develop mindfulness, transforming your moods & your life. I use a gentle therapeutic style which is an eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal & holistic wellness approach.
Neupathway (Maribel Aheran)
Licensed Professional Counselor, Eed, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Bryan Dale Lewellen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, BS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Bryan Lewellen is a LPC Registered Associate with the State of Oregon. Bryan believes that people deserve an opportunity to seek help for personal healing and growth, as well as maneuvering through life while having the best possible interactions with their most important relationships. Bryan has a desire to see people live their best lives for themselves and with others. He has a keen interest in seeing people strive and thrive in their marriages.
Bryan Lewellen is a LPC Registered Associate with the State of Oregon. Bryan believes that people deserve an opportunity to seek help for personal healing and growth, as well as maneuvering through life while having the best possible interactions with their most important relationships. Bryan has a desire to see people live their best lives for themselves and with others. He has a keen interest in seeing people strive and thrive in their marriages.
Have you been feeling down, stuck, anxious, or not like yourself? I am here to help you build the skills necessary to move back towards a whole and fulfilling life. I have experience working with adults and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger issues, and emotional regulation. I strive to provide an open, safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore and process your values, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. My job is not to make judgments, but to help you process emotions and find the tools you need.
Have you been feeling down, stuck, anxious, or not like yourself? I am here to help you build the skills necessary to move back towards a whole and fulfilling life. I have experience working with adults and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger issues, and emotional regulation. I strive to provide an open, safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore and process your values, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. My job is not to make judgments, but to help you process emotions and find the tools you need.
Psychological distress is a signal that reflects unaddressed concerns in a person's life which are calling out for attention. I work with people to help them identify and address these concerns. Through facing these concerns a person can often find ways to reduce their distress, find resolutions to problems, and may open a doorway into a more fulfilling life. Paradoxically, the challenges that come our way are often essential to our continued development. While it can be difficult to face these challenges, in retrospect people sometimes discover that they hold the keys to our continued growth.
Psychological distress is a signal that reflects unaddressed concerns in a person's life which are calling out for attention. I work with people to help them identify and address these concerns. Through facing these concerns a person can often find ways to reduce their distress, find resolutions to problems, and may open a doorway into a more fulfilling life. Paradoxically, the challenges that come our way are often essential to our continued development. While it can be difficult to face these challenges, in retrospect people sometimes discover that they hold the keys to our continued growth.
Roger Morales-Agency Accepting New Patients!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
I am Accepting New Clients Now! My role is to provide people with a non-judgmental space so people can heal and grow. If you struggle with anxiety or depression and need to talk with someone about what you are experiencing perhaps it is time to take that first step on the journey to mental wellness. I am here to help you on that journey and provide a safe space during a time with so many unknowns.
I am Accepting New Clients Now! My role is to provide people with a non-judgmental space so people can heal and grow. If you struggle with anxiety or depression and need to talk with someone about what you are experiencing perhaps it is time to take that first step on the journey to mental wellness. I am here to help you on that journey and provide a safe space during a time with so many unknowns.
Christy Goldstandt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
Individual adult therapy that utilizes an integrative & holistic approach, by working in the present moment. My intention is to offer a nurturing & compassionate place to share & grow, while exploring what you need. In session, I will help you consciously wire in cognitive thought patterns that correlate with somatic (body) states, that connect you with your strengths. I teach experiential, mindful practices that cultivate insights & awareness that will help you notice, pause, & breathe. When we remember to tune into practices that build & support resilience, it is easier to maintain a healthier well-being.
Individual adult therapy that utilizes an integrative & holistic approach, by working in the present moment. My intention is to offer a nurturing & compassionate place to share & grow, while exploring what you need. In session, I will help you consciously wire in cognitive thought patterns that correlate with somatic (body) states, that connect you with your strengths. I teach experiential, mindful practices that cultivate insights & awareness that will help you notice, pause, & breathe. When we remember to tune into practices that build & support resilience, it is easier to maintain a healthier well-being.
Life is hard but you don't have to do it alone! Let's explore why life is hard for you and see what we can do to make it better. Things like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work stress, and trauma make it really hard to be the best version of yourself. It changes the way you view yourself and the world around you and makes even the simplest things feel impossible. When you feel like you have lost yourself and don't know where to turn or what to do, that's where the work begins! Change can be possible if you are ready to open your heart and mind to new possibilities and face hard things.
Life is hard but you don't have to do it alone! Let's explore why life is hard for you and see what we can do to make it better. Things like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work stress, and trauma make it really hard to be the best version of yourself. It changes the way you view yourself and the world around you and makes even the simplest things feel impossible. When you feel like you have lost yourself and don't know where to turn or what to do, that's where the work begins! Change can be possible if you are ready to open your heart and mind to new possibilities and face hard things.
Laura Marie Separa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Establishing a sense of wholeness and direction in our lives is often revealed once obstacles are known and cleared. This process of self discovery is far more potent and transformational when working with a therapist who can help navigate these unfamiliar places. My practice is largely informed by the personal experience of profound grief. Journeying through these difficult waters allows me to uniquely empathize and assist my clients through life struggles and losses.
Establishing a sense of wholeness and direction in our lives is often revealed once obstacles are known and cleared. This process of self discovery is far more potent and transformational when working with a therapist who can help navigate these unfamiliar places. My practice is largely informed by the personal experience of profound grief. Journeying through these difficult waters allows me to uniquely empathize and assist my clients through life struggles and losses.
Curious Mind Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MSCP, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
Are you struggling? Do you have trouble processing what you think and feel or find yourself reacting in ways that don't make sense? If you would like to work with someone who understands, can help you cope, and provide tools for you to navigate life's challenges in healthier, more productive ways, we may be a good fit! I happily offer free consultation with no obligation. Feel free to visit my website to learn more about me and how I can help you on your journey toward your best self.
Are you struggling? Do you have trouble processing what you think and feel or find yourself reacting in ways that don't make sense? If you would like to work with someone who understands, can help you cope, and provide tools for you to navigate life's challenges in healthier, more productive ways, we may be a good fit! I happily offer free consultation with no obligation. Feel free to visit my website to learn more about me and how I can help you on your journey toward your best self.
I work very collaboratively with my clients to find a balance between starting where you are and providing the support you need to move towards the goals you have in mind. I work with a variety of issues including learning to cope with depression, life transitions, improving relationships, and learning to cope with significant losses. I also specialize in treating anxiety/stress and substance abuse/dependence. In my experience, a match between a therapist and client is an important part of moving toward your goals. I find it helpful to talk briefly by phone about the concerns you want to address.
I work very collaboratively with my clients to find a balance between starting where you are and providing the support you need to move towards the goals you have in mind. I work with a variety of issues including learning to cope with depression, life transitions, improving relationships, and learning to cope with significant losses. I also specialize in treating anxiety/stress and substance abuse/dependence. In my experience, a match between a therapist and client is an important part of moving toward your goals. I find it helpful to talk briefly by phone about the concerns you want to address.
Wanda Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMT
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123 (Online Only)
Whatever you're facing, I'll help: Depression, anxiety, grief, pain, sleep problems, health issues, relationship struggles, trauma, stress, or desire for personal growth. Just be yourself. I provide safety and acceptance to explore difficult situations, thoughts, and emotions. I interact. I offer information and insights. I listen intently. People say I get to the heart of the matter quickly and concisely. You'll learn skills to better manage life. Couples often need a third party to see issues and change what isn't working. If you're willing to take a new look, I'll help figure out how to make the relationship work.
Whatever you're facing, I'll help: Depression, anxiety, grief, pain, sleep problems, health issues, relationship struggles, trauma, stress, or desire for personal growth. Just be yourself. I provide safety and acceptance to explore difficult situations, thoughts, and emotions. I interact. I offer information and insights. I listen intently. People say I get to the heart of the matter quickly and concisely. You'll learn skills to better manage life. Couples often need a third party to see issues and change what isn't working. If you're willing to take a new look, I'll help figure out how to make the relationship work.
Darla Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
Do you want to feel accepted and understood? Do you want to be happy? Would you like to work on improving areas of your life that are not fully satisfying you? I can help! Counseling can benefit anyone, but often it can be difficult to find a good counselor. My approach is respectful, non-judgmental and genuine. I support you and build upon your strengths to work toward positive change. I promote skill building and see the counseling relationship as a collaboration. Initiating change requires effort and my role is to support and encourage you in your efforts.
Do you want to feel accepted and understood? Do you want to be happy? Would you like to work on improving areas of your life that are not fully satisfying you? I can help! Counseling can benefit anyone, but often it can be difficult to find a good counselor. My approach is respectful, non-judgmental and genuine. I support you and build upon your strengths to work toward positive change. I promote skill building and see the counseling relationship as a collaboration. Initiating change requires effort and my role is to support and encourage you in your efforts.
Grace J Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
As of 9/19/24: I currently have a few spots available. Visit my website at www.embarkcounselingnw.com to request a free video consultation appointment. Please note that scheduling a consultation appointment does not guarantee you an ongoing appointment time, and you may be added to a waitlist depending on availability. I provide counseling to only children & adolescents to address: LGBTQ+, Identity, and more.
As of 9/19/24: I currently have a few spots available. Visit my website at www.embarkcounselingnw.com to request a free video consultation appointment. Please note that scheduling a consultation appointment does not guarantee you an ongoing appointment time, and you may be added to a waitlist depending on availability. I provide counseling to only children & adolescents to address: LGBTQ+, Identity, and more.
Kat Kosmos
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hey there, I'm glad you're here. My name is Kat Kosmos and I'm a gender non-binary psychologist. My goal in the therapy session is to co-create a space in which you feel seen, heard, and understood. I understand that this goal is only achieved through actively listening to my clients and being open to your valuable insight. In creating this space, my clients foster an opportunity to move towards a life of thriving. I often see individuals who are exploring who they are in this world. Sometimes the maps we've been given don't fit anymore and I'm here to help draw up a new one that will see you to your goal.
Hey there, I'm glad you're here. My name is Kat Kosmos and I'm a gender non-binary psychologist. My goal in the therapy session is to co-create a space in which you feel seen, heard, and understood. I understand that this goal is only achieved through actively listening to my clients and being open to your valuable insight. In creating this space, my clients foster an opportunity to move towards a life of thriving. I often see individuals who are exploring who they are in this world. Sometimes the maps we've been given don't fit anymore and I'm here to help draw up a new one that will see you to your goal.
Luis D Capestany
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, MRC, CGG
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
I utilize an integrative approach. This means I will draw upon different training, techniques, and ideas to assist you with your specific goals. I strive to provide a unique form of therapy for you and your unique wants and needs. Common aspects of my integrative approach: Client-centered approach grounded in empathy, genuineness, transparency and an open and non-judgmental attitude; Relational approach as often our relationships with others (family, friends, significant others etc.) occupy our thoughts and impacts our mood. We can learn from our therapy relationship “in the moment” to learn and apply these important lessons;
I utilize an integrative approach. This means I will draw upon different training, techniques, and ideas to assist you with your specific goals. I strive to provide a unique form of therapy for you and your unique wants and needs. Common aspects of my integrative approach: Client-centered approach grounded in empathy, genuineness, transparency and an open and non-judgmental attitude; Relational approach as often our relationships with others (family, friends, significant others etc.) occupy our thoughts and impacts our mood. We can learn from our therapy relationship “in the moment” to learn and apply these important lessons;
Sherwood Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
The human experience presents unique challenges, opportunities, victories, and struggles for us all; we experience life and our feelings on various spectrums in shared systems: Sometimes the universal feelings of sadness become clinical depression. Sometimes the universal feeling of nervousness can become clinical anxiety. We describe difficulties in processing life events in terms of trauma. We look at compounding impact of transitions as stress. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to join with a trained helper in a safe environment for growth, healing, and change: both in feeling differently and exploring life changes.
The human experience presents unique challenges, opportunities, victories, and struggles for us all; we experience life and our feelings on various spectrums in shared systems: Sometimes the universal feelings of sadness become clinical depression. Sometimes the universal feeling of nervousness can become clinical anxiety. We describe difficulties in processing life events in terms of trauma. We look at compounding impact of transitions as stress. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to join with a trained helper in a safe environment for growth, healing, and change: both in feeling differently and exploring life changes.
Barcelona Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97123
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org
Recruiting for Group and Therapy Intensives/Workshops! Therapy for the Apocalypse: specializing in anxieties, existential overwhelm, improving relationships and boundaries, and exploration of identities. I prioritize Queer/TGNC individuals and those impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and socio-political issues. I work with people who consider themselves perfectionists, overthinkers, people-pleasers; loners, weirdos; people told they are "too difficult," "too sensitive," "too much;" those who want to connect with others but feel unable to due to past hurt or current negative narratives about themselves.
Recruiting for Group and Therapy Intensives/Workshops! Therapy for the Apocalypse: specializing in anxieties, existential overwhelm, improving relationships and boundaries, and exploration of identities. I prioritize Queer/TGNC individuals and those impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and socio-political issues. I work with people who consider themselves perfectionists, overthinkers, people-pleasers; loners, weirdos; people told they are "too difficult," "too sensitive," "too much;" those who want to connect with others but feel unable to due to past hurt or current negative narratives about themselves.
Therapy is a space meant to be collaborative. Throughout your commitment to the therapeutic process, I'll invite you to take on the role of “co-expert." My focus is meeting you however, you are showing up and making sure you feel empowered and informed with your experiences. By living meaningfully in the present you can learn to break free from past experiences, trauma, and concerns for the future. Living with intention encourages you to act with purpose and passion for your benefit and the benefit of society.
Therapy is a space meant to be collaborative. Throughout your commitment to the therapeutic process, I'll invite you to take on the role of “co-expert." My focus is meeting you however, you are showing up and making sure you feel empowered and informed with your experiences. By living meaningfully in the present you can learn to break free from past experiences, trauma, and concerns for the future. Living with intention encourages you to act with purpose and passion for your benefit and the benefit of society.
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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.