Gestalt Therapists in Wynnewood, PA
Randy A Baird
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wynnewood, PA 19096
I hold certificates in Gestalt Therapy from the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
I am a highly experienced Board Certified, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am EMDR trained to certification level. I am LBGTQI, sex positive and kink friendly. Since 1989 I have assisted people in making important changes in their life. I understand the process necessary for change and how to support the process in others. Many clients feel powerless to change a situation they feel stuck in. I know how to help you be more successful in your efforts. I am a licensed therapist specializing in multiple treatment techniques and am ready to provide you with a method that is best suited to your needs.
I hold certificates in Gestalt Therapy from the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
I am a highly experienced Board Certified, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am EMDR trained to certification level. I am LBGTQI, sex positive and kink friendly. Since 1989 I have assisted people in making important changes in their life. I understand the process necessary for change and how to support the process in others. Many clients feel powerless to change a situation they feel stuck in. I know how to help you be more successful in your efforts. I am a licensed therapist specializing in multiple treatment techniques and am ready to provide you with a method that is best suited to your needs.
Citrini N Devi
Psychologist, PhD, E-RYT, C-IAYT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Waitlist for new clients
I have strong interests in Yogic and Buddhist psychology, as well as Gestalt and humanistic/existential psychology.
I am a psychologist and yoga instructor. I work with the full range of mental health concerns through outpatient therapy with adults, children, and adolescents, as well as families, couples, and groups. I have strong interests in the connection between mind-body-spirit, in the promotion of well-being, in stress-related concerns, and in complementary approaches to healing. I welcome clients interested in integrating psychotherapy with yoga and meditation practices. I also have particular interest in depression, anxiety, GLBTQ* concerns, sexual orientation, concerns relating to eating, weight, and body image, concerns related to medical and physical difficulties, etc.
I have strong interests in Yogic and Buddhist psychology, as well as Gestalt and humanistic/existential psychology.
I am a psychologist and yoga instructor. I work with the full range of mental health concerns through outpatient therapy with adults, children, and adolescents, as well as families, couples, and groups. I have strong interests in the connection between mind-body-spirit, in the promotion of well-being, in stress-related concerns, and in complementary approaches to healing. I welcome clients interested in integrating psychotherapy with yoga and meditation practices. I also have particular interest in depression, anxiety, GLBTQ* concerns, sexual orientation, concerns relating to eating, weight, and body image, concerns related to medical and physical difficulties, etc.
Claiming My Voice with Jennifer Hendler, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Are you stifling your voice? You want more in your relationships and know you have a powerful purpose. You just can't shed feeling like you're never good enough. Even with all your success, you end up people-pleasing, over-giving, and paralyzed by fear. You get ill, anxious, and depressed. It's unsustainable to keep silencing yourself, pushing through, and settling. For 25 years I’ve been helping women overcome these struggles and boldly claim their voices. Women who claim their voices know their worth, trust their inner wisdom, create incredible relationships, and use their gifts to make a profound impact on the planet.
Are you stifling your voice? You want more in your relationships and know you have a powerful purpose. You just can't shed feeling like you're never good enough. Even with all your success, you end up people-pleasing, over-giving, and paralyzed by fear. You get ill, anxious, and depressed. It's unsustainable to keep silencing yourself, pushing through, and settling. For 25 years I’ve been helping women overcome these struggles and boldly claim their voices. Women who claim their voices know their worth, trust their inner wisdom, create incredible relationships, and use their gifts to make a profound impact on the planet.
My therapy style is interactive and experiential, balanced with compassion, inspiration, and humor. Using a strengths-based holistic approach, I'll help you develop practical and realistic skills to manage and resolve problems that keep you from fully participating in life.
My therapy style is interactive and experiential, balanced with compassion, inspiration, and humor. Using a strengths-based holistic approach, I'll help you develop practical and realistic skills to manage and resolve problems that keep you from fully participating in life.
Colleen Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Online Only)
When you find yourself questioning whether to seek support, I believe this is your system letting you know that old patterns, which were learned at some point to protect you in your past, are not letting you move into your future whole and well. These patterns can be set in motion from early experiences of development, traumatic experiences, transgenerational trauma, along with the ongoing experiences of oppression, both overt and subtle, in daily life that undermine your trust in your own internal resources. Let's empty the baggage and turn a painful past into a thriving future.
When you find yourself questioning whether to seek support, I believe this is your system letting you know that old patterns, which were learned at some point to protect you in your past, are not letting you move into your future whole and well. These patterns can be set in motion from early experiences of development, traumatic experiences, transgenerational trauma, along with the ongoing experiences of oppression, both overt and subtle, in daily life that undermine your trust in your own internal resources. Let's empty the baggage and turn a painful past into a thriving future.
Jackie Cohen, LCSW Wayne, Pa 19087
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wynnewood, PA 19096
I have been a therapist for over 30 years, seeing individuals, couples, and families. My goal as a therapist is to connect with what you're going through so that I can help you understand and empower yourself more completely. Managing transitions and huge life shifts can create feelings of anxiety and loss of identity - like having the rug pulled out from under us. Despite living in unpredictable times, we can still find our strength and resilience. There is a way to feel safe while being in touch with your natural vulnerability.
I have been a therapist for over 30 years, seeing individuals, couples, and families. My goal as a therapist is to connect with what you're going through so that I can help you understand and empower yourself more completely. Managing transitions and huge life shifts can create feelings of anxiety and loss of identity - like having the rug pulled out from under us. Despite living in unpredictable times, we can still find our strength and resilience. There is a way to feel safe while being in touch with your natural vulnerability.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and PTSD. I believe in creating a relatable and safe space to work through the toughest parts of our past. While some trauma is overt, such as PTSD, other traumas can be hidden behind depression or anxiety. Emotional traumas can even arise from being raised by parents or guardians with personality disorders. I have over 10 years of experience using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic interventions to address various forms of trauma.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and PTSD. I believe in creating a relatable and safe space to work through the toughest parts of our past. While some trauma is overt, such as PTSD, other traumas can be hidden behind depression or anxiety. Emotional traumas can even arise from being raised by parents or guardians with personality disorders. I have over 10 years of experience using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic interventions to address various forms of trauma.
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Deb Callahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
I am a certified Gestalt Therapist and will help you become more present and aware of your body-emotions.
Developing a relationship with a compassionate, skilled therapist who can help you be present with current life stressors or past traumas, can be an important part of healing. In my practice I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of issues but specialize in issues related to sexual trauma (childhood or adult), childhood emotional/physical abuse, domestic violence, lack of parental attunement, and growing up in a home where alcohol and drugs were abused. I also work with couples who are experiencing challenges in communication, connection and how past trauma effects this. I provide clinical supervision to therapists.
I am a certified Gestalt Therapist and will help you become more present and aware of your body-emotions.
Developing a relationship with a compassionate, skilled therapist who can help you be present with current life stressors or past traumas, can be an important part of healing. In my practice I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of issues but specialize in issues related to sexual trauma (childhood or adult), childhood emotional/physical abuse, domestic violence, lack of parental attunement, and growing up in a home where alcohol and drugs were abused. I also work with couples who are experiencing challenges in communication, connection and how past trauma effects this. I provide clinical supervision to therapists.
Karen Ginsburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT
Verified Verified
Ardmore, PA 19003
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Gestalt therapy, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing.
Many of us encounter times in our lives when we need support and guidance to find our way. I provide a thoughtful, compassionate and attentive presence in which you can make sense of yourself, your past, your present and your future. I believe when we are truly listened to, we can heal our deepest wounds and develop our capacities to their greatest fulfillment. In over 20 years as a psychotherapist, I have helped people overcome a wide variety of issues, from depression and anxiety to relationship issues, career indecision, and addictions.
I am trained in Gestalt therapy, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing.
Many of us encounter times in our lives when we need support and guidance to find our way. I provide a thoughtful, compassionate and attentive presence in which you can make sense of yourself, your past, your present and your future. I believe when we are truly listened to, we can heal our deepest wounds and develop our capacities to their greatest fulfillment. In over 20 years as a psychotherapist, I have helped people overcome a wide variety of issues, from depression and anxiety to relationship issues, career indecision, and addictions.
Constance Lucy Cunningham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (Online Only)
I have a background in Gestalt Therapy as well as modern Psychoanalysis, which have contributed to my approach in that she sees the person as an organic self, physical, mental, and emotional.
I a a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania. I practice using primarily psychodynamic and person-centered therapy. Through these modalities, you will work on a deeper level to explore causes and underlying patterns of presenting problems and easing resistance. I will provide unconditional positive regard, so you do not have to worry about feeling pressured or judged. Areas of expertise include relationship issues, anxiety, low self-esteem and feelings of being stuck in unhealthy patterns of functioning.
I have a background in Gestalt Therapy as well as modern Psychoanalysis, which have contributed to my approach in that she sees the person as an organic self, physical, mental, and emotional.
I a a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania. I practice using primarily psychodynamic and person-centered therapy. Through these modalities, you will work on a deeper level to explore causes and underlying patterns of presenting problems and easing resistance. I will provide unconditional positive regard, so you do not have to worry about feeling pressured or judged. Areas of expertise include relationship issues, anxiety, low self-esteem and feelings of being stuck in unhealthy patterns of functioning.
Barbara Eve Breitman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DMin
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Because my background includes a range of approaches from psychodynamic, to family systems, Gestalt, and psychodrama, it is possible for me to choose an approach that will be best suited to each person and situation.
There are times when we know we need a thoughtful, compassionate and skillful listener to help us sort things out. I have helped many people move through life transitions and losses with resilience; resolve relationship problems and discern new directions for work, school and creative expression.
Because my background includes a range of approaches from psychodynamic, to family systems, Gestalt, and psychodrama, it is possible for me to choose an approach that will be best suited to each person and situation.
There are times when we know we need a thoughtful, compassionate and skillful listener to help us sort things out. I have helped many people move through life transitions and losses with resilience; resolve relationship problems and discern new directions for work, school and creative expression.
Lori J Budman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CP, PAT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I am trained in Gestalt Therapy, Psychodrama, EMDR, Complex Trauma, CBT.
We all have within us the ability to heal. In our work together the goal will be to help you identify and navigate barriers that keep you from having the life you deserve to enjoy. The idea that we are wounded in relationship and so healing must also occur in relationship is at the root of the therapeutic process and the work we will do together. My style is open, authentic and warm. Together, we will discover what is present for you in the here-and-now, explore the underlying issues & repeating themes, and tap into your innate healing power so you can live a more full and satisfying life.
I am trained in Gestalt Therapy, Psychodrama, EMDR, Complex Trauma, CBT.
We all have within us the ability to heal. In our work together the goal will be to help you identify and navigate barriers that keep you from having the life you deserve to enjoy. The idea that we are wounded in relationship and so healing must also occur in relationship is at the root of the therapeutic process and the work we will do together. My style is open, authentic and warm. Together, we will discover what is present for you in the here-and-now, explore the underlying issues & repeating themes, and tap into your innate healing power so you can live a more full and satisfying life.
Sandra Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
As a gestalt therapist I believe in the 1) efficacy of therapeutic dialogue 2) focus in the here and now and 3) respect for each person's deep experience.
Are you struggling in your marriage or partnership? Has conflict, emotional distance or anxiety increased over the years? Do you want to get out of the rut but don't know where to begin? The truth is, positive change can happen. You can learn to identify and disrupt fixed patterns that keep you stuck. You can gain relational skills to tackle differences with confidence and heart. Discover how to connect with your inner GPS - be true to yourself and create more enlivened loving moments. Now is the time. Take your first step toward living a more authentic wholehearted life. I can help.
As a gestalt therapist I believe in the 1) efficacy of therapeutic dialogue 2) focus in the here and now and 3) respect for each person's deep experience.
Are you struggling in your marriage or partnership? Has conflict, emotional distance or anxiety increased over the years? Do you want to get out of the rut but don't know where to begin? The truth is, positive change can happen. You can learn to identify and disrupt fixed patterns that keep you stuck. You can gain relational skills to tackle differences with confidence and heart. Discover how to connect with your inner GPS - be true to yourself and create more enlivened loving moments. Now is the time. Take your first step toward living a more authentic wholehearted life. I can help.
Diane Gibfried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Haverford, PA 19041
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in Gestalt Therapy and EMDR therapy.
I offer an opportunity to address multiple issues with an emphasis on the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Trauma and emotional pain can lead to a sense of being stuck. This can feel like being stuck in responses to situations and events and people that maintain our pain and present obstacles to our growth and flourishing. A warm and trusting therapeutic relationship can create an opportunity to get unstuck. This can manifest as increased confidence and a feeling that you are more present in your life. It can foster self awareness and improvement in your relationship with yourself and others.
I am certified in Gestalt Therapy and EMDR therapy.
I offer an opportunity to address multiple issues with an emphasis on the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Trauma and emotional pain can lead to a sense of being stuck. This can feel like being stuck in responses to situations and events and people that maintain our pain and present obstacles to our growth and flourishing. A warm and trusting therapeutic relationship can create an opportunity to get unstuck. This can manifest as increased confidence and a feeling that you are more present in your life. It can foster self awareness and improvement in your relationship with yourself and others.
Intissar Ben Halim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified in Gestalt Therapy, and find this modality extremely helpful, especially when a client is feeling stuck.
I approach the therapeutic relationship with a deep conviction and trust in the process. I deeply engage and connect with clients on a heart, mind, and body level, rather than through the lens of a diagnosis or label they may have acquired along the way. I believe that each person is their own expert. Cultivating better contact with oneself, and learning to be more compassionate and supportive towards self is foundational for the therapeutic process I hold and facilitate. I enjoy working with a diverse group of clientele, especially those with anxiety, depression, and relational disruptions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified in Gestalt Therapy, and find this modality extremely helpful, especially when a client is feeling stuck.
I approach the therapeutic relationship with a deep conviction and trust in the process. I deeply engage and connect with clients on a heart, mind, and body level, rather than through the lens of a diagnosis or label they may have acquired along the way. I believe that each person is their own expert. Cultivating better contact with oneself, and learning to be more compassionate and supportive towards self is foundational for the therapeutic process I hold and facilitate. I enjoy working with a diverse group of clientele, especially those with anxiety, depression, and relational disruptions.
Gina M Carfagno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072 (Online Only)
I'm a strength-based, trauma-informed, & Gestalt therapist.
Welcome to my passion: a safe, collaborative, empowering space where you're supported to be unapologetically yourself. My ideal client longs to become more aware of themselves, curious about what feelings/lack there of experienced, open to working through active/past MH struggles, such as self-confidence, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, trauma, stress, and more. My passion and hope for all my clients are captured well in this quote: "Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come...everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you've overcome..."
I'm a strength-based, trauma-informed, & Gestalt therapist.
Welcome to my passion: a safe, collaborative, empowering space where you're supported to be unapologetically yourself. My ideal client longs to become more aware of themselves, curious about what feelings/lack there of experienced, open to working through active/past MH struggles, such as self-confidence, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, trauma, stress, and more. My passion and hope for all my clients are captured well in this quote: "Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come...everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you've overcome..."
I have training and experience in Jungian Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy & Developmental/Child Psychology.
I have many years experience helping people who have anxiety, depression, addictions, compulsive behavior disorders (food, sex, gambling) and all kinds of relational challenges. I call myself a Wholistic Existential Psychologist, indicating that I work from a Depth Psychology perspective that emphasizes each person's unique life and the interaction of mind, body and spirit in finding balance and personal integration. I believe that a healing relationship is at the core of successful psychotherapy. I also believe that Psychotherapy is a process of completing unfinished business and rewriting negative personal narratives into more positive life stories.
I have training and experience in Jungian Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy & Developmental/Child Psychology.
I have many years experience helping people who have anxiety, depression, addictions, compulsive behavior disorders (food, sex, gambling) and all kinds of relational challenges. I call myself a Wholistic Existential Psychologist, indicating that I work from a Depth Psychology perspective that emphasizes each person's unique life and the interaction of mind, body and spirit in finding balance and personal integration. I believe that a healing relationship is at the core of successful psychotherapy. I also believe that Psychotherapy is a process of completing unfinished business and rewriting negative personal narratives into more positive life stories.
I have received extensive training in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, and other body-oriented therapies, as well as couples therapy.
I am best suited for clients who want liberation/transformation as opposed to symptom management. I specialize in deep relational treatment. I help people reach a state of self-love and acceptance. I am a trans-affirming therapist.
I have received extensive training in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, and other body-oriented therapies, as well as couples therapy.
I am best suited for clients who want liberation/transformation as opposed to symptom management. I specialize in deep relational treatment. I help people reach a state of self-love and acceptance. I am a trans-affirming therapist.
Jieun Gu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Online Only)
EMDR, Somatic, IFS, Mindfulness, Gestalt Therapy, etc.
Have you found yourself not getting much better from Talk Therapy sessions? Despite all of your efforts and work in progress, are you still struggling with rumination, confusion, exhaustion, numbness, sleeping and eating issues, avoidance, addiction, body image issues, guilt, shame, anger, irritability, sadness, feeling empty or void, loss of interest, self-limiting beliefs (I’m not good enough), and so forth? In over 8 years of clinical experience, I have observed profound healing in my clients by addressing the underlying causes of their distress.
EMDR, Somatic, IFS, Mindfulness, Gestalt Therapy, etc.
Have you found yourself not getting much better from Talk Therapy sessions? Despite all of your efforts and work in progress, are you still struggling with rumination, confusion, exhaustion, numbness, sleeping and eating issues, avoidance, addiction, body image issues, guilt, shame, anger, irritability, sadness, feeling empty or void, loss of interest, self-limiting beliefs (I’m not good enough), and so forth? In over 8 years of clinical experience, I have observed profound healing in my clients by addressing the underlying causes of their distress.
Allison Brunner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
Opt for evidence-based, cutting edge individual or group therapy based on The Hakomi Method, Gestalt, IFS, Jungian Tarot—or even Quantum Touch and shamanic energy healing if you’d like.
“I love my therapist, but we’ve hit a plateau,” potential clients often say when reaching out to me. Or they’re tired of being treated like they’re broken. If you’ve spent years in therapy and are ready to go deeper and experience profound shifts and lasting change, try mindfulness-based, somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy and inner parts work. In short time, most new clients say, “Wow, that was very different from what I expected!”—in a positive way. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), empath, or old soul yearning to be truly understood and are ready to process more deeply and talk and analyze less, welcome!
Opt for evidence-based, cutting edge individual or group therapy based on The Hakomi Method, Gestalt, IFS, Jungian Tarot—or even Quantum Touch and shamanic energy healing if you’d like.
“I love my therapist, but we’ve hit a plateau,” potential clients often say when reaching out to me. Or they’re tired of being treated like they’re broken. If you’ve spent years in therapy and are ready to go deeper and experience profound shifts and lasting change, try mindfulness-based, somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy and inner parts work. In short time, most new clients say, “Wow, that was very different from what I expected!”—in a positive way. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), empath, or old soul yearning to be truly understood and are ready to process more deeply and talk and analyze less, welcome!
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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.