Gestalt Therapists in Utah County, UT
I have training in the contemporary gestalt therapy model and EMDR.
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships, and in life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and LGBT issues. I was born and raised in Utah Valley and I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in California.
I have training in the contemporary gestalt therapy model and EMDR.
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships, and in life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and LGBT issues. I was born and raised in Utah Valley and I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in California.
I employ multiple theoretical approaches including feminist therapy an Gestalt therapy.
I am invested in helping clients create a better life for themselves based on their own goals. Social justice is the basis of my work as a therapist, and looking at things from a multi-systems perspective to understand the full picture is my goal with my clients. Clients that are dealing with religious transitions, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are neurodiverse will always have a space here.
I employ multiple theoretical approaches including feminist therapy an Gestalt therapy.
I am invested in helping clients create a better life for themselves based on their own goals. Social justice is the basis of my work as a therapist, and looking at things from a multi-systems perspective to understand the full picture is my goal with my clients. Clients that are dealing with religious transitions, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are neurodiverse will always have a space here.
Yuliya is primarily trained in existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt therapy.
Yuliya's primary expertise is responding to trauma and life transitions with a focus on healing and personal growth. She can help clients who feel affected by past trauma or distressing life changes to find clarity and develop a personal compass for moving forward.
Yuliya is primarily trained in existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt therapy.
Yuliya's primary expertise is responding to trauma and life transitions with a focus on healing and personal growth. She can help clients who feel affected by past trauma or distressing life changes to find clarity and develop a personal compass for moving forward.
Roberto Scordari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, CBP, EFT Tap
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Some of the modalities I use are Gestalt, IFS, EMDR, BodyTalk and EFT tapping.
Taking the initial step to go to therapy isn’t an easy one. You may be feeling hurt, unsafe, scared, exhausted, lonely, or even desperate. The list is endless. You finally gathered the courage to seek for help and really hope to find a welcoming therapist that will make you feel safe and accepted as you are. I make sure to create that kind of welcoming and non-judgmental environment for you, because if you feel truly safe then you can find the strength to look at and even face the difficult and traumatic events in your life.
Some of the modalities I use are Gestalt, IFS, EMDR, BodyTalk and EFT tapping.
Taking the initial step to go to therapy isn’t an easy one. You may be feeling hurt, unsafe, scared, exhausted, lonely, or even desperate. The list is endless. You finally gathered the courage to seek for help and really hope to find a welcoming therapist that will make you feel safe and accepted as you are. I make sure to create that kind of welcoming and non-judgmental environment for you, because if you feel truly safe then you can find the strength to look at and even face the difficult and traumatic events in your life.
The Center for Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Shaylee Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Hi, I'm Shaylee and I absolutely love my role as a therapist! I believe finding a therapist you vibe with is essential for healing. During session, I offer a compassionate, and solution-focused approach for individuals who have experienced trauma/complex trauma. I’m an active participant in your journey, offering insight, feedback, and direction. While I may pose challenging questions, we'll always progress at your pace. We will work together to navigate your life, connecting the dots and exploring your inner workings. I'm passionately dedicated to providing a safe sanctuary for self-discovery.
Hi, I'm Shaylee and I absolutely love my role as a therapist! I believe finding a therapist you vibe with is essential for healing. During session, I offer a compassionate, and solution-focused approach for individuals who have experienced trauma/complex trauma. I’m an active participant in your journey, offering insight, feedback, and direction. While I may pose challenging questions, we'll always progress at your pace. We will work together to navigate your life, connecting the dots and exploring your inner workings. I'm passionately dedicated to providing a safe sanctuary for self-discovery.
“I feel lost”… “I feel like I don’t belong”… “I feel like life is too complex”… "I feel disconnected with myself"... “I’m not who I want to be or who I expected to become”… “I feel stuck in a life that I don’t recognize anymore”… There appears to be a rising recognition of the change and complexity of life in the world today. Attributes that once appeared to be strengths are now often overwhelming and underappreciated. At the root of it all is trauma, which breathes into this life disconnect and isolation.
“I feel lost”… “I feel like I don’t belong”… “I feel like life is too complex”… "I feel disconnected with myself"... “I’m not who I want to be or who I expected to become”… “I feel stuck in a life that I don’t recognize anymore”… There appears to be a rising recognition of the change and complexity of life in the world today. Attributes that once appeared to be strengths are now often overwhelming and underappreciated. At the root of it all is trauma, which breathes into this life disconnect and isolation.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably experiencing a period of sadness, trial, loss, hopelessness, frustration, anger, relational struggles, feeling lost, or failure just to name a few. During these moments of turmoil, when we feel most vulnerable and isolated, asking for help may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I am particularly passionate about helping people who are or have encountered trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, faith transformations, and the intersection of sexual orientation and religious experiences.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably experiencing a period of sadness, trial, loss, hopelessness, frustration, anger, relational struggles, feeling lost, or failure just to name a few. During these moments of turmoil, when we feel most vulnerable and isolated, asking for help may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I am particularly passionate about helping people who are or have encountered trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, faith transformations, and the intersection of sexual orientation and religious experiences.
You might find it challenging to understand what you’re feeling. You may recognize emotions like fear, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection but struggle to process them. You might feel disconnected from yourself, others, or even a higher power. You might find that your childhood experiences continue to affect your life today. During our time together, you can explore these different parts of you that might need healing. Each moment of self-awareness will bring you closer to discovering and understanding your true self.
You might find it challenging to understand what you’re feeling. You may recognize emotions like fear, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection but struggle to process them. You might feel disconnected from yourself, others, or even a higher power. You might find that your childhood experiences continue to affect your life today. During our time together, you can explore these different parts of you that might need healing. Each moment of self-awareness will bring you closer to discovering and understanding your true self.
I was born and raised in Las Vegas but relocated to Utah with my wife in 2014. I have spent most of my career as a business consultant and enjoy helping others simplify complex issues. After my own struggles, I realized that these skills could easily be transferred to individuals who had challenges in their personal lives. I am drawn to working with others who are overwhelmed by all the demands life places on them.
I was born and raised in Las Vegas but relocated to Utah with my wife in 2014. I have spent most of my career as a business consultant and enjoy helping others simplify complex issues. After my own struggles, I realized that these skills could easily be transferred to individuals who had challenges in their personal lives. I am drawn to working with others who are overwhelmed by all the demands life places on them.
Hello, I am Kate! I love helping younger children ages 0-10. I also see teens up to 18 years old along with adults. I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with past trauma, anxiety, codependency, depression and perfectionism.
Hello, I am Kate! I love helping younger children ages 0-10. I also see teens up to 18 years old along with adults. I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with past trauma, anxiety, codependency, depression and perfectionism.
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My clients say that I really care about finding a way for you to overcome your concerns. I understand that you have something bothering you, whether it is anxiety, depression, relational issues, or something else, and I will work to give you the tools to feel better. I live for the moment when someone I work with feels they have met their goals and leaves happier. Many of my previous clients have shared what a good experience they had in therapy, and I would love for you to have a great experience as well.
My clients say that I really care about finding a way for you to overcome your concerns. I understand that you have something bothering you, whether it is anxiety, depression, relational issues, or something else, and I will work to give you the tools to feel better. I live for the moment when someone I work with feels they have met their goals and leaves happier. Many of my previous clients have shared what a good experience they had in therapy, and I would love for you to have a great experience as well.
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel anxiety or depression keeps getting in your way to a normal life? I have worked with all walks of life. From working in the prison system to adolescents in residential treatment. I help people see who they really are and help them get what they want out of life. I can help find your motivation to achieve better relationships and a better career.
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel anxiety or depression keeps getting in your way to a normal life? I have worked with all walks of life. From working in the prison system to adolescents in residential treatment. I help people see who they really are and help them get what they want out of life. I can help find your motivation to achieve better relationships and a better career.
Rachel Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Waitlist for new clients
Many of us struggle with our mental health. Some of us have depression, others struggle with anxiety, many suffer with other diagnoses. For most us, there is deep seated trauma humming like a background undercurrent in our lives. These situations make it difficult to feel like you are living the life you want to live. It can be overwhelming, discouraging, and frustrating. I am here to help you make the transition to living a fuller life, find healing, and meet your goals. Our collaboration will be based on honesty, respect, compassion, and kindness.
Many of us struggle with our mental health. Some of us have depression, others struggle with anxiety, many suffer with other diagnoses. For most us, there is deep seated trauma humming like a background undercurrent in our lives. These situations make it difficult to feel like you are living the life you want to live. It can be overwhelming, discouraging, and frustrating. I am here to help you make the transition to living a fuller life, find healing, and meet your goals. Our collaboration will be based on honesty, respect, compassion, and kindness.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably experiencing a period of sadness, trial, loss, hopelessness, frustration, anger, relational struggles, feeling lost, or failure just to name a few. During these moments of turmoil, when we feel most vulnerable and isolated, asking for help may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I am particularly passionate about helping people who are or have encountered trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, faith transformations, and the intersection of sexual orientation and religious experiences.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably experiencing a period of sadness, trial, loss, hopelessness, frustration, anger, relational struggles, feeling lost, or failure just to name a few. During these moments of turmoil, when we feel most vulnerable and isolated, asking for help may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I am particularly passionate about helping people who are or have encountered trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, faith transformations, and the intersection of sexual orientation and religious experiences.
Hi, thanks for visiting! I'm Dave and my practice is Choosing Joy LLC. I chose this name because I deeply believe that, beyond mere symptom management, lasting healing and change really are possible to each of us. I am committed to helping clients do more than merely manage symptoms; I help them accurately identify and move beyond obstacles -- on to abundant, joyful living. I provide real, lasting help for depression and anxiety, for sexual, media, and other behavioral addictions, for adult Attention-Deficit Disorder, and for unresolved traumas.
Hi, thanks for visiting! I'm Dave and my practice is Choosing Joy LLC. I chose this name because I deeply believe that, beyond mere symptom management, lasting healing and change really are possible to each of us. I am committed to helping clients do more than merely manage symptoms; I help them accurately identify and move beyond obstacles -- on to abundant, joyful living. I provide real, lasting help for depression and anxiety, for sexual, media, and other behavioral addictions, for adult Attention-Deficit Disorder, and for unresolved traumas.
I have been working as a mental health therapist for 35 years. I specialize in substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, partner betrayal, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, complex trauma, shame and sexual abuse/trauma. I am certified in EMDR, I am a certified sex and trauma therapist and certified in multiple addictions.
I have been working as a mental health therapist for 35 years. I specialize in substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, partner betrayal, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, complex trauma, shame and sexual abuse/trauma. I am certified in EMDR, I am a certified sex and trauma therapist and certified in multiple addictions.
Barbara Bronson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
Life can be difficult. Many challenges face us and we can all use a little guidance or just an empathetic listening ear at times. At Innsaei, you will discover ways to calm the waves of your inner world, so you can live a whole and peaceful life. We offer many options for you to work in creative and effective ways, all personally customized to you and your needs, helping you gain insight, skills, and processes so you can navigate through the challenges encountered along life's journey.
Life can be difficult. Many challenges face us and we can all use a little guidance or just an empathetic listening ear at times. At Innsaei, you will discover ways to calm the waves of your inner world, so you can live a whole and peaceful life. We offer many options for you to work in creative and effective ways, all personally customized to you and your needs, helping you gain insight, skills, and processes so you can navigate through the challenges encountered along life's journey.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
As we navigate this human experience, it would seem that the only thing we can count on is change. Change can come in the form of major life adjustments such as employment, death and loss, deployments, school, being pushed outside of our comfort zone, as well as a variety of other circumstances that can turn our world upside down. What is important to remember is that you are not alone, and there is support to help you navigate through these challenging times. I am here to support you on this journey, and allow you to find solace and closure where needed.
As we navigate this human experience, it would seem that the only thing we can count on is change. Change can come in the form of major life adjustments such as employment, death and loss, deployments, school, being pushed outside of our comfort zone, as well as a variety of other circumstances that can turn our world upside down. What is important to remember is that you are not alone, and there is support to help you navigate through these challenging times. I am here to support you on this journey, and allow you to find solace and closure where needed.
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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.