Gestalt Therapists in Ashland, VA
For couples I use practical Gestalt techniques.
I am happy you are here... Life can be challenging and even unbearable at times. I understand that. Whether you are experiencing a loss, having relationship difficulties, or simply desiring to make a change, we can find the path that reveals your best self together. I have a diverse professional background and can offer you counseling that is flexible and best suits your needs.
For couples I use practical Gestalt techniques.
I am happy you are here... Life can be challenging and even unbearable at times. I understand that. Whether you are experiencing a loss, having relationship difficulties, or simply desiring to make a change, we can find the path that reveals your best self together. I have a diverse professional background and can offer you counseling that is flexible and best suits your needs.
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the field of behavioral health, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and major life transitions. Emily has experience working within acute and residential mental health settings. She is passionate about the holistic approach, recognizing the effect of life's experience on the body, and individualizing treatment to each of her clients.
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the field of behavioral health, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and major life transitions. Emily has experience working within acute and residential mental health settings. She is passionate about the holistic approach, recognizing the effect of life's experience on the body, and individualizing treatment to each of her clients.
Nessalyn Dearce is a Resident in Counseling who has experience providing mental health services to children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, and stress management. Nessalyn is LGBTQIA+ affirming and works to maintain multicultural awareness in sessions. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Christopher Newport University and her Master of Science (MS) in Education in Counseling at Old Dominion University.
Nessalyn Dearce is a Resident in Counseling who has experience providing mental health services to children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, and stress management. Nessalyn is LGBTQIA+ affirming and works to maintain multicultural awareness in sessions. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Christopher Newport University and her Master of Science (MS) in Education in Counseling at Old Dominion University.
Carl Brown is a Resident in Counseling who has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. Mr. Brown has experience working with seriously mentally ill population (SMI) adults, children, and families who have experienced trauma, varied mental health diagnoses, and legal and socioeconomic concerns. His professional career began with District 19 Community Services Board (CSB) as a qualified mental health professional working in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Program. There he was primarily responsible for training and developing individuals with serious mental illness on independent living skills.
Carl Brown is a Resident in Counseling who has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. Mr. Brown has experience working with seriously mentally ill population (SMI) adults, children, and families who have experienced trauma, varied mental health diagnoses, and legal and socioeconomic concerns. His professional career began with District 19 Community Services Board (CSB) as a qualified mental health professional working in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Program. There he was primarily responsible for training and developing individuals with serious mental illness on independent living skills.
Dana Crone is a Resident Clinical Social Worker. Her clinical experience includes work in inpatient hospitalization, community-based treatment, and outpatient treatment. As a queer-identified POC, she understands the unique issue of identity exploration and intersectionality. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Dana specializes in racial identity, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and borderline personality disorder.
Dana Crone is a Resident Clinical Social Worker. Her clinical experience includes work in inpatient hospitalization, community-based treatment, and outpatient treatment. As a queer-identified POC, she understands the unique issue of identity exploration and intersectionality. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Dana specializes in racial identity, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and borderline personality disorder.
Hui Chen Wong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, VA 23005 (Online Only)
Hui-Chen Wong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience providing individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan. She specializes in treating mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, acute stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression, oppositional (ODD), conduct disorders, behavioral issues, family challenges, grief, loss, and life balance.
Hui-Chen Wong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience providing individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan. She specializes in treating mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, acute stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression, oppositional (ODD), conduct disorders, behavioral issues, family challenges, grief, loss, and life balance.
Joy Daigle Book
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, VA 23005 (Online Only)
Joy Daigle Book is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Joy treats children as young as 6 years of age. Joy has experience working with children diagnosed with anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Joy Daigle Book is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Joy treats children as young as 6 years of age. Joy has experience working with children diagnosed with anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Marissa Bell is a Supervisee in Social Work with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address their unique challenges and needs. Marissa has a diverse professional background working with individuals of different ages and needs. She specializes in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorder, trauma, and major life transitions. Marissa completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Marissa Bell is a Supervisee in Social Work with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address their unique challenges and needs. Marissa has a diverse professional background working with individuals of different ages and needs. She specializes in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorder, trauma, and major life transitions. Marissa completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Your life, your concerns and your goals are of utmost importance when you choose a therapist. Finding the right fit makes a huge difference. I have more than 20 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and families. I am well equipped and highly motivated to guide you as you achieve your goals. Your concerns are immediately addressed when you speak with me. I take time to get to know you and work to combine counseling theories and techniques to individually work with you. I have no cookie cutter treatment plans. My doctoral thesis focused on clinical outcomes.
Your life, your concerns and your goals are of utmost importance when you choose a therapist. Finding the right fit makes a huge difference. I have more than 20 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and families. I am well equipped and highly motivated to guide you as you achieve your goals. Your concerns are immediately addressed when you speak with me. I take time to get to know you and work to combine counseling theories and techniques to individually work with you. I have no cookie cutter treatment plans. My doctoral thesis focused on clinical outcomes.
Jennifer Ann Huffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, VA 23005 (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the first step to heal, grow and make a difference in your life. I truly believe there is hope for every client who is willing to learn and make changes. Every individual, couple and family are different, so I will customize a therapeutic plan specifically to your needs and concerns.
Congratulations on taking the first step to heal, grow and make a difference in your life. I truly believe there is hope for every client who is willing to learn and make changes. Every individual, couple and family are different, so I will customize a therapeutic plan specifically to your needs and concerns.
Melvin D Dowdy
Psychologist, PhD, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
Ashland, VA 23005
Waitlist for new clients
As you consider a therapist, search for someone who seems to value the things you value, someone who will want to support your life goals; listen to your own sense of who can get you started on the road to healing, recovery, or flourishing; focus on your need to understand what you really want and how to start getting more out of your life. Psychotherapy is like physical therapy; something is injured, not fully developed, or needing to be used differently; the session stretches and strengthens; homework is essential to making progress; if you come consistently, do the homework, you get better. It's a partnership.
As you consider a therapist, search for someone who seems to value the things you value, someone who will want to support your life goals; listen to your own sense of who can get you started on the road to healing, recovery, or flourishing; focus on your need to understand what you really want and how to start getting more out of your life. Psychotherapy is like physical therapy; something is injured, not fully developed, or needing to be used differently; the session stretches and strengthens; homework is essential to making progress; if you come consistently, do the homework, you get better. It's a partnership.
Congratulations! You are beginning the process of looking for a therapist. The relationship between therapist and client is vital to the healing process. Life can be difficult, therapy doesn't have to be. Managing multiple stressors and expectations can become overwhelming. Spending a hour on self-care in the form of therapy is worth it, you are worth it. No matter what you're going through you can get through it with support, learning new coping skills and problem solving. Learning how your thoughts and emotions affect your behaviors, you'll see that you are able to manage stress, reduce symptoms related to anxiety and depression,
Congratulations! You are beginning the process of looking for a therapist. The relationship between therapist and client is vital to the healing process. Life can be difficult, therapy doesn't have to be. Managing multiple stressors and expectations can become overwhelming. Spending a hour on self-care in the form of therapy is worth it, you are worth it. No matter what you're going through you can get through it with support, learning new coping skills and problem solving. Learning how your thoughts and emotions affect your behaviors, you'll see that you are able to manage stress, reduce symptoms related to anxiety and depression,
Emma Gleckel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, VA 23005
Not accepting new clients
Hello, I’m Emma! I am a LPC in the state of Virginia. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and have experience providing mental health services in outpatient, university, and K-12 school settings. I work with youth ages 3-18, and individuals in early adulthood. My areas of clinical interest include: emotion regulation, ADHD, social skills, trauma and stressor-related symptoms, identity and self-esteem, and life transitions/adjustment.
Hello, I’m Emma! I am a LPC in the state of Virginia. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and have experience providing mental health services in outpatient, university, and K-12 school settings. I work with youth ages 3-18, and individuals in early adulthood. My areas of clinical interest include: emotion regulation, ADHD, social skills, trauma and stressor-related symptoms, identity and self-esteem, and life transitions/adjustment.
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Bringing over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Robert Petry has offered insight and guidance to both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. He is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia (VCU-MCV). He is a graduate of post doctoral programs in cognitive, psychodrama, metaphysical, gestalt and Hakomi mind/body therapy. He has trained with or attended workshops with some of the greatest innovators in psychotherapy and in most modalities, including cognitive and behavioral. Dr. Petry is a Virginia State Board Licensed Psychologist with a recognized area of specialty in hypnosis (highest distinction Diplomate).
Bringing over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Robert Petry has offered insight and guidance to both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. He is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia (VCU-MCV). He is a graduate of post doctoral programs in cognitive, psychodrama, metaphysical, gestalt and Hakomi mind/body therapy. He has trained with or attended workshops with some of the greatest innovators in psychotherapy and in most modalities, including cognitive and behavioral. Dr. Petry is a Virginia State Board Licensed Psychologist with a recognized area of specialty in hypnosis (highest distinction Diplomate).
I utilize different modalities such as Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy.
Everyone is on a personal journey with many paths to choose from. My goal is to help you navigate that journey as you come to bumps in the road. Through enhanced coping skills and client centered care, I work with you to overcome the challenges you face. I am an empathetic counselor who assists people of all backgrounds prevail over the difficulties in their lives. I take a collaborative approach to empower clients in their daily lives by teaching them new skills and strengthening those they already possess.
I utilize different modalities such as Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy.
Everyone is on a personal journey with many paths to choose from. My goal is to help you navigate that journey as you come to bumps in the road. Through enhanced coping skills and client centered care, I work with you to overcome the challenges you face. I am an empathetic counselor who assists people of all backgrounds prevail over the difficulties in their lives. I take a collaborative approach to empower clients in their daily lives by teaching them new skills and strengthening those they already possess.
John H Hamlett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MDiv, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23229
I'd like to congratulate you for finding the courage to acknowledge that you have a problem and the need to seek help. Whether you are stressed, can't sleep and completely overwhelmed or you have experienced a major loss. I can help you sort things out and give you some effective strategies for coping with the problems you are facing. I offer a needs-based approach to counseling and help you develop healthy effective strategies for getting your needs met and can teach you how to express your feelings and needs in a nonviolent way. I am a seasoned counselor and an EMDR Certified Therapist who works with trauma and abuse survivors.
I'd like to congratulate you for finding the courage to acknowledge that you have a problem and the need to seek help. Whether you are stressed, can't sleep and completely overwhelmed or you have experienced a major loss. I can help you sort things out and give you some effective strategies for coping with the problems you are facing. I offer a needs-based approach to counseling and help you develop healthy effective strategies for getting your needs met and can teach you how to express your feelings and needs in a nonviolent way. I am a seasoned counselor and an EMDR Certified Therapist who works with trauma and abuse survivors.
I value helping individuals improve their quality of life by understanding their past and present experiences. My therapy style incorporates direct questions, thoughtful feedback, and interactive exercises to enhance awareness and facilitate growth. I frequently guide individuals to meaningfully discuss their thoughts and feelings. The goal is to restore well-being through a renewed sense of self, purpose in life, and relationship potentials.
I value helping individuals improve their quality of life by understanding their past and present experiences. My therapy style incorporates direct questions, thoughtful feedback, and interactive exercises to enhance awareness and facilitate growth. I frequently guide individuals to meaningfully discuss their thoughts and feelings. The goal is to restore well-being through a renewed sense of self, purpose in life, and relationship potentials.
My focus is to get people back to living more fully, resolving trauma, abuse or whatever crises may have led to the important decision to pursue professional therapy. I have worked diligently in 25+ years of psychotherapy practice learning how to foster an effective healing process. In my experience, clients have found therapy to be an extremely important venture, uniquely personal and insightful, yet can feel uniquely vulnerable. Good therapy is built on a balance of challenge and support, developed in collaboration that fits each client, that leads to [re]discovery of potentials for better, more satisfying living.
My focus is to get people back to living more fully, resolving trauma, abuse or whatever crises may have led to the important decision to pursue professional therapy. I have worked diligently in 25+ years of psychotherapy practice learning how to foster an effective healing process. In my experience, clients have found therapy to be an extremely important venture, uniquely personal and insightful, yet can feel uniquely vulnerable. Good therapy is built on a balance of challenge and support, developed in collaboration that fits each client, that leads to [re]discovery of potentials for better, more satisfying living.
I incorporate creative activities and evidence-based methods into traditional "talk therapy" for a fun outside-the-box approach to treatment. Together, we will work toward your goals exploring thought patterns and new ways to cope with distress. I am a warm, relaxed, and supportive clinician who can also be straightforward and doesn’t dance around topics. I have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology and over 20 years of experience in the field. I have specialized training in trauma, self-harming behaviors, OCD, eating disorders, addiction, sexual behavior issues, and behaviorally challenging youth.
I incorporate creative activities and evidence-based methods into traditional "talk therapy" for a fun outside-the-box approach to treatment. Together, we will work toward your goals exploring thought patterns and new ways to cope with distress. I am a warm, relaxed, and supportive clinician who can also be straightforward and doesn’t dance around topics. I have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology and over 20 years of experience in the field. I have specialized training in trauma, self-harming behaviors, OCD, eating disorders, addiction, sexual behavior issues, and behaviorally challenging youth.
Amy Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (Online Only)
I have been providing quality treatment to children, adolescents and adults for over 22 years. I believe in the change process and that we each have the ability to improve our relationships and experience personal growth. I believe personal growth is facilitated through the relationship with a therapist that provides positive regard and understanding without the fear of judgment. I believe in treating the whole person through awareness, self regulation and focusing on the here and now.
I have been providing quality treatment to children, adolescents and adults for over 22 years. I believe in the change process and that we each have the ability to improve our relationships and experience personal growth. I believe personal growth is facilitated through the relationship with a therapist that provides positive regard and understanding without the fear of judgment. I believe in treating the whole person through awareness, self regulation and focusing on the here and now.
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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.