Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt therapy is a unique and powerful approach that focuses on the "here and now." The word "Gestalt" is German for "whole," and this is the core principle of the therapy: it's about helping you become aware of your entire self—your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations—in the present moment. Instead of simply talking about the past, Gestalt therapy helps you explore how past experiences and unresolved issues are showing up in your life right now.

The main goal of Gestalt therapy is to increase your awareness. When you become more aware of your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, you gain the power to make intentional changes. This approach is built on the idea that we all have the capacity for healing and growth, but sometimes we get stuck in cycles that prevent us from seeing our full potential. We will work together to help you understand what might be holding you back and blocking you from living a more authentic and fulfilling life.

In a Gestalt therapy session, the therapist is an active and collaborative partner, not just a passive listener. You'll be encouraged to engage in a dynamic process of discovery. We may use a variety of creative techniques to help you gain insight. For example, we might use "chair work" or role-playing to externalize a conflict you're experiencing with another person or even with yourself. This isn't about creating drama; it's about making internal struggles visible so we can work with them directly.

The therapy is not just about what you say, but also about how you say it. Your therapist will pay close attention to your body language, tone of voice, and other subtle cues. We will explore any tension you hold, any sighs you make, or any shifts in your posture, as these often hold valuable clues to what you're truly feeling. The purpose is to help you reconnect with your own experience and learn to trust your intuition.