Gestalt therapists in Guilford, CT
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Gestalt
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
Fear, anxiety, anger, shame, guilt, sadness; we are taught to repress these uncomfortable emotions and mask our pain. When these BIG emotions are shoved down for so long, they try to get our attention in various ways. We push back harder. They often manifest as maladaptive behaviors, habits, addictions, and even chronic physical and psychological conditions. We may overeat, overwork, over-promise, people-please, self-sabotage, be unable to focus, thrill-seek, put ourselves in danger, act out, procrastinate, deplete our own resources, and more. The majority of this type of unwanted behavior and thinking often can be traced back to some form of trauma, abuse, abandonment, or neglect. My hypnotherapy sessions help to process the emotions in a safe and loving way, and facilitate healing; so you feel safe in your own mind and comfortable in your own skin. We simultaneously work on reframing the debilitating thoughts and behaviors with healthy and supportive new ones that support your new goals. It is in this way we let go of the old stories and rewrite the future of our dreams.
2 Years Experience
Online in Guilford, CT (Online Only)
Gestalt
Peter Linden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
As an AuDHD man with learning disabilities, I had an experience growing up that is all too familiar within the neurodivergent community. Often feeling misunderstood and out of place, I was faced with indifference, ignorance, neglect, gaslighting, shame, and the assumption that I could navigate a world that was not built for me without the support I so badly needed. Lonely, adrift, and struggling to find a sense of belonging, I was cast aside and left to fend for myself.
After a series of negative experiences with mental health resources and support, I found my way to a couples therapist in 2014. There, I discovered Gestalt therapy while experiencing the gifts of love, kindness, safety, acceptance, curiosity, and flow. Through embodied awareness and responding, rather than reacting, I came to trust my innate power, humanity, body, and the certainty of the earth.
In 2019, I began studying Gestalt therapy following the unexpected end of my marriage. Amidst despair, sorrow, sadness, loneliness, and grief, I discovered a vehicle that challenged me in all domains of existence. Here, I grieved, faced impermanence, and gradually co-created the scaffolding from which I could emerge in a more embodied way as an AuDHD man, human being, and partner.
As I found life again, I became increasingly aware of the profound suffering experienced by neurodivergent people. Endless demands that we grind away in search of acceptance, love, and certainty left us adrift, performing, deadened, and increasingly separate in an ableist world.
Through Gestalt therapy, I continued to experience connectedness, belonging, compassion, the wonder of curiosity, and love itself. I finally found spontaneity, playfulness, and excitement in relation to myself, other people, and even existence itself.
With this mission, I founded Welcome Home Healing in 2023. Since then, I have had the honor of joining people as they awaken, live, and emerge into their humanity within the unfolding now.
3 Years Experience
Online in Guilford, CT
Gestalt
Alexander Shvartsman
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, LADC, AADC, CCDPD, ASAP
It is our goal to assist you to create a higher level of wellness and success in all relevant aspects of your life. We use practical approach for result-oriented therapy. Working together we will achieve positive outcomes in your life for both present and future.
22 Years Experience
Online in Guilford, CT
Gestalt
Debra Zand
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Hello and thank you for coming to my page. I am a clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience providing personalized care to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. My approach is supportive, integrative, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. When you work with me expect to be treated with respect and dignity, state-of-the-art care and confidentiality. I look forward to meeting you.
26 Years Experience
Online in Guilford, CT
Gestalt
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I’m Dr. Ilyssa Swartout, a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping adults and couples heal from past wounds and create meaningful change. My approach blends warmth, presence, and evidence-based therapy to help you move beyond old patterns and reconnect with your sense of worth and wholeness.
My background includes over 20 years of mentorship with James Bugental, Ph.D., founder of Humanistic Psychotherapy, and advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Gestalt Therapy, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). These approaches support healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties by addressing both emotional and body-based experiences.
As an EMDR Consultant and Certified In-Depth Therapist, I guide clients and other professionals toward lasting transformation and self-understanding.
Therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, recover, and thrive.
25 Years Experience
Online in Guilford, CT (Online Only)
Gestalt Therapy therapists in Guilford, CT Statistics
Gestalt Therapy therapists in Guilford, CT average 19 years of experience and charge around $228 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (71%), and Self Esteem (71%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$228
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Stress |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 42% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Men |
| 54% | Women |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Christian |