Gestalt Therapists in Topeka, KS

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I am currently accepting clients who are interested in learning mindfulness. I work with all populations: adults, teens, children, those with autism/aspergers, etc. I am also a certified yoga therapist currently obtaining training in somatic yoga.

I returned to school later in life, initially to show my boys I believed in education. Took Psy 101 my first semester and as they say the rest is history. After 10 years in school, a year internship and finally receiving my degree the journey began. I have worked in adolescent group home, Tennessee State Prison, Nursing/Rehabilitation Homes and community mental health. I am now in my 3rd full year of private practice, and this is where I was meant to be. I know the struggles and my hope is to make it easier on others, as they navigate their struggles. No problem is too small or obstacles too large. At the end of the day my hope is to help people find who they want to be and to learn to be successful at that.

I approach therapy as a practical and relational process rather than a set of techniques. People usually come in when long-standing ways of coping no longer fit their current life, even if those strategies once made sense. My work focuses on understanding how those patterns developed, how they continue to function, and how they can be reorganized in ways that support greater flexibility and self-direction. Change matters to me as it shows up in how a person lives, relates, and responds outside the therapy space.

At the core of my practice is a deep dedication to helping you uncover and live your authentic purpose. This journey is about more than just overcoming obstacles—it’s about finding joy, fulfillment, and meaningful personal growth. Each session is uniquely tailored to your needs, guiding you toward thriving rather than just coping. If you're ready for a transformative experience, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we’ll navigate a path that leads to a life rich with clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.

Topeka is Kansas's state capital and a city with an unusually significant mental health history—the Menninger Clinic, for decades one of the world's leading psychiatric institutions, was founded and based in Topeka before relocating to Houston in 2003, leaving a legacy of mental health awareness and professional expertise that still influences the community. The city is also historically significant as the location of the plaintiffs in Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court desegregation case, and the ongoing work of racial equity remains an important dimension of community life and mental health context. Stormont Vail Health provides behavioral health services, and a private therapy sector serves Topeka's mix of government, legal, and healthcare workers alongside the broader population. Common therapy concerns include depression, anxiety, racial justice and identity, economic stress in a mid-size state capital, and the particular challenges of a community working to reimagine its future.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	57%	In Person and Online
	43%	Online Only

Top Specialties

79%	Anxiety or Fears
79%	Depression
79%	Self Esteem
57%	Loss or Grief
57%	Parenting
57%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
57%	Social Anxiety

Ages Served

100%	Adult
93%	Young Adult
64%	Senior
64%	Teen
14%	Children

Client Focus

64%	Men
57%	Women
43%	Christian
43%	Military / Veterans
36%	LGBTQ+

Gestalt therapists in Topeka, KS

Jay Shaw

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