Gestalt Therapists in Cleveland, OH

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.

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.

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As an autistic psychologist in Colorado, I personally understand many of the personal challenges my neurodivergent (ASD/autism, ADHD, learning abilities) clients are facing. I excel by helping you get clarity about your current challenges through psychological testing and what next steps and recommendations may be helpful after testing is completed. Through therapy, I often help clients come to terms with a new diagnosis, unmask, understand differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent approaches, and come to accept your identity as a neurodivergent person.

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.

Cleveland carries a post-industrial identity with deep civic pride, and the mental health effects of decades of economic decline — job loss, population contraction, and community stress — are themes many local therapists engage with regularly. The city is home to the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world's premier medical institutions, which maintains extensive psychiatric and behavioral health services alongside a large private practice community concentrated in Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and Lakewood. Cleveland's large Black community and history of racial inequity drive demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial trauma and social justice themes. University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center provides additional institutional mental health resources in a city with a well-established independent practice community.

Gender ID

	58%	Female
	42%	Male

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Specialties

83%	Anxiety or Fears
75%	Self Esteem
67%	Depression
58%	ADHD
58%	Forgiveness
58%	Loss or Grief
58%	Parenting

Ages Served

100%	Adult
83%	Young Adult
58%	Senior
58%	Teen
8%	Children

Client Focus

75%	Men
67%	Women
50%	Christian
42%	Military / Veterans
33%	Jewish

Gestalt therapists in Cleveland, Ohio OH

Debra Zand

Ilyssa Swartout

Marc Feinberg

David Houston Murphy

Josh Dolin: Life Coach | Purpose Pathfinder

Gestalt Therapy therapists in Cleveland, Ohio Statistics

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