Gestalt therapists in Cliffcrest, Ontario ON, Canada CA

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Toronto, Ontario therapist: Brian Baumal, registered psychotherapist
Gestalt

Brian Baumal

Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
I lost 100lbs and currently kept it off for eight years (I started August 15, 2012). I know the challenges of wanting so desperately to change but being unable to do so. I also know the constant mind chatter that plagues people who want to improve their health but just can't seem to do so. As a therapist, I take these issues and challenges very seriously, and work with clients to successfully find ways to manage their weight and health. I remember at my heaviest weight, I wanted to talk to someone who had been there, done that & understood I so badly wanted to change and my frustration at not changing. I wanted someone who could quiet my mind when it worried about my weight and help me gain control of my body and life. I know what it's like to start losing weight, only to abandon the effort shortly thereafter. If you repeat that pattern and put your health and quality of life at risk, then you likely feel that there are issues that need to be addressed psychologically - I can help! Finally, I absolutely love what I do, and I hope it shows in every session that I have with my clients.  
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cliffcrest, ON
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario
Niagara Falls, Ontario therapist: Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT, registered psychotherapist
Gestalt

Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT

Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma. No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma) I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best. If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit! SE focuses on regulating your nervous system. With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored. I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response. It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills. I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work). Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space. The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced. Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis. Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy. I am here for you... I've got your six!  
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cliffcrest, ON
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario therapist: Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy, registered psychotherapist
Gestalt

Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy

Registered Psychotherapist, RSW, RP
Welcome to Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy! We are a diverse group of mental health practitioners offering trauma-informed, anti-oppressive care in downtown Toronto and virtually across Ontario and the Yukon. With a focus on honesty and authenticity, we challenge our clients to think critically in order to foster long-term emotional well-being and meaningful change.  
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cliffcrest, ON
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario
North York, Ontario therapist: EMDR and Trauma Therapy Centre, registered social worker
Gestalt

EMDR and Trauma Therapy Centre

Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Are you grappling with the question, "How do I overcome this?" A common hurdle individuals often articulate when discussing emotional distress is feeling immobilized. If you're encountering difficulties progressing in your career, relationships, or rediscovering lost joy in life, you might be grappling with unresolved trauma or unaddressed attachment needs. These challenges can manifest physically, such as chronic pain, headaches, or fatigue. We take the time to empathize with your unique journey that has led you here. You might be navigating through anxiety, depression, or intense emotions like fear or anger. Ultimately, you might feel disconnected and wrestle with existential questions about your beliefs or purpose. Our aim is to offer the support you need to move forward. We endeavour to guide individuals towards a deeper understanding of themselves and how to authentically engage with the world around them. Recognizing that addressing trauma requires vulnerability and emotional investment, we prioritize cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space for our clients. Our approach to trauma therapy is integrative, aiming for holistic healing. We follow a three-step process: 1) Building a comprehensive understanding of your experiences; 2) Crafting a personalized treatment plan; and 3) Assisting you in finding inner peace and resolution.  
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cliffcrest, ON
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario therapist: Vanessa Montes, registered psychotherapist
Gestalt

Vanessa Montes

Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO
I am a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and a dance fitness instructor, with a corporate background in international human resources, experience that allowed me to work among diverse groups. I take holistic approach to mental health where I consider the mind and body connection. Also, I regard myself as a Mediterranean lifestyle expert, in part because I have Mediterranean roots but also because I have immersed myself in learning the art of balancing all the elements that influence mental health.  
0 Years Experience
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario (Online Only)
Toronto, Ontario therapist: Renee Chu, registered psychotherapist
Gestalt

Renee Chu

Registered Psychotherapist, Hon. BA., RP (Qualifying)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, battling anxiety, ADHD, Autism, or struggling with intense emotions and impulses? Do you find navigating social cues and communication challenging, making it difficult to build fulfilling relationships? With compassion and curiosity, I invite you to explore the influences behind your recurring patterns, so that you can achieve deep transformation and satisfaction. As a BIPOC, trauma-informed therapist experienced in navigating neurodivergent challenges, complex relationship dynamics, family/intergenerational issues, and narcissistic abuse, I tailor my approach to personal and relational growth, trauma recovery, and identity exploration. My priority is to empower you to develop confidence, resilience, balance and a positive self-image. My therapy practice is also rooted in a lifelong interest in the interplay of our common humanity and individual uniqueness. I use a bicultural and mindfulness lens to draw from my own process of self-discovery and emotional experience to meet you in yours. Meaningful change is possible and I am here to walk that path with you at your pace. Together, we can reshape entrenched habits that no longer serve you and overcome barriers. Reach out to me for a complimentary 50-minute consultation to begin your journey towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.  
2 Years Experience
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario (Online Only)
Toronto, Ontario therapist: Dr. Karen Wong, psychologist
Gestalt

Dr. Karen Wong

Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
I am a Clinical Psychologist focused on helping people develop a sense of security—both in their relationships and within themselves. I work with clients facing self-doubt, low self-esteem, and feelings of inadequacy. Together, we will transform your relationship with yourself and others, enhancing self-understanding, emotional awareness, and self-compassion so you can feel confident, valued, and worthy. We’ll also develop coping skills to help you feel more at ease in your life and relationships.  
14 Years Experience
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario (Online Only)
Ankara, Ankara therapist: Dr. Nilgun Turkcan Ataoglu, BCT, RDT, licensed mental health counselor
Gestalt

Dr. Nilgun Turkcan Ataoglu, BCT, RDT

Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Licensed & Registered Creative Arts Therapist
I am a Creative Arts Therapist, a Registered Drama Therapist - RDT, a Board-Certified Trainer - BCT, a supervisor and I am the founder and the director of Creative Arts Therapy Center…I have over 22 years of experience in promoting growth and healing through engagement in the arts. Becoming a creative arts therapist has been long, extremely exciting and rewarding journey for me. Since I was a child, I was often expressing my thoughts and feelings through art, storytelling, role playing and writing poems, which made me to discover the healing power of arts at very early age. In 1999, when I found out about the MA Program in Creative Arts Therapies, at Concordia University, in Canada and I was accepted to the Master’s studies, my biggest dream came through. During my two years internships at McGill University Hospital, I became aware of my abilities to listen and have empathy towards others' suffering. After graduating and having for 11 years clinical experience, my motivation and curiosity about the field led me to start my PhD study in Expressive Therapies Program at Lesley University, in Boston. During my twenty-two years of clinical experience, I have privileged to help and to witness so many people to discover the meaning of their shattered life and to be empowered by creating and rewriting their life stories through drama, art, dance and music. To experience the honor of being entrusted with deepest secrets or overwhelming experiences also to experience with and to ''hold'' another human being through the process of healing, and transformation is the greatest reward one can experience. For scheduling an introductory free session please contact. I can't wait !  
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cliffcrest, ON
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario therapist: Laura Farberman, registered social worker
Gestalt

Laura Farberman

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Currently accepting new clients. Therapy is the journey of becoming free to be ourselves. Instead of becoming a better version of ourselves, we can connect to who we are at our core, without the coping mechanisms we unconsciously took on to survive. These ways of coping, often wired into our brain and nervous system, can show up differently for each person. For you, it might be perfectionism, procrastination, an inner critic, low self-esteem or anxiety, to name a few. My approach combines the best of practical psychology, science and grounded spiritual psychology. I make the roots of complex emotions, behaviours and addictions accessible and actionable so that you can achieve sustainable change and true transformation. I am trained in Compassionate Inquiry, a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that reveals the patterns beneath how we present to the world amongst other psychotherapeutic modalities. Through Compassionate Inquiry you begin to recognize the unconscious patterns, which show up as triggers, traumas and ways of coping and suppressing emotions, and how to become free from them. I support clients to reconnect with their bodies, via somatic experience. Benefits include, relief of symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, depression and addiction. Soulful Therapy is a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy and an effective way to begin down the path of introspection. It is a place to process what’s going on in your present, make sense of your past, or explore factors that may guide choices to cultivate a life that feels self-compassionate, vibrant, and authentic above all else.  
14 Years Experience
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario (Online Only)
Toronto, Ontario therapist: Tracey Nguyen, counselor/therapist
Gestalt

Tracey Nguyen

Counsellor/Therapist, RN, MN
Welcome, my name is Tracey and I help clients with narcissistic abuse/NPD therapy, codependency therapy, dissociative identity therapy and heal BPD relationships. We work together to identify key problem areas in your relationships and progress towards emotional regulation, psychodynamic approaches to establishing safety in your body, healing your true voice, no longer abandoning your soul and reclamation of your autonomy and renowning your authentic soul power in a grounded and spiritual way.  
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cliffcrest, ON
Online in Cliffcrest, Ontario