Gestalt therapists in Port Colborne, ON
Browse Gestalt therapists in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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!
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Colborne, ON
Online in Port Colborne, ON
Gestalt
Bonnie Nelson
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MA(CP)(Distinct.), BA(Hons)
*New Clients Welcome/No Waitlist Currently* No one knows you better than you. A combination of talk and somatic-focused therapies are used to treat client concerns, and support a collaborative partnership where clients play an active role in their therapeutic growth and individual progress. You're invited to reach out and see if we might be a good fit and if online psychotherapy is right for you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Port Colborne, ON (Online Only)
Gestalt
Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you tend to replay past events in your mind over and over, and spiral into worries about the future? Do you struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or relationships, causing you to "overgive" to others while abandoning your own needs? Many people describe feeling like they’re moving through life on autopilot — weighed down by overthinking, low mood, or the pressure to keep everyone else happy. You might notice people-pleasing tendencies, difficulty maintaining boundaries, or a pattern of overgiving that leaves you drained, ungrounded, and disconnected from yourself. Here, you’ll find a warm, calm space where your feelings are validated and your voice genuinely matters. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful, deep processing work, explore what's fuelling your distress, and gently uncover the deeper experiences and patterns shaping your emotional world. Alongside this, we’ll build practical tools to regulate your nervous system and ease your symptoms in the present, helping you reconnect with a more empowered, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself. I bring the richness of three cultures, four languages, and the lived experience of being both a first- and third-generation immigrant. My background in the medical field also allows me to integrate physiological and psychological insight. These parts of who I am allow me to deeply empathize with the immigrant journey across generations, as well as the ways culture, family expectations, and identity can shape mental health. No matter your background or story, I aim to meet you with genuine understanding, respect, and compassion. I am a proud ally to LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities and offer inclusive, compassionate care for all backgrounds and lived experiences. If what I’ve shared resonates, we may be a good fit. If you're curious about working together, let's start with a free, no-pressure 30-min video consultation, where we can connect and chat in a calm, relaxed space.
✨ Evening and weekend appointments available
✨ Free 30-minute consultation to get started
2 Years Experience
Online in Port Colborne, ON (Online Only)
Gestalt
Emma Hartley
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Accepting NEW Clients – Are you feeling stuck, you're over stress or sadness being present all the time, pulled between two things, or uncertain about how to navigate life, career, or relationship challenges? Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, past or present traumas, or relationship issues, I’m here to help. My focus is on creating a space that 'syour own, where you can explore and challenge what holds us back from improved well-being, gaining clarity, and building resilience. Together, we’ll work to create personal growth in a way that fits, improve coping strategies, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships, helping you move toward a balanced and meaningful life.
1 Years Experience
Online in Port Colborne, ON (Online Only)
Gestalt
Loralee Schultz
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc Psyc, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO & CCPA & BCACC Member
If you are exhausted from trying to fit into a world that wasn't built for your brain, you don't have to navigate that burden in isolation. At Walk a Mile in Your Shoes Therapy, I provide an authentic, neuro-affirming space specifically for neurodivergent, traumatized, and marginalized adults. Living with ADHD and Complex PTSD myself, I blend deep professional training with real lived experience to help you unmask, process deep-seated trauma, and establish genuine safety within your own nervous system. Let's move away from self-blame and build a life that honours your true, authentic self. Connect with me today for a free 30-minute consultation.
1 Years Experience
Online in Port Colborne, ON (Online Only)
Gestalt Therapy therapists in Port Colborne, ON Statistics
Gestalt Therapy therapists in Port Colborne, ON average 13 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (82%), and Trauma and PTSD (79%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Depression |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 78% | Loss or Grief |
| 76% | Stress |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Anger Management |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Christian |
| 39% | Asian |