Gestalt Therapists in Butte County, CA
Sylvia Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
As a bilingual therapist for the past several years, I have had the honor and privilege of sharing in unique journeys of inspiration, cultivation, and transformation regardless of barriers current events present. If you have noticed something is different in your quality of life and want to take steps to improve your life experiences, you are not alone. Perhaps the challenges, difficulties, and stressors from the human experience have changed who you are or where you want to be. Experiencing fears, sadness, worry, and grief is normal and, at times, can impact our areas of wellness.
As a bilingual therapist for the past several years, I have had the honor and privilege of sharing in unique journeys of inspiration, cultivation, and transformation regardless of barriers current events present. If you have noticed something is different in your quality of life and want to take steps to improve your life experiences, you are not alone. Perhaps the challenges, difficulties, and stressors from the human experience have changed who you are or where you want to be. Experiencing fears, sadness, worry, and grief is normal and, at times, can impact our areas of wellness.
Tiffany Runge
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! My name is Tiffany! As a clinician I believe that humans have the innate ability to heal within themselves given the proper tools and environment. I work with children, teens, adults and family systems to help clients heal. Whether it's working through trauma, anxiety, depression, or so many things in between.
Hi! My name is Tiffany! As a clinician I believe that humans have the innate ability to heal within themselves given the proper tools and environment. I work with children, teens, adults and family systems to help clients heal. Whether it's working through trauma, anxiety, depression, or so many things in between.
Diane L Lewman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
YOU DESERVE A GOOD LIFE, STARTING TODAY!
Whether you are facing difficulties balancing work & family, struggling with the impact of a plummeting economy, facing personal challenges, or only wish to enhance the quality of your life, seeking the support of an experienced counselor may be one of your best options.
As a caring professional, I can assist you in attaining important insights into those areas that seem to give you the most difficulty, improve your ability to successfully communicate with others, and to develop new ways in working through problems.
YOU DESERVE A GOOD LIFE, STARTING TODAY!
Whether you are facing difficulties balancing work & family, struggling with the impact of a plummeting economy, facing personal challenges, or only wish to enhance the quality of your life, seeking the support of an experienced counselor may be one of your best options.
As a caring professional, I can assist you in attaining important insights into those areas that seem to give you the most difficulty, improve your ability to successfully communicate with others, and to develop new ways in working through problems.
Gale Dixon Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
Medi-Cal Anthem Blue Cross provider and Medi-Cal California Health and Wellness provider. I'm a very good listener, nonjudgmental, and have much compassion for people who are hurting. . Traumatic experiences in my family of the suicide of my brother, loss of my sister in a car accident that left me critically injured, and having a twin brother who suffered with schizophrenia has made me a strong, empathetic, and trusting therapist. Albeit, its been a tough road, but shedding many ineffective beliefs, myths, and taboos I learned from my family and society I have let go.
Medi-Cal Anthem Blue Cross provider and Medi-Cal California Health and Wellness provider. I'm a very good listener, nonjudgmental, and have much compassion for people who are hurting. . Traumatic experiences in my family of the suicide of my brother, loss of my sister in a car accident that left me critically injured, and having a twin brother who suffered with schizophrenia has made me a strong, empathetic, and trusting therapist. Albeit, its been a tough road, but shedding many ineffective beliefs, myths, and taboos I learned from my family and society I have let go.
Stephanie Lynn Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95966
Are you feeling hopeless, depressed, or discouraged in life? I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the mental health field for the past eight years. I serve individuals (adults, teenagers, children) and couples to help them feel better about themselves and the life they have been given. I can help you find the resources and teach you the skills to cope with life.
Are you feeling hopeless, depressed, or discouraged in life? I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the mental health field for the past eight years. I serve individuals (adults, teenagers, children) and couples to help them feel better about themselves and the life they have been given. I can help you find the resources and teach you the skills to cope with life.
Morgan Szymczak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95928
Hey, I'm Morgan. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing psychotherapy in downtown Chico, CA, and by telehealth. I’m passionate about helping people to live more authentically, connect more deeply with loved ones, and let go of the things keeping them “stuck” in old stories that no longer fit.
Hey, I'm Morgan. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing psychotherapy in downtown Chico, CA, and by telehealth. I’m passionate about helping people to live more authentically, connect more deeply with loved ones, and let go of the things keeping them “stuck” in old stories that no longer fit.
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Clearwater Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926 (Online Only)
I am sensitive to the many components that contribute to both personal blocks and growth. I view life as a journey with peaks and valleys, dark places and light places, and the inevitable changes of seasons. If I can walk with you on your journey, if even for a short time, to process difficulties in the present, pain from the past, or desires for the future, I count myself as honored. I endeavor to be a safe place for my clients so they can be honest without judgment.
I am sensitive to the many components that contribute to both personal blocks and growth. I view life as a journey with peaks and valleys, dark places and light places, and the inevitable changes of seasons. If I can walk with you on your journey, if even for a short time, to process difficulties in the present, pain from the past, or desires for the future, I count myself as honored. I endeavor to be a safe place for my clients so they can be honest without judgment.
Gwenisha Sennie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gridley, CA 95948
As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and affirming space, in which families, individuals, couples, and children feel heard and supported, as they work towards deepening their insight into the root of their experiences and discovering their paths toward healing, peace, and connection. My specialties involve working with women and couples during pregnancy, and post-partum, as well as helping couples, children, individuals, and families process and cope with life changes, traumatic experiences, stress, and depression.
As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and affirming space, in which families, individuals, couples, and children feel heard and supported, as they work towards deepening their insight into the root of their experiences and discovering their paths toward healing, peace, and connection. My specialties involve working with women and couples during pregnancy, and post-partum, as well as helping couples, children, individuals, and families process and cope with life changes, traumatic experiences, stress, and depression.
Aracely Munguia (Bilingual-Spanish)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
My name is Aracely Munguia and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work from CSU, Chico. I have over 20+ years' of clinical experience in working with diverse populations, I have worked in various clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, integrated care settings, community based agencies and currently I am in private practice. I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, teens, and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client.
My name is Aracely Munguia and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work from CSU, Chico. I have over 20+ years' of clinical experience in working with diverse populations, I have worked in various clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, integrated care settings, community based agencies and currently I am in private practice. I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, teens, and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Michelle L Sieber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Currently accepting new clients, in person and via Telehealth! Life can be filled with both beautiful and yet tremendously tricky moments. How do you navigate life challenges? Are you moving through the world in a way that feels beneficial to you? I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them navigate life challenges, process past trauma and/or reach their goals. I believe that individuals can overcome adversity they have experienced through understanding and utilizing their strengths.
Currently accepting new clients, in person and via Telehealth! Life can be filled with both beautiful and yet tremendously tricky moments. How do you navigate life challenges? Are you moving through the world in a way that feels beneficial to you? I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them navigate life challenges, process past trauma and/or reach their goals. I believe that individuals can overcome adversity they have experienced through understanding and utilizing their strengths.
Janae Panzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
All of us at some point need support and understanding when dealing with the challenges of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve their relationships, and communication skills. I also enjoy working with pre-school and kindergarten age. With young children I use proven techniques such as play therapy, sand tray, and puppet play to help children explore their feelings. I will also have experience providing groups for children and adults dealing with anger management, grief and loss, conflict resolution, divorce, and social skills.
All of us at some point need support and understanding when dealing with the challenges of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve their relationships, and communication skills. I also enjoy working with pre-school and kindergarten age. With young children I use proven techniques such as play therapy, sand tray, and puppet play to help children explore their feelings. I will also have experience providing groups for children and adults dealing with anger management, grief and loss, conflict resolution, divorce, and social skills.
Kokoro Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
At Kokoro Counseling Center we help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. We partner with our clients to develop treatment goals that target unwanted emotional struggles and behavioral patterns. Upon request, we work with prescribing medical providers for a more promising psychotherapeutic outcome. Our practice integrates various clinical treatment theories that meet a range of client treatment needs. Our center offers an emotionally safe space to heal past trauma and embrace new beginnings. Even in the darkest of places, we can recapture resiliency and joy one step at a time.
At Kokoro Counseling Center we help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. We partner with our clients to develop treatment goals that target unwanted emotional struggles and behavioral patterns. Upon request, we work with prescribing medical providers for a more promising psychotherapeutic outcome. Our practice integrates various clinical treatment theories that meet a range of client treatment needs. Our center offers an emotionally safe space to heal past trauma and embrace new beginnings. Even in the darkest of places, we can recapture resiliency and joy one step at a time.
Robyn A Engel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Hello, and thanks for dropping by. Life can be incredibly lonely and harsh. My goal is to support you, gently and honestly, towards increased self respect and worthiness. Licensed since 1999, I have vast experience with children and adults. Depression, anxiety, complicated traumas and grief; issues regarding foster care and adoption; sexual abuse, parenting, and/or child welfare are areas I'm well versed in. I'm genuine, compassionate, and I tell it like it is. Most importantly, you deserve a therapist with whom you're comfortable. That search can be trying, but it's worthy because you are. I'd be honored to be that person.
Hello, and thanks for dropping by. Life can be incredibly lonely and harsh. My goal is to support you, gently and honestly, towards increased self respect and worthiness. Licensed since 1999, I have vast experience with children and adults. Depression, anxiety, complicated traumas and grief; issues regarding foster care and adoption; sexual abuse, parenting, and/or child welfare are areas I'm well versed in. I'm genuine, compassionate, and I tell it like it is. Most importantly, you deserve a therapist with whom you're comfortable. That search can be trying, but it's worthy because you are. I'd be honored to be that person.
Sarah Flora Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95965
Have recent traumatic events in your life affected the way you cope? Those events can trigger emotions that can result in our everyday activities becoming more difficult. More often in today's complex world, people of all ages are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression that has negatively impacted our functioning at school, at home, or at work. Family and Peer relationships can be strained. Experiencing multiple stressors in life can make change seem more difficult. Seeking out someone to help, listen and explore ways of dealing with that change can ease the anxiety of it all. I would like to be that person to help you.
Have recent traumatic events in your life affected the way you cope? Those events can trigger emotions that can result in our everyday activities becoming more difficult. More often in today's complex world, people of all ages are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression that has negatively impacted our functioning at school, at home, or at work. Family and Peer relationships can be strained. Experiencing multiple stressors in life can make change seem more difficult. Seeking out someone to help, listen and explore ways of dealing with that change can ease the anxiety of it all. I would like to be that person to help you.
Erika Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
I specialize in helping individuals who suffer from depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, difficulty with boundaries, co-dependency, intimate partner violence, substance use disorders, and grief, among other difficulties. I am open to ages eight through the end of life, any and all genders and ethnicities are welcome. I am a therapist at Stonebridge Counseling, we are a group practice who are passionate about serving our community, hope to hear from you soon.
I specialize in helping individuals who suffer from depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, difficulty with boundaries, co-dependency, intimate partner violence, substance use disorders, and grief, among other difficulties. I am open to ages eight through the end of life, any and all genders and ethnicities are welcome. I am a therapist at Stonebridge Counseling, we are a group practice who are passionate about serving our community, hope to hear from you soon.
Susan Kay Madson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RAS, II, CCDS
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95973 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, anxiety, and anger issues, identifying coping skills, building relationship skills, identifying client strengths, increasing self-care tools, building self-esteem, and teaching meditation skills, grounding, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. I help to reduce trauma symptoms by helping clients to learn self-regulation skills.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, and anger issues, identifying coping skills, building relationship skills, identifying client strengths, increasing self-care tools, building self-esteem, and teaching meditation skills, grounding, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. I help to reduce trauma symptoms by helping clients to learn self-regulation skills.
Tiama Rucker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
Hi! I am Tiama Rucker, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I approach each therapy session with sensitivity, compassion, and empathy while creating a safe space for change and growth. My approach to therapy is client centered because I focus on the unique and specific needs of the individual. Because, every situation is different, I work with the individual to set goals and find which tools and approaches will best help them.
Hi! I am Tiama Rucker, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I approach each therapy session with sensitivity, compassion, and empathy while creating a safe space for change and growth. My approach to therapy is client centered because I focus on the unique and specific needs of the individual. Because, every situation is different, I work with the individual to set goals and find which tools and approaches will best help them.
Lori Guidinglight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95973
Passionate Professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy via remote to Individual Adults Ages 18 and up to help make the world a mentally healthier -one client at a time. Each client is unique, and I meet you where you are in the moment. I work with from a Strengths Based perspective integrating Body, Mind, and Spirit. I use aspects of several empirical based modalities such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and more. Additionally, I am Polyvagal Informed.
Passionate Professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy via remote to Individual Adults Ages 18 and up to help make the world a mentally healthier -one client at a time. Each client is unique, and I meet you where you are in the moment. I work with from a Strengths Based perspective integrating Body, Mind, and Spirit. I use aspects of several empirical based modalities such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and more. Additionally, I am Polyvagal Informed.
Hope Gibbons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95973
My name is Hope Gibbons; I'm Native American/Hispanic and offer a culturally sensitive, empathetic, nonjudgmental compassionate approach to therapy. I hope to offer a space of acceptance, positive regard, and openness. I have experience working with many populations, particularly with trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I strongly believe the client is the expert in their own treatment and the best narrator of their own story. I believe in the power of an individual's resilience and a desire to persevere.
My name is Hope Gibbons; I'm Native American/Hispanic and offer a culturally sensitive, empathetic, nonjudgmental compassionate approach to therapy. I hope to offer a space of acceptance, positive regard, and openness. I have experience working with many populations, particularly with trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I strongly believe the client is the expert in their own treatment and the best narrator of their own story. I believe in the power of an individual's resilience and a desire to persevere.
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Gestalt Therapists
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behavior, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.