Gestalt Therapists in Columbiana County, OH

My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.

I believe most people go through times in their lives when extra help is needed. It is actually healthy to know when you need some support and a competent caring person to help sort through life's problems. I work from a solution focused approach to help you live fully aware, with purpose, accomplishing your goals and coming to a better understanding of how to live as a mature adult in this world. Please note: practicing telephone and video therapy at this time. Details provided when we speak.

Finding a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist is the first step to improve your quality of life and help you achieve outcomes that meet both present and future goals! I am an experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Social Worker & Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor - with advanced professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Recovery & Addictions - providing specialized psycho-social assessment, substance abuse assessments & effective treatments: addictions (heroin, opioid, rx drugs, alcohol, DUI, smoking, gambling, compulsive disorders), mental health, bi-polar, trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, family/couples/divorce, personality, emotional & adjustment problems. Free phone consultation!

Welcome to your safe space. It's nice to have you here. It can be extremely difficult to reach out for help, the fact that you are here, proves you are ready to take the next step towards your goals. I am here to support you on your journey of dealing with: anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, PTSD, postpartum, relationship issues and everyday stressors. I would be honored to work with you and to figure out the answers to your questions together.

Finding a way to live authentically, and stay grounded as you navigate the uncertainties and unknowns of life can be very challenging. As a Gestalt, body-oriented psychotherapist, and dancer, I utilize evidence-based, embodied-relational, and collaborative approaches to help you find your way. I will meet you with curiosity, openness, and a nonjudgemental stance. I will support increasing your awareness of your strengths, gifts, and uniqueness, while collaborating with you to identify habits and patterns that are no longer useful or effective in helping you meet your needs.

I serve people who are seeking to heal the ways that trauma has impacted their partnering, parenting, and professionalism. I work with clients to break generational and systemic trauma impacts, to teach what is "normal" in healthy relationships, how to not overreact, and how to stop being "numb" or "overly emotional" so that clients can learn to enjoy life (and believe they are worth having a good life).

Supporting growth in self-awareness helps us lean into who we are, accept ourselves, and look at growth edges that may be painful or scary. As a therapist, I encourage my clients to achieve better ways of engaging with problems of living and improve personal well-being by expanding self-awareness and developing interpersonal communication skills. I practice from a clinical, Gestalt-oriented, developmental lens with evidence-based approaches, to support clients where they are and as they engage in the therapeutic process.

Allison E Bruce, LPCC-S is trauma informed, Clinical Counselor, who provides counseling services to individuals, couples and groups/organizations. Allison is an EMDR trained therapist and educator who focuses on creating a safe space to empower clients to embrace their strengths, embody personal growth, and promote healing. Allison offers intensive therapy retreats for clients who are seeking rapid relief and change faster than can be achieved in weekly therapy. Learn more at www.allisonebruce.com.

Trust me as your Wise Counsel. Have you found yourself in the position of seeking therapy at your partner's suggestion, only to realize that perhaps it's time for your own individual therapeutic journey? Are you growing weary of waiting for change and contemplating the need to move forward, either by breaking up or taking a bold new path? Are your current habits and actions not aligning with the person you aspire to be? These are just a few of the questions my clients often explore with me. Let's embark on a collaborative journey to uncover the answers to life's profound inquiries together.

I have over 35 years clinical experience, training in gestalt and pyschoanalytic psychotherapy, mindfulness based stress reduction. My goal is to increase your awareness of who you are, why you respond and/or make the choices that you do and look for alternatives. I find that life is a journey that never ends, I hope people find internal contentment, tranquility, and learn to care about themselves. All we do is talk about events of your past and how you were effected. I take what I do seriously, but due to the intensity of what we do, try to have fun in the process.

I am a registered art therapist and professional clinical counselor and enjoy working collaboratively with clients to harness your own personal empowerment. I believe that self-care and wellness are a personal and professional priority. I help to teach clients how to embrace wellness techniques, while building awareness, in order to reach your own therapeutic goals.

Are you unsure of sure how to change something in your life? With the right support, meaningful change is possible. I hope to offer a welcoming space that provides acceptance, empathy, attuned listening, and supportive feedback. I find deep meaning in supporting others to find personal growth, healing, and acceptance.  My counseling style pulls from Gestalt, person-centered, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

I offer individual, couple, family and group therapy for issues including anxiety, depression, couple/family conflict, body image, college readiness. I balance acceptance, compassion and empathy with a results-oriented approach. Therapy is a partnership in which we will work on increasing self-awareness, strengthening relationships, building skills, and making life changes. I draw from my experience and training in Gestalt Couple, Family, Individual and Group Therapy, Maudsley Family Based Treatment, CBT, DBT, and SPACE for children with anxiety.

We all face change, hardship, stress, and self-doubt. Yet we aspire for well-being, joy, and connection. As a therapist, I'll work with you to reduce your emotional stress and cultivate your own unique version of self-value. We can't control what life throws at us, but we can learn how to better cope with stress, find our voice, set boundaries, and discover comfort within the discomfort.

I have worked with clients of all ages and with different circumstances, including those with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, sexual identity issues, and personality disorders, among other challenges.

Christina enjoys working with clients ages 13+ struggling with: sexual abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, partner/spouse issues, PCOS/hormone issues, transgender concerns in youth & adults, & the LGBTQIA+ community. Christina integrates humor & compassion, along with evidence based practices to help clients work towards their goals. She would love to offer you a safe space to facilitate your healing with the understanding that this journey is unique to you.

I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervision endorsement, Board Certified Art Therapist, and graduate of clinical training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. I provide a safe, supportive space in which healing can begin and utilize a holistic, person centered approach. I focus on each individual's strengths and provide support to enhance coping skills. I use holistic, expressive therapies to increase self-esteem, self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts, and promote personal growth.