Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt Therapy at Just Now Therapy

Gestalt Therapy is a dynamic and experiential approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes living fully in the present moment. At Just Now Therapy, I utilize Gestalt principles to help you connect with your authentic self, understand your needs, and navigate the complexities of your life with greater awareness and intention.

What is Gestalt Therapy?

Gestalt Therapy is rooted in the idea that true change comes not from forcing ourselves to be different, but from fully accepting and engaging with our current reality—what we call “is-ness.” This approach blurs the line between subjective and objective experiences, recognizing that our perceptions, feelings, and thoughts are all interconnected with our environment and relationships.

How Gestalt Therapy Works

In Gestalt Therapy, the focus is on the present moment. Together, we’ll explore your current experiences, thoughts, and feelings as they arise in the here and now. This method allows us to uncover unmet needs and underlying patterns of behavior that might be contributing to your struggles. Instead of judging these behaviors, we seek to understand them as expressions of deeper needs.

Key Concepts in Gestalt Therapy

  • Experiential Learning: Gestalt Therapy is not just about talking—it’s about experiencing. Therapy sessions may involve exercises that heighten your awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, allowing you to connect more deeply with your inner experience.
  • Phenomenology and Systems Theory: These concepts help us view individuals as part of an interconnected system, where your experiences are influenced by and influence your environment and relationships.
  • The Paradox of Change: One of the core ideas in Gestalt Therapy is that true change occurs when you fully accept your current state rather than trying to force change. By engaging with your present reality, you create the space for natural growth and transformation.
  • Creative Indifference: In therapy, we aim to care deeply about the process but remain unattached to specific outcomes. This allows you to take ownership of your change, fostering a sense of empowerment and autonomy.

Why Gestalt Therapy?

Gestalt Therapy is particularly effective for those who want to deepen their self-awareness and live more authentically. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or simply looking to understand yourself better, this approach can help you reconnect with your true self and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and purpose.

Gestalt Therapy in Online Sessions

At Just Now Therapy, Gestalt principles are integrated into our online sessions, making it easy to access this transformative approach from the comfort of your home. Through guided exercises and discussions, you’ll learn to stay present, explore your experiences, and move toward meaningful change.