All Gestalt

About All Gestalt

Passionate Gestalt practitioners discuss the theory and practice of Gestalt therapy.

Publisher

Stephanie Goldsmith, PhD

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Feb 2024

Latest episode

27 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jul 2026

   Episode 16: Grief and Loss

   Two Certified Gestalt therapists discuss grief and loss from a Gestalt perspective. This episode features guest host Jay Levin, LMHC. Jay Levin, M.A. (Clin. Psych.), has practiced and taught counseling and psychotherapy for over 35 years. His interest is in how values shape personal behavior and therapeutic interventions. This is mirrored in published articles that reflect his vision of a more hospitable world. Jay has been trained in Gestalt therapy by Erving and Miriam Polster and is certi...

2. 

   18 Jul 2026

   Episode 15: Coupling

   Two Certified Gestalt Therapists discuss working with couples. This episode features guest host David Narang, PhD. David Narang, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice on the west-side of Los Angeles. He works with adults and teens with depression and anxiety and he works with couples. Dr. Narang is trained in multiple psychotherapies, but his theoretical home is with Gestalt, and he has been with GATLA since 2001. He is married with two sons, and in his spare...

3. 

   26 Jun 2026

   Episode 14: Working with Children and Adolescents

   Two Gestalt therapists discuss working with young people. This episode features guest host Lynn Stadler, LMFT. Lynn Stadler, LMFT is a Gestalt psychotherapist working in private practice in California. She also provides trainings about Gestalt therapy with children, adolescents, young adults and parents for social service agencies, universities and other teaching organizations worldwide. She is a founding member of the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation (VSOF) and a member of the Inter...

4. 

   31 May 2026

   Episode 13: Career Counseling

   Two Certified Gestalt therapists discuss Career Counseling and the Life/Work Balance. This episode features guest host Daniel Kelley-Peterson, MAEd, LMHC, LPC, NCC . Guest Host information: Daniel Kelley-Petersen, MAEd, LMHC, LPC, NCC is a licensed mental health counselor in WA state and licensed professional counselor in the states of Arizona & Oregon. Dan owns and operates a private practice in Seattle, WA that began in 2015. Dan offers clinical supervision in Gestalt Therapy in both Or...

5. 

   28 May 2026

   Episode 12: Therapist Doubt

   Two Certified Gestalt therapists discuss the role of Doubt in Gestalt therapy. This episode features guest host Viktoras Keturakis, Ph.D.. Incidentally, this episode also features my dog's commentary about the neighbor's landscapers who were working next door at the time of this recording. You'll hear his barking in the background during parts of the episode. Guest host information: Viktoras Keturakis, PhD, is a Gestalt psychotherapist and organizational consultant based in ...

6. 

   21 Feb 2026

   Promo: Gestalt Workshop in Sydney, Australia

   I am offering a one day Gestalt Therapy workshop co-facilitated by my colleague Doug Aberle in Surry Hills, NSW on Sunday March 29th. This event is open to newcomers and experienced Gestalt therapists alike. For information and to register, please check out our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gestalt-therapy-workshop-sydney-tickets-1983624605593?aff=oddtdtcreator Send a text

7. 

   12 Feb 2026

   Episode 11: Trauma

   Two Gestalt therapists talk about the science of trauma, Gestalt conceptualization of trauma, and applications for treatment. This episode features guest host Kristen R Myers, PsyD, DrPH, MA. Kristen R Myers, PsyD, DrPH, MA, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, GATLA-certified gestalt psychotherapist. She works as a clinic Site Director, Co-director of the Seattle GATLA training program and owns a private practice. She completed doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology (with a specialization ...

8. 

   11 Feb 2026

   GATLA European Residential Info Session

   We are happy to announce that GATLA's 53rd Summer Residential will be held in Brno, Czech Republic from July 19th - 31st. Come join Doug Aberle, MEngSc, PACFA Reg., Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D., and Kristen Myers, Psy.D., DrPH. for a free 90-minute information session detailing our unique residential training experience. This program will include a brief history about the Residential, a description of the training program components, a live therapy demonstration and discussion with one of our e...

9. 

   27 Oct 2025

   Episode 10: Group Process

   Three Gestalt therapists discuss Group Process. This episode features guests Helen Kennedy BA (Hons.) and Svetlana Vasilyeva, MD, MC, RCC. Helen Kennedy, BA (Hons.) has been in private practice in Edinburgh, Scotland since 1985. She is a founding partner of Teamwork Edinburgh Gestalt Institute where she works as a trainer, supervisor, consultant and psychotherapist. Helen is qualified as a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with GPTI (UK). She has a particular interest in creating...

10. 

    23 Jun 2025

    Episode 9: Experiments

    Vikram Kolmannskog discusses Gestalt therapy experiments like chair work with Stephanie Goldsmith, offering insights into this therapeutic approach in this interview episode.

11. 

    26 Apr 2025

    Episode 8: Organismic Self Regulation

    Three certified Gestalt therapists talk about the Gestalt Formation and Resolution Cycle, Interruptions to Contact, and Self Regulation. This is an information packed episode! We hope you enjoy it. This episode features guests Rene Keres, PsyD and Paul Plakos, LMFT. Rene Keres, PsyD is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Redlands, CA. She works with adults and teens in individual and couples therapy. Rene is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is a Group leader at ...

12. 

    12 Jan 2025

    Episode 7: Phenomenology

    Gestalt therapists Nelly Nassar, PhD and Zachary Polk, LMFT, explore the practical applications of Phenomenology in clinical practice, revealing new insights for effective therapy and client understanding.

13. 

    28 Dec 2024

    Episode 6: Field Theory

    Three Gestalt therapists discuss the theoretical concept of Field Theory and its applications to clinical practice. This episode features guests David Narang, PhD and Sheri Rose-McCashin, LMFT.David Narang, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice on the west-side of Los Angeles. He works with adults and teens with depression and anxiety and he works with couples. Dr. Narang is trained in multiple psychotherapies, but his theoretical home is with Gestalt, and he h...

14. 

    21 Dec 2024

    Episode 5: Therapist Transparency

    Two Gestalt therapists discuss the importance of transparency in creating an authentic connection in the therapeutic relationship. This episode features special guest Anna Tanalska-Duleba from Warsaw, Poland.Anna Tanalska-Duleba is a Psychotherapist and Supervisor in Warsaw, Poland. She is one of the founders and a member of a team or Pracownia Terapii i Rozwoju [Psychotherapy and Development Studio; www.pratir.pl] w Warszawie. She studiedphysics and graduated in philosophy in Wars...

15. 

    18 Oct 2024

    Episode 4: Dialogue

    Two Gestalt therapists discuss the foundational concept of Dialogue in Gestalt theory and application. This episode features features special guest Claudia Rosenbach-Ziembinski. Claudia Rosenbach-Ziembinski is a Clinical Psychologist in Western Australia. She is a practising Psychotherapist with 35 years experience in private practice. Prior to completing her studies in Clinical Psychology, she worked full time as a High School Teacher and School Counsellor for ten years in Berlin.&...

16. 

    11 Aug 2024

    A Personal Gestalt History with Liv Estrup

    Two Gestalt therapists discuss some of the early history of Gestalt therapy in the United States and the formation of the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles (later Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles and Pacific Gestalt Institute) in Los Angeles, California. Liv Estrup shares her personal story discovering Gestalt in the 1960s and on becoming an integral part of shaping Gestalt into what it has become today. Liv Estrup, LMFT became a faculty member with Gestalt Associates Trai...

17. 

    20 Mar 2024

    Episode 2: Gestalt Applications to Organizations

    Two Gestalt therapists discuss how the principles of Gestalt theory and practice apply to organizations and the corporate world. This episode was recorded in Perth, Australia and features special guest Doug Aberle: Doug Aberle, MEngSc, PACFA Reg. (Clinical), has been practicing Gestalt Therapy for 40 years. Originally trained as a marriage and family counsellor, he graduated from the GATLA Summer Residential program in 2002, joining the faculty in 2003. Having had a parallel career as an engineer and corporate leader in the electricity industry, Doug has a particular interest in the application of Gestalt principles to organisations. He currently coaches and consults to senior executives alongside his practice as a Gestalt psychotherapist and supervisor. He works globally both in person and online and lives in Perth, Western Australia. His personal interests include running, gym workouts and scuba diving. https://www.marplebridge.com.au/about-doug-aberle Host information: Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services where she provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians.  Some of her specialty areas include trauma, dissociation, interpersonal relationships, eating disorders, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care. Stephanie is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is trained in EMDR and EFT “Tapping”, and has completed certificate training in Emotion Focused Couple’s Therapy. She is the Co-Director for Gestalt Associates Training, Los Angeles and she also provides Gestalt clinical consultation via teleconferencing to therapists all around the world. In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Goldsmith is an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University. www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nelly-nassar-westlake-village-ca/214594)

18. 

    29 Feb 2024

    Episode 1: What is Gestalt Therapy?

    Three Certified Gestalt Therapists tackle the tricky question: What is Gestalt Therapy? Gestalt Therapy is difficult to define and doesn't lend well to an "elevator pitch" description.  Here, we discuss some of the core tenets of Gestalt theory and practice and what makes it a unique style of therapy. This episode features guests David Narang, PhD and Nelly Nassar, PhD. David Narang, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice on the westside of Los Angeles.  He works with adults and teens with depression and anxiety and he works with couples.  Dr. Narang is trained in multiple psychotherapies, but his theoretical home is with Gestalt, and he has been with GATLA since 2001. He is married with two sons, and in his spare time he enjoys playing his saxophone, riding his bike in the hills, and finding a good tree to meditate under. David is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is a member of the faculty at Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles. Contact: http://www.strongerrelationships.com Nelly Nassar, PhD is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Westlake Village, CA. She works with adults in individual and couples therapy. She also co-facilitates an online case consultation group and provides online supervision for clinicians locally and internationally. She is originally from Lebanon and her hobbies include traveling, dancing, and doing puzzles with her boys. Nelly is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is Co-Director at Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles. Contact: nellynassarphd@gmail.com 805-507-5549 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nelly-nassar-westlake-village-ca/214594 (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nelly-nassar-westlake-village-ca/214594)Host information: Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services where she provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians.  Some of her specialty areas include trauma, dissociation, interpersonal relationships, eating disorders, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care. Stephanie is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is trained in EMDR and EFT “Tapping”, and has completed certificate training in Emotion Focused Couple’s Therapy. She is the Co-Director for Gestalt Associates Training, Los Angeles and she also provides Gestalt clinical consultation via teleconferencing to therapists all around the world. In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Goldsmith is an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University. www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nelly-nassar-westlake-village-ca/214594)

Who has been a guest on All Gestalt

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Vikram Kolmannskog
• Nelly Nassar, PhD
• Zachary Polk, LMFT

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

38 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

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Quality

3

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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