A Gestalt session might feel more dynamic than traditional talk therapy. A client may be invited to speak from different parts of themselves, explore a bodily sensation, or address an empty chair as if speaking to a person they have unfinished business with. These techniques are not gimmicks—they are grounded in the idea that real-time

Understanding Gestalt Therapy: The Power of the Here and Now As a therapist, one of the most meaningful parts of my work is helping clients come home to themselves—fully, presently, and compassionately. One approach that supports this process in a deeply experiential way is Gestalt Therapy. While it may not be as widely known as