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All Gestalt

Stephanie Goldsmith, PhD 13 Episodes Jul 27, 2026

Passionate Gestalt practitioners discuss the theory and practice of Gestalt therapy. The podcast features in-depth conversations about therapeutic techniques, philosophical foundations, and clinical applications. Hosted by Stephanie Goldsmith, PhD, it aims to provide valuable insights for both new and experienced therapists.

Episodes

Episode 16: Grief and Loss
Episode 16: Grief and Loss Jul 27, 2026 3249 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 hospi
Episode 15: Coupling
Episode 15: Coupling Jul 18, 2026 3742 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 h
Episode 14: Working with Children and Adolescents
Episode 14: Working with Children and Adolescents Jun 26, 2026 4616 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
Episode 13: Career Counseling
Episode 13: Career Counseling May 31, 2026 4886 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 i
Episode 12: Therapist Doubt
Episode 12: Therapist Doubt May 28, 2026 5111 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
Episode 11: Trauma
Episode 11: Trauma Feb 11, 2026 6157 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 p
Episode 10: Group Process
Episode 10: Group Process Oct 27, 2025 3998 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 psychot
Episode 9: Experiments
Episode 9: Experiments Jun 22, 2025 4408 Two Gestalt therapists talk about Chair Work and other classic Gestalt Experiments. This episode features guest host Vikram Kolmannskog, LL.M., Ph.D.. He is Certified Gestalt Therapist and a professor of Gestalt Therapy at the Norwegian Gestalt Institute. Dr. Kolmannskog is the author of The Empty Chair: Tales from Gestalt Therapy amongst other written works. Contact: www.vikram.no Host informatio
Episode 8: Organismic Self Regulation
Episode 8: Organismic Self Regulation Apr 25, 2025 5109 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 cou
Episode 7: Phenomenology
Episode 7: Phenomenology Jan 11, 2025 2457 Three Gestalt therapists discuss the theoretical and philosophical concept of Phenomenology and its application to clinical practice. This episode features guests Nelly Nassar, PhD. and Zachary Polk, LMFT. 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 consulta
Episode 6: Field Theory
Episode 6: Field Theory Dec 27, 2024 3758 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 train
Episode 5: Therapist Transparency
Episode 5: Therapist Transparency Dec 21, 2024 3085 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 Stu

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