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Stephanie Goldsmith, PhD
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Passionate Gestalt practitioners discuss the theory and practice of Gestalt therapy. 

  1. 5D AGO

    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

    1 min

  2. FEB 12

    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 in Health Psychology) and in Public Health (with a specialization in Preventive Care) at Loma Linda University. Kristen has trained in and practiced Gestalt Therapy since 2005 and joined the faculty in 2016. She is passionate about self-acceptance, connection, interdependence and agency. She approaches her professional life and personal life with values for inherent growth and wholeness-orientation of all living beings. Also core for her are the importance of non-pathologizing, anti-oppression and the importance of the impact of one’s developmental and current environment on well-being and health. She works with individuals, couples, families and groups. Experience includes working through trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders and attachment difficulties.   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.  Contact: www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com Send a text

    1h 43m

  3. FEB 11

    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 experienced faculty, and a question and answer session. If you would like to make a donation to GATLA's scholarship fund, our recommended optional donation for this event is $20 USD per person and can be made here: https://gatla.org/gatla-store/#!/Founders-Fund/p/721303051. All donations go directly to scholarships to aid therapists who would otherwise not be able to attend the program. We look forward to sharing this experience with you! Register: February 20th at 7:00am PST and 4:00pm CEST https://inspiroway.com/video-details/13ad47ed-e9f2-4542-9992-a37e24213755 March 1st at 9:00am PST https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gatla-53rd-summer-residential-training-program-overview-session-tickets-1982557672367?aff=oddtdtcreator Send a text

    2 min

  4. 10/27/2025

    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 community to enhance creative, spiritual and psychological growth.  Helen is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is Trainer faculty at GATLA Summer Residential program.    Svetlana Vasilyeva, MD, MC, RCC  is in private practice in Vancouver, Canada working with individuals and couples. She also co-teaches Gestalt therapy course at Vancouver College of Counsellor Training. Svetlana is trained in Gestalt therapy with GATLA since 2009. Certified as Gestalt therapist in 2015. Her professional interests are in Gestalt group leadership, psychosomatics and psychopathology from Gestalt therapy perspective. She is a passionate skier, hiker and city-biker. Practicing Tai Chi since 2009. Svetlana identifies as white, cisgender and straight.  Sveta is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is Trainer faculty at GATSEA in Seattle and a Group Leader in the GATLA Summer Residential program.   Contact: www.awarechoices.com  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 Send a text

    1h 7m

  5. 06/23/2025

    Episode 9: Experiments

    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 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.  Contact: www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com Send a text

    1h 13m

  6. 04/26/2025

    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 Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles.     Contact: renekeres.com Paul Plakos, LMFT is a therapist in Sea Ranch, California. He has several years of experience facilitating both anger management, and chemical dependency recovery groups. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, families and children. Paul also provides supervision and consultation to Gestalt therapists all around the world. Paul is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is a Trainer at Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles.    Contact: plakos.net 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 Send a text

    1h 25m

  7. 01/12/2025

    Episode 7: Phenomenology

    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 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 Zachary Polk, M.S. is a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice in St. Louis, MO. He works with adults in individual and couples therapy who struggle with complex trauma, depression, anxiety, as well as intimacy and unhealthy dependence within relationships. Zach also co-facilitates a Gestalt-oriented consultation group and provides clinical supervision and consultation to therapists locally and beyond via teleconferencing.  He is married with three sons and enjoys making music, cooking, and tending to his vegetable garden. Zach is also a Certified Gestalt Therapist and faculty member at Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA). Contact: zach@zachpolklmft.com  www.zachpolklmft.com  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 Send a text

    41 min

  8. 12/28/2024

    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 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 Sheri Rose-McCashin, LMFT is a therapist in private practice on the west-side of Los Angeles.  She works both individuals and couples as well as with professionals who seek a better understanding of themselves and how to effectively deal with symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. In her free time she enjoys pop culture, current national and international affairs, gardening, cooking, time with friends and family, nature hikes, movies, theatre and involvement in her local community and neighborhood. Even though she enjoys being active she also finds it essential to take time to reflect, think, feel and be. Sheri is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is a member of the faculty at Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles.   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 (www.gatla.org) 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 Send a text

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

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  • Creator
    Stephanie Goldsmith, PhD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
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    Explicit
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