Learn the approach that
shaped modern psychotherapy.
Join Us For Our Next Free Intro Session
Discover the theory behind Gestalt Therapy and see it in action with live and recorded session demonstrations. You’ll also meet members of our community, learn about our post-graduate training programs, and get your questions answered.
In-Person at Gestalt Center | 37 E 28th St Suite 408
Why Gestalt Center?
We teach the roots of modern therapy.
Many contemporary approaches teach specializations like mindfulness, somatics, and relational healing—separately. Gestalt pioneered these ideas decades ago. Our students learn both the original foundations and their modern evolution.
We don’t just train therapists, we develop them.
Our students experience Gestalt Therapy themselves throughout their education because we believe the most effective therapists continue doing their own work. Clinical skill and personal healing happen together.
Community Support is Built In
Each student is paired with a faculty advisor and supported through clinical supervision and collaborative learning. After graduation, support continues through our Landing Pad program and Continuing Education Workshops.
We believe learning should be lived.
Live therapy demonstrations, real client work, experiential intensives, and active supervision help students build genuine confidence long before they begin independent practice.
Focused by Design
Our Certificate Program is intentionally designed to deliver a comprehensive Gestalt education in three years, not four. You'll gain the core foundation you need while having ongoing opportunities to learn through advanced trainings and workshops.
Faculty that reflects the world we serve.
Our faculty includes a wide range of clinical experience, identities, generations, and lifestyles. Their perspectives create a rich learning environment and prepare students to work with the the diverse clients they'll serve.
Our Post-Graduate Programs
Certificate Program
Created for those with a mental health license (or in the process of obtaining one), our three-year Certificate Program provides advanced training in contemporary Gestalt Therapy through experiential learning, live practicum, supervision, retreats, and ongoing mentorship.
Licensure Program
Designed for graduate-level students pursuing New York licensure, our Licensure Program combines academic coursework, live clinical experience, supervision, and personal development to prepare students for confident, ethical practice and a meaningful career.
Foundations of Gestalt Therapy
Created for those curious about Gestalt Therapy but not ready to commit to a longer program, our one-year Foundations Program offers an immersive introduction to the theory and experiential practice, with full credit toward future Certificate or LP training.
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Program Guide
Programs, pathways, costs, curriculum, and what it’s really like to train at The Gestalt Center.