Gestalt Therapy Training Programs
Professional Development, Personal Growth, and Community
At the Gestalt Center, we offer two distinct training pathways—both grounded in experiential learning, live supervision, and a strong relational community. Whether you are a licensed clinician seeking deeper confidence and support, or a non-clinician ready for a meaningful career change, our programs are designed to develop you both personally and professionally.
Two Pathways. One Learning Community.
Gestalt Training, like our therapy, is both humanistic and experiential, combining a stimulating academic program with a strong emphasis on learning by doing. At the heart of our program is the use of small practicum groups in which students get to experience and practice live therapy, in the presence of a supportive supervisor. We offer two distinct training pathways—one for those entering the field of psychotherapy and one for master’s-level clinicians seeking advanced Gestalt training.
Certificate Program in Gestalt Therapy
For Licensed Clinicians
Ideal for you if:
You graduated from a clinical program and still don’t feel fully prepared to practice psychotherapy
You want hands-on experience, live supervision, and feedback—not just theory
You are building or refining a private practice and want clinical confidence and community
You are seeking meaningful professional growth and renewed inspiration in your work
Program Overview
Our three-year, part-time Certificate Program is designed specifically for working clinicians who want to deepen their clinical presence, therapeutic skill, and professional identity through Gestalt psychotherapy.
The program meets:
14 Friday evenings from October through May
Includes Saturday/Sunday seminars
A Winter Therapy Weekend Intensive
A four-day Summer Training Intensive
Who Can Apply
Social Workers
Psychologists
Mental Health Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
Creative Arts Therapists
Licensed Psychoanalysts
Physicians, Nurses, and other qualified health and healing professionals
What You’ll Gain
A Certificate of Completion in Gestalt Psychotherapy
Extensive live practicum experience
Ongoing case consultation and supervision
A supportive professional community for networking and collaboration
Approximately 40 Continuing Education Hoursfor each year of the three year program..
Many clinicians tell us this training gave them what graduate school did not: confidence, clarity, and a felt sense of how to actually be a therapist.
Licensed Psychoanalytic (LP) Training Program
Four Year Program Leading to NY State Licensure in Gestalt Psychoanalysis
Program Overview
The Licensed Psychoanalytic (LP) Training Program is a comprehensive four-year course of study leading to New York State licensure in Gestalt psychoanalysis.
Program includes:
The Certificate Program
Additional Educational Requirements
Extensive Clinical Training and Experience
This program is designed for individuals seeking a rigorous, in-depth education rooted in psychoanalysis, Gestalt theory, clinical practice, and supervised experience.
Who Can Apply
Candidates with a Master’s degree or higher in any field recognized by New York State
Candidates with foreign Master’s degrees must have their degree evaluated by NY State for equivalency
Exam Success
We are proud to report that our LP graduates have achieved a 97% first-time pass rate on the New York State licensing exam.
Learn More
gestaltcenter@gestaltnyc.org
(212) 387-9429
Admission & Diversity Commitment
Admission is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
We actively encourage and support diversity among our faculty and students, and are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment.
Hybrid Learning Format
In response to our changing world, our programs now use a hybrid learning model, with a combination of:
In-person classes
Online instruction
This format allows for flexibility while preserving the relational depth of Gestalt training.
Scholarships
The M’Lou Caring Diversity Scholarship supports diversity across race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ability, age, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, and other forms of difference.
One or more partial scholarships are awarded each year.
Tuition & Fees
In addition to tuition, students should anticipate fees for:
Supervision
Room and board for intensive weekend trainings
Personal therapy (required for all students)
Payment Plans
Monthly payment plans are available.
Application Process
Applications are accepted year-round
Decisions are typically made within one month
Due to small class sizes, early application is encouraged
New students may enter in September or February