Gestalt Therapy for Individuals

“To thyne own self be true...”
—Shakespeare

As a seasoned and experienced Gestalt therapist, I have successfully and joyfully provided Gestalt therapy for many 100s of individuals over the past 28 years.

My clients may:

  • Come from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe that as an emigrant from Germany after WWII, and having adopted grandchildren from far-away places, I have developed a particular sensitivity to issues experienced by this population
  • Be hetero/homosexual – men, women, children, who may want therapeutic help to create life-changes
  • Be married, divorced, single, depressed, anxious, fearful, or traumatized
  • Be troubled by a distorted body image or lead an addictive life style

At birth, most of us have what we need to create happy lives. Sometimes, in the process of growing up, however, we lose touch with our innate instincts and make creative adjustments that may work at the time but eventually hold the power to limit us. Gestalt Therapy provides the opportunity to explore your life like a map finding new paths to wholeness.

Whoever you are and whatever may trouble you, I welcome you as my client and will be dedicated to you. I feel privileged to be of service, and I appreciate and am grateful for unintended benefits – your mirroring to me what I need to learn and grow as a person as your therapist.

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Time: Therapy sessions are for 55 minutes or 25 minutes.

Fee: $140.—per 55-minute session; $ 80.—for 25-minute session

Health insurance: Although I would be reimbursable based on my RI State license, I am not a subscriber to any health insurance. I prefer complete privacy for my clients without giving a DSM IV disorder label.

I believe that every client entering my office is capable, creative, and resilient; else s/he would not be realizing the need for therapeutic intervention. Life difficulties are the vitamins for growth, a learning experience and stepping stone to create a more satisfied life.

Client’s comment:

“As I sit here to reflect on our meaningful relationship, I am somewhat overwhelmed. What a different path my life might have taken if I had been guided by your kindness and influence long ago. Remembering you, the many challenges and your unwavering support throughout confirm to me why you have been and always will be the most caring and influential person in my life. The re-creation of my soul would not have been possible without you. With love and deepest gratitude.”

Karla, RI


“As a member of the clergy and as an addictions counselor I have always felt the need to be current in addressing my own issues. I have found my therapy sessions with Helga Matzko to be extraordinarily helpful in helping me recognize and work through personal issues. I have found her trainings and workshops to be useful tools to refine and enhance my professional skills as well. I endorse the Gestalt Institute Rhode Island without reservation or qualification of any kind.”

The Rev. George R. Finch, MS, LCDP