Therapy Focus

  • Young Adult Launching

  • Trauma Focused

  • Polyvagal and Somatic Interventions

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Adolescent Self-esteem

  • Career Development

  • Life Transitions and Adjustments

  • Self-Harm

  • Stress

  • Trauma and PTSD

Meagan Pham Mielke, MA

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT 1158387

Are you having the same arguments with your loved ones?  Are you frequently frustrated? If, no one feels heard or understood or if you are questioning if things will ever get better, you may want to consider seeking help in finding a road map and a place to start so your relationships will begin to thrive.  

Our worries and stressors can feel like an overwhelming pressure.  As your therapist, I will be there to help you make sense of it all so you can understand the deeper needs and motivators behind your works, feelings, and behaviors to bring positive change to your life.  I am an actively engaged therapist who looks for how you can apply new skills in your life.  

Here is how we do it....we go down the rabbit hole together a half step at a time. No matter the twists and turns your journey takes, you've got support now that will watch out for you, point things out, hold you to your desire for change, and hold a compass that points to the life where you thrive and forge a new path.

In Practice for 5 Years

  • Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 10000443 / 2019

  • Membership with American Psychological Association C2203916840 / 2023

  • Attended Santa Clara University, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2020

Exploring the Basics of Gestalt Therapy: A Path to Self-Awareness and Healing

Gestalt Therapy is a dynamic and experiential approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes living fully in the present moment. Developed by Fritz Perls in the mid-20th century, Gestalt Therapy encourages self-awareness and personal responsibility, helping individuals connect with their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.

Focus on the Present Moment

One of the core principles of Gestalt Therapy is the focus on the here and now. Instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, clients are encouraged to stay grounded in their current experience. By tuning into their present thoughts and feelings, they can better understand themselves and what they need in the moment.

Holistic Approach to Healing

Gestalt Therapy views people as whole beings, meaning that your mind, body, emotions, and environment are all connected. It helps clients become aware of how these aspects influence each other and how they interact with the world. This holistic perspective allows for a more integrated approach to healing.

Self-Awareness and Responsibility

At the heart of Gestalt Therapy is the belief that awareness leads to change. Clients are guided to become more conscious of their behaviors, emotions, and the ways they engage with others. Through this awareness, they learn to take responsibility for their choices and actions, empowering them to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Experiential Techniques for Growth

Gestalt Therapy is known for its hands-on, experiential techniques that help clients dive deeper into their inner worlds. Techniques like the Empty Chair exercise allow clients to explore difficult emotions by engaging in dialogue with an imagined person or aspect of themselves. These creative, action-based techniques make therapy sessions dynamic and provide new insights into unresolved issues.

Addressing Unfinished Business

Many of us carry unresolved emotions or situations from the past, referred to in Gestalt Therapy as unfinished business. By processing these unresolved issues in the safety of a therapeutic session, clients can gain clarity, let go of lingering emotional burdens, and move forward with a greater sense of freedom.

A Path to Authentic Contact

Gestalt Therapy also focuses on improving contact—your ability to engage authentically with yourself, others, and the world around you. Through open dialogue and exercises that emphasize connection, the therapy helps foster healthier and more genuine relationships.

Gestalt Therapy is an empowering, experiential approach to self-awareness and personal growth. If you’re seeking to live more fully in the present, work through unresolved emotions, or deepen your self-understanding, Gestalt Therapy could be the key to unlocking a more integrated and authentic version of yourself.

Gestalt Therapy a path to authentic self.