Welcome to "In The Here and Now Counseling.”
In The Here and Now. Where change occurs!
Hello, I’m Ralph Porter.
Let me help you with anxiety, depression, addictions, personality issues, or daily life challenges!
Are you experiencing issues related to:
Personality Disorders
Depression and/or Anxiety
Personality Disorders
Gestalt therapy and "Here and Now" therapy both align well with addressing personality disorders like borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and schizoid personality disorder, as they emphasize present-moment awareness to disrupt rigid, unhealthy thinking patterns, functioning, or behavior. Gestalt (Here and Now therapy) focuses on the holistic integration of thoughts, feelings, and actions, using techniques like role-playing, empty chair work, and bodily sensation exploration to foster self-awareness and improve relational dynamics. Gestalt (Here and Now therapy) is grounded in principles that focus on experiences and emotions. Staying "in the moment" will allow the person to process feelings based on what is happening now instead of what they may have previously experienced.
Addictions
Depression and/or Anxiety
Personality Disorders
As a Gestalt therapist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, my viewpoint is that addiction is always a symptom of some underlying issue. An addictive behavior is just that, a behavior. The question has to be. What is it in my life that makes that an easy choice? An addictive behavior, coupled with emotions like anxiety, fear, and hopelessness, is well-supported. Gestalt Therapy and Here and Now Therapy can enhance uncovering and addressing these root causes. These approaches emphasize present-moment awareness and holistic self-understanding, which can help individuals identify what’s driving their addictive behaviors and what’s preventing them from moving forward. (1) Here and Now Therapy, often associated with Gestalt but also used in other experiential approaches, emphasizes staying fully present in the current moment. It’s rooted in the idea that past wounds and future anxieties manifest in the present, and addressing them now can break cycles of avoidance like addiction.
(1) Abraham on Addictions: The Astonishing Truth - Soul Sanctuaries. https://soul-sanctuaries.com/abraham-on-addictions/
Depression and/or Anxiety
Depression and/or Anxiety
Depression and/or Anxiety
Gestalt therapy and "Here and Now" therapy both align well with addressing depression and anxiety, as they emphasize present-moment awareness to disrupt rigid, unhealthy thinking patterns, functioning, or behavior. Gestalt (Here and Now therapy) focuses on the holistic integration of thoughts, feelings, and actions, using techniques like role-playing, empty chair work, and bodily sensation exploration to foster self-awareness and improve relational dynamics. Gestalt (Here and Now therapy) is grounded in principles that focus on experiences and emotions. Staying "in the moment" will allow the person to process feelings based on what is happening now instead of what they may have previously experienced.
Empowering Change and Self-Awareness
Empowering Change
In The Here And Now Counseling PLLC, located in Boerne, Texas, empowers clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives through a client-centered, holistic, and evidence-based approach rooted in Gestalt therapy. Led by Ralph A. Porter, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and National Certified Counselor, the practice provides a supportive environment where individuals can address challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, and personality disorders. The following descriptions illustrate how their methods and philosophy foster empowerment and transformative change:
Self Awareness
Gestalt Therapy helps to promote self-awareness and responsibility and is the the cornerstone of my practice. I will emphasize living fully in the present moment to deepen self-awareness and personal responsibility. Clients are guided to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as they occur, enabling them to recognize patterns that may contribute to their struggles. A person having issues with anxiety or depression would be encouraged to express their feelings in the present moment. This will help them identify triggers and take ownership of their emotional responses.
Gestalt Therapy helps them to be empowered to make conscious choices rather than reacting habitually, fostering a sense of agency over their lives. By focusing on the “here and now,” the practice helps clients break free from past regrets or future worries, creating a foundation for immediate, actionable change.
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