HI, I’M GARY M. PROTTAS, A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, GESTALT THERAPIST & PSYCHOANALYST. I AM A TRAINED EMDR CLINICIAN AND CERTIFIED CLINICAL HYPNOTIST AND CERTIFIED GROUP FACILITATOR.
I believe that you have all the answers you seek inside yourself and I would guide you to find the resources to cope effectively. I view the therapy in terms of the “I-Thou” and the “Here and Now.” What occurs in therapy is what occurs outside of therapy. That is, the same patterns you have in your life come up in the therapy session and here is where the work and the learning occurs. Therapy should not only provide a relief from symptoms but also give you the tools to live a more fully realized and aware life. I am committed to helping you achieve this.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Gay Men’s Interactive Therapy Group
Schedule TBD
Gestalt Psychotherapy Interactive Group for gay male individuals who want to improve their relationships and communication – to deal with intimacy problems and other obstacles to relating effectively. This is a group of 7-8 men with a licensed practitioner with many years experience in group facilitation. The group is primarily for higher functioning individuals and meets in a private office in downtown Manhattan.
This Group is an opportunity for Gay Men to share their personal experiences, problems and feelings in an environment of trust and safety. Issues dealt with include:
• Intimacy & Trust vs Isolation and Guardedness
• Effective Communication and learning to speak up
• Dealing with conflict in a healthy manner
• Relationships and how to improve them
• Overcome feelings of anxiety, inadequacy and lowered self esteem or self worth
• How to receive and give healthy feedback without offending someone
• Learning to explore what gets in your way of relating effectively and intimately
• Sexual compulsion and how to stop acting out
Other issues dealt with in these groups include: HIV/AIDS, shame, anxiety, social fear, lack of emotional support, people in recovery and other issues. Email Gary M. Prottas at gmprottas@nyc.rr.com or call 212-645-1152.