1024 SW Taylor
Portland OR 97205
503-224-3833
About the Institute
Portland Gestalt Therapy Institute (PGTI) is dedicated to advancing the humanistic
philosophies and practices of Gestalt therapy. Since 1992 PGTI has been offering training
in the Pacific Northwest.
We are dedicated to the principle that self-disclosure, psychotherapy, and training are most effective in an atmosphere of support and openness. We welcome a diversity of backgrounds and support open differing in a safe, and supportive environment. We teach Gestalt therapy theory in a systematic way and interweave the theory into the experiential part of the program. We provide “live” supervision for trainees working with others in an “as if” therapy situation.
Case consultations are included in the ongoing training program.
Portland Gestalt Therapy Training Institute was founded in 1992 by Carol Swanson, LCSW, and
Maya Brand. PGTI evolved from a peer study
group that met biweekly from the early 1980’s
into the 1990’s. For five years, the study group
met with Isadore From, the dean of Gestalt
therapy. His scholarly approach to the teaching
of Gestalt theory had a profound influence on
Carol's work as therapist and trainer.
PGTI has offered training for the past thirteen years for persons interested in learning about the theory and practice of Gestalt therapy.
In 2000 Jeffrey Sher, PsyD, joined the faculty of PGTI, and Mark Fairfield, LCSW, in 2005.
The Portland Gestalt Therapy Institute is an organizational affiliate with the Pacific Gestalt Institute (PGI), in Los Angeles, CA. Both PGI and PGTI emphasize a contemporary relational perspective in Gestalt therapy.
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have about our program.
* Carol Swanson, LCSW * Jeffrey D. Sher, PsyD
1020 SW Taylor St. #750 1220 SW Morrison #935
Portland, OR 97205 Portland OR 97205
(503) 224-3833 (503) 228-1242)