Embodied Therapy with Dr. Rodriguez

10/10/2025

In light of recent oral arguments at the Supreme Court in the Chiles v. Salazar case, ACA reaffirms that conversion therapy is a harmful practice. We also reaffirm our commitment to supporting policies that protect clients, uphold professional standards and advance the integrity of the counseling profession. As part of a coalition of mental health organizations, we have signed on to a friend of the court brief reiterating:

• Conversion therapy is a dangerous and discredited practice
• Psychotherapy is more than simply ‘talking’ — it is a medical treatment and therefore can be regulated by states
• Conversion therapy can fuel stigma and discrimination toward the LGBTQ+ community

Learn more about our efforts: https://bit.ly/3JYgo3G

08/23/2025

07/02/2025

Feeling stuck in your writing? 🤔 You’re not alone—and there’s a way forward.

Join us for “Writing Better: Enriching Your Writing Process”—a three-part online workshop series taking place Fridays, September 12, 19, and 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, facilitated by Joseph Melnick, Ph.D., a clinical and organizational psychologist deeply rooted in Gestalt principles.

This workshop will help you better understand your unique writing process—from inspiration to completion, allowing you to explore where you thrive, where you stall, and how to move through resistance with the right kind of support. 🙌
Dr. Melnick brings decades of experience in therapy, coaching, and Gestalt-based growth models, all centered on the belief that awareness leads to choice and change.

This is a hands-on, feedback-driven experience for anyone currently engaged in a writing project.

🔗 Learn more + register today:
gestaltcleveland.org/workshops-training/p/writing-better-enriching-your-writing-process

06/11/2025

🌬️ What if every breath was an invitation inward?

In my work as a body-centered Gestalt therapist, I guide clients to slow down and feel—not just think about—what’s happening inside. Interoceptive awareness is the foundation of emotional resilience and authentic connection.

✨ When we tune into our embodied wisdom, we begin to live from a place of grounded presence.

💫 Embrace your inner sensations. Embody every breath.

05/23/2025

Faculty Spotlight: Michael C. Clemmons Ph.D.💡

Michael is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Pittsburgh, PA, and longtime faculty member at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.

His work explores the powerful connection between physical processes, relational dynamics, and the larger contextual field.

Join him during his next Gestalt in person multi-day workshop, “Atmospheres of Illness, Death and Dying: An Immersion in Supporting Life Transition” on June 6-7! 👀

🔗gestaltcleveland.org/workshops-training/p/atmospheres-of-illness-death-and-dying-an-immersion-in-supporting-life-transition

04/08/2025

There is still spots available. Grab yours before Wednesday! 🙌🏽

04/05/2025

What if tuning into the subtle sensations of your body could help you regulate emotions more effectively?

This post explores how interoceptive awareness—a foundational somatic skill—can enhance resilience, deepen self-understanding, and support healing.

Inside you’ll find:
- A clear breakdown of what interoceptive awareness is
- Why it’s essential for emotional regulation
- Step-by-step practices I use with clients
- A preview of an upcoming post for counselors-in-training

Read the full post here:
drmoniquerodriguez.com/mind-body-alchemy/the-power-of-interoceptive-awareness-a-guide-to-emotional-regulation

04/04/2025

A Gestalt Experience Weekend
April 11–13 | Online

Join me, Monique Rodriguez, Ph.D., and my esteemed colleague Daniel Goldstein, MSW, LCSW, for a transformative weekend workshop hosted by the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. This immersive experience is designed for anyone interested in deepening self-awareness, presence, and relational connection through the Gestalt approach.

This is an invitation to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with what’s alive in the moment.

Register now and learn more: https://www.gestaltcleveland.org/gestalt-experience-weekend

Learn more about me: www.drmoniquerodriguez.com

Gestalt Experience Workshop An introductory workshop and a prerequisite for enrolling in the flagship program, Gestalt Training Program.

04/04/2025

Now Booking: Summer Gestalt Therapy Intensives

If you’re ready to take a deeper dive into your healing work, these one-on-one adjunct intensives are for you.

Adjunct intensives are designed to complement your ongoing therapy—offering focused, short-term support to deepen your work through body-based, relational Gestalt therapy. Together, we’ll explore what’s emerging in the present moment using embodied awareness, emotional processing, and somatic practices that bring insight and integration.

These sessions are especially supportive when you’re moving through transitions, feeling stuck, or simply want to connect more deeply with yourself.

Available June, July, and August 2025.

Learn more and reserve your spot:
drmoniquerodriguez.com/embodied-gestalt-therapy-intensives

01/16/2025

The 2025 Annual Conference will be here before you know it! We have some excellent submissions for CE’s and will be announcing them soon.

The theme is: Healing From Within: Intervention Strategies in New Mexico’s Cultural Mosaic

March 7-8, 2025
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm MT
Where: Marriott Pyramid
5151 San Francisco Road NE, Albuquerque NM 87109

Up to 16 NBCC Approved CE’s -CE’s Pending Approval

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/nmca-annual-conference--2025

01/16/2025

Introducing Poder Para los Padres (Power to the Parents)—a Spanish-language group therapy program designed to support parents navigating their children’s mental health challenges. This group creates a compassionate space where Spanish-speaking parents can connect and find tools to empower their families. Our virtual sessions provide understanding and guidance for parents at every stage of their child’s mental health journey. Call (505) 230-4949 to learn more and register.

Presentamos Poder Para Los Padres, un programa de terapia de grupo en Español diseñado para ayudar a los padres a navegar los desafíos de salud mental de sus hijos. Este grupo crea un espacio de compasión donde los padres que hablan Español pueden conectarse y encontrar herramientas para empoderar a sus familias. Nuestra sesiones virtuales proporcionan compresión y orientación para los padres en cada etapa del viaje de la salud mental de su hijo. Llama al (505) 230-4949 para obtener más información e inscribirse.

01/08/2025

🌟 What does freedom mean to you?

In each moment, we have a profound opportunity - the power to choose our response to life’s events. This space between what happens and how we react? That’s where true freedom lives.

As we step into 2025, imagine crafting your year around this profound truth. What if each pause became an intentional choice point? Each breath, an opportunity to align with your deepest values?

Your body holds wisdom. When you tune in, you can feel this space of choice - perhaps it’s a flutter in your chest, a moment of stillness, or a deep exhale.

Freedom isn’t about controlling what happens to us. It’s about embracing our power to choose how we meet each moment - physically, emotionally, and mentally.

✨ Your 2025 Invitation:

Choose one daily moment (maybe your morning coffee, your commute, or before bed) to practice pausing. Feel into your body. Notice the freedom in that space between stimulus and response. Let this be your anchor for conscious choice throughout the year.