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David S. Henrich, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.

David S. Henrich, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.
"My first exposure to Gestalt Therapy was among four very gifted teacher-therapists: Susan Friedberg, Sal Fusaro, Helen Kramer, and Marilyn Rosannes-Barrett. Each had a distinct personal style, yet all showed tremendous patience, respect, and sensitivity toward their clients. I learned that dramatic, flashy techniques had little value compared to highly developed skill and understanding. Gestalt Therapy is inherently respectful of the client, and I was fortunate to be introduced to this idea early in my career: it is an important part of how I practice.

Humor is also important to my practice, and I am fascinated by how it works. Most people agree that humor can facilitate communication, and I also believe it can be a powerful therapeutic tool. It can help people flip their understanding of a situation and move into other dimensions. I'm very interested in how paradox, creativity, and humor are connected."

Biography

David is in private practice with GKSW/Crystal Group Associates in Wyndmoor, PA, where he works with individuals, couples, families, and groups. He also trains and consults in human services for a wide variety of institutions. David received his Master of Social Service from the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, Bryn Mawr College, and is a graduate of the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training of New York. He has studied Gestalt Therapy for more than 30 years, including study with Sonia Nevis for more than 10 years. David is a faculty member of the Family Institute of Philadelphia and has taught at the Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy-New York City. His current areas of interest include responding to major illness, grief and loss, conflict resolution, the use of humor in therapy, and addictions.

David S. Henrich, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.: 215 233-3994, ext. 21 or

 


Directors and Principal Faculty
Mary Lou Schack, Ph.D
Philip Lichtenberg, Ph.D.
David S. Henrich, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.
Joyce E. Lewis, L.C.S.W., Co-Founder, Deceased