gestaltist
/ɡəˈʃtɑːltɪst/
noun
- A person who follows or supports the principles of Gestalt psychology, which emphasizes that the whole of experience is more than the sum of its parts.
- Many gestaltists use holistic exercises in therapy to help clients become more aware of the present moment.
- The gestaltist argued that understanding a person's environment is key to understanding their behavior.
- As a gestaltist, Dr. Lee focused on how patients perceive patterns rather than isolated symptoms.