Fritz Perls

Fritz Perls was a German-born psychiatrist and psychotherapist who co-founded Gestalt therapy, a counseling approach emphasizing awareness, present-moment experience, and personal responsibility. He believed that individuals should focus on what they are experiencing here and now, rather than past issues or future anxieties. Gestalt therapy encourages people to recognize their feelings, thoughts, and actions as interconnected, helping them gain insight into themselves and resolve inner conflicts. Perls’s work has influenced modern psychotherapy by highlighting the importance of mindfulness, self-awareness, and authentic expression in personal growth and emotional well-being.