Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia

What Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia does

Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia (GTIP) is a private nonprofit training institute founded in 1983 and historically housed at Bryn Mawr College in suburban Philadelphia. The Institute delivers a three-year cohort-based training program in Gestalt Therapy Theory meeting one weekend per month from September through May, integrating theoretical study, supervised practicum, and experiential group therapy. GTIP serves licensed mental health professionals — psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists — seeking continuing education and embodied clinical competencies, alongside non-clinical professionals and organizations that contract GTIP faculty for customized training in communication, leadership, and trauma support.

Revenue is generated primarily through 3-year program tuition ($4,900 for 2026-2027), individual workshop fees ranging from $135 to $4,500, annual Associate memberships ($150), and on-site organizational training contracts. The program is co-sponsored by Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology, enabling GTIP to award up to 119 continuing education credit hours. The Institute maintains an active alumni network of 375+ graduates, multiple scholarship and tuition assistance funds, and partnerships with international Gestalt bodies including IAAGT, EAGT, GISC, and The Center for Somatic Studies. GTIP has invested in diversity, equity, and anti-racism initiatives since 2020, including a Tuition Reparations Program for trainees of the African Diaspora.

Name

Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia

Legal name

Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia

Website

https://gtip.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia is a nonprofit founded in 1983 that trains licensed mental health professionals and other practitioners in Gestalt Therapy Theory through a three-year cohort program, workshops, and organizational contracts at Bryn Mawr College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Psychotherapy Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

Keywords

• Gestalt therapy training
• Continuing education workshops
• Professional psychotherapy training
• Organizational development training
• Experiential clinical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryn Mawr

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Three-Year Training Program Tuition: The primary revenue stream is tuition for the three-year training program. For 2026-2027, tuition is $4,900 including a $200 enrollment deposit. Payment options include full payment by September 1 or nine monthly installments. A non-refundable $75 application fee applies.
2. Individual Workshop Fees: GTIP offers individual workshops including study groups, supervision programs, and introductory workshops. Fees vary: Gestalt Therapy Theory Study Group II is $945 for nine sessions ($105/session), Supervision in Action is $1,360 for eight sessions, Introduction to DSP is $350 ($325 early bird, $300 for current trainees).
3. Advanced DSP Training Program: A five-module in-person training in Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy offered at $4,500 full tuition. Includes 110 CEUs (22 per module). Modules are held at Paradigm Arts Building in Philadelphia across 2027-2028.
4. GTIP Associate Membership: Graduates of GTIP or equivalent Gestalt training programs can become Associates for annual dues of $150. Benefits include website listing, 10% workshop discount, access to library readings, social media spotlighting, and support for creating webinars to earn passive income.
5. Organizational Training Contracts: GTIP faculty provide on-site training programs for organizations including guest lectures, CLE programs, and custom professional development. Faculty receive a percentage of gross income less expenses; GTIP handles marketing, registration, CEUs, and accounting.
6. Tuition Assistance and Scholarships: GTIP provides tuition assistance based on demonstrated financial need and offers named scholarships including the Gloria E. Ramos Latinx Scholarship. Total tuition assistance awarded exceeds $224,440 to date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GTIP delivers a three-year experiential training program in Gestalt Therapy Theory, held one weekend per month at Bryn Mawr College, integrating theoretical study with supervised practicum and personal growth work. The institute also offers individual workshops (study groups, supervision, developmental somatic psychotherapy) and customized on-site organizational training for law firms, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and corporations. Continuing education credits (CEUs) are accredited through Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.

Product overview

GTIP is a training institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of Gestalt Therapy education programs. The core offering is the 3-Year Training Program, which provides in-depth training through monthly weekend sessions combining theory presentation, practicum work, and experiential group therapy. Supporting offerings include various workshops (single and multi-session), organization-specific training programs, a therapist associates directory, and specialized study groups. Programs are held primarily at Bryn Mawr College with some online offerings via Zoom, and CEUs are available for multiple professional licensing categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Three-Year Training Program A comprehensive three-year cohort-based training in Gestalt Therapy Theory meeting one weekend per month from September through May at Bryn Mawr College. Combines theoretical study with supervised practicum, experiential group sessions, and personal growth work. Provides up to 119 CEUs co-sponsored by Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research.
• Workshops

Quantifiable outcome

• 119 CEUs available for psychologists and social workers through co-sponsorship with Bryn Mawr College
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTIP's three-year training program is co-sponsored by Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research for a maximum of 119 credit hours. As a CSWE-accredited program, Bryn Mawr GSSWSR is a pre-approved provider of continuing education for Social Workers in Pennsylvania and many other states. GTIP's training has been historically housed at Bryn Mawr College. This co-sponsorship enables GTIP to offer accredited CEUs and provides institutional legitimacy for the training program.
• Pennsylvania State Board of PsychologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTIP is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists. GTIP maintains responsibility for the program. This approval enables licensed psychologists to earn CE credits through GTIP training and workshops.
• The Fabric Workshop and MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGTIP collaborated with The Fabric Workshop and Museum on 'Framing the Here + Now,' an experiential lecture and workshop held at FWM in Philadelphia. The program explored art as a tool for connecting with the present moment using Gestalt principles. This collaboration extends GTIP's reach into the arts community and demonstrates application of Gestalt Theory beyond clinical settings.
• International Association for Gestalt Therapy (IAAGT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGTIP is connected to the IAAGT, which offers bi-annual conferences (next scheduled March 9-14, 2027 in Rosario, Argentina). IAAGT interest groups include Child and Adolescent, Gender, Sexuality, Diversity and LGBTQIA+, Research, Trainee & Newly Qualified, White-Identified, and People of Color. GTIP faculty member Janneke van Beusekom serves on the IAAGT Board.
• European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGTIP is connected to EAGT, which maintains a list of accredited training programs. EAGT holds research conferences including the 7th International Gestalt Research Conference in Rome, Italy (September 24-26, 2027).
• The Center for Somatic StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTIP offers Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy (DSP) training created by Ruella Frank, PhD, through The Center for Somatic Studies. Faculty Karen Ginsburg, LCSW is a Certified DSP Teacher and Supervisor for The Center for Somatic Studies. DSP explores infant movement patterns as the relational base for adult interactions, integrating with Gestalt Relational Theory and Practice.
• Gestalt International Study Center (GISC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGTIP is connected to GISC, located in Cape Cod, MA, which provides resources and community for Gestalt practitioners.
• International Coaching Federation (ICF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTIP offers coaching workshops that provide continuing education units through ICF, expanding GTIP's reach to professional coaches seeking Gestalt-based training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy: NYC-based Gestalt training organization providing clinical training and supervision for therapists. Direct peer in modality and audience, though operationally focused more on private practice training than institutional program.
• Gestalt International Study Center (GISC): Cape Cod-based Gestalt training institute offering comparable multi-year certification programs and workshops for clinicians. GISC is the most globally recognized Gestalt training center and GTIP's primary domestic peer in modality, audience, and program structure.
• Gestalt Institute of Cleveland: Long-standing Midwest Gestalt training institute offering clinical training programs for mental health professionals. Directly comparable to GTIP in modality, cohort-based structure, and continuing education focus for licensed clinicians.
• Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA): West Coast Gestalt training institute with multi-year clinical training programs and workshops serving licensed mental health professionals. Comparable regional peer with similar experiential pedagogy and practitioner audience.
• Pacific Gestalt Institute: Gestalt therapy training institute serving clinicians in the western US. Comparable in offering cohort-based clinical training for licensed professionals in the Gestalt modality.

Emerging players

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute: Trains clinicians in sensorimotor psychotherapy for trauma treatment, a modality adjacent to GTIP's DSP offering. Comparable audience (licensed therapists seeking somatic/body-based training) with comparable certification program structure.
• The Center for Somatic Studies: NYC-area training organization offering Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy certification (the same modality GTIP offers via faculty member Karen Ginsburg). They share DSP curriculum lineage, making them a partial-overlap peer for the DSP workshop revenue stream.

Broad incumbents

• NICABM (National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine): Online CEU provider for mental health clinicians offering courses across multiple modalities. Represents the online-first, scaled alternative to GTIP's in-person cohort model — relevant as a competitive pressure on future enrollment.
• PESI, Inc. Large-scale continuing education provider for mental health professionals offering CEU-approved online and in-person training across many modalities. Represents the dominant mass-market alternative to GTIP's boutique, modality-specific approach.

Others

• International Gestalt Therapy Association (IGTA): Professional association supporting Gestalt therapists globally, offering conferences and resources. Adjacent ecosystem participant that serves GTIP's alumni network and provides referral pathways rather than directly competing for training revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GTIPphila
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gestalt-training-institute-philadelphia
• Instagraminstagram.com/gestalttraininginstitutephila

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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