Therapy in Woodstock, NY | Psychotherapist Cris Maria Fort Garcés

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, Woodstock has long been a home for seekers, artists, and dreamers. It’s a place where creativity meets consciousness and where energy work feels especially alive. Here, I hold space for women who are ready to slow down, listen within, and reconnect with their essence. As an energy coach and soul healer, I support you in releasing the energetic patterns that keep you repeating old stories. Through gentle but powerful methods, we work together to open your energy field, clear emotional weight, and activate the inner guidance that already lives within you. Woodstock’s vibrant yet peaceful spirit naturally supports transformation. Surrounded by trees, music, and the hum of life, healing here feels like a homecoming to your true self.

Here’s what our work might look like:

This is a living, breathing container, rooted in clinical depth, mystical tradition, and intuitive truth. It meets you where you are and evolves as you do.

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Here’s what our work might look like:

We Begin in the Real Moment


We don’t have to dig through your entire history to start healing,  we begin with what’s happening right now: your breath, your posture, the tightness in your throat, the image you can’t shake.


We Drop Into the Body (and the Beyond)


Together, we drop in slowly and intentionally, tracking sensation, emotion, and the symbolic language of your body. We name what’s been exiled, what’s been performing, and what’s quietly asking to be witnessed.

We Unwind Shame, Self-Attack, and Old Survival Roles


Your body holds the places where you learned to shrink, overgive, or turn against yourself. We track these patterns with compassion until they soften, loosen, and lose authority.


We Integrate the Work Into How You Live, Love, and Lead


Your insights don’t stay in the room, they become embodied. You speak up without collapsing, rest without guilt, show up without masking, and move through your days with more presence and fewer spirals.

Explore my services and specializations


  • Somatic Therapy

    What if healing began in silence instead of thought? Somatic psychotherapy invites you to notice what your body has been trying to say all along. In that noticing, patterns unwind, tension loosens, and the nervous system learns what peace actually feels like.

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  • Shadow Work Therapy

    Every person holds pieces of themselves they once believed unworthy of love. This process invites you to bring them back with gentleness, not judgment. As you make contact with what’s been buried, energy that was stuck begins to move, and clarity replaces confusion.

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  • Expressive eco art therapy for emotional healing

    Grounded in creativity and mindfulness, eco art therapy offers a tactile way to explore your emotions. Using materials gathered from nature stone, wood, soil, or color, you’re encouraged to express inner feelings that words might not capture.

    The process becomes a gentle return to your senses and your emotional truth. Rather than striving for perfection, you’re invited to release, rediscover, and reconnect through the act of creation.

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  • Gestalt Therapy

    The process invites curiosity. Here, creativity and consciousness merge, allowing you to explore yourself as both observer and participant. In session, you don’t just talk about your life, you live it, moment by moment, through movement, reflection, and dialogue. Each discovery helps reconnect the parts of you that have longed to belong to one another.

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I serve women and queer adults in Woodstock NY

I work with women who live in Woodstock and feel drawn to explore healing through energy and presence. Whether you’ve lived here for years or recently arrived seeking connection, this community’s openness and creative pulse offer the perfect environment for personal growth. Sessions are available online.

What clients say...

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When I first met Cris, I was at a moment in my life where I was unsure of every possible direction. All of my decisions were based on fear and a recent change in my health had me wondering what kind of life I would have and holy crap I'm going to die. Being in front of Cris's intellect, warmth and grace literally gave me strength I didn't know was there and the assurance of my ability to navigate conflict with grace and evenness. A truly gifted guide and stellar human being.

- Grey
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Cris has been integral to my growth. She is incredibly kind, understanding, and supportive, while also challenging me to face things I may have been ignoring/dismissing. I’m really grateful to have been able to work with her.

- Autumn
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Cris is a wonderful therapist. As a pediatrician, I was prone to over-thinking. She has helped me to work through my thoughts and to be in tune with my body.

- Lisa

Hello I’m Cris, Psychotherapist

I’m Cris Maria Fort Garcés, a counselor who helps women slow down and return to themselves. Through awareness, grounding, and reflection, I support a process of emotional renewal and self-understanding that leads to greater peace and resilience.

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FAQ about my psychotherapy services

  • How does virtual therapy work?

    We meet once a week through a secure Zoom platform that meets HIPAA standards. You only need a quiet space and an internet connection. Each 45-minute session helps build consistency, which is key for emotional and energetic integration.

  • What kind of therapy do you offer?

    My work includes somatic therapy, gestalt therapy, shadow work therapy, and eco art therapy. Every approach integrates intuitive awareness, body connection, and spiritual reflection to guide emotional growth.

  • What if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?

    If you need to change your appointment, please give at least 48 hours’ notice. Any session canceled later will be charged in full. You have up to four cancellations per year with notice at no cost. This policy keeps our work consistent and protected.

  • What if I’m not sure this is the right fit?

    You’re welcome to schedule a free 15-minute consultation before deciding. It’s a chance to connect, ask questions, and feel whether this space supports what you need.

  • With whom do you work and where?

     I work with women and gender-expansive adults in Woodstock NY who are looking for healing, spiritual guidance, or energy alignment. All sessions can be done virtually.