Imago Therapists in Malibu, CA
Are you sick of self-sabotage? Do you want more confidence only to find that you are your own worst critic? Is your relationship with yourself frustrating you? I provide a safe, warm space for you to build self-esteem, and become un-stuck. I am passionate and committed to supporting you to achieve greater self-awareness, self-confidence and happiness in life. "Disordered" eating, Quarter-life-crisis, social anxiety, creative-blocks, Relational Trauma, depression, fear and anxiety are my specialties. I am also a fully licensed MFT in the great state of Texas!
Are you sick of self-sabotage? Do you want more confidence only to find that you are your own worst critic? Is your relationship with yourself frustrating you? I provide a safe, warm space for you to build self-esteem, and become un-stuck. I am passionate and committed to supporting you to achieve greater self-awareness, self-confidence and happiness in life. "Disordered" eating, Quarter-life-crisis, social anxiety, creative-blocks, Relational Trauma, depression, fear and anxiety are my specialties. I am also a fully licensed MFT in the great state of Texas!
Mindfulpath, Inc.- Erica Ives, MFT, CEDS
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malibu, CA 90265
As a therapist, I demonstrate a passionate devotion to fostering growth in a safe, nurturing environment. My treatment approach is tailored to your strengths and uniqueness. I teach and guide you how to actively pay attention to the messages of your body, thoughts, feelings, and your actions. Learn new coping skills that compliment your uniqueness. Visit my websites at www.mindfulpath.com and www.ericaives.com I believe recovery is much more than eliminating self-destructive behaviors; it's about cultivating and living life everyday on a mindful path filled with self-awareness, fulfilling relationships, meaning, and vitality.
As a therapist, I demonstrate a passionate devotion to fostering growth in a safe, nurturing environment. My treatment approach is tailored to your strengths and uniqueness. I teach and guide you how to actively pay attention to the messages of your body, thoughts, feelings, and your actions. Learn new coping skills that compliment your uniqueness. Visit my websites at www.mindfulpath.com and www.ericaives.com I believe recovery is much more than eliminating self-destructive behaviors; it's about cultivating and living life everyday on a mindful path filled with self-awareness, fulfilling relationships, meaning, and vitality.
My roots as a therapist and healer have seeded over the past thirty-five years, bringing substance and depth to my one-on-one sessions with couples and individuals. During this time, I have maintained a private practice, which has always consisted of process-oriented consciousness work -- a means by which to enter safely and deeply into the inner landscape of the psyche for positive and real world change. My results-oriented approach to psychology is derived from the commitment to a conscious process and the intrapsychic relationship one can access when choosing to turn toward--and look at--oneself.
My roots as a therapist and healer have seeded over the past thirty-five years, bringing substance and depth to my one-on-one sessions with couples and individuals. During this time, I have maintained a private practice, which has always consisted of process-oriented consciousness work -- a means by which to enter safely and deeply into the inner landscape of the psyche for positive and real world change. My results-oriented approach to psychology is derived from the commitment to a conscious process and the intrapsychic relationship one can access when choosing to turn toward--and look at--oneself.
In 30 years in practice I’ve met and helped adults and teens with many kinds of mental health needs. Some start therapy in crisis, others seek to understand themselves and their relationships better. Couples want to finally stop having the same old fight and rediscover lost empathy. Entrepreneurs may want to be better managers or level up their business. Creatives need tools to deal with the fall-out from fields in flux. Often they’re parents frustrated by kids in challenging stages of development. Single and struggling with dating, married, straight or queer, most seek deeper self-awareness, or ways to mitigate loneliness or loss.
In 30 years in practice I’ve met and helped adults and teens with many kinds of mental health needs. Some start therapy in crisis, others seek to understand themselves and their relationships better. Couples want to finally stop having the same old fight and rediscover lost empathy. Entrepreneurs may want to be better managers or level up their business. Creatives need tools to deal with the fall-out from fields in flux. Often they’re parents frustrated by kids in challenging stages of development. Single and struggling with dating, married, straight or queer, most seek deeper self-awareness, or ways to mitigate loneliness or loss.
Are you feeling depressed, alone, or anxious? Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? Do you want to heal after a break-up or divorce? Do you want to stop attracting the same partners in your life and start dating consciously? If you answered YES to any of these questions, chances are you feel frustrated, confused, and alone. The good news is that solutions do exist for you. We have helped many individuals, couples and families reach higher ground with an action-oriented approach to healing.
Are you feeling depressed, alone, or anxious? Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? Do you want to heal after a break-up or divorce? Do you want to stop attracting the same partners in your life and start dating consciously? If you answered YES to any of these questions, chances are you feel frustrated, confused, and alone. The good news is that solutions do exist for you. We have helped many individuals, couples and families reach higher ground with an action-oriented approach to healing.
Kris Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90264 (Online Only)
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
If you're looking for healing in a relationship you've come to the right place. I have over 35 years working with individuals and couples, I am licensed and certified as a sex and couples therapist, I am a Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, and author of 6 books including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those wanting more passion or desire, or who are in a betrayal crisis, or working on an open relationship. I am a TEDx speaker and host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.
If you're looking for healing in a relationship you've come to the right place. I have over 35 years working with individuals and couples, I am licensed and certified as a sex and couples therapist, I am a Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, and author of 6 books including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those wanting more passion or desire, or who are in a betrayal crisis, or working on an open relationship. I am a TEDx speaker and host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.
Alyson Huneycutt Brander
Psychologist, PsyD, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90265 (Online Only)
Life presents us with many challenges. Do you want a compassionate space to pursue growth and healing? I understand it takes courage to start therapy, and I'm glad you are here, finding the right therapist for you. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, social anxiety, panic, trauma, and ADHD.
Life presents us with many challenges. Do you want a compassionate space to pursue growth and healing? I understand it takes courage to start therapy, and I'm glad you are here, finding the right therapist for you. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, social anxiety, panic, trauma, and ADHD.
Mindfulpath Inc is a healing space encompassed by a variety of treatment professionals, providing a wide array of services, and working as one connected team to provide quality mental health care. Our community of practitioners make available a wide array of services from individual and group therapy to nutrition and yoga all in one location. Mindfulpath understands there is no one healing modality that works for all. We take the time to get to know YOU based on YOUR uniqueness and together we create a customized plan to best suit your needs as you walk on YOUR mindfulpath.
Mindfulpath Inc is a healing space encompassed by a variety of treatment professionals, providing a wide array of services, and working as one connected team to provide quality mental health care. Our community of practitioners make available a wide array of services from individual and group therapy to nutrition and yoga all in one location. Mindfulpath understands there is no one healing modality that works for all. We take the time to get to know YOU based on YOUR uniqueness and together we create a customized plan to best suit your needs as you walk on YOUR mindfulpath.
I am Dr. Cara Gardenwartz, and I am asking you to please call for a free consultation. Once we decide which of our specialists is the best fit for you, I will work swiftly and thoroughly on your behalf, taking care of all the next steps. Let me help create a solution for you, with you. As the Founder and Director of GroupTherapyLA and GroupTherapyNY, I lead a team of highly skilled therapists committed to providing exceptional mental health care. Our practice is designed to offer personalized and comprehensive therapeutic services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
I am Dr. Cara Gardenwartz, and I am asking you to please call for a free consultation. Once we decide which of our specialists is the best fit for you, I will work swiftly and thoroughly on your behalf, taking care of all the next steps. Let me help create a solution for you, with you. As the Founder and Director of GroupTherapyLA and GroupTherapyNY, I lead a team of highly skilled therapists committed to providing exceptional mental health care. Our practice is designed to offer personalized and comprehensive therapeutic services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Rachel Bornfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malibu, CA 90265
Trusting and developing our capacities to navigate and effect even the most painful, stressful and overwhelming experiences, is key to overall health, well-being and growth. Understanding our early development and how it touches our present, defining boundaries; internally with thoughts, feelings and expectations, and externally with others, feeling secure in relationships, and being mindful and effective in communicating and reacting, are valuable ways of managing emotional and mental health issues and enhancing peace, trust, healing and growth. I work successfully with clients to develop these traits and states of being.
Trusting and developing our capacities to navigate and effect even the most painful, stressful and overwhelming experiences, is key to overall health, well-being and growth. Understanding our early development and how it touches our present, defining boundaries; internally with thoughts, feelings and expectations, and externally with others, feeling secure in relationships, and being mindful and effective in communicating and reacting, are valuable ways of managing emotional and mental health issues and enhancing peace, trust, healing and growth. I work successfully with clients to develop these traits and states of being.
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Feeling stuck? Whether you’ve worked with a therapist or two, or have never been to therapy before, if things don’t seem to be working well, it may be time to do something different. Have you felt lost, discouraged, or further isolated by disconnected, generic or rushed sessions? Are you looking to gain practical, actionable insight, to become more self-aligned, empowered, and more consistently supported in the process? Are you interested in sessions truly customized to you and your unique journey? Then take THIS opportunity toward positive change! Let this be your time, your season of new beginnings. Give me a call to begin...
Feeling stuck? Whether you’ve worked with a therapist or two, or have never been to therapy before, if things don’t seem to be working well, it may be time to do something different. Have you felt lost, discouraged, or further isolated by disconnected, generic or rushed sessions? Are you looking to gain practical, actionable insight, to become more self-aligned, empowered, and more consistently supported in the process? Are you interested in sessions truly customized to you and your unique journey? Then take THIS opportunity toward positive change! Let this be your time, your season of new beginnings. Give me a call to begin...
Many people experience challenges in their sexual and relationship life and might be feeling alone or ashamed. Maybe you are struggling with intercourse, desire, arousal, pleasure, pain, performance anxiety, or shame around sex. Or maybe you've been disconnected from your partner, feel stuck in your conflict patterns, or are going through transitions or difficulties in your relationship. Everyone deserves a healthy and fulfilling intimate life. No matter your age or relationship stage, you can create a more meaningful and positive connection with yourself and your partner.
Many people experience challenges in their sexual and relationship life and might be feeling alone or ashamed. Maybe you are struggling with intercourse, desire, arousal, pleasure, pain, performance anxiety, or shame around sex. Or maybe you've been disconnected from your partner, feel stuck in your conflict patterns, or are going through transitions or difficulties in your relationship. Everyone deserves a healthy and fulfilling intimate life. No matter your age or relationship stage, you can create a more meaningful and positive connection with yourself and your partner.
Claire Paluzzi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Malibu, CA 90265 (Online Only)
You might be feeling overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of embarking in therapy. It takes a lot of strength to take the first step to reach out for support, and you are well on your way to starting your journey of self-discovery. Perhaps you are confronting inner scripts that no longer serve you, struggling with restrictive thoughts and beliefs, or even re-visiting therapy for help with a specific challenge. Whatever the case, I will meet you where you are in your process, create the space for you to show up authentically, and provide the support you need to embark on your own inner exploration.
You might be feeling overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of embarking in therapy. It takes a lot of strength to take the first step to reach out for support, and you are well on your way to starting your journey of self-discovery. Perhaps you are confronting inner scripts that no longer serve you, struggling with restrictive thoughts and beliefs, or even re-visiting therapy for help with a specific challenge. Whatever the case, I will meet you where you are in your process, create the space for you to show up authentically, and provide the support you need to embark on your own inner exploration.
Jeffrey Nord
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90263
Not accepting new clients
Every couple is different, every couple is complicated, and every couple has trouble talking about one or more key issues. In your first session I will quickly assess what isn't working in your relationship and build a plan to eliminate the problem. I will help facilitate effective communication, make sure the sessions are emotionally safe, and teach practical methods for getting your thoughts and feelings across. My job is not to figure out who is right and who is wrong, my job is to help. I tend to work with couples each week for 8-12 weeks.
Every couple is different, every couple is complicated, and every couple has trouble talking about one or more key issues. In your first session I will quickly assess what isn't working in your relationship and build a plan to eliminate the problem. I will help facilitate effective communication, make sure the sessions are emotionally safe, and teach practical methods for getting your thoughts and feelings across. My job is not to figure out who is right and who is wrong, my job is to help. I tend to work with couples each week for 8-12 weeks.
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From Dreams to The Shadow, the Enneagram to the Imago, clients use their therapy hour to connect to their unconscious, and help discover strengths and weakness. I use the Jungian styled psychodynamic approach, and I work with your Enneagram type and Inner Child dynamics to help drive your life forward.
From Dreams to The Shadow, the Enneagram to the Imago, clients use their therapy hour to connect to their unconscious, and help discover strengths and weakness. I use the Jungian styled psychodynamic approach, and I work with your Enneagram type and Inner Child dynamics to help drive your life forward.
Life can be filled with struggles, but we don't have to go through them alone. In my practice, I specialize in supporting my clients through anxiety, depression, relationship/self esteem issues, partner relational problems, identity issues, and PTSD/past trauma. Being EMDR certified and with many years of experience, I am equipped to help you alleviate previous unresolved emotional issues in a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental environment. I also have extensive training working with children, adolescents and families. I am also trained in Imago relationship therapy which works best with couples.
Life can be filled with struggles, but we don't have to go through them alone. In my practice, I specialize in supporting my clients through anxiety, depression, relationship/self esteem issues, partner relational problems, identity issues, and PTSD/past trauma. Being EMDR certified and with many years of experience, I am equipped to help you alleviate previous unresolved emotional issues in a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental environment. I also have extensive training working with children, adolescents and families. I am also trained in Imago relationship therapy which works best with couples.
Teresa Lalicker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
I also have experience in mindfulness, Imago, gestalt and self compassion therapy as well as other holistic modalities.
Are you functioning in your life but underneath having feelings of anxiety, depression, self criticism, or despair? Are you experiencing confusion and conflict in your relationships? Perhaps you feel anxious most days, want a relationship, deal with current or past trauma or adversity, or struggle to make big decisions in your life? Therapy can help. Through exploration, my clients are able to express their inner most desires, bringing more peace, balance, and happiness to their lives. I am a licensed holistic and depth oriented psychotherapist with an online private practice in CA and in the process of securing a CO license as well
I also have experience in mindfulness, Imago, gestalt and self compassion therapy as well as other holistic modalities.
Are you functioning in your life but underneath having feelings of anxiety, depression, self criticism, or despair? Are you experiencing confusion and conflict in your relationships? Perhaps you feel anxious most days, want a relationship, deal with current or past trauma or adversity, or struggle to make big decisions in your life? Therapy can help. Through exploration, my clients are able to express their inner most desires, bringing more peace, balance, and happiness to their lives. I am a licensed holistic and depth oriented psychotherapist with an online private practice in CA and in the process of securing a CO license as well
Erin Wigger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (Online Only)
Therapy seeks to address the patterns and unresolved material unique to each of us which hampers our ability to connect meaningfully with others and limits our capacity for joy. I work with couples and individuals looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and work collaboratively to cultivate curiosity, authenticity, honesty, self-compassion, and the ability to tolerate difficult feelings. I use a combination of gestalt therapy, psychodynamic therapy, relational therapy, EMDR, and somatic interventions when working with individuals. My couple’s work is mainly inspired by family systems theory and imago therapy.
Therapy seeks to address the patterns and unresolved material unique to each of us which hampers our ability to connect meaningfully with others and limits our capacity for joy. I work with couples and individuals looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and work collaboratively to cultivate curiosity, authenticity, honesty, self-compassion, and the ability to tolerate difficult feelings. I use a combination of gestalt therapy, psychodynamic therapy, relational therapy, EMDR, and somatic interventions when working with individuals. My couple’s work is mainly inspired by family systems theory and imago therapy.
Couples Therapy; Infidelity; Gaslighting; IFS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CPD
Verified Verified
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (Online Only)
BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; GASLIGHTING; CODEPENDENCY; TRAUMA BONDING ATTACHMENT: Struggling with the aftermath of infidelity, betrayal, relational safety violations, gaslighting or narcissistic abuse? Feeling trapped in toxic bonding, attachment issues, or navigating turbulent waters of a hi-conflict relationship? Whether you’re an individual grappling with inner turmoil or part of a couple ambivalent about staying together, I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and a path forward.
BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; GASLIGHTING; CODEPENDENCY; TRAUMA BONDING ATTACHMENT: Struggling with the aftermath of infidelity, betrayal, relational safety violations, gaslighting or narcissistic abuse? Feeling trapped in toxic bonding, attachment issues, or navigating turbulent waters of a hi-conflict relationship? Whether you’re an individual grappling with inner turmoil or part of a couple ambivalent about staying together, I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and a path forward.
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Imago Therapists
How does Imago therapy work?
Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticizing a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.
What is the Imago method?
A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.
How long does Imago therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.
Does Imago therapy work?
There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.