Imago Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Michael Anthony Nevans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95822 (Online Only)
Mike has received training and is experienced in CBT, ACT, and Imago couple's therapy.
Mike likes to work with people who are ready to make changes in their life. They do not need to know exactly what that looks like or means yet, they just need to be sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Mike enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and addiction issues. He also practices couple therapy and likes to offer premarital counseling, empowerment couple's counseling, and helping the healing process post infidelity or other ruptures in the relationship. Mike spent 4 years working with people in an international setting in Tokyo and enjoys providing therapy in a multicultural space.
Mike has received training and is experienced in CBT, ACT, and Imago couple's therapy.
Mike likes to work with people who are ready to make changes in their life. They do not need to know exactly what that looks like or means yet, they just need to be sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Mike enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and addiction issues. He also practices couple therapy and likes to offer premarital counseling, empowerment couple's counseling, and helping the healing process post infidelity or other ruptures in the relationship. Mike spent 4 years working with people in an international setting in Tokyo and enjoys providing therapy in a multicultural space.
Lindsey Larrimore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95822
Now accepting online appointments! Having a trusted therapist in your corner can make a huge difference in your well-being and overall quality of life. I work with teens and adults who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma related to relationship conflicts, family issues, and life transitions. I also work with families and couples using Gottman and Imago techniques to improve communication and strengthen bonds. I look forward to providing a tailored approach and a nurturing space to help you heal the past, reclaim your present, and envision your brighter, healthier future.
Now accepting online appointments! Having a trusted therapist in your corner can make a huge difference in your well-being and overall quality of life. I work with teens and adults who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma related to relationship conflicts, family issues, and life transitions. I also work with families and couples using Gottman and Imago techniques to improve communication and strengthen bonds. I look forward to providing a tailored approach and a nurturing space to help you heal the past, reclaim your present, and envision your brighter, healthier future.
, Certified Imago Couples Therapist with a Ph.
I specialize in working with couples wanting to recover from a crisis. I offer over 30 years experience as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, PhD, RN, Licensed marriage therapist. You can select either our 10 Hour Couples Program or the 5 hour private Intensive Couples Session. Prevent unnecessary divorce; change begins the first session. Increase emotional and physical intimacy and fall back in love with your partner.
, Certified Imago Couples Therapist with a Ph.
I specialize in working with couples wanting to recover from a crisis. I offer over 30 years experience as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, PhD, RN, Licensed marriage therapist. You can select either our 10 Hour Couples Program or the 5 hour private Intensive Couples Session. Prevent unnecessary divorce; change begins the first session. Increase emotional and physical intimacy and fall back in love with your partner.
Brad Gilbert, Trauma and Sex Addiction
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827
I use the Imago and Gottman approaches with couples therapy for increased intimacy and decreased conflict.
2 OPEN Spots in my Hybrid Men's Sex Addiction Group. Details are listed in my Groups below.....Are you struggling to stay in the present because of trauma triggers or addictive behaviors? I find out what works best for you using my skills of psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, humor and good 'ol common sense. I will help you uncover your greatest potential. I will teach you effective tools for improved mood and decreased conflict from our first sessions together. So call for your free phone consult NOW!
I use the Imago and Gottman approaches with couples therapy for increased intimacy and decreased conflict.
2 OPEN Spots in my Hybrid Men's Sex Addiction Group. Details are listed in my Groups below.....Are you struggling to stay in the present because of trauma triggers or addictive behaviors? I find out what works best for you using my skills of psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, humor and good 'ol common sense. I will help you uncover your greatest potential. I will teach you effective tools for improved mood and decreased conflict from our first sessions together. So call for your free phone consult NOW!
Hi! I feel so grateful to be a therapist connecting with adult women in all phases of life. I offer a genuinely non-judgmental space for you to process emotional feelings as well as the physical feelings that may come with your emotions. I value honesty in my work and love to work with women who are ready to make some real changes. I am interactive and I am genuinely interested in moving people through their issues so that you can live up to your full potential. If you are a women who is ready to take the next step in your health I would love to get to work with you.
Hi! I feel so grateful to be a therapist connecting with adult women in all phases of life. I offer a genuinely non-judgmental space for you to process emotional feelings as well as the physical feelings that may come with your emotions. I value honesty in my work and love to work with women who are ready to make some real changes. I am interactive and I am genuinely interested in moving people through their issues so that you can live up to your full potential. If you are a women who is ready to take the next step in your health I would love to get to work with you.
As a licensed MFT, I provide both short-term and long-term psychotherapy in private practice. My practice serves the Greater Sacramento Valley region where I offer both in-person and online therapy via video appointments to California residents. I use a clinical structure but eclectic style in treatment approach and believe there is not a one-size-fits-all method that works for everyone. I believe people enter therapy at different stages of life and look to gain practical skills within a safe relationship.
As a licensed MFT, I provide both short-term and long-term psychotherapy in private practice. My practice serves the Greater Sacramento Valley region where I offer both in-person and online therapy via video appointments to California residents. I use a clinical structure but eclectic style in treatment approach and believe there is not a one-size-fits-all method that works for everyone. I believe people enter therapy at different stages of life and look to gain practical skills within a safe relationship.
I have spent the last 20 years providing mental health services to children and adults as I feel it is my calling. I am systems oriented as I do not believe that we exist in a vacuum. We are all influenced by the environment we live in. There are times when we all need assistance in navigating our individual systems.
I have spent the last 20 years providing mental health services to children and adults as I feel it is my calling. I am systems oriented as I do not believe that we exist in a vacuum. We are all influenced by the environment we live in. There are times when we all need assistance in navigating our individual systems.
Maria Guadalupe Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping people and learning about their lives. I believe that we are the authors of our own story and it is up to us to bring about change; however, sometimes we need a little guidance to get to where we want to get and overcome struggles that may seem out of our control. I believe that it is our responsibility to work towards our goals and heal from the things that continue to hurt us. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds.
I am passionate about helping people and learning about their lives. I believe that we are the authors of our own story and it is up to us to bring about change; however, sometimes we need a little guidance to get to where we want to get and overcome struggles that may seem out of our control. I believe that it is our responsibility to work towards our goals and heal from the things that continue to hurt us. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds.
Pam C Bauerle - Relationship And Sex Therapy - In Person
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
I am direct, kind and a collaborative partner. I believe therapy is simply an opportunity to develop a new skill set for moving through life's challenges. I create a calm, non-judgmental space for you to be you, exploring what you need to heal. I enjoy working with individuals/couples working through relationship and communication issues, pornography and sex addictions, all sexual issues, infidelity/affair recovery, and working with men/women, LGBTQIA + who are in distress. My desire is to assist others to live a life w/o internal judgement, fear, stigma or shame re: sexual issues, or any other area bothering you or yours.
I am direct, kind and a collaborative partner. I believe therapy is simply an opportunity to develop a new skill set for moving through life's challenges. I create a calm, non-judgmental space for you to be you, exploring what you need to heal. I enjoy working with individuals/couples working through relationship and communication issues, pornography and sex addictions, all sexual issues, infidelity/affair recovery, and working with men/women, LGBTQIA + who are in distress. My desire is to assist others to live a life w/o internal judgement, fear, stigma or shame re: sexual issues, or any other area bothering you or yours.
My therapeutic style is warm, personable, compassionate, honest, humorous and humble. I am collaborative and address clients with unconditional positive regard as we create a therapeutic relationship. Strengthening self-compassion and self-acceptance are cornerstones of work with me. My treatment modalities are eclectic and culturally sensitive, rooted in cognitive behavioral, emotion focused, EMDR, psychodynamic & narrative therapies. My goal in therapy is to assist you in effectively creating the unique change you desire in your life, be it internal shifts or external steps. I enjoy training and supervising associate therapists.
My therapeutic style is warm, personable, compassionate, honest, humorous and humble. I am collaborative and address clients with unconditional positive regard as we create a therapeutic relationship. Strengthening self-compassion and self-acceptance are cornerstones of work with me. My treatment modalities are eclectic and culturally sensitive, rooted in cognitive behavioral, emotion focused, EMDR, psychodynamic & narrative therapies. My goal in therapy is to assist you in effectively creating the unique change you desire in your life, be it internal shifts or external steps. I enjoy training and supervising associate therapists.
Peter-Nam Hoang Dinh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
It’s okay! Things will be alright! (>‿◠) Meet me at my mid-town Sacramento counseling office for a chill, judgment-free space to have a friendly, casual little talk about what’s going on.
It’s okay! Things will be alright! (>‿◠) Meet me at my mid-town Sacramento counseling office for a chill, judgment-free space to have a friendly, casual little talk about what’s going on.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Sacramento, CA 95816
Welcome! I offer support for your journey to a balanced, peaceful, and happy life. I have a passion for guiding clients through their journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness in life. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. I support my client's unique individuality, life experience, and their personal story. I value openness, acceptance, and laughter, and I strongly believe that we are all in a lifelong process of growth and change. Using empathy and compassion, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
Welcome! I offer support for your journey to a balanced, peaceful, and happy life. I have a passion for guiding clients through their journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness in life. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. I support my client's unique individuality, life experience, and their personal story. I value openness, acceptance, and laughter, and I strongly believe that we are all in a lifelong process of growth and change. Using empathy and compassion, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
Melissa Frazier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is an individual seeking powerful change and who is also willing to look beyond traditional talk therapy to achieve it. As the field of psychology changes and grows, I believe it is important to adapt with it. As important as talk therapy can be to achieving stability, there are other valuable contributions that process trauma and transform the self without the discomfort of verbally processing painful memories. I combine both insight-oriented talk therapy and body based therapies such as the Safe and Sound Protocol, EMDR, and EFT Tapping for optimal, rapid, results.
My ideal client is an individual seeking powerful change and who is also willing to look beyond traditional talk therapy to achieve it. As the field of psychology changes and grows, I believe it is important to adapt with it. As important as talk therapy can be to achieving stability, there are other valuable contributions that process trauma and transform the self without the discomfort of verbally processing painful memories. I combine both insight-oriented talk therapy and body based therapies such as the Safe and Sound Protocol, EMDR, and EFT Tapping for optimal, rapid, results.
Edgar A Ledezma Gallo
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, BA, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95821
Throughout our life experiences we sometimes become clouded by the obstacles that life throws at us, which may cause for our inner voice, your true self, to get pushed down in the process. This ultimately can lead to making decisions that we’re not happy with. My goal is to assist you with guiding out that inner voice into the open and utilizing it to work together to tackle present challenges, while providing an accepting and safe environment for you to be yourself. I believe you have an array of strengths, abilities and skills that can be utilized to assist with the challenges at hand.
Throughout our life experiences we sometimes become clouded by the obstacles that life throws at us, which may cause for our inner voice, your true self, to get pushed down in the process. This ultimately can lead to making decisions that we’re not happy with. My goal is to assist you with guiding out that inner voice into the open and utilizing it to work together to tackle present challenges, while providing an accepting and safe environment for you to be yourself. I believe you have an array of strengths, abilities and skills that can be utilized to assist with the challenges at hand.
Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you facing communication barriers or dealing with intimacy issues? Are fears, resentments, and insecurities holding you back from experiencing a deeper connection? These challenges can have you feeling isolated and misunderstood, yearning for healing with your partner. I’m committed to fostering relationship growth with individuals and couples dedicated to personal development. I can help your relationship heal from its past and redefine its future.
Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you facing communication barriers or dealing with intimacy issues? Are fears, resentments, and insecurities holding you back from experiencing a deeper connection? These challenges can have you feeling isolated and misunderstood, yearning for healing with your partner. I’m committed to fostering relationship growth with individuals and couples dedicated to personal development. I can help your relationship heal from its past and redefine its future.
I have accompanied individuals in their journey of healing and finding new ways to manage life stressors for the past fourteen years. Life may have brought depression, anxiety, PTSD, Grief, and Loss to your life, making you feel overwhelmed and stuck. I provide a respectful, empathic, and caring service to my clients. I am an LGBTQ+ ally and provide supportive therapy to individuals going through the transitioning process.
I have accompanied individuals in their journey of healing and finding new ways to manage life stressors for the past fourteen years. Life may have brought depression, anxiety, PTSD, Grief, and Loss to your life, making you feel overwhelmed and stuck. I provide a respectful, empathic, and caring service to my clients. I am an LGBTQ+ ally and provide supportive therapy to individuals going through the transitioning process.
Alcira Ascencio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827 (Online Only)
You made the decision to look for a therapist, nice! Whether this is your first time wondering into the world of therapy, it's time for an emotional tune-up, or the pain of what happened has grown to be too much, I am truly happy you are reaching out. I deeply believe that it is within safe relationships that we can attain our greatest insights and have the most healing experiences. So if you, or a loved one, is struggling with anxiety, difficult memories, nightmares, ongoing worries, deep sadness, stuck in patterns that no longer serve your goals, or find yourself acting in ways that sabotage your present, then I can help.
You made the decision to look for a therapist, nice! Whether this is your first time wondering into the world of therapy, it's time for an emotional tune-up, or the pain of what happened has grown to be too much, I am truly happy you are reaching out. I deeply believe that it is within safe relationships that we can attain our greatest insights and have the most healing experiences. So if you, or a loved one, is struggling with anxiety, difficult memories, nightmares, ongoing worries, deep sadness, stuck in patterns that no longer serve your goals, or find yourself acting in ways that sabotage your present, then I can help.
I am interested in meeting you individually or with your partner or spouse if you are not living your life to its fullest potential for joy, growth and connection with others. I specialize in trauma resolution through the utilization of EMDR, which is effective in clearing negative influences from the past so you can flourish in the present. My goal is for you is to live with balance, joy, and fulfillment. I also employ a gentle approach to reduce suffering through mindfulness based psychotherapy. Working with couples and diverse populations are interests, and specialties of mine.
I am interested in meeting you individually or with your partner or spouse if you are not living your life to its fullest potential for joy, growth and connection with others. I specialize in trauma resolution through the utilization of EMDR, which is effective in clearing negative influences from the past so you can flourish in the present. My goal is for you is to live with balance, joy, and fulfillment. I also employ a gentle approach to reduce suffering through mindfulness based psychotherapy. Working with couples and diverse populations are interests, and specialties of mine.
Kathleen Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95833 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic or depression? If so, you're suffering needlessly, and I can help you to get back control over your life and feel good again. Problems with anxiety or depression can leave you feeling discouraged, afraid and confused. I want you to know, there really is hope and help to eliminate these kinds of problems. You can eliminate anxiety and panic, and recover from depression. You'll become confident, happy and in control of your life again.
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic or depression? If so, you're suffering needlessly, and I can help you to get back control over your life and feel good again. Problems with anxiety or depression can leave you feeling discouraged, afraid and confused. I want you to know, there really is hope and help to eliminate these kinds of problems. You can eliminate anxiety and panic, and recover from depression. You'll become confident, happy and in control of your life again.
Maris Loeffler: Brainspotting Certified
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
Now accepting new clients! Brainspotting Certified, Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Team Member, Somatic Experiencing, Sports Therapy - Expert trauma therapist empowering individuals to reclaim their lives. Specializing in trauma-informed care and personalized healing journeys. Skilled in evidence-based and body centered modalities for lasting transformation. Let's navigate your path to healing and renewal together. My priority is providing a safe, empathic and non-judgmental space .
Now accepting new clients! Brainspotting Certified, Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Team Member, Somatic Experiencing, Sports Therapy - Expert trauma therapist empowering individuals to reclaim their lives. Specializing in trauma-informed care and personalized healing journeys. Skilled in evidence-based and body centered modalities for lasting transformation. Let's navigate your path to healing and renewal together. My priority is providing a safe, empathic and non-judgmental space .
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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.