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Paulette C Studley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06107
I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral, Structural, and Strategic Family Therapy and also utilize Internal Family Systems and Imago Therapy techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked with adults and adolescents in the Greater Hartford area for over 10 years. My specialties include working with individuals and families to identify and heal intergenerational patterns of trauma and helping adolescents and pre-teens navigate the often-bumpy journey from puberty to launching. I have a passion for working with couples, challenging them to improve communication and to invite intimacy, passion, and security back into their relationship.
I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral, Structural, and Strategic Family Therapy and also utilize Internal Family Systems and Imago Therapy techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked with adults and adolescents in the Greater Hartford area for over 10 years. My specialties include working with individuals and families to identify and heal intergenerational patterns of trauma and helping adolescents and pre-teens navigate the often-bumpy journey from puberty to launching. I have a passion for working with couples, challenging them to improve communication and to invite intimacy, passion, and security back into their relationship.
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Dr. Dori L Gatter
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06119
Dori expertise include: Imago,Founder Coaching, Body Centered Psychotherapy,Shadow Alchemy, and Mindfulness.
With over 20 years of experience working with couples, business partners and relationships, Dr. Dori Gatter creates an environment of compassion and safety for your personal growth and healing. She uses cutting edge brain science and mindfulness based modalities to help you with your relationship issues and goals. Dr. Dori specializes in working with couples and business partners and offers couples retreats at our West Hartford office and Worldwide.
Dori expertise include: Imago,Founder Coaching, Body Centered Psychotherapy,Shadow Alchemy, and Mindfulness.
With over 20 years of experience working with couples, business partners and relationships, Dr. Dori Gatter creates an environment of compassion and safety for your personal growth and healing. She uses cutting edge brain science and mindfulness based modalities to help you with your relationship issues and goals. Dr. Dori specializes in working with couples and business partners and offers couples retreats at our West Hartford office and Worldwide.
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Jessica LaRosa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
I use a specific approach when working with couples called Imago Relationship Therapy.
Compassionate healing from the inside, out. I help adults navigate their conflicting thoughts, feelings/emotions, and reactions so they are better able to be fully present and focus on themselves and people that matter in their personal and professional lives. If you are feeling stuck, scared, or frustrated please reach out. I also, help couples learn communication skills so they can navigate frustrating/painful conversations with minimal arguing/conflict. I will teach you how to do this right in my office so you are equipped with tools you can apply at home.
I use a specific approach when working with couples called Imago Relationship Therapy.
Compassionate healing from the inside, out. I help adults navigate their conflicting thoughts, feelings/emotions, and reactions so they are better able to be fully present and focus on themselves and people that matter in their personal and professional lives. If you are feeling stuck, scared, or frustrated please reach out. I also, help couples learn communication skills so they can navigate frustrating/painful conversations with minimal arguing/conflict. I will teach you how to do this right in my office so you are equipped with tools you can apply at home.
![Photo of Joan C Miller, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0071b845-694e-4366-bab9-4ed96f6348b4/3/320x400.jpeg)
My work with individual adults and couples is a combination of Traditional Psychology, evidence-based Positive Psychology and the practical application of Polyvagal Theory as a bridge between the two. Traditional psychotherapy focuses on problem solution and symptom reduction. Evidence-based Positive Psychology focuses on our strengths and the development of habits that can create a lasting sense of happiness, wellbeing and meaning in our lives. Polyvagal work offers practical and concrete ways to self-regulate our natural mindstates so we can intentionally move from stressful to more relaxed ways of being in the world.
My work with individual adults and couples is a combination of Traditional Psychology, evidence-based Positive Psychology and the practical application of Polyvagal Theory as a bridge between the two. Traditional psychotherapy focuses on problem solution and symptom reduction. Evidence-based Positive Psychology focuses on our strengths and the development of habits that can create a lasting sense of happiness, wellbeing and meaning in our lives. Polyvagal work offers practical and concrete ways to self-regulate our natural mindstates so we can intentionally move from stressful to more relaxed ways of being in the world.
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Plan Be Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA Psy
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06106
Plan Be Consulting Founder Michael Shelby encourages others to accept when life hasn’t gone according to plan. The first step is recognizing the problem; the second step is creating a “Plan B.” With a combination of empathy and expertise, Plan Be Counseling creates functional, achievable, and lasting solutions to help individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging problems.
Plan Be Consulting Founder Michael Shelby encourages others to accept when life hasn’t gone according to plan. The first step is recognizing the problem; the second step is creating a “Plan B.” With a combination of empathy and expertise, Plan Be Counseling creates functional, achievable, and lasting solutions to help individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging problems.
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Susan Gagnon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southington, CT 06489
I am the owner & psychotherapist for Adolescent, Adult & Family Behavioral Health. I specialize in issues of trauma, loss, depression & anxiety for adolescents, adults & their families. I have expertise in working with teenagers within all levels of psychiatric care over the past 32 years. Couples therapy is a passion of mine as I believe in our ability to change our lives by changing the way we think about & approach relationships. I also believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential & to have compassionate support as they reach towards their goals.
I am the owner & psychotherapist for Adolescent, Adult & Family Behavioral Health. I specialize in issues of trauma, loss, depression & anxiety for adolescents, adults & their families. I have expertise in working with teenagers within all levels of psychiatric care over the past 32 years. Couples therapy is a passion of mine as I believe in our ability to change our lives by changing the way we think about & approach relationships. I also believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential & to have compassionate support as they reach towards their goals.
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Phoenix Mental Health Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newington, CT 06111
Therapy is for you to become resilient, increase well-being and begin healing. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and interactive. I have a range of experience and training in treating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, work-related stress, and injury. I specialize in grief, pre/post-marital/relationships, parenting, and family conflict. I work with realistic goals and treatment plans that are client/family-centered.
Therapy is for you to become resilient, increase well-being and begin healing. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and interactive. I have a range of experience and training in treating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, work-related stress, and injury. I specialize in grief, pre/post-marital/relationships, parenting, and family conflict. I work with realistic goals and treatment plans that are client/family-centered.
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Erika K Whetzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Newington, CT 06111
When looking for a therapist it's important you find someone your feel comfortable with. Therapy can be a safe place to share and explore feelings or issues that challenge most of us at one time or another. I use a strength-based, family systems approach in helping individuals, couples, adolescents, children, and their families to reduce stress, improve communication and relationships. My goal with all clients is to build on existing strengths, and help find realistic solutions to problems and help achieve their goals. I empower them to achieve the changes they are looking for, in a safe comfortable and non judgmental environment.
When looking for a therapist it's important you find someone your feel comfortable with. Therapy can be a safe place to share and explore feelings or issues that challenge most of us at one time or another. I use a strength-based, family systems approach in helping individuals, couples, adolescents, children, and their families to reduce stress, improve communication and relationships. My goal with all clients is to build on existing strengths, and help find realistic solutions to problems and help achieve their goals. I empower them to achieve the changes they are looking for, in a safe comfortable and non judgmental environment.
![Photo of David Durbas, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fd75137-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I admire the courage and determination of those who seek help when life becomes challenging. I work with client strengths and motivations to affect positive change, moving forward to a fulfilling and rewarding future. I have helped individuals, couples, and families through the spectrum of life's difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger management, substance abuse, low self esteem, and family dysfunction. My approach is eclectic, having been trained in humanistic, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral, family systems, and brief solution focused therapy and techniques. Our work together will result in longterm change and I look forward to guiding you along the way. ~ ~
I admire the courage and determination of those who seek help when life becomes challenging. I work with client strengths and motivations to affect positive change, moving forward to a fulfilling and rewarding future. I have helped individuals, couples, and families through the spectrum of life's difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger management, substance abuse, low self esteem, and family dysfunction. My approach is eclectic, having been trained in humanistic, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral, family systems, and brief solution focused therapy and techniques. Our work together will result in longterm change and I look forward to guiding you along the way. ~ ~
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Individual and Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06105 (Online Only)
My name is Kate Gorman, LCSW, with over 24 years experience in psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in a mental health clinic, private practices, and a telehealth platform. My style is interactive problem-solving, supporting you through compassionate listening combined with therapeutic questions that aim to resolve challenges, heal trauma and family patterns, as well as get to practical solutions to relationship, internal, thinking, environmental, career, interpersonal, and other issues. (Please utilize the link to the safe admin portal under Primary Location, to get started in our work together using your insurance.)
My name is Kate Gorman, LCSW, with over 24 years experience in psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in a mental health clinic, private practices, and a telehealth platform. My style is interactive problem-solving, supporting you through compassionate listening combined with therapeutic questions that aim to resolve challenges, heal trauma and family patterns, as well as get to practical solutions to relationship, internal, thinking, environmental, career, interpersonal, and other issues. (Please utilize the link to the safe admin portal under Primary Location, to get started in our work together using your insurance.)
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Danute Kuncas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Britain, CT 06053
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are primarily interested in self-empowerment. They are heartened by the opportunity to discover unconscious conditioning that might have stood in the way of their hope for happiness, success, and peace of mind. They feel revitalized when they gain new tools to reach their goals. One widespread issue that is common in therapy these days is 'poor boundaries.' Somatic Psychotherapy is a way to check in with the body to see what indication it offers us for a 'yes' or a 'no' to someone's request or expectation. A 'no' all too easily gets overridden by guilt, and always for invalid reasons. Learn how your body speaks volumes!
My clients are primarily interested in self-empowerment. They are heartened by the opportunity to discover unconscious conditioning that might have stood in the way of their hope for happiness, success, and peace of mind. They feel revitalized when they gain new tools to reach their goals. One widespread issue that is common in therapy these days is 'poor boundaries.' Somatic Psychotherapy is a way to check in with the body to see what indication it offers us for a 'yes' or a 'no' to someone's request or expectation. A 'no' all too easily gets overridden by guilt, and always for invalid reasons. Learn how your body speaks volumes!
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Welcome - I work with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and accepting environment. Life can present challenges that are difficult, painful, overwhelming and confusing. Together we can find solutions, meaning, direction, healing, balance, and clarity in your relationships, personal and professional lives.
Welcome - I work with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and accepting environment. Life can present challenges that are difficult, painful, overwhelming and confusing. Together we can find solutions, meaning, direction, healing, balance, and clarity in your relationships, personal and professional lives.
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Katie Campochiaro - New World Journeys Llc
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BSc, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Farmington, CT 06032
Life is full of chaos and uncertainty right now. It may have brought you stress, anxiety, worries, sadness or grief. You may have had to deal with many life changes, some that you want and some that you don't. It makes sense to feel off, overwhelmed, and like you lost your footing. Wouldn't it be great to take a moment to breathe, regroup and learn how to adapt to life’s challenges? Clients come to me to feel seen, heard and sort through what is happening for them. They have overcome challenges in life and now want to find peace and healing. They want to be confident, calm, and true to themselves.
Life is full of chaos and uncertainty right now. It may have brought you stress, anxiety, worries, sadness or grief. You may have had to deal with many life changes, some that you want and some that you don't. It makes sense to feel off, overwhelmed, and like you lost your footing. Wouldn't it be great to take a moment to breathe, regroup and learn how to adapt to life’s challenges? Clients come to me to feel seen, heard and sort through what is happening for them. They have overcome challenges in life and now want to find peace and healing. They want to be confident, calm, and true to themselves.
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Counseling & Psychotherapy Referral Service
Licensed Professional Counselor, ThM, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06107
The best way to find a therapist who is right for you is through a referral from someone who knows that therapist. A good personal fit is the most important requirement for a positive and beneficial therapy experience. Browsing through photographs and thoughtful, sensitive, but idealized self-promoting profiles is not a very reliable way to choose one therapist out of the hundreds of attractive, thoughtful, educated, qualified and credentialed therapists in the Greater Hartford area and the many surrounding towns and cities. The Counseling & Psychotherapy Referral Service is provided free of charge by Kenneth R. Sleight, Th.M., NCC (Licensed Professional Counselor CT#000001).
The best way to find a therapist who is right for you is through a referral from someone who knows that therapist. A good personal fit is the most important requirement for a positive and beneficial therapy experience. Browsing through photographs and thoughtful, sensitive, but idealized self-promoting profiles is not a very reliable way to choose one therapist out of the hundreds of attractive, thoughtful, educated, qualified and credentialed therapists in the Greater Hartford area and the many surrounding towns and cities. The Counseling & Psychotherapy Referral Service is provided free of charge by Kenneth R. Sleight, Th.M., NCC (Licensed Professional Counselor CT#000001).
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Janna Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06119
Not accepting new clients
I am a strength-based and collaborative therapist who utilizes systems theory, narrative therapy, social justice and trauma focused models. I also provide EMDR for clients both as individuals and within couples work. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. I believe every client has the right and ability to author their own story. I am passionate about working with those suffering from trauma (including as the result of experiencing oppression), grief and loss, life changes, family conflict, anxiety and depression as well as any problem getting in the way of connection with others and self.
I am a strength-based and collaborative therapist who utilizes systems theory, narrative therapy, social justice and trauma focused models. I also provide EMDR for clients both as individuals and within couples work. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. I believe every client has the right and ability to author their own story. I am passionate about working with those suffering from trauma (including as the result of experiencing oppression), grief and loss, life changes, family conflict, anxiety and depression as well as any problem getting in the way of connection with others and self.
Online Therapists
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I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, Certified Imago Workshop Presenter & one of two Certified Gottman Relationship Therapists in CT.
WANT TO HELP YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Come to the GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WORKSHOP! This workshop is for you if: * You want to improve communication in your relationship. *want passion and compassion back * wondering if your relationship can be saved. *solve ongoing topics and "get on the same page" *You simply want to be heard! You will learn to: * Develop effective new communication skills using the "Imago Dialogue". * Resolve conflicts with respect. * Recreate passion and intimacy. * Discover emotional healing and deeper connection in your relationship. * Experience empathy, satisfaction and joyfulness with your partner.
I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, Certified Imago Workshop Presenter & one of two Certified Gottman Relationship Therapists in CT.
WANT TO HELP YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Come to the GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WORKSHOP! This workshop is for you if: * You want to improve communication in your relationship. *want passion and compassion back * wondering if your relationship can be saved. *solve ongoing topics and "get on the same page" *You simply want to be heard! You will learn to: * Develop effective new communication skills using the "Imago Dialogue". * Resolve conflicts with respect. * Recreate passion and intimacy. * Discover emotional healing and deeper connection in your relationship. * Experience empathy, satisfaction and joyfulness with your partner.
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Nahid Westwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880 (Online Only)
I am trained and certified in, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma treatment: EMDR,and Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness/ meditation & Imago Couple counseling.
Do you often feel sad? Lonely? Anxious? Or just unsatisfied with the way your life is going in certain areas? Do you sometimes feel stuck in negative thoughts?
I can help you to break through, to move towards your goals and feel better. I will be with you all the way, to encourage you, guide you, and help you reach your genuine happy self.
I am trained and certified in, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma treatment: EMDR,and Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness/ meditation & Imago Couple counseling.
Do you often feel sad? Lonely? Anxious? Or just unsatisfied with the way your life is going in certain areas? Do you sometimes feel stuck in negative thoughts?
I can help you to break through, to move towards your goals and feel better. I will be with you all the way, to encourage you, guide you, and help you reach your genuine happy self.
![Photo of Jacqueline Diaz Maldonado, LMHC MA, LMHC CT, LMHC VT, LMHC NV, LPC/JD, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46b13abf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jacqueline Diaz Maldonado
Counselor, LMHC MA, LMHC CT, LMHC VT, LMHC NV, LPC/JD
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06103 (Online Only)
I offer Developmental, IFIO, Imago, Drama Triangle, Boundaries and Schema Therapy for couples.
Telehealth sessions only. I use experiential techniques and integrative psychotherapy: Attachment Focus EMDR, Creative Arts EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT and STAIR. I offer dating, premarital, couples and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and ! accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
I offer Developmental, IFIO, Imago, Drama Triangle, Boundaries and Schema Therapy for couples.
Telehealth sessions only. I use experiential techniques and integrative psychotherapy: Attachment Focus EMDR, Creative Arts EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT and STAIR. I offer dating, premarital, couples and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and ! accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
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Hillary Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADTR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs, CT 06268
My therapeutic skills include Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Expressive Arts Therapy, family therapy, play therapy, healing visualization, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Groups, Divorce Support Groups, Imago Couple's Therapy and EMDR.
"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion."
-- Buddha.
I utilize a gentle but direct approach to assist you in recovering from the pain and sorrow that can be a part of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dance Movement Therapist. Using my creativity and diverse skill set I help my clients overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, traumas and loss. Working with the body, mind and spirit together, I will help you find the way to reconnect with your most authentic self and restore your relationships. My clients are adults, couples, children and adolecents.
My therapeutic skills include Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Expressive Arts Therapy, family therapy, play therapy, healing visualization, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Groups, Divorce Support Groups, Imago Couple's Therapy and EMDR.
"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion."
-- Buddha.
I utilize a gentle but direct approach to assist you in recovering from the pain and sorrow that can be a part of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dance Movement Therapist. Using my creativity and diverse skill set I help my clients overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, traumas and loss. Working with the body, mind and spirit together, I will help you find the way to reconnect with your most authentic self and restore your relationships. My clients are adults, couples, children and adolecents.
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Sharon R Massoth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Enfield, CT 06082
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize EMDR, EFT, Mindfulness, and IMAGO based couples therapy.
I love to support people who see themselves as a spiritual being having a human experience. Any settling for less in your life is just a mirror for issues of self-worth. I will assist you in releasing any past trauma which often results in negative beliefs. I use trauma release techniques such as EMDR and EFT. I believe that everyone comes gifted with their own intuitive pathways. I will reinforce your understanding of your own inner truth. You are meant to enjoy the journey of life! I will help you to find greater happiness by having a discipline of positive believing, centering mindfulness practices and action goals.
I utilize EMDR, EFT, Mindfulness, and IMAGO based couples therapy.
I love to support people who see themselves as a spiritual being having a human experience. Any settling for less in your life is just a mirror for issues of self-worth. I will assist you in releasing any past trauma which often results in negative beliefs. I use trauma release techniques such as EMDR and EFT. I believe that everyone comes gifted with their own intuitive pathways. I will reinforce your understanding of your own inner truth. You are meant to enjoy the journey of life! I will help you to find greater happiness by having a discipline of positive believing, centering mindfulness practices and action goals.
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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.