Imago Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
Jonathan Ladd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I tailor my approach to my clients' particular situations and unique personalities, drawing from: Imago Therapy (as a Certified Advanced Imago Clinician), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Susan Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and more.
Looking for relationship help? To relieve the pain or find better ways to manage? The "secrets" of dealing skillfully with difficulties, differences and hurts, are not really secrets: you CAN learn these and many more relationship skills if you are curious, motivated and persistent. I'd like to help you: a) address and relieve your most pressing problems, b) set clear, realistic goals, and c) learn to avoid a tremendous amount of headache and heartache in the future. Our collaboration may yield a lifetime of benefits.
I tailor my approach to my clients' particular situations and unique personalities, drawing from: Imago Therapy (as a Certified Advanced Imago Clinician), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Susan Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and more.
Looking for relationship help? To relieve the pain or find better ways to manage? The "secrets" of dealing skillfully with difficulties, differences and hurts, are not really secrets: you CAN learn these and many more relationship skills if you are curious, motivated and persistent. I'd like to help you: a) address and relieve your most pressing problems, b) set clear, realistic goals, and c) learn to avoid a tremendous amount of headache and heartache in the future. Our collaboration may yield a lifetime of benefits.
Are you struggling to find fulfillment and joy in life? Are your interpersonal relationships exhausting you? Do You want your relationships to bring you a feeling of togetherness and contentment but there is too much water under the bridge? Healing from past hurts and creating meaningful, healthy relationships are the bedrock of contentment and emotional well-being. I provide EMDR to help you heal from the past and Imago couples therapy to help you develop meaningful, healthy relationships with your partner and heal from the lasting, painful impact of old pains and resentments.
Are you struggling to find fulfillment and joy in life? Are your interpersonal relationships exhausting you? Do You want your relationships to bring you a feeling of togetherness and contentment but there is too much water under the bridge? Healing from past hurts and creating meaningful, healthy relationships are the bedrock of contentment and emotional well-being. I provide EMDR to help you heal from the past and Imago couples therapy to help you develop meaningful, healthy relationships with your partner and heal from the lasting, painful impact of old pains and resentments.
Susan Roistacher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I focus on personal growth and healing through enhanced communication.
My office feels welcoming, non-judgemental, and confidential. You will have time to express your feelings and thoughts about your situation. I am actively working with you in each session to understand and resolve your problems. I encourage you to take this opportunity to discover new aspects of yourself, better ways of relating to others, and greater satisfaction in life. Individual counseling will help you to understand and change feelings and behaviors that have caused you to suffer and feel disatisfied with life. Couples counseling will help you resolve your relationship problems and conflicts while also discovering the positives in yourself and your partner.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I focus on personal growth and healing through enhanced communication.
My office feels welcoming, non-judgemental, and confidential. You will have time to express your feelings and thoughts about your situation. I am actively working with you in each session to understand and resolve your problems. I encourage you to take this opportunity to discover new aspects of yourself, better ways of relating to others, and greater satisfaction in life. Individual counseling will help you to understand and change feelings and behaviors that have caused you to suffer and feel disatisfied with life. Couples counseling will help you resolve your relationship problems and conflicts while also discovering the positives in yourself and your partner.
Dawn Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
Brandon Jackson-Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Brandon is a mental health therapist passionate about helping community members fulfill their mental wellness goals. Brandon’s clinical experiences are extensive & include work as a psychiatric technician helping youth survivors of sexual trauma, an event coordinator, vocational trainer, & life skills coordinator for the Latin American Youth Center, as well as social worker & program manager for a semi-independent living program in PG County, Maryland. He concentrated his education in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Motivational Interviewing (MI), which he integrates in therapy.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Brandon is a mental health therapist passionate about helping community members fulfill their mental wellness goals. Brandon’s clinical experiences are extensive & include work as a psychiatric technician helping youth survivors of sexual trauma, an event coordinator, vocational trainer, & life skills coordinator for the Latin American Youth Center, as well as social worker & program manager for a semi-independent living program in PG County, Maryland. He concentrated his education in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Motivational Interviewing (MI), which he integrates in therapy.
Are you searching for a different experience in life? Are you motivated and want to change? My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that you believe is worth celebrating!
Are you searching for a different experience in life? Are you motivated and want to change? My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that you believe is worth celebrating!
Welcome to my profile! I am a life coach: my clients use coaching to work through life, relationship or career challenges, at home or at work. I also specialize in parent coaching and expat coaching. Together we find and develop your inner courage to help you get past your challenges. By gaining clarity and creating new direction and goals, you lead a more fulfilled, productive, peaceful and joyous life. Clients choose me as their coach for my energy and catching enthusiasm, my strength, my unlimited compassion and ability to empathize, my laser-like instinct and my no-nonsense approach. Call today for your free sample session!
Welcome to my profile! I am a life coach: my clients use coaching to work through life, relationship or career challenges, at home or at work. I also specialize in parent coaching and expat coaching. Together we find and develop your inner courage to help you get past your challenges. By gaining clarity and creating new direction and goals, you lead a more fulfilled, productive, peaceful and joyous life. Clients choose me as their coach for my energy and catching enthusiasm, my strength, my unlimited compassion and ability to empathize, my laser-like instinct and my no-nonsense approach. Call today for your free sample session!
Self-Care & Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
If you’re looking for a safe space where you can be heard by an empathetic therapist who's experienced, look no further—that’s me. I provide virtual (and soon Maryland in-person) adult therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, work stress, and health issues: Chronic Pain, Sleep Difficulties, Coping with diagnoses/conditions, Health Anxiety, Stress, or Burnout. We'd be a good fit for therapy if you're ready to commit to meeting regularly and open to examining your concerns in new ways. I believe most people have what they need to overcome their issues, but they may need a shift in perspective or support through change.
If you’re looking for a safe space where you can be heard by an empathetic therapist who's experienced, look no further—that’s me. I provide virtual (and soon Maryland in-person) adult therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, work stress, and health issues: Chronic Pain, Sleep Difficulties, Coping with diagnoses/conditions, Health Anxiety, Stress, or Burnout. We'd be a good fit for therapy if you're ready to commit to meeting regularly and open to examining your concerns in new ways. I believe most people have what they need to overcome their issues, but they may need a shift in perspective or support through change.
Do you want to feel empowered, and have more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Do you want to feel empowered, and have more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Anita Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
Life is hard. Right? But, it's also exciting and fun. I am here for clients that are having a hard time. People generally know how to flow with fun and excitement. It's the tough times when we absolutely need help and support from other people. When life is hard and discouraging, I want to help you find solutions to your relationship challenges, as well as deeper meaning and fulfillment in your life.
Life is hard. Right? But, it's also exciting and fun. I am here for clients that are having a hard time. People generally know how to flow with fun and excitement. It's the tough times when we absolutely need help and support from other people. When life is hard and discouraging, I want to help you find solutions to your relationship challenges, as well as deeper meaning and fulfillment in your life.
Christy Van Horn, Lcpc
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Are you looking for support to navigate a planned or unplanned life transition? Or perhaps feeling lost upon realizing that you seemed to have “misplaced” your SELF while simply living life? With over 22 years in practice, Christy helps her clients both individual and couples, navigate these life transitions with mindfulness and compassion, recover a sense of Self, and live in your most authentic Self.
Are you looking for support to navigate a planned or unplanned life transition? Or perhaps feeling lost upon realizing that you seemed to have “misplaced” your SELF while simply living life? With over 22 years in practice, Christy helps her clients both individual and couples, navigate these life transitions with mindfulness and compassion, recover a sense of Self, and live in your most authentic Self.
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Dr. Kaveh is the owner/director of Washington Psychological Wellness. Dr. Kaveh is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor & compassion to the practice. She works to inspire change, create greater self-awareness & improve one's life. She provides a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling & being. Her aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your problems, provide strategies to help you cope & empower you to trust your inner voice & live each day authentically.
Dr. Kaveh is the owner/director of Washington Psychological Wellness. Dr. Kaveh is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor & compassion to the practice. She works to inspire change, create greater self-awareness & improve one's life. She provides a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling & being. Her aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your problems, provide strategies to help you cope & empower you to trust your inner voice & live each day authentically.
Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.
Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.
Natalie Osoria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Natalie Osoria, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker passionate about empowering her clients to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the goals they envision for themselves. Natalie has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from various treatment settings, including inpatient residential and outpatient mental healthcare. She works with adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up) and specializes in issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions.
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Natalie Osoria, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker passionate about empowering her clients to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the goals they envision for themselves. Natalie has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from various treatment settings, including inpatient residential and outpatient mental healthcare. She works with adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up) and specializes in issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Alicia Beltran, LCPC and Associates, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20885
My goal is to foster your inner strengths to aid you during your difficult path. Many experience times of depression, anxiety, trouble in relationships, sexual difficulties, or life transitions. My experience has focused on working with clients who strive to heal from past trauma, improve their sexual health, and reconnect in relationships. I work hard to guide couples to improve communication, regaining intimacy, and lessen disconnect. I work with individuals and couples who want to have more passion in their sex lives, as well as those who are dealing with personal crises of infidelity, strain, or sexual dysfunction.
My goal is to foster your inner strengths to aid you during your difficult path. Many experience times of depression, anxiety, trouble in relationships, sexual difficulties, or life transitions. My experience has focused on working with clients who strive to heal from past trauma, improve their sexual health, and reconnect in relationships. I work hard to guide couples to improve communication, regaining intimacy, and lessen disconnect. I work with individuals and couples who want to have more passion in their sex lives, as well as those who are dealing with personal crises of infidelity, strain, or sexual dysfunction.
David Jun Selleh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
I am a courageously curious, deeply relational, and gently direct psychotherapist. I support individuals, couples, and families in more fully connecting with self and others. My style draws primarily from Gestalt: an experiential, relational, here-and-now-oriented, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach. I utilize mindfulness, somatic body process, role-reversal, enactment, dreams, parts work, and other creative experiments. I also integrate Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Psychedelic and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, and other frameworks as needed.
I am a courageously curious, deeply relational, and gently direct psychotherapist. I support individuals, couples, and families in more fully connecting with self and others. My style draws primarily from Gestalt: an experiential, relational, here-and-now-oriented, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach. I utilize mindfulness, somatic body process, role-reversal, enactment, dreams, parts work, and other creative experiments. I also integrate Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Psychedelic and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, and other frameworks as needed.
I believe that all individuals deserve a space to feel safe to discuss their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Exploring ways to become more present with oneself is essential to positive social growth. I provide a collaborative, caring, and non-judgmental approach to treatment. I assist clients in their journeys to better communication, a positive perspective on life, coping with trauma, understanding Self, and resolving conflict.
I believe that all individuals deserve a space to feel safe to discuss their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Exploring ways to become more present with oneself is essential to positive social growth. I provide a collaborative, caring, and non-judgmental approach to treatment. I assist clients in their journeys to better communication, a positive perspective on life, coping with trauma, understanding Self, and resolving conflict.
Michelle B. Chukrun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
If you struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues or parenting challenges, I can help! I have worked with adults, couples and seniors for many years. I listen carefully and compassionately to your special needs, and consider them in the context of your experience and present situation; a holistic approach that recognizes both your current needs and their roots. Often these roots are cultural, a fact I know because my own life spans several cultures. I am committed to empowering those affected by trauma and other adverse life experiences.
If you struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues or parenting challenges, I can help! I have worked with adults, couples and seniors for many years. I listen carefully and compassionately to your special needs, and consider them in the context of your experience and present situation; a holistic approach that recognizes both your current needs and their roots. Often these roots are cultural, a fact I know because my own life spans several cultures. I am committed to empowering those affected by trauma and other adverse life experiences.
Tabbie Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Tabbie Mann, LCSW, is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose mission is to facilitate transformation and healing in the lives of her clients. With nearly two decades of experience in the field, Tabbie has become a trusted figure in the world of mental health, known for her expertise, warmth, and unwavering commitment to improving the well-being of those she serves. She has worked with expatriate communities worldwide providing counseling support rooted in empathy, active listening, and fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment for her clients.
Tabbie Mann, LCSW, is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose mission is to facilitate transformation and healing in the lives of her clients. With nearly two decades of experience in the field, Tabbie has become a trusted figure in the world of mental health, known for her expertise, warmth, and unwavering commitment to improving the well-being of those she serves. She has worked with expatriate communities worldwide providing counseling support rooted in empathy, active listening, and fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment for her clients.
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Deborah Kleiner Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854
I'm an advanced Imago couples and singles therapist and instructor.
I believe in the innate goodness of people. Problems arise when we lack the ability to communicate what's really going on within or can't get past defenses to understand another person's feelings or experiences. Most people haven't been taught the skills to be safe listeners and so we grow up believing that others don't have capacity to understand us. I love bringing people closer by teaching them to cross the bridge into the world of others without losing themselves. I teach emotional safety by demonstrating emotional safety and believe breakdowns create opportunities for new breakthroughs.
I'm an advanced Imago couples and singles therapist and instructor.
I believe in the innate goodness of people. Problems arise when we lack the ability to communicate what's really going on within or can't get past defenses to understand another person's feelings or experiences. Most people haven't been taught the skills to be safe listeners and so we grow up believing that others don't have capacity to understand us. I love bringing people closer by teaching them to cross the bridge into the world of others without losing themselves. I teach emotional safety by demonstrating emotional safety and believe breakdowns create opportunities for new breakthroughs.
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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.