Imago Therapists in Upper Marlboro, MD
Dr. Kerley Perminio Most
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
As a certified Imago therapist, It will be my honor to be a witness to your journey as you transform the challenges in your life into strength and resilience.
Hello, it is so good to connect with you! Welcome to my practice! You may be ready to explore your life in an intentional environment. To engage in a space where you can fully embrace yourself, your journey, and your gifts. I believe in your ability to process, validate, and overcome life's unexpected events, such as grief, breakups, career or academic setbacks, relationship disconnection, and loneliness. Let's work together to uncover your inner strength and build a foundation for your well-being.
As a certified Imago therapist, It will be my honor to be a witness to your journey as you transform the challenges in your life into strength and resilience.
Hello, it is so good to connect with you! Welcome to my practice! You may be ready to explore your life in an intentional environment. To engage in a space where you can fully embrace yourself, your journey, and your gifts. I believe in your ability to process, validate, and overcome life's unexpected events, such as grief, breakups, career or academic setbacks, relationship disconnection, and loneliness. Let's work together to uncover your inner strength and build a foundation for your well-being.
Mindful Peace Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Your Well-Being is our priority at Mindful Peace Therapy. We provide a warm and affirming therapeutic approach. Our goal is to help you develop self-understanding where you can identify barriers, adopt healthy living choices, and behaviors that are congruent with the peace you hope to achieve. At Mindful Peace Therapy we strive for clients to enjoy life, feel more confident, improve relationships, find peace and ultimately live your best life on purpose!
Your Well-Being is our priority at Mindful Peace Therapy. We provide a warm and affirming therapeutic approach. Our goal is to help you develop self-understanding where you can identify barriers, adopt healthy living choices, and behaviors that are congruent with the peace you hope to achieve. At Mindful Peace Therapy we strive for clients to enjoy life, feel more confident, improve relationships, find peace and ultimately live your best life on purpose!
Jessica Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 (Online Only)
Relationships of any context are complex. We are often navigating past traumas, childhood pain, parental influence, and hidden expectations within ourselves AND partner(s). Whether you are preparing for marriage, or repairing the relationship all parties need to feel that they have a starting point, In our work together we will address infidelity, "toxic" traits, miscommunications, unhealthy expectations, and manipulation. I specialize in non traditional relationships which include but not limited to: throuple, ethical non-monogamy, closed v, unicorn polyamory and soft swap swinging.
Relationships of any context are complex. We are often navigating past traumas, childhood pain, parental influence, and hidden expectations within ourselves AND partner(s). Whether you are preparing for marriage, or repairing the relationship all parties need to feel that they have a starting point, In our work together we will address infidelity, "toxic" traits, miscommunications, unhealthy expectations, and manipulation. I specialize in non traditional relationships which include but not limited to: throuple, ethical non-monogamy, closed v, unicorn polyamory and soft swap swinging.
Denise Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LMFT, RPT-S, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Are you overwhelmed or confused about the next steps needed to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle? Does it seem as if no one understands or can relate to your experiences? If you answered yes to any of the questions, you are in the right place. I am an African Centered social worker with over 20 years of experience in helping children, families, adults, and couples. If you are curious about what healthy change could look like in your life, let's connect. You deserve to be happy. You deserve joy.
Are you overwhelmed or confused about the next steps needed to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle? Does it seem as if no one understands or can relate to your experiences? If you answered yes to any of the questions, you are in the right place. I am an African Centered social worker with over 20 years of experience in helping children, families, adults, and couples. If you are curious about what healthy change could look like in your life, let's connect. You deserve to be happy. You deserve joy.
Keith Thompson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
There are times that navigating through life challenges, family and career struggles can become overwhelming. The resulting stress, mood swings, and uncomfortable feelings can negatively impact your emotional, spiritual and physical well being. If you are currently struggling to maintain your normal sense of well being, I would like to offer my assistance. I have devoted 13 years to providing individuals, and couples with the support they need to recover emotional, spiritual, and relational wholeness. I offer a range of professional competencies to assist individuals to identify and resolve underlining causes of emotional distress.
There are times that navigating through life challenges, family and career struggles can become overwhelming. The resulting stress, mood swings, and uncomfortable feelings can negatively impact your emotional, spiritual and physical well being. If you are currently struggling to maintain your normal sense of well being, I would like to offer my assistance. I have devoted 13 years to providing individuals, and couples with the support they need to recover emotional, spiritual, and relational wholeness. I offer a range of professional competencies to assist individuals to identify and resolve underlining causes of emotional distress.
Shari Loveday
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (Online Only)
When you and your partner aren’t in sync or communication breaks down, you can be left feeling disconnected and alone. I provide couples therapy that helps you navigate vulnerability, make room for each other, communicate well, and meet one another’s needs. Having a healthy union takes work. I am willing to engage in that work with you because I believe that we are better together. Invest in one of the most important relationships in your life today.
When you and your partner aren’t in sync or communication breaks down, you can be left feeling disconnected and alone. I provide couples therapy that helps you navigate vulnerability, make room for each other, communicate well, and meet one another’s needs. Having a healthy union takes work. I am willing to engage in that work with you because I believe that we are better together. Invest in one of the most important relationships in your life today.
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Radical Embrace Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (Online Only)
Using Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Imago therapy, among others, we focus on enhancing communication skills, fostering empathy, and deepening the connection between partners.
Radical Embrace Therapy works with partnered and unpartnered individuals seeking to improve their sexual lives or deepen their relationships. If you're single, ready to mingle, but just can't figure out why it's not working for you, give us a call. We typically support clients complaining of sexual dysfunction, low desire, disinterest, and low satisfaction however we support various other sexual and relationship challenges. We welcome, monogamous, poly, alternative, and LGBTQ+ clients.
Using Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Imago therapy, among others, we focus on enhancing communication skills, fostering empathy, and deepening the connection between partners.
Radical Embrace Therapy works with partnered and unpartnered individuals seeking to improve their sexual lives or deepen their relationships. If you're single, ready to mingle, but just can't figure out why it's not working for you, give us a call. We typically support clients complaining of sexual dysfunction, low desire, disinterest, and low satisfaction however we support various other sexual and relationship challenges. We welcome, monogamous, poly, alternative, and LGBTQ+ clients.
I provide professional counseling services integrated with a holistic, bottom-up approach emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. As a yoga and mindfulness teacher for 18 years, I often incorporate several mindfulness practices into my therapy sessions. As a Certified Imago Therapist, I work with individual couples along South Asian and African American families dealing with issues related to generational trauma to identity formation and assimilation. I am an EMDR trained and Trauma-informed Yoga teacher. I am a certified nature-informed therapist specializing in equine-assisted trauma-informed therapy.
I provide professional counseling services integrated with a holistic, bottom-up approach emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. As a yoga and mindfulness teacher for 18 years, I often incorporate several mindfulness practices into my therapy sessions. As a Certified Imago Therapist, I work with individual couples along South Asian and African American families dealing with issues related to generational trauma to identity formation and assimilation. I am an EMDR trained and Trauma-informed Yoga teacher. I am a certified nature-informed therapist specializing in equine-assisted trauma-informed therapy.
Conscientious Coupling: Center for Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CIRT
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20720 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Mo is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) + is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (CIRT)/Coach.
Dr. Monique Walker, LMFT understands the unique healing path necessary to overcome racial, gender + sexuality-based oppression due to her own personal + professional experiences navigating these challenges. Dr. Mo knows how rewarding it is to invest in your personal growth through a process that offers a space to be nurtured and lovingly challenged. She looks forward to getting to know you + finding the right balance to explore what’s possible in your life right now. Dr. Mo works with individuals, couples + families to help them heal past traumas, become more authentic + create better relationships with themselves and others.
Mo is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) + is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (CIRT)/Coach.
Dr. Monique Walker, LMFT understands the unique healing path necessary to overcome racial, gender + sexuality-based oppression due to her own personal + professional experiences navigating these challenges. Dr. Mo knows how rewarding it is to invest in your personal growth through a process that offers a space to be nurtured and lovingly challenged. She looks forward to getting to know you + finding the right balance to explore what’s possible in your life right now. Dr. Mo works with individuals, couples + families to help them heal past traumas, become more authentic + create better relationships with themselves and others.
If you feel like your recipes for life have failed, you are at an important growth point. This is the crossroad where "expectations" and "reality" meet. You are not lost, you are right where you are supposed to be. You have probably been here before but this time you are paying attention. The vehicle that brought you here involves your relationships with yourself and others including love, family, work, friendships and spiritual relationships. A clear sign that you are stuck at the "expectation" vs "reality" intersection is when you are unable to move beyond disappointment, frustration, anxiety, anger, exhaustion and inertia.
If you feel like your recipes for life have failed, you are at an important growth point. This is the crossroad where "expectations" and "reality" meet. You are not lost, you are right where you are supposed to be. You have probably been here before but this time you are paying attention. The vehicle that brought you here involves your relationships with yourself and others including love, family, work, friendships and spiritual relationships. A clear sign that you are stuck at the "expectation" vs "reality" intersection is when you are unable to move beyond disappointment, frustration, anxiety, anger, exhaustion and inertia.
Renewed Behavioral Health & Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC, LPC, VTT, ACS
Verified Verified
Camp Springs, MD 20746 (Online Only)
Renew your mind, discover unhealthy patterns in your relationships, strengthen family bonds, and heal from invisible wounds. We are an agency that is invested in our clients shifting towards emotional health, healing and wholeness.
Renew your mind, discover unhealthy patterns in your relationships, strengthen family bonds, and heal from invisible wounds. We are an agency that is invested in our clients shifting towards emotional health, healing and wholeness.
Clients present with a variety of troubling thoughts and feelings perceived as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, marital discord, parenting stress, or communication struggles.
Clients present with a variety of troubling thoughts and feelings perceived as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, marital discord, parenting stress, or communication struggles.
My clients range from adolescents to adults, presenting with concerns around depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, family discord, work & academic stress/conflict, gender and sexual identity, racism, and relationship problems. I have worked with individuals who are coming to therapy for the first time and those who want a change of pace in their journey; what all my clients have in common is that they're ready and willing to start.
My clients range from adolescents to adults, presenting with concerns around depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, family discord, work & academic stress/conflict, gender and sexual identity, racism, and relationship problems. I have worked with individuals who are coming to therapy for the first time and those who want a change of pace in their journey; what all my clients have in common is that they're ready and willing to start.
Online Therapists
Kate Kelley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, RN, LPC, ImagoEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I bring a wide range of life experiences as well as a significant depth of education in Imago Relationship theory to the couples I counsel. I promote and respect each partner's individual worldview. My hope is that my couples celebrate the differences that each partner brings to their union. I facilitate a dialogue process that can be incorporated into the couple's relationship toolbox. In trusting the process of dialogue, I find that the couple shifts from distance to connection when they learn the "real story" as to why their partner's behavior or reactive energy occurs.
I bring a wide range of life experiences as well as a significant depth of education in Imago Relationship theory to the couples I counsel. I promote and respect each partner's individual worldview. My hope is that my couples celebrate the differences that each partner brings to their union. I facilitate a dialogue process that can be incorporated into the couple's relationship toolbox. In trusting the process of dialogue, I find that the couple shifts from distance to connection when they learn the "real story" as to why their partner's behavior or reactive energy occurs.
Morgan Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20816 (Online Only)
Certified in EMDR and cross-trained in IFS, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Polyvagal, my approach is tailored to each person and what works best for you.
Accepting new clients! My clients oftentimes say they struggle with symptoms such as recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, problematic family dynamics, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), pain, headaches, and more. Through a mixture of talk therapy and body centered approaches, we explore sources of symptoms with curiosity and build on your strengths to move toward feeling more grounded, presence, and connected.
Certified in EMDR and cross-trained in IFS, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Polyvagal, my approach is tailored to each person and what works best for you.
Accepting new clients! My clients oftentimes say they struggle with symptoms such as recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, problematic family dynamics, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), pain, headaches, and more. Through a mixture of talk therapy and body centered approaches, we explore sources of symptoms with curiosity and build on your strengths to move toward feeling more grounded, presence, and connected.
Other areas of special interest to me are pet loss issues, adult children of alcoholics, and couples' communication (I am a Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist).
For the past 4 decades plus, I have specialized in LGBTQ issues. I currently focus on gender identity issues and assist my transgender clients with navigating their often challenging journeys. As an "out" cisgender lesbian practitioner, I strive to help my LGBTQ clients travel from a place of shame to pride. Much of our work centers on self- esteem and the ways in which homophobia and transphobia impact so many areas of our lives-including family, career, and our intimate relationships. I love animals and also do veterinary counseling and consulting. My style is interactive and casual. I highly value your confidentiality.
Other areas of special interest to me are pet loss issues, adult children of alcoholics, and couples' communication (I am a Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist).
For the past 4 decades plus, I have specialized in LGBTQ issues. I currently focus on gender identity issues and assist my transgender clients with navigating their often challenging journeys. As an "out" cisgender lesbian practitioner, I strive to help my LGBTQ clients travel from a place of shame to pride. Much of our work centers on self- esteem and the ways in which homophobia and transphobia impact so many areas of our lives-including family, career, and our intimate relationships. I love animals and also do veterinary counseling and consulting. My style is interactive and casual. I highly value your confidentiality.
Carolyn (Carrie) J Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Beach, MD 20714
Having skills and knowing what to expect, we succeed! Certifications: Imago Therapy (seen on Oprah),Relationship Enhancement (NIRE Faculty member and Director: Stepfamily Programs),advanced member Stepfamily Foundation.
Do you want more happiness and success in your life? Do you want to reduce stress and have healthier relationships? Has it been hard getting what you want out of life and having people understand what's really on your mind and in your heart? Are those you love not being loving?. When the things we want the most seem out of reach, we can feel anxious, depressed and even angry. Learn to get more of what you want from life and feel more understood, respected, loved and successful Transform your life. WE CAN HELP AND WE DO!
Having skills and knowing what to expect, we succeed! Certifications: Imago Therapy (seen on Oprah),Relationship Enhancement (NIRE Faculty member and Director: Stepfamily Programs),advanced member Stepfamily Foundation.
Do you want more happiness and success in your life? Do you want to reduce stress and have healthier relationships? Has it been hard getting what you want out of life and having people understand what's really on your mind and in your heart? Are those you love not being loving?. When the things we want the most seem out of reach, we can feel anxious, depressed and even angry. Learn to get more of what you want from life and feel more understood, respected, loved and successful Transform your life. WE CAN HELP AND WE DO!
Picking a therapist to work with can be overwhelming. Feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist is critical. During our first session we will explore what brought you to me. Together we identify your struggles, develop a treatment plan, discuss whether you feel comfortable with me, and that our plan makes sense to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. A certified IMAGO, Gottman, Equine Assisted and Diplomat in Sex Therapy, we will talk openly and candidly about your life. Together, we will explore your concerns, past and present and mindfully identify changes for you to consider.
Picking a therapist to work with can be overwhelming. Feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist is critical. During our first session we will explore what brought you to me. Together we identify your struggles, develop a treatment plan, discuss whether you feel comfortable with me, and that our plan makes sense to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. A certified IMAGO, Gottman, Equine Assisted and Diplomat in Sex Therapy, we will talk openly and candidly about your life. Together, we will explore your concerns, past and present and mindfully identify changes for you to consider.
Tory Joseph
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I offer a warm, accepting approach to my clients. With over 20 years of experience as a workshop presenter, parent educator and counselor, I have experienced positive results with hundreds of families. Using Imago Relationship Therapy, I work with couples on improving relationships. Teaching positive parenting techniques, I help parents of both young children and teens to solve problems, and create a healthy, successful family life.
I offer a warm, accepting approach to my clients. With over 20 years of experience as a workshop presenter, parent educator and counselor, I have experienced positive results with hundreds of families. Using Imago Relationship Therapy, I work with couples on improving relationships. Teaching positive parenting techniques, I help parents of both young children and teens to solve problems, and create a healthy, successful family life.
Chetana Bhat
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I am trained in Imago Therapy, Gottman Method, Executive Coaching, and Well-being Coaching.
Life can be stressful. Most people are stressed and overwhelmed for various reasons including personal, professional, and societal issues. Leaders of organizations are working hard to manage changes along with caring for employee well-being. Many couples are experiencing increased strain on their relationships. If you are looking to improve your leadership skills and executive presence, want to maintain healthy work-life balance, or want to improve your well-being and relationships, give me a call. If you want to join a peer group of professionals or a stress management group, give me a call to find out more.
I am trained in Imago Therapy, Gottman Method, Executive Coaching, and Well-being Coaching.
Life can be stressful. Most people are stressed and overwhelmed for various reasons including personal, professional, and societal issues. Leaders of organizations are working hard to manage changes along with caring for employee well-being. Many couples are experiencing increased strain on their relationships. If you are looking to improve your leadership skills and executive presence, want to maintain healthy work-life balance, or want to improve your well-being and relationships, give me a call. If you want to join a peer group of professionals or a stress management group, give me a call to find out more.
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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.