Imago Therapists in New York, NY
My approach is primarily psychodynamic although I incorporate techniques from many traditions such as cognitive, gestalt, Imago therapy for couples and mindfulness techniques for overcoming anxiety.
We all have the capacity to heal, both ourselves and our relationships so that we may grow to our fullest potential. I have over thirty years of experience dedicated to facilitating that process. I provide a safe and nurturing environment as the foundation for any work we do. Together we will explore your past and present, helping you face and move beyond toxic memories, change old, dysfunctional patterns, and develop your strengths. You will learn to free yourself from stuck places and rediscover yourself in vital, new ways
My approach is primarily psychodynamic although I incorporate techniques from many traditions such as cognitive, gestalt, Imago therapy for couples and mindfulness techniques for overcoming anxiety.
We all have the capacity to heal, both ourselves and our relationships so that we may grow to our fullest potential. I have over thirty years of experience dedicated to facilitating that process. I provide a safe and nurturing environment as the foundation for any work we do. Together we will explore your past and present, helping you face and move beyond toxic memories, change old, dysfunctional patterns, and develop your strengths. You will learn to free yourself from stuck places and rediscover yourself in vital, new ways
I am trained in and use various techniques such as REBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Imago, Structural Family Therapy etc.
Are you feeling unsatisfied in your life? Are you experiencing relationship issues or struggling with difficult feelings? Perhaps you are eager to break out of your situation and ready for a change - I can help. Working with me, you have someone on your side, who is completely invested in your personal success. I am non-judgmental, compassionate and always meet my clients exactly where they are. As your therapist, I will assist you in a journey to become your very best version of yourself. Together we will create a safe place to address issues that are holding you back from creating the life you want.
I am trained in and use various techniques such as REBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Imago, Structural Family Therapy etc.
Are you feeling unsatisfied in your life? Are you experiencing relationship issues or struggling with difficult feelings? Perhaps you are eager to break out of your situation and ready for a change - I can help. Working with me, you have someone on your side, who is completely invested in your personal success. I am non-judgmental, compassionate and always meet my clients exactly where they are. As your therapist, I will assist you in a journey to become your very best version of yourself. Together we will create a safe place to address issues that are holding you back from creating the life you want.
Stephanie M Sterling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
I am also a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and enjoy helping couples navigate through the difficulties they are experiencing in a safe and supportive environment.
I work primarily with young adults and adults who are looking for effective, sustainable solutions to deal with life's daily challenges. I enjoy helping my clients remove obstacles that are keeping them stuck so they can reach their goals and more. I believe that the therapeutic bond is of primary importance especially when it feels difficult or scary or even exciting and new. I have a strong presence and my clients know I am with them through the entire process. I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), whenever it is appropriate, to help the process move along.
I am also a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and enjoy helping couples navigate through the difficulties they are experiencing in a safe and supportive environment.
I work primarily with young adults and adults who are looking for effective, sustainable solutions to deal with life's daily challenges. I enjoy helping my clients remove obstacles that are keeping them stuck so they can reach their goals and more. I believe that the therapeutic bond is of primary importance especially when it feels difficult or scary or even exciting and new. I have a strong presence and my clients know I am with them through the entire process. I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), whenever it is appropriate, to help the process move along.
Lisa E Haberman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
In addition, I do Imago Relationship Therapy with couples.
I provide supportive, psychodynamic, interactive therapy to individuals and couples. In the process of deeply exploring underlying reasons for pain and undesired behavior, I also focus on client's strengths, some of which are often undiscovered. I tailor the treatment to the client's needs and use an eclectic approach. I prefer to work with clients who are motivated and curious. My treatment approach is not limited to talk therapy. My specialites include: EMDR, which is particularly helpful to clients who are stuck in an unwanted pattern of behavior and/or who have experienced trauma.
In addition, I do Imago Relationship Therapy with couples.
I provide supportive, psychodynamic, interactive therapy to individuals and couples. In the process of deeply exploring underlying reasons for pain and undesired behavior, I also focus on client's strengths, some of which are often undiscovered. I tailor the treatment to the client's needs and use an eclectic approach. I prefer to work with clients who are motivated and curious. My treatment approach is not limited to talk therapy. My specialites include: EMDR, which is particularly helpful to clients who are stuck in an unwanted pattern of behavior and/or who have experienced trauma.
As a fully trained Imago relationship therapist, I can help you identify and transform past wounds and behaviors, so that you can connect more deeply and lovingly with your partner.
Live the life you've always wanted. Life presents us with opportunities and challenges, but what often thwarts us from realizing those opportunities and overcoming those challenges is ourselves. I am an empathic, psychoanalytically- trained therapist with 25 years of experience who will work with you to overcome fears and unravel the knots of the past and present, so that you can fully realize the authentic life you so desire and deserve. Over the years, I have helped people from all walks of life deal with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, family stress, life transitions and more.
As a fully trained Imago relationship therapist, I can help you identify and transform past wounds and behaviors, so that you can connect more deeply and lovingly with your partner.
Live the life you've always wanted. Life presents us with opportunities and challenges, but what often thwarts us from realizing those opportunities and overcoming those challenges is ourselves. I am an empathic, psychoanalytically- trained therapist with 25 years of experience who will work with you to overcome fears and unravel the knots of the past and present, so that you can fully realize the authentic life you so desire and deserve. Over the years, I have helped people from all walks of life deal with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, family stress, life transitions and more.
My integrative approach combines techniques from various models, including mindfulness, EMDR, and IMAGO to tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique attachment needs.
Navigating life decisions and coping with challenging experiences can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Finding the right therapist to support you through this journey is crucial, and my goal is to ensure you feel understood and supported from our very first meeting. I strive to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your concerns, uncover your strengths, and develop new skills. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, and other stressors that may affect their relationships and overall well-being.
My integrative approach combines techniques from various models, including mindfulness, EMDR, and IMAGO to tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique attachment needs.
Navigating life decisions and coping with challenging experiences can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Finding the right therapist to support you through this journey is crucial, and my goal is to ensure you feel understood and supported from our very first meeting. I strive to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your concerns, uncover your strengths, and develop new skills. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, and other stressors that may affect their relationships and overall well-being.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples. I have worked successfully with people experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment-related difficulties, self esteem issues, relationship issues, family conflicts. My style incorporates uses of Mindfulness and DBT approaches, Attachment Theory, Imago therapy and Internal Family Systems. I believe in a mind, body, spirit approach to treatment and I work with my clients to help them find their own answers and listen to their own voice. I am here to be a mirror, a guide, and a confidant for you to partner with during your time of need.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples. I have worked successfully with people experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment-related difficulties, self esteem issues, relationship issues, family conflicts. My style incorporates uses of Mindfulness and DBT approaches, Attachment Theory, Imago therapy and Internal Family Systems. I believe in a mind, body, spirit approach to treatment and I work with my clients to help them find their own answers and listen to their own voice. I am here to be a mirror, a guide, and a confidant for you to partner with during your time of need.
Stuart J. Levinson, LCSW, P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
My specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy, implementing methods that include Interpersonal Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, EMDR, IMAGO Therapy, and Supportive Milieu Therapy.
I have 23 years experience treating patients with anxiety issues, depression issues, O-CD issues, stage of life issues, stress reduction issues, marital/relationship issues, behavioral issues, mood disorders, career issues, self-esteem issues, anger management issues, adult ADHD, sexual identity issues, attachment issues, self-harm issues, and Bi-polar issues.
My specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy, implementing methods that include Interpersonal Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, EMDR, IMAGO Therapy, and Supportive Milieu Therapy.
I have 23 years experience treating patients with anxiety issues, depression issues, O-CD issues, stage of life issues, stress reduction issues, marital/relationship issues, behavioral issues, mood disorders, career issues, self-esteem issues, anger management issues, adult ADHD, sexual identity issues, attachment issues, self-harm issues, and Bi-polar issues.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples build supportive relationships through safe communication in which feelings and needs are expressed in a way that can be heard and understood.
I have decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve positive change through an engaged active process. I work with challenging situations like loss, career or relationship problems. I help people alleviate the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or low self esteem. I help clients manage the pressure of lives that are too busy, or get to know and express themselves more deeply. I help couples with problems that drive them apart, learn to communicate and resolves them. This enables them to rebuild loving suppportive relationships. Please visit my website to learn more about my work.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples build supportive relationships through safe communication in which feelings and needs are expressed in a way that can be heard and understood.
I have decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve positive change through an engaged active process. I work with challenging situations like loss, career or relationship problems. I help people alleviate the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or low self esteem. I help clients manage the pressure of lives that are too busy, or get to know and express themselves more deeply. I help couples with problems that drive them apart, learn to communicate and resolves them. This enables them to rebuild loving suppportive relationships. Please visit my website to learn more about my work.
Jennifer Stone-Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003
I also have specialized trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago therapy, Sex therapy, and working with LGBTQ individuals and couples.
Therapy is about listening in-depth - to stories of our past and present, to our emotions, our affects, and our ways of relating. I create a safe space to listen carefully and empathically to help you understand how you have developed into who you are, and what gets in the way in the here and now. There are many ways to do this work. I believe the most important place to start in any modality is by establishing a solid therapeutic alliance. This relationship becomes a vehicle for exploring other ways of relating. I have a particular interest in childhood trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I also have specialized trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago therapy, Sex therapy, and working with LGBTQ individuals and couples.
Therapy is about listening in-depth - to stories of our past and present, to our emotions, our affects, and our ways of relating. I create a safe space to listen carefully and empathically to help you understand how you have developed into who you are, and what gets in the way in the here and now. There are many ways to do this work. I believe the most important place to start in any modality is by establishing a solid therapeutic alliance. This relationship becomes a vehicle for exploring other ways of relating. I have a particular interest in childhood trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Roberto Ramos, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
I work with culturally diverse clients using the following : Internal Family Systems (IFS), Imago relationship therapy, 12-Step, and EMDR interventions.
I welcome you on your path to personal growth. Self discovery is an important and very personal journey in ones life and requires careful consideration on how to navigate it. I provide a caring, safe and authentic connection in the therapeutic relationship. We work collaboratively to explore and resolve your concerns and improve the quality of your life. For some, the burden of the pain and suffering can be overwhelming. Together we will take steps in creating an awareness of your emotional world while we minimize your distress and maximize your pursuit of your life goals,
I work with culturally diverse clients using the following : Internal Family Systems (IFS), Imago relationship therapy, 12-Step, and EMDR interventions.
I welcome you on your path to personal growth. Self discovery is an important and very personal journey in ones life and requires careful consideration on how to navigate it. I provide a caring, safe and authentic connection in the therapeutic relationship. We work collaboratively to explore and resolve your concerns and improve the quality of your life. For some, the burden of the pain and suffering can be overwhelming. Together we will take steps in creating an awareness of your emotional world while we minimize your distress and maximize your pursuit of your life goals,
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Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
I combine principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Imago, Gottman, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness skills, concrete coping skills to increase awareness, calm, and an overall sense of ease and wellbeing.
I help individuals and couples navigate transitional phases and sabotage. I also work with addictions, including love addiction, food and body image issues. Technology and over-working too. Family estrangement. Recovering from infidelity. Relational conflicts at home and work. Attention deficit issues. My professional experience is varied and spans over 40 years. It is this role as a therapist that blends well with my life experience and my extensive training. Therapy is life-changing, and we all deserve to thrive, change old patterns, accept what may be unchangeable, feel at ease with the past, and feel grounded in the present.
I combine principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Imago, Gottman, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness skills, concrete coping skills to increase awareness, calm, and an overall sense of ease and wellbeing.
I help individuals and couples navigate transitional phases and sabotage. I also work with addictions, including love addiction, food and body image issues. Technology and over-working too. Family estrangement. Recovering from infidelity. Relational conflicts at home and work. Attention deficit issues. My professional experience is varied and spans over 40 years. It is this role as a therapist that blends well with my life experience and my extensive training. Therapy is life-changing, and we all deserve to thrive, change old patterns, accept what may be unchangeable, feel at ease with the past, and feel grounded in the present.
Antonio Carratelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10036 (Online Only)
In work with couples I pull from Imago Therapy and The Gottman Method.
Hey there! Antonio here. I believe therapy is the most valuable investment one can make in themselves. Therefore, I attune my therapeutic approach to foster connection with you. In this safe environment we will uncover barriers, obvious and hidden, that keep you from the fullest expression of yourself. I can help you address concerns from: depression/anxiety, work/life balance, change/transition, conflict in families/relationships, and executive functioning.
In work with couples I pull from Imago Therapy and The Gottman Method.
Hey there! Antonio here. I believe therapy is the most valuable investment one can make in themselves. Therefore, I attune my therapeutic approach to foster connection with you. In this safe environment we will uncover barriers, obvious and hidden, that keep you from the fullest expression of yourself. I can help you address concerns from: depression/anxiety, work/life balance, change/transition, conflict in families/relationships, and executive functioning.
I use an Imago Relational approach to couples therapy.
If you have persistent worries or obstacles that stand in the way of living more fully, this could be a good time to have a consultation. My style is compassionate, listening fully and deeply providing you with the tools to make positive changes. I will work with you to create a safe and collaborative environment whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with relationships or work, issues of sexuality, LGTB, life transitions and loss, or addictive behavior.
I hold an MSW and a certificate in supervision from NYU, and certificates in Imago Couples Therapy and Group Therapy.
I use an Imago Relational approach to couples therapy.
If you have persistent worries or obstacles that stand in the way of living more fully, this could be a good time to have a consultation. My style is compassionate, listening fully and deeply providing you with the tools to make positive changes. I will work with you to create a safe and collaborative environment whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with relationships or work, issues of sexuality, LGTB, life transitions and loss, or addictive behavior.
I hold an MSW and a certificate in supervision from NYU, and certificates in Imago Couples Therapy and Group Therapy.
My approach to therapy is integrative, informed by modalities such as IFS, family systems, narrative, imago, EFT, somatic resourcing, and psychodynamics.
When we face challenges in life such as difficulties in relationships, life transitions and/or past trauma resurfacing, we can experience isolation, anxiety, sadness and overwhelming feelings. Making an effort to take the first steps towards positive changes is not always easy. Together we will explore difficult emotions and experiences, gain clarity, see new perspectives, and develop ways of living a more balanced life with internal peace.
My approach to therapy is integrative, informed by modalities such as IFS, family systems, narrative, imago, EFT, somatic resourcing, and psychodynamics.
When we face challenges in life such as difficulties in relationships, life transitions and/or past trauma resurfacing, we can experience isolation, anxiety, sadness and overwhelming feelings. Making an effort to take the first steps towards positive changes is not always easy. Together we will explore difficult emotions and experiences, gain clarity, see new perspectives, and develop ways of living a more balanced life with internal peace.
Jill Abramson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10075 (Online Only)
Certified Imago Relationship Therapy, Encounter Centered Couples Therapy, EMDR Certified , Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Addiction Specialist; CASAC since 1991.
With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.
Certified Imago Relationship Therapy, Encounter Centered Couples Therapy, EMDR Certified , Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Addiction Specialist; CASAC since 1991.
With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.
Certified Imago Relationship (Couples) Therapist, Psychodramatist and an EMDR and Meditation/MBSR practitioner.
I am internationally recognized for helping people break negative patterns and improve communication in their relationships. For over 35 years, I've led groups for eating disorder recovery & self-esteem enhancement. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families challenged by depression, various forms of addictions, including co-dependency. I help people manage anger, stress and emotional struggles. With compassion and creativity, I actively engage with people to foster resilience, confidence and self-worth in order to mobilize their strengths, fortify their sense of value and embrace their life journey.
Certified Imago Relationship (Couples) Therapist, Psychodramatist and an EMDR and Meditation/MBSR practitioner.
I am internationally recognized for helping people break negative patterns and improve communication in their relationships. For over 35 years, I've led groups for eating disorder recovery & self-esteem enhancement. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families challenged by depression, various forms of addictions, including co-dependency. I help people manage anger, stress and emotional struggles. With compassion and creativity, I actively engage with people to foster resilience, confidence and self-worth in order to mobilize their strengths, fortify their sense of value and embrace their life journey.
Sandra Lugo Psychotherapy Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MS, DCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
Modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, IMAGO, psychodynamic and relational approaches, are used in my practice.
I've been a therapist for over 20 years, helping individuals and couples improve their lives. Therapy shouldn't be an expensive luxury. I accept many commercial in-network insurances. More than ever, with the recovery from a pandemic, inflation, and lifestyle changes, there is an increase in anxiety, depressed mood, social fears and worry about the future and unknowns.
Modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, IMAGO, psychodynamic and relational approaches, are used in my practice.
I've been a therapist for over 20 years, helping individuals and couples improve their lives. Therapy shouldn't be an expensive luxury. I accept many commercial in-network insurances. More than ever, with the recovery from a pandemic, inflation, and lifestyle changes, there is an increase in anxiety, depressed mood, social fears and worry about the future and unknowns.
Rachel Moheban-Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Are you and your partner are having the same fight over and over again and talking in circles, Are you feeling that romance has been replaced with frustration and distance? I specialize in helping couples stop their negative cycle and create healthier dynamics in their relationship. I am interactive with a box of tools and experience ready for people who are motivated to change their relationship. Whether you are tired of feeling stuck with your partner or having difficulty picking up the pieces from infidelity, I'm honored to begin your journey and helping you through the therapeutic process.
I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Are you and your partner are having the same fight over and over again and talking in circles, Are you feeling that romance has been replaced with frustration and distance? I specialize in helping couples stop their negative cycle and create healthier dynamics in their relationship. I am interactive with a box of tools and experience ready for people who are motivated to change their relationship. Whether you are tired of feeling stuck with your partner or having difficulty picking up the pieces from infidelity, I'm honored to begin your journey and helping you through the therapeutic process.
Rebecca Hendrix
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I have an MA Spiritual Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, am a certified Imago therapist with advanced training in EFT.
Are you at a crossroads and need support, guidance and a road map to guide you through a challenging time? Do you want to understand what is keeping you or your marriage/partnership from moving forward and experiencing joy? We all get stuck, require a little extra support and need to learn new tools to better manage the ups and downs of life to be more connected to ourselves and our partners. My style is compassionate and non judgmental. I provide a safe space where healing can occur. I specialize in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss and spiritual growth.
I have an MA Spiritual Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, am a certified Imago therapist with advanced training in EFT.
Are you at a crossroads and need support, guidance and a road map to guide you through a challenging time? Do you want to understand what is keeping you or your marriage/partnership from moving forward and experiencing joy? We all get stuck, require a little extra support and need to learn new tools to better manage the ups and downs of life to be more connected to ourselves and our partners. My style is compassionate and non judgmental. I provide a safe space where healing can occur. I specialize in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss and spiritual growth.
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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.