Imago Therapists in Ulster County, NY
Academic and training background includes a Masters in Clinical Social Work at New York University (1988); an advanced certification in Imago Relationship Therapy (1992); Core-Energetics Training (2003).
Tired of feeling like something’s missing? So many of us have unknowingly disconnected from our Original Nature, the one that is playful, loving, kind, creative and fearless. Some of us remember our true nature as a child and how free and open we felt. Why have we become so disconnected from it? Short answer is: FEAR…fear of failure, loss, rejection, abandonment. All of this fear leads to creating walls/barriers in an attempt to feel safe but it’s just perpetuates more suffering and keeps us feeling disconnected from those we love. Come and explore with me how to remove protective barriers and love authentically!
Academic and training background includes a Masters in Clinical Social Work at New York University (1988); an advanced certification in Imago Relationship Therapy (1992); Core-Energetics Training (2003).
Tired of feeling like something’s missing? So many of us have unknowingly disconnected from our Original Nature, the one that is playful, loving, kind, creative and fearless. Some of us remember our true nature as a child and how free and open we felt. Why have we become so disconnected from it? Short answer is: FEAR…fear of failure, loss, rejection, abandonment. All of this fear leads to creating walls/barriers in an attempt to feel safe but it’s just perpetuates more suffering and keeps us feeling disconnected from those we love. Come and explore with me how to remove protective barriers and love authentically!
Bonnie Hirschhorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LP, NCPsyA, LCSW, LCAT, BC-ATR
Verified Verified
New Paltz, NY 12561
Bonnie Hirschhorn is a highly skilled therapist with two masters degrees in Art Therapy and in Social Work. She has advanced training in couples therapy, hypnosis, psychodrama, and expressive psychoanalysis. She is NY State Licensed in three areas, as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and is a Certified Imago Couple's Therapist.
Bonnie Hirschhorn is a highly skilled therapist with two masters degrees in Art Therapy and in Social Work. She has advanced training in couples therapy, hypnosis, psychodrama, and expressive psychoanalysis. She is NY State Licensed in three areas, as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and is a Certified Imago Couple's Therapist.
I work well with couples and individuals. My personal experience with meditation and mindfulness and extensive training in various modalities is front and center for guiding clients towards a balanced, self regulated and awesome life. I am a trained IMAGO therapist (Harville Hendrix's work). Clients/couples who suffer from anxiety, despair and depression will find my practice not only helpful but enlivening. I consider healing through the lens of a wellness model and not a pathological one. Sometimes it's the greatest struggle that brings about the greatest positive change.
I work well with couples and individuals. My personal experience with meditation and mindfulness and extensive training in various modalities is front and center for guiding clients towards a balanced, self regulated and awesome life. I am a trained IMAGO therapist (Harville Hendrix's work). Clients/couples who suffer from anxiety, despair and depression will find my practice not only helpful but enlivening. I consider healing through the lens of a wellness model and not a pathological one. Sometimes it's the greatest struggle that brings about the greatest positive change.
Hello Everyone! I work with individuals and couples. I teach couples simple, proven, and easy to learn skills from Harville Hendrix's Imago Relationship Therapy that partners can use to repair, or improve their current, and future relationships. I work with adults to help them understand what caused the stuck places in their lives and together we collaborate to create solutions that heal those issues and create positive change.
Hello Everyone! I work with individuals and couples. I teach couples simple, proven, and easy to learn skills from Harville Hendrix's Imago Relationship Therapy that partners can use to repair, or improve their current, and future relationships. I work with adults to help them understand what caused the stuck places in their lives and together we collaborate to create solutions that heal those issues and create positive change.
Ken Hollander
Licensed Psychoanalyst, NCPsyA, CIRT, CGT, MBA, MA
Verified Verified
Kingston, NY 12401
I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and will work with you and your spouse or partner to shift how you listen and communicate with each other.
Limited space available for new couples clients. Do you want to improve your communications within a relationship or work on other couples issues? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression; or perhaps you're going through a life, relationship or career transition? Is there a part of you that wants to make things happen for yourself, to create change, to make things better? I am ready to provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore the many possibilities that are out there for you, and "try on" new ways of experiencing yourself in the world.
I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and will work with you and your spouse or partner to shift how you listen and communicate with each other.
Limited space available for new couples clients. Do you want to improve your communications within a relationship or work on other couples issues? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression; or perhaps you're going through a life, relationship or career transition? Is there a part of you that wants to make things happen for yourself, to create change, to make things better? I am ready to provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore the many possibilities that are out there for you, and "try on" new ways of experiencing yourself in the world.
Rebecca Hendrix
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodstock, NY 12498
I use Imago, Emotionally Focused Therapy and a deep intuitive sense to identify underlying issues depending on what is presenting itself in each moment.
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 use Imago, Emotionally Focused Therapy and a deep intuitive sense to identify underlying issues depending on what is presenting itself in each moment.
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.
Ellen Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-R, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Paltz, NY 12561 (Online Only)
Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of witnessing people’s resilience and capacity to heal as they face challenging life situations, and transitions. Given my background in nutrition, yoga and other mind-body approaches, I hold a holistic lens; I can help you let go of limiting beliefs, become more attuned to your body, help you reduce stress, improve mood and make changes that will enhance the quality of your life. Whether you are dealing with a life stressor, an illness, or want to heal from past trauma, we can work collaboratively to help you find greater meaning, purpose, vitality and ease in your life.
Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of witnessing people’s resilience and capacity to heal as they face challenging life situations, and transitions. Given my background in nutrition, yoga and other mind-body approaches, I hold a holistic lens; I can help you let go of limiting beliefs, become more attuned to your body, help you reduce stress, improve mood and make changes that will enhance the quality of your life. Whether you are dealing with a life stressor, an illness, or want to heal from past trauma, we can work collaboratively to help you find greater meaning, purpose, vitality and ease in your life.
Kara Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
High Falls, NY 12440 (Online Only)
I can assist you to explore what keeps you stuck and to make long-term changes in your life. Through the process we can help you improve your relationships, deal with parenting issues, improve your mood, decrease fears and reach your life goals. I am trained in both psychodynamic interpersonal therapy and short-term modalities. I believe in working on the integration of physical health (diet, exercise, sleep, medical problems) to improve mental health. I will assist you to identify your health goals and make lifestyle changes.
I can assist you to explore what keeps you stuck and to make long-term changes in your life. Through the process we can help you improve your relationships, deal with parenting issues, improve your mood, decrease fears and reach your life goals. I am trained in both psychodynamic interpersonal therapy and short-term modalities. I believe in working on the integration of physical health (diet, exercise, sleep, medical problems) to improve mental health. I will assist you to identify your health goals and make lifestyle changes.
Accepting Clients! My goal is to help you get as many aspects of your life as possible into good standing. We’ll figure out your stuck points & hurts, where they are coloring your world, & how we can change your internal narrative. I like to incorporate yogic embodiment practices, to provide a deep, transformational healing experience; breath work, visualization, mindfulness, meditation, body movement, mantras, & affirmations. By holding space for your emotions, & allowing them to be experienced in an embodied way, the ‘energy in motion’, is released, creating ease & an awareness of new thoughts, feelings & pathways forward.
Accepting Clients! My goal is to help you get as many aspects of your life as possible into good standing. We’ll figure out your stuck points & hurts, where they are coloring your world, & how we can change your internal narrative. I like to incorporate yogic embodiment practices, to provide a deep, transformational healing experience; breath work, visualization, mindfulness, meditation, body movement, mantras, & affirmations. By holding space for your emotions, & allowing them to be experienced in an embodied way, the ‘energy in motion’, is released, creating ease & an awareness of new thoughts, feelings & pathways forward.
Therapy provides a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore one’s current life situations and ongoing patterns such as how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy is a source of support when life events overwhelm us or conditions such as anxiety or depression affect our well being. We may discover in therapy that beliefs or ways of behaving no longer serve us and new ideas and ways of being can be discovered and learned that bring greater ease and enjoyment to our lives
Therapy provides a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore one’s current life situations and ongoing patterns such as how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy is a source of support when life events overwhelm us or conditions such as anxiety or depression affect our well being. We may discover in therapy that beliefs or ways of behaving no longer serve us and new ideas and ways of being can be discovered and learned that bring greater ease and enjoyment to our lives
Amy Benedict
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Paltz, NY 12561
A well lived life inevitably presents challenges. It is natural and healthy to seek out support to help you through. I'm honored to welcome individuals, couples and families into therapy where both inner and relational awareness can grow and develop. Our work together will build on your strengths. We'll explore the roots of your distress, where you're stuck, and why. Shedding light on frustrating patterns, disconnection, trauma, depression, anxiety and grief can reveal a path to a deeper more compassionate connection with yourself -- opening up new possibilities for your life and relationships.
A well lived life inevitably presents challenges. It is natural and healthy to seek out support to help you through. I'm honored to welcome individuals, couples and families into therapy where both inner and relational awareness can grow and develop. Our work together will build on your strengths. We'll explore the roots of your distress, where you're stuck, and why. Shedding light on frustrating patterns, disconnection, trauma, depression, anxiety and grief can reveal a path to a deeper more compassionate connection with yourself -- opening up new possibilities for your life and relationships.
As your therapist, my first concern is to create a safe and supportive place where you can explore what brings you to therapy. Whether you feel stuck in an unfulfilling relationship or are searching for more meaning in your day to day life, my approach will bring movement and change. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy and we will practice authentic, present-centered dialogue including emotions held in the body. As we explore what is happening in the moment we often create new experiences that can replace old, obsolete or no longer use full patterns of belief.
As your therapist, my first concern is to create a safe and supportive place where you can explore what brings you to therapy. Whether you feel stuck in an unfulfilling relationship or are searching for more meaning in your day to day life, my approach will bring movement and change. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy and we will practice authentic, present-centered dialogue including emotions held in the body. As we explore what is happening in the moment we often create new experiences that can replace old, obsolete or no longer use full patterns of belief.
Dee Dee Goldpaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Woodstock, NY 12498
My passion is supporting clients on their path to personal, spiritual, and relational growth. I strive to create a non-judgmental and affirming space where clients can bring their full selves to therapy. I specialize in working with survivors of sexual and relational trauma, people from the LGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals looking to develop deeper spiritual insight including during times of life transitions. My work is grounded in sex-positivity, anti-oppression, somatics, and pleasure.
My passion is supporting clients on their path to personal, spiritual, and relational growth. I strive to create a non-judgmental and affirming space where clients can bring their full selves to therapy. I specialize in working with survivors of sexual and relational trauma, people from the LGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals looking to develop deeper spiritual insight including during times of life transitions. My work is grounded in sex-positivity, anti-oppression, somatics, and pleasure.
After 33 years of experience, I remain honored to help people with the most difficult challenges. Getting in there and making sure you leave my office with new thoughts and connections assures time well spent. Take your time and choose your therapist carefully…but do it!
After 33 years of experience, I remain honored to help people with the most difficult challenges. Getting in there and making sure you leave my office with new thoughts and connections assures time well spent. Take your time and choose your therapist carefully…but do it!
As a holistic psychotherapist and deep soul diver, I view every life as a sacred story that is open to interpretation, especially your own. In many ways, I consider myself a spiritual midwife of sorts, helping you emerge from difficult life transitions with more confidence, clarity, and compassion for yourself and others because, after all, we're only human. I take an intuitive, informed and sometimes playful approach to self discovery that respects each person's unique strengths, gifts, and situation. My clients often tell me they feel very seen and understood, and that my insights are very helpful.
As a holistic psychotherapist and deep soul diver, I view every life as a sacred story that is open to interpretation, especially your own. In many ways, I consider myself a spiritual midwife of sorts, helping you emerge from difficult life transitions with more confidence, clarity, and compassion for yourself and others because, after all, we're only human. I take an intuitive, informed and sometimes playful approach to self discovery that respects each person's unique strengths, gifts, and situation. My clients often tell me they feel very seen and understood, and that my insights are very helpful.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people to achieve emotional health, vitality and well being. My clients are typically successful and educated, but might be wrestling with depression and anxiety, or seeking help with family, career, or relationship issues. I will work with you to build your strengths, capitalize on inner resources and solve unresolved issues.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people to achieve emotional health, vitality and well being. My clients are typically successful and educated, but might be wrestling with depression and anxiety, or seeking help with family, career, or relationship issues. I will work with you to build your strengths, capitalize on inner resources and solve unresolved issues.
Connections Counseling Psychotherapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Ph D
Verified Verified
New Paltz, NY 12561 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Connections Counseling Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC offers only virtual therapy, for individuals and couples, at this time. Our staff each has a unique approach to therapy, and all are caring and experienced. Ruth Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D., and Richard Coleman, LMSW are experienced in and passionate about couples' work and trauma. Tina Iler, LCSWR is taking no new clients at this time. She specializes in Motivational Interviewing practice; she also gives clinical supervision and trainings for therapists. Andrew Schaeffer, CSCS, LMHC intern, is running a coping group currently. More at www.connectionscounseling.org
Connections Counseling Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC offers only virtual therapy, for individuals and couples, at this time. Our staff each has a unique approach to therapy, and all are caring and experienced. Ruth Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D., and Richard Coleman, LMSW are experienced in and passionate about couples' work and trauma. Tina Iler, LCSWR is taking no new clients at this time. She specializes in Motivational Interviewing practice; she also gives clinical supervision and trainings for therapists. Andrew Schaeffer, CSCS, LMHC intern, is running a coping group currently. More at www.connectionscounseling.org
I don't know what to say here and that is okay! With acceptance of this I can be present in curiosity and openness. Support of my clients begins here. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples to help them tap into their innate power to heal. Whether suffering from anxiety, heart-ache, depression, or deep trauma, behind all these symptoms exists a path to wholeness.
I don't know what to say here and that is okay! With acceptance of this I can be present in curiosity and openness. Support of my clients begins here. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples to help them tap into their innate power to heal. Whether suffering from anxiety, heart-ache, depression, or deep trauma, behind all these symptoms exists a path to wholeness.
Kristy (Kris) LaRocca
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New Paltz, NY 12561 (Online Only)
My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where you feel safe, non-judged, and truly seen and heard. Building a trusting and authentic connection is essential before real therapy work can begin. I collaborate with clients to deepen self-understanding, find meaning in life's challenges, and ultimately live more fully and authentically. I take an integrative, holistic approach tailored to each client's unique and evolving needs. Understanding the mind-body connection, I incorporate somatic strategies to build embodied awareness and regulation skills. My training allows me to attune to the profound wisdom held in the body.
My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where you feel safe, non-judged, and truly seen and heard. Building a trusting and authentic connection is essential before real therapy work can begin. I collaborate with clients to deepen self-understanding, find meaning in life's challenges, and ultimately live more fully and authentically. I take an integrative, holistic approach tailored to each client's unique and evolving needs. Understanding the mind-body connection, I incorporate somatic strategies to build embodied awareness and regulation skills. My training allows me to attune to the profound wisdom held in the body.
Emily S Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodstock, NY 12498
Therapy provides the space to challenge self defeating beliefs and see oneself more clearly. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment. My specialties and areas of interest include helping people overcome feeings of shame, depression and anxiety. I'll support you in your life transitions and when you're feeling afraid or unfulfilled. A lot of my work is around relationship challenges of all kinds. My goal is to help you understand and accept yourself. My goal is also to help you learn how to help yourself.
Therapy provides the space to challenge self defeating beliefs and see oneself more clearly. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment. My specialties and areas of interest include helping people overcome feeings of shame, depression and anxiety. I'll support you in your life transitions and when you're feeling afraid or unfulfilled. A lot of my work is around relationship challenges of all kinds. My goal is to help you understand and accept yourself. My goal is also to help you learn how to help yourself.
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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.