Imago Therapists in West Islip, NY
Matthew D Raffaele LCSW P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Islip, NY 11795
We are all the products of our earliest emotional conditioning. A majority of us do not come from ideal upbringings due to the complexities of parenting. As a result, we all experience, and become accustomed to, varying levels of irritation and develop a "pushing away" defense to real intimacy. Because of this common dynamic, many people become creatures of maladaptive habits and develop destructive habits, ego deficits, and severe intimacy issues. If this sounds familiar to you, please consider calling me.
We are all the products of our earliest emotional conditioning. A majority of us do not come from ideal upbringings due to the complexities of parenting. As a result, we all experience, and become accustomed to, varying levels of irritation and develop a "pushing away" defense to real intimacy. Because of this common dynamic, many people become creatures of maladaptive habits and develop destructive habits, ego deficits, and severe intimacy issues. If this sounds familiar to you, please consider calling me.
Are you a non-traditional person looking for a non-traditional therapist? Maybe one that looks like you or that they can personally understand what you are going through, maybe that is me. I am a member of the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities and am familiar with non-traditional lifestyles. I am kink, non-monogamy, LGBTQ+ friendly, and friendly to both traditional and non-traditional faiths and spiritualities. I specialize in working with relationships and families in particular relationship issues, life transitions, family conflict, and opening up previously monogamous relationships.
Are you a non-traditional person looking for a non-traditional therapist? Maybe one that looks like you or that they can personally understand what you are going through, maybe that is me. I am a member of the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities and am familiar with non-traditional lifestyles. I am kink, non-monogamy, LGBTQ+ friendly, and friendly to both traditional and non-traditional faiths and spiritualities. I specialize in working with relationships and families in particular relationship issues, life transitions, family conflict, and opening up previously monogamous relationships.
Dorine D'Angelo, LCSW dba Enlightened Insights
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Islip, NY 11795
Everyone has a right to be heard. I am here to listen to you. Together we can formulate a plan to guide you to the life you were meant to live. Sessions are available at my private office, your office, home, and/or an agreed upon location where you feel most comfortable. Telephone sessions are also available. I will provide a non-judgmental, safe, compassionate time together and you provide the willingness to become truly peaceful and happy. Various modalities are incorporated to provide you with the best solution for you.
Everyone has a right to be heard. I am here to listen to you. Together we can formulate a plan to guide you to the life you were meant to live. Sessions are available at my private office, your office, home, and/or an agreed upon location where you feel most comfortable. Telephone sessions are also available. I will provide a non-judgmental, safe, compassionate time together and you provide the willingness to become truly peaceful and happy. Various modalities are incorporated to provide you with the best solution for you.
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I individually tailor all treatments and use relationship-based theories including Attachment, Imago and Emotionally Focused.
Are you sick and tired of fighting with your spouse or your child? Do you hate the chaos your home seems to always be in? Living with conflict or communication difficulties with family members is exhausting. I can help. You don't have to feel hopeless anymore. As both a behavior specialist and relationship expert, I can help you (or your loved one) to find a better way. I provide evidence-based support to families impacted by a child's conduct problems. I also specialize in helping couples in all stages find their way back to peace and connection.
I individually tailor all treatments and use relationship-based theories including Attachment, Imago and Emotionally Focused.
Are you sick and tired of fighting with your spouse or your child? Do you hate the chaos your home seems to always be in? Living with conflict or communication difficulties with family members is exhausting. I can help. You don't have to feel hopeless anymore. As both a behavior specialist and relationship expert, I can help you (or your loved one) to find a better way. I provide evidence-based support to families impacted by a child's conduct problems. I also specialize in helping couples in all stages find their way back to peace and connection.
Coaching and/or short-term, solution focused therapy in a warm and caring environment. I am a coach as well as a NY-licensed marriage and family therapist focused on solutions. If you are dealing with any unhealthy emotions, individual, couple or relationships problems with family, friends or at work, if you are having parenting difficulties, a school related problem, or if you are dealing with divorce and the children of divorce--don't wait, call me!
Coaching and/or short-term, solution focused therapy in a warm and caring environment. I am a coach as well as a NY-licensed marriage and family therapist focused on solutions. If you are dealing with any unhealthy emotions, individual, couple or relationships problems with family, friends or at work, if you are having parenting difficulties, a school related problem, or if you are dealing with divorce and the children of divorce--don't wait, call me!
Counseling Services of Long Island
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Massapequa, NY 11758
With more than 25 years of success operating a Clinical Social Work practice with high-impact results, Counseling Services of Long Island is a highly regarded and trusted resource for clients and therapists alike throughout the region. We are known for our professional skills, and our compassionate and non-judgmental approach in helping clients achieve positive change, happiness and emotional well-being. We accept many insurance plans, and provide individual, family, group and specialized counseling for couples. We also have a special, copyrighted ADHD program - 'From Distraction to Action' for teens and their parents.
With more than 25 years of success operating a Clinical Social Work practice with high-impact results, Counseling Services of Long Island is a highly regarded and trusted resource for clients and therapists alike throughout the region. We are known for our professional skills, and our compassionate and non-judgmental approach in helping clients achieve positive change, happiness and emotional well-being. We accept many insurance plans, and provide individual, family, group and specialized counseling for couples. We also have a special, copyrighted ADHD program - 'From Distraction to Action' for teens and their parents.
Katherine Orobona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Farmingdale, NY 11735 (Online Only)
Our Childhood, history, and personal myths about ourselves are powerful forces that have the ability to shape our interpersonal relationships and behaviors; worldview and ourselves. At some point, we have all experiences, challenges or life altering experiences that will have the ability to change our trajectory, bring us to a cross road or that will challenge our core beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Through my work with individuals, families and couples I have enjoyed helping others to navigate these obstacles in order to transform these adverse experiences into opportunities of growth.
Our Childhood, history, and personal myths about ourselves are powerful forces that have the ability to shape our interpersonal relationships and behaviors; worldview and ourselves. At some point, we have all experiences, challenges or life altering experiences that will have the ability to change our trajectory, bring us to a cross road or that will challenge our core beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Through my work with individuals, families and couples I have enjoyed helping others to navigate these obstacles in order to transform these adverse experiences into opportunities of growth.
Viola Quintero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Islip, NY 11730
I am a social worker with many years of professional experience in diverse settings. I believe that gives me a unique perspective on how people can face life's challenges and make positive changes in their lives; challenges such as serious illness, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, loneliness, trauma, relationship conflicts, or other emotional or behavioral concerns. I bring this perspective into my practice.
I am a social worker with many years of professional experience in diverse settings. I believe that gives me a unique perspective on how people can face life's challenges and make positive changes in their lives; challenges such as serious illness, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, loneliness, trauma, relationship conflicts, or other emotional or behavioral concerns. I bring this perspective into my practice.
Motherhood Trauma And Couples Therapist Sowania Germain
Counselor, MA, LMHC, PMH-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Babylon, NY 11704 (Online Only)
You are a Mom feeling anxious & overwhelmed and do not know where to start on your journey towards healing. Are struggling to balance motherhood , career and self care? Your trying to go to therapy to talk things through & feel as though talking isn’t working. You’ve tried couples therapy and traditional individual therapy before but you still feel stuck in repetitive arguments and conflicts. It feels like you’ve tried everything that you know to do but nothing has worked….
You are a Mom feeling anxious & overwhelmed and do not know where to start on your journey towards healing. Are struggling to balance motherhood , career and self care? Your trying to go to therapy to talk things through & feel as though talking isn’t working. You’ve tried couples therapy and traditional individual therapy before but you still feel stuck in repetitive arguments and conflicts. It feels like you’ve tried everything that you know to do but nothing has worked….
Rosemary Marcaccio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dix Hills, NY 11746
As an energetic, positive and compassionate healer, I will work with you to understand the origins of your coping strategies and to rid yourself of behaviors that no longer serve you. I am dedicated to teaching self love and compassion, which positively impacts every area of life. Allow me to guide you on your journey of healing with a strengths based approach to improve your health and vitality as well as reach your highest potential!
As an energetic, positive and compassionate healer, I will work with you to understand the origins of your coping strategies and to rid yourself of behaviors that no longer serve you. I am dedicated to teaching self love and compassion, which positively impacts every area of life. Allow me to guide you on your journey of healing with a strengths based approach to improve your health and vitality as well as reach your highest potential!
Are you seeking to define who you are? Know what you want? Identify and grow your strengths? Identify personal or professional passions? Finish high school strong and start to “adult?” Adult better? Parent or Family better? Explore self care strategies to feel empowered and grounded? Love and be loved with confidence? Enjoy your relationship again? Start over in a new career or after divorce? End negative patterns that stunt you? “Health” truly “is wealth,” and we’re fortunate to enjoy the biggest humankind awareness to date that this too includes mental health.
Are you seeking to define who you are? Know what you want? Identify and grow your strengths? Identify personal or professional passions? Finish high school strong and start to “adult?” Adult better? Parent or Family better? Explore self care strategies to feel empowered and grounded? Love and be loved with confidence? Enjoy your relationship again? Start over in a new career or after divorce? End negative patterns that stunt you? “Health” truly “is wealth,” and we’re fortunate to enjoy the biggest humankind awareness to date that this too includes mental health.
Heather Simonson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, CSE, ERYT, RPYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Need a positive change but unsure how to make that happen? Do you want support in strengthening your relationship to deepen your connection and intimacy? Or perhaps your child needs another trusted adult to talk to. No matter the challenge, having the guidance you need enables YOU to make the best choices about the direction of your counseling experience and your life. The benefit of awareness and self-discovery empowers you to transform obstacles to optimum health and happiness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sexuality Educator, Reiki Master and Registered Yoga Teacher, specializing in kids and pre/postnatal.
Need a positive change but unsure how to make that happen? Do you want support in strengthening your relationship to deepen your connection and intimacy? Or perhaps your child needs another trusted adult to talk to. No matter the challenge, having the guidance you need enables YOU to make the best choices about the direction of your counseling experience and your life. The benefit of awareness and self-discovery empowers you to transform obstacles to optimum health and happiness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sexuality Educator, Reiki Master and Registered Yoga Teacher, specializing in kids and pre/postnatal.
LifeWorks Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Islip, NY 11751
LifeWorks is our community's top resource for relationship therapy, individual counseling and behavior intervention. We are a finely tuned, All Specialist Practice where each of our clinicians has an area of expertise from which they work. We believe that you want and need highly trained clinicians involved in your care, especially when the well-being of your family is at stake. If you are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Recovery, Grief/Bereavement, Relationship Difficulties, Child Behavior Issues or Teen Issues, we have a specialist on site who has devoted their career to your area of need.
LifeWorks is our community's top resource for relationship therapy, individual counseling and behavior intervention. We are a finely tuned, All Specialist Practice where each of our clinicians has an area of expertise from which they work. We believe that you want and need highly trained clinicians involved in your care, especially when the well-being of your family is at stake. If you are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Recovery, Grief/Bereavement, Relationship Difficulties, Child Behavior Issues or Teen Issues, we have a specialist on site who has devoted their career to your area of need.
Healing takes place when we make a choice to move forward. You deserve to live a life that brings you peace, abundance and joy! I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Many people believe therapy is an intimidating experience filled with fear and uncertainty. I strive to create an open and safe space for you to feel comfortable at your own pace. I want to help you achieve your goals and adjust to life changes, while enjoying the therapeutic process, collaborating together and building an alliance
Healing takes place when we make a choice to move forward. You deserve to live a life that brings you peace, abundance and joy! I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Many people believe therapy is an intimidating experience filled with fear and uncertainty. I strive to create an open and safe space for you to feel comfortable at your own pace. I want to help you achieve your goals and adjust to life changes, while enjoying the therapeutic process, collaborating together and building an alliance
Are you consumed by negative thoughts and you don't know where to turn? Are you a teenager or adult grappling with unhealthy behaviors that just won’t stop? Toxic thinking patterns, behaviors and relationships can manifest in various forms and significantly impact mental health and overall well-being. Gaining insight into those patterns we easily fall into, is a necessary step to making profound changes in our lives.
Are you consumed by negative thoughts and you don't know where to turn? Are you a teenager or adult grappling with unhealthy behaviors that just won’t stop? Toxic thinking patterns, behaviors and relationships can manifest in various forms and significantly impact mental health and overall well-being. Gaining insight into those patterns we easily fall into, is a necessary step to making profound changes in our lives.
I am the Director of Adolescent and Family Services at Counseling Services of Long Island. At CSLI, we accept many insurance plans, and provide individual, family, group and specialized counseling for couples. In addition to general practice issues, our specialties include CBT for Anxiety, Mindfulness Training/Complementary Therapies, End-of-life/Bereavement Program, Difficult Teens/Families, Workplace/EAP, and Corporate Consultation. We have a special, copyrighted ADHD program - 'From Distraction to Action' for teens and their parents.
I am the Director of Adolescent and Family Services at Counseling Services of Long Island. At CSLI, we accept many insurance plans, and provide individual, family, group and specialized counseling for couples. In addition to general practice issues, our specialties include CBT for Anxiety, Mindfulness Training/Complementary Therapies, End-of-life/Bereavement Program, Difficult Teens/Families, Workplace/EAP, and Corporate Consultation. We have a special, copyrighted ADHD program - 'From Distraction to Action' for teens and their parents.
Antonietta Bruccoleri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTRS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smithtown, NY 11787
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and adolescents. Clients describe me as being compassionate and non judgmental which helps to create a safe space to explore even the most difficult topics. I use several different modalities including mindfulness, positive psychology, and transpersonal theory. I believe in a mind body and spirit connection. Therapy is about supporting you in getting beneath the layers of habit, addiction, stress and obsessive thinking and help you recognize the essential self within rather than relying only on the mind, which is often the source of negativity.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and adolescents. Clients describe me as being compassionate and non judgmental which helps to create a safe space to explore even the most difficult topics. I use several different modalities including mindfulness, positive psychology, and transpersonal theory. I believe in a mind body and spirit connection. Therapy is about supporting you in getting beneath the layers of habit, addiction, stress and obsessive thinking and help you recognize the essential self within rather than relying only on the mind, which is often the source of negativity.
As a licensed mental health counselor with over fifteen years in the counseling field, I understand the importance of living a life filled with joy. I believe that the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is in the connection made between therapist and client. My hope is that I can connect with you and that we can work in a safe and supportive environment to help you deal with any issues of concern in your life. I am here to support you in finding your true self and to help you find what brings the most meaning into your life.
As a licensed mental health counselor with over fifteen years in the counseling field, I understand the importance of living a life filled with joy. I believe that the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is in the connection made between therapist and client. My hope is that I can connect with you and that we can work in a safe and supportive environment to help you deal with any issues of concern in your life. I am here to support you in finding your true self and to help you find what brings the most meaning into your life.
Mary D Gnieser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dix Hills, NY 11746
It is a courageous act, reaching out to a stranger for help. This courage that brought you to this webpage is real and will take you to the next step of healing. Whether you are looking for answers for yourself or for someone you love, you are making the right decision by reaching out. Through a unique blend of Psychotherapy, Integrative Hypnotherapy, Bazi Analysis, Qi Gong, Mindfulness, I help move my clients to a better understanding of themselves, their relationships and the world in which they live, love and play. Thank you for stopping by today and I hope I hear from you soon!
It is a courageous act, reaching out to a stranger for help. This courage that brought you to this webpage is real and will take you to the next step of healing. Whether you are looking for answers for yourself or for someone you love, you are making the right decision by reaching out. Through a unique blend of Psychotherapy, Integrative Hypnotherapy, Bazi Analysis, Qi Gong, Mindfulness, I help move my clients to a better understanding of themselves, their relationships and the world in which they live, love and play. Thank you for stopping by today and I hope I hear from you soon!
Eleanor Frankel Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725 (Online Only)
In my work with individuals, couples and families, my goal is to help you to achieve your highest potential. I enjoy working with people who are introspective, who are willing and interested in looking into themselves, and to exploring ways to understand themselves and to improve their lives. I see myself as a guide and as a mentor. Please come here for yourself and because you truly want to be here.
In my work with individuals, couples and families, my goal is to help you to achieve your highest potential. I enjoy working with people who are introspective, who are willing and interested in looking into themselves, and to exploring ways to understand themselves and to improve their lives. I see myself as a guide and as a mentor. Please come here for yourself and because you truly want to be here.
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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.