What can an Imago therapist help with?

An Imago therapist can help relationship partners reduce conflict and find better ways to communicate and find common ground. An Imago therapist will work with couples to limit or eliminate blame, criticism, and negative reactions in their relationship and to become more understanding of each other and able to treat each other with empathy.

Who is a qualified Imago therapist?

Potential patients should seek a licensed and experienced mental health professional who has received specialized training in couples therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy. A successful couples therapy experience always depends on a strong and trusting connection between both partners and their therapist so it is important to find a professional with whom they can feel comfortable.

What can Imago therapy treat?

Imago therapy can help couples deal with communication struggles, trust issues, consistent conflict, or challenges with intimacy. For dating partners, newlyweds, or long-term spouses having frequent disputes, the Imago approach, which views conflict as an opportunity for growth, may be especially helpful. Imago therapy may not be the best approach for partners experiencing domestic abuse or substance abuse; a therapist may suggest that such couples not begin Imago sessions until those issues have been fully resolved.

How can I recognize a good Imago therapist?

An Imago therapist should not act as an authority figure passing judgment on a couple’s relationship, but instead as a partner who recognizes that couples are the experts on their own relationships, and will work with them to improve communication and find potential for healing. The therapist will play an active role in facilitating dialogue between partners in a way that enables each to understand how the other responds to conflict or stress and to find ways to avoid repeating the same types of conflicts again and again.