Imago Psychiatrists in Lafayette, CO

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Photo of Deborah A Coyle, MD, Psychiatrist
Deborah A Coyle
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209
I also am a certified Imago therapist for couples.
You may be feeling tired, overwhelmed,and even alone. What you do know is that you do not want to feel this way anymore. My approach to helping you re- access the "best you" is an integrative approach that fits you personally. Initially, determining what may be blocking you. It could be diet, a deficiency, a loss,a trauma or what may feel most confusing is, that you don't know why you feel this way.
I also am a certified Imago therapist for couples.
You may be feeling tired, overwhelmed,and even alone. What you do know is that you do not want to feel this way anymore. My approach to helping you re- access the "best you" is an integrative approach that fits you personally. Initially, determining what may be blocking you. It could be diet, a deficiency, a loss,a trauma or what may feel most confusing is, that you don't know why you feel this way.
(720) 606-2833 View (720) 606-2833
Photo of Sara Van Anrooy, MD, Psychiatrist
Sara Van Anrooy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
At The Center for Stress Medicine we are passionate about helping our patients achieve optimal physical and emotional health. Dr. Van Anrooy is a double board certified physician in Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine, whole health and wellbeing while minimizing prescription medications has been her area of expertise for decades. Dr Van Anrooy has additional expertise in genetic profiles to minimize treatment errors, comprehensive bloodwork to identify and treat co morbid health conditions collaboratively with your other providers. Dr Van Anrooy was also one of the first physicians in Colorado to receive training in Sleep Medicine.
At The Center for Stress Medicine we are passionate about helping our patients achieve optimal physical and emotional health. Dr. Van Anrooy is a double board certified physician in Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine, whole health and wellbeing while minimizing prescription medications has been her area of expertise for decades. Dr Van Anrooy has additional expertise in genetic profiles to minimize treatment errors, comprehensive bloodwork to identify and treat co morbid health conditions collaboratively with your other providers. Dr Van Anrooy was also one of the first physicians in Colorado to receive training in Sleep Medicine.
(303) 663-0360 View (303) 663-0360

Imago Psychiatrists

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.