Imago Therapists in Alameda, CA
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I enjoy helping clients make changes that they want in order to live their lives the way they hope to.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I enjoy helping clients make changes that they want in order to live their lives the way they hope to.
I specialize in working with couples using the research-based Gottman Method, and support individuals through Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches. Whether you're managing anxiety, ADHD, anger, substance use, or navigating relational pain, therapy can help you move from stuck patterns toward clarity and connection.
I specialize in working with couples using the research-based Gottman Method, and support individuals through Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches. Whether you're managing anxiety, ADHD, anger, substance use, or navigating relational pain, therapy can help you move from stuck patterns toward clarity and connection.
Mind–Body Therapy for Trauma, Neurodivergence, & Relationship Issues.
You deserve a therapist who sees the whole picture, not just your symptoms but the trauma, neurodivergence, cultural differences, stress, and protective parts you carry. Many people come to me feeling confused about why their relationship feels so difficult or why they feel out of sync with their partner or with themselves. My integrative East and West, mind‑body approach, shaped by years in the VA and in a major burn trauma center, helps you understand these deeper layers with clarity and compassion so you can finally make sense of the dissonance in your life.
Mind–Body Therapy for Trauma, Neurodivergence, & Relationship Issues.
You deserve a therapist who sees the whole picture, not just your symptoms but the trauma, neurodivergence, cultural differences, stress, and protective parts you carry. Many people come to me feeling confused about why their relationship feels so difficult or why they feel out of sync with their partner or with themselves. My integrative East and West, mind‑body approach, shaped by years in the VA and in a major burn trauma center, helps you understand these deeper layers with clarity and compassion so you can finally make sense of the dissonance in your life.
I hope this message finds you well! I want to give an applaud to you for taking the first step and looking into finding a therapist. I look forward to possibly being part of your journey toward healing and growth as your Therapist. I am genuinely passionate about helping you achieve your goals and creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're navigating through the complexities of relationships, dealing with challenges like trauma, grief, anxiety, or simply seeking personal development, I'm here for you every step of the way.
I hope this message finds you well! I want to give an applaud to you for taking the first step and looking into finding a therapist. I look forward to possibly being part of your journey toward healing and growth as your Therapist. I am genuinely passionate about helping you achieve your goals and creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're navigating through the complexities of relationships, dealing with challenges like trauma, grief, anxiety, or simply seeking personal development, I'm here for you every step of the way.
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Dr. Findley is a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist. A UC Berkeley graduate with training and education from Stanford University, Yale University, Harvard University, the Gottman Institute, and Modern Sex Therapy Institute, Dr. Findley uses the knowledge and tools she gained to help others make meaningful change in their lives. She utilizes the latest, most effective treatment.
Dr. Findley is a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist. A UC Berkeley graduate with training and education from Stanford University, Yale University, Harvard University, the Gottman Institute, and Modern Sex Therapy Institute, Dr. Findley uses the knowledge and tools she gained to help others make meaningful change in their lives. She utilizes the latest, most effective treatment.
Life can be complicated, and it may be hard to ask for help when you're stressed or confused about what supports you need as you go through high-pressure life changes. Let's start here. My background includes experience as an attorney (inactive), a doula, breastfeeding educator, and a holistic somatic psychotherapist. I incorporate my past professional experience to support individuals and families facing relationship and life shifts including menopause, divorce, parenting, coparenting and court systems, empty-nesting, and "sandwich" demands in a collaborative, embodied and neuro-affirming and trauma-informed space.
Life can be complicated, and it may be hard to ask for help when you're stressed or confused about what supports you need as you go through high-pressure life changes. Let's start here. My background includes experience as an attorney (inactive), a doula, breastfeeding educator, and a holistic somatic psychotherapist. I incorporate my past professional experience to support individuals and families facing relationship and life shifts including menopause, divorce, parenting, coparenting and court systems, empty-nesting, and "sandwich" demands in a collaborative, embodied and neuro-affirming and trauma-informed space.
I primarily work with couples using Imago Relationship Therapy, helping partners move out of reactive patterns and into intentional, meaningful dialogue.
Welcome, I’m Roxy. I'm dedicated to helping couples create deeper connection, healthier communication, and more fulfilling relationships. My work is grounded in providing a safe, compassionate space where both partners feel heard, understood, and supported as they heal and grow together.
I primarily work with couples using Imago Relationship Therapy, helping partners move out of reactive patterns and into intentional, meaningful dialogue.
Welcome, I’m Roxy. I'm dedicated to helping couples create deeper connection, healthier communication, and more fulfilling relationships. My work is grounded in providing a safe, compassionate space where both partners feel heard, understood, and supported as they heal and grow together.
I am a certified EMDR therapist with complex PTSD training as well as Imago Trained.
Are you looking to make big changes in your life or maybe you are just wanting to feel better on a daily basis? I offer evidence based therapy for those who are busy professionals or lead lives with demanding schedules that don't permit for the traditional model of months or even years of ongoing weekly therapy. Whether you seek this help for Trauma, interpersonal relationships, depression, or other difficult life situations, I am here to partner with you on the journey of healing. My passion is using EMDR and other evidence based therapies with clients who are ready to live without their distressing clinical symptoms.
I am a certified EMDR therapist with complex PTSD training as well as Imago Trained.
Are you looking to make big changes in your life or maybe you are just wanting to feel better on a daily basis? I offer evidence based therapy for those who are busy professionals or lead lives with demanding schedules that don't permit for the traditional model of months or even years of ongoing weekly therapy. Whether you seek this help for Trauma, interpersonal relationships, depression, or other difficult life situations, I am here to partner with you on the journey of healing. My passion is using EMDR and other evidence based therapies with clients who are ready to live without their distressing clinical symptoms.
Karen Chan | Therapy for Asian, Queer & Poly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
13 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
Welcome. I specialize in working with Asians, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, & poly individuals & couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relational conflicts, intergenerational trauma, or exploring their sexuality, gender, polyamory, or identities. I have liberation & depth orientation, which means I listen deeply, attune to your social and historical context, and give attention to the parts of you that are often overlooked. Together, we’ll explore the root causes and meanings of your symptoms towards creating the life you truly desire.
Welcome. I specialize in working with Asians, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, & poly individuals & couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relational conflicts, intergenerational trauma, or exploring their sexuality, gender, polyamory, or identities. I have liberation & depth orientation, which means I listen deeply, attune to your social and historical context, and give attention to the parts of you that are often overlooked. Together, we’ll explore the root causes and meanings of your symptoms towards creating the life you truly desire.
Christiane Dettinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, AASECT, PACT2
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I love to work with adult individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds, different ages and life experiences. My areas of expertise are challenges with relationships, communication, intimacy, desire differences, and infidelity as well as self-discovery and sexuality through the life span. Another focus of my practice is our development as we age and seek meaning and happiness during that process. My goal is to support people in their self-discovery and self-realization as human beings and to collaborate with you to strengthen your emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.
I love to work with adult individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds, different ages and life experiences. My areas of expertise are challenges with relationships, communication, intimacy, desire differences, and infidelity as well as self-discovery and sexuality through the life span. Another focus of my practice is our development as we age and seek meaning and happiness during that process. My goal is to support people in their self-discovery and self-realization as human beings and to collaborate with you to strengthen your emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.
I work with people, individually or as a couple, who feel lost, stuck, anxious or just in emotional turmoil. The issues show up as affairs, career confusion, patterns of bad relationships, loss of emotional connection with their partner, substance abuse, loss of passion or engagement.
I work with people, individually or as a couple, who feel lost, stuck, anxious or just in emotional turmoil. The issues show up as affairs, career confusion, patterns of bad relationships, loss of emotional connection with their partner, substance abuse, loss of passion or engagement.
My clients are couples caught in a painful cycle—the same fight, different words, same ending—and women who are exhausted by self-doubt, people-pleasing, and challenging relationships. They come to me feeling stuck, disconnected, or like they're never quite enough.
I'm a Certified EFT Couples Therapist with a warm, active, and direct style. I help couples understand what's actually driving their conflict and learn to reach for each other instead. I help women rebuild self-worth and step into healthier relationships. Sessions are via Zoom throughout California.
My clients are couples caught in a painful cycle—the same fight, different words, same ending—and women who are exhausted by self-doubt, people-pleasing, and challenging relationships. They come to me feeling stuck, disconnected, or like they're never quite enough.
I'm a Certified EFT Couples Therapist with a warm, active, and direct style. I help couples understand what's actually driving their conflict and learn to reach for each other instead. I help women rebuild self-worth and step into healthier relationships. Sessions are via Zoom throughout California.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with individuals/couples in recovery from sex addiction, pornography addiction, and/or love addiction. I support betrayed partners who are struggling to make sense of how best to move forward in the wake of traumatic discovery. In my work with couples impacted by sexual addiction, betrayal, or infidelity, I support the relationship repair process by providing immediate structure and communication tools. I have extensive experience with Therapeutic Disclosure, Impact Letters, and other recovery interventions. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with individuals/couples in recovery from sex addiction, pornography addiction, and/or love addiction. I support betrayed partners who are struggling to make sense of how best to move forward in the wake of traumatic discovery. In my work with couples impacted by sexual addiction, betrayal, or infidelity, I support the relationship repair process by providing immediate structure and communication tools. I have extensive experience with Therapeutic Disclosure, Impact Letters, and other recovery interventions. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
I also work with couples and adult families using Gottman, Imago, and Experiential Family Therapy.
My goal is to help my clients break free from pain and embark on a journey towards personal growth. I know how it feels to be stuck in pain, and I know how amazing and life changing it feels to find a way out. I believe that this process is what builds beautiful, strong resilient people. My mission is to guide clients along the path of self-discovery and resilience building that best suits their unique needs.
My approach is a unique blend of modalities including Experiential, Humanistic, IFS, CBT, and Holistic Psychology.
I also work with couples and adult families using Gottman, Imago, and Experiential Family Therapy.
My goal is to help my clients break free from pain and embark on a journey towards personal growth. I know how it feels to be stuck in pain, and I know how amazing and life changing it feels to find a way out. I believe that this process is what builds beautiful, strong resilient people. My mission is to guide clients along the path of self-discovery and resilience building that best suits their unique needs.
My approach is a unique blend of modalities including Experiential, Humanistic, IFS, CBT, and Holistic Psychology.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience, I bring the best of evidenced-based clinical interventions along with the creativity of drama and expressive arts therapy. Together we will find ways to bring more joy, ease, and connection into your life. I am proud to be authentic and real with my clients as we form a team to address the challenges you face. I am also happy to just talk, draw, or utilize many other interventions that utilize your strengths, brain research, and studies about how we thrive in relationships.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience, I bring the best of evidenced-based clinical interventions along with the creativity of drama and expressive arts therapy. Together we will find ways to bring more joy, ease, and connection into your life. I am proud to be authentic and real with my clients as we form a team to address the challenges you face. I am also happy to just talk, draw, or utilize many other interventions that utilize your strengths, brain research, and studies about how we thrive in relationships.
Lucinda
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my clients are highly self-aware yet feel stuck—longing for deeper connection but unsure how to access it. I work especially well with cycle breakers, couples and parents striving to raise their children differently. They may feel unheard, misunderstood, or disconnected, and long to feel safe, valued, and close again. I believe healing happens at the pace of safety, and I tailor each session to meet you where you are.
Many of my clients are highly self-aware yet feel stuck—longing for deeper connection but unsure how to access it. I work especially well with cycle breakers, couples and parents striving to raise their children differently. They may feel unheard, misunderstood, or disconnected, and long to feel safe, valued, and close again. I believe healing happens at the pace of safety, and I tailor each session to meet you where you are.
Diane Gleim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CST-S
14 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Sexual issues can - and do - happen to anyone at any age and my clients range in age from their 20s to their 80s. Folks seek out sex therapy for a variety of reasons: maybe there is an aspect of your sexuality that is confusing to you, or you struggle to experience the pleasure of sexuality and eroticism, or you or your partner have a sexual dysfunction like erectile dysfunction or pain with intercourse. Perhaps you are in a low sex/no sex relationship or maybe you are reeling from learning of your partner's betrayal. In our shame-based culture, these are difficult issues to talk about. I am here to help.
Sexual issues can - and do - happen to anyone at any age and my clients range in age from their 20s to their 80s. Folks seek out sex therapy for a variety of reasons: maybe there is an aspect of your sexuality that is confusing to you, or you struggle to experience the pleasure of sexuality and eroticism, or you or your partner have a sexual dysfunction like erectile dysfunction or pain with intercourse. Perhaps you are in a low sex/no sex relationship or maybe you are reeling from learning of your partner's betrayal. In our shame-based culture, these are difficult issues to talk about. I am here to help.
I work with a wide range of ages and populations including children, teens, and adults.
With a unique background in Recreation Therapy, I take a holistic perspective in my treatment approach while also considering the broader systems. As a part of this, I incorporate somatic approaches and play therapy to teach individuals of all ages how to celebrate their inner child while developing deeper understanding of the relationship between their bodies and emotions.
I work with a wide range of ages and populations including children, teens, and adults.
With a unique background in Recreation Therapy, I take a holistic perspective in my treatment approach while also considering the broader systems. As a part of this, I incorporate somatic approaches and play therapy to teach individuals of all ages how to celebrate their inner child while developing deeper understanding of the relationship between their bodies and emotions.
Joanna Calabrese
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
Life is full of many challenges that distance us from our true selves at times. If there is any part of you that feels stuck, confused, anxious, depressed, broken; If you are having doubtful, fearful, or critical thoughts that are weighing you down or interfering with your contentment in your relationships or family or work, therapy can help. I guide you to connect to your inner wisdom, the “true you” that knows what is right and best for you. We work to unburden you from unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so that you can live a more free and fulfilled life.
Life is full of many challenges that distance us from our true selves at times. If there is any part of you that feels stuck, confused, anxious, depressed, broken; If you are having doubtful, fearful, or critical thoughts that are weighing you down or interfering with your contentment in your relationships or family or work, therapy can help. I guide you to connect to your inner wisdom, the “true you” that knows what is right and best for you. We work to unburden you from unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so that you can live a more free and fulfilled life.
We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States
We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States
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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.