Imago Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
I believe the most important component to successful therapy is trust and connection between the client and his or her therapist. It is my intention to build a trusting relationship and to embark on a collaborative journey with each client. My passion is working with people to help them overcome obstacles, to enable them to reach and maintain goals to live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an empathetic listener, compassionate and sincere in my desire to be of service by creating a safe environment for clients to explore ideas, to feel empowered and to practice new skills.
I believe the most important component to successful therapy is trust and connection between the client and his or her therapist. It is my intention to build a trusting relationship and to embark on a collaborative journey with each client. My passion is working with people to help them overcome obstacles, to enable them to reach and maintain goals to live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an empathetic listener, compassionate and sincere in my desire to be of service by creating a safe environment for clients to explore ideas, to feel empowered and to practice new skills.
Linda Marie Snell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFP, MSW, CATCIV, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Are you exhausted from fighting fear? Many people come to therapy believing they need to become someone different—to be less sensitive, less anxious, or less affected by life. Have you spent years trying to push fear away, avoid it, or overcome it, only to feel more disconnected from yourself. But what if fear was never the enemy? Fear is your nervous system’s attempt to protect you. Together, we explore your relationship with fear, understand what it is trying to communicate, and create space for healing, connection, and freedom. Therapy is not about changing who you are; it is about developing a safer relationship with yourself.
Are you exhausted from fighting fear? Many people come to therapy believing they need to become someone different—to be less sensitive, less anxious, or less affected by life. Have you spent years trying to push fear away, avoid it, or overcome it, only to feel more disconnected from yourself. But what if fear was never the enemy? Fear is your nervous system’s attempt to protect you. Together, we explore your relationship with fear, understand what it is trying to communicate, and create space for healing, connection, and freedom. Therapy is not about changing who you are; it is about developing a safer relationship with yourself.
WAVE THERAPY (Wisdom-Action-Vision-Encouragement) will help you get the support for which you are looking. We offer therapy. Call Now!! We will help you discover your inner resources, build self-esteem and develop new healthy patterns and solutions to life's challenges. INSURANCES Accepted!! WAVE specializes in EMDR for Depression, Anxiety & Trauma as well as EFT for couples and Solution Focused to help you achieve your goals.
Low Self Esteem,Intense Anger or Rage, Unsatisfying relationships,Depression,Anxiety, Fears, Obsessing or ruminating over an idea or someone, social fears or phobias. WEBSITE-www.wavetherapist.com
WAVE THERAPY (Wisdom-Action-Vision-Encouragement) will help you get the support for which you are looking. We offer therapy. Call Now!! We will help you discover your inner resources, build self-esteem and develop new healthy patterns and solutions to life's challenges. INSURANCES Accepted!! WAVE specializes in EMDR for Depression, Anxiety & Trauma as well as EFT for couples and Solution Focused to help you achieve your goals.
Low Self Esteem,Intense Anger or Rage, Unsatisfying relationships,Depression,Anxiety, Fears, Obsessing or ruminating over an idea or someone, social fears or phobias. WEBSITE-www.wavetherapist.com
As a licensed psychotherapist, I have spent 30 years weaving experience and wisdom from thousands of hours with clients seeking clarity, healing and hope. These women and men have arrived to the counseling “couch” grappling with a question: are they worthy or lovable due to experiencing rejection, loss, betrayal, shame, neglect and regrets? Healing comes in all shapes and sizes yet with one distinct, constant truth …in order to befriend oneself, emotional wounds must be healed. To embark on this repair; courage, curiosity and comfort are necessary tools. To strive for contentment; kindness, clarity and patience must be cultivated.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I have spent 30 years weaving experience and wisdom from thousands of hours with clients seeking clarity, healing and hope. These women and men have arrived to the counseling “couch” grappling with a question: are they worthy or lovable due to experiencing rejection, loss, betrayal, shame, neglect and regrets? Healing comes in all shapes and sizes yet with one distinct, constant truth …in order to befriend oneself, emotional wounds must be healed. To embark on this repair; courage, curiosity and comfort are necessary tools. To strive for contentment; kindness, clarity and patience must be cultivated.
With over 30 years of experience specializing in Imago Relationship Therapy, my approach is both structured and flexible.
It is also important to bring Mindfulness into our practice. Being able to "witness" our thoughts and emotions helps us to know and express ourselves with compassion.
I offer private couples sessions, 2 day Intensives, and Couples Workshops/Retreats. Together, we will build the tools you need for a lasting joyful partnership, honoring your unique journey.
With over 30 years of experience specializing in Imago Relationship Therapy, my approach is both structured and flexible.
It is also important to bring Mindfulness into our practice. Being able to "witness" our thoughts and emotions helps us to know and express ourselves with compassion.
I offer private couples sessions, 2 day Intensives, and Couples Workshops/Retreats. Together, we will build the tools you need for a lasting joyful partnership, honoring your unique journey.
Are you tired of feeling disconnected and longing for a deeper bond with your partner beyond co-parenting or routine? Are you caught in painful cycles—one partner carrying the emotional load while the other feels like they can never get it right? If staying for the kids, the institution of marriage, fear of divorce or being alone isn’t enough anymore, and you’re ready for more meaning, closeness, and connection, then we may be a great fit. I help people who want more out of their relationship but aren’t sure how to get there, and who are ready to engage in deep, meaningful work at a safe pace.
Are you tired of feeling disconnected and longing for a deeper bond with your partner beyond co-parenting or routine? Are you caught in painful cycles—one partner carrying the emotional load while the other feels like they can never get it right? If staying for the kids, the institution of marriage, fear of divorce or being alone isn’t enough anymore, and you’re ready for more meaning, closeness, and connection, then we may be a great fit. I help people who want more out of their relationship but aren’t sure how to get there, and who are ready to engage in deep, meaningful work at a safe pace.
Trish Vernazza, M.A. is an experienced, caring professional who can assist you in achieving a fully integrated life by focusing on your strengths and potential. Achieving a healthy and positive balance in our lives is the key to understanding our own mental, emotional, spiritual, physical health along with personal relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, confidential environment while assisting you to experience, identify and understand the personal barriers which are getting in your way. Working with many clients of many ethnic and culture backgrounds and alternative lifestyles I provide a environment that helps develop personal insight.
Trish Vernazza, M.A. is an experienced, caring professional who can assist you in achieving a fully integrated life by focusing on your strengths and potential. Achieving a healthy and positive balance in our lives is the key to understanding our own mental, emotional, spiritual, physical health along with personal relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, confidential environment while assisting you to experience, identify and understand the personal barriers which are getting in your way. Working with many clients of many ethnic and culture backgrounds and alternative lifestyles I provide a environment that helps develop personal insight.
Hi there, I'm Lori! I'm glad you're here and taking the time to explore what your next steps might be. Reaching out for support is an important decision, and I want to personally Welcome YOU. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Attachment Theory and Trauma-Informed Care, recognizing how our relationships, experiences, and life events shape the way we view ourselves and connect with others. I believe healing occurs within a safe, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported while working together.
Hi there, I'm Lori! I'm glad you're here and taking the time to explore what your next steps might be. Reaching out for support is an important decision, and I want to personally Welcome YOU. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Attachment Theory and Trauma-Informed Care, recognizing how our relationships, experiences, and life events shape the way we view ourselves and connect with others. I believe healing occurs within a safe, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported while working together.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist who also draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples turn conflict into an opportunity for understanding — so you can express what you need without blame and finally feel heard.
If something brought you to this page today, that matters. For more than two decades, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside individuals, couples, teens, and families through some of their most difficult seasons. My approach is warm and collaborative: you deserve to be heard, seen, and validated, and having someone who truly listens can make a meaningful difference. While pain often arises in relationships, I believe it can also become the doorway to healing — through empathy, connection, and genuine understanding.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist who also draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples turn conflict into an opportunity for understanding — so you can express what you need without blame and finally feel heard.
If something brought you to this page today, that matters. For more than two decades, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside individuals, couples, teens, and families through some of their most difficult seasons. My approach is warm and collaborative: you deserve to be heard, seen, and validated, and having someone who truly listens can make a meaningful difference. While pain often arises in relationships, I believe it can also become the doorway to healing — through empathy, connection, and genuine understanding.
Therapy is one of the bravest and best investments in yourself that you will ever make. Personal awareness, emotional freedom, and a better understanding of what makes you who you are, will improve your happiness, relationships, career, and overall sense of self-worth. If you are you going through a challenging time and feeling lost or ready to make some changes and don't know where to start, I can help. Wherever you are is where we will begin. Therapy is a zero-judgement zone for you to be completely authentic, to thrive, and to become the best version of you.
Therapy is one of the bravest and best investments in yourself that you will ever make. Personal awareness, emotional freedom, and a better understanding of what makes you who you are, will improve your happiness, relationships, career, and overall sense of self-worth. If you are you going through a challenging time and feeling lost or ready to make some changes and don't know where to start, I can help. Wherever you are is where we will begin. Therapy is a zero-judgement zone for you to be completely authentic, to thrive, and to become the best version of you.
My clients are often facing a serious illness, their own diagnosis or a loved one's, along with the grief that comes before and after a loss. Others are moving through a major life transition: new parenthood, career change, divorce, or an empty nest. They come to me exhausted from holding everything together, unsure how to keep functioning while carrying so much. Together, we build a steady place to process what's happening, find words for feelings that resist neat language, and rebuild enough footing to keep showing up for their life and the people in it.
My clients are often facing a serious illness, their own diagnosis or a loved one's, along with the grief that comes before and after a loss. Others are moving through a major life transition: new parenthood, career change, divorce, or an empty nest. They come to me exhausted from holding everything together, unsure how to keep functioning while carrying so much. Together, we build a steady place to process what's happening, find words for feelings that resist neat language, and rebuild enough footing to keep showing up for their life and the people in it.
I've been in practice for many years, in both medical clinics and private practice settings, so I have treated all kinds of issues. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal and intimate experience, and I value the privilege of being a part of a person's commitment to change. Areas of advanced training include but are not limited to Brainspotting, the quick pulse (by Jo Dunning), codependence and abuse recovery, emotional freedom technique, Matrix Reimprinting, cognitive and psychodynamic psychotherapy, poetry therapy, marital and family therapy, sexual therapy, focused mindfulness, quantum entrainment, and spiritually focused therapy.
I've been in practice for many years, in both medical clinics and private practice settings, so I have treated all kinds of issues. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal and intimate experience, and I value the privilege of being a part of a person's commitment to change. Areas of advanced training include but are not limited to Brainspotting, the quick pulse (by Jo Dunning), codependence and abuse recovery, emotional freedom technique, Matrix Reimprinting, cognitive and psychodynamic psychotherapy, poetry therapy, marital and family therapy, sexual therapy, focused mindfulness, quantum entrainment, and spiritually focused therapy.
Helping Children Adjust to the changes in life. Confident and Understood Children make well-adjusted adults.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, frequent meltdowns, sadness, school stress, difficulty making friends, or behaviors that are hard to understand or redirect? Perhaps your child comes to you with worries, becomes overwhelmed by transitions, withdraws from the family, or has difficulty expressing what is happening inside. When a child is struggling, the entire family can feel the impact. Parents may find themselves wondering whether they are doing enough or how they can help without making things worse.
Helping Children Adjust to the changes in life. Confident and Understood Children make well-adjusted adults.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, frequent meltdowns, sadness, school stress, difficulty making friends, or behaviors that are hard to understand or redirect? Perhaps your child comes to you with worries, becomes overwhelmed by transitions, withdraws from the family, or has difficulty expressing what is happening inside. When a child is struggling, the entire family can feel the impact. Parents may find themselves wondering whether they are doing enough or how they can help without making things worse.
Therapy can be a very good thing for many. However, no one wants to be in therapy forever. I find many people end up spending way too long with not much gain, and finding themselves needing to go back to the "expert" to navigate their daily circumstances. My goal is to shortcut that process by tackling the source of the symptoms and then making YOU the expert of your own life and experience. Growth can happen. Joy and fulfillment are possible. Congratulations on taking the first step. I am so looking forward to joining you on your journey and helping you be the master of your destiny.
Therapy can be a very good thing for many. However, no one wants to be in therapy forever. I find many people end up spending way too long with not much gain, and finding themselves needing to go back to the "expert" to navigate their daily circumstances. My goal is to shortcut that process by tackling the source of the symptoms and then making YOU the expert of your own life and experience. Growth can happen. Joy and fulfillment are possible. Congratulations on taking the first step. I am so looking forward to joining you on your journey and helping you be the master of your destiny.
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 become the most authentic, confident and content version of themselves. 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 become the most authentic, confident and content version of themselves. 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.
Are you or someone you love struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders? Have you had a history of traumatic/distressful events? Is there a recent event that has caused you distress? Maybe there are relationships that just are not as satisfying as you would like them to be. Perhaps there are issues with substances or other addictions. Is communication difficult for you or do you just have a hard time coping with things going on in your life? The good news is there are solutions and help for these issues.
Are you or someone you love struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders? Have you had a history of traumatic/distressful events? Is there a recent event that has caused you distress? Maybe there are relationships that just are not as satisfying as you would like them to be. Perhaps there are issues with substances or other addictions. Is communication difficult for you or do you just have a hard time coping with things going on in your life? The good news is there are solutions and help for these issues.
It is a brave step to seek out support. It would be an honor to support you on your healing journey. Oftentimes we can feel stuck or overwhelmed with untangling life. Therapy can be a container to process and navigate one's life direction forward. Your story is unique to you and as a therapist. I join you in understanding and authoring the life you have lived and want to live. I love helping people evolve and live a more present, calm and meaningful life. Often times our coping skills as a child become both are cape and sword as an adult. How do we heal our first half to live a more meaningful second. Let's chat!
It is a brave step to seek out support. It would be an honor to support you on your healing journey. Oftentimes we can feel stuck or overwhelmed with untangling life. Therapy can be a container to process and navigate one's life direction forward. Your story is unique to you and as a therapist. I join you in understanding and authoring the life you have lived and want to live. I love helping people evolve and live a more present, calm and meaningful life. Often times our coping skills as a child become both are cape and sword as an adult. How do we heal our first half to live a more meaningful second. Let's chat!
My philosophy of therapy is holistic, meaning that I believe people are made up of many parts: body, soul (mind, emotions, will), and spirit. These parts must function in a balanced relationship in order for us to thrive. How we feel about ourselves and how we view the world affects the quality of our relationships. When we can balance a positive identity with our role in the world while also remaining connected to others, we feel whole. Brokenness can occur if any of these relationships are out of balance. In therapy, I help my clients assess the lack of balance so they can figure out how to get whole again.
My philosophy of therapy is holistic, meaning that I believe people are made up of many parts: body, soul (mind, emotions, will), and spirit. These parts must function in a balanced relationship in order for us to thrive. How we feel about ourselves and how we view the world affects the quality of our relationships. When we can balance a positive identity with our role in the world while also remaining connected to others, we feel whole. Brokenness can occur if any of these relationships are out of balance. In therapy, I help my clients assess the lack of balance so they can figure out how to get whole again.
With couples I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
With couples I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family. You might feel exhausted from repeating the same cycles, doubting your reality, or losing yourself while trying to care for others.
With 28 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a structured, compassionate, and direct approach. My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment repair, boundaries, self-worth, and relationshi
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family. You might feel exhausted from repeating the same cycles, doubting your reality, or losing yourself while trying to care for others.
With 28 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a structured, compassionate, and direct approach. My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment repair, boundaries, self-worth, and relationshi
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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.