Imago Therapists in La Jolla, CA
Confusion, uncertainty, and indecision stop us in our tracks... and we can live there for decades, frozen. I specialize in tending to that precious flame so you can get back to LIVING.
I'm a trauma therapist with the goal of supporting more clarity and calm using experiential, body based, relational psychotherapy. From grief to anxiety to existential questions, I collaborate with my clients in the creative process of developing thriving relationships and more meaningful, fulfilling lives. We'll navigate inner turmoil to find grounded clarity from within, leaving you with increased ease and a greater appreciation for self.
Confusion, uncertainty, and indecision stop us in our tracks... and we can live there for decades, frozen. I specialize in tending to that precious flame so you can get back to LIVING.
I'm a trauma therapist with the goal of supporting more clarity and calm using experiential, body based, relational psychotherapy. From grief to anxiety to existential questions, I collaborate with my clients in the creative process of developing thriving relationships and more meaningful, fulfilling lives. We'll navigate inner turmoil to find grounded clarity from within, leaving you with increased ease and a greater appreciation for self.
If you are easily overwhelmed, have feelings of chronic anxiety or depression or are struggling to find balance or purpose in your life, I can help. I specialize in reducing anxiety, overcoming depression, healing trauma, and recovering from addictions and co-dependency. In our time together, we will focus on alleviating distressing symptoms while addressing underlying causes. As greater awareness is achieved, old, destructive patterns will fall away. You will integrate new and effective ways of living, achieving your ideal balance of body, mind and spirit.
If you are easily overwhelmed, have feelings of chronic anxiety or depression or are struggling to find balance or purpose in your life, I can help. I specialize in reducing anxiety, overcoming depression, healing trauma, and recovering from addictions and co-dependency. In our time together, we will focus on alleviating distressing symptoms while addressing underlying causes. As greater awareness is achieved, old, destructive patterns will fall away. You will integrate new and effective ways of living, achieving your ideal balance of body, mind and spirit.
Our life experiences are layered, complex, and at times can feel overwhelming. Therapy offers us a safe and nurturing environment where we can explore these experiences, comprehend their effects, and nurture a sense of compassion as we move toward who we are intended to be. Dr. Hanna is passionate about supporting teens and adults struggling with OCD, life transitions, relationships, anxiety, and depression, as well as performance anxiety, transitions after injury, and identity. She integrates psychodynamic and holistic approaches in her work with clients.
Our life experiences are layered, complex, and at times can feel overwhelming. Therapy offers us a safe and nurturing environment where we can explore these experiences, comprehend their effects, and nurture a sense of compassion as we move toward who we are intended to be. Dr. Hanna is passionate about supporting teens and adults struggling with OCD, life transitions, relationships, anxiety, and depression, as well as performance anxiety, transitions after injury, and identity. She integrates psychodynamic and holistic approaches in her work with clients.
You may feel stuck in negative thought patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, unresolved trauma, or struggle with food and body image. You’re seeking emotional balance, a stronger connection to yourself, daily resilience, and relief from anxiety or depression. You don’t need to have everything figured out to start. Healing begins when you feel safe, seen, and supported. Together, we'll reduce symptoms, explore root causes, and create change. You deserve clarity, peace, and the freedom to thrive.
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us," Ralph Waldo Emerson.
You may feel stuck in negative thought patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, unresolved trauma, or struggle with food and body image. You’re seeking emotional balance, a stronger connection to yourself, daily resilience, and relief from anxiety or depression. You don’t need to have everything figured out to start. Healing begins when you feel safe, seen, and supported. Together, we'll reduce symptoms, explore root causes, and create change. You deserve clarity, peace, and the freedom to thrive.
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us," Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Hi, I'm Jodi and I am passionate about empowering people of all ages to create change and to live their best life. I specialize in guiding individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and growth, while integrating heart, mind, body, and spirit to cultivate meaningful and authentic lives. I help people unlock their potential to thrive through difficult seasons and life transitions, and experience deeper connections and relational health. Sometimes life feels so overwhelming and we don't know how or where to start to make a change.
Hi, I'm Jodi and I am passionate about empowering people of all ages to create change and to live their best life. I specialize in guiding individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and growth, while integrating heart, mind, body, and spirit to cultivate meaningful and authentic lives. I help people unlock their potential to thrive through difficult seasons and life transitions, and experience deeper connections and relational health. Sometimes life feels so overwhelming and we don't know how or where to start to make a change.
Hello... I am Elaine Quattro, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I see myself as a change agent helping clients by empowering them to explore their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Hello... I am Elaine Quattro, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I see myself as a change agent helping clients by empowering them to explore their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
You love each other. But your ADHD/autistic brain and their neurotypical brain seem to be at odds.
Maybe you feel unseen. Maybe they feel blamed. Maybe you're both just exhausted.
Here's the thing: the gap between your two brains isn't a character flaw. It's wiring. And once you understand how your partner's brain actually works, everything shifts.
You love each other. But your ADHD/autistic brain and their neurotypical brain seem to be at odds.
Maybe you feel unseen. Maybe they feel blamed. Maybe you're both just exhausted.
Here's the thing: the gap between your two brains isn't a character flaw. It's wiring. And once you understand how your partner's brain actually works, everything shifts.
Sean O'Hara Psy.D, NCAC I, SAP is a State of California and State of Hawai'i Board Licensed Psychologist in San Diego, California and Kahului, Hawai'i, with 36 years experience with psychiatric, mental health, dual-diagnosis and crises intervention health problems. Dr. O'Hara works in Rancho Bernardo and does tele heath sessions. Dr. O'Hara travels the United States to work with clients, corporations and athletes residing in other states. Dr. O'Hara works with all populations and does diversified work with corporations, collegiate and professional sports teams, the entertainment industries and concert tours.
Sean O'Hara Psy.D, NCAC I, SAP is a State of California and State of Hawai'i Board Licensed Psychologist in San Diego, California and Kahului, Hawai'i, with 36 years experience with psychiatric, mental health, dual-diagnosis and crises intervention health problems. Dr. O'Hara works in Rancho Bernardo and does tele heath sessions. Dr. O'Hara travels the United States to work with clients, corporations and athletes residing in other states. Dr. O'Hara works with all populations and does diversified work with corporations, collegiate and professional sports teams, the entertainment industries and concert tours.
I use an integrative, systemic approach to treatment and utilize techniques from a variety of theories including: relational therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Imago therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy & EMDR.
Therapy is a wonderful collaborative relationship that can help you to identify and clarify internal conflicts and struggles, help access and find solutions to current challenging situations and lead you to a more positive state of mind and sense of well being. My passion is to work with individuals and couples through life transitions, relationship issues and to help you create your best life that is aligned with your truest self. I also work with past and current life traumas and losses and am a certified EMDR therapist.
I use an integrative, systemic approach to treatment and utilize techniques from a variety of theories including: relational therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Imago therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy & EMDR.
Therapy is a wonderful collaborative relationship that can help you to identify and clarify internal conflicts and struggles, help access and find solutions to current challenging situations and lead you to a more positive state of mind and sense of well being. My passion is to work with individuals and couples through life transitions, relationship issues and to help you create your best life that is aligned with your truest self. I also work with past and current life traumas and losses and am a certified EMDR therapist.
Are you being pummeled by the waves of life? Is the tsunami of stress, anxiety, depression, change, grief and loss, leaving you feeling seasick, unmoored, and stuck in fear and survival mode? I'm here to help you get out of your head and into your life. Be it the stressors of divorce and custody, intimacy/relationships/sex and family/partner conflict, death of a loved one/loss of a job, feeling stuck, or navigating the overwhelming existential uncertainties of our world: you are not alone. Together, we will explore your values, meaning, & purpose, develop insight and resilience, and inspire and celebrate your unique inner warrior.
Are you being pummeled by the waves of life? Is the tsunami of stress, anxiety, depression, change, grief and loss, leaving you feeling seasick, unmoored, and stuck in fear and survival mode? I'm here to help you get out of your head and into your life. Be it the stressors of divorce and custody, intimacy/relationships/sex and family/partner conflict, death of a loved one/loss of a job, feeling stuck, or navigating the overwhelming existential uncertainties of our world: you are not alone. Together, we will explore your values, meaning, & purpose, develop insight and resilience, and inspire and celebrate your unique inner warrior.
There's a saying, "Healing is the application of love to the places inside that hurt." You have the ability to heal from the deepest of wounds and the most challenging of circumstances. I'm here to fully support you in tending to those places. We will journey into unburdening parts that have kept you stuck and scared, so you can operate more fully from your true self. This increased level of awareness can help you access your strength and intuition, eliminate negative self talk and choose a more fulfilling relationship with yourself, others and life. I offer a complimentary 15 minute meet and greet to ensure we are a good fit.
There's a saying, "Healing is the application of love to the places inside that hurt." You have the ability to heal from the deepest of wounds and the most challenging of circumstances. I'm here to fully support you in tending to those places. We will journey into unburdening parts that have kept you stuck and scared, so you can operate more fully from your true self. This increased level of awareness can help you access your strength and intuition, eliminate negative self talk and choose a more fulfilling relationship with yourself, others and life. I offer a complimentary 15 minute meet and greet to ensure we are a good fit.
For couples work, I primarily use the tools and resources from the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Non-Violent Communication.
Has your relationship changed — and not for the better? You may feel more like roommates than partners, stuck in disconnection, resentment, or silence. Maybe infidelity, stress, grief, or a major life transition has pulled you apart. You're not alone, and it doesn't have to stay this way. Together, we'll work to rebuild trust, improve communication, and help you feel seen, heard, and supported by each other again — creating the kind of relationship you long for, one filled with intimacy, understanding, and renewed hope.
For couples work, I primarily use the tools and resources from the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Non-Violent Communication.
Has your relationship changed — and not for the better? You may feel more like roommates than partners, stuck in disconnection, resentment, or silence. Maybe infidelity, stress, grief, or a major life transition has pulled you apart. You're not alone, and it doesn't have to stay this way. Together, we'll work to rebuild trust, improve communication, and help you feel seen, heard, and supported by each other again — creating the kind of relationship you long for, one filled with intimacy, understanding, and renewed hope.
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
Are you A GUY who feels confused and clueless about how to create a deeper emotional connection with your intimate partner? Perhaps just as important, is it possible for you to do that in a way that would not sacrifice your sense of masculinity?!? Not only is it possible for you to learn how to speak the Truth of how you feel in a way that will feel masculine, but it will also become a source of personal strength that will help you build a more mature and honest relationship with yourself and with the person you love. I have specialized in working with adult men for 35 years.
Are you A GUY who feels confused and clueless about how to create a deeper emotional connection with your intimate partner? Perhaps just as important, is it possible for you to do that in a way that would not sacrifice your sense of masculinity?!? Not only is it possible for you to learn how to speak the Truth of how you feel in a way that will feel masculine, but it will also become a source of personal strength that will help you build a more mature and honest relationship with yourself and with the person you love. I have specialized in working with adult men for 35 years.
My couple’s work is mainly inspired by family systems theory and imago therapy.
I believe relational conflict presents an opportunity to discover and create deeper empathy for one another, understanding, and better communication. Ultimately, the strife that brings couples into therapy can be the very thing that leads them to greater closeness and intimacy down the road.
My couple’s work is mainly inspired by family systems theory and imago therapy.
I believe relational conflict presents an opportunity to discover and create deeper empathy for one another, understanding, and better communication. Ultimately, the strife that brings couples into therapy can be the very thing that leads them to greater closeness and intimacy down the road.
Life presents us with many challenges. Do you want a compassionate space to pursue your growth and healing? I understand it takes courage to start therapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. With presence, curiosity, and warmth, I create a secure space for my clients to explore what they are seeking. I have been told many times that working with me has shed new light on, and fostered significant growth in areas people had been exploring elsewhere for years. I believe a therapeutic environment needs presence and privacy, so our sessions are never recorded or transcribed by any AI tool.
Life presents us with many challenges. Do you want a compassionate space to pursue your growth and healing? I understand it takes courage to start therapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. With presence, curiosity, and warmth, I create a secure space for my clients to explore what they are seeking. I have been told many times that working with me has shed new light on, and fostered significant growth in areas people had been exploring elsewhere for years. I believe a therapeutic environment needs presence and privacy, so our sessions are never recorded or transcribed by any AI tool.
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Do you find yourself worrying that you’re too much or not enough for the people you care about? Does sex feel daunting or anxiety-provoking? Are you starting to wonder about your sexual desires/fantasies, sexual orientation or curious about alternative relationships? Has pornography come between you and your partner, making it hard to feel safe, connected, or hopeful about the future of your relationship? I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, understand your needs, and work through what’s holding you back so you can rebuild trust, deepen connection, and create intimacy that feels passionate, pleasurable, and fulfilling.
Do you find yourself worrying that you’re too much or not enough for the people you care about? Does sex feel daunting or anxiety-provoking? Are you starting to wonder about your sexual desires/fantasies, sexual orientation or curious about alternative relationships? Has pornography come between you and your partner, making it hard to feel safe, connected, or hopeful about the future of your relationship? I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, understand your needs, and work through what’s holding you back so you can rebuild trust, deepen connection, and create intimacy that feels passionate, pleasurable, and fulfilling.
You might be someone who feels emotionally isolated or misunderstood, wants more ease, spontaneity, and trust in your relationships, or has patterns of putting others first or self-sabotaging connection. You might also be someone who is navigating major life shifts (such as grief & loss, a breakup, or a career change), has tried therapy before but has yet to achieve lasting change, or who, despite your best efforts, feels discouraged in your ability to make change. It is my passion to assist you in becoming unstuck in ways that feel empowering and aligned with your most authentic self and sense of personal integrity.
You might be someone who feels emotionally isolated or misunderstood, wants more ease, spontaneity, and trust in your relationships, or has patterns of putting others first or self-sabotaging connection. You might also be someone who is navigating major life shifts (such as grief & loss, a breakup, or a career change), has tried therapy before but has yet to achieve lasting change, or who, despite your best efforts, feels discouraged in your ability to make change. It is my passion to assist you in becoming unstuck in ways that feel empowering and aligned with your most authentic self and sense of personal integrity.
Life is too short not to be living your best one. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve mental wellness through a balanced, meaningful, and connected life. I embrace a holistic approach to therapy, understanding that every facet of our lives contributes to our overall well-being. I specialize in treating substance abuse/addictions, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and stress. Whether you’re facing personal struggles or navigating complex relationships, I believe in working with you to harness your inner strengths, build resilience, and create lasting change.
Life is too short not to be living your best one. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve mental wellness through a balanced, meaningful, and connected life. I embrace a holistic approach to therapy, understanding that every facet of our lives contributes to our overall well-being. I specialize in treating substance abuse/addictions, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and stress. Whether you’re facing personal struggles or navigating complex relationships, I believe in working with you to harness your inner strengths, build resilience, and create lasting change.
Mary Cipriani /SD Institute For Couples & Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
San Diego, CA 92108
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families live to their greatest potential and wholeness whether they are surviving from past hurts, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just need support. I have a passion to help couples create a deeper and more meaningful connection that will last their lifetime. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a Professor in MFT at Azusa Pacific University and have a specialty in working with Couples, Sex Therapy and Sex Addicts & Partners. My practice is the San Diego Institute for Couples and Families, www.sdicouples.com.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families live to their greatest potential and wholeness whether they are surviving from past hurts, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just need support. I have a passion to help couples create a deeper and more meaningful connection that will last their lifetime. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a Professor in MFT at Azusa Pacific University and have a specialty in working with Couples, Sex Therapy and Sex Addicts & Partners. My practice is the San Diego Institute for Couples and Families, www.sdicouples.com.
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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.