Imago Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Erin Wigger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy seeks to address the patterns and unresolved material unique to each of us which hampers our ability to connect meaningfully with others and limits our capacity for joy. I work with couples and individuals looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and work collaboratively to cultivate curiosity, authenticity, honesty, self-compassion, and the ability to tolerate difficult feelings. I use a combination of gestalt therapy, psychodynamic therapy, relational therapy, EMDR, and somatic interventions when working with individuals. My couple’s work is mainly inspired by family systems theory and
imago
therapy.
Evie Shafner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Imago
therapy is an amazing relationship technology that very quickly gets us back to safe communication and experiencing our partner as a source of emotional safety, and passionate friendship. In my 35 years of working with couples as a specialty,
Imago
is the best system I have known to get us back to that feeling that we had in the beginning of our relationship. Its structured communication techniques distinguish it from all other types of couples therapy. the process itself feels very nonthreatening to both partners.
Rima Simon Individual and Couple Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBSR
Verified
Verified
I design interventions specific to your needs, including mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy, trauma informed, and
Imago
Therapy.
As a psychotherapist I help you sort through your feelings of confusion, anxiety, depression, despair, relationship struggles and/or life transitions so you can manage your unique circumstances with more understanding, acceptance and ease.
Tammy Nelson
Counselor, PhD , CST, LPCC, CSCT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Individuals and couples of all orientations and genders come to see me who want to find love, healing, and passion in their relationships and in their lives. They are looking for a Certified Sex and Couples Therapist, and a Certified
Imago
Relationship Therapist who is also the author of five books, including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. Professionals can also join the supervision and consultation groups online. Intensives for couples help with celebrity stress, relationship issues, communication, desire problems, and recovery. www.drtammynelson.com
Jessica Heinfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach is integrative, using aspects of relational psychoanalysis, developmental model for couples, emotionally focused therapy,
imago
, gestalt, and attachment theory.
I specialize in providing individual and couples therapy to California residents using an integrative approach. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed by emotional pain, or doubting your ability to move past old patterns. I strive to provide a safe environment where individuals and couples feel heard and supported. I am here to hold your experience with patience and empathy. Together we will come to understand your life story and unravel rigid belief systems that no longer serve you.
Yossi Benperlas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When working with couples, I use an active approach and I encourage both partners to talk directly to one another in a way that is respectful and compassionate by using the
Imago
Dialogue.
As a therapist who has worked with individuals and families within the community for the last 20 years, it is my goal to provide you with an opportunity to create change in areas of your life where you feel stuck. Whether your struggle is in a relationship or stress related to some other circumstance, we will discuss the issues so that you can feel empowered to take action that will lead to positive changes.
Charles V Rosasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CIRT, SILC
Verified
Verified
Taking the step into therapy is an act of courage to face what is holding you back. Are you suffering from depression or anxiety? Having trouble forming intimate relationships? Having a challenge in your relationship? Can't find a meaningful career? Faced with an addiction problem? Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
IMAGO
Couples Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Self Compassion, Psychodynamic Therapy, and, if needed, group therapy, we will dismantle the unconscious problems resulting in these problems so that you you can finally ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS and experience the joy you deserve in life.
John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have several specialties: For relationships, I am a Certified
Imago
Relationship Therapist developed by Harville Hendrix.
Sometimes we need a little help to reclaim or find our inner strength. I believe we all possess the wisdom to succeed somewhere within our psyche. My goal in therapy is to help clients overcome the obstacles that hinder them on their path. I tend to look for the strengths in individuals and my objective is to embrace each client without judgment in order to create a safe environment. I also believe it is important for one to feel heard and validated for their experience in order to move beyond their blocks.
Marcia Hayden MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, IMAGO, EMDR, TRM
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have specialized in working with couples since 2005 as an
Imago
Therapist.
Do you struggle in your Relationships? Whether you have been together for years or you just met, there is a reason why you have chosen your partner out of millions of people! I have a passion for working with Individuals and Couples who have had challenging childhoods. I have noticed that these people often need help in their relationships! I will show you how to heal each other through the pain to have an amazing Relationship in an interesting and enriching way. Note: I am currently accepting new clients through " Virtual Therapy" during quarantine.
Eleanor Haspel-Portner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you at an important crossroad in your life? Has your marriage/relationship lost its luster? Learn the skills of
Imago
Dialogue to rekindle your love and feel the joy of love in your life again. I effectively blend therapies so you'll get results. When you focus on connecting with your inner wisdom and knowing, you achieve balance in all areas of your life with a sense of conscious fulfillment that turns your dreams into reality. Achieve your goals and thrive. Change your choices, change your life. Call me now: (310) 403-4347.
Genevieve Gonzales Lcsw Rapid Resolution Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PPS
Verified
Verified
I incorporate clinical nutrition & Holistic Mental Health in my practice and offer Couples Therapy using
IMAGO
& RRT perspectives.
I facilitate meaningful transformations for individuals & couples who have been suffering from many various challenges such as sexual trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, & depression. Using Rapid Resolution Therapy created by Dr. Jon Connelly & Holistic nutritional practices I address issues at their root cause to generate results quickly & in each session. The techniques utilized during our session are painless, interesting & many people even say fun, so healing and beneficial shifts in your mind & body can occur effortlessly and automatically. I have been told that "it felt like a dark cloud lifted" after just 1 session.
Natalya Sivashov
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
A specialty that I offer is working with couples utilizing
Imago
Relationship Therapy.
I lived in 3 different countries throughout my formative years which has inspired in me a love for multiculturalism, open-heartedness, resilience, and a passion for helping people heal. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. Additionally, I am genuinely respectful and considerate of all different sexual and gender identities, cultures, ethnicities, and faiths. I draw from my interest, knowledge, and experience with depth psychotherapy, mythology, and eco-therapy to assist my clients.
Isabel Alex Rothschild
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe therapeutic environment with a focus on developing life long skills. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we will formulate your goals and strive towards greater self-acceptance. We will identify strengths and resiliency to support growth. Let's work in collaboration with a kind curiosity on this journey of self-discovery. When working with couples, I believe in treating the relationship. I work with couples to rediscover closeness and reduce conflict in the relationship through
Imago
Relationship Therapy.
Vera C. Eck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
While curating from the recent developments in the field of neuroscience, I utilize a variety of modalities to help people re-connect with themselves and others. As a certified
Imago
Relationship Therapist, I specialize in helping couples re-build safety, improve communication, and decrease tension. I am also incorporating techniques from PACT Therapy: A Psycho-biological Approach to Couple's Therapy, which guides couples towards a more secure functioning relationship. Please feel free to call for a free consultation.
Gaslighting; Narcissist Abuse; Toxic Bonding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, C-PD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
GASLIGHTING; NARCISSIST ABUSE; CODEPENDENCY; TOXIC ATTACHMENT; HI-CONFLICT RELATIONSHIP: Gaslighting is a form of psychological/emotional abuse where the abuser manipulates situations repeatedly to trick the victim into doubting his/her own memory, perception & sanity. You're accused of doing something that you know you didn't do or say. Often belittled, demeaned, and raged upon. You walk on eggshells & constantly need to watch what you say for fear your partner might blow up. You often feel confused & now distrust yourself; have trouble making decisions & feel like you lost yourself or don't know the person you used to be.
Waitlist for new clients
Taylor Klaus-Vineyard
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MAC, CADC II, LAADC, CGAC I
Verified
Verified
My name is Taylor, and my pronouns are he/him. I work from an attachment base and work relationally to clarify, reflect upon, and understand life. There is healing through relating and we will explore your emotions, your thoughts, motivations, and expectations of yourself and others. At time we will focus on emotions, and on the specifics and patterns in your life, to make something come alive now. I provide therapy for couples, marriages, LGBTQ+ multi-partner relationships, individuals, in-person EMDR, trauma, and people/partners in the entertainment industry. I am trained in problem gambling and Thanatology/Death/Dying as well.
Jacinta Brown-Wade
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe it takes a strong person to seek out counseling and support to initiate the change you are looking for. I would love to help you get there. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am committed to working with you to create change by developing goals, identifying and increasing strengths, processing experiences, empowering, nurturing, and providing psychoeducation to enable change.
Second Chances Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling depressed, alone, or anxious? Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? Do you want to heal after a break-up or divorce? Do you want to stop attracting the same partners in your life and start dating consciously? If you answered YES to any of these questions, chances are you feel frustrated, confused, and alone. The good news is that solutions do exist for you. We have helped many individuals, couples and families reach higher ground with an action-oriented approach to healing.
Barbara Herring
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life situations. Maybe, you are wrestling in a relationship with someone you love; perhaps, finding the words to communicate who you are and how you feel may seem unattainable and challenging at best.
Ted Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
I offer professional service, in a beautiful and calming environment for a fair rate. I've found that creating a supportive, safe and nurturing environment is essential to inspiring growth and I truly enjoy working with my clients on whatever troubles they are facing.
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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.