Imago Therapists in Pinole, CA
Welcome! If you are a parent, or an adult struggling with depression, anxiety or memories of painful events, I can help you. I can help you with difficult child behaviors. If your child is angry, if they are fighting in school, or has learning difficulties, I can help you. For many years, I have been investing all my professional skills and my heart into helping wonderful children and families to heal. Please, tell me about your relationship with yourself, and with the world. Please, tell me how I can support and nurture you.
Welcome! If you are a parent, or an adult struggling with depression, anxiety or memories of painful events, I can help you. I can help you with difficult child behaviors. If your child is angry, if they are fighting in school, or has learning difficulties, I can help you. For many years, I have been investing all my professional skills and my heart into helping wonderful children and families to heal. Please, tell me about your relationship with yourself, and with the world. Please, tell me how I can support and nurture you.
Accepting Clients. Do you find it hard to cope with life due to relationship or career stress, grief and unresolved family dynamics? Sometimes, "feeling stuck" could be due to a recent or prior trauma leading to depression & anxiety. Are you trying to negotiate between 2 different cultures? Have you had a recent loss, breakup, or divorce?: My role is to increase awareness of your experience and help you develop effective coping strategies. My style is warm & engaged. Accept Medi-Cal insurance -Alameda Alliance & Contra Costa, and Kaiser
Accepting Clients. Do you find it hard to cope with life due to relationship or career stress, grief and unresolved family dynamics? Sometimes, "feeling stuck" could be due to a recent or prior trauma leading to depression & anxiety. Are you trying to negotiate between 2 different cultures? Have you had a recent loss, breakup, or divorce?: My role is to increase awareness of your experience and help you develop effective coping strategies. My style is warm & engaged. Accept Medi-Cal insurance -Alameda Alliance & Contra Costa, and Kaiser
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker at Meridian Counseling, an herbalist, and holistic wellness practitioner devoted to supporting healing in mind, body, and spirit. I provide trauma-informed therapy and integrative care for individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s complexities. As a multicultural and multiracial practitioner, I honor the depth of each person's identity, culture, and lived experience. My work is deeply client-centered and rooted in cultural attunement, creating space for people to feel seen, affirmed, and safe in their healing.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker at Meridian Counseling, an herbalist, and holistic wellness practitioner devoted to supporting healing in mind, body, and spirit. I provide trauma-informed therapy and integrative care for individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s complexities. As a multicultural and multiracial practitioner, I honor the depth of each person's identity, culture, and lived experience. My work is deeply client-centered and rooted in cultural attunement, creating space for people to feel seen, affirmed, and safe in their healing.
Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed? Are you on an endless treadmill of conflicts, or under the grip of anger, depression or trauma from the past? I work with individuals and couples on emotional and relationship issues, helping them resolve issues from the past that are affecting their present. Perhaps I can help you resolve your issues also.
Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed? Are you on an endless treadmill of conflicts, or under the grip of anger, depression or trauma from the past? I work with individuals and couples on emotional and relationship issues, helping them resolve issues from the past that are affecting their present. Perhaps I can help you resolve your issues also.
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I am a TeleHealth Practitioner offering HIPAA secure video sessions. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Our mental and emotional well-being impacts our physical health and the quality of our lives. I can help you to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, gain healing from the pain and confusion of trauma and grief, and face new challenges in our ever changing world. As an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist, I can offer this powerful, evidence-based treatment for trauma.
I am a TeleHealth Practitioner offering HIPAA secure video sessions. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Our mental and emotional well-being impacts our physical health and the quality of our lives. I can help you to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, gain healing from the pain and confusion of trauma and grief, and face new challenges in our ever changing world. As an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist, I can offer this powerful, evidence-based treatment for trauma.
Welcome! I'm Susan Chinskey, LMFT
Take a deep breath—you’ve already taken the first step toward prioritizing your mental well-being. I know that starting therapy can feel empowering, overwhelming, or even a little scary, and I want you to know that you’re not alone in this journey.
I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-care challenges.
Welcome! I'm Susan Chinskey, LMFT
Take a deep breath—you’ve already taken the first step toward prioritizing your mental well-being. I know that starting therapy can feel empowering, overwhelming, or even a little scary, and I want you to know that you’re not alone in this journey.
I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-care challenges.
I offer couples and individuals immediate insights, deeper clarity, and long-term improvement in an accepting and collaborative therapy environment. I'm a very experienced, analytical, and highly-trained psychotherapist (educated at UC Berkeley), yet I am practical, warm, and open. I work with people experiencing marital, parenting, career, spiritual, emotional, sexual, infertility, and addiction concerns; I'm expert at addressing those concerns. I enjoy working with couples and individuals who desire the help of a dedicated partner to more effectively navigate their relationships and lives.
I offer couples and individuals immediate insights, deeper clarity, and long-term improvement in an accepting and collaborative therapy environment. I'm a very experienced, analytical, and highly-trained psychotherapist (educated at UC Berkeley), yet I am practical, warm, and open. I work with people experiencing marital, parenting, career, spiritual, emotional, sexual, infertility, and addiction concerns; I'm expert at addressing those concerns. I enjoy working with couples and individuals who desire the help of a dedicated partner to more effectively navigate their relationships and lives.
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Berkeley since 1994, working with adults individually and with couples and groups, on recovering from relationship and betrayal trauma. This trauma may manifest as recurring intrusive reminders of overwhelming and unresolved past experiences and as emotional / somatic distress in your present life. Or it may result from inadequate nurture and protection in childhood (attachment trauma). Often, both contribute to the need and desire for relief and a better life beyond trauma. Individualized trauma therapy addresses the need for a new relationship with your past.
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Berkeley since 1994, working with adults individually and with couples and groups, on recovering from relationship and betrayal trauma. This trauma may manifest as recurring intrusive reminders of overwhelming and unresolved past experiences and as emotional / somatic distress in your present life. Or it may result from inadequate nurture and protection in childhood (attachment trauma). Often, both contribute to the need and desire for relief and a better life beyond trauma. Individualized trauma therapy addresses the need for a new relationship with your past.
My couples work is informed by the Gottman Method, Imago, Attachment Theory, and Relational Life therapies.
Hoping to improve the quality of your relationship? I specialize in working with couples to improve your partnership, deepen intimacy, and build a lasting relationship. I also have an extensive background working with young adults and individuals. My hope is our work will provide you or your and your partner a safe place to: explore your conscious and unconscious drives, desires and dynamics, improve your understanding of self and the other, create more vibrant intimacy in your partnership, and bring healthier relationships and personal empowerment to your life or lives.
My couples work is informed by the Gottman Method, Imago, Attachment Theory, and Relational Life therapies.
Hoping to improve the quality of your relationship? I specialize in working with couples to improve your partnership, deepen intimacy, and build a lasting relationship. I also have an extensive background working with young adults and individuals. My hope is our work will provide you or your and your partner a safe place to: explore your conscious and unconscious drives, desires and dynamics, improve your understanding of self and the other, create more vibrant intimacy in your partnership, and bring healthier relationships and personal empowerment to your life or lives.
San Mateo Child and Family Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I enjoy working with children, teens, individual adults, and couples! Are you stressed out because your child or teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, academic, or behavioral problems? Are you yourself feeling anxious, depressed? Are you struggling in your marriage to feel that emotional and physical connection you once felt? I believe you are unique and special, and I look forward to working together to create growth and change in your life. I am the owner of a group practice with seven therapists who work for me, and I enjoy connecting you with the therapist who is your best fit!
I enjoy working with children, teens, individual adults, and couples! Are you stressed out because your child or teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, academic, or behavioral problems? Are you yourself feeling anxious, depressed? Are you struggling in your marriage to feel that emotional and physical connection you once felt? I believe you are unique and special, and I look forward to working together to create growth and change in your life. I am the owner of a group practice with seven therapists who work for me, and I enjoy connecting you with the therapist who is your best fit!
Hi! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 28 years of experience working with individuals and relationships across a range of settings, from community mental health to private practice. My approach is interactive, dynamic, and deeply engaged, because I believe real progress happens when therapy feels like a genuine partnership. Whether you're navigating long-standing challenges or facing something new, I'm here to help you move forward. I currently see clients via Telehealth and can't wait to connect with you!
Hi! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 28 years of experience working with individuals and relationships across a range of settings, from community mental health to private practice. My approach is interactive, dynamic, and deeply engaged, because I believe real progress happens when therapy feels like a genuine partnership. Whether you're navigating long-standing challenges or facing something new, I'm here to help you move forward. I currently see clients via Telehealth and can't wait to connect with you!
For couples, I use emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and Imago to rebuild connection.
Struggling with desire, orgasm, sexual pain, or intimacy challenges? You deserve a specialist — not a generalist. I'm Dr. Diana Urman, one of few therapists in California with a PhD in Human Sexuality, 20+ years in sex therapy, and experience as an Oregon Supreme Court expert witness. I help individuals and couples move from shame to authentic sexual confidence.
For couples, I use emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and Imago to rebuild connection.
Struggling with desire, orgasm, sexual pain, or intimacy challenges? You deserve a specialist — not a generalist. I'm Dr. Diana Urman, one of few therapists in California with a PhD in Human Sexuality, 20+ years in sex therapy, and experience as an Oregon Supreme Court expert witness. I help individuals and couples move from shame to authentic sexual confidence.
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.
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.
Hello, I'm Tracey. Our thinking can directly impact the quality of our life, either positively or negatively, whether it be feelings of depression, stress, anxiety or uncertainty. With compassion and warmth, I gracefully help you address beliefs and narratives that may not be supporting you, fulfill your needs, as well as highlight your strengths. What I most want for you is to be seen authentically, be fully comfortable processing your feelings, grow/heal sustainably and enjoy the life you've been given. Let me know if you'd like this for yourself too and we can set up an exploratory call to see how I can support you.
Hello, I'm Tracey. Our thinking can directly impact the quality of our life, either positively or negatively, whether it be feelings of depression, stress, anxiety or uncertainty. With compassion and warmth, I gracefully help you address beliefs and narratives that may not be supporting you, fulfill your needs, as well as highlight your strengths. What I most want for you is to be seen authentically, be fully comfortable processing your feelings, grow/heal sustainably and enjoy the life you've been given. Let me know if you'd like this for yourself too and we can set up an exploratory call to see how I can support you.
I work from a relational, depth-oriented framework informed by attachment, family systems, psychodynamic, and Imago approaches.
My clients are adults who can feel that something beneath the surface is running their life: a pattern of mood, a pull toward substances, or a relationship dynamic that keeps repeating no matter how hard they try to change it. They are self-aware enough to know something is off, but close enough to it that they cannot quite see it clearly. I work with them to slow things down, name what has been operating out of sight, and begin making more conscious choices about how they want to live and love. Currently seeing new clients in NV and CA via telehealth.
I work from a relational, depth-oriented framework informed by attachment, family systems, psychodynamic, and Imago approaches.
My clients are adults who can feel that something beneath the surface is running their life: a pattern of mood, a pull toward substances, or a relationship dynamic that keeps repeating no matter how hard they try to change it. They are self-aware enough to know something is off, but close enough to it that they cannot quite see it clearly. I work with them to slow things down, name what has been operating out of sight, and begin making more conscious choices about how they want to live and love. Currently seeing new clients in NV and CA via telehealth.
Step into a healing space where laughter is welcome. As a professional and a family man, I know how crazy life can get. Juggling work, family, and the kitchen sink is no joke. I've been there, still doing that, and got the t-shirt to prove it! Let's not even start on the childhood baggage we all cart around like old luggage. Whether you're side-eyeing therapy or feeling stuck in a rut, I've got your back with compassionate support and a dash of humor. Together, we'll unpack those heavy bags, set some goals, and take a transformative journey toward inner peace.
Step into a healing space where laughter is welcome. As a professional and a family man, I know how crazy life can get. Juggling work, family, and the kitchen sink is no joke. I've been there, still doing that, and got the t-shirt to prove it! Let's not even start on the childhood baggage we all cart around like old luggage. Whether you're side-eyeing therapy or feeling stuck in a rut, I've got your back with compassionate support and a dash of humor. Together, we'll unpack those heavy bags, set some goals, and take a transformative journey toward inner peace.
Becoming our most alive and authentic self is the goal of psychotherapy. If you are like many of the people that I work with, you have felt that being yourself wasn't accepted or valued in relationships, your family, or the world in general. In therapy, you have the opportunity to non-judgmentally challenge and change these learned beliefs and grow into your true self. I am especially interested in working with couples, relationship problems, anxiety, trauma, sex and sexuality, and LGBTQ.
Becoming our most alive and authentic self is the goal of psychotherapy. If you are like many of the people that I work with, you have felt that being yourself wasn't accepted or valued in relationships, your family, or the world in general. In therapy, you have the opportunity to non-judgmentally challenge and change these learned beliefs and grow into your true self. I am especially interested in working with couples, relationship problems, anxiety, trauma, sex and sexuality, and LGBTQ.
I use psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, relational, and IMAGO as the base for our work together.
I strive to provide an inclusive feeling in my practice where everyone’s uniqueness is embraced, explored, and celebrated. I utilize a variety of modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness. After practicing for more than 20 years what I have learned is that therapy is not one size fits all, success and progress look different for each person, everybody is doing their best always no matter what, and in the end the best predictor of treatment success is the relationship we create in our work together. If we can build a trusting relationship then the journey will be successful.
I use psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, relational, and IMAGO as the base for our work together.
I strive to provide an inclusive feeling in my practice where everyone’s uniqueness is embraced, explored, and celebrated. I utilize a variety of modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness. After practicing for more than 20 years what I have learned is that therapy is not one size fits all, success and progress look different for each person, everybody is doing their best always no matter what, and in the end the best predictor of treatment success is the relationship we create in our work together. If we can build a trusting relationship then the journey will be successful.
To reduce limiting beliefs and suffering and discover greater joy, love, and your most expansive life, I offer these potent paths: self-inquiry, Byron Katie's Work, Voice Dialogue, IFS, & plant medicine. And free meditation lessons.
Our sessions can help you achieve greater self-acceptance, self-respect, & self-confidence. They can guide couples to open their hearts, improve communication, and find greater harmony.
After 50 years of marriage and Zen meditation, 40 years of private practice & of co-raising wonderful daughters, I bring considerable life experience & a creative, compassionate, pragmatic approach to our work together.
To reduce limiting beliefs and suffering and discover greater joy, love, and your most expansive life, I offer these potent paths: self-inquiry, Byron Katie's Work, Voice Dialogue, IFS, & plant medicine. And free meditation lessons.
Our sessions can help you achieve greater self-acceptance, self-respect, & self-confidence. They can guide couples to open their hearts, improve communication, and find greater harmony.
After 50 years of marriage and Zen meditation, 40 years of private practice & of co-raising wonderful daughters, I bring considerable life experience & a creative, compassionate, pragmatic approach to our work together.
Life is tough and seeking help at any point helps you become the hero of your story. I've worked with clients dealing with everyday stress, milestones, traumas, and losses. One of the most amazing things I witness are people who want to bring positive changes into their lives and are willing to set aside time to work on themselves and their growth and often find they can improve their lives in ways that surpass expectations.
Life is tough and seeking help at any point helps you become the hero of your story. I've worked with clients dealing with everyday stress, milestones, traumas, and losses. One of the most amazing things I witness are people who want to bring positive changes into their lives and are willing to set aside time to work on themselves and their growth and often find they can improve their lives in ways that surpass expectations.
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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.