Imago Therapists in Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Individual, Couple's, and Family Therapist. Therapist trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, Mindfulness Practices, and Gottman Method for couples.
It is our most challenging seasons that usher in the deepest healing. When life gets hard it is easy to feel stuck and challenging to feel hopeful. I am here to guide you along your journey of healing. I provide holistic therapy to couples and individuals. My therapy practice is both heart and research guided. All good therapy starts with trust and safety. From there we can determine the best way for you to achieve your goals both as an individual and couple.
Pensacola Individual, Couple's, and Family Therapist. Therapist trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, Mindfulness Practices, and Gottman Method for couples.
It is our most challenging seasons that usher in the deepest healing. When life gets hard it is easy to feel stuck and challenging to feel hopeful. I am here to guide you along your journey of healing. I provide holistic therapy to couples and individuals. My therapy practice is both heart and research guided. All good therapy starts with trust and safety. From there we can determine the best way for you to achieve your goals both as an individual and couple.
Bayou Wellness is an outpatient mental health counseling group in Pensacola, Florida. Please read our therapist bios on our website: www.BayouWellness.Life. We offer both in-office and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our therapists treat a vast array of issues, including addiction, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, marriage and family issues, and disorders of mood, anxiety, and impulse control.
Bayou Wellness is an outpatient mental health counseling group in Pensacola, Florida. Please read our therapist bios on our website: www.BayouWellness.Life. We offer both in-office and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our therapists treat a vast array of issues, including addiction, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, marriage and family issues, and disorders of mood, anxiety, and impulse control.
"Our goal is to get you back to being you". Psychological services are offered for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.
Dr. McKay is a clinical psychologist providing evidence-based treatment, such as cognitive-behavioral or dialectical behavioral therapy. She has extensive experience working with patients who have eating disorders or medical problems, as well as onducting psychological evaluations. Dr. McKay is also a Level 2 Gottman Therapist using an evidence-based method to help couples build a better relationship.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the community and treat all of our patients with respect and compassion.
"Our goal is to get you back to being you". Psychological services are offered for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.
Dr. McKay is a clinical psychologist providing evidence-based treatment, such as cognitive-behavioral or dialectical behavioral therapy. She has extensive experience working with patients who have eating disorders or medical problems, as well as onducting psychological evaluations. Dr. McKay is also a Level 2 Gottman Therapist using an evidence-based method to help couples build a better relationship.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the community and treat all of our patients with respect and compassion.
Drawing from the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Theory, and emotionally focused approaches, I help partners strengthen connection, improve emotional regulation, and build practical skills for lasting change.
Are you successful in many areas of life but struggling in your relationship? Do the same arguments keep resurfacing, leaving you disconnected, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward together? I work with couples navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, neurodivergent patterns, financial stress, caregiving demands, and uncertainty about the future. Many are thoughtful, capable partners who care deeply but feel stuck in painful cycles. Online therapy can help you understand your patterns, strengthen connection, and create a relationship that becomes a source of support rather than another source of stress.
Drawing from the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Theory, and emotionally focused approaches, I help partners strengthen connection, improve emotional regulation, and build practical skills for lasting change.
Are you successful in many areas of life but struggling in your relationship? Do the same arguments keep resurfacing, leaving you disconnected, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward together? I work with couples navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, neurodivergent patterns, financial stress, caregiving demands, and uncertainty about the future. Many are thoughtful, capable partners who care deeply but feel stuck in painful cycles. Online therapy can help you understand your patterns, strengthen connection, and create a relationship that becomes a source of support rather than another source of stress.
Dempsey Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, Autplay Certified, and EMDR certified. Dempsey completed her master’s degree in Social Work at Florida State University. Dempsey utilizes play therapy techniques with children, teens, and families. Dempsey is trained to interpret play of children to give the guideway to healing children. Dempsey works best with children and adults who have not responded well to therapy prior.
Dempsey provides EMDR intensives focusing on populations that cannot do weekly therapy sessions but are still looking to heal themselves. Dempsey is a CIT for EMDR for therapist.
Dempsey Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, Autplay Certified, and EMDR certified. Dempsey completed her master’s degree in Social Work at Florida State University. Dempsey utilizes play therapy techniques with children, teens, and families. Dempsey is trained to interpret play of children to give the guideway to healing children. Dempsey works best with children and adults who have not responded well to therapy prior.
Dempsey provides EMDR intensives focusing on populations that cannot do weekly therapy sessions but are still looking to heal themselves. Dempsey is a CIT for EMDR for therapist.
Life is full of challenges, and no one escapes going through difficult seasons. These times can feel overwhelming, scary, and isolating, but they also hold the potential for growth and healing. Yes, they are tough, but we don’t have to fear the hard things—instead, we can lean into them. My practice is grounded in a commitment to provide you with the support, encouragement, and tools you need to move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. It’s my honor to create a safe space for you, help you gain clarity about your struggles, and guide you in making meaningful changes and uncover new truths and new possibilities for your life.
Life is full of challenges, and no one escapes going through difficult seasons. These times can feel overwhelming, scary, and isolating, but they also hold the potential for growth and healing. Yes, they are tough, but we don’t have to fear the hard things—instead, we can lean into them. My practice is grounded in a commitment to provide you with the support, encouragement, and tools you need to move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. It’s my honor to create a safe space for you, help you gain clarity about your struggles, and guide you in making meaningful changes and uncover new truths and new possibilities for your life.
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Hi! My name is Susan and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges in a warm, welcoming and judgment-free space. I have been a LMHC for 28 years. I have a B.S. in Education for the University of South Florida and a M.S is psychology from Argosy University.
Through the years I’ve learned that we express ourselves differently at each stage of life - and understanding those changes is my specialty. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment where you can explore your feelings, make sense of your struggles, and begin to heal with honesty, acceptance, and a renewed sense of hope.
Hi! My name is Susan and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges in a warm, welcoming and judgment-free space. I have been a LMHC for 28 years. I have a B.S. in Education for the University of South Florida and a M.S is psychology from Argosy University.
Through the years I’ve learned that we express ourselves differently at each stage of life - and understanding those changes is my specialty. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment where you can explore your feelings, make sense of your struggles, and begin to heal with honesty, acceptance, and a renewed sense of hope.
You might be feeling stuck in relationship patterns that keep repeating, struggling with communication, or feeling disconnected from the people closest to you. Maybe you’re navigating conflict in a partnership, family stress, or trying to understand how your relationships are impacting your mental and emotional well-being. You want a therapist who feels real, trustworthy, and grounded—someone you can be honest with and who will meet you where you are, without judgment, as you work toward healthier, more fulfilling connections.
You might be feeling stuck in relationship patterns that keep repeating, struggling with communication, or feeling disconnected from the people closest to you. Maybe you’re navigating conflict in a partnership, family stress, or trying to understand how your relationships are impacting your mental and emotional well-being. You want a therapist who feels real, trustworthy, and grounded—someone you can be honest with and who will meet you where you are, without judgment, as you work toward healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Online Therapists
Eric Hedean Lamb, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, DAPA, CTP
2 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541
Eric H. Lamb, LCSW, provides caring, quality, and highly ethical counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Eric has worked with these age groups, in a variety of settings, for almost 24 years. Eric is known for having a love for children and families, and a caring, empathic approach, while pointing out and discussing issues that may need to be addressed by an individual, or within a relationship. Eric works with clients from a client centered approach, always putting the clients needs at the forefront of counseling goals. For objective, informed, caring counsel, please call to set up an appointment.
Eric H. Lamb, LCSW, provides caring, quality, and highly ethical counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Eric has worked with these age groups, in a variety of settings, for almost 24 years. Eric is known for having a love for children and families, and a caring, empathic approach, while pointing out and discussing issues that may need to be addressed by an individual, or within a relationship. Eric works with clients from a client centered approach, always putting the clients needs at the forefront of counseling goals. For objective, informed, caring counsel, please call to set up an appointment.
Culturally responsive counseling with an emphasis on supporting you as you decide what is impacting you and what, if anything, can be done to change the results. I've lived coast to coast, hustled in the intercity, and worked as a professional with every client population you can imagine. I have specialized training in mental health, substance abuse, and vocational counseling. I can listen and be a guide as you explore your desires and roads to reaching fulfillment.
Culturally responsive counseling with an emphasis on supporting you as you decide what is impacting you and what, if anything, can be done to change the results. I've lived coast to coast, hustled in the intercity, and worked as a professional with every client population you can imagine. I have specialized training in mental health, substance abuse, and vocational counseling. I can listen and be a guide as you explore your desires and roads to reaching fulfillment.
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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.