Imago Therapists in Chicago, IL
I work best with people who have excellent self insight yet feel blocked by barriers and blind spots.
I provide a 360 degree, grounded and wholistic vantage point to expand your self awareness and increase your capacity for growth and change.
My approach is rooted by cultural curiosity and flexible, creative perspective shifts that allow you to open up a multitude of avenues for thriving within your community. I define thriving as deepening into knowing yourself, experiencing universal level compassion and exploring your ability to experience authentic connection with others.
I work best with people who have excellent self insight yet feel blocked by barriers and blind spots.
I provide a 360 degree, grounded and wholistic vantage point to expand your self awareness and increase your capacity for growth and change.
My approach is rooted by cultural curiosity and flexible, creative perspective shifts that allow you to open up a multitude of avenues for thriving within your community. I define thriving as deepening into knowing yourself, experiencing universal level compassion and exploring your ability to experience authentic connection with others.
When it comes to problems we face, it can be difficult to see past ourselves and because of this, we may internalize this as we are the problem. In reality problems are something that are separate from who we are as individuals and there are often interpersonal relationships and external factors that play a major role in what may bring one to therapy. I help to provide clients with the strength and skills to work collaboratively to move towards change and progress. By calling attention to problematic stories and bringing healthy stories to light, this reframes how we think of issues & restores control of your own narrative.
When it comes to problems we face, it can be difficult to see past ourselves and because of this, we may internalize this as we are the problem. In reality problems are something that are separate from who we are as individuals and there are often interpersonal relationships and external factors that play a major role in what may bring one to therapy. I help to provide clients with the strength and skills to work collaboratively to move towards change and progress. By calling attention to problematic stories and bringing healthy stories to light, this reframes how we think of issues & restores control of your own narrative.
A graduate of Jane Addams School of Social Work with over 20 years of multi-cultural counseling experience with adolescents, adults and families. This evidence based practice, uses questionnaires, treatment plans and scales to assess your progress. You may see significant improvement within 6 visits w/o medication. CBT, mindfulness, affirmations, nutrition, exercise and supplements are prescribed. These can, on occasion reduce the need for psychiatric medication. (In consultation with your doctor) Reduce, anger, fear and trauma quickly with evidence based interventions. Isn't it time for you to get results out of therapy?
A graduate of Jane Addams School of Social Work with over 20 years of multi-cultural counseling experience with adolescents, adults and families. This evidence based practice, uses questionnaires, treatment plans and scales to assess your progress. You may see significant improvement within 6 visits w/o medication. CBT, mindfulness, affirmations, nutrition, exercise and supplements are prescribed. These can, on occasion reduce the need for psychiatric medication. (In consultation with your doctor) Reduce, anger, fear and trauma quickly with evidence based interventions. Isn't it time for you to get results out of therapy?
I am a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 30 years of experience. I work with diverse individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I am a caring and dedicated therapist who often goes the extra mile when it will assist a client. I highly value creative and artistic expression, and I help my clients tap into their strengths and passions. Clients I work with especially well are curious, introspective, willing to dig deep, and interested in becoming more compassionate towards themselves and others. They aren't afraid to look at their feelings in the here-and-now of the therapeutic relationship.
I am a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 30 years of experience. I work with diverse individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I am a caring and dedicated therapist who often goes the extra mile when it will assist a client. I highly value creative and artistic expression, and I help my clients tap into their strengths and passions. Clients I work with especially well are curious, introspective, willing to dig deep, and interested in becoming more compassionate towards themselves and others. They aren't afraid to look at their feelings in the here-and-now of the therapeutic relationship.
Johanna Winter Harper
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, LPC, NCC, MFA
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Would you like to find new patterns of living and loving? Are you or your family struggling to communicate in constructive and loving ways? Have you lost faith and hope that life will ever hold joy and love? Do you struggle with self-criticism and extending compassion to yourself or others? I practice from a systemic, attachment and emotion-focused lens. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming, and am open to working with individuals of all ages, relationships of all configurations, and families of all varieties.
Would you like to find new patterns of living and loving? Are you or your family struggling to communicate in constructive and loving ways? Have you lost faith and hope that life will ever hold joy and love? Do you struggle with self-criticism and extending compassion to yourself or others? I practice from a systemic, attachment and emotion-focused lens. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming, and am open to working with individuals of all ages, relationships of all configurations, and families of all varieties.
I believe that therapeutic growth begins with cultivating a genuine, collaborative relationship in which clients feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to. Therapy can be a space for one to explore their inner and outer worlds and gain insight into their emotions, early familial relationships, challenging patterns, current relationships with others, or desires for change. I use an integrative approach tailored to each individual - I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I have been trained in psychodynamic, relational, liberation psychology, and parts work, and draw from evidence-based interventions.
I believe that therapeutic growth begins with cultivating a genuine, collaborative relationship in which clients feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to. Therapy can be a space for one to explore their inner and outer worlds and gain insight into their emotions, early familial relationships, challenging patterns, current relationships with others, or desires for change. I use an integrative approach tailored to each individual - I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I have been trained in psychodynamic, relational, liberation psychology, and parts work, and draw from evidence-based interventions.
I have specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Imago Dialogue.
You may be looking for more ease in your relationships, relief from anxiety or depression, or clarity during a major life change. Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns or unsure how to ask for the love and connection you want. Therapy with me is about feeling seen, supported, and empowered to move forward to create a life you desire. I’m a Licensed Counselor and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional with 14 years of experience. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, neurodiversity affirming, and welcoming of ENM, polyamorous, and kink communities.
I have specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Imago Dialogue.
You may be looking for more ease in your relationships, relief from anxiety or depression, or clarity during a major life change. Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns or unsure how to ask for the love and connection you want. Therapy with me is about feeling seen, supported, and empowered to move forward to create a life you desire. I’m a Licensed Counselor and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional with 14 years of experience. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, neurodiversity affirming, and welcoming of ENM, polyamorous, and kink communities.
My goal as a culturally aware LMFT and AASECT certified sex therapist is to help people navigate their relationships with themselves, others, and their identity. When I founded Bare Conversations, I wanted clients to be able to see themselves in me and feel understood by someone who can relate. I am proudly sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, Kink, BDSM, and polyamory-affirming. Bare Conversations is a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable sharing their true identities and innermost thoughts. If you're ready to dig deep and make some big changes, I'm the therapist for you.
My goal as a culturally aware LMFT and AASECT certified sex therapist is to help people navigate their relationships with themselves, others, and their identity. When I founded Bare Conversations, I wanted clients to be able to see themselves in me and feel understood by someone who can relate. I am proudly sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, Kink, BDSM, and polyamory-affirming. Bare Conversations is a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable sharing their true identities and innermost thoughts. If you're ready to dig deep and make some big changes, I'm the therapist for you.
For couples, I work in Imago, EFT, and Gottman.
I partner with clients to create lasting change. We will look at strengths and challenges. What already works, and what gets in the way? This can be at work, in relationships, or other areas of life. I work with individuals, couples, and families from a wide range of backgrounds—across race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. My goal is to provide a space where you feel respected and understood. People often come to therapy feeling a gap in being truly seen—by a partner, a friend, a colleague, or even by themselves. In our work together, we’ll explore new ways of to think, communicate, and reduce stress.
For couples, I work in Imago, EFT, and Gottman.
I partner with clients to create lasting change. We will look at strengths and challenges. What already works, and what gets in the way? This can be at work, in relationships, or other areas of life. I work with individuals, couples, and families from a wide range of backgrounds—across race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. My goal is to provide a space where you feel respected and understood. People often come to therapy feeling a gap in being truly seen—by a partner, a friend, a colleague, or even by themselves. In our work together, we’ll explore new ways of to think, communicate, and reduce stress.
Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.
Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, distinct traumatic events/complex trauma, grief/loss, conflict, stress management, boundary setting, life transitions, relationship issues, therapy for therapists, emotional regulation skills, and identity development. One of my passions is working with women of color and first-generation child of immigrants dealing with the impacts of intersectionality, marginalization, immigration, acculturation, and generational/historical trauma. I also love working with couples helping them work on their communication, rebuild connection, reducing conflict, and increasing safety.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, distinct traumatic events/complex trauma, grief/loss, conflict, stress management, boundary setting, life transitions, relationship issues, therapy for therapists, emotional regulation skills, and identity development. One of my passions is working with women of color and first-generation child of immigrants dealing with the impacts of intersectionality, marginalization, immigration, acculturation, and generational/historical trauma. I also love working with couples helping them work on their communication, rebuild connection, reducing conflict, and increasing safety.
Relationships can be difficult. Whether it is familial, romantic or platonic, each of us is the sum of all the experiences, communities, and cultures we have been involved in and around our entire lives. We often struggle to understand how to effectively communicate, as well as making and keeping connections.
Relationships can be difficult. Whether it is familial, romantic or platonic, each of us is the sum of all the experiences, communities, and cultures we have been involved in and around our entire lives. We often struggle to understand how to effectively communicate, as well as making and keeping connections.
Are you looking to repair or improve your relationship? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specialized in treating couples' issues, specifically around life cycle transitions in the relationship (engagement, fertility, coparenting, divorce, etc), as well as issues around trust and communication. I use a systemic and strengths-based approach in working with my clients and their relationships. I begin focusing therapy on a behavioral level to work on tangible changes, and if the client continues to feel stuck, we continue by addressing cognitions and underlying emotions to the problem to identify where they are constrained.
Are you looking to repair or improve your relationship? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specialized in treating couples' issues, specifically around life cycle transitions in the relationship (engagement, fertility, coparenting, divorce, etc), as well as issues around trust and communication. I use a systemic and strengths-based approach in working with my clients and their relationships. I begin focusing therapy on a behavioral level to work on tangible changes, and if the client continues to feel stuck, we continue by addressing cognitions and underlying emotions to the problem to identify where they are constrained.
I enjoy working with people who are ready to explore their mental health, whatever that may be. I have worked with clients of all ages with many different diagnoses: Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, etc. It takes a lot of bravery to begin therapy and I enjoy providing information and education, teaching coping skills, or just providing a space to talk and explore whatever struggle my client may be encountering. I am also passionate about working with children and helping them grow their understanding of themselves and help their families learn how to best support them.
I enjoy working with people who are ready to explore their mental health, whatever that may be. I have worked with clients of all ages with many different diagnoses: Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, etc. It takes a lot of bravery to begin therapy and I enjoy providing information and education, teaching coping skills, or just providing a space to talk and explore whatever struggle my client may be encountering. I am also passionate about working with children and helping them grow their understanding of themselves and help their families learn how to best support them.
We offer somatic therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, ACT, DBT, and art therapy—integrating creative and evidence-based approaches.
You don’t have to do it all alone. At Balanced Awakening, we specialize in therapy for women, teen girls, and couples who want to feel more connected, confident, and in control. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, our compassionate team of therapists and psychologists is here to support you. We empower clients across the lifespan with a warm, collaborative approach that helps you develop insight, build coping tools, and reconnect with your authentic self.
We offer somatic therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, ACT, DBT, and art therapy—integrating creative and evidence-based approaches.
You don’t have to do it all alone. At Balanced Awakening, we specialize in therapy for women, teen girls, and couples who want to feel more connected, confident, and in control. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, our compassionate team of therapists and psychologists is here to support you. We empower clients across the lifespan with a warm, collaborative approach that helps you develop insight, build coping tools, and reconnect with your authentic self.
I believe deeply in the capacity of people to change. If we are struggling and feel stuck in some ways, it’s not because we want to be miserable or are in some way a "bad" person. We simply lack the right kind of support to find our way out. Talk therapy provides a way out. My clients are men, women and couples, who are intelligent and very high functioning yet find themselves struggling with something, or perhaps just have a sense that they are needing something more. Talk therapy can help us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves which can help us live into a fuller and richer life.
I believe deeply in the capacity of people to change. If we are struggling and feel stuck in some ways, it’s not because we want to be miserable or are in some way a "bad" person. We simply lack the right kind of support to find our way out. Talk therapy provides a way out. My clients are men, women and couples, who are intelligent and very high functioning yet find themselves struggling with something, or perhaps just have a sense that they are needing something more. Talk therapy can help us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves which can help us live into a fuller and richer life.
Sophocles: "Wisdom outweighs any wealth." Fmr. Exec. Consult re: Conflict resolution & 35+ yrs. member CBOT/CME. . Integrate science & 'art' treatment on best practices. Consult Solutions on relationships & interpersonal challenges at Corporate & Individual level. Specialized with Individual/Couples/Adolescent/Elderly. Fmr. clinical Dir. w/ faith communities & specialist in GRIEF w/ prior work in Hospital & educational settings/Grand Rounds/Ethics at Northwestern & U. Chi. All phone calls FREE. "Vision without execution is a daydream and execution without vision is a nightmare." I look forward to helping you secure your vision
Sophocles: "Wisdom outweighs any wealth." Fmr. Exec. Consult re: Conflict resolution & 35+ yrs. member CBOT/CME. . Integrate science & 'art' treatment on best practices. Consult Solutions on relationships & interpersonal challenges at Corporate & Individual level. Specialized with Individual/Couples/Adolescent/Elderly. Fmr. clinical Dir. w/ faith communities & specialist in GRIEF w/ prior work in Hospital & educational settings/Grand Rounds/Ethics at Northwestern & U. Chi. All phone calls FREE. "Vision without execution is a daydream and execution without vision is a nightmare." I look forward to helping you secure your vision
I joined Relational Insight in 2023 to provide affordable therapy to individuals, couples, and families. My collaborative approach to therapy helps clients tell their story and practice new perspectives or behaviors. I aim to help clients find validation, healing, and growth within life struggles and transitions. I have a passion for reaching underserved clients, especially men of color and other members of marginalized groups. I also connect easily with adolescents struggling with emotional or behavioral concerns. I strive to provide tangible support for those who may be new to focusing on their mental health.
I joined Relational Insight in 2023 to provide affordable therapy to individuals, couples, and families. My collaborative approach to therapy helps clients tell their story and practice new perspectives or behaviors. I aim to help clients find validation, healing, and growth within life struggles and transitions. I have a passion for reaching underserved clients, especially men of color and other members of marginalized groups. I also connect easily with adolescents struggling with emotional or behavioral concerns. I strive to provide tangible support for those who may be new to focusing on their mental health.
Welcome, I'm a licensed therapist with over 35 years of experience providing virtual counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I've worked with clients with concerns including depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction, codependency, family and relationship issues, LGBT, and life transitions. Additional experience includes: career development, EAP services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. Post graduate experience includes certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork. I help people empower themselves.
Welcome, I'm a licensed therapist with over 35 years of experience providing virtual counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I've worked with clients with concerns including depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction, codependency, family and relationship issues, LGBT, and life transitions. Additional experience includes: career development, EAP services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. Post graduate experience includes certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork. I help people empower themselves.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical sexologist who focuses on non-monogamy, non-traditional intimate relationships, and the various intimacy roadblocks that can often occur in relationships. My clinical expertise includes issues related to sexual identity, sexual desire/discrepancy, and sexual dysfunction. I work with individuals and couples, striving to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can be your most vulnerable self. My expertise combined with your hard work, humility, and commitment to self-reflection will yield positive results and help you live a more fruitful existence.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical sexologist who focuses on non-monogamy, non-traditional intimate relationships, and the various intimacy roadblocks that can often occur in relationships. My clinical expertise includes issues related to sexual identity, sexual desire/discrepancy, and sexual dysfunction. I work with individuals and couples, striving to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can be your most vulnerable self. My expertise combined with your hard work, humility, and commitment to self-reflection will yield positive results and help you live a more fruitful existence.
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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.