Imago Therapists in 08512
Judy V. Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cranbury, NJ 08512 (Online Only)
Specifically, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, with attention to relationship skill development, Nurtured Heart Approach, Imago Couples Counseling and Positive Psychology.
Hi, we all face challenges in our lives from time to time. Talking with a professional counselor in an open and honest way leads to self-discovery and healing. As owner of Choose Happiness, LLC, I work with people from all walks of life, educational levels, ages and cultures who are experiencing any number of emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Please, join me in working to help you explore and resolve your life's challenges. Some of the common issues people bring to me are, how to cope with anxiety, depression, attention issues, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, life transitions, career and school issues.
Specifically, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, with attention to relationship skill development, Nurtured Heart Approach, Imago Couples Counseling and Positive Psychology.
Hi, we all face challenges in our lives from time to time. Talking with a professional counselor in an open and honest way leads to self-discovery and healing. As owner of Choose Happiness, LLC, I work with people from all walks of life, educational levels, ages and cultures who are experiencing any number of emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Please, join me in working to help you explore and resolve your life's challenges. Some of the common issues people bring to me are, how to cope with anxiety, depression, attention issues, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, life transitions, career and school issues.
Martin Paul Kaplowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, CSAM
Verified Verified
Cranbury, NJ 08512
As a Licensed Marriage Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been helping Individuals and couples solve relationship problems, for 40 years. By teaching you proven, practical and positive approaches for resolving relationship difficulties, you will be able to understand and constructively address issues that may be undermining a more positive connection in your life. When interactions become reactive, defensive and not well thought out bad choices are often the result. I would like to help you achieve a positive resolution of your difficulties, and have the relationship you deserve. Strictly confidential sessions.
As a Licensed Marriage Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been helping Individuals and couples solve relationship problems, for 40 years. By teaching you proven, practical and positive approaches for resolving relationship difficulties, you will be able to understand and constructively address issues that may be undermining a more positive connection in your life. When interactions become reactive, defensive and not well thought out bad choices are often the result. I would like to help you achieve a positive resolution of your difficulties, and have the relationship you deserve. Strictly confidential sessions.
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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.