Imago Therapists in 20155
Marriage Healing Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, VA 20155
Are you going through a struggle in your marriage or romantic relationship? Do you feel that the connection you once shared when you first met is waning? Have you tried to address issues with your partner on your own, but are still feeling stuck? There is hope for your relationship. We are a team of marriage therapists with a number of years of experience in working with couples. The majority of therapists are trained in the Gottman Method or Imago Therapy. We have helped numerous couples get through the power struggle phase of their relationship to find a connection.
Are you going through a struggle in your marriage or romantic relationship? Do you feel that the connection you once shared when you first met is waning? Have you tried to address issues with your partner on your own, but are still feeling stuck? There is hope for your relationship. We are a team of marriage therapists with a number of years of experience in working with couples. The majority of therapists are trained in the Gottman Method or Imago Therapy. We have helped numerous couples get through the power struggle phase of their relationship to find a connection.
Ceres Artico Ph. D.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gainesville, VA 20155
All of us have the ability and desire to heal and lead meaningful, fulfilling, lives. However, at times we need professional help to overcome devastating feelings and life events.
Dr. Artico has over 20 years of experience helping couples, adults and teens become who they were meant to be. She is the director of Gainesville Family Counseling, has taught at George Mason University, and is the author of the book Latino Families Broken by Immigration. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFT), clinical supervision, and sandtray therapy.
All of us have the ability and desire to heal and lead meaningful, fulfilling, lives. However, at times we need professional help to overcome devastating feelings and life events.
Dr. Artico has over 20 years of experience helping couples, adults and teens become who they were meant to be. She is the director of Gainesville Family Counseling, has taught at George Mason University, and is the author of the book Latino Families Broken by Immigration. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFT), clinical supervision, and sandtray therapy.
Courtney Shaughnessy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, VA 20155
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety or depression. I am now accepting couples counseling as well. I am trained in several evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy . I encourage verbal communication skills, coping techniques, and appropriate problem-solving skills.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety or depression. I am now accepting couples counseling as well. I am trained in several evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy . I encourage verbal communication skills, coping techniques, and appropriate problem-solving skills.
Laura C Lillicotch, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, VA 20155
Waitlist for new clients
Hello Haymarket and surrounding areas. Do you want a therapist who you can see in person or online in your area? You are feeling stuck and need someone who isn't your friend or family to talk to about your situation. You want to feel better and are not sure how to get there. You know you want to dig deep and find the causes for your fears, anxieties, and sadness and need help to get there.
Hello Haymarket and surrounding areas. Do you want a therapist who you can see in person or online in your area? You are feeling stuck and need someone who isn't your friend or family to talk to about your situation. You want to feel better and are not sure how to get there. You know you want to dig deep and find the causes for your fears, anxieties, and sadness and need help to get there.
Karen Cebula
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gainesville, VA 20155
Not accepting new clients
The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one. That's why my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere where individuals can engage in exploration that leads to growth and positive change. I do this by incorporating a laid back style with the philosophy that therapy cannot be one size fits all and needs to be tailored to each individual client. It's then clients will be able to discover what impacts their lives, learn to understand their emotions and develop a new found sense of self awareness.
The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one. That's why my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere where individuals can engage in exploration that leads to growth and positive change. I do this by incorporating a laid back style with the philosophy that therapy cannot be one size fits all and needs to be tailored to each individual client. It's then clients will be able to discover what impacts their lives, learn to understand their emotions and develop a new found sense of self awareness.
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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.