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Transitions, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, CT 06480
We are committed to further education in the field to better serve you and your family! Some of our Certifications are: Carey Beyor - Imago Couples Therapy, Jennifer Lusa or Melissa Aiello - EMDR and Kristen Stickles is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Accepting new clients - please e-mail us for the quickest response! :) We are a team of five women who have unique strengths, areas of expertise, and experiences in life. Our focus is on building new skills, mending relationships, and self-care and compassion. The values we have in common are loving what we do, maintaining a positive work environment, and learning from and supporting one another. My hope is this spirit of growth and acceptance gets passed on to you when you come in for counseling! <3
We are committed to further education in the field to better serve you and your family! Some of our Certifications are: Carey Beyor - Imago Couples Therapy, Jennifer Lusa or Melissa Aiello - EMDR and Kristen Stickles is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Accepting new clients - please e-mail us for the quickest response! :) We are a team of five women who have unique strengths, areas of expertise, and experiences in life. Our focus is on building new skills, mending relationships, and self-care and compassion. The values we have in common are loving what we do, maintaining a positive work environment, and learning from and supporting one another. My hope is this spirit of growth and acceptance gets passed on to you when you come in for counseling! <3
(860) 968-0232 View (860) 968-0232
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Carey A Beyor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIT
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457
As a Certified Imago Therapist, I have additional training to assist with couples who are really ready to grow, learn and heal together.
I am currently not accepting new clients. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in their teens and up. I see a variety of clients and really enjoy my work with other helpers such as teachers, other therapists, and medical professionals, as well as many others. Having owned a group practice for 19 years, I have experience and training in several areas. I work really well with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relational issues, co-dependency, parenting, and gender identity issues. And I can honestly say, I still love it!
As a Certified Imago Therapist, I have additional training to assist with couples who are really ready to grow, learn and heal together.
I am currently not accepting new clients. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in their teens and up. I see a variety of clients and really enjoy my work with other helpers such as teachers, other therapists, and medical professionals, as well as many others. Having owned a group practice for 19 years, I have experience and training in several areas. I work really well with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relational issues, co-dependency, parenting, and gender identity issues. And I can honestly say, I still love it!
(860) 784-7136 View (860) 784-7136
Gail Reeves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Therapy at West Woods provides an opportunity to take a look at what is important in your life! If you feel stuck, unsettled and/or would like to address issues individually, as a couple or as a family, this is a great place to start. I am a Marriage and Family therapist who utilizes Imago therapy to facilitate communication in a respectful and loving way.
Therapy at West Woods provides an opportunity to take a look at what is important in your life! If you feel stuck, unsettled and/or would like to address issues individually, as a couple or as a family, this is a great place to start. I am a Marriage and Family therapist who utilizes Imago therapy to facilitate communication in a respectful and loving way.
(203) 599-0373 View (203) 599-0373
Laurie W. Rhines PhD LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Higganum, CT 06441
I believe in the power each client has within themselves to use problems as opportunities to heal old wounds and release negative self-beliefs. I accept my clients exactly where they are, excited to journey with them toward enhanced consciousness and their authentic self. Feeling heard and validated are important aspects of my client relationships.
I believe in the power each client has within themselves to use problems as opportunities to heal old wounds and release negative self-beliefs. I accept my clients exactly where they are, excited to journey with them toward enhanced consciousness and their authentic self. Feeling heard and validated are important aspects of my client relationships.
(860) 248-4029 View (860) 248-4029
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Christine A. Nucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Killingworth, CT 06419  (Online Only)
**Lower Valley Psychotherapy Services, LLC, provides psychotherapy for individual (adult only) and relational therapy with the goal of helping you learn how to manage emotional stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, or any life challenges and/or transitions. Insurances accepted. **CO-PARENTING SOLUTIONS, LLC is an educational/coaching service committed to facilitating negotiations of parenting plans and co-parenting communication to help best support your child(ren) Insurance is not accepted for this service as it is educational/coaching.
**Lower Valley Psychotherapy Services, LLC, provides psychotherapy for individual (adult only) and relational therapy with the goal of helping you learn how to manage emotional stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, or any life challenges and/or transitions. Insurances accepted. **CO-PARENTING SOLUTIONS, LLC is an educational/coaching service committed to facilitating negotiations of parenting plans and co-parenting communication to help best support your child(ren) Insurance is not accepted for this service as it is educational/coaching.
(860) 552-2295 View (860) 552-2295
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Andonia D Clessas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Branford, CT 06471
Waitlist for new clients
Good afternoon! After 40 years, I offer many tools as a professional with a brief, positive, solution focused approach. For individuals who have experienced trauma, and find themselves depressed, anxious, fatigued, and in joint pain, with hair loss, digestive ills and/or headaches, I specialize in treating people with compassion who are experiencing these issues.
Good afternoon! After 40 years, I offer many tools as a professional with a brief, positive, solution focused approach. For individuals who have experienced trauma, and find themselves depressed, anxious, fatigued, and in joint pain, with hair loss, digestive ills and/or headaches, I specialize in treating people with compassion who are experiencing these issues.
(203) 275-0487 View (203) 275-0487
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Jennifer Kneeland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Are you recycling conflicts or feeling betrayed in your relationship? Are you feeling more like roommates than lovers? I am a Licensed Relationship and Sex Therapist with over 23 years of experience. My lead speciality is working with couples who want to restore trust, connection and intimacy. I see clients in person in my CT office and happily offer video therapy for those outside of driving distance. Multi-hour sessions offered for those couples wanting accelerated change.
Are you recycling conflicts or feeling betrayed in your relationship? Are you feeling more like roommates than lovers? I am a Licensed Relationship and Sex Therapist with over 23 years of experience. My lead speciality is working with couples who want to restore trust, connection and intimacy. I see clients in person in my CT office and happily offer video therapy for those outside of driving distance. Multi-hour sessions offered for those couples wanting accelerated change.
(203) 580-6805 View (203) 580-6805

Online Therapists

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Hillary Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADTR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs, CT 06268
My therapeutic skills include Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Expressive Arts Therapy, family therapy, play therapy, healing visualization, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Groups, Divorce Support Groups, Imago Couple's Therapy and EMDR.
"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion." -- Buddha. I utilize a gentle but direct approach to assist you in recovering from the pain and sorrow that can be a part of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dance Movement Therapist. Using my creativity and diverse skill set I help my clients overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, traumas and loss. Working with the body, mind and spirit together, I will help you find the way to reconnect with your most authentic self and restore your relationships. My clients are adults, couples, children and adolecents.
My therapeutic skills include Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Expressive Arts Therapy, family therapy, play therapy, healing visualization, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Groups, Divorce Support Groups, Imago Couple's Therapy and EMDR.
"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion." -- Buddha. I utilize a gentle but direct approach to assist you in recovering from the pain and sorrow that can be a part of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dance Movement Therapist. Using my creativity and diverse skill set I help my clients overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, traumas and loss. Working with the body, mind and spirit together, I will help you find the way to reconnect with your most authentic self and restore your relationships. My clients are adults, couples, children and adolecents.
(860) 606-4278 View (860) 606-4278
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Jacqueline Diaz Maldonado
Counselor, LMHC MA, LMHC CT, LMHC VT, LMHC NV, LPC/JD
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06103  (Online Only)
I offer Developmental, IFIO, Imago, Drama Triangle, Boundaries and Schema Therapy for couples.
Telehealth sessions only. NO Masshealth. I use experiential techniques including Attachment Focus EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT. I offer dating, premarital and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and we accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
I offer Developmental, IFIO, Imago, Drama Triangle, Boundaries and Schema Therapy for couples.
Telehealth sessions only. NO Masshealth. I use experiential techniques including Attachment Focus EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT. I offer dating, premarital and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and we accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)
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Erika Sensbach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06101  (Online Only)
In couples I utilize Imago and the Imago Dialogue which is a structured communication that helps partners express themselves and actively listen to each other.
Life is a journey, and in an increasingly connected world our ability to find balance may prove to be challenging and increase emotional vulnerabilities. "Down time" becomes less and less due to the pressures of society or of our own negative tapes that we play . My main focus is to reconnect and build a therapeutic relationship in an environment where the individual can work on formulating positive communication, set realistic personal goals, identify patterns of behaviors, and work on resolving issues in the here and now.
In couples I utilize Imago and the Imago Dialogue which is a structured communication that helps partners express themselves and actively listen to each other.
Life is a journey, and in an increasingly connected world our ability to find balance may prove to be challenging and increase emotional vulnerabilities. "Down time" becomes less and less due to the pressures of society or of our own negative tapes that we play . My main focus is to reconnect and build a therapeutic relationship in an environment where the individual can work on formulating positive communication, set realistic personal goals, identify patterns of behaviors, and work on resolving issues in the here and now.
(201) 720-4486 View (201) 720-4486
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Nahid Westwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880  (Online Only)
I am trained and certified in, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma treatment: EMDR,and Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness/ meditation & Imago Couple counseling.
Do you often feel sad? Lonely? Anxious? Or just unsatisfied with the way your life is going in certain areas? Do you sometimes feel stuck in negative thoughts? I can help you to break through, to move towards your goals and feel better. I will be with you all the way, to encourage you, guide you, and help you reach your genuine happy self.
I am trained and certified in, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma treatment: EMDR,and Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness/ meditation & Imago Couple counseling.
Do you often feel sad? Lonely? Anxious? Or just unsatisfied with the way your life is going in certain areas? Do you sometimes feel stuck in negative thoughts? I can help you to break through, to move towards your goals and feel better. I will be with you all the way, to encourage you, guide you, and help you reach your genuine happy self.
(860) 308-1865 View (860) 308-1865
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Paula Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
I am a family and divorce mediator and an Imago therapist.
Do you have problems communicating with your partner? Has your relationship been impacted by an affair? Are you and your partner drifting apart? I work with you to achieve results in a fast and realistic way. My clients describe me as bright, compassionate and innovative. My goal is to support and empower you to make changes to improve your life. As a Marriage & Family Therapist I am experienced in utilizing the strengths you possess to make positive changes. I enjoy helping couples strengthen their marriages. I can help you with career changes, divorce, remarriage, childbirth, or other life transitions.
I am a family and divorce mediator and an Imago therapist.
Do you have problems communicating with your partner? Has your relationship been impacted by an affair? Are you and your partner drifting apart? I work with you to achieve results in a fast and realistic way. My clients describe me as bright, compassionate and innovative. My goal is to support and empower you to make changes to improve your life. As a Marriage & Family Therapist I am experienced in utilizing the strengths you possess to make positive changes. I enjoy helping couples strengthen their marriages. I can help you with career changes, divorce, remarriage, childbirth, or other life transitions.
(203) 212-9413 View (203) 212-9413
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Paulette C Studley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartford, CT 06105
I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral, Structural, and Strategic Family Therapy and also utilize Internal Family Systems and Imago Therapy techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked with adults and adolescents in the Greater Hartford area for over eight years. My specialties include working with individuals and families to identify and heal intergenerational patterns of trauma and helping adolescents and pre-teens navigate the often-bumpy journey from puberty to launching. I have a passion for working with couples, challenging them to improve communication and to invite intimacy, passion, and security back into their relationship.
I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral, Structural, and Strategic Family Therapy and also utilize Internal Family Systems and Imago Therapy techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked with adults and adolescents in the Greater Hartford area for over eight years. My specialties include working with individuals and families to identify and heal intergenerational patterns of trauma and helping adolescents and pre-teens navigate the often-bumpy journey from puberty to launching. I have a passion for working with couples, challenging them to improve communication and to invite intimacy, passion, and security back into their relationship.
(860) 709-9976 View (860) 709-9976
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Michelle Loris
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06824
I have been trained in a variety of Cognitive – Behavioral Therapies, as an Imago Relationship Therapist, in Psychodynamic Therapy, and in several Trauma Focused Therapies.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults, young adults, and couples. Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, couples therapy, relationship issues, as well as issues important to the LGBTQ+ community are the general areas in which I practice.
I have been trained in a variety of Cognitive – Behavioral Therapies, as an Imago Relationship Therapist, in Psychodynamic Therapy, and in several Trauma Focused Therapies.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults, young adults, and couples. Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, couples therapy, relationship issues, as well as issues important to the LGBTQ+ community are the general areas in which I practice.
(475) 255-7317 View (475) 255-7317
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Jessica LaRosa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
I use a specific approach when working with couples called Imago Relationship Therapy.
Compassionate healing from the inside, out. I help older teens and adults navigate their conflicting thoughts, feelings/emotions, and reactions so they are better able to be fully present and focus on the people that matter in their personal and professional lives. If you are feeling stuck, scared, or frustrated please reach out. I also, help couples learn communication skills so they can navigate frustrating/painful conversations with minimal arguing/conflict. I will teach you how to do this right in my office so you are equipped with tools you can apply at home.
I use a specific approach when working with couples called Imago Relationship Therapy.
Compassionate healing from the inside, out. I help older teens and adults navigate their conflicting thoughts, feelings/emotions, and reactions so they are better able to be fully present and focus on the people that matter in their personal and professional lives. If you are feeling stuck, scared, or frustrated please reach out. I also, help couples learn communication skills so they can navigate frustrating/painful conversations with minimal arguing/conflict. I will teach you how to do this right in my office so you are equipped with tools you can apply at home.
(860) 756-5376 View (860) 756-5376
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James M Conti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, Certified Imago Workshop Presenter & one of two Certified Gottman Relationship Therapists in CT.
WANT TO HELP YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Come to the GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WORKSHOP! This workshop is for you if: * You want to improve communication in your relationship. *want passion and compassion back * wondering if your relationship can be saved. *solve ongoing topics and "get on the same page" *You simply want to be heard! You will learn to: * Develop effective new communication skills using the "Imago Dialogue". * Resolve conflicts with respect. * Recreate passion and intimacy. * Discover emotional healing and deeper connection in your relationship. * Experience empathy, satisfaction and joyfulness with your partner.
I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, Certified Imago Workshop Presenter & one of two Certified Gottman Relationship Therapists in CT.
WANT TO HELP YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Come to the GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WORKSHOP! This workshop is for you if: * You want to improve communication in your relationship. *want passion and compassion back * wondering if your relationship can be saved. *solve ongoing topics and "get on the same page" *You simply want to be heard! You will learn to: * Develop effective new communication skills using the "Imago Dialogue". * Resolve conflicts with respect. * Recreate passion and intimacy. * Discover emotional healing and deeper connection in your relationship. * Experience empathy, satisfaction and joyfulness with your partner.
(860) 484-3916 View (860) 484-3916
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Vicki Sattva
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Newtown, CT 06470  (Online Only)
Experience in Transpersonal, Soul Curriculum, Positive Psychology, Imago Couples Guide, CBT, EMDR and Lifebook.
Have you been in therapy before and are looking to go deeper, using practices from ancient and modern spiritual resources? Through the lens of Earth School and Soul curriculum, you will learn to see your challenges from the bigger perspective of opportunities to grow and evolve. Following the teachings of current day thought leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Joe Dispenza, Richard Rudd, Harville Hendrix and Gary Zukav, I work with individuals and couples to experience life from a peaceful, joyful state.
Experience in Transpersonal, Soul Curriculum, Positive Psychology, Imago Couples Guide, CBT, EMDR and Lifebook.
Have you been in therapy before and are looking to go deeper, using practices from ancient and modern spiritual resources? Through the lens of Earth School and Soul curriculum, you will learn to see your challenges from the bigger perspective of opportunities to grow and evolve. Following the teachings of current day thought leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Joe Dispenza, Richard Rudd, Harville Hendrix and Gary Zukav, I work with individuals and couples to experience life from a peaceful, joyful state.
(475) 405-3501 View (475) 405-3501
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Joel Lavenson - Advanced Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LCPC, BC
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
Serving Connecticut and Maine with a love for helping others, A Caring, Competent and Effective counseling approach. Board Certified PTSD Clinician Board Certified Professional Counselor NEW OnLine Video Remote EMDR treatment for PTSD Certified Clinical IMAGO Relationship Therapist Certified Clinical EMDR Specialist Advanced Counseling and Therapy Center, is a powerful and compassionate counseling approach that works when other treatments, approaches and protocols have not. Stuck in power struggles, depression, anxiety and unresolved issues? Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist. 20 years of experience helping people Find Their Way. A Veteran and love to be of value in helping individuals, families, and couples with the most challenging issues .
Serving Connecticut and Maine with a love for helping others, A Caring, Competent and Effective counseling approach. Board Certified PTSD Clinician Board Certified Professional Counselor NEW OnLine Video Remote EMDR treatment for PTSD Certified Clinical IMAGO Relationship Therapist Certified Clinical EMDR Specialist Advanced Counseling and Therapy Center, is a powerful and compassionate counseling approach that works when other treatments, approaches and protocols have not. Stuck in power struggles, depression, anxiety and unresolved issues? Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist. 20 years of experience helping people Find Their Way. A Veteran and love to be of value in helping individuals, families, and couples with the most challenging issues .
(207) 835-3525 View (207) 835-3525
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Janice G Leiper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06903
The following are some of my certifications: Advanced Imago Relationship Therapy Clinician, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship, Level 1 Internal Family Systems, Level 1 &II EMDR, Reiki I & II, Discernment Counseling.
I work with adults both individually and as couples, encompassing a range of mental health issues. I specialize in relationship counseling whether you're just getting into one, want to enhance your marriage/relationship with new skills and insight, aren't sure if you are leaning in or out of your relationship or have filed for divorce. We get hurt in relationship and we heal in relationship. Let me help you get on the path of healing. It need not take years of therapy to become conscious of what's going on and what you long for.
The following are some of my certifications: Advanced Imago Relationship Therapy Clinician, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship, Level 1 Internal Family Systems, Level 1 &II EMDR, Reiki I & II, Discernment Counseling.
I work with adults both individually and as couples, encompassing a range of mental health issues. I specialize in relationship counseling whether you're just getting into one, want to enhance your marriage/relationship with new skills and insight, aren't sure if you are leaning in or out of your relationship or have filed for divorce. We get hurt in relationship and we heal in relationship. Let me help you get on the path of healing. It need not take years of therapy to become conscious of what's going on and what you long for.
(203) 318-4992 View (203) 318-4992
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Deborah Krevalin Counseling Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06119
Deborah has Certified Training in Gottman Method Couples, expertise in Conflict Resolution, Imago Relationship Therapy, Substance Abuse and training in Body-Centered Psychotherapy.
Deborah specializes in helping clients strengthen relationships and deepen connections. Using holistic and science-based methods, partners learn a new way to communicate and alter unhealthy relationship dynamics. They are able to have productive conversations without blowing up or shutting down. Deborah is an 'active therapist' who offers suggestions and brings good energy to sessions. On her watch, there is no “bad guy” and blame is never the focus. She creates a safe space where couples feel comfortable discussing personal issues. Clients appreciate Deborah's warmth, openness and ability to quickly get to the heart of an issue.
Deborah has Certified Training in Gottman Method Couples, expertise in Conflict Resolution, Imago Relationship Therapy, Substance Abuse and training in Body-Centered Psychotherapy.
Deborah specializes in helping clients strengthen relationships and deepen connections. Using holistic and science-based methods, partners learn a new way to communicate and alter unhealthy relationship dynamics. They are able to have productive conversations without blowing up or shutting down. Deborah is an 'active therapist' who offers suggestions and brings good energy to sessions. On her watch, there is no “bad guy” and blame is never the focus. She creates a safe space where couples feel comfortable discussing personal issues. Clients appreciate Deborah's warmth, openness and ability to quickly get to the heart of an issue.
(959) 209-9677 View (959) 209-9677

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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.