Imago Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

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Kelly Lane K Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32218
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with Discovery Mental Health Services located around the Northside of Jacksonville, Florida. My education and professional background in both the mind and the body gives me a unique and effective approach to counseling. I focus on empowering and helping individuals, couples and families overcome personal obstacles, utilizing evidenced based, best-practice methods.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with Discovery Mental Health Services located around the Northside of Jacksonville, Florida. My education and professional background in both the mind and the body gives me a unique and effective approach to counseling. I focus on empowering and helping individuals, couples and families overcome personal obstacles, utilizing evidenced based, best-practice methods.
(904) 295-1369 View (904) 295-1369
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Jan Gallagher, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32207
After over thirty years in practice, my most studied specialty is in relationship counseling. Loving feelings can grow when couples make a commitment of just 4 to 6 sessions. I teach enhanced communication skills and a conflict resolution model to help you talk out an issue all the way to a solution. I can help you move past the anger and towards a deeper connection. Some couples disagree over personality traits or gender differences? I increase your understanding of these differences so you can let go of those negative feelings. And I will help you change patterns of behavior that disrupt your present relationship.
After over thirty years in practice, my most studied specialty is in relationship counseling. Loving feelings can grow when couples make a commitment of just 4 to 6 sessions. I teach enhanced communication skills and a conflict resolution model to help you talk out an issue all the way to a solution. I can help you move past the anger and towards a deeper connection. Some couples disagree over personality traits or gender differences? I increase your understanding of these differences so you can let go of those negative feelings. And I will help you change patterns of behavior that disrupt your present relationship.
(904) 329-7976 View (904) 329-7976
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Rich Painter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Do you want a deeper sense of connection or a greater sense of purpose in life? You may be dealing with stress, fear, marriage issues, dating difficulties, confusion, life transitions, low self worth, career direction, or something else impacting your life and relationships. You might have a mistrust of men or women based on past, hurtful experiences. You are not alone. Imagine yourself living with greater peace, freedom, trust, creativity, courage, and empowering love. Getting you there is my specialty. I offer professional counseling, life coaching, and spiritual direction for individuals, couples, children, and families.
Do you want a deeper sense of connection or a greater sense of purpose in life? You may be dealing with stress, fear, marriage issues, dating difficulties, confusion, life transitions, low self worth, career direction, or something else impacting your life and relationships. You might have a mistrust of men or women based on past, hurtful experiences. You are not alone. Imagine yourself living with greater peace, freedom, trust, creativity, courage, and empowering love. Getting you there is my specialty. I offer professional counseling, life coaching, and spiritual direction for individuals, couples, children, and families.
(904) 572-1882 View (904) 572-1882
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Mark Dearing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223  (Online Only)
New clients are alway welcome! Your first appointment usually occurs within one week, and I can see people weekly if needed. How do I do this? I flex my availability; this includes what days I work, and what hours I work. Caveat; in order to maintain my own positive mental health my availability during evenings is very limited. I tend to not work on Fridays, and only for emergencies on weekends. If I sense that I will not be able to help you, I will tell you. Knowing my own strengths and limitations is healthy and very important to me. All services are provided LIVE (HIPAA)audio/visual link; including EMDR.
New clients are alway welcome! Your first appointment usually occurs within one week, and I can see people weekly if needed. How do I do this? I flex my availability; this includes what days I work, and what hours I work. Caveat; in order to maintain my own positive mental health my availability during evenings is very limited. I tend to not work on Fridays, and only for emergencies on weekends. If I sense that I will not be able to help you, I will tell you. Knowing my own strengths and limitations is healthy and very important to me. All services are provided LIVE (HIPAA)audio/visual link; including EMDR.
(904) 746-1107 View (904) 746-1107
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Morgan deAmezola
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCPC, LPC, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256  (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxiety, depression or stress lately, or are you finding yourself drinking or using drugs to cope and just can't stop? Maybe you have decisions to make or you just simply feel alone and are struggling to cope with life on life's terms. Finding the right counselor is the first step - and you don't have to struggle alone! I offer a judgement-free virtual space full of hope and understanding. We'll explore what brings you here. I'll listen, I'll hope to earn your trust swiftly, and we'll move at your pace. We'll draw upon your strengths, explore some options and then collaborate on a plan to move forward! LGBTQ Friendly
Are you feeling anxiety, depression or stress lately, or are you finding yourself drinking or using drugs to cope and just can't stop? Maybe you have decisions to make or you just simply feel alone and are struggling to cope with life on life's terms. Finding the right counselor is the first step - and you don't have to struggle alone! I offer a judgement-free virtual space full of hope and understanding. We'll explore what brings you here. I'll listen, I'll hope to earn your trust swiftly, and we'll move at your pace. We'll draw upon your strengths, explore some options and then collaborate on a plan to move forward! LGBTQ Friendly
(786) 244-6110 View (786) 244-6110
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Kim Ehly, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32224
When life is challenging and hard to navigate, reaching out for guidance is often the most loving thing you can do for yourself, your intimate relationship, or your family. So my guess is, if you have landed here, you're ready to begin the journey toward healing. One of my greatest passions is helping you come through difficult times to discover how resilient and resourceful you really are. I believe therapy is a journey that can help anyone of any background gain comfort and contentment in life. We will be a team journeying toward the life you wish to lead.
When life is challenging and hard to navigate, reaching out for guidance is often the most loving thing you can do for yourself, your intimate relationship, or your family. So my guess is, if you have landed here, you're ready to begin the journey toward healing. One of my greatest passions is helping you come through difficult times to discover how resilient and resourceful you really are. I believe therapy is a journey that can help anyone of any background gain comfort and contentment in life. We will be a team journeying toward the life you wish to lead.
(954) 289-6635 View (954) 289-6635
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Lauren Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
My therapeutic approach is derived from a combination of cognitive-behavioral and systemic techniques. Each interaction is addressed in relation to habitual patterns that may have become stuck or conflictual, and a systemic therapist makes interventions to help the client (s) consciously make healthier choices to create more intimacy or functionality in these relationships. I have been in private practice for over 10 years, helping couples and individuals with their relationship conflicts and psychiatric challenges as well as their desires for improved communication and intimacy.
My therapeutic approach is derived from a combination of cognitive-behavioral and systemic techniques. Each interaction is addressed in relation to habitual patterns that may have become stuck or conflictual, and a systemic therapist makes interventions to help the client (s) consciously make healthier choices to create more intimacy or functionality in these relationships. I have been in private practice for over 10 years, helping couples and individuals with their relationship conflicts and psychiatric challenges as well as their desires for improved communication and intimacy.
(904) 872-6571 View (904) 872-6571
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Judi Howard
Counselor, LMHC, CMHC, EMDR, SSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Hello. I have provided therapy to individuals, children, and couples since 1990. Currently, I enjoy providing therapy to adults with various concerns including anxiety, depression, grief/loss and trauma. I take an integrative approach to therapy, combining techniques and strategies designed to promote the positive outcomes and goals that clients seek. This includes teaching relaxation and stress reduction techniques that clients can use in their everyday life. I rely on my training and experience along with the client's unique concerns, to determine how best to approach the situation.
Hello. I have provided therapy to individuals, children, and couples since 1990. Currently, I enjoy providing therapy to adults with various concerns including anxiety, depression, grief/loss and trauma. I take an integrative approach to therapy, combining techniques and strategies designed to promote the positive outcomes and goals that clients seek. This includes teaching relaxation and stress reduction techniques that clients can use in their everyday life. I rely on my training and experience along with the client's unique concerns, to determine how best to approach the situation.
(904) 297-2037 View (904) 297-2037
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Robi E Tamargo
Psychologist, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32099
I am an interactive, solution focused clinical psychologist with a treatment approach providing support and practical feedback to help you address your current life challenges or long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, I will help you solve your problems. I have a Master's degree in Child Clinical Psychology with a cognitive-behavioral orientation and a Doctor of Psychology degree with a psychodynamic orientation. I draw from my extensive education, training, & practical experience to design an individualized, collaborative treatment plan. Call or e-mail me today!
I am an interactive, solution focused clinical psychologist with a treatment approach providing support and practical feedback to help you address your current life challenges or long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, I will help you solve your problems. I have a Master's degree in Child Clinical Psychology with a cognitive-behavioral orientation and a Doctor of Psychology degree with a psychodynamic orientation. I draw from my extensive education, training, & practical experience to design an individualized, collaborative treatment plan. Call or e-mail me today!
(904) 513-9617 View (904) 513-9617
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Mitzy K Neel Galer
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32227
I'm here to help you become the best version of you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. I'm able to provide you with resources, referrals, individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions in order help you to achieve your goals in a positive, accepting and safe environment. I work with tweens, teenagers and adults of all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations struggling with various life stressors/issues. Some of these include academics, occupation, family conflict, social relationships, gender confusion and identity, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, parenting, addictions, poor body- image, disordered eating patterns, and eating disorders.
I'm here to help you become the best version of you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. I'm able to provide you with resources, referrals, individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions in order help you to achieve your goals in a positive, accepting and safe environment. I work with tweens, teenagers and adults of all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations struggling with various life stressors/issues. Some of these include academics, occupation, family conflict, social relationships, gender confusion and identity, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, parenting, addictions, poor body- image, disordered eating patterns, and eating disorders.
(904) 748-2925 View (904) 748-2925
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Joanne Oestmann
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Want to learn new ways to strengthen your life skills and relationships? Bring more meaning to your life? You can begin a coaching journey to help you develop mindfulness, deepen relationships, strengthen communications, build parenting skills, and become a better you. Say YES to you today!
Want to learn new ways to strengthen your life skills and relationships? Bring more meaning to your life? You can begin a coaching journey to help you develop mindfulness, deepen relationships, strengthen communications, build parenting skills, and become a better you. Say YES to you today!
(904) 639-5548 View (904) 639-5548
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Summer Katz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32205  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Experiencing stress at work or in your relationships? Are you impacted by a chronic medical condition, or having difficulty coping with grief and loss? With a range of experience in health and healing, I can offer support and guidance to help you break through the emotional barriers that may prevent you from moving forward in life. My background includes professional as well as personal experience related to these topics, and I share this to say that you are not alone in your journey.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Experiencing stress at work or in your relationships? Are you impacted by a chronic medical condition, or having difficulty coping with grief and loss? With a range of experience in health and healing, I can offer support and guidance to help you break through the emotional barriers that may prevent you from moving forward in life. My background includes professional as well as personal experience related to these topics, and I share this to say that you are not alone in your journey.
(844) 851-8784 View (844) 851-8784
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Online Virtual Therapy With Krista Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32224
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
(858) 304-7259 View (858) 304-7259
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Rachel S. Weinstein
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LLC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream- Khalil Gibran. Are you ready to create and live your own story? The one written by you. It's empowering to become the navigator of our own lives. Only then are we truly present. Through exploring the impact of our past, we strengthen our current attachments. Whether you are struggling with relationships, pre marital, post divorce, parenting, grief/loss, work stress, anxiety or depression, we will work together to create a nurturing space to explore these issues. My practice is strength based and trauma informed. My clients describe me as being straightforward and kind.
Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream- Khalil Gibran. Are you ready to create and live your own story? The one written by you. It's empowering to become the navigator of our own lives. Only then are we truly present. Through exploring the impact of our past, we strengthen our current attachments. Whether you are struggling with relationships, pre marital, post divorce, parenting, grief/loss, work stress, anxiety or depression, we will work together to create a nurturing space to explore these issues. My practice is strength based and trauma informed. My clients describe me as being straightforward and kind.
(904) 395-4173 View (904) 395-4173
Photo of Kaitlin Fiorentino, Counselor in Jacksonville, FL
Kaitlin Fiorentino
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Are you looking to make sustainable changes in your life? Do you want to connect with yourself and others on a deeper level? Maybe you're struggling with anxiety and depression, or going through a big change in your life. When you work with a therapist that you connect with, that which you're carrying can become lighter and you can gain clarity for things that feel unclear. I'd love to help you along whatever path life has you on at this time.
Are you looking to make sustainable changes in your life? Do you want to connect with yourself and others on a deeper level? Maybe you're struggling with anxiety and depression, or going through a big change in your life. When you work with a therapist that you connect with, that which you're carrying can become lighter and you can gain clarity for things that feel unclear. I'd love to help you along whatever path life has you on at this time.
(475) 224-2112 View (475) 224-2112
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David Mancuso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256  (Online Only)
I have several specialities that make my brand of therapy unique. I have 12 years experience helping people with low self worth, identity issues, anxiety and depression. I specialize in helping Men reclaim their identity and function more effectively in their lives and relationships. I am expert at working with couples to strengthen their relationships and gain more intimacy in their lives. I offer a direct and interactive therapeutic style that does not include sitting back and only listening. We work together to help you to take action and move beyond feeling stuck.
I have several specialities that make my brand of therapy unique. I have 12 years experience helping people with low self worth, identity issues, anxiety and depression. I specialize in helping Men reclaim their identity and function more effectively in their lives and relationships. I am expert at working with couples to strengthen their relationships and gain more intimacy in their lives. I offer a direct and interactive therapeutic style that does not include sitting back and only listening. We work together to help you to take action and move beyond feeling stuck.
(954) 710-9407 View (954) 710-9407
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Maria Rowley
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Pain, anxiety, depression, a loss of hope, a diminished sense of purpose, teen and parenting challenges are all difficult to manage on our own. Everyone of us needs help along the way. Therapy can help you; understand and manage your emotions, build and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships, heal from past hurts or traumas, deal with feelings of inadequacy, shame or rejection, forgive yourself and others. Therapy can help If you are a teen who feels like you have to struggle on your own or a teen parent who does not understand what is going on with your teen and how to communicate with them.
Pain, anxiety, depression, a loss of hope, a diminished sense of purpose, teen and parenting challenges are all difficult to manage on our own. Everyone of us needs help along the way. Therapy can help you; understand and manage your emotions, build and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships, heal from past hurts or traumas, deal with feelings of inadequacy, shame or rejection, forgive yourself and others. Therapy can help If you are a teen who feels like you have to struggle on your own or a teen parent who does not understand what is going on with your teen and how to communicate with them.
(904) 560-6509 View (904) 560-6509
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Carrie A Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32202  (Online Only)
There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in." - L.Cohen I have a passion for working with adolescents and adults who are navigating all types of life struggles. I believe in companioning people who are trying to make sense of the uncertainties of life. I specialize in grief and loss whether that's due to death or other life losses such as relationships ending, job loss, or empty nest. My background is in medical social work including women's health, hospice, school social work, and nursing home and geriatric services.
There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in." - L.Cohen I have a passion for working with adolescents and adults who are navigating all types of life struggles. I believe in companioning people who are trying to make sense of the uncertainties of life. I specialize in grief and loss whether that's due to death or other life losses such as relationships ending, job loss, or empty nest. My background is in medical social work including women's health, hospice, school social work, and nursing home and geriatric services.
(727) 513-4162 View (727) 513-4162
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Charmaine R. Dockett-Rivers Of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32212
**TeleHealth Counseling Available!** I bring authentic listening joined with the power of hope into the counseling relationship. When life brings its seasons of challenges and difficulties, I am confident that a road traveled together is the beginning of change. I believe in the uniqueness of individuals and without judgment, bring faith for the faithful and faithless. I compassionately help those struggling with relationship conflicts, self-esteem issues, trauma, addictions, partners suffering from sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, shame and spiritual brokenness.
**TeleHealth Counseling Available!** I bring authentic listening joined with the power of hope into the counseling relationship. When life brings its seasons of challenges and difficulties, I am confident that a road traveled together is the beginning of change. I believe in the uniqueness of individuals and without judgment, bring faith for the faithful and faithless. I compassionately help those struggling with relationship conflicts, self-esteem issues, trauma, addictions, partners suffering from sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, shame and spiritual brokenness.
(571) 200-4669 View (571) 200-4669
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Patricia Bell
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 822-7929 View (904) 822-7929

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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.