Imago Therapists in Osterville, MA
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Beth Manhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marstons Mills, MA 02648 (Online Only)
We all come into this world wired to be happy, productive, connected people. Along the way, we learn from successes and disappointments, early relationships and experiences, and sometimes loss or trauma. The ways in which we learned to adapt to these experiences may have worked then, but can interfere in our happiness today. I see many problems with mood and relationships as stemming from these underlying dynamics. I will work hard to truly understand your story, help you develop some new adaptations or coping techniques, and walk beside you as you begin to position yourself differently and live a more fulfilling and joyous life.
We all come into this world wired to be happy, productive, connected people. Along the way, we learn from successes and disappointments, early relationships and experiences, and sometimes loss or trauma. The ways in which we learned to adapt to these experiences may have worked then, but can interfere in our happiness today. I see many problems with mood and relationships as stemming from these underlying dynamics. I will work hard to truly understand your story, help you develop some new adaptations or coping techniques, and walk beside you as you begin to position yourself differently and live a more fulfilling and joyous life.
Marie C Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I believe in offering an integrated therapeutic approach, one that incorporates a variety of healing methods tailored to your individual needs. My style is warm, compassionate, and thoughtful. I aim to offer a calming presence that will carefully help you navigate your path forward. Clients often share that they feel comfortable with me right away. Together, in a safe and supportive space, we can support your development toward a healthier you in mind, body, and spirit.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I believe in offering an integrated therapeutic approach, one that incorporates a variety of healing methods tailored to your individual needs. My style is warm, compassionate, and thoughtful. I aim to offer a calming presence that will carefully help you navigate your path forward. Clients often share that they feel comfortable with me right away. Together, in a safe and supportive space, we can support your development toward a healthier you in mind, body, and spirit.
Lance McElaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Barnstable, MA 02668
My approach to treatment is supportive, collaborative and based on engaging personal strengths and inner resources. I believe in focusing on the current situation in peoples' lives and exploring the past as long as it has a demonstrable benefit for a client's present-day functioning. I strive to provide clear direction, insight and useful tools for achieving tangible results. I am supportive and challenging when necessary.
My approach to treatment is supportive, collaborative and based on engaging personal strengths and inner resources. I believe in focusing on the current situation in peoples' lives and exploring the past as long as it has a demonstrable benefit for a client's present-day functioning. I strive to provide clear direction, insight and useful tools for achieving tangible results. I am supportive and challenging when necessary.
Katherine Lockwood
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandwich, MA 02563 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Has life thrown you a curveball? Are you feeling stuck or in a rut? Missing a sense of purpose? That is normal! Those experiences, while difficult, can be a push towards growth and positive changes (change is hard!) & looking for a counselor to speak to is a great step forward. I believe that the best counselors have life experience that supports their specialization. I am able to support you with college prep, career, relationships, marriage, infertility and treatment journeys, pregnancy loss, NICU (happy to zoom into the hospital), dealing with a new diagnosis and chronic illness, and raising children with special needs.
Has life thrown you a curveball? Are you feeling stuck or in a rut? Missing a sense of purpose? That is normal! Those experiences, while difficult, can be a push towards growth and positive changes (change is hard!) & looking for a counselor to speak to is a great step forward. I believe that the best counselors have life experience that supports their specialization. I am able to support you with college prep, career, relationships, marriage, infertility and treatment journeys, pregnancy loss, NICU (happy to zoom into the hospital), dealing with a new diagnosis and chronic illness, and raising children with special needs.
Shara Bonpietro
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mashpee, MA 02649
I have found at the core of most behavioral, emotional, and mental discomfort is pain associated with earlier trauma or loss. What I offer clients is a safe space to create a healing of the past for both the mind and the body so that we can be more alive in the present moment. I will foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment to encourage healthy development in learning to relate differently to one's emotions and parts of self while becoming aware of conditioning from childhood that no longer serves you and creates self sabotage. This process is to help with all levels of disconnectedness so that healing can take place.
I have found at the core of most behavioral, emotional, and mental discomfort is pain associated with earlier trauma or loss. What I offer clients is a safe space to create a healing of the past for both the mind and the body so that we can be more alive in the present moment. I will foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment to encourage healthy development in learning to relate differently to one's emotions and parts of self while becoming aware of conditioning from childhood that no longer serves you and creates self sabotage. This process is to help with all levels of disconnectedness so that healing can take place.
Bel Lavi Life Coaching LLC
MA, CPC
Verified Verified
Hyannis, MA 02601
Are there days where you feel like your life is completely unmanageable? Sometimes it feels like if we could just change one thing, or start one thing, then we could finally start living the life we want. This could be a short term goal such as finally organizing your home or longer term goals such as developing self confidence, or starting a weight loss journey. If you can relate to feeling stuck and needing a push to move forward, Bel Lavi Coaching is here for you.
Are there days where you feel like your life is completely unmanageable? Sometimes it feels like if we could just change one thing, or start one thing, then we could finally start living the life we want. This could be a short term goal such as finally organizing your home or longer term goals such as developing self confidence, or starting a weight loss journey. If you can relate to feeling stuck and needing a push to move forward, Bel Lavi Coaching is here for you.
Sheila Scott Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hyannis, MA 02601
I have had the privilege of working as a therapist for over 25 years, focusing on Cognitive Therapy with a deep understanding of Insight Meditation and MBSR. My training at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia has equipped me with effective strategies utilized to maximize the benefits of CBT for my clients. I have training extensive training in Internal Family Systems. Sometimes short-term therapy may be beneficial, and Solution-Based Therapies can be helpful in solving a personal or professional crisis. I specialize in working with individuals, from young adults to older adults as well as couples therapy.
I have had the privilege of working as a therapist for over 25 years, focusing on Cognitive Therapy with a deep understanding of Insight Meditation and MBSR. My training at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia has equipped me with effective strategies utilized to maximize the benefits of CBT for my clients. I have training extensive training in Internal Family Systems. Sometimes short-term therapy may be beneficial, and Solution-Based Therapies can be helpful in solving a personal or professional crisis. I specialize in working with individuals, from young adults to older adults as well as couples therapy.
Joanne Audyatis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Sandwich, MA 02537
I love to help individuals and couples when they feel stuck. I find that when people feel connected and safe in their relationships they are able to deal more effectively with life's stressors: work, finances, family. When you work with me, that is what I will help you to focus on.
I love to help individuals and couples when they feel stuck. I find that when people feel connected and safe in their relationships they are able to deal more effectively with life's stressors: work, finances, family. When you work with me, that is what I will help you to focus on.
Eric Stroshine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hyannis, MA 02601
Not accepting new clients
Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and anger, can greatly impact your relationships and personal lives. You don't have to go it alone! I focus on helping you identify your unique strengths and develop problem solving, coping and relationship skills so you can find healing and peace. I am experienced at working with children, adults, elders, and couples on transitions that impact your life’s journey using a variety of evidence-based treatments. I have many years of counseling experience with clients of all ages in inpatient hospital units, counseling centers, and faith-based and social service settings.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and anger, can greatly impact your relationships and personal lives. You don't have to go it alone! I focus on helping you identify your unique strengths and develop problem solving, coping and relationship skills so you can find healing and peace. I am experienced at working with children, adults, elders, and couples on transitions that impact your life’s journey using a variety of evidence-based treatments. I have many years of counseling experience with clients of all ages in inpatient hospital units, counseling centers, and faith-based and social service settings.
Online Therapists
Kate Moschandreas
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
For my work with couples and families, I use relationship-informed therapeutic modalities, including the Gottman couples method, Imago communication tools, and family systems theory.
I love helping clients who feel stuck with anxiety, depression, or trauma become “unstuck.” In my therapy space, I strive to create a supportive environment for people to explore their emotions – and the experiences that shaped those emotions. With individuals, couples, and families, I work collaboratively to understand how previous dynamics, especially with families of origin, contribute to their current thoughts and coping skills. When clients understand how their past relationships influence their current selves, they are better able to build new futures, with greater self-acceptance, growth, new skills, and overall happiness.
For my work with couples and families, I use relationship-informed therapeutic modalities, including the Gottman couples method, Imago communication tools, and family systems theory.
I love helping clients who feel stuck with anxiety, depression, or trauma become “unstuck.” In my therapy space, I strive to create a supportive environment for people to explore their emotions – and the experiences that shaped those emotions. With individuals, couples, and families, I work collaboratively to understand how previous dynamics, especially with families of origin, contribute to their current thoughts and coping skills. When clients understand how their past relationships influence their current selves, they are better able to build new futures, with greater self-acceptance, growth, new skills, and overall happiness.
Jen Wofford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
I've trained in Imago, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Imagery, Buddhist Therapy and Meditation skills.
In these challenging times, you may feel more stress, couples may have tensions. I am here to help and support you. Working in-person and online, couples and clients feel better, like themselves better, make healthier choices, develop self-compassion and compassion for others. I help people and couples work through challenges and emerge more confident, peaceful and happy. My clients grow and feel supported and challenged as they grow. My work helps you identify core patterns, treat yourself kindly, improve your most important relationships, understand and resolve old conflicts and trauma, and feel better. Please start on my Website
I've trained in Imago, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Imagery, Buddhist Therapy and Meditation skills.
In these challenging times, you may feel more stress, couples may have tensions. I am here to help and support you. Working in-person and online, couples and clients feel better, like themselves better, make healthier choices, develop self-compassion and compassion for others. I help people and couples work through challenges and emerge more confident, peaceful and happy. My clients grow and feel supported and challenged as they grow. My work helps you identify core patterns, treat yourself kindly, improve your most important relationships, understand and resolve old conflicts and trauma, and feel better. Please start on my Website
Irene Soléa Antonellis
MA, LPC, LMHC, CIRT
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02460 (Online Only)
I offer individuals and couples evidence-based approaches to heal emotional struggles, build sustainable health/wellness, and transform your relationships and life. Your sessions may include frank and thought-provoking discussion of your road blocks, including concrete ways to heal your core emotional wounds; a guided mindfulness, body-based, Imago or Brainspotting exercise; and practices for connecting to your strength and empowerment. Together we will focus on tangible, on-the-ground results in your life.
I offer individuals and couples evidence-based approaches to heal emotional struggles, build sustainable health/wellness, and transform your relationships and life. Your sessions may include frank and thought-provoking discussion of your road blocks, including concrete ways to heal your core emotional wounds; a guided mindfulness, body-based, Imago or Brainspotting exercise; and practices for connecting to your strength and empowerment. Together we will focus on tangible, on-the-ground results in your life.
Avital Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139 (Online Only)
My modalities for treatment include: Brainspotting, Imago, Narrative Therapy, Talk Therapy, Grief and Loss Therapy, and more.
When life changes happen unexpectedly, it can be hard to reach out for support. It's important to me to be a safe space for those experiencing any range of life shifts, including: personal and relational roadblocks, sexuality issues, life transitions, trauma and grief and loss. I strive to meet my clients where they are, and adapt to their individual needs and framework. I work from a person-centered/ trauma-informed lens, and use strengths-based perspective, mindfulness, and humanistic therapies. I hope to work together to create new patterns of thinking to guide you towards the personal, and professional goals you wish to achieve.
My modalities for treatment include: Brainspotting, Imago, Narrative Therapy, Talk Therapy, Grief and Loss Therapy, and more.
When life changes happen unexpectedly, it can be hard to reach out for support. It's important to me to be a safe space for those experiencing any range of life shifts, including: personal and relational roadblocks, sexuality issues, life transitions, trauma and grief and loss. I strive to meet my clients where they are, and adapt to their individual needs and framework. I work from a person-centered/ trauma-informed lens, and use strengths-based perspective, mindfulness, and humanistic therapies. I hope to work together to create new patterns of thinking to guide you towards the personal, and professional goals you wish to achieve.
Colin J. Connor
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northborough, MA 01532
With couples and families, I utilize Imago and Gottman Method techniques.
Taking the first steps to seek help may seem daunting when you don't know what to expect from therapy. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to identify your desired changes and to problem-solve how to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have experience helping clients with a variety of concerns, with current passions of couples therapy and EMDR. Overall, I work with you to bolster awareness, self-confidence, and interpersonal communication while addressing your specific goals.
With couples and families, I utilize Imago and Gottman Method techniques.
Taking the first steps to seek help may seem daunting when you don't know what to expect from therapy. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to identify your desired changes and to problem-solve how to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have experience helping clients with a variety of concerns, with current passions of couples therapy and EMDR. Overall, I work with you to bolster awareness, self-confidence, and interpersonal communication while addressing your specific goals.
Jennifer Taub
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Caring, collaborative, evidence-based support for individuals, children, youth, families and couples. Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Gender Issues, Parenting, Child Behavioral Issues, Relationship Issues, Sexuality and family conflict. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Imago (couples), Interpersonal, and Psychodynamic approaches. Decades of experience with children (2-18) and families. Experience with trans, queer/lgbt; poly. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Univ of VT and post-doctoral fellowship at Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School. Website: https:/www.drjennifertaub.com
Caring, collaborative, evidence-based support for individuals, children, youth, families and couples. Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Gender Issues, Parenting, Child Behavioral Issues, Relationship Issues, Sexuality and family conflict. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Imago (couples), Interpersonal, and Psychodynamic approaches. Decades of experience with children (2-18) and families. Experience with trans, queer/lgbt; poly. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Univ of VT and post-doctoral fellowship at Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School. Website: https:/www.drjennifertaub.com
Beth S. Marx
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
My style is open, exploratory, inquisitive, and I draw from a variety of different theoretical orientations including psychodynamic, internal family systems, sensorimotor, cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, Imago, and motivational interviewing.
The transformational “magic” in therapy occurs when an alliance develops between therapist and client—when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I am here to listen deeply and journey alongside you as we discover ways to help you to get beyond patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you and move into a more hopeful, satisfying, and life-affirming future. Over the years, I've worked with couples, families, and individuals to address issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, family conflict, grief/loss, trauma, school issues, sexual orientation, aging, infertility, pregnancy, and self-esteem.
My style is open, exploratory, inquisitive, and I draw from a variety of different theoretical orientations including psychodynamic, internal family systems, sensorimotor, cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, Imago, and motivational interviewing.
The transformational “magic” in therapy occurs when an alliance develops between therapist and client—when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I am here to listen deeply and journey alongside you as we discover ways to help you to get beyond patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you and move into a more hopeful, satisfying, and life-affirming future. Over the years, I've worked with couples, families, and individuals to address issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, family conflict, grief/loss, trauma, school issues, sexual orientation, aging, infertility, pregnancy, and self-esteem.
Janet Winocour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Beverly, MA 01915 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Janet Winocour works with individual adults and couples and has been leading a 15 week separation/divorce support group for over 30 years. The next group will start in May 2024. Janet specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss and trauma. She is a certified Imago Couples Therapist, certified group therapist and is trained in IFS(Internal Family Systems) and EFT (Emotional Freedon Technique). Several times a year, Janet co-leads a day long Couples Connection Workshop that combines communication theories and techniques to help couples build a more meaningful and intentional relationship.
Janet Winocour works with individual adults and couples and has been leading a 15 week separation/divorce support group for over 30 years. The next group will start in May 2024. Janet specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss and trauma. She is a certified Imago Couples Therapist, certified group therapist and is trained in IFS(Internal Family Systems) and EFT (Emotional Freedon Technique). Several times a year, Janet co-leads a day long Couples Connection Workshop that combines communication theories and techniques to help couples build a more meaningful and intentional relationship.
Rebecca Hecht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02474
Specialties include a mindfulness and self caring approach with individuals that fosters optimal balance of mind, body and spirit and the Imago listening and mirroring techniques with relationships that teaches deeply connective communication.
I optimally resonate with clients who are interested in self awareness and taking responsibility for the part that they play in life and relational challenges. They are committed to healing past traumas in order to be able to live as fully as possible in the present. The understanding that self transformation very naturally attracts qualitative experiences and relationships enables psychotherapy and connective couples work to be optimally beneficial.
Specialties include a mindfulness and self caring approach with individuals that fosters optimal balance of mind, body and spirit and the Imago listening and mirroring techniques with relationships that teaches deeply connective communication.
I optimally resonate with clients who are interested in self awareness and taking responsibility for the part that they play in life and relational challenges. They are committed to healing past traumas in order to be able to live as fully as possible in the present. The understanding that self transformation very naturally attracts qualitative experiences and relationships enables psychotherapy and connective couples work to be optimally beneficial.
Karen Kurlander
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples build supportive relationships through safe communication in which feelings and needs are expressed in a way that can be heard and understood.
I have decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve positive change through an active engaged process. I have experience with challenging situations like loss, career or relationship problems. I help people alleviate the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or low self-esteem. I help clients manage the pressure of lives that are too busy, and other to know and express themselves more deeply. I help couples with problems that drive them apart, learn to communicate and resolve their issues. This enables them to rebuild loving supportive relationships. Please view my website to learn more about my work.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples build supportive relationships through safe communication in which feelings and needs are expressed in a way that can be heard and understood.
I have decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve positive change through an active engaged process. I have experience with challenging situations like loss, career or relationship problems. I help people alleviate the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or low self-esteem. I help clients manage the pressure of lives that are too busy, and other to know and express themselves more deeply. I help couples with problems that drive them apart, learn to communicate and resolve their issues. This enables them to rebuild loving supportive relationships. Please view my website to learn more about my work.
Masha Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02135
It is possible to have that close connection, passion, understanding and trust in your relationship with your partner, that you once imagined but might have given up on. We all want our partner to be there for us and to listen to us with compassion and understanding. Imago Couples Therapy helps us figure out and heal what is preventing us from having this amazing relationship that we want. The clues usually lie in our past. I can help you and your partner really understand and give each other what you need at the core of your being.
It is possible to have that close connection, passion, understanding and trust in your relationship with your partner, that you once imagined but might have given up on. We all want our partner to be there for us and to listen to us with compassion and understanding. Imago Couples Therapy helps us figure out and heal what is preventing us from having this amazing relationship that we want. The clues usually lie in our past. I can help you and your partner really understand and give each other what you need at the core of your being.
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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.