Imago Therapists in Tega Cay, SC
The Family Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
Tega Cay, SC 29708 (Online Only)
Welcome to The Family Doctor - my two specialties are Marriage/Family Therapy & Addictions Therapy. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, couple conflicts or an addiction please give us a call. We can find you a solution for your struggle. We also offer educational seminars such as Parenting-Discipline and Boundaries, Addiction in the Workplace, Couples Communication, or Understanding our Family of Origin. We work with individuals, couples or families.
Welcome to The Family Doctor - my two specialties are Marriage/Family Therapy & Addictions Therapy. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, couple conflicts or an addiction please give us a call. We can find you a solution for your struggle. We also offer educational seminars such as Parenting-Discipline and Boundaries, Addiction in the Workplace, Couples Communication, or Understanding our Family of Origin. We work with individuals, couples or families.
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Beth Shepherd
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Life isn’t always what we expect it to be. We can be thrown curveballs through life events, losses, difficult relationships, or stressful situations that we did not see coming. We can’t always control what is brought our way, but we can control our response to it. In my practice I provide clients with a safe space to express their struggles. We work together toward growth and change through understanding the places we are stuck, the cycles that perpetuate this, and the steps to health and freedom.
Life isn’t always what we expect it to be. We can be thrown curveballs through life events, losses, difficult relationships, or stressful situations that we did not see coming. We can’t always control what is brought our way, but we can control our response to it. In my practice I provide clients with a safe space to express their struggles. We work together toward growth and change through understanding the places we are stuck, the cycles that perpetuate this, and the steps to health and freedom.
Are you ready to take a deep dive into your life and address what's holding you back from living your whole life? Does it seem like something is missing? Do you feel depressed, anxious or just numb? What do you believe about your life and the people in your life? If you are ready to lean in and feel better, consider psychotherapy. These sessions are custom designed based on your goals. If what you're doing isn't working and you're ready to try something different, let's get started. Immediate opening for Monday's & Friday's
Are you ready to take a deep dive into your life and address what's holding you back from living your whole life? Does it seem like something is missing? Do you feel depressed, anxious or just numb? What do you believe about your life and the people in your life? If you are ready to lean in and feel better, consider psychotherapy. These sessions are custom designed based on your goals. If what you're doing isn't working and you're ready to try something different, let's get started. Immediate opening for Monday's & Friday's
Robert S Pennello Sr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, NCC, LPC SC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Mill, SC 29707 (Online Only)
Seeking out a therapist can be an intimidating venture, so I make it my priority within the first contacts to help the client feel relaxed and confident in my expertise to assist them while creating an environment of safety and trust where they can examine, experience and process their own thoughts, feelings, or anything that they deem important. As your therapist, I empathically listen while doing my best to answer any questions that may arise in therapy. This approach creates a forum where the client feels comfortable to share their struggles and helps them alleviate barriers and fosters an authentic therapeutic connection.
Seeking out a therapist can be an intimidating venture, so I make it my priority within the first contacts to help the client feel relaxed and confident in my expertise to assist them while creating an environment of safety and trust where they can examine, experience and process their own thoughts, feelings, or anything that they deem important. As your therapist, I empathically listen while doing my best to answer any questions that may arise in therapy. This approach creates a forum where the client feels comfortable to share their struggles and helps them alleviate barriers and fosters an authentic therapeutic connection.
Ray Castillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Everyone has a story! I am interested in yours because it matters. Regardless of how simple or deep it may be, we all deserve to be heard. I find it very rewarding working with individuals, couples and families in their recovery process. Utilizing effective techniques that will allow them the freedom to accomplish their goal of healing and recovery! I take it personal in providing my clients with an environment that is safe, where their voices are heard, empowered and without judgment.
Everyone has a story! I am interested in yours because it matters. Regardless of how simple or deep it may be, we all deserve to be heard. I find it very rewarding working with individuals, couples and families in their recovery process. Utilizing effective techniques that will allow them the freedom to accomplish their goal of healing and recovery! I take it personal in providing my clients with an environment that is safe, where their voices are heard, empowered and without judgment.
Online Therapists
Have you and your partner lost your spark? In the beginning, you felt seen and heard. Now, you find yourselves in a pattern of negativity, blocked communication, and disconnection. You wonder…Will my partner and I ever reconnect emotionally and/or physically? You want to feel closeness again but fear and doubt weigh heavily on your heart and mind. Couples therapy is a safe space to strengthen your communication, embrace vulnerability together, and rediscover deep connection no matter the season (dating, premarital, marital, second marriage) or constellation (traditional, open, LGTBQ, secular, religious) of your relationship.
Have you and your partner lost your spark? In the beginning, you felt seen and heard. Now, you find yourselves in a pattern of negativity, blocked communication, and disconnection. You wonder…Will my partner and I ever reconnect emotionally and/or physically? You want to feel closeness again but fear and doubt weigh heavily on your heart and mind. Couples therapy is a safe space to strengthen your communication, embrace vulnerability together, and rediscover deep connection no matter the season (dating, premarital, marital, second marriage) or constellation (traditional, open, LGTBQ, secular, religious) of your relationship.
Theresa Gomes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMFTS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Being able to help others has always been a passion of mine. My educational and professional experience has allowed me to create a broad variety of specialties. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida in 2004. During my stay, I was able to work with specialty organizations that focused on equality and activism for groups such as LGBTQ+, military support, and women's rights. The following year, I was able to dive deeper into the complexities of systems theory while at Nova Southeastern University.
Being able to help others has always been a passion of mine. My educational and professional experience has allowed me to create a broad variety of specialties. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida in 2004. During my stay, I was able to work with specialty organizations that focused on equality and activism for groups such as LGBTQ+, military support, and women's rights. The following year, I was able to dive deeper into the complexities of systems theory while at Nova Southeastern University.
Joyce T. Callis
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29651 (Online Only)
Through life experiences we may develop self-defeating beliefs that can interfere with our joy, progress and relationships. Working with both individuals and/or couples my goal is to help client(s) pursue the definition of mental health which is, "Obtaining a psychological state of well being, characterized by continuing personal growth, a sense of purpose in life, self-acceptance, and positive relations with others". I am fluent in Physical, Emotional, Sexual Trauma Recovery as well as other challenging life issues and stressors. Learning to make healthier choices lead to more positive outcomes!
Through life experiences we may develop self-defeating beliefs that can interfere with our joy, progress and relationships. Working with both individuals and/or couples my goal is to help client(s) pursue the definition of mental health which is, "Obtaining a psychological state of well being, characterized by continuing personal growth, a sense of purpose in life, self-acceptance, and positive relations with others". I am fluent in Physical, Emotional, Sexual Trauma Recovery as well as other challenging life issues and stressors. Learning to make healthier choices lead to more positive outcomes!
James William Pruett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, DMin, LMFT/S, LCMHC/S, LCPT/PC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Since 1970 I have walked with many persons, couples and families who need supportive, fresh ears and eyes, a compassionate heart, wise experience and holistic perspective regarding life's challenges, transitions, burdens, growth points and life choices. I learn each one's story is unique and may offer the opportunity for new meaning and purpose. I seek to know and connect with each one I am honored and often blessed to serve at the core of who she or he is and not lose sight of that one's uniqueness midst the presenting depression, anxiety, grief, infidelity, identity clarification, trauma, worry, miscommunication and addiction.
Since 1970 I have walked with many persons, couples and families who need supportive, fresh ears and eyes, a compassionate heart, wise experience and holistic perspective regarding life's challenges, transitions, burdens, growth points and life choices. I learn each one's story is unique and may offer the opportunity for new meaning and purpose. I seek to know and connect with each one I am honored and often blessed to serve at the core of who she or he is and not lose sight of that one's uniqueness midst the presenting depression, anxiety, grief, infidelity, identity clarification, trauma, worry, miscommunication and addiction.
I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (13+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.
I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (13+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.
Alicia D Hart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, MDiv, EdS, CCTP, LMFTS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Alicia Hart has 24 years of experience working with individuals and families to meet their spiritual and clinical needs. She is dedicated to providing therapy that creates healing, change, and personal growth. The therapeutic process is different for each client. This is not a one size fits all process. Alicia understands that her job is help navigate change for her clients. The path to change requires insight and tools in order for the individual to overcome whatever obstacles they are facing. Alicia helps her clients to embrace the future and grow from the experiences of the past.
Alicia Hart has 24 years of experience working with individuals and families to meet their spiritual and clinical needs. She is dedicated to providing therapy that creates healing, change, and personal growth. The therapeutic process is different for each client. This is not a one size fits all process. Alicia understands that her job is help navigate change for her clients. The path to change requires insight and tools in order for the individual to overcome whatever obstacles they are facing. Alicia helps her clients to embrace the future and grow from the experiences of the past.
Let’s tackle anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and parenthood together. Imagine a judgment-free space where we’ll develop personalized strategies. Burnout isn’t just fatigue; it’s a message that needs attention. Let’s uncover roots, strengthen you, and equip you to thrive. I’ll help you regain confidence, find balance, and nurture well-being. Through our partnership, we’ll navigate challenges, prioritizing your mental health. Whether addressing anxiety, parenthood, or burnout, you’re not alone. Let’s work towards an empowered life.
Let’s tackle anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and parenthood together. Imagine a judgment-free space where we’ll develop personalized strategies. Burnout isn’t just fatigue; it’s a message that needs attention. Let’s uncover roots, strengthen you, and equip you to thrive. I’ll help you regain confidence, find balance, and nurture well-being. Through our partnership, we’ll navigate challenges, prioritizing your mental health. Whether addressing anxiety, parenthood, or burnout, you’re not alone. Let’s work towards an empowered life.
Dr. LaKisha C Hudson
Counselor, LCPC, CST, CRC
Verified Verified
Lexington, SC 29072 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Dr. KiKi's ideal clients seek holistic growth, facing challenges such as intimacy issues, trust concerns, infidelity, anxiety, sexual challenges, or navigating their identity within the LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. They desire a non-judgmental space to explore their mind, body, and spirit, aiming to build healthier relationships, enhance self-awareness, and achieve emotional balance. Dr. KiKi specializes in partner therapy, individual and couples counseling, focusing on intimacy, trust, infidelity, anxiety, and sexual challenges.
Welcome! Dr. KiKi's ideal clients seek holistic growth, facing challenges such as intimacy issues, trust concerns, infidelity, anxiety, sexual challenges, or navigating their identity within the LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. They desire a non-judgmental space to explore their mind, body, and spirit, aiming to build healthier relationships, enhance self-awareness, and achieve emotional balance. Dr. KiKi specializes in partner therapy, individual and couples counseling, focusing on intimacy, trust, infidelity, anxiety, and sexual challenges.
Audrey Terkelsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601 (Online Only)
The first time looking through Psychology Today profiles can be overwhelming. It can still be overwhelming even if you’ve done it many times. You may already be feeling so stuck, so low, so unmotivated and maybe even be asking yourself the question, “what’s wrong with me?”. If that’s the case, combing through these profiles with so many words can feel like a lot. There is no shame in feeling that way and you are certainly not alone. My hope for you and everyone looking for help is that you can find a space where you feel safe and connected to work on why you are struggling.
The first time looking through Psychology Today profiles can be overwhelming. It can still be overwhelming even if you’ve done it many times. You may already be feeling so stuck, so low, so unmotivated and maybe even be asking yourself the question, “what’s wrong with me?”. If that’s the case, combing through these profiles with so many words can feel like a lot. There is no shame in feeling that way and you are certainly not alone. My hope for you and everyone looking for help is that you can find a space where you feel safe and connected to work on why you are struggling.
Sander T Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, CCH
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201 (Online Only)
When people are looking for a therapist, it’s usually because they’re hurting or their relationships are struggling. I understand your pain. I’ve been there! And because I’ve been there… I can show you the way out. I’ll be your guide to building your way to a healthy, happy life, and strong relationships. I am not a passive, “sounding board” kind of therapist. We'll do active work in session, I'll recommend reading material, give you homework assignments. I work with individuals and relationships. I'm the author of "Cultivating Connection: A practical guide for personal and relationship growth in ethical non-monogamy."
When people are looking for a therapist, it’s usually because they’re hurting or their relationships are struggling. I understand your pain. I’ve been there! And because I’ve been there… I can show you the way out. I’ll be your guide to building your way to a healthy, happy life, and strong relationships. I am not a passive, “sounding board” kind of therapist. We'll do active work in session, I'll recommend reading material, give you homework assignments. I work with individuals and relationships. I'm the author of "Cultivating Connection: A practical guide for personal and relationship growth in ethical non-monogamy."
I believe that therapy is a fresh start through change and self discovery. As a school counselor for 28 years, I saw the importance of addressing the social and emotional needs of individuals so they can be successful . I have expertise in mid-life issues, conflict management, stress reduction, divorce/ blended families and parenting. I am equipped with tools to empower you to make changes in your life, by providing you with open communication and trust. I often use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to challenge irrational thinking and start you on the road to meaningful change.
I believe that therapy is a fresh start through change and self discovery. As a school counselor for 28 years, I saw the importance of addressing the social and emotional needs of individuals so they can be successful . I have expertise in mid-life issues, conflict management, stress reduction, divorce/ blended families and parenting. I am equipped with tools to empower you to make changes in your life, by providing you with open communication and trust. I often use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to challenge irrational thinking and start you on the road to meaningful change.
Chrystal Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615 (Online Only)
Whatever you are going through, you don't have to do it alone. You want to heal & you want to grow, but you may not know where to start. I am here to support you & guide you. Successful therapy is a collaborative effort. You can expect me to take on the roles of supporter, encourager, analyst, challenger, & guide in our work together. We will work on healing and finding the answers you seek. You can overcome pains of the past & reach a point of self-acceptance, confidence, & wholeness. Let me help you break chains & old patterns & become empowered to have a fulfilling life that you live as your true, whole, authentic self.
Whatever you are going through, you don't have to do it alone. You want to heal & you want to grow, but you may not know where to start. I am here to support you & guide you. Successful therapy is a collaborative effort. You can expect me to take on the roles of supporter, encourager, analyst, challenger, & guide in our work together. We will work on healing and finding the answers you seek. You can overcome pains of the past & reach a point of self-acceptance, confidence, & wholeness. Let me help you break chains & old patterns & become empowered to have a fulfilling life that you live as your true, whole, authentic self.
Brittany Boatwright-Jenkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSTIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29506
EMDR trained and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Counselor....working with individuals and couples. Are you feeling like all the things that can go wrong are going wrong and you don't know where to turn? Well you have taken the first step in moving forward in your life.
EMDR trained and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Counselor....working with individuals and couples. Are you feeling like all the things that can go wrong are going wrong and you don't know where to turn? Well you have taken the first step in moving forward in your life.
Life is hard-I imagine that is the last thing that you want to hear right now. But unless you assume a different perspective, you may miss some important things-like hope, grace, and compassion. In my 30 plus years as a licensed professional counselor, I have had the honor of walking with individuals and couples through life crises and transitions, seeing them with fresh eyes, an understanding heart, and strategic interventions (or behavioral “experiments”) as they discover a new life of purpose and meaning, with renewed personal energy and deepened relationships.
Life is hard-I imagine that is the last thing that you want to hear right now. But unless you assume a different perspective, you may miss some important things-like hope, grace, and compassion. In my 30 plus years as a licensed professional counselor, I have had the honor of walking with individuals and couples through life crises and transitions, seeing them with fresh eyes, an understanding heart, and strategic interventions (or behavioral “experiments”) as they discover a new life of purpose and meaning, with renewed personal energy and deepened relationships.
Heather Kline Schaffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC, NCC, ERYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anderson, SC 29621
Dr. Kline Schaffer has been recognized twice in the last decade by U.S. Congressman for her work with individuals, families, and groups coping through transitions, trauma & grief. She currently takes referrals for children, adults, couples, families, and groups; she has embraced serving others in full-time private practice since 2008. She supports clients with a holistic approach utilizing the best practices of Functional & Integrative Medicine, personalizing each treatment plan & working at the individuals pace to facilitate their best life! www.fernviewcenterforwellbeing.com
Dr. Kline Schaffer has been recognized twice in the last decade by U.S. Congressman for her work with individuals, families, and groups coping through transitions, trauma & grief. She currently takes referrals for children, adults, couples, families, and groups; she has embraced serving others in full-time private practice since 2008. She supports clients with a holistic approach utilizing the best practices of Functional & Integrative Medicine, personalizing each treatment plan & working at the individuals pace to facilitate their best life! www.fernviewcenterforwellbeing.com
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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.