Imago Therapists in Louisville, KY
Rev. Maria Cristal Encarnación
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT, MDiv
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with individuals who need a safe, supportive space to lay down their burdens and explore the roots of their emotions. Navigating the pressures of society, culture, or family can make feelings like anxiety and depression feel overwhelming and isolating. You deserve a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you can process your emotions, gain clarity, and rediscover your sense of balance and strength. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for all, with a special focus on spiritual counseling.
I love working with individuals who need a safe, supportive space to lay down their burdens and explore the roots of their emotions. Navigating the pressures of society, culture, or family can make feelings like anxiety and depression feel overwhelming and isolating. You deserve a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you can process your emotions, gain clarity, and rediscover your sense of balance and strength. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for all, with a special focus on spiritual counseling.
Are you struggling to figure out what makes you happy or to find motivation to make the changes that would greatly improve your life? Are you trying to figure out your purpose in an ever changing and complicated world? Do you struggle in navigating your personal / family relationships, or wish to improve how you relate with others? Are you just stuck and confused on what to do? The clients that I consider a best fit are those who are wanting to change themselves but are finding themselves stuck because of anxiety, depression or relational problems.
Are you struggling to figure out what makes you happy or to find motivation to make the changes that would greatly improve your life? Are you trying to figure out your purpose in an ever changing and complicated world? Do you struggle in navigating your personal / family relationships, or wish to improve how you relate with others? Are you just stuck and confused on what to do? The clients that I consider a best fit are those who are wanting to change themselves but are finding themselves stuck because of anxiety, depression or relational problems.
I'm a marriage and family therapist, licensed in Kentucky and Indiana, who is dedicated to fostering a supportive therapeutic space for individuals and couples. With expertise in addressing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, infidelity, and mood issues, I employ a collaborative approach by viewing you as the expert in your own life. Through evidence-based techniques, I tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs, guiding you towards your desired destination. My philosophy centers on respect, empathy, and empowerment, creating a non-judgmental environment for open exploration.
I'm a marriage and family therapist, licensed in Kentucky and Indiana, who is dedicated to fostering a supportive therapeutic space for individuals and couples. With expertise in addressing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, infidelity, and mood issues, I employ a collaborative approach by viewing you as the expert in your own life. Through evidence-based techniques, I tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs, guiding you towards your desired destination. My philosophy centers on respect, empathy, and empowerment, creating a non-judgmental environment for open exploration.
For over 20 years, I have specialized in eating disorders/food addiction/addiction and trauma. Licensed in Kentucky and Illinois, I am a Certified IFS therapist and IFIO trained therapist and my goal is to help individuals and couples improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being by helping them clear up issues that get in their way. These may include addictions, difficulty with family/couple relationships, sexual abuse and unresolved trauma. By involving mind, body, and spirit, I hope to lead my clients toward deeper levels of integration and fuller lives.
For over 20 years, I have specialized in eating disorders/food addiction/addiction and trauma. Licensed in Kentucky and Illinois, I am a Certified IFS therapist and IFIO trained therapist and my goal is to help individuals and couples improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being by helping them clear up issues that get in their way. These may include addictions, difficulty with family/couple relationships, sexual abuse and unresolved trauma. By involving mind, body, and spirit, I hope to lead my clients toward deeper levels of integration and fuller lives.
Hi! I'm glad you're here. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel comfortable. I believe every person has strengths and I help you build on yours.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual's needs. I see therapy as a partnership where we work together to understand challenges, and build on strengths, and support meaningful growth.
We'll start by talking about what brings you in and together, we'll set goals that matter to you, whether it's to learn to manage stress, improving relationships, or working through anxiety or depression.
Hi! I'm glad you're here. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel comfortable. I believe every person has strengths and I help you build on yours.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual's needs. I see therapy as a partnership where we work together to understand challenges, and build on strengths, and support meaningful growth.
We'll start by talking about what brings you in and together, we'll set goals that matter to you, whether it's to learn to manage stress, improving relationships, or working through anxiety or depression.
Healing from trauma, abuse, grief and loss along with a mood disorder can be overwhelming. And it can make relationships difficult. Healing happens when you feel seen without judgment or pressure. I provide an environment that allows you to relax and reconnect to your strengths, develop new insights, and build a sense of inner stability. I am proud of the work I've done over the last 20+ years treating trauma and aware many are hesitant for treatment. You and I can work together and move at your own pace.
Trauma group forming now and have immediate openings for individual therapy
Healing from trauma, abuse, grief and loss along with a mood disorder can be overwhelming. And it can make relationships difficult. Healing happens when you feel seen without judgment or pressure. I provide an environment that allows you to relax and reconnect to your strengths, develop new insights, and build a sense of inner stability. I am proud of the work I've done over the last 20+ years treating trauma and aware many are hesitant for treatment. You and I can work together and move at your own pace.
Trauma group forming now and have immediate openings for individual therapy
The therapeutic relationship is the single best predictor of therapy outcome as well as the primary agent of change. I invite you to join me in an authentic, collaborative partnership in which we co-create a space in which you can feel safe to explore, identify, and ultimately change the intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics that are producing distress and disturbance in your life. In this process, I will serve as an experienced guide and trusted companion on your journey of self-discovery with the ultimate aim of helping you reclaim authorship of your own life and enhance your capacities for joy, love, creativity, and play.
The therapeutic relationship is the single best predictor of therapy outcome as well as the primary agent of change. I invite you to join me in an authentic, collaborative partnership in which we co-create a space in which you can feel safe to explore, identify, and ultimately change the intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics that are producing distress and disturbance in your life. In this process, I will serve as an experienced guide and trusted companion on your journey of self-discovery with the ultimate aim of helping you reclaim authorship of your own life and enhance your capacities for joy, love, creativity, and play.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy; Brainspotting; DNMS, EMDR, Imago Relationship Therapy, and NeuroFeedback.
I offer couples work and intensives. I am a Getting the Love You Want Workshop presenter. As a Daring Way Trained Facilitator, I present workshops in Daring Way, Rising Strong, and the Gifts of Imperfection. It's pretty cool in my individual work, we can simultaneously do neurofeedback during our sessions using Neuroptimal by Zengar.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy; Brainspotting; DNMS, EMDR, Imago Relationship Therapy, and NeuroFeedback.
I offer couples work and intensives. I am a Getting the Love You Want Workshop presenter. As a Daring Way Trained Facilitator, I present workshops in Daring Way, Rising Strong, and the Gifts of Imperfection. It's pretty cool in my individual work, we can simultaneously do neurofeedback during our sessions using Neuroptimal by Zengar.
This space is for the question-askers, seekers, wounded, or weary. This is the right space for you if your family, relationships, or faith experiences have been stressful, confusing, or harmful to you. This includes experiences with trauma, narcissism, dysfunctional relationships and families, and religious teachings. My practice focuses on those who have tried to "do all the right things," wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.
This space is for the question-askers, seekers, wounded, or weary. This is the right space for you if your family, relationships, or faith experiences have been stressful, confusing, or harmful to you. This includes experiences with trauma, narcissism, dysfunctional relationships and families, and religious teachings. My practice focuses on those who have tried to "do all the right things," wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.
Advanced Solutions Counseling and Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, RPT-S, LPCC-S, LMFT
11 Endorsed
Online Only
Ilene Bosscher, MA, MDiv is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in adult individuals, couples, and family therapy as well as children and adolescents. She provides a non-judgemental, compassionate, safe place for you to share what you need to, helps you process that, and then release the difficult past so your future is free of that baggage from the past. She believes that counseling is about finding what needs to change, gaining understanding if trauma plays a part in that dynamic, releasing the trauma and embracing your life without it. Release-Abide-Thrive!
Ilene Bosscher, MA, MDiv is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in adult individuals, couples, and family therapy as well as children and adolescents. She provides a non-judgemental, compassionate, safe place for you to share what you need to, helps you process that, and then release the difficult past so your future is free of that baggage from the past. She believes that counseling is about finding what needs to change, gaining understanding if trauma plays a part in that dynamic, releasing the trauma and embracing your life without it. Release-Abide-Thrive!
The relationships you have can greatly impact your quality of life. It's common for people to say "relationships are hard work" and "relationships require compromise". However, there's not enough conversation on how to navigate those hardships or how to decide when to compromise. I can guide you as you work through figuring out what feels authentic for you through the use of attachment based, experiential therapies. If you are in a troubled relationship, going through a transition, feeling depressed, or in need of someone to talk to, we're here to help.
The relationships you have can greatly impact your quality of life. It's common for people to say "relationships are hard work" and "relationships require compromise". However, there's not enough conversation on how to navigate those hardships or how to decide when to compromise. I can guide you as you work through figuring out what feels authentic for you through the use of attachment based, experiential therapies. If you are in a troubled relationship, going through a transition, feeling depressed, or in need of someone to talk to, we're here to help.
I specialize in psychotherapy for women in perimenopause and menopause experiencing anxiety, mood changes, or insomnia during hormonal transition. My approach is structured and evidence-based, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral sleep strategies to improve emotional stability and sleep quality. I also collaborate with OB/GYNs and primary care providers when appropriate, including those prescribing HRT or other medications. Sessions are conducted via secure telehealth for women throughout Indiana and Kentucky.
I specialize in psychotherapy for women in perimenopause and menopause experiencing anxiety, mood changes, or insomnia during hormonal transition. My approach is structured and evidence-based, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral sleep strategies to improve emotional stability and sleep quality. I also collaborate with OB/GYNs and primary care providers when appropriate, including those prescribing HRT or other medications. Sessions are conducted via secure telehealth for women throughout Indiana and Kentucky.
Online Therapists
If you’re here, reading this, chances are you’re uncertain about where life is heading. You’re not alone, friend. Life can be incredibly tough and messy. But I must say, there’s beauty and huge potential in the falling, stumbling, not knowing and feeling lost. Why? Because that’s when the best changes can be made! My therapy style is solution-focused and begins with meeting you where you are. After all, you’re the expert in your journey. No one will ever know your life as you do. My goal is to honor that in working with you to create a new narrative that is full of joy, hope, and possibilities.
If you’re here, reading this, chances are you’re uncertain about where life is heading. You’re not alone, friend. Life can be incredibly tough and messy. But I must say, there’s beauty and huge potential in the falling, stumbling, not knowing and feeling lost. Why? Because that’s when the best changes can be made! My therapy style is solution-focused and begins with meeting you where you are. After all, you’re the expert in your journey. No one will ever know your life as you do. My goal is to honor that in working with you to create a new narrative that is full of joy, hope, and possibilities.
Have you ever felt broken? Terrified something was wrong with you? I have heard or seen some version of this in my office time and time again. I have discovered that sexual health concerns, trauma, and relationship stressors hold such a unique power to make us believe that there is something inherently wrong with us. That we are broken beyond repair.
I am here to help you heal.
You are not broken. You are whole, even when you don’t feel it. Together, we’ll explore your journey to a more compassionate and empowered version of yourself.
Have you ever felt broken? Terrified something was wrong with you? I have heard or seen some version of this in my office time and time again. I have discovered that sexual health concerns, trauma, and relationship stressors hold such a unique power to make us believe that there is something inherently wrong with us. That we are broken beyond repair.
I am here to help you heal.
You are not broken. You are whole, even when you don’t feel it. Together, we’ll explore your journey to a more compassionate and empowered version of yourself.
I work specifically with couples who have discovered infidelity. Couples are traumatized when infidelity is discovered and the clinician needs to help the couple implement immediate steps to prevent further damage to the relationship. Counselor strategies for infidelity are much different than what a traditional counselor would utilize. When couples set up an appointment with me, they will get in quickly, and experience a specific treatment approach for infidelity. I also help couples with creating intimate communication, conflict skills, creating emotional and sexual intimacy, and increasing love and affection.
I work specifically with couples who have discovered infidelity. Couples are traumatized when infidelity is discovered and the clinician needs to help the couple implement immediate steps to prevent further damage to the relationship. Counselor strategies for infidelity are much different than what a traditional counselor would utilize. When couples set up an appointment with me, they will get in quickly, and experience a specific treatment approach for infidelity. I also help couples with creating intimate communication, conflict skills, creating emotional and sexual intimacy, and increasing love and affection.
It is a great honor to be chosen to work with my clients and assist them in developing their wholeness and ability to achieve their full potential. I have been providing Counseling /Therapy and Individual and Executive Coaching Internationally (29 years) through BradfordClarkSolutions which I established in 1996 In Melbourne Australia. I relocated back to Lexington KY in 2010. My passion for life; my commitment to bring you best practices; my combined life experiences; academic achievements; and professional experience bring you a solid foundation to assist you in achieving your full potential. Contact me for an initial consultation
It is a great honor to be chosen to work with my clients and assist them in developing their wholeness and ability to achieve their full potential. I have been providing Counseling /Therapy and Individual and Executive Coaching Internationally (29 years) through BradfordClarkSolutions which I established in 1996 In Melbourne Australia. I relocated back to Lexington KY in 2010. My passion for life; my commitment to bring you best practices; my combined life experiences; academic achievements; and professional experience bring you a solid foundation to assist you in achieving your full potential. Contact me for an initial consultation
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” -Marcel Proust
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” -Marcel Proust
Waybridge Counseling is a group practice of specialists who provide treatment for a variety of concerns. Our specialists work in teams and this is a critical element of our success. Each team meets regularly for ongoing training and consultation in the team's specialty. We believe that this significantly increases the quality of counseling we offer.
Waybridge Counseling is a group practice of specialists who provide treatment for a variety of concerns. Our specialists work in teams and this is a critical element of our success. Each team meets regularly for ongoing training and consultation in the team's specialty. We believe that this significantly increases the quality of counseling we offer.
Life can be overwhelming, and everyone deserves a space where they feel a sense of belonging, understanding, and genuine validation. I believe meaningful growth begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and valued—exactly as they are and wherever they are in life.
I am thrilled to be here as a masters-level counseling intern! I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Liberty University, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice from the University of the Cumberlands.
Life can be overwhelming, and everyone deserves a space where they feel a sense of belonging, understanding, and genuine validation. I believe meaningful growth begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and valued—exactly as they are and wherever they are in life.
I am thrilled to be here as a masters-level counseling intern! I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Liberty University, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice from the University of the Cumberlands.
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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.