Imago Therapists in Bethesda, MD
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Nancy Hyatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My work integrates my experience as an Advanced
Imago
Therapist, EMDR therapist, training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, HeartMath, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Coaching and Emotional Freedom Technique.
I have been helping individuals and couples transform their lives for over 25 years. My work is holistic. We target the root causes of your distress rather than skimming the surface level of symptoms. Only when root causes are addressed can symptoms dissolve. We dive deeply into the core issues that are keeping you stuck, disconnected and dissatisfied in your life and relationships. The process is efficient, effective, respectful, safe and profound. My ideal clients are people who are passionate about healing and releasing patterns that no longer serve them.
Alan L Marcus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Picking a therapist to work with can be overwhelming. Feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist is critical. During our first session we will explore what brought you to me. Together we identify your struggles, develop a treatment plan, discuss whether you feel comfortable with me, and that our plan makes sense to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. A certified
IMAGO
, Gottman, Equine Assisted and Diplomat in Sex Therapy, we will talk openly and candidly about your life. Together, we will explore your concerns, past and present and mindfully identify changes for you to consider.
Rebecca Whitmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MEd
Verified
Verified
I use contemporary modalities based in neuroscience including; EMDR, Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy,
IMAGO
Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Therapy, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Somatic Intervention.
We overcome difficulties, adjust to changes, and manage difficult emotions best when we do not have to go at it alone. I offer a supportive partnership to help you identify your goals and build capacity to experience joy, compassionate self regard, and healthy rewarding relationships. I have over 35 years of experience helping children, couples, adults, and parents who may be feeling stuck, alone, sad, anxious, or unable to find the forward motion to reach goals for well being. Together we can create a safe space to address difficult emotions, and identify resources and habits that support resiliency and wellness.
Tory Joseph
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer a warm, accepting approach to my clients. With over 20 years of experience as a workshop presenter, parent educator and counselor, I have experienced positive results with hundreds of families. Using
Imago
Relationship Therapy, I work with couples on improving relationships. Teaching positive parenting techniques, I help parents of both young children and teens to solve problems, and create a healthy, successful family life.
Deborah Kleiner Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm an advanced
Imago
couples and singles therapist and instructor.
I believe in the innate goodness of people. Problems arise when we lack the ability to communicate what's really going on within or can't get past defenses to understand another person's feelings or experiences. Most people haven't been taught the skills to be safe listeners and so we grow up believing that others don't have capacity to understand us. I love bringing people closer by teaching them to cross the bridge into the world of others without losing themselves. I teach emotional safety by demonstrating emotional safety and believe breakdowns create opportunities for new breakthroughs.
Carolyn (Carrie) J Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Having skills and knowing what to expect, we succeed! Certifications:
Imago
Therapy (seen on Oprah),Relationship Enhancement (NIRE Faculty member and Director: Stepfamily Programs),advanced member Stepfamily Foundation.
Do you want more happiness and success in your life? Do you want to reduce stress and have healthier relationships? Has it been hard getting what you want out of life and having people understand what's really on your mind and in your heart? Are those you love not being loving?. When the things we want the most seem out of reach, we can feel anxious, depressed and even angry. Learn to get more of what you want from life and feel more understood, respected, loved and successful Transform your life. WE CAN HELP AND WE DO!
Waitlist for new clients
Morgan Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Cross-trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS),
Imago
Relationship Therapy, and yoga; my approach is tailored to each person and what works best for you.
I am currently full. I specialize in working with adults interested in therapy beyond just talk therapy. The people I work with are motivated to understand and heal themselves in new ways. Oftentimes, they struggle with symptoms such as recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, problematic family dynamics, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), pain, headaches, and more. Through a mixture of talk therapy and body centered approaches, we will explore sources of trauma and healing with curiosity.
Deborah J Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My style of relationship therapy, rooted in
Imago
therapy, is particularly effective in helping couples develop safe and more loving relationships, in which pain and conflict are turned into an opportunity for growth and greater closeness.
'We used to have such fun together; how can we get that back?" is a question many people have who come to see me.
We all need help at one point or another in our lives. Seeking help for relationship struggles, sexual problems, anxiety, panic attacks, feeling depressed or 'stuck', is a great step forward towards feeling better. I've been practicing for 30 years, with expertise in helping people enjoy their relationships and lives again. I see people individually, in couples and in groups.
Jonathan Ladd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I tailor my approach to my clients' particular situations and unique personalities, drawing from:
Imago
Therapy (as a Certified Advanced
Imago
Clinician), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Susan Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and more.
Looking for relationship help? To relieve the pain or find better ways to manage? The "secrets" of dealing skillfully with difficulties, differences and hurts, are not really secrets: you CAN learn these and many more relationship skills if you are curious, motivated and persistent. I'd like to help you: a) address and relieve your most pressing problems, b) set clear, realistic goals, and c) learn to avoid a tremendous amount of headache and heartache in the future. Our collaboration may yield a lifetime of benefits.
Sheila A. Litwin, psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LCPC
I use my training in
Imago
Relationships, Gestalt, Voice Dialogue, Dance/Movement, and Group Work, as well as creative processes in therapy.
Fears, anxiety, and depression can be debilitating. I have the ability to listen warmly and compassionately to what you're saying even if you are feeling jumbled or confused. I create a safe space for you to be able to vent. Often having a person listen with understanding of what you might be experiencing can ease your discomfort. I can offer gentle guidance if you are at a crossroad, a turning point or are feeling challenged by others in your life. Relationships are the most important things in our lives, yet often, the most difficult. Better communication skills can help.
Leila Jarrahi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Certified
Imago
Therapist, specializing in relationship issues.
It is common to feel frustrated and misunderstood at times within our significant relationships, particularly with an intimate partner. When we repeatedly feel unheard and blamed, feelings of resentment may build, contributing to chronic feelings of rupture and disconnection. Over time, this dynamic can become emotionally and physically exhausting. What once felt like a perfect union, may start feeling like a pattern of never-ending conflict. Many couples can fall into this frustrating cycle of miscommunication, feeling misunderstood and resentment.
Gail Guttman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Certified
Imago
Relationship & Singles Therapist, Community Educator, and Consultant, as well as a Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor (by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists).
We are seeing our individuals and couples in tele-therapy through the COVID-19 crisis. As a "Top Marriage, Family and Sex Therapist" in Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 & 2012, my focus is on helping couples address their emotional and sexual ruptures in their relationships. If you feel far apart from or in conflict with your partner, therapy can help you to feel close again. As an couples relationship and certified sex therapist, with over 30 years of experience, couples learn to unravel their dance and a structured communications tool, which fosters listening, understanding and empathy. Sexual and emotional intimacy are restored.
Carl D Siegel
Psychologist, MDiv, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I've been working with stressed out, overworked, anxious and depressed Washingtonians for over 25 years and call me crazy but I still love the work. It's such a privilege to work with an amazing diversity of smart interesting people! While I have been trained in a variety of different therapeutic modalities I've learned the most from my clients. About half of my caseload is working with couples primarily using the
Imago
relationship therapy approach. The rest of my client load is working with individual adults and relationship groups for men. Men really flourish in these relationship groups.
Marissa Josiah
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC, CCT, CCISM
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (EFT, Gottman,
Imago
, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples who have lost that “spark” for each other. Office locations in Columbia, MD and also offering virtual visits for MD, DC & VA. Please call for a free 10 minute consultation.
Esperanza Pombo
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
My work through
Imago
allows couples to feel more connected and tackle their challenges in a safe and judgment-free environment.
Together, we will work on connection and re-designing your mindset when relating to the world and to gain clarity about your past, present and your outlook. We will explore past relationships, aspirations, fears as well as your inner gifts. We can work on burnout, break ups, loss, self-esteem, adult ADHD or life transitions such as postpartum, relocating to a new city by understanding how history may be coming up and identifying on areas of growth at your own pace.
Ron Del Moro
Counselor, PhD, EdS, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
My couples and marriage therapy approach is guided by the works of John Gottman and the
IMAGO
Relationship principles.
My objectives in therapy are safety and growth. We will work together to discover what is needed to create the life and relationships you want. Together, we discuss what is needed for you to thrive (and what gets in the way). I am honest and direct in my work. I am a highly empathetic, interactive, personal, and dynamic therapist who can equally support and challenge when needed. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families with relationship issues, connections (with self and others), anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, communication, impostor syndrome, and mindfulness.
Not accepting new clients
Robin J Belamaric
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It takes courage to face emotional and relationship problems. With over 20 years professional experience treating clients and consulting to businesses, I specialize in helping people find and utilize their strengths and sideline their difficulties. With children and adults, I specialize in treating complex anxiety, attachment, and learning issues and developing talent and leadership. Once clients are freed from the crippling impact of excessive anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or self defeating behavior patterns, drawing upon Positive Psychology and Mindfulness techniques helps us identify and capitalize on personal strengths. Clients are able to heal - thrive - grow - bloom into excellence.
Kristy Notarangelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, A-CBT
Verified
Verified
Stuck or not moving on the cycle of change? Wondering why you continue to repeat unhealthy patterns throughout your life? Kristy can help you move through each different stage of life, each presenting a unique set of challenges. Psychotherapy is provided in conjunction with or without use of psychopharmacology. Psychotherapy modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Supportive Therapy and Insight Oriented approaches. Together we can overcome obstacles and reach important milestones to help achieve your goals.
Pat Webbink
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With 50 years experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic results-oriented therapeutic partner, . My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold regular zooms on Mindfulness, Centering & Relationship workshops w/ guided imagery & music. Serving MD, D.C. & VA, anywhere online. My associates accept most insurance plans. My podcasts are also available at patwebbink.bandcamp.com
Ashley Bucci Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer virtual therapy in Maryland for adults 18+. Please visit my website at www.AshleyBucciTherapy.com
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Imago Therapists
Imago Relationship Therapy is a form of marriage therapy that takes a relationship approach rather than an individual approach to problem solving in a marriage. Imago therapy is a wonderfully effective and safe approach to helping relationship partners grow into understanding each other more fully and relating more honestly as they evolve into greater wholeness as individuals within the relational context they share. Imago is also relevant for single individuals as we are all in many relational contexts.