Imago Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
Using a feminist, anti-racist, trauma-informed, gender & sexuality affirming lens, I empower individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, shame, low self-esteem & communication issues to find deep, wholehearted contentedness and inner-freedom. My goal is to help you grow in love with yourself and your people. You are deserving of your love, and contentment and joy in your relationships is absolutely attainable.
Using a feminist, anti-racist, trauma-informed, gender & sexuality affirming lens, I empower individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, shame, low self-esteem & communication issues to find deep, wholehearted contentedness and inner-freedom. My goal is to help you grow in love with yourself and your people. You are deserving of your love, and contentment and joy in your relationships is absolutely attainable.
Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to find your path in life? Are you still figuring out who you are and what you want out of life? You are not alone. Adolescence is a time of incredible transition and identity formation, and can be stressful and confusing. Despite how challenging this time is and that fact that our frontal lobe has not fully developed, we are asked to make some of the most important decisions of our lives (academic, occupational, relational, vocational). Adolescence and young adults often struggle with anxiety, depression, past trauma, substance use, and identity formation.
Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to find your path in life? Are you still figuring out who you are and what you want out of life? You are not alone. Adolescence is a time of incredible transition and identity formation, and can be stressful and confusing. Despite how challenging this time is and that fact that our frontal lobe has not fully developed, we are asked to make some of the most important decisions of our lives (academic, occupational, relational, vocational). Adolescence and young adults often struggle with anxiety, depression, past trauma, substance use, and identity formation.
Illuminate your path, Awaken your life! Who you are at your core matters and deserves to be seen by the world. I am driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to positively impact the world. I actively seek to live a life guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. My goal is to help you do the same with a highly personalized approach that addresses your needs and meets your criteria for personal success. This includes finding and solidifying the essential relationships in your life! I also utilize the Enneagram in my practice as a way to help you have more generosity for yourself and other in your life.
Illuminate your path, Awaken your life! Who you are at your core matters and deserves to be seen by the world. I am driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to positively impact the world. I actively seek to live a life guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. My goal is to help you do the same with a highly personalized approach that addresses your needs and meets your criteria for personal success. This includes finding and solidifying the essential relationships in your life! I also utilize the Enneagram in my practice as a way to help you have more generosity for yourself and other in your life.
I’ve taught classes to teach parents with cancer how to help their children cope, and trained in Imago Couples Therapy for struggling couples.
Many people are finding life more difficult these days. There is often so much to deal with in our personal lives, add the impact of world events and it can all just be too much. Having someone to listen and support you can make a big difference in coping with your struggles and not feeling alone. I’ve never met anyone that doesn’t like being listened to and understood. My focus in therapy is to help you get relief from your pain and explore ways to cope with life’s ongoing challenges.
I’ve taught classes to teach parents with cancer how to help their children cope, and trained in Imago Couples Therapy for struggling couples.
Many people are finding life more difficult these days. There is often so much to deal with in our personal lives, add the impact of world events and it can all just be too much. Having someone to listen and support you can make a big difference in coping with your struggles and not feeling alone. I’ve never met anyone that doesn’t like being listened to and understood. My focus in therapy is to help you get relief from your pain and explore ways to cope with life’s ongoing challenges.
I specialize in helping couples, families, and other kinds of relationships repair after ruptures, find harmony, and figure out how to make sustainable, enjoyable changes in their lives. I especially enjoy working with individuals, couples, and family dynamics (such as parent-adult children and adult sibling relationships). I help folks get unstuck by identifying unhelpful patterns, exploring stuckness, and helping people learn new ways of connecting to one another.
I specialize in helping couples, families, and other kinds of relationships repair after ruptures, find harmony, and figure out how to make sustainable, enjoyable changes in their lives. I especially enjoy working with individuals, couples, and family dynamics (such as parent-adult children and adult sibling relationships). I help folks get unstuck by identifying unhelpful patterns, exploring stuckness, and helping people learn new ways of connecting to one another.
The foundation of growth begins within the relationship between individual and therapist. The desire to feel seen, heard, and understood is universal and is an essential part of our overall well-being. I celebrate the courage of individuals who take steps into healing by engaging in the therapeutic process to manifest the life they desire. I am passionate about working together to ensure that you become an expert on yourself and believe in your own insight, strength, and self awareness. I believe that humor and laughter bring out our authentic selves and utilize this philosophy in my work.
The foundation of growth begins within the relationship between individual and therapist. The desire to feel seen, heard, and understood is universal and is an essential part of our overall well-being. I celebrate the courage of individuals who take steps into healing by engaging in the therapeutic process to manifest the life they desire. I am passionate about working together to ensure that you become an expert on yourself and believe in your own insight, strength, and self awareness. I believe that humor and laughter bring out our authentic selves and utilize this philosophy in my work.
You might’ve tried traditional talk therapy and still feel stuck—anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why certain patterns won’t shift. Maybe you’re high-functioning on the outside but carrying tension, burnout, or old wounds that won’t budge. You’re thoughtful, sensitive, and craving something deeper—something that goes beyond coping skills and talks to your whole self, not just your thoughts.
You might’ve tried traditional talk therapy and still feel stuck—anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why certain patterns won’t shift. Maybe you’re high-functioning on the outside but carrying tension, burnout, or old wounds that won’t budge. You’re thoughtful, sensitive, and craving something deeper—something that goes beyond coping skills and talks to your whole self, not just your thoughts.
At Good Human Work, we're a group practice with multiple licensed therapists who excel at supporting individuals, couples, and families. Each GHW therapist has experience and extensive training, leads with compassion, & will focus on your goals. See their bios on our website!
We believe that making the choice to engage in therapy is not a sign of weakness. We’d argue that choosing to directly deal with stressors is actually a sign of incredible strength. Life is crazy, and we’re not pre-programmed with all the answers. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unclear on how to make things better.
At Good Human Work, we're a group practice with multiple licensed therapists who excel at supporting individuals, couples, and families. Each GHW therapist has experience and extensive training, leads with compassion, & will focus on your goals. See their bios on our website!
We believe that making the choice to engage in therapy is not a sign of weakness. We’d argue that choosing to directly deal with stressors is actually a sign of incredible strength. Life is crazy, and we’re not pre-programmed with all the answers. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unclear on how to make things better.
I do not not practice a one-size-fits-all type of therapy (this true for life coaching too). I am trained in Cognitive Based Therapies- Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing (primarily for trauma), Acceptance and Commitment, and Written Exposure Therapy (WET-what an acronym, right? WET! It's a great modality,..I promise! I am compassionate, direct, and whole-health oriented (basically whatever I am dishing out, I am taking my own medicine).
Let's get on to specialities....
I do not not practice a one-size-fits-all type of therapy (this true for life coaching too). I am trained in Cognitive Based Therapies- Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing (primarily for trauma), Acceptance and Commitment, and Written Exposure Therapy (WET-what an acronym, right? WET! It's a great modality,..I promise! I am compassionate, direct, and whole-health oriented (basically whatever I am dishing out, I am taking my own medicine).
Let's get on to specialities....
Evening Availability - We are currently accepting New Clients! Are you feeling like you're stuck in a relationship you want to enjoy being a part of again? Or feeling like parenting is so much more complicated than you had originally thought? If so, please don't wait any longer to reach out! As a Licensed Practicing Clinical Counselor, who is also a board approved Supervisor, I specialize in helping couples work through challenging seasons and find a life that sparks a new joy for both individuals. I also specialize in parenting, which often has a large impact on relational satisfaction. Together, we can build the life you desire.
Evening Availability - We are currently accepting New Clients! Are you feeling like you're stuck in a relationship you want to enjoy being a part of again? Or feeling like parenting is so much more complicated than you had originally thought? If so, please don't wait any longer to reach out! As a Licensed Practicing Clinical Counselor, who is also a board approved Supervisor, I specialize in helping couples work through challenging seasons and find a life that sparks a new joy for both individuals. I also specialize in parenting, which often has a large impact on relational satisfaction. Together, we can build the life you desire.
Everyone should have a safe space to find and unveil their authentic self.
That is my goal for everyone to feel invited into this space to share fears and insecurities without judgment. Our own mental health journeys can feel lonely at times as we feel isolated from those around us and all we want is a sense of control. By exploring our authentic selves we can find parts of ourselves hidden or lost through anxiety, trauma, or societal expectations. I strive for every client to feel welcomed into this safe space to see what parts of selves they connect with most.
Everyone should have a safe space to find and unveil their authentic self.
That is my goal for everyone to feel invited into this space to share fears and insecurities without judgment. Our own mental health journeys can feel lonely at times as we feel isolated from those around us and all we want is a sense of control. By exploring our authentic selves we can find parts of ourselves hidden or lost through anxiety, trauma, or societal expectations. I strive for every client to feel welcomed into this safe space to see what parts of selves they connect with most.
If you are an individual or couple desiring support with issues related to sex, traditional gender roles, identity exploration, desire, grief, and self image, I would be honored to support you in building the life you want. Perhaps you and your partner struggle with communication related to sex, life transitions and stressors, or unhelpful relationship dynamics. Individually, you may wish to explore your sexual identity, process grief and loss, unpack past traumas or family patterns that cause distress in your present relationships, or improve your self esteem.
If you are an individual or couple desiring support with issues related to sex, traditional gender roles, identity exploration, desire, grief, and self image, I would be honored to support you in building the life you want. Perhaps you and your partner struggle with communication related to sex, life transitions and stressors, or unhelpful relationship dynamics. Individually, you may wish to explore your sexual identity, process grief and loss, unpack past traumas or family patterns that cause distress in your present relationships, or improve your self esteem.
I specialize in dealing with the impact of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma that alters client’s lives. I help individuals, couples and families identify and work through abandonment and early attachment injuries to prevent current and future toxic relationship patterns. I am passionate about practicing a culturally specific and holistic approach to therapy.
I specialize in dealing with the impact of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma that alters client’s lives. I help individuals, couples and families identify and work through abandonment and early attachment injuries to prevent current and future toxic relationship patterns. I am passionate about practicing a culturally specific and holistic approach to therapy.
You struggle in your relationship, or your doctor handed you a terrible diagnosis. Maybe there is something important you need to talk about, but you don't know who you can trust. On some days, it may feel your mind is spiraling out of control. Getting out of bed may have become so much more difficult lately. You experience dread too much of the time. You feel alone and sometimes wonder "what is the point?" You can't seem to get around to doing what needs to get done. People are constantly on your case. You seem to be your own worst enemy. You don't want your friends or partner to know this one bad thing about you.
You struggle in your relationship, or your doctor handed you a terrible diagnosis. Maybe there is something important you need to talk about, but you don't know who you can trust. On some days, it may feel your mind is spiraling out of control. Getting out of bed may have become so much more difficult lately. You experience dread too much of the time. You feel alone and sometimes wonder "what is the point?" You can't seem to get around to doing what needs to get done. People are constantly on your case. You seem to be your own worst enemy. You don't want your friends or partner to know this one bad thing about you.
At The Relationship Therapy Center (RTC), our mission is to help people grow in health and happiness in their important relationships! With over 30 dedicated therapists specializing in relationships, we are proud to be the largest couples therapy practice in the Midwest. Our team integrates empirically informed methods, exceptional care, and a genuine passion for helping people reconnect and heal. Every therapist at RTC takes the time to understand your unique story, tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each individual, couple, and family we serve.
At The Relationship Therapy Center (RTC), our mission is to help people grow in health and happiness in their important relationships! With over 30 dedicated therapists specializing in relationships, we are proud to be the largest couples therapy practice in the Midwest. Our team integrates empirically informed methods, exceptional care, and a genuine passion for helping people reconnect and heal. Every therapist at RTC takes the time to understand your unique story, tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each individual, couple, and family we serve.
Do you look around you and see a self-obsessed, lonely, distracted hustle-culture, but feel confused about how to craft a deeper, richer life amidst the noise? Do you want to better understand how your brain works and how to improve your relationships? Do you crave to access a richer heart at the center of your human experience, one tied to words like beauty, wonder, awe, curiosity and love? Then you're in the right place. I help my clients fight vices, build new relational patterns, and root in against the shallow, empty and lonely in our world. My clients tend to be pragmatic, intelligent, curious, creative and open-minded.
Do you look around you and see a self-obsessed, lonely, distracted hustle-culture, but feel confused about how to craft a deeper, richer life amidst the noise? Do you want to better understand how your brain works and how to improve your relationships? Do you crave to access a richer heart at the center of your human experience, one tied to words like beauty, wonder, awe, curiosity and love? Then you're in the right place. I help my clients fight vices, build new relational patterns, and root in against the shallow, empty and lonely in our world. My clients tend to be pragmatic, intelligent, curious, creative and open-minded.
Are you interested in exploring your unconscious? My approach is rooted in depth psychology, meaning that I prioritize the unconscious; somatics, meaning that trauma lives in the body and I believe there is no such thing as insight at the intellectual level; and feminist theory, meaning that I believe that what is happening at the level of the individual (you) is a reflection of the dynamics of your small group (your family of origin). I also adopt a relational approach, and I believe we can understand human behavior through attachment and connection.
Are you interested in exploring your unconscious? My approach is rooted in depth psychology, meaning that I prioritize the unconscious; somatics, meaning that trauma lives in the body and I believe there is no such thing as insight at the intellectual level; and feminist theory, meaning that I believe that what is happening at the level of the individual (you) is a reflection of the dynamics of your small group (your family of origin). I also adopt a relational approach, and I believe we can understand human behavior through attachment and connection.
Amber Fuller, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, betrayal, grief, and major life transitions. She is the founder of Fuller Living Counseling, a multi-provider and location group practice established in 2014. Under her leadership, the practice grew into a respected and thriving clinical organization serving individuals, couples, and families.
Amber Fuller, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, betrayal, grief, and major life transitions. She is the founder of Fuller Living Counseling, a multi-provider and location group practice established in 2014. Under her leadership, the practice grew into a respected and thriving clinical organization serving individuals, couples, and families.
Most clients I work with deal with relationship and performance-related stress, affecting their marriages/partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, work, and overall sense of fulfillment. I help individuals navigate sexual and gender diverse relationships, gain self-awareness, alleviate distress, and enhance well-being and relationships.
Most clients I work with deal with relationship and performance-related stress, affecting their marriages/partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, work, and overall sense of fulfillment. I help individuals navigate sexual and gender diverse relationships, gain self-awareness, alleviate distress, and enhance well-being and relationships.
Navigating relationships is one of the most difficult parts of life for all of us, and many of us need help working through the rocky moments. If you are a couple looking for some help, direction, or guidance getting back to a place of connectedness in your relationship, I may be the therapist for you. I also work with individuals struggling with a difficult relationship(s), whether it’s with a friend, family member, or romantic partner. My hope throughout the therapy process is to provide you with tools, resources, and a safe space to assist you in getting past obstacles that keep your relationships from being healthy and happy.
Navigating relationships is one of the most difficult parts of life for all of us, and many of us need help working through the rocky moments. If you are a couple looking for some help, direction, or guidance getting back to a place of connectedness in your relationship, I may be the therapist for you. I also work with individuals struggling with a difficult relationship(s), whether it’s with a friend, family member, or romantic partner. My hope throughout the therapy process is to provide you with tools, resources, and a safe space to assist you in getting past obstacles that keep your relationships from being healthy and happy.
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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.