Imago Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
Some of the modalities I am trained in are; Imago Relationship (couple) counseling, NLP, psychodynamic & body- mind centered, art therapy Jungian dream work Gestalt therapy & Mindfullness Based Stress Management.
With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.
Some of the modalities I am trained in are; Imago Relationship (couple) counseling, NLP, psychodynamic & body- mind centered, art therapy Jungian dream work Gestalt therapy & Mindfullness Based Stress Management.
With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.
Drawing upon Relational and Imago therapy, I can assist you with effective ways of communication, and finding new ways for each partner to have their personal/relational needs voiced, understood and met.
Your intimate relationship can be one of the most important sources of joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. However, issues may arise which upset that original harmony, and if left unaddressed, lead to a negative pattern of quarreling, difficult communication, and a loss of connection, trust and intimacy. In some cases, this negative spiral can further lead to depression, substance/behavioral addictions, or even an affair. I can provide you with the effective tools for identifying, addressing and resolving those challenging issues, and help you co-create a renewed sense of connection, intimacy and sacred partnership.
Drawing upon Relational and Imago therapy, I can assist you with effective ways of communication, and finding new ways for each partner to have their personal/relational needs voiced, understood and met.
Your intimate relationship can be one of the most important sources of joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. However, issues may arise which upset that original harmony, and if left unaddressed, lead to a negative pattern of quarreling, difficult communication, and a loss of connection, trust and intimacy. In some cases, this negative spiral can further lead to depression, substance/behavioral addictions, or even an affair. I can provide you with the effective tools for identifying, addressing and resolving those challenging issues, and help you co-create a renewed sense of connection, intimacy and sacred partnership.
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
As an eclectic psychotherapist, I use many approaches, and have an ability to be deeply present with your experiences. I offer grounded, thoughtful, creative, playful, kind, and compassionate support. My desire is to assist you through challenges and help you find balance and healing. My mirror of reflection is through 18 years work in community mental health, with wide ranging mental health and addiction issues. I've experienced oneness, Christ Consciousness, transpersonal, and non-ordinary states, yet also my own drama and occasional trauma. I am here to help raise awareness, create options, and facilitate you finding your way.
As an eclectic psychotherapist, I use many approaches, and have an ability to be deeply present with your experiences. I offer grounded, thoughtful, creative, playful, kind, and compassionate support. My desire is to assist you through challenges and help you find balance and healing. My mirror of reflection is through 18 years work in community mental health, with wide ranging mental health and addiction issues. I've experienced oneness, Christ Consciousness, transpersonal, and non-ordinary states, yet also my own drama and occasional trauma. I am here to help raise awareness, create options, and facilitate you finding your way.
You may be experiencing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, uncertainty, and shame that color your emotional world. Or maybe you find these issues affecting your most important relationships, your sense of self, or your purpose in life. I work with individuals & couples to heal, to know themselves more deeply, and connect more authentically. I cultivate a warm, safe and open therapeutic space, one that will allow you to feel supported as you take emotional risks, learn new skills, and try new experiences - in short, to live a full life on your terms.
You may be experiencing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, uncertainty, and shame that color your emotional world. Or maybe you find these issues affecting your most important relationships, your sense of self, or your purpose in life. I work with individuals & couples to heal, to know themselves more deeply, and connect more authentically. I cultivate a warm, safe and open therapeutic space, one that will allow you to feel supported as you take emotional risks, learn new skills, and try new experiences - in short, to live a full life on your terms.
My therapy and coaching work is based on a belief that we all long to experience love, connection, purpose, and peace in our lives. Symptoms that arise such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and physical illnesses signal a call to resolve and clear what is in the way of a happier life. My work embraces a holistic paradigm recognizing body, mind, and spirit, and focuses on helping clients learn to love and care for themselves as special and unique beings. Clearing out negative beliefs, healing emotional wounds, and eliminating toxic influences help clients live more authentic and empowered lives.
My therapy and coaching work is based on a belief that we all long to experience love, connection, purpose, and peace in our lives. Symptoms that arise such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and physical illnesses signal a call to resolve and clear what is in the way of a happier life. My work embraces a holistic paradigm recognizing body, mind, and spirit, and focuses on helping clients learn to love and care for themselves as special and unique beings. Clearing out negative beliefs, healing emotional wounds, and eliminating toxic influences help clients live more authentic and empowered lives.
In addition to IFS, I draw on a wide range of therapeutic tools and training—including CBT, DBT, IFIO, IMAGO, the Gottman Method, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness, Meditation, Schema Therapy and Somatic Transformation.
I bring 26 years of front-line experience as a passionate and dedicated psychotherapist to individual clients and couples. My practice focuses on helping people who are carrying the impact of trauma, neglect, or anxious childhood attachment. These painful histories debilitate self-esteem and effective communication; fuel cycles of anxiety / depression and rupture the fabric of connection in precious intimate relationships. Grounded in the latest research in psychology, neurobiology, and mindfulness-based approaches, I have found Internal Family Systems (IFS) to be the most powerful model for creating lasting transformation.
In addition to IFS, I draw on a wide range of therapeutic tools and training—including CBT, DBT, IFIO, IMAGO, the Gottman Method, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness, Meditation, Schema Therapy and Somatic Transformation.
I bring 26 years of front-line experience as a passionate and dedicated psychotherapist to individual clients and couples. My practice focuses on helping people who are carrying the impact of trauma, neglect, or anxious childhood attachment. These painful histories debilitate self-esteem and effective communication; fuel cycles of anxiety / depression and rupture the fabric of connection in precious intimate relationships. Grounded in the latest research in psychology, neurobiology, and mindfulness-based approaches, I have found Internal Family Systems (IFS) to be the most powerful model for creating lasting transformation.
Honoring the dignity and worth of each person and the value inherent in every aspect of a life's journey, I support you in strengthening your response-ability to life's challenges and creating a life that works for you. Our work is rooted in neuroscience and playful in its experiential components. By skillfully connecting you deeper with yourself, you learn to skillfully navigate emotional difficulties. Founding our relationship on respect, safety, compassion, and non-judgment enables you to heal and bring more of your unique gifts and talents into every aspect of your life.
Honoring the dignity and worth of each person and the value inherent in every aspect of a life's journey, I support you in strengthening your response-ability to life's challenges and creating a life that works for you. Our work is rooted in neuroscience and playful in its experiential components. By skillfully connecting you deeper with yourself, you learn to skillfully navigate emotional difficulties. Founding our relationship on respect, safety, compassion, and non-judgment enables you to heal and bring more of your unique gifts and talents into every aspect of your life.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, panicked and uncomfortable in your own skin, you are not alone! I work with successful overachievers and recovering perfectionists to dial down the intensity, and to start feeling better right away. I have years of experience working with amazing people who have been through money trauma, childhood trauma and those who are struggling with the current political regime. Let's find a time to talk. I'd love to hear more about what you are going through and what you hope to find in a therapist. If I am not the right person for you, I will help you find someone who is.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, panicked and uncomfortable in your own skin, you are not alone! I work with successful overachievers and recovering perfectionists to dial down the intensity, and to start feeling better right away. I have years of experience working with amazing people who have been through money trauma, childhood trauma and those who are struggling with the current political regime. Let's find a time to talk. I'd love to hear more about what you are going through and what you hope to find in a therapist. If I am not the right person for you, I will help you find someone who is.
Yulia Hartman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Waitlist for new clients
I help people who sense that something deeper is calling them—people who are successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled, unseen, or disconnected inside. My work is for those who are not looking for surface-level coping skills, but for a more fundamental shift in how they inhabit their lives, relationships, and inner world. For over 20 years, I’ve guided individuals and couples through what I call threshold moments—times when old patterns stop working, when the “former life” begins to fall away, or when something in the psyche insists on becoming more fully alive.
I help people who sense that something deeper is calling them—people who are successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled, unseen, or disconnected inside. My work is for those who are not looking for surface-level coping skills, but for a more fundamental shift in how they inhabit their lives, relationships, and inner world. For over 20 years, I’ve guided individuals and couples through what I call threshold moments—times when old patterns stop working, when the “former life” begins to fall away, or when something in the psyche insists on becoming more fully alive.
Do you want to grow and self-actualize? My modalities are experiential/insight oriented, so I like to work with people who look into themselves for healthier, fulfilled lives. Do you have depression/anxiety, bipolar? Looking for a career change, have gender identity questions, or want to maximize your potential? Need learning disability advocacy? Then call me today. We bring our past and decisions into every situation. Knowing what those decisions are, and that the past does not define us, is the first step in successful therapy. I use re-decision, Gestalt, NLP, hypnosis, and mindfulness to find answers and peace within.
Do you want to grow and self-actualize? My modalities are experiential/insight oriented, so I like to work with people who look into themselves for healthier, fulfilled lives. Do you have depression/anxiety, bipolar? Looking for a career change, have gender identity questions, or want to maximize your potential? Need learning disability advocacy? Then call me today. We bring our past and decisions into every situation. Knowing what those decisions are, and that the past does not define us, is the first step in successful therapy. I use re-decision, Gestalt, NLP, hypnosis, and mindfulness to find answers and peace within.
Basic non-violent communication techniques, Imago intentional dialog, and solutions orientation improve understanding and intimacy in relationships.
Do you seek greater influence over life? Have people and experiences clouded your vision of meaningful life participation? My collaborative approach to therapy respects you as ultimate authority in your life and the one who knows yourself best; you can integrate holistic well-being, on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and ethical areas of life. You can work to resolve trauma and unrest from depression, anxiety, and anger. Trauma resolution, couple and familial relationships, codependency, compromised attachment, destructive narcissism, and harassment are areas of focus in my practice.
Basic non-violent communication techniques, Imago intentional dialog, and solutions orientation improve understanding and intimacy in relationships.
Do you seek greater influence over life? Have people and experiences clouded your vision of meaningful life participation? My collaborative approach to therapy respects you as ultimate authority in your life and the one who knows yourself best; you can integrate holistic well-being, on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and ethical areas of life. You can work to resolve trauma and unrest from depression, anxiety, and anger. Trauma resolution, couple and familial relationships, codependency, compromised attachment, destructive narcissism, and harassment are areas of focus in my practice.
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....
I am skilled psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience working with adults and couples. Over the years I have cultivated an ability to provide a relaxed and trusting interpersonal connection with my clients. At the core of all therapy is the rapport between the client and therapist, so I strive to make that happen with kindness and curiosity. I provide new skills and strategies that help clients move forward. My therapeutic approach offers an opportunity where we can work together to achieve self-discovery and healing.
Therapy need not be painful often the outcome is astonishment and wisdom.
I am skilled psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience working with adults and couples. Over the years I have cultivated an ability to provide a relaxed and trusting interpersonal connection with my clients. At the core of all therapy is the rapport between the client and therapist, so I strive to make that happen with kindness and curiosity. I provide new skills and strategies that help clients move forward. My therapeutic approach offers an opportunity where we can work together to achieve self-discovery and healing.
Therapy need not be painful often the outcome is astonishment and wisdom.
I integrate cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused therapies with Gottman, IMAGO, EFT, and attachment theory, all through a sexual health lens.
Relationships can feel overwhelming and confusing. I offer a supportive space to address vulnerable challenges and help relationships heal, grow, and build skills to thrive. I work with couples on intimacy, sexuality, and other goals, as well as individuals facing sexual difficulties. Talking about sex can be hard, but together we can create a safe, open space for these important conversations about you and or your relationships' sexual health.
I integrate cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused therapies with Gottman, IMAGO, EFT, and attachment theory, all through a sexual health lens.
Relationships can feel overwhelming and confusing. I offer a supportive space to address vulnerable challenges and help relationships heal, grow, and build skills to thrive. I work with couples on intimacy, sexuality, and other goals, as well as individuals facing sexual difficulties. Talking about sex can be hard, but together we can create a safe, open space for these important conversations about you and or your relationships' sexual health.
Terre has expertise in depression, chronic thought and mood disorders and relationship issues; regardless of how that relationship is defined. Dysfunctional thoughts and emotions destroy us and those around us. Let her help you, through new thoughts and ideas, finally move towards a life that works for you rather than against you. Her practice is inspiring, motivational and directive when needed. She believes that we are all one and share in common the challenges of living life on life's terms; while still understanding that each of us brings our unique expression of these challenges into the session.
Terre has expertise in depression, chronic thought and mood disorders and relationship issues; regardless of how that relationship is defined. Dysfunctional thoughts and emotions destroy us and those around us. Let her help you, through new thoughts and ideas, finally move towards a life that works for you rather than against you. Her practice is inspiring, motivational and directive when needed. She believes that we are all one and share in common the challenges of living life on life's terms; while still understanding that each of us brings our unique expression of these challenges into the session.
My PhD in Clinical Psychology has given me the knowledge and sensitivity that psychotherapy is a very personal experience. Together we gain the trust to peel the layers of the "false self" away from the true, authentic self. Each person is different, therefore each person's healing has to be treated individually. Human suffering can be healed and I treat trauma from early childhood to the present, treating unhealthy early attachment issues we may use now in relationships. Together we will examine patterns which the patient finds distressing and long standing. I do not give advise, rather I help the patient find the advise within.
My PhD in Clinical Psychology has given me the knowledge and sensitivity that psychotherapy is a very personal experience. Together we gain the trust to peel the layers of the "false self" away from the true, authentic self. Each person is different, therefore each person's healing has to be treated individually. Human suffering can be healed and I treat trauma from early childhood to the present, treating unhealthy early attachment issues we may use now in relationships. Together we will examine patterns which the patient finds distressing and long standing. I do not give advise, rather I help the patient find the advise within.
Taking the first step towards seeking counseling can be a little anxiety producing and can take courage. With compassion, non-judgment, and patience, my focus is to support you as you work towards achieving your personal therapy goals. Our therapy process is aimed at the creation of a strong therapeutic counselor-client alliance which will help you express your thoughts/emotions openly. My areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, parenting effectiveness, grief/loss, relationship issues, divorce/separation, self-esteem, women's issues, stress management, adolescent issues, assertiveness, and trauma.
Taking the first step towards seeking counseling can be a little anxiety producing and can take courage. With compassion, non-judgment, and patience, my focus is to support you as you work towards achieving your personal therapy goals. Our therapy process is aimed at the creation of a strong therapeutic counselor-client alliance which will help you express your thoughts/emotions openly. My areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, parenting effectiveness, grief/loss, relationship issues, divorce/separation, self-esteem, women's issues, stress management, adolescent issues, assertiveness, and trauma.
Sidney Kelly McGovern
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with trauma, identity, and relationship challenges. As an LMFT I also specialize in couples, individual and family therapy. I use a combination of traditional analytic tools, existential psychology, and narrative therapy in order to address the depth of the person, while we work on creating your new story. I also use narrative work to directly treat trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues. Together we will manifest the change you desire in yourself and improve the depth and intimacy of your relationships.
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with trauma, identity, and relationship challenges. As an LMFT I also specialize in couples, individual and family therapy. I use a combination of traditional analytic tools, existential psychology, and narrative therapy in order to address the depth of the person, while we work on creating your new story. I also use narrative work to directly treat trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues. Together we will manifest the change you desire in yourself and improve the depth and intimacy of your relationships.
I like to direct our attention away from what is wrong with people toward what can be improved between people. This leads to a lot of philosophical reflection, and laughter. (In fact I am writing a book about the philosophy of humor, and how it shows up in therapy.)
I like to direct our attention away from what is wrong with people toward what can be improved between people. This leads to a lot of philosophical reflection, and laughter. (In fact I am writing a book about the philosophy of humor, and how it shows up in therapy.)
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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.