Imago Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
My training is holistic and I draw from such theories as Narrative, CBT, Imago, Solution Oriented, and anything else that seems useful and constructive to the therapeutic process.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting you through life's challenges to reach your goals.
My training is holistic and I draw from such theories as Narrative, CBT, Imago, Solution Oriented, and anything else that seems useful and constructive to the therapeutic process.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting you through life's challenges to reach your goals.
I am a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor and NYS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. I use guided imagery, and techniques for developing hopefulness. I also use more traditional insight modes of treatment. I also work through Headway which enables many clients to obtain insurance coverage. Please see my profile at headway.co/providers/tina-kahn for more information.
I am a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor and NYS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. I use guided imagery, and techniques for developing hopefulness. I also use more traditional insight modes of treatment. I also work through Headway which enables many clients to obtain insurance coverage. Please see my profile at headway.co/providers/tina-kahn for more information.
Humans have a natural need to show up and be celebrated for who they truly are. My job is to help you better understand yourself, your choices, and your process. Together, we will identify the internal narratives, subconscious programming, and behaviors that are not in alignment with your authentic self.
Humans have a natural need to show up and be celebrated for who they truly are. My job is to help you better understand yourself, your choices, and your process. Together, we will identify the internal narratives, subconscious programming, and behaviors that are not in alignment with your authentic self.
Deep feeler, over thinker, high achiever, or people pleaser? My clients are often students, clinicians, creatives, adoptees, BIPOC, and first generations who are navigating identity, relationship dynamics, responsibilities, anxiety, depression, ADHD, overwhelm, burnout, trauma, or systemic stressors. They are often masking or silencing parts of themselves to meet expectations. Many are seeking a space where they don’t have to explain their identities or experiences, where they can feel heard and seen without judgment or fear. They want support, clarity, and autonomy to show up fully both in therapy and in their everyday lives.
Deep feeler, over thinker, high achiever, or people pleaser? My clients are often students, clinicians, creatives, adoptees, BIPOC, and first generations who are navigating identity, relationship dynamics, responsibilities, anxiety, depression, ADHD, overwhelm, burnout, trauma, or systemic stressors. They are often masking or silencing parts of themselves to meet expectations. Many are seeking a space where they don’t have to explain their identities or experiences, where they can feel heard and seen without judgment or fear. They want support, clarity, and autonomy to show up fully both in therapy and in their everyday lives.
I've been helping people in marriages and relationships for over 20 years. My approach is down-to-earth, practical and results-oriented. I do not sit passively and watch partners fight, a trap many couples therapists fall into. I have no trouble intervening when necessary and guiding the sessions to keep partners on track and productive so they feel they are actually healing, learning and benefitting from the process.
I've been helping people in marriages and relationships for over 20 years. My approach is down-to-earth, practical and results-oriented. I do not sit passively and watch partners fight, a trap many couples therapists fall into. I have no trouble intervening when necessary and guiding the sessions to keep partners on track and productive so they feel they are actually healing, learning and benefitting from the process.
You might look fine on the outside. You get things done, people rely on you. But internally, your mind is relentless. You replay conversations. You assume you’ve disappointed people. You question your competence. You compare yourself to others constantly. Even when you achieve something, the relief doesn’t last.
In therapy, we slow down the loop. We look at how anxiety and shame reinforce each other. We work on building a more stable sense of self that isn’t entirely dependent on performance or other people’s reactions.
You might look fine on the outside. You get things done, people rely on you. But internally, your mind is relentless. You replay conversations. You assume you’ve disappointed people. You question your competence. You compare yourself to others constantly. Even when you achieve something, the relief doesn’t last.
In therapy, we slow down the loop. We look at how anxiety and shame reinforce each other. We work on building a more stable sense of self that isn’t entirely dependent on performance or other people’s reactions.
Feeling stuck and unable to resolve your emotional issues on your own? Together, we will work to achieve your goals and restore a sense of happiness and satisfaction with life, whatever that means for you. Our work together will help you clear the way for real healing, leading to deeper relationships, greater joy, and a stronger sense of self. Clients report feeling deeply accepted throughout our work while also knowing that I will be honest and encourage them to be courageous.
Feeling stuck and unable to resolve your emotional issues on your own? Together, we will work to achieve your goals and restore a sense of happiness and satisfaction with life, whatever that means for you. Our work together will help you clear the way for real healing, leading to deeper relationships, greater joy, and a stronger sense of self. Clients report feeling deeply accepted throughout our work while also knowing that I will be honest and encourage them to be courageous.
I approach psychotherapy as a creative, collaborative undertaking between therapist and client with the goal of creating a safe, healing relationship through which clients can discover and mobilize their deepest capacities for transformation. I have been in practice for over 30 years, working with clients of all ages, including adults, couples, families, young children & adolescents. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, issues surrounding adoption, parenting, and co-parenting after divorce. As a psychotherapist and special educator I have worked extensively with children with learning differences.
I approach psychotherapy as a creative, collaborative undertaking between therapist and client with the goal of creating a safe, healing relationship through which clients can discover and mobilize their deepest capacities for transformation. I have been in practice for over 30 years, working with clients of all ages, including adults, couples, families, young children & adolescents. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, issues surrounding adoption, parenting, and co-parenting after divorce. As a psychotherapist and special educator I have worked extensively with children with learning differences.
The most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client. I pride myself in building strong, caring therapeutic alliances. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, phobias, and PTSD. Nobody likes to admit that they need help, but sometimes it can be a life transforming opportunity.
The most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client. I pride myself in building strong, caring therapeutic alliances. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, phobias, and PTSD. Nobody likes to admit that they need help, but sometimes it can be a life transforming opportunity.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore the self and develop coping skills in the areas that YOU want to improve and NOT because you need fixing. Together, we’ll foster acceptance of the self, others and the world around us. My goal is to help you have meaningful relationships- with others and especially yourself. Whether it’s dealing with daily stressors or major life changes, therapy can provide essential insight and coping skills to help you get through this time. I am invested in helping you effectively deal with whatever comes your way and ultimately thrive.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore the self and develop coping skills in the areas that YOU want to improve and NOT because you need fixing. Together, we’ll foster acceptance of the self, others and the world around us. My goal is to help you have meaningful relationships- with others and especially yourself. Whether it’s dealing with daily stressors or major life changes, therapy can provide essential insight and coping skills to help you get through this time. I am invested in helping you effectively deal with whatever comes your way and ultimately thrive.
I specialize in providing individual therapy to other therapists, social workers, doctors and healthcare workers, and folks providing care to their communities broadly speaking. I have been working primarily with queer and transgender trauma survivors in the social work space since 2017, and I know that often, our own experiences of trauma inform our work. My therapeutic focus includes complex and vicarious trauma, and in my sessions I aim to address the deeply lodged pain, negative self-beliefs, and problematic relationship patterns that often arise out of our experiences, as well as post-traumatic growth and capacity for change.
I specialize in providing individual therapy to other therapists, social workers, doctors and healthcare workers, and folks providing care to their communities broadly speaking. I have been working primarily with queer and transgender trauma survivors in the social work space since 2017, and I know that often, our own experiences of trauma inform our work. My therapeutic focus includes complex and vicarious trauma, and in my sessions I aim to address the deeply lodged pain, negative self-beliefs, and problematic relationship patterns that often arise out of our experiences, as well as post-traumatic growth and capacity for change.
Your path as women and mothers is distinct and truly deserves care. In these times, it’s clearer than ever how amazing you are and how much you deserve to connect with your power. Society often overlooks your diverse needs, making self-reflection crucial—whether you’re fully embracing motherhood or opting for a different direction. Together, we can dig into this process. You deserve to nurture yourself, especially in difficult moments. To make quality therapy accessible, I offer sessions at $150 as well as sliding scale slots. While it may not be a perfect solution, my aim is to support as many as I can on their important journeys.
Your path as women and mothers is distinct and truly deserves care. In these times, it’s clearer than ever how amazing you are and how much you deserve to connect with your power. Society often overlooks your diverse needs, making self-reflection crucial—whether you’re fully embracing motherhood or opting for a different direction. Together, we can dig into this process. You deserve to nurture yourself, especially in difficult moments. To make quality therapy accessible, I offer sessions at $150 as well as sliding scale slots. While it may not be a perfect solution, my aim is to support as many as I can on their important journeys.
Do you find yourself feeling both “too much” and “not enough”? Do you long to slow the internal whirlwind when the world outside never stops? Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and connect with the parts of yourself capable of transformation—gently and intentionally. I believe we all need a way to navigate our fast-moving lives while honoring what propels us forward and what holds us back. Together, we can peel back the layers that shape your experience, helping you move toward a life where you feel fully expressed—able to engage with its ups, downs, and in-between moments in a steady and meaningful way.
Do you find yourself feeling both “too much” and “not enough”? Do you long to slow the internal whirlwind when the world outside never stops? Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and connect with the parts of yourself capable of transformation—gently and intentionally. I believe we all need a way to navigate our fast-moving lives while honoring what propels us forward and what holds us back. Together, we can peel back the layers that shape your experience, helping you move toward a life where you feel fully expressed—able to engage with its ups, downs, and in-between moments in a steady and meaningful way.
My work focuses on all things related to relationships. Feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, betrayal, emotional exhaustion, or stuck in painful relationship patterns you cannot seem to change, this is my world. I work with individuals and couples facing infidelity, betrayal trauma, intimacy issues, compulsive sexual behavior, communication, addiction and emotional disconnection.
For over 18 years, I have helped people move from crisis and confusion toward clarity, accountability, emotional safety, and deeper connection. My approach is direct, compassionate, practical, and relational.
My work focuses on all things related to relationships. Feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, betrayal, emotional exhaustion, or stuck in painful relationship patterns you cannot seem to change, this is my world. I work with individuals and couples facing infidelity, betrayal trauma, intimacy issues, compulsive sexual behavior, communication, addiction and emotional disconnection.
For over 18 years, I have helped people move from crisis and confusion toward clarity, accountability, emotional safety, and deeper connection. My approach is direct, compassionate, practical, and relational.
25+ years experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples. 15 years experience training and providing supervision to psychotherapists.
25+ years experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples. 15 years experience training and providing supervision to psychotherapists.
I work with individuals and couples in the difficult territory where connection breaks down and something new needs to take shape. For individuals, this often means slowing down the patterns that quietly organize relationships, work, and one's relationship to self. Using psychodynamic and somatic-based approaches, we explore how your nervous system shapes what feels possible and what remains out of reach. The goal is not symptom relief alone, but an expanded relationship with your own experience.
I work with individuals and couples in the difficult territory where connection breaks down and something new needs to take shape. For individuals, this often means slowing down the patterns that quietly organize relationships, work, and one's relationship to self. Using psychodynamic and somatic-based approaches, we explore how your nervous system shapes what feels possible and what remains out of reach. The goal is not symptom relief alone, but an expanded relationship with your own experience.
Johanna McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Waitlist for new clients
When we find the courage to look inward without judgment, we open the door to parts of ourselves we may have forgotten — our strength, resilience, and capacity to heal. My role is to walk beside you as you rediscover and nurture these inner resources. Together, we’ll build the skills and confidence to move forward with clarity and self-compassion.
When we find the courage to look inward without judgment, we open the door to parts of ourselves we may have forgotten — our strength, resilience, and capacity to heal. My role is to walk beside you as you rediscover and nurture these inner resources. Together, we’ll build the skills and confidence to move forward with clarity and self-compassion.
Let's Talk w/ Rev. Dr. DLC Boyce, helps those who have found themselves stuck - disconnected from God. It's designed for those who have been unable to achieve goals in their lives; for individuals/ couples/families/groups, who feel they have been wounded by crisis/ situations/circumstances -- by people, institutions within society or by society itself. It is also designed for those who've, seemingly, sabotaged themselves, and, as a result, have been prevented from taking advantage of opportunities.
Let's Talk w/ Rev. Dr. DLC Boyce, helps those who have found themselves stuck - disconnected from God. It's designed for those who have been unable to achieve goals in their lives; for individuals/ couples/families/groups, who feel they have been wounded by crisis/ situations/circumstances -- by people, institutions within society or by society itself. It is also designed for those who've, seemingly, sabotaged themselves, and, as a result, have been prevented from taking advantage of opportunities.
In the landscape of our evolving technological world, human connection continues to be irreplaceable and essential to interpersonal healing and grounding. My primary aim is to develop a true connection with a client, to meet in that mutually human space, and begin to chart a course for self understanding and inner work. I believe in the power of culture, myth, laughter and metaphor to explore a client's issues. Moving between the relational and the structural, I am available to explore new horizons, expand emotional capacity and demonstrate the healing power of therapeutic alliance.
In the landscape of our evolving technological world, human connection continues to be irreplaceable and essential to interpersonal healing and grounding. My primary aim is to develop a true connection with a client, to meet in that mutually human space, and begin to chart a course for self understanding and inner work. I believe in the power of culture, myth, laughter and metaphor to explore a client's issues. Moving between the relational and the structural, I am available to explore new horizons, expand emotional capacity and demonstrate the healing power of therapeutic alliance.
Francesca Marguerite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, SEP, RLT, IFS
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Many of my clients are highly successful, public individuals: celebrities, high-profile artists, musicians, actors, CEO's or founders. If you're smart, successful, & still unhappy for feel like there's something wrong, either within you or in your relationships, you're like I was before I found transformative tools that changed everything. Mindfulness, IFS, somatic therapy & relational skillbuilding became a gateway to self-insight & nervous system regulation. This created a capacity to tolerate distress in a kind, new way without feeling overwhelmed. I'm here to offer you the tools that were so transformative to me & my clients.
Many of my clients are highly successful, public individuals: celebrities, high-profile artists, musicians, actors, CEO's or founders. If you're smart, successful, & still unhappy for feel like there's something wrong, either within you or in your relationships, you're like I was before I found transformative tools that changed everything. Mindfulness, IFS, somatic therapy & relational skillbuilding became a gateway to self-insight & nervous system regulation. This created a capacity to tolerate distress in a kind, new way without feeling overwhelmed. I'm here to offer you the tools that were so transformative to me & my clients.
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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.