Imago Therapists in New York, NY
The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center is a psychotherapy group focusing on providing LGBTQ+, kink, and poly competent therapy. We offer therapy to individuals, couples, multi-partner relationships, & families. Our goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering therapeutic space to the individuals and communities who often lack access to services, and are met with stigma, discrimination and micro-aggressions, even while in therapy.
The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center is a psychotherapy group focusing on providing LGBTQ+, kink, and poly competent therapy. We offer therapy to individuals, couples, multi-partner relationships, & families. Our goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering therapeutic space to the individuals and communities who often lack access to services, and are met with stigma, discrimination and micro-aggressions, even while in therapy.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples build supportive relationships through safe communication in which feelings and needs are expressed in a way that can be heard and understood.
I have decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve positive change through an engaged active process. I work with challenging situations like loss, career or relationship problems. I help people alleviate the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or low self esteem. I help clients manage the pressure of lives that are too busy, or get to know and express themselves more deeply. I help couples with problems that drive them apart, learn to communicate and resolves them. This enables them to rebuild loving suppportive relationships. Please visit my website to learn more about my work.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples build supportive relationships through safe communication in which feelings and needs are expressed in a way that can be heard and understood.
I have decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve positive change through an engaged active process. I work with challenging situations like loss, career or relationship problems. I help people alleviate the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or low self esteem. I help clients manage the pressure of lives that are too busy, or get to know and express themselves more deeply. I help couples with problems that drive them apart, learn to communicate and resolves them. This enables them to rebuild loving suppportive relationships. Please visit my website to learn more about my work.
Looking for a therapist that's creative, easy to connect with, and willing to find a way of relating and interacting that meets your needs in a safe, personal, and respectful way? Psychotherapy's not the same for everyone, and everybody's needs are different in terms of what they hope to achieve. Whether it's frustrations with life or a job, relationship issues, pain related to loss or trauma, or merely stress & overwhelm with decision-making, it helps to have someone to talk it out with - in a concise number of sessions, or over an extended period of time.
Looking for a therapist that's creative, easy to connect with, and willing to find a way of relating and interacting that meets your needs in a safe, personal, and respectful way? Psychotherapy's not the same for everyone, and everybody's needs are different in terms of what they hope to achieve. Whether it's frustrations with life or a job, relationship issues, pain related to loss or trauma, or merely stress & overwhelm with decision-making, it helps to have someone to talk it out with - in a concise number of sessions, or over an extended period of time.
I believe that the power for change resides in each individual and that therapy can promote and facilitate desired changes through the collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe environment and relationship within which each individual can explore old patterns of relating and create new relational capacities.
I have 23 years of experience and expertise treating depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce adjustment, parenting as well as couples therapy. I have post-doctoral training and teach new therapists at the post-doc level. In addition to psychotherapy.
I believe that the power for change resides in each individual and that therapy can promote and facilitate desired changes through the collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe environment and relationship within which each individual can explore old patterns of relating and create new relational capacities.
I have 23 years of experience and expertise treating depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce adjustment, parenting as well as couples therapy. I have post-doctoral training and teach new therapists at the post-doc level. In addition to psychotherapy.
I'm the Director of Center for Love and Sex, a practice specializing in sex therapy for individuals and couples. We are highly experienced to work sensitively with clients around issues including: low sexual desire, ED, PE, pelvic pain, and sexless marriages. We are kink, non-monogamy & poly aware. We get that sexuality can be challenging for people to discuss, even with doctors. Our CLS therapists have specialized post-graduate sex therapy training in addition to years of general practice experience, We are highly attuned to clients' embarrassment and at times shame. Clients are also treated for Depression, Anxiety Compulsive Sex.
I'm the Director of Center for Love and Sex, a practice specializing in sex therapy for individuals and couples. We are highly experienced to work sensitively with clients around issues including: low sexual desire, ED, PE, pelvic pain, and sexless marriages. We are kink, non-monogamy & poly aware. We get that sexuality can be challenging for people to discuss, even with doctors. Our CLS therapists have specialized post-graduate sex therapy training in addition to years of general practice experience, We are highly attuned to clients' embarrassment and at times shame. Clients are also treated for Depression, Anxiety Compulsive Sex.
Hello, my name is Tasha Valentino. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of New York trained in working with individuals, couples, and families. Are you feeling stressed, discouraged, or lost? My specialization is working with those who want to work towards healing unwanted symptoms. Therapy provides incredible benefits, including emotional support, improved mental health, increased self-awareness, enhanced coping skills and personal growth and self-development.
Hello, my name is Tasha Valentino. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of New York trained in working with individuals, couples, and families. Are you feeling stressed, discouraged, or lost? My specialization is working with those who want to work towards healing unwanted symptoms. Therapy provides incredible benefits, including emotional support, improved mental health, increased self-awareness, enhanced coping skills and personal growth and self-development.
With over 26 years of experience, I have formal training in CBT, DBT, REBT, IMAGO, and many other modalities.
John P. Carnesecchi, LCSW, CEAP is a seasoned clinician that treats people of all ages. A client is usually struggling but feels connected enough with me as their therapist to speak openly and freely about their experience. They can accept feedback with an understanding that we are both on the same team. When we touch on something out of their comfort zone, I hope they recognize they are safe and can stay engaged in the process. Together, we push past the barriers preventing them from feeling better, and they gain a better understanding of themselves to meet their potential.
With over 26 years of experience, I have formal training in CBT, DBT, REBT, IMAGO, and many other modalities.
John P. Carnesecchi, LCSW, CEAP is a seasoned clinician that treats people of all ages. A client is usually struggling but feels connected enough with me as their therapist to speak openly and freely about their experience. They can accept feedback with an understanding that we are both on the same team. When we touch on something out of their comfort zone, I hope they recognize they are safe and can stay engaged in the process. Together, we push past the barriers preventing them from feeling better, and they gain a better understanding of themselves to meet their potential.
If you're struggling with relationship issues, whether they're with family, friends, a significant other, or you're navigating the dating scene, I'm here to support you. I specialize in supporting young adults navigating relationship, career, and overall life stress. Together, we'll develop ways for you to feel more connected with yourself and others.
If you're struggling with relationship issues, whether they're with family, friends, a significant other, or you're navigating the dating scene, I'm here to support you. I specialize in supporting young adults navigating relationship, career, and overall life stress. Together, we'll develop ways for you to feel more connected with yourself and others.
Andreau Charles, Areale Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD(s)
New York, NY 10016
As a depth-oriented therapist and life coach, I offer a safe, emotionally warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space for individuals and couples to examine behavioral patterns, explore and develop strategies for issues of anxiety, depression, confidence, shame, self-worth, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, and dating. I provide a safe and warm space for men, LGBTQ, multicultural, and diasporic identities to express and process their issues and concerns. We will collaborate and explore mindful ways to remove potential barriers to the marital or professional relationship, career, or academic progress you can achieve.
As a depth-oriented therapist and life coach, I offer a safe, emotionally warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space for individuals and couples to examine behavioral patterns, explore and develop strategies for issues of anxiety, depression, confidence, shame, self-worth, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, and dating. I provide a safe and warm space for men, LGBTQ, multicultural, and diasporic identities to express and process their issues and concerns. We will collaborate and explore mindful ways to remove potential barriers to the marital or professional relationship, career, or academic progress you can achieve.
As a fully trained Imago relationship therapist, I can help you identify and transform past wounds and behaviors, so that you can connect more deeply and lovingly with your partner.
Live the life you've always wanted. Life presents us with opportunities and challenges, but what often thwarts us from realizing those opportunities and overcoming those challenges is ourselves. I am an empathic, psychoanalytically- trained therapist with 25 years of experience who will work with you to overcome fears and unravel the knots of the past and present, so that you can fully realize the authentic life you so desire and deserve. Over the years, I have helped people from all walks of life deal with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, family stress, life transitions and more.
As a fully trained Imago relationship therapist, I can help you identify and transform past wounds and behaviors, so that you can connect more deeply and lovingly with your partner.
Live the life you've always wanted. Life presents us with opportunities and challenges, but what often thwarts us from realizing those opportunities and overcoming those challenges is ourselves. I am an empathic, psychoanalytically- trained therapist with 25 years of experience who will work with you to overcome fears and unravel the knots of the past and present, so that you can fully realize the authentic life you so desire and deserve. Over the years, I have helped people from all walks of life deal with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, family stress, life transitions and more.
As a certified trauma and relationship therapist, I help individuals and couples break free from toxic patterns, rebuild trust, and rediscover intimacy. Whether you're navigating a specific conflict or having the same fight over and over again, recovering from betrayal, or seeking deeper emotional intimacy, I guide you with compassion and clarity, grounded in the latest relationship and trauma science, and proven therapeutic techniques. My approach blends talk therapy with brain-based healing including Brainspotting, IFS-informed parts work, and ECCT to support healing from past wounds, chronic anxieties, and toxic patterns.
As a certified trauma and relationship therapist, I help individuals and couples break free from toxic patterns, rebuild trust, and rediscover intimacy. Whether you're navigating a specific conflict or having the same fight over and over again, recovering from betrayal, or seeking deeper emotional intimacy, I guide you with compassion and clarity, grounded in the latest relationship and trauma science, and proven therapeutic techniques. My approach blends talk therapy with brain-based healing including Brainspotting, IFS-informed parts work, and ECCT to support healing from past wounds, chronic anxieties, and toxic patterns.
I use Imago, Emotionally Focused Therapy and a deep intuitive sense to identify underlying issues depending on what is presenting itself in each moment.
Are you at a crossroads and need support, guidance and a road map to guide you through a challenging time? Do you want to understand what is keeping you or your marriage/partnership from moving forward and experiencing joy? We all get stuck, require a little extra support and need to learn new tools to better manage the ups and downs of life to be more connected to ourselves and our partners. My style is compassionate and non judgmental. I provide a safe space where healing can occur. I specialize in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss and spiritual growth.
I use Imago, Emotionally Focused Therapy and a deep intuitive sense to identify underlying issues depending on what is presenting itself in each moment.
Are you at a crossroads and need support, guidance and a road map to guide you through a challenging time? Do you want to understand what is keeping you or your marriage/partnership from moving forward and experiencing joy? We all get stuck, require a little extra support and need to learn new tools to better manage the ups and downs of life to be more connected to ourselves and our partners. My style is compassionate and non judgmental. I provide a safe space where healing can occur. I specialize in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss and spiritual growth.
You might be reading this because you find yourself at a crossroads and you’re looking to try something new. Maybe the old way of doing things feels unsatisfying but you’re unsure of how to forge a new path for yourself. You might feel empty or disconnected inside or like you don’t truly know who you are or what you want. Maybe you feel like there were parts of your identity that were unwelcome or unwanted and you’re struggling to integrate them into who you are today. Therapy can help us slow down and notice the way our history informs our actions so that we can make choices that feel more authentic to us.
You might be reading this because you find yourself at a crossroads and you’re looking to try something new. Maybe the old way of doing things feels unsatisfying but you’re unsure of how to forge a new path for yourself. You might feel empty or disconnected inside or like you don’t truly know who you are or what you want. Maybe you feel like there were parts of your identity that were unwelcome or unwanted and you’re struggling to integrate them into who you are today. Therapy can help us slow down and notice the way our history informs our actions so that we can make choices that feel more authentic to us.
I have always believed that everyone possesses their own unique strength, and that trust and support have the power to bring about meaningful change.
At certain moments in life, we may feel stuck, lost, or even begin to doubt ourselves. But please remember: even in the darkest times, you hold the strength to rise again. As Rilke reminds us, no feeling is eternal. Emotions shift, pain softens, and new possibilities quietly begin to emerge.
As a therapist, I hope to be a companion on a part of your journey–walking alongside you with warmth and steadiness. I will offer personalized support and approaches tailored to your needs,
I have always believed that everyone possesses their own unique strength, and that trust and support have the power to bring about meaningful change.
At certain moments in life, we may feel stuck, lost, or even begin to doubt ourselves. But please remember: even in the darkest times, you hold the strength to rise again. As Rilke reminds us, no feeling is eternal. Emotions shift, pain softens, and new possibilities quietly begin to emerge.
As a therapist, I hope to be a companion on a part of your journey–walking alongside you with warmth and steadiness. I will offer personalized support and approaches tailored to your needs,
My ideal client is someone who’s always kept it together—the go-to person, the problem solver, the strong one. But beneath the surface, they’re carrying the weight of childhood wounds, relationship stress, or cultural expectations that have left them feeling disconnected, anxious, or emotionally drained. They’re not looking for quick fixes—they’re ready for deep healing. They want to feel more emotionally present, communicate better in their relationships, and finally put themselves first without guilt. They’re ready to break cycles, not just survive them.
My ideal client is someone who’s always kept it together—the go-to person, the problem solver, the strong one. But beneath the surface, they’re carrying the weight of childhood wounds, relationship stress, or cultural expectations that have left them feeling disconnected, anxious, or emotionally drained. They’re not looking for quick fixes—they’re ready for deep healing. They want to feel more emotionally present, communicate better in their relationships, and finally put themselves first without guilt. They’re ready to break cycles, not just survive them.
I work deeply and kindly with all life's issues. I help those dealing with relationship concerns, career challenges and life transitions. I also work with those suffering from shame, self-criticism and negative thought patterns which may arise from early abuse or neglect. While it is imperative to address past trauma and correct cognitive misperceptions, treating these issues also requires the development of self-compassion. With warmth and empathy, I will help you nurture self-acceptance, cultivate compassion and understanding, allowing you to become a more authentic and contented self.
I work deeply and kindly with all life's issues. I help those dealing with relationship concerns, career challenges and life transitions. I also work with those suffering from shame, self-criticism and negative thought patterns which may arise from early abuse or neglect. While it is imperative to address past trauma and correct cognitive misperceptions, treating these issues also requires the development of self-compassion. With warmth and empathy, I will help you nurture self-acceptance, cultivate compassion and understanding, allowing you to become a more authentic and contented self.
I believe that healing starts with the connection to yourself, your story, and the people who matter the most. I work with couples, individuals, families, teens, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to help them navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change.
Whether you’re working through relationship struggles, trauma, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions, I’m here to support your growth and remind you that lasting change is possible.
I believe that healing starts with the connection to yourself, your story, and the people who matter the most. I work with couples, individuals, families, teens, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to help them navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change.
Whether you’re working through relationship struggles, trauma, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions, I’m here to support your growth and remind you that lasting change is possible.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, a challenging relationship, or loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost by just getting through the day, answering emails, texts or calls, or the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel ? Do you hope that life could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed with life, whether overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, or finding their place in life.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, a challenging relationship, or loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost by just getting through the day, answering emails, texts or calls, or the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel ? Do you hope that life could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed with life, whether overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, or finding their place in life.
Ketamine assisted therapy, The Gottman method, imago therapy and DBT.
I believe that positive reinforcement and approach in life can help people with individual and interpersonal challenges. I specialize in Marriage and Family therapy, couples counseling, anxiety, depression and anger management. I am a clinical fellow of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, where I expand my professional expertise to optimize therapeutic services. As a member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists, I am a creator of the EMDR workshop: Learning How Repressed Memories are Accessed using EMDR.
More than 100 five-star reviews stand as a testament to my commitment to my patients.
Ketamine assisted therapy, The Gottman method, imago therapy and DBT.
I believe that positive reinforcement and approach in life can help people with individual and interpersonal challenges. I specialize in Marriage and Family therapy, couples counseling, anxiety, depression and anger management. I am a clinical fellow of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, where I expand my professional expertise to optimize therapeutic services. As a member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists, I am a creator of the EMDR workshop: Learning How Repressed Memories are Accessed using EMDR.
More than 100 five-star reviews stand as a testament to my commitment to my patients.
Maybe you feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or unresolved pain from the past. Maybe you're navigating a life transition, like entering a new life stage, redefining relationships, or feeling unseen or misunderstood. You need a space to feel heard, explore emotions, uncover challenges, and break free from cycles or patterns that no longer serve you. With tools to manage stress, deepen relationships, and reconnect with yourself, you can move toward feeling grounded, empowered, and authentic. If your goal is not just to survive but to thrive and to be present, let’s see if we can work together to help you get there.
Maybe you feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or unresolved pain from the past. Maybe you're navigating a life transition, like entering a new life stage, redefining relationships, or feeling unseen or misunderstood. You need a space to feel heard, explore emotions, uncover challenges, and break free from cycles or patterns that no longer serve you. With tools to manage stress, deepen relationships, and reconnect with yourself, you can move toward feeling grounded, empowered, and authentic. If your goal is not just to survive but to thrive and to be present, let’s see if we can work together to help you get there.
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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.