Imago Therapists in New York, NY
In my psychotherapy practice, I take an integrative approach of psychodynamic and
cognitive behavioral therapy. I also draw from relational-cultural, feminist, and narrative
theories and enjoy incorporating mindfulness and creative arts when beneficial. I
support individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, identity questioning,
relational and sex-related issues, trauma, and self-perception. I feel grateful to work with
clients from diverse cultural backgrounds who identify across the gender and sexuality
spectrums.
In my psychotherapy practice, I take an integrative approach of psychodynamic and
cognitive behavioral therapy. I also draw from relational-cultural, feminist, and narrative
theories and enjoy incorporating mindfulness and creative arts when beneficial. I
support individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, identity questioning,
relational and sex-related issues, trauma, and self-perception. I feel grateful to work with
clients from diverse cultural backgrounds who identify across the gender and sexuality
spectrums.
Whether you come to me as an individual, a couple, or a family, the work we do together will honor the basic values of acceptance, trust, and emotional safety. We'll focus on uncovering what's behind the feelings and behaviors that you find confusing and upsetting, and we'll open doorways to change.
Whether you come to me as an individual, a couple, or a family, the work we do together will honor the basic values of acceptance, trust, and emotional safety. We'll focus on uncovering what's behind the feelings and behaviors that you find confusing and upsetting, and we'll open doorways to change.
I am passionate about personal growth & connecting deeply with my clients. I have a virtual practice and see clients face to face via ZOOM a HIPAA compliant platform. I love that virtual therapy gives both myself & my clients the opportunity to stay connected even while living active & busy lives. Support is a necessity in life & I have found that working virtually has been the best option for my clients & myself.
I am passionate about personal growth & connecting deeply with my clients. I have a virtual practice and see clients face to face via ZOOM a HIPAA compliant platform. I love that virtual therapy gives both myself & my clients the opportunity to stay connected even while living active & busy lives. Support is a necessity in life & I have found that working virtually has been the best option for my clients & myself.
I am a licensed therapist based in NYC, working with individuals and couples across the lifespan. Many people recognize positive aspects of themselves, but struggle to feel connected in relationships or at peace in their daily lives. I am particularly sensitive to clients facing moments of transition, such as a big move, job loss, or breakup, when the delicate balance can seem unstable, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt can emerge. I am focused on ensuring that my clients see real progress: my style is interactive, non-judgmental, and positions clients as the experts on where they are now, and where they are going.
I am a licensed therapist based in NYC, working with individuals and couples across the lifespan. Many people recognize positive aspects of themselves, but struggle to feel connected in relationships or at peace in their daily lives. I am particularly sensitive to clients facing moments of transition, such as a big move, job loss, or breakup, when the delicate balance can seem unstable, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt can emerge. I am focused on ensuring that my clients see real progress: my style is interactive, non-judgmental, and positions clients as the experts on where they are now, and where they are going.
Choosing the right therapist is tricky. Those who wield heavy influence rarely get to think out loud without an agenda. Some look for a sharp-thinking collaborator, professionally bound to elite confidentiality. Others need to go deeper, someone to learn what makes you wince and why, what motivates and what paralyzes. You may be navigating tragedy or perhaps life's final chapters and desire to heal relationships while still here. Everyone is subject to their own form of kryptonite. An ally who suits up without judgement or projection, who assists in identifying and deactivating kryptonite, that’s good therapy.
Choosing the right therapist is tricky. Those who wield heavy influence rarely get to think out loud without an agenda. Some look for a sharp-thinking collaborator, professionally bound to elite confidentiality. Others need to go deeper, someone to learn what makes you wince and why, what motivates and what paralyzes. You may be navigating tragedy or perhaps life's final chapters and desire to heal relationships while still here. Everyone is subject to their own form of kryptonite. An ally who suits up without judgement or projection, who assists in identifying and deactivating kryptonite, that’s good therapy.
Group therapy for high-functioning, emotionally aware professionals navigating attachment/relationship dynamics & life transitions. Group helps you find deeper meaning & belonging through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). Group helps you bring your full authentic self into connection to transcend loneliness & find more fulfilling relationships. Group helps you lean into your life with more courage, compassion & vulnerability. Group can support your journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
Group therapy for high-functioning, emotionally aware professionals navigating attachment/relationship dynamics & life transitions. Group helps you find deeper meaning & belonging through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). Group helps you bring your full authentic self into connection to transcend loneliness & find more fulfilling relationships. Group helps you lean into your life with more courage, compassion & vulnerability. Group can support your journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
I approach mental health with openness, warmth, and empathy. The therapeutic space is judgment-free and provides an environment where each person can share and explore their concerns. I engage social interactions with an open-minded approach and attention to individual identities and stories.
I approach mental health with openness, warmth, and empathy. The therapeutic space is judgment-free and provides an environment where each person can share and explore their concerns. I engage social interactions with an open-minded approach and attention to individual identities and stories.
Imago Therapy: couples are coached to talk without attacking and listen without defending.
Peter Gevisser is a licensed Therapist who works with Couples & Individuals. In helping couples work through conflict, they emerge with a deeper, more satisfying relationship. In this way, conflict is seen as an opportunity for growth. Peter also works creatively with individuals struggling with depression; & drug, sex and alcohol addiction, by exploring ways to substitute negative habits with positive rituals. Creativity is explored further with clients moving through grief. In learning to live with loss, one's life may be richer for it. His hope is that by providing a safe space for the client, the world outside will become a little less overwhelming.
Imago Therapy: couples are coached to talk without attacking and listen without defending.
Peter Gevisser is a licensed Therapist who works with Couples & Individuals. In helping couples work through conflict, they emerge with a deeper, more satisfying relationship. In this way, conflict is seen as an opportunity for growth. Peter also works creatively with individuals struggling with depression; & drug, sex and alcohol addiction, by exploring ways to substitute negative habits with positive rituals. Creativity is explored further with clients moving through grief. In learning to live with loss, one's life may be richer for it. His hope is that by providing a safe space for the client, the world outside will become a little less overwhelming.
Laura Young, LCSW Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CGP
New York, NY 10019
Using a relational, insight-oriented approach influenced by Imago Therapy, I help clients understand patterns, communicate more effectively, and create lasting change.
You may be someone who functions well in many areas of life—intelligent, thoughtful, capable—but in your relationships, something isn’t working the way you hoped. The same conversations repeat, leaving you feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or disconnected despite caring deeply.
Even with insight and effort, it can be difficult to change these patterns alone. Therapy offers a space to slow things down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and begin to relate in a different, more meaningful way.
Using a relational, insight-oriented approach influenced by Imago Therapy, I help clients understand patterns, communicate more effectively, and create lasting change.
You may be someone who functions well in many areas of life—intelligent, thoughtful, capable—but in your relationships, something isn’t working the way you hoped. The same conversations repeat, leaving you feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or disconnected despite caring deeply.
Even with insight and effort, it can be difficult to change these patterns alone. Therapy offers a space to slow things down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and begin to relate in a different, more meaningful way.
Psychotherapy is, most honestly, a very remarkable and often surprising kind of 'conversation.' The distinction being that when we have a 'conversation,' we only know where it will begin, but not where it will end. The 'getting there,' the movement toward 'the end,' is often a thought-provoking, pleasurable, funny, sad, profound experience that changes people in wholly positive ways. When therapist and patient develop a good working relationship, transformative things can happen. My work centers around creating a serious, useful, and private space to begin exploring the depths of what causes you to suffer, or feel misunderstood.
Psychotherapy is, most honestly, a very remarkable and often surprising kind of 'conversation.' The distinction being that when we have a 'conversation,' we only know where it will begin, but not where it will end. The 'getting there,' the movement toward 'the end,' is often a thought-provoking, pleasurable, funny, sad, profound experience that changes people in wholly positive ways. When therapist and patient develop a good working relationship, transformative things can happen. My work centers around creating a serious, useful, and private space to begin exploring the depths of what causes you to suffer, or feel misunderstood.
As a therapist with over 25 years of experience, I have been privileged to be part of positive change for individuals, families, and couples with a wide range of issues.I strive to form a collaborative, supportive, and professional relationship with clients. I prefer a "down to earth" approach where clients feel comfortable to speak freely without judgement. I understand how difficult it is to discuss issues related to anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, depression, self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, and situational stress. I appreciate the strength that is needed to talk about these issues and have great respect for all clients.
As a therapist with over 25 years of experience, I have been privileged to be part of positive change for individuals, families, and couples with a wide range of issues.I strive to form a collaborative, supportive, and professional relationship with clients. I prefer a "down to earth" approach where clients feel comfortable to speak freely without judgement. I understand how difficult it is to discuss issues related to anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, depression, self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, and situational stress. I appreciate the strength that is needed to talk about these issues and have great respect for all clients.
I also have specialized trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago therapy, Sex therapy, and working with LGBTQ individuals and couples.
Therapy is about listening in-depth - to stories of our past and present, to our emotions, our affects, and our ways of relating. I create a safe space to listen carefully and empathically to help you understand how you have developed into who you are, and what gets in the way in the here and now. There are many ways to do this work. I believe the most important place to start in any modality is by establishing a solid therapeutic alliance. This relationship becomes a vehicle for exploring other ways of relating. I have a particular interest in childhood trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I also have specialized trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago therapy, Sex therapy, and working with LGBTQ individuals and couples.
Therapy is about listening in-depth - to stories of our past and present, to our emotions, our affects, and our ways of relating. I create a safe space to listen carefully and empathically to help you understand how you have developed into who you are, and what gets in the way in the here and now. There are many ways to do this work. I believe the most important place to start in any modality is by establishing a solid therapeutic alliance. This relationship becomes a vehicle for exploring other ways of relating. I have a particular interest in childhood trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Do you often feel stuck in the same patterns, whether in relationships, friendships, or your professional life, even though you can clearly see how they affect you? Many of the people I work with have a growing awareness that something is not working, but struggle to understand why these patterns persist or how to change them. As a psychodynamic psychologist, I help you trace these patterns back to their origins and develop a more integrated and compassionate understanding of yourself, creating a foundation for meaningful, lasting change.
Do you often feel stuck in the same patterns, whether in relationships, friendships, or your professional life, even though you can clearly see how they affect you? Many of the people I work with have a growing awareness that something is not working, but struggle to understand why these patterns persist or how to change them. As a psychodynamic psychologist, I help you trace these patterns back to their origins and develop a more integrated and compassionate understanding of yourself, creating a foundation for meaningful, lasting change.
I work with high functioning individuals who have learned to suppress their own needs for the people around them. Together, we work from a felt sense to make contact with those suppressed sensations, emotions and desires into an expressed and embodied reality.
I work with couples and families to understand their cycle. I am comfortable working with chaos and I use movement and sound. As an artist and facilitator, I work to create and design an improvised experience tailored to your needs that weaves in evidence based, somatic, and behavioral tools in each session. It is my belief that you are the expert of your own experience.
I work with high functioning individuals who have learned to suppress their own needs for the people around them. Together, we work from a felt sense to make contact with those suppressed sensations, emotions and desires into an expressed and embodied reality.
I work with couples and families to understand their cycle. I am comfortable working with chaos and I use movement and sound. As an artist and facilitator, I work to create and design an improvised experience tailored to your needs that weaves in evidence based, somatic, and behavioral tools in each session. It is my belief that you are the expert of your own experience.
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.
I specialize in Imago Couples Therapy with extensive training in EMDR, ERP, with trauma/IFS informed care and utilize mindfulness in sessions and Enneagram if desired.
I am licensed for virtual therapy in CA,NY, NJ, TX, NV, MI, and FL. Do you keep repeating the same internal & relationship patterns? If so, I can help. Clients have described sessions with me as accepting, warm, genuine, honest, and humorous. I am the type of therapist who will engage actively, provide honest feedback, and you will not have to sensor yourself with me. I want to help you discover your true voice and learn to trust your intuitive inner wisdom to create the life and relationships you desire. Email me and I can explain how we can get started!
I specialize in Imago Couples Therapy with extensive training in EMDR, ERP, with trauma/IFS informed care and utilize mindfulness in sessions and Enneagram if desired.
I am licensed for virtual therapy in CA,NY, NJ, TX, NV, MI, and FL. Do you keep repeating the same internal & relationship patterns? If so, I can help. Clients have described sessions with me as accepting, warm, genuine, honest, and humorous. I am the type of therapist who will engage actively, provide honest feedback, and you will not have to sensor yourself with me. I want to help you discover your true voice and learn to trust your intuitive inner wisdom to create the life and relationships you desire. Email me and I can explain how we can get started!
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to prioritize your mental health? Or how your life might change if you have a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? If you’re curious to know the answers, you’ve come to the right place. As a psychotherapist and mental health advocate, I am dedicated to helping you uncover these answers and guide you through a transformative journey. I provide therapy for those who seek to improve their relationships, habits, quality of life, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Each session is curated to your unique needs and goals, providing a personalized therapeutic approach.
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to prioritize your mental health? Or how your life might change if you have a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? If you’re curious to know the answers, you’ve come to the right place. As a psychotherapist and mental health advocate, I am dedicated to helping you uncover these answers and guide you through a transformative journey. I provide therapy for those who seek to improve their relationships, habits, quality of life, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Each session is curated to your unique needs and goals, providing a personalized therapeutic approach.
Using an integrative approach to psychotherapy I will compassionately help you gain insight into the mental, emotional, and behavioral barriers inhibiting you from achieving your fullest potential. I will support the development of your strengths while challenging you to grow in beneficial ways. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work on developing practical solutions and fostering resilience and resolve, enabling you to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Using an integrative approach to psychotherapy I will compassionately help you gain insight into the mental, emotional, and behavioral barriers inhibiting you from achieving your fullest potential. I will support the development of your strengths while challenging you to grow in beneficial ways. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work on developing practical solutions and fostering resilience and resolve, enabling you to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life.
People come to me for therapy when they feel some unease; about themselves, their family, their work, or their purpose. I’ve been on this planet for quite awhile, living life and working with people with all kind of challenges. This enables me to help others understand and change the emotional patterns that cause them pain. I have a warm, engaging style that my patients say makes them feel comfortable and safe.
People come to me for therapy when they feel some unease; about themselves, their family, their work, or their purpose. I’ve been on this planet for quite awhile, living life and working with people with all kind of challenges. This enables me to help others understand and change the emotional patterns that cause them pain. I have a warm, engaging style that my patients say makes them feel comfortable and safe.
Sometimes we arrive at a place in our lives where we feel that we are continually pulling on the ends of a knot. Instead of untangling, the knot becomes tighter. In a safe space designed to encourage reflection, we will unpack current difficulties and long-standing issues in the context of past experiences. All of us are impacted by our upbringing, and if we can begin to understand these experiences and how they affect the roles we play in the world, then we are at an undeniable advantage for improving our well-being.
Sometimes we arrive at a place in our lives where we feel that we are continually pulling on the ends of a knot. Instead of untangling, the knot becomes tighter. In a safe space designed to encourage reflection, we will unpack current difficulties and long-standing issues in the context of past experiences. All of us are impacted by our upbringing, and if we can begin to understand these experiences and how they affect the roles we play in the world, then we are at an undeniable advantage for improving our well-being.
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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.