Imago Therapists in Salem, OR
Hi. I am here to offer you a chance to be seen and heard for who you really are, as well as who you want to be. Change is possible, and I look forward to working closely with you as you create the life you want.
My practice is solution focused, with an emphasis on Attachment Patterns and Relational Fairness.
Hi. I am here to offer you a chance to be seen and heard for who you really are, as well as who you want to be. Change is possible, and I look forward to working closely with you as you create the life you want.
My practice is solution focused, with an emphasis on Attachment Patterns and Relational Fairness.
I work with children and adolescents facing behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family conflict. Many seek support due to difficulties at home or school. Using a trauma-informed approach with intentional play and skill-building, I partner with youth and families to strengthen communication, improve coping skills, and build emotional regulation for lasting change.
I work with children and adolescents facing behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family conflict. Many seek support due to difficulties at home or school. Using a trauma-informed approach with intentional play and skill-building, I partner with youth and families to strengthen communication, improve coping skills, and build emotional regulation for lasting change.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
If you need support to make sense of your life; a challenge, a transition, a chronically "stuck" place that you'd like to work through, I have over 30 years of experience counseling and coaching people to clarity, empowerment, and more ease in making positive choices for themselves.
If you need support to make sense of your life; a challenge, a transition, a chronically "stuck" place that you'd like to work through, I have over 30 years of experience counseling and coaching people to clarity, empowerment, and more ease in making positive choices for themselves.
I work with veterans, neurodivergent clients, LGBTQ+ folks, and people in non-traditional or poly relationships. People who don’t fit neatly into cookie-cutter boxes. People who kept trying to grind through it and realized that shit doesn’t actually heal anything. If you’re carrying wounds, stuck in the same damn cycles, or barely holding things together while everything underneath feels like it’s falling apart, you’re not alone.
I offer telehealth in Missouri and Oregon. We’ll work through it, make sense of the patterns, and help you get unstuck.
I work with veterans, neurodivergent clients, LGBTQ+ folks, and people in non-traditional or poly relationships. People who don’t fit neatly into cookie-cutter boxes. People who kept trying to grind through it and realized that shit doesn’t actually heal anything. If you’re carrying wounds, stuck in the same damn cycles, or barely holding things together while everything underneath feels like it’s falling apart, you’re not alone.
I offer telehealth in Missouri and Oregon. We’ll work through it, make sense of the patterns, and help you get unstuck.
Ruthie Marx Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I offer a warm, relational style of therapy. My primary goal is to learn what has happened to you and how it affects your life now. I believe you can gain personal insight, a different perspective, and make changes to improve your life.
I offer a warm, relational style of therapy. My primary goal is to learn what has happened to you and how it affects your life now. I believe you can gain personal insight, a different perspective, and make changes to improve your life.
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I am accepting new clients for group therapy ONLY, at this time.
Individual, Group, Family, and Couples Therapy provided for Adults and Adolescents. Clinical Supervision provided. Psychotherapy is a process and opportunity for everyone to grow. Developing a trusting and open relationship with your therapist is important. My experience and training allow me to provide in-depth assessments, understanding, and treatment. I offer the opportunity to explore oneself, while I help guide through the barriers that may keep one stuck in unhealthy or unwanted patterns.
I am accepting new clients for group therapy ONLY, at this time.
Individual, Group, Family, and Couples Therapy provided for Adults and Adolescents. Clinical Supervision provided. Psychotherapy is a process and opportunity for everyone to grow. Developing a trusting and open relationship with your therapist is important. My experience and training allow me to provide in-depth assessments, understanding, and treatment. I offer the opportunity to explore oneself, while I help guide through the barriers that may keep one stuck in unhealthy or unwanted patterns.
Now taking clients for group therapy!
Feeling disconnected? You are not alone. Psychotherapy can be a way to get connected to the more vital and authentic parts of yourself and to the world.
Now taking clients for group therapy!
Feeling disconnected? You are not alone. Psychotherapy can be a way to get connected to the more vital and authentic parts of yourself and to the world.
Are you in transition — empty nester, a career crossroads, starting college, separation/divorce, or lingering grief? Feeling lost, anxious, or numb and wondering if this is as good as it gets? Are you a first responder feeling the impacts of the work you do? Imagine a clear, step-by-step plan that turns overwhelm into direction, makes anxiety manageable, and restores genuine excitement for what’s next. Your story matters. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where healing begins and change takes hold. Together we’ll translate your values into a practical roadmap so you know what you want — and exactly how to get there.
Are you in transition — empty nester, a career crossroads, starting college, separation/divorce, or lingering grief? Feeling lost, anxious, or numb and wondering if this is as good as it gets? Are you a first responder feeling the impacts of the work you do? Imagine a clear, step-by-step plan that turns overwhelm into direction, makes anxiety manageable, and restores genuine excitement for what’s next. Your story matters. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where healing begins and change takes hold. Together we’ll translate your values into a practical roadmap so you know what you want — and exactly how to get there.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
At Shine Counseling all our therapists are able to offer an empathetic presence. We see a variety of clients from diverse backgrounds and also have diversity among our practitioners. We truly believe that people are meant to heal and this occurs through integrative care.
Shine Counseling is a comprehensive outpatient behavioral health practice serving young children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. While we provide general outpatient psychotherapy, our team has specialized expertise in a variety of areas.
At Shine Counseling all our therapists are able to offer an empathetic presence. We see a variety of clients from diverse backgrounds and also have diversity among our practitioners. We truly believe that people are meant to heal and this occurs through integrative care.
Shine Counseling is a comprehensive outpatient behavioral health practice serving young children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. While we provide general outpatient psychotherapy, our team has specialized expertise in a variety of areas.
Life is both beautiful and broken at times. You deserve to live full, free, and whole. So often we unintentionally get stuck in patterns we do not understand that affect our view of who we are and our relationships with the people we love the most. I believe we are wired for connection--both broken and restored in the context of relationships. Together we will work toward a healing story with new directions. I have special interests and experience in couples therapy, military family life, betrayal trauma, anxiety, grief, and spiritual hurts and questions.
Life is both beautiful and broken at times. You deserve to live full, free, and whole. So often we unintentionally get stuck in patterns we do not understand that affect our view of who we are and our relationships with the people we love the most. I believe we are wired for connection--both broken and restored in the context of relationships. Together we will work toward a healing story with new directions. I have special interests and experience in couples therapy, military family life, betrayal trauma, anxiety, grief, and spiritual hurts and questions.
We all have a story. Let's work together and love the story that is yours. I have strengths in working with children, families, addiction, and medical professionals. Grief, loss, loneliness, and adjusting to life changes can be integrated with support. It takes courage to reach out. Remember, you have strengths as well, let's identify what's working well and meet the challenge of growth! Ask about Walk and Talk Therapy and Playground Therapy! I have years of experience with children and utilize Child Centered Play Therapy.
We all have a story. Let's work together and love the story that is yours. I have strengths in working with children, families, addiction, and medical professionals. Grief, loss, loneliness, and adjusting to life changes can be integrated with support. It takes courage to reach out. Remember, you have strengths as well, let's identify what's working well and meet the challenge of growth! Ask about Walk and Talk Therapy and Playground Therapy! I have years of experience with children and utilize Child Centered Play Therapy.
Annmarie O'Daniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333
Not accepting new clients
I am trained in attachment-focused modalities, including EMDR, Circle of Security, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Imago Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with young adults, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in supporting clients navigating relationship challenges, family dynamics, parenting concerns, and major life transitions such as divorce, loss, birth or adoption, postpartum adjustment, and relocation. I also have experience working with college students facing academic, social, and developmental stressors. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space.
I am trained in attachment-focused modalities, including EMDR, Circle of Security, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Imago Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with young adults, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in supporting clients navigating relationship challenges, family dynamics, parenting concerns, and major life transitions such as divorce, loss, birth or adoption, postpartum adjustment, and relocation. I also have experience working with college students facing academic, social, and developmental stressors. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space.
Joy McMahon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333
Not accepting new clients
In Brene Brown words, "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do." This statement reflects my work's philosophy. The client/therapist relationship has the potential to bring about real change through revealing relational patterns that have developed through life's experiences. I heavily rely on the therapeutic relationship that we will develop together to highlight these patterns in order to bring you more happiness, a sense of calmness and to help open yourself to the possibilities in your life. I honor your strength in taking this important step in realizing your full potential.
In Brene Brown words, "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do." This statement reflects my work's philosophy. The client/therapist relationship has the potential to bring about real change through revealing relational patterns that have developed through life's experiences. I heavily rely on the therapeutic relationship that we will develop together to highlight these patterns in order to bring you more happiness, a sense of calmness and to help open yourself to the possibilities in your life. I honor your strength in taking this important step in realizing your full potential.
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You care deeply about your work and your loved ones. Therapy can support your nervous system so you can grow strong and confident. I offer EMDR and KAP to relieve traumatic stress, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to integrate and resolve inner conflict, and Relational Cultural Therapy for creating desirable, authentic connection with family members, coworkers, intimate / sexual relationships.
Within a warm, attuned relationship, I will "map your brain" to help find and support the parts of you that are in distress, frustration, or anxiousness. I specialize in relational care for couples, families, ENM, poly, contemporary partners.
You care deeply about your work and your loved ones. Therapy can support your nervous system so you can grow strong and confident. I offer EMDR and KAP to relieve traumatic stress, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to integrate and resolve inner conflict, and Relational Cultural Therapy for creating desirable, authentic connection with family members, coworkers, intimate / sexual relationships.
Within a warm, attuned relationship, I will "map your brain" to help find and support the parts of you that are in distress, frustration, or anxiousness. I specialize in relational care for couples, families, ENM, poly, contemporary partners.
Board-Certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and licensed in OR & WA, I work with individuals, couples and families who want to become more internally secure to diminish anxiety of all kinds. I specialize in trauma recovery, sub-specializing in sexual abuse recovery, and I facilitate therapy groups for both men and women for a variety of issues. My most recent certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) allows me to use (mini-dosed) Ketamine for heart-opening psycholytic sessions, and (macro-dosed) Psilocybin in intentional therapeutic settings. Incredible, next level, healing happens with these aids.
Board-Certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and licensed in OR & WA, I work with individuals, couples and families who want to become more internally secure to diminish anxiety of all kinds. I specialize in trauma recovery, sub-specializing in sexual abuse recovery, and I facilitate therapy groups for both men and women for a variety of issues. My most recent certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) allows me to use (mini-dosed) Ketamine for heart-opening psycholytic sessions, and (macro-dosed) Psilocybin in intentional therapeutic settings. Incredible, next level, healing happens with these aids.
Grief is involved in any life change, whether that change is welcome or unwelcome, abrupt or expected. Grief is part of being human, yet our society struggles to acknowledge and support it. You might arrive grieving the death of a family member or friend, the end of a relationship, or even anxiety or depression that only seems to grow. Perhaps you are grieving previous life events you wish had never happened, or the life you lived before the pandemic. My expertise is in providing a place for your grief to land—a place for you to not have to be ok. And in doing this, I help people process grief so it does not define their lives.
Grief is involved in any life change, whether that change is welcome or unwelcome, abrupt or expected. Grief is part of being human, yet our society struggles to acknowledge and support it. You might arrive grieving the death of a family member or friend, the end of a relationship, or even anxiety or depression that only seems to grow. Perhaps you are grieving previous life events you wish had never happened, or the life you lived before the pandemic. My expertise is in providing a place for your grief to land—a place for you to not have to be ok. And in doing this, I help people process grief so it does not define their lives.
My work is culturally sensitive, multicultural, and grounded in Family Systems, Imago, and Strength-Based principles.
Hello and welcome. I’m a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) psychotherapist with 20+ years helping adults, teens, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, shame, and life transitions. My depth-oriented approach goes beyond symptoms to explore the patterns and early experiences shaping your life. I offer a compassionate, insightful space where you feel understood and empowered to create lasting change. Trained at USF, JFK with 3 years of doctoral work at Pacifica Graduate Institute; in addition to Certifications in Expressive Arts Therapy and Domestic Violence recovery.
My work is culturally sensitive, multicultural, and grounded in Family Systems, Imago, and Strength-Based principles.
Hello and welcome. I’m a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) psychotherapist with 20+ years helping adults, teens, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, shame, and life transitions. My depth-oriented approach goes beyond symptoms to explore the patterns and early experiences shaping your life. I offer a compassionate, insightful space where you feel understood and empowered to create lasting change. Trained at USF, JFK with 3 years of doctoral work at Pacifica Graduate Institute; in addition to Certifications in Expressive Arts Therapy and Domestic Violence recovery.
You love each other, but keep ending up in the same painful place. One of you reaches for connection while the other pulls away. Conversations become arguments, and both of you feel hurt, misunderstood, or alone. You may be struggling with trust, intimacy, recurring conflict, or feeling more like roommates than partners. Trauma, attachment wounds, betrayal, past relationships, or family experiences may be shaping how you connect. I work with couples who feel stuck or disconnected and want to understand what keeps pulling them apart.
You love each other, but keep ending up in the same painful place. One of you reaches for connection while the other pulls away. Conversations become arguments, and both of you feel hurt, misunderstood, or alone. You may be struggling with trust, intimacy, recurring conflict, or feeling more like roommates than partners. Trauma, attachment wounds, betrayal, past relationships, or family experiences may be shaping how you connect. I work with couples who feel stuck or disconnected and want to understand what keeps pulling them apart.
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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.