Imago Therapists in Lubbock County, TX
I am an Integrative Relationship/Sex Therapist and incorporate various relational models to meet you where you are - Attachment theory, neuroscience/neurobiology, Imago, RLT, IFS/IFIO, Gottman, PACT, Pre-marital counseling, Discernment therapy for Couples on the Brink of divorce, and Infidelity/Affair recovery.
TX & CO. Individuals, Couples & Adult Families. Feeling unheard & unseen in your relationship(s)? Stop the gridlock. Learn & apply attachment education to your relationship. Learn how to connect, heal and thrive in your relationships. Sex Therapy - Dealing with desire discrepancy, hormonal issues contributing to your relationship, low libido/no sex, erectile dysfunction? BOTH sides of Infidelity. Erotic Recovery. Consensual Non-Monogamy/BDSM/Kink. Narcissistic abuse. Considering divorce? Going through a divorce? Life transitions, individuation and discovery.
I am an Integrative Relationship/Sex Therapist and incorporate various relational models to meet you where you are - Attachment theory, neuroscience/neurobiology, Imago, RLT, IFS/IFIO, Gottman, PACT, Pre-marital counseling, Discernment therapy for Couples on the Brink of divorce, and Infidelity/Affair recovery.
TX & CO. Individuals, Couples & Adult Families. Feeling unheard & unseen in your relationship(s)? Stop the gridlock. Learn & apply attachment education to your relationship. Learn how to connect, heal and thrive in your relationships. Sex Therapy - Dealing with desire discrepancy, hormonal issues contributing to your relationship, low libido/no sex, erectile dysfunction? BOTH sides of Infidelity. Erotic Recovery. Consensual Non-Monogamy/BDSM/Kink. Narcissistic abuse. Considering divorce? Going through a divorce? Life transitions, individuation and discovery.
I use client-centered techniques, including TF-CBT, Imago Relationship Therapy, CBT, Psychotherapy, Brief Therapy, and ERP.
My approach is honest and direct, intending to provide a safe and non-judgmental space. I want you to feel comfortable with me, knowing I will be an ongoing advocate and source of support. In life, we all deal with our fair share of growing pains and life lessons; I understand the importance of feeling connected. I'm here to empower you to be your best self
I use client-centered techniques, including TF-CBT, Imago Relationship Therapy, CBT, Psychotherapy, Brief Therapy, and ERP.
My approach is honest and direct, intending to provide a safe and non-judgmental space. I want you to feel comfortable with me, knowing I will be an ongoing advocate and source of support. In life, we all deal with our fair share of growing pains and life lessons; I understand the importance of feeling connected. I'm here to empower you to be your best self
Life is ever-changing. We all experience difficult seasons, from time to time. As the years pass, we value the importance of good human relationships. We seek ways to support old associations and grow new ones. We seek a "better self" and a "better us" toward a future that has meaning, satisfaction, and peace. A trained ear awaits to assist and propel you to the life and the opportunities that you desire most of all. I would like to embark with you on that journey.
Life is ever-changing. We all experience difficult seasons, from time to time. As the years pass, we value the importance of good human relationships. We seek ways to support old associations and grow new ones. We seek a "better self" and a "better us" toward a future that has meaning, satisfaction, and peace. A trained ear awaits to assist and propel you to the life and the opportunities that you desire most of all. I would like to embark with you on that journey.
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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.