Imago Therapists in San Antonio, TX
Hello there! Welcome to Insight Counseling. You may call me Paul. Do you find it difficult to connect with or find a therapist that places you first? I place a huge emphasis on listening to you while using a person-centered approach. I empower you to be able to identify what it is that is troubling you in a complex world of thoughts and emotions. We'll use a holistic model to integrate mind, body, and spirit. I encourage you to discover the skills or strategies that help you to be the best you can be. I help people learn to identify the root of their issue(s). This not only addresses the symptoms but improves healing at the core.
Hello there! Welcome to Insight Counseling. You may call me Paul. Do you find it difficult to connect with or find a therapist that places you first? I place a huge emphasis on listening to you while using a person-centered approach. I empower you to be able to identify what it is that is troubling you in a complex world of thoughts and emotions. We'll use a holistic model to integrate mind, body, and spirit. I encourage you to discover the skills or strategies that help you to be the best you can be. I help people learn to identify the root of their issue(s). This not only addresses the symptoms but improves healing at the core.
A business acquaintance asked me last night, "what do you do for a living?" I replied: "I disappear suffering." He said "Oh, is suffering that common?" I said "It's the most popular hobby in America today — everybody's doing it."
And I bet you are too. But it's not necessary. And it's certainly not beneficial.
Something keeps happening — the same arguments, the same anxiety, the same stuck feeling. Or maybe it's something that has quietly taken over more of your life than it should have.
Either way, you want it gone. Not managed. Not explained. Gone. That's exactly what I do.
A business acquaintance asked me last night, "what do you do for a living?" I replied: "I disappear suffering." He said "Oh, is suffering that common?" I said "It's the most popular hobby in America today — everybody's doing it."
And I bet you are too. But it's not necessary. And it's certainly not beneficial.
Something keeps happening — the same arguments, the same anxiety, the same stuck feeling. Or maybe it's something that has quietly taken over more of your life than it should have.
Either way, you want it gone. Not managed. Not explained. Gone. That's exactly what I do.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
I specialize in Eating Disorder Recovery, working with adolescents, adults, and families using compassionate, evidence-based care. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist and advanced training in Family-Based Treatment (FBT), I help clients address the emotional, behavioral, and family dynamics connected to recovery. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on the whole person. I also work with Couples, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD/ADD, Behavioral Concerns, and Family Conflict, always meeting clients with empathy and without judgment.
I specialize in Eating Disorder Recovery, working with adolescents, adults, and families using compassionate, evidence-based care. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist and advanced training in Family-Based Treatment (FBT), I help clients address the emotional, behavioral, and family dynamics connected to recovery. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on the whole person. I also work with Couples, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD/ADD, Behavioral Concerns, and Family Conflict, always meeting clients with empathy and without judgment.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I bring a grounded, thoughtful approach to helping couples heal and reconnect. My work is rooted in psychodynamic principles and enriched by ongoing training in evidence-based methods that support lasting change. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist. I am EFCT Trained (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy)—an approach I pursued to help couples go deeper and create lasting change. Together, these methods allow us to address both the “what” and the “why” of relationship struggles.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I bring a grounded, thoughtful approach to helping couples heal and reconnect. My work is rooted in psychodynamic principles and enriched by ongoing training in evidence-based methods that support lasting change. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist. I am EFCT Trained (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy)—an approach I pursued to help couples go deeper and create lasting change. Together, these methods allow us to address both the “what” and the “why” of relationship struggles.
If you are struggling with anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, communication and relationship issues, recovering from divorce, or high functioning autistic (formerly ASD), then I am the right person for you. I strive in every encounter to: 1) listen to you in an attentive, genuine, non-judging manner 2) provide conversations that help you change and "re-story" negative patterns or relationships in your life 3) help you learn new skills and ways of thinking that will help you make positive change and 4) always respect your right to be an active participant in the counseling process.
If you are struggling with anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, communication and relationship issues, recovering from divorce, or high functioning autistic (formerly ASD), then I am the right person for you. I strive in every encounter to: 1) listen to you in an attentive, genuine, non-judging manner 2) provide conversations that help you change and "re-story" negative patterns or relationships in your life 3) help you learn new skills and ways of thinking that will help you make positive change and 4) always respect your right to be an active participant in the counseling process.
The hardest times in our lives can be huge turning points if managed well. If you are struggling, please consider psychotherapy. There are many wonderful psychological tools that can help you become healthier so you can live your life with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Contrary to the stereotype, most people seeking counseling are "normal," just happen to be stuck, and realize they need help to move forward. Whether it's a health problem, infertility, a loss, work-life imbalance, or just plain stress that has you down, let's work together to help you take charge of your life.
The hardest times in our lives can be huge turning points if managed well. If you are struggling, please consider psychotherapy. There are many wonderful psychological tools that can help you become healthier so you can live your life with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Contrary to the stereotype, most people seeking counseling are "normal," just happen to be stuck, and realize they need help to move forward. Whether it's a health problem, infertility, a loss, work-life imbalance, or just plain stress that has you down, let's work together to help you take charge of your life.
You feel deeply. You think deeply. But somewhere along the way, you were told that your depth was “too much.” That your softness wasn’t strong enough. That your emotions should be controlled and managed, instead of understood and celebrated.
You’ve been aching to make changes, but you’re worried everything might go wrong and will prove you’ve never been good enough anyway.
Let’s create a life you love.
Check out my website (“Watch Me Work With Clients” tab) for video examples of me working with clients! I’d love to help you, too.
You feel deeply. You think deeply. But somewhere along the way, you were told that your depth was “too much.” That your softness wasn’t strong enough. That your emotions should be controlled and managed, instead of understood and celebrated.
You’ve been aching to make changes, but you’re worried everything might go wrong and will prove you’ve never been good enough anyway.
Let’s create a life you love.
Check out my website (“Watch Me Work With Clients” tab) for video examples of me working with clients! I’d love to help you, too.
Seeking guidance by way of counseling is a big first step. It represents the beginning of a collaborative process, between the client and the therapist, towards hope and healing. I offer counseling and guidance in an atmosphere of compassion and trust, respecting the dignity and diversity of all human beings.
Seeking guidance by way of counseling is a big first step. It represents the beginning of a collaborative process, between the client and the therapist, towards hope and healing. I offer counseling and guidance in an atmosphere of compassion and trust, respecting the dignity and diversity of all human beings.
I am a bilingual psychotherapist and yoga instructor specializing in supporting women in midlife and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm as well as childhood trauma.
I work with clients experiencing stress, grief, identity changes, and feelings of disconnection, helping them build resilience, regain balance, and reconnect with themselves in a compassionate and culturally sensitive space.
Soy psicoterapeuta bilingüe instructora de yoga especializada en apoyar a mujeres en la mediana edad y a adultos mayores que enfrentan ansiedad,transiciones de vida y sobrecargo emocional.
I am a bilingual psychotherapist and yoga instructor specializing in supporting women in midlife and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm as well as childhood trauma.
I work with clients experiencing stress, grief, identity changes, and feelings of disconnection, helping them build resilience, regain balance, and reconnect with themselves in a compassionate and culturally sensitive space.
Soy psicoterapeuta bilingüe instructora de yoga especializada en apoyar a mujeres en la mediana edad y a adultos mayores que enfrentan ansiedad,transiciones de vida y sobrecargo emocional.
Your Healing Begins Now! At Healing Minds and Hearts Services, we offer both mental health therapy and personal coaching. We are here to support you. We believe in the ideals of building mental & emotional well-belling through self-empowerment of the mind, body, & spirit providing a relatable approach with realistic insight. We utilize a compassionate & innovative care approach in a non-judgmental environment. For Relationship Coaching: We offer supportive and goal-oriented relationship coaching for individuals and couples navigating challenges in dating, marriage, or partnerships.
Your Healing Begins Now! At Healing Minds and Hearts Services, we offer both mental health therapy and personal coaching. We are here to support you. We believe in the ideals of building mental & emotional well-belling through self-empowerment of the mind, body, & spirit providing a relatable approach with realistic insight. We utilize a compassionate & innovative care approach in a non-judgmental environment. For Relationship Coaching: We offer supportive and goal-oriented relationship coaching for individuals and couples navigating challenges in dating, marriage, or partnerships.
I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.
I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.
Are you burdened by the past or fearful of the future? Do you never feel “good enough?” Maybe you feel disconnected from life and others, or you’re struggling with sex and intimacy. If you are here, I know you are ready for change and desire a path of healing that integrates mind, body, and spirit. You know that meaningful transformation is possible with the proper support. I work with high-achieving, curious individuals who crave profound healing, deeper connections, and a life where they feel truly liberated.
Are you burdened by the past or fearful of the future? Do you never feel “good enough?” Maybe you feel disconnected from life and others, or you’re struggling with sex and intimacy. If you are here, I know you are ready for change and desire a path of healing that integrates mind, body, and spirit. You know that meaningful transformation is possible with the proper support. I work with high-achieving, curious individuals who crave profound healing, deeper connections, and a life where they feel truly liberated.
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one, end of a relationship, loss, infertility, sexual health issues or a major life transition and wondered if life will ever feel normal again? Grief reshapes everything- your emotions, identity, relationships, and sense of safety in your body, affecting intimacy and desire. You may feel numb, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward and live. With over a decade in grief counseling, five years in hospice care, and specialized sex and couples therapy training, I help individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and restore emotional and sexual intimacy with compassion and support.
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one, end of a relationship, loss, infertility, sexual health issues or a major life transition and wondered if life will ever feel normal again? Grief reshapes everything- your emotions, identity, relationships, and sense of safety in your body, affecting intimacy and desire. You may feel numb, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward and live. With over a decade in grief counseling, five years in hospice care, and specialized sex and couples therapy training, I help individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and restore emotional and sexual intimacy with compassion and support.
Are there days when you are anxious, depressed, or distracted due to your life's difficulties? We all look for direction and support during painful times. You are not alone. I believe we can remove many obstacles to growth and development, resolve painful issues, and find courage to live. We can explore your challenges, gain insight to make sense of what is going on, and develop goals for improvement. We can work to help you identify your goals and develop strategies to reach them within the context of your most important relationships. You don't have to give up on improving your health and the important relationships in your life!
Are there days when you are anxious, depressed, or distracted due to your life's difficulties? We all look for direction and support during painful times. You are not alone. I believe we can remove many obstacles to growth and development, resolve painful issues, and find courage to live. We can explore your challenges, gain insight to make sense of what is going on, and develop goals for improvement. We can work to help you identify your goals and develop strategies to reach them within the context of your most important relationships. You don't have to give up on improving your health and the important relationships in your life!
Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Alamo Heights. We specialize in working with high achievers using a systemic appraoch. We have therapists with varying specialties including play therapy, teen therapy, adult counseling, OCD specialists, and couples counseling.
Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Alamo Heights. We specialize in working with high achievers using a systemic appraoch. We have therapists with varying specialties including play therapy, teen therapy, adult counseling, OCD specialists, and couples counseling.
I am a relationship professional, certified by IMAGO.
I see couples, family members or individual who want more satisfactory relationships or feel disconnected from each other. I speak fluent Spanish and I offer packages of intensives sessions in order to meet your financial needs. I accept Insurances, EAP as well as sliding scale and private pay. Is important to do a free consultation before we get started.
I am a relationship professional, certified by IMAGO.
I see couples, family members or individual who want more satisfactory relationships or feel disconnected from each other. I speak fluent Spanish and I offer packages of intensives sessions in order to meet your financial needs. I accept Insurances, EAP as well as sliding scale and private pay. Is important to do a free consultation before we get started.
About Me:
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a proud military veteran with 13 years of service. My military experience gave me firsthand insight into the unique stressors, sacrifices, and transitions faced by service members and veterans, and it continues to inform the way I show up as a therapist. Those experiences also sparked a deep passion for helping individuals and couples work through trauma, difficult challenges, major life transitions, and complicated life events. Whether someone is facing pain from the past, strain in the present, or uncertainty about the future, I feel honored to walk alongside them
About Me:
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a proud military veteran with 13 years of service. My military experience gave me firsthand insight into the unique stressors, sacrifices, and transitions faced by service members and veterans, and it continues to inform the way I show up as a therapist. Those experiences also sparked a deep passion for helping individuals and couples work through trauma, difficult challenges, major life transitions, and complicated life events. Whether someone is facing pain from the past, strain in the present, or uncertainty about the future, I feel honored to walk alongside them
I am a Certified Imago Relationship/Group Therapist and I am ready to help you to connect deeper to create healthy and happy relationships.
I am a fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) counselor with over 24 years of experience — including training as a medical doctor in Mexico. I help individuals, couples, and groups who feel stuck due to addiction, anger, codependency, relationship conflict, or cultural pressures like machismo.
My approach is compassionate, direct, and rooted in genuine connection. I will give you tools to regulate emotions, rebuild trust, and develop self-compassion — whether you are seeking therapy in Spanish or English.
Call or email me for a free 15-minute video consultation. Se habla español.
I am a Certified Imago Relationship/Group Therapist and I am ready to help you to connect deeper to create healthy and happy relationships.
I am a fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) counselor with over 24 years of experience — including training as a medical doctor in Mexico. I help individuals, couples, and groups who feel stuck due to addiction, anger, codependency, relationship conflict, or cultural pressures like machismo.
My approach is compassionate, direct, and rooted in genuine connection. I will give you tools to regulate emotions, rebuild trust, and develop self-compassion — whether you are seeking therapy in Spanish or English.
Call or email me for a free 15-minute video consultation. Se habla español.
Struggling to keep it all together while life keeps demanding more? Whether you're battling anxiety, feeling lost in a relationship, facing a major life shift, or just know something needs to change—I’m here to help.
Using proven, compassionate approaches, we’ll work together to untangle the chaos, tap into your strengths, and create real, lasting change. You don’t have to figure it out alone—healing, clarity, and confidence are possible. Let’s get you moving forward.
Struggling to keep it all together while life keeps demanding more? Whether you're battling anxiety, feeling lost in a relationship, facing a major life shift, or just know something needs to change—I’m here to help.
Using proven, compassionate approaches, we’ll work together to untangle the chaos, tap into your strengths, and create real, lasting change. You don’t have to figure it out alone—healing, clarity, and confidence are possible. Let’s get you moving forward.
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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.