Imago Therapists in Richmond, VA
Chris E Carson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
5 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23220
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily work with couples. Im guided by in depth training in Couples Therapy & Relationships, Forest Therapy, Meditation/Mindfulness, Ecology (Herbs, Plants and Trees), Aromatherapy, Exploring Dreams, Shamanic Astrology, Jungian Analysis, Ceremony & Journey Practices.
I primarily work with couples. Im guided by in depth training in Couples Therapy & Relationships, Forest Therapy, Meditation/Mindfulness, Ecology (Herbs, Plants and Trees), Aromatherapy, Exploring Dreams, Shamanic Astrology, Jungian Analysis, Ceremony & Journey Practices.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you find yourself numbing your pain by keeping yourself busy? Putting your needs to the side? You may look for ways to escape, but at the end of the day, you're feeling more isolated and disconnected from others, as well as from yourself. If you are tired of running away, or feel stuck or if you are at a major crossroads in your life, you have come to the right place. Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation and start your journey towards feeling more joy and connection.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you find yourself numbing your pain by keeping yourself busy? Putting your needs to the side? You may look for ways to escape, but at the end of the day, you're feeling more isolated and disconnected from others, as well as from yourself. If you are tired of running away, or feel stuck or if you are at a major crossroads in your life, you have come to the right place. Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation and start your journey towards feeling more joy and connection.
I'd like to congratulate you for finding the courage to acknowledge that you have a problem and the need to seek help. Whether you are stressed, can't sleep and completely overwhelmed or you have experienced a major loss. I can help you sort things out and give you some effective strategies for coping with the problems you are facing. I offer a needs-based approach to counseling and help you develop healthy effective strategies for getting your needs met and can teach you how to express your feelings and needs in a nonviolent way. I am a seasoned counselor and an EMDR Certified Therapist who works with trauma and abuse survivors.
I'd like to congratulate you for finding the courage to acknowledge that you have a problem and the need to seek help. Whether you are stressed, can't sleep and completely overwhelmed or you have experienced a major loss. I can help you sort things out and give you some effective strategies for coping with the problems you are facing. I offer a needs-based approach to counseling and help you develop healthy effective strategies for getting your needs met and can teach you how to express your feelings and needs in a nonviolent way. I am a seasoned counselor and an EMDR Certified Therapist who works with trauma and abuse survivors.
I have over 25 year experience and specialized training in Somatic Experiencing, Imago Relationship Therapy, Internal Relationship Focusing, Addiction/Recovery, Family Systems and Mindfulness practices.
Life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that bring us suffering. I want you to know there is hope. Therapy is a path for experiencing relief, healing and restoring deep connection with our self, our purpose and others. My work centers on attachment and relational trauma recovery, stress/anxiety and building healthy nervous system regulation, complex trauma recovery and building secure and healthy relationships. When appropriate, I thoughtfully incorporate spirituality into the healing process, honoring each client’s beliefs and values as a source of meaning, resilience, and restoration.
I have over 25 year experience and specialized training in Somatic Experiencing, Imago Relationship Therapy, Internal Relationship Focusing, Addiction/Recovery, Family Systems and Mindfulness practices.
Life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that bring us suffering. I want you to know there is hope. Therapy is a path for experiencing relief, healing and restoring deep connection with our self, our purpose and others. My work centers on attachment and relational trauma recovery, stress/anxiety and building healthy nervous system regulation, complex trauma recovery and building secure and healthy relationships. When appropriate, I thoughtfully incorporate spirituality into the healing process, honoring each client’s beliefs and values as a source of meaning, resilience, and restoration.
Sometimes we have been carrying heavy things for a long time, pain no one saw, pressure to be strong, guilt, anger, confusion, or just the weight of trying to keep it all together, I want you to know this: you don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to keep pretending that you’re fine. I specialize in working with folks who’ve been impacted by trauma, legal involvement, identity struggles, and the deep emotional cost of always being "the strong one." I also support men of color, athletes, and creatives who are trying to find a way back to themselves, beyond roles, expectations, or survival mode.
Sometimes we have been carrying heavy things for a long time, pain no one saw, pressure to be strong, guilt, anger, confusion, or just the weight of trying to keep it all together, I want you to know this: you don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to keep pretending that you’re fine. I specialize in working with folks who’ve been impacted by trauma, legal involvement, identity struggles, and the deep emotional cost of always being "the strong one." I also support men of color, athletes, and creatives who are trying to find a way back to themselves, beyond roles, expectations, or survival mode.
Hi there, I'm Sally! I draw on evidence-based therapies to guide clients through life's transitions and uncertainties with compassion, practical skills, and clarity. Every therapeutic partnership is one-of-a-kind, but my approach often weaves in psychoeducation about the brain—exploring how it functions and harnesses neuroplasticity to rewire unhelpful patterns and habits—while inviting you to envision fresh paths forward.
Hi there, I'm Sally! I draw on evidence-based therapies to guide clients through life's transitions and uncertainties with compassion, practical skills, and clarity. Every therapeutic partnership is one-of-a-kind, but my approach often weaves in psychoeducation about the brain—exploring how it functions and harnesses neuroplasticity to rewire unhelpful patterns and habits—while inviting you to envision fresh paths forward.
Jimmy Christmas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, MYT, ADS, 200 RYT
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23294
"Are you feeling stressed out about your relationships, employment, finances, addiction, your future? Is your stress causing anxiety, tension and depression? Trouble sleeping due to stress, anxiety and past/current trauma? I am interested in helping people live their best life. I am concerned with how stress affects us and I am trained and skilled to assist people in learning skills and strategies to reduce their stress and find more happiness in their lives. I have experience treating individuals with mood and thought disorders, substance abuse, trauma, stress and anxiety and a host of life issues.
"Are you feeling stressed out about your relationships, employment, finances, addiction, your future? Is your stress causing anxiety, tension and depression? Trouble sleeping due to stress, anxiety and past/current trauma? I am interested in helping people live their best life. I am concerned with how stress affects us and I am trained and skilled to assist people in learning skills and strategies to reduce their stress and find more happiness in their lives. I have experience treating individuals with mood and thought disorders, substance abuse, trauma, stress and anxiety and a host of life issues.
The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear.
I am certified Imago therapist, providing couple's counseling, intensive programs, and weekend workshops. These unique alternatives to traditional couple’s therapy feel safe and are extremely effective. I’d be happy to talk with you more about Imago and if it’s right for you and your partner.
The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear.
I am certified Imago therapist, providing couple's counseling, intensive programs, and weekend workshops. These unique alternatives to traditional couple’s therapy feel safe and are extremely effective. I’d be happy to talk with you more about Imago and if it’s right for you and your partner.
Seeking therapy is a big step and can be scary. My aim is to connect with you in a safe environment and work with you to improve your life. Therapy is a great tool to support change and learn to cope with issues causing you struggle and pain. As a clinical social worker, I strive to understand you in the context of your environment and help you heal places of hurt and trauma you've experienced. I believe in the ability to grow and change across the life span; it's never too late to heal. Based on training and life experience, I take a whole person view working to connect mind, body, and spirit.
Seeking therapy is a big step and can be scary. My aim is to connect with you in a safe environment and work with you to improve your life. Therapy is a great tool to support change and learn to cope with issues causing you struggle and pain. As a clinical social worker, I strive to understand you in the context of your environment and help you heal places of hurt and trauma you've experienced. I believe in the ability to grow and change across the life span; it's never too late to heal. Based on training and life experience, I take a whole person view working to connect mind, body, and spirit.
If your relationship feels more like a routine than a connection and if sex has become a source of stress instead of closeness, you're not imagining it. I've sat across from hundreds of couples who feel exactly the same way. And, I've watched them find their way back.
I'm Valerie McDonnell, LCSW, a sex and couples therapist in Richmond, VA. I help individuals and couples struggling with desire, intimacy, communication, and the emotional distance that builds when the things that matter most go unsaid. Most of my clients aren't in crisis. They're in that uncomfortable middle, where they still care, but something has shifted.
If your relationship feels more like a routine than a connection and if sex has become a source of stress instead of closeness, you're not imagining it. I've sat across from hundreds of couples who feel exactly the same way. And, I've watched them find their way back.
I'm Valerie McDonnell, LCSW, a sex and couples therapist in Richmond, VA. I help individuals and couples struggling with desire, intimacy, communication, and the emotional distance that builds when the things that matter most go unsaid. Most of my clients aren't in crisis. They're in that uncomfortable middle, where they still care, but something has shifted.
Hi there, I'm Nazak! I am a therapist offering warm, culturally attuned care for adults facing anxiety, relationship stress, and life transitions. I blend CBT/DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed tools with a collaborative style. Together we'll set clear goals and build skills so you feel steadier, empowered, and aligned with your values. I provide collaborative, culturally responsive care that blends CBT/DBT skills, ACT, and mindfulness with a trauma-informed lens. We'll clarify goals, track progress, and practice practical tools between sessions.
Hi there, I'm Nazak! I am a therapist offering warm, culturally attuned care for adults facing anxiety, relationship stress, and life transitions. I blend CBT/DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed tools with a collaborative style. Together we'll set clear goals and build skills so you feel steadier, empowered, and aligned with your values. I provide collaborative, culturally responsive care that blends CBT/DBT skills, ACT, and mindfulness with a trauma-informed lens. We'll clarify goals, track progress, and practice practical tools between sessions.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, experiential therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic awareness can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are inside and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, experiential therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic awareness can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are inside and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.
My practice offers a safe and supportive environment in which to work through life's challenging issues, shift thoughts, feelings, behaviors and resolve relationship difficulties. It can be difficult to reach out for help, whether for anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, sexual issues/trauma, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain the knowledge, insight and tools you need to reclaim your life, your relationships and reach your full potential. Our work together will facilitate your personal growth, increase your self-esteem, and set you on a path to reach your personal goals, deepen relationships, and come into the fullness of your life.
My practice offers a safe and supportive environment in which to work through life's challenging issues, shift thoughts, feelings, behaviors and resolve relationship difficulties. It can be difficult to reach out for help, whether for anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, sexual issues/trauma, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain the knowledge, insight and tools you need to reclaim your life, your relationships and reach your full potential. Our work together will facilitate your personal growth, increase your self-esteem, and set you on a path to reach your personal goals, deepen relationships, and come into the fullness of your life.
Transcending Adversity Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MEd, ACS, CST
Online Only
Emotions are an important part of life, and help us to connect with others. Sometimes our experiences with intense emotions can take away from our ability to clearly communicate with each other or appreciate ourselves. Do you find it difficult to enjoy life in the moment? too focused on the past or worried about the future? Do you wish you could connect with your family or partner in a way that doesn't lead to conflict or slammed doors? Whether you are experiencing relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, anger, feelings of low self esteem or sex related concerns, your feelings do not have to control your life.
Emotions are an important part of life, and help us to connect with others. Sometimes our experiences with intense emotions can take away from our ability to clearly communicate with each other or appreciate ourselves. Do you find it difficult to enjoy life in the moment? too focused on the past or worried about the future? Do you wish you could connect with your family or partner in a way that doesn't lead to conflict or slammed doors? Whether you are experiencing relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, anger, feelings of low self esteem or sex related concerns, your feelings do not have to control your life.
As a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I know that life rarely goes as planned. Even with our best efforts, uncertainty can feel overwhelming and affect how we function day to day. As a wife and mom, I’ve experienced this firsthand.
You may be looking for practical tools to manage the load or wondering if something deeper is keeping you stuck.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate these challenges by building on your existing strengths and teaching the skills and insight needed to get things back on track.
As a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I know that life rarely goes as planned. Even with our best efforts, uncertainty can feel overwhelming and affect how we function day to day. As a wife and mom, I’ve experienced this firsthand.
You may be looking for practical tools to manage the load or wondering if something deeper is keeping you stuck.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate these challenges by building on your existing strengths and teaching the skills and insight needed to get things back on track.
Dr. Dihmes is a licensed clinical psychologist in CA, NY, VA, and MD. With specialties in life stressors, teens, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, executive coaching, and psychophysiology she has expertise in working with various psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions and chronic illness. Dr. Dihmes' integrates evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions, with consideration for each patient’s unique cultural, biological, and psychological background. Dr. Dihmes is now accepting new clients in California, New York and Virginia!
Dr. Dihmes is a licensed clinical psychologist in CA, NY, VA, and MD. With specialties in life stressors, teens, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, executive coaching, and psychophysiology she has expertise in working with various psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions and chronic illness. Dr. Dihmes' integrates evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions, with consideration for each patient’s unique cultural, biological, and psychological background. Dr. Dihmes is now accepting new clients in California, New York and Virginia!
Using approaches like CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and the Gottman Method, I tailor our work to meet your unique needs.
Finding a therapist can be daunting, but finding the right one makes this journey worthwhile. You're probably here because you're tired of the way things are in your life right now. You've tried almost everything, but your situation hasn't changed or has even gotten worse. You want to see a change in how you navigate relationships (including the one with yourself), but you don't know how to achieve it. My expertise includes working with clients who have had experiences with anxiety, communication issues, depression, rebuilding trust after betrayal, self-esteem, infidelity, a mid-life crisis, or divorce/separation.
Using approaches like CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and the Gottman Method, I tailor our work to meet your unique needs.
Finding a therapist can be daunting, but finding the right one makes this journey worthwhile. You're probably here because you're tired of the way things are in your life right now. You've tried almost everything, but your situation hasn't changed or has even gotten worse. You want to see a change in how you navigate relationships (including the one with yourself), but you don't know how to achieve it. My expertise includes working with clients who have had experiences with anxiety, communication issues, depression, rebuilding trust after betrayal, self-esteem, infidelity, a mid-life crisis, or divorce/separation.
I have received an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has nearly 10 years of professional experience with clients from all walks of life. I have worked in a myriad of different counseling realms, including work with children, adolescents, adults, geriatric clients, families, couples, residential facilities for individuals with severe mental illness, intellectual disabilities and eating disorders; and the complex array of concerns that overlap these diverse individuals. Sirena's ideal client includes those open to lasting change, recovery, and healing. She is invested in those who are invested in healing and growth.
I have received an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has nearly 10 years of professional experience with clients from all walks of life. I have worked in a myriad of different counseling realms, including work with children, adolescents, adults, geriatric clients, families, couples, residential facilities for individuals with severe mental illness, intellectual disabilities and eating disorders; and the complex array of concerns that overlap these diverse individuals. Sirena's ideal client includes those open to lasting change, recovery, and healing. She is invested in those who are invested in healing and growth.
My patients come to me when their relationships have become a source of confusion, pain, or longing. They often feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or find themselves wanting more connection, ease, and aliveness in their relationships.
Through a balance of gentle inquiry and active guidance, I help individuals and couples understand these patterns and begin to shift them. My work focuses on helping you feel more open, more connected, and more able to respond to yourself and others in ways that feel generative.
My patients come to me when their relationships have become a source of confusion, pain, or longing. They often feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or find themselves wanting more connection, ease, and aliveness in their relationships.
Through a balance of gentle inquiry and active guidance, I help individuals and couples understand these patterns and begin to shift them. My work focuses on helping you feel more open, more connected, and more able to respond to yourself and others in ways that feel generative.
I offer primarily ADHD assessments, individual therapy, and couples work using innovative approaches such as Imago Therapy.
I specialize in ADHD Testing, Neuropsychology, hypnosis, Imago therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques. We can provide psychological assessments remotely making this process seamless. Psychological testing can aid in developing strategies to leverage strengths and plan for any identified weaknesses, particularly in the area of ADHD for adults over 18.
I offer primarily ADHD assessments, individual therapy, and couples work using innovative approaches such as Imago Therapy.
I specialize in ADHD Testing, Neuropsychology, hypnosis, Imago therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques. We can provide psychological assessments remotely making this process seamless. Psychological testing can aid in developing strategies to leverage strengths and plan for any identified weaknesses, particularly in the area of ADHD for adults over 18.
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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.