Imago Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
For more than three decades I have brought my passion and experience as a clinical psychologist to facilitate healing, growth, and transformation in the clients whom I work with. My work is guided by my belief that we are all driven by a need to individuate - to become who we are capable of being. I realize that many of the problems that arise in our lives can cause the emotional pain and suffering that compromise these efforts. This is difficult life work, and while these experiences can feel overwhelming, they can also become openings for personal transformation when explored in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
For more than three decades I have brought my passion and experience as a clinical psychologist to facilitate healing, growth, and transformation in the clients whom I work with. My work is guided by my belief that we are all driven by a need to individuate - to become who we are capable of being. I realize that many of the problems that arise in our lives can cause the emotional pain and suffering that compromise these efforts. This is difficult life work, and while these experiences can feel overwhelming, they can also become openings for personal transformation when explored in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
I am a licensed professional counselor and wellness consultant with 20+ years of professional experience in the areas of higher education, holistic mental health, and wellness. I have experience working with individuals and couples of diverse backgrounds in various populations with mental health/wellness issues toward their goal of healing and wellness.
I am a licensed professional counselor and wellness consultant with 20+ years of professional experience in the areas of higher education, holistic mental health, and wellness. I have experience working with individuals and couples of diverse backgrounds in various populations with mental health/wellness issues toward their goal of healing and wellness.
For couples I integrate EFT, Imago, and Gottman research to help you discern, set goals, and shift dynamics.
Trying to ‘do it all’ can be exhausting. And, even while feeling successful, it’s easy to get worn down and feel like we aren’t living as fully as we’d like. Life is hard and relationships are complicated. You deserve the opportunity to find happiness and fulfillment. Therapy creates an opportunity for you to take time for yourself, to think through what you want to be different, and to fix what’s not working. For years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, and families to help them increase satisfaction and reconnect in ways that they’ve been missing.
For couples I integrate EFT, Imago, and Gottman research to help you discern, set goals, and shift dynamics.
Trying to ‘do it all’ can be exhausting. And, even while feeling successful, it’s easy to get worn down and feel like we aren’t living as fully as we’d like. Life is hard and relationships are complicated. You deserve the opportunity to find happiness and fulfillment. Therapy creates an opportunity for you to take time for yourself, to think through what you want to be different, and to fix what’s not working. For years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, and families to help them increase satisfaction and reconnect in ways that they’ve been missing.
My ideal client is someone struggling with mental health challenges and/or couple/family relationship challenges. I specialize in treating individuals with mood disorders like anxiety and depression, substance abuse issues, work/life imbalance, relationship challenges, and more. My therapeutic goal is to move clients toward their identified goals as quickly as possible. I also work extensively with couples/families to help people communicate better and resolve interpersonal conflicts in a healthy way. I'm a certified Prepare-Enrich marital/premarital counselor and trained in the Gottman Method of couples therapy, with good outcomes.
My ideal client is someone struggling with mental health challenges and/or couple/family relationship challenges. I specialize in treating individuals with mood disorders like anxiety and depression, substance abuse issues, work/life imbalance, relationship challenges, and more. My therapeutic goal is to move clients toward their identified goals as quickly as possible. I also work extensively with couples/families to help people communicate better and resolve interpersonal conflicts in a healthy way. I'm a certified Prepare-Enrich marital/premarital counselor and trained in the Gottman Method of couples therapy, with good outcomes.
For couples counseling, I incorporate Attachment Theory and Imago Therapy.
As you’re navigating your path, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or stuck. You might feel like you’ve spent a long time minimizing your needs, staying small, or adapting to others—and now something inside you is ready for more. I work with individuals navigating neurodivergence, codependent relationship patterns, and those who identify as “minimizers”/ “turtles” who want support coming out of their shell and taking up space more fully. I also support gender-diverse clients using informed consent and self-determination models. My practice is sex-positive, affirming, and knowledgeable of ENM/poly relationships.
For couples counseling, I incorporate Attachment Theory and Imago Therapy.
As you’re navigating your path, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or stuck. You might feel like you’ve spent a long time minimizing your needs, staying small, or adapting to others—and now something inside you is ready for more. I work with individuals navigating neurodivergence, codependent relationship patterns, and those who identify as “minimizers”/ “turtles” who want support coming out of their shell and taking up space more fully. I also support gender-diverse clients using informed consent and self-determination models. My practice is sex-positive, affirming, and knowledgeable of ENM/poly relationships.
Clients wanting to optimize their potential and willing to explore effective solutions from Western and Eastern wisdom traditions are my specialty. During my forty plus years working in psychiatric hospitals, leading residential treatment programs, teaching relationship courses for couples and presenting Mind, Body and Spirit healing seminars, helping others heal the core of their issue is my passion. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples from every orientation. Of course, the LBGT community is welcome. Respectful of every religious orientation, I love working with anyone wanting to unite their physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of their being.
Clients wanting to optimize their potential and willing to explore effective solutions from Western and Eastern wisdom traditions are my specialty. During my forty plus years working in psychiatric hospitals, leading residential treatment programs, teaching relationship courses for couples and presenting Mind, Body and Spirit healing seminars, helping others heal the core of their issue is my passion. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples from every orientation. Of course, the LBGT community is welcome. Respectful of every religious orientation, I love working with anyone wanting to unite their physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of their being.
Have you’ve always been the strong one? The one who feels like you're always overextending? The high-achiever or caretaker? The one who keeps it all together..even when it’s costing you?
Are you ready to understand yourself, break cycles, and feel more grounded and whole? Maybe you've been overwhelmed, and long for space to be fully seen, without judgment. Together, we explore what’s heavy, name what’s been hidden, and make space for healing and clarity.
Have you’ve always been the strong one? The one who feels like you're always overextending? The high-achiever or caretaker? The one who keeps it all together..even when it’s costing you?
Are you ready to understand yourself, break cycles, and feel more grounded and whole? Maybe you've been overwhelmed, and long for space to be fully seen, without judgment. Together, we explore what’s heavy, name what’s been hidden, and make space for healing and clarity.
My goal as a culturally aware LMFT and AASECT certified sex therapist is to help people navigate their relationships with themselves, others, and their identity. When I founded Bare Conversations, I wanted clients to be able to see themselves in me and feel understood by someone who can relate. I am proudly sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, Kink, BDSM, and polyamory-affirming. Bare Conversations is a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable sharing their true identities and innermost thoughts. If you're ready to dig deep and make some big changes, I'm the therapist for you.
My goal as a culturally aware LMFT and AASECT certified sex therapist is to help people navigate their relationships with themselves, others, and their identity. When I founded Bare Conversations, I wanted clients to be able to see themselves in me and feel understood by someone who can relate. I am proudly sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, Kink, BDSM, and polyamory-affirming. Bare Conversations is a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable sharing their true identities and innermost thoughts. If you're ready to dig deep and make some big changes, I'm the therapist for you.
My passion is helping people connect and I believe it starts here. At the core, people want to be seen, heard, and understood. I love being a part of someone's journey and being witness to their growth, achievements, and change. Showing up for ourselves is not something we're often taught, we're more often shown how to be there for everyone else first. I'm here to help you feel better and do better.
My passion is helping people connect and I believe it starts here. At the core, people want to be seen, heard, and understood. I love being a part of someone's journey and being witness to their growth, achievements, and change. Showing up for ourselves is not something we're often taught, we're more often shown how to be there for everyone else first. I'm here to help you feel better and do better.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, trauma and anger management. I enjoy supporting couples who face challenges with communication, decision-making, and finding compromises. Furthermore, I enjoy working with children struggling with attachment and behavioral issues.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, trauma and anger management. I enjoy supporting couples who face challenges with communication, decision-making, and finding compromises. Furthermore, I enjoy working with children struggling with attachment and behavioral issues.
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Callie Barfield (she/they) is a therapist and coach who champions pleasure, rest, & radical self-acceptance. Rooted in her social identities as a relationship anarchist, white adoptive parent, fat liberationist, & neuroqueer/ADHD woman, Callie collaborates with clients to identify and dismantle barriers to joy. She specializes in working with ADHD/AuDHD and LGBTQIA+ adults, parents of kids with tricky behaviors, and individuals and couples navigating non-traditional relationships (non-monogamy & kink). She is also passionate about guiding individuals who have caused harm through a process of personal accountability & forgiveness.
Callie Barfield (she/they) is a therapist and coach who champions pleasure, rest, & radical self-acceptance. Rooted in her social identities as a relationship anarchist, white adoptive parent, fat liberationist, & neuroqueer/ADHD woman, Callie collaborates with clients to identify and dismantle barriers to joy. She specializes in working with ADHD/AuDHD and LGBTQIA+ adults, parents of kids with tricky behaviors, and individuals and couples navigating non-traditional relationships (non-monogamy & kink). She is also passionate about guiding individuals who have caused harm through a process of personal accountability & forgiveness.
My main focus is supporting those who have pornography/sexual additions. My goal is to work together on relapse prevention, identifying physical and emotional triggers, and implementing appropriate coping skills, while rebuilding areas of damage done by the negative behavior. Freedom from the struggle is important, but rebuilding yourself and your life is the goal. I also support those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and various other identified issues.
My main focus is supporting those who have pornography/sexual additions. My goal is to work together on relapse prevention, identifying physical and emotional triggers, and implementing appropriate coping skills, while rebuilding areas of damage done by the negative behavior. Freedom from the struggle is important, but rebuilding yourself and your life is the goal. I also support those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and various other identified issues.
With 20 years of experience in counseling, I help teens, young adults, couples, and creative individuals navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, identity questions, and major life transitions. Whether you're overwhelmed by perfectionism, struggling to find direction, or facing emotional burnout, I offer a warm, grounded space to slow down, reflect, and build clarity. I use an integrative, client-centered approach—drawing from psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, CBT, ACT, and exposure work (ERP)—to help you make lasting, meaningful change.
With 20 years of experience in counseling, I help teens, young adults, couples, and creative individuals navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, identity questions, and major life transitions. Whether you're overwhelmed by perfectionism, struggling to find direction, or facing emotional burnout, I offer a warm, grounded space to slow down, reflect, and build clarity. I use an integrative, client-centered approach—drawing from psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, CBT, ACT, and exposure work (ERP)—to help you make lasting, meaningful change.
I'm trained in Imago Relationship Therapy and EMDR, approaches that help clients process emotions, reconnect, and grow.
In our work together, I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build insight, and take meaningful steps toward change. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal, and find greater happiness—and therapy can be a powerful part of that journey.
I'm trained in Imago Relationship Therapy and EMDR, approaches that help clients process emotions, reconnect, and grow.
In our work together, I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build insight, and take meaningful steps toward change. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal, and find greater happiness—and therapy can be a powerful part of that journey.
Accepting new clients...ready to heal? Overwhelmed? I'm a counselor and one of the owners of Best Self Counseling Center (serving Ozaukee & surrounding counties, offering indiv/couples/family counseling, psych. meds & management with our nurse practitioner, as well as trauma informed yoga (private or small group). I work with clients 18+, and specialize in complex trauma from childhood, as well as marital and parenting challenges. I include Christian counseling for those seeking it. Go online to our website and meet our team, or schedule your first appointment or free 15-minute call. Questions? Call our office manager, Carrie.
Accepting new clients...ready to heal? Overwhelmed? I'm a counselor and one of the owners of Best Self Counseling Center (serving Ozaukee & surrounding counties, offering indiv/couples/family counseling, psych. meds & management with our nurse practitioner, as well as trauma informed yoga (private or small group). I work with clients 18+, and specialize in complex trauma from childhood, as well as marital and parenting challenges. I include Christian counseling for those seeking it. Go online to our website and meet our team, or schedule your first appointment or free 15-minute call. Questions? Call our office manager, Carrie.
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate without arguments, shutdowns or hurt feelings? You're not alone. Even strong, loving couples can get stuck in painful patterns - especially when life throw stress, pass wounds or unmet expectations into the mix.
I help couples rebuild connection, trust, and communication, using a Gottman-inspired, solution-focused approach. You'll learn practical tools you can use right away - from how to bring up hard topics without conflict, to how to listen and respond in ways that make your partner feel truly heard.
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate without arguments, shutdowns or hurt feelings? You're not alone. Even strong, loving couples can get stuck in painful patterns - especially when life throw stress, pass wounds or unmet expectations into the mix.
I help couples rebuild connection, trust, and communication, using a Gottman-inspired, solution-focused approach. You'll learn practical tools you can use right away - from how to bring up hard topics without conflict, to how to listen and respond in ways that make your partner feel truly heard.
Life's transitions and conflicts leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Feeling unsupported and weighed down with depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles? As a therapist, my compassionate and collaborative approach will assist and support you as you cultivate new skills and build hope for the future. I work with adults, teens and adolescents in the following areas: trauma, relationship difficulties, adult children and parent communication difficulties, life transitions, addictions, and anxiety and depression.
Life's transitions and conflicts leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Feeling unsupported and weighed down with depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles? As a therapist, my compassionate and collaborative approach will assist and support you as you cultivate new skills and build hope for the future. I work with adults, teens and adolescents in the following areas: trauma, relationship difficulties, adult children and parent communication difficulties, life transitions, addictions, and anxiety and depression.
Do you find yourself getting triggered by daily life. Are you solving predicted problems regularly? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you feeling alone in your stress? Are you tired and/or on edge?
These often occur because of current stressful situations, while other times they stem from previously experienced traumas, or possibly both.
I often hear my clients referring to their experiences as embarrassing, never ending, exhausting. They often wonder if their relationships can be fixed.
I can help you gain inner peace, a sense of security, and improve your relationships. Whether attending solo or as a couple.
Do you find yourself getting triggered by daily life. Are you solving predicted problems regularly? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you feeling alone in your stress? Are you tired and/or on edge?
These often occur because of current stressful situations, while other times they stem from previously experienced traumas, or possibly both.
I often hear my clients referring to their experiences as embarrassing, never ending, exhausting. They often wonder if their relationships can be fixed.
I can help you gain inner peace, a sense of security, and improve your relationships. Whether attending solo or as a couple.
I do this by using several therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, Imago Relationship Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy.
My focus working with people is to build a safe environment for each person. I look to meet my clients where they are at and help guide them to their goals. My goal is to make each person feel safe, comfortable, and confident. I have a no judgment policy in my sessions and create a place where people can process and find solution.
I do this by using several therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, Imago Relationship Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy.
My focus working with people is to build a safe environment for each person. I look to meet my clients where they are at and help guide them to their goals. My goal is to make each person feel safe, comfortable, and confident. I have a no judgment policy in my sessions and create a place where people can process and find solution.
Hope is just a phone call away. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship issues- I will work with you to develop NEW ways of dealing with life's circumstances. Sometimes we get stuck in habits and thought patterns that keeps us from joy filled living. Therapy can help you feel supported and understood, while encouraging change.
Hope is just a phone call away. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship issues- I will work with you to develop NEW ways of dealing with life's circumstances. Sometimes we get stuck in habits and thought patterns that keeps us from joy filled living. Therapy can help you feel supported and understood, while encouraging change.
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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.