The Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island offers Imago Relationship Therapy in Suffolk County
Imago therapy is a type of relationship counseling that can be helpful for couples (as well as families & individuals) who are experiencing conflict, or who simply want to cultivate better communication and intimacy in their lives.
Imago, the Latin word for “image”, is at the core of the therapy, which seeks to embrace the “unconscious image of familiar love”.
This therapy builds on the theory that childhood experiences can be linked to problems in adult relationships.
During Imago therapy, you can expect to do activities that help you understand your partner from their point of view. This includes mirroring, validation and cultivating empathy.
Appreciating your partner’s experiences from their perspective is key to developing a closer relationship that can surpass emotional barriers. Through this process, you can reduce or even resolve negative reactions or agitation with your partner.
Some of the basic tenets of Imago relationship therapy include:
- Re-imagining your partner’s actions in light of their childhood experiences.
- Re-creating romance with actions that show appreciation and love.
- Re-structuring feelings of frustration by using a more empathetic approach.
- Re-envisioning the relationship in a positive light.
Imago therapy can provide structure that can help couples respond to each others’ needs in a more effective way. A focus on self-awareness and empathy provides a supportive foundation to improve the health of your relationship.
When any relationship issues arise, there are various types of therapy that could work for you.
Counseling can help you and your partner resolve issues in a safe and neutral environment. This can bring you closer together while developing effective strategies to conquer those issues in the long-term.
The Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island offers mental health services & Imago relationship therapy in Suffolk County, NY. Together, we can develop a plan that may include Imago therapy to assess and improve the overall health of your relationship. Don’t hesitate to reach out today to begin experiencing the benefits of Imago counseling!
Please note that we do not accept insurance.
However, we can provide you with statements for OON benefits.
