I help couples and individuals develop safe, loving relationships.

I draw heavily on the theory and practice developed by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. His theory explains intimate relationships and their inherent difficulties more accurately than any theory to date. This approach is called Imago relationship therapy. Originally, the theory focused on the dynamics and issues in a couple’s relationship; however, over the past 15 years, Imago theory has expanded in its scope to include singles, individuals, parents, and caregivers. Imago theory is also applicable in group therapy.

The goal of Imago relationship therapy is to free couples from the power struggle by changing their reactive, defensive behavior into a force for compassion, healing, and growth.

 
If you want to improve or save your relationship,
I can help you do the following...
  • untangle the power struggle in your relationship
  • develop communication skills which break destructive ways of relating
  • talk safely about difficult issues
  • learn to trust each other with sharing your inner
    hurts and problems
  • appreciate your own as well as your partner's childhood "wounds" (hurts, disappointments,etc.)& use this knowledge to strengthen your relationship
  • learn to express clear and specific ideas about how you would like love shown to you
  • have playful times together
  • create a mutually satisfying relationship

I give an intensive weekend workshop entitled “A New Way to Love” based on Getting the Love You Want by Dr. Harville Hendrix. See Weekend Workshops and Workshop Schedule for more information.

I am also very interested in helping single people and individuals in relationship prepare for and create safe, loving relationships. I work with individuals as well as couples and give an intensive weekend workshop which I call “Opening Doors to Love”. This workshop is based on Keeping the Love You Find by Dr. Harville Hendrix. See Weekend Workshops and Workshop Schedule for more information.

Imago relationship therapy is also for singles
who want to...
  • understand past relationships
  • put old hurts to rest
  • break destructive patterns
  • prepare for healthy relating
  • create a loving relationship

 

If you are not in the Ann Arbor area and would like me to refer you to a therapist or a workshop presenter in your area, please feel free to contact me.

Here is a partial list of Imago therapists I admire.

Florida
www.hedyyumi.org - Hedy Schleifer
www.relationshipjourney.com - Dawn Lipthrott, LCSW

Ojai, California
www.life-and-relationship-coaches.com - Janis & David McCann

New Jersey
www.mayakollman.com - Maya Kollman
www.betsyandbruce.com - Betsy and Bruce Bergquist

Chicago, Skokie, & NE Suburbs, ILL
www.imagocounseling.com - Leo and Peggy Dhont
www.jillfeinbaker.com - Jill Fein Baker, MSW, LCSW, lmsw

N. Va., DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh
www.metroimago.com - Michael Borash, M.H

Carmel, Yosemite, Fresno, CA
www.acenter4growth.com - Carol A. Anderson, LMFT

Atlanta, GA
www.relationshipcoaching.net - Wendy and Bob Patterson

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