Imago Relationship Therapy: Building Understanding & Connection

Imago Therapy is based on the belief that the conflicts in your relationship are opportunities for healing and growth. Developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, Imago focuses on the idea that we unconsciously choose partners who reflect unmet needs from childhood. By exploring these deeper patterns, Imago helps couples turn conflict into connection.

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How Imago Therapy Can Help:

• Improves communication through safe, structured dialogue that fosters empathy and understanding.

• Transforms conflict by identifying the deeper emotional wounds and unmet needs that fuel it.

• Strengthens emotional intimacy as couples move from reactive patterns to compassionate connection.

In Imago therapy, you and your partner will engage in intentional dialogues designed to help you hear each other more fully, understand underlying emotions, and create new pathways of connection and healing.

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Repairing Emotional Bonds

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, focused on creating secure emotional attachments between partners. EFT helps couples identify negative cycles of interaction, express vulnerable emotions, and develop stronger emotional bonds.

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How EFT Can Help:

• Identifies negative communication cycles and helps couples break free from repetitive, destructive patterns.

• Enhances emotional security by addressing fears of abandonment and fostering closeness.

• Deepens emotional intimacy as couples learn to express their needs and emotions in a way that brings them closer together.

EFT is particularly effective for couples who feel disconnected or emotionally distant, helping them regain the trust and security needed to build a lasting, loving relationship.

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Who Can Benefit from Couples Counseling?

Couples counseling can help partners at all stages of a relationship, whether you are:

• Facing communication breakdowns and misunderstandings.

• Experiencing conflict over finances, parenting, or life goals.

• Dealing with infidelity or breaches of trust.

• Struggling with intimacy or emotional disconnection.

• Preparing for marriage or working through the challenges of a long-term relationship.

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What to Expect in Couples Counseling

In your counseling sessions, you and your partner will work with a trained therapist to:

1. Explore current challenges and identify patterns that keep you stuck.

2. Develop effective communication skills that promote empathy and connection.

3. Address underlying emotional needs that contribute to conflict and distance.

4. Rebuild trust and emotional intimacy to strengthen your relationship.

Our approach is non-judgmental and collaborative. We provide a safe and supportive environment where both partners feel heard and respected. Together, we’ll work on creating the relationship you both desire.

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Start Your Journey Toward a Stronger Relationship

If you and your partner are ready to move past conflict and rediscover connection, we’re here to help. At Dynamic Counseling, our couples counseling services using Imago and EFT will guide you through a healing process that fosters deeper understanding, emotional security, and lasting love. We currently have in-person and virtual sessions available.

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Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward strengthening your relationship.