Laura Jean Bell
MA, LPC, LMFT; Certified Imago Relationship Therapist & Advanced Clinician; PACT Level II trained
Imago · PACT
The Woodlands, TX · In person
Focus: Couples counseling · IFS / IFIO
Imago
Imago Relationship Therapy
Conscious dialogue that turns conflict into connection and growth
Imago Relationship Therapy, created by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, views romantic partnership as a path to healing childhood wounds. Couples learn structured dialogue (mirroring, validation, empathy) so conflict becomes a doorway to deeper understanding rather than escalation.
Best for
- Couples who want a clear conversational structure
- Partners interested in childhood and relational imprint themes
- Those who feel unheard or invalidated in conflict
- Couples seeking growth-oriented, dialogical work
How it works
Central tools include the Imago Dialogue and related exercises that slow reactivity, ensure accurate hearing, and foster empathy. Therapists help partners connect present triggers to earlier relational experiences while staying grounded in the here-and-now relationship.
What to expect
You will practice a specific dialogue format—often sentence stems and turn-taking—so both voices are fully received. Workshops and intentional connecting rituals are sometimes part of the Imago community.
Widely practiced worldwide; growing research base with strong clinical tradition and structured protocols many couples find clarifying.
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