Denise Galt, Imago Relationship Therapist and General Psychotherapist for Couples and Individuals in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Novato, Sonoma County, California.

Welcome!

I specialize in Relationship Counseling
and Imago Therapy for
Couples or Individuals and
General Psychotherapy
for Individuals.

Relationship therapy for:

COUPLES

Is your relationship all that you hoped it would be? Do you feel like you have the same disagreements, perhaps with different details, over and over again? Do you wonder if there could be more to love than what you're experiencing?

I am very effective in helping couples move from conflict to creating safety and deep connection with each other. I have a strong background and certification in Harville Hendrix’s Imago Relationship Therapy as well as extensive training and experience in other couples therapy models. My expertise is in guiding couples to find their way back to enjoying each other’s company, becoming more intimate, and finding the love they have always wanted.

I focus on creating safety, so couples can discover and practice new ways of speaking and listening so they can deeply connect with each other. From there, anything is possible.

Whether you are in conflict with your significant other or just want a deeper, more satisfying relationship, I can coach you so that you can achieve your relationship hopes, dreams, and visions.

Don’t settle for living parallel lives or modeling chronic conflict for your children, thereby robbing them of the chance to see what a healthy relationship really looks like. Instead, please contact me to explore the alternatives.

Here's what you can expect from doing couples work with my coaching.

INDIVIDUALS

Do you want a long-term, committed relationship but wonder if you will ever be able to sustain one? Have you found yourself unsatisfied with current or past relationships?

Using theory, concepts, and processes from Harville Hendrix's Keeping the Love You Find, I can help you work to better position yourself for success in your current or next relationship.

Imago Therapy for Individuals can help you better understand your contribution to the patterns that repeat themselves in your relationships. You can learn new relationship skills that will help you get your needs met more effectively and understand and be understood by your current or future partner.

The work will focus on:

discovering and evaluating the effectiveness of the coping strategies you use when things get difficult
changing the coping strategies that are getting in the way of the results you want
increasing your understanding of your needs and desires and those of your partner
learning to be direct and clear about what you want and need from a partner
creating specific behavior changes for yourself that will move you closer to being the partner you want to be

General psychotherapy for Individuals

In our complex world, it is not uncommon for people to seek professional help when faced with stressful issues or changes. However, therapy can also be beneficial when things are stable and going well. I believe that the use of therapy is a wise adjunct to the many resources available to each of us to insure our well-being. The experience of therapy can help you gain perspective and move forward consciously.

Drawing on my 13 years of experience in the field, I work with people in diverse life transitions as well as individuals dealing with stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I tailor my approach to fit each individual’s specific issues and goals.

I invite you to call or email me with any questions you have about how we might work together to create a successful outcome.