IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPY

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

People often seek individual treatment for anxiety and depression and other mood disorders. Anxiety and depression can be brought on by occupational stress, loss or tension in close relationships, a geographic move, trauma, life transitions or chemical imbalance . We tailor our work to each unique set of problems and concerns. At Guttman and Pearl Associates we help people to increase their self-esteem, manage stress and anger, resolve parent-child or work conflicts and strengthen the resilience of those raised in dysfunctional families. We also provide counseling for the deaf and hearing-impaired.

SEX THERAPY

Seventy five to eighty percent of all adult males and females experience sexual difficulties in their lives. These include lack of desire, difficulty reaching orgasm, problems maintaining arousal, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginal pain and general sexual dissatisfaction. These problems can be caused by anxiety and stress, lack of sexual knowledge and/or experience, childhood trauma, relational difficulties, and physical problems.

Sex therapy never involves direct sexual experience in the therapist's office. Through individual and couples therapy, sex therapy helps people explore and understand the origin of their sexual difficulties, provides specific knowledge about sexual function and suggests methods to increase sexual satisfaction.

Guttman and Pearl has been providing sex therapy to individuals and couples since 1985.  

CONSULTATION FOR PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS

Even the best of therapists have questions or difficulties with clients for whom they need consultation.  Case consultation in a safe environment helps therapists to address their questions, explore any personal issues, increase their self confidence and widen their theoretical knowledge and practice.  Clinicians will return to their clients with new insights and energy.  Consultation is provided in both individual and group sessions, based on the theory and practice of Imago Relationship Theory and when necessary sex therapy.  Additionally, eight session introductory groups in Imago therapy are offered to therapists new to Imago work.  

Continuing education units are available both through the National Association of Social Workers and Imago Relationships International.

• Gail Guttman at 301-984-0322; gailgpa1@comcast.net
• Gwen Pearl at 202-363-9191;  gwen@gpatherapy.com

• Couples therapy

• Individual psychotherapy

In practice since 1976, Gwen is an Advanced Clinician and Certified Imago Couples and Singles Therapist, through Imago Relationships International. She is also certified by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists as a Sex Therapist. 

Gwen treats individuals and couples struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression and stress in their personal and professional life.  Additional postgraduate training includes Gestalt and Cognitive Therapy. She received her MSW from the University of Southern California and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Gwen was chosen by Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 as one of the "Top Therapists" in the metropolitan DC area. 

Through the Imago Relationships International,  Gail has been certified as an Imago Couples and Singles Therapist, Advanced Clinician and Certified Imago Consultant and, as a sex therapist, by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists as a sex therapist. 

A practicing psychotherapist since 1978, Gail has also worked with a broad range of individual clients. She has advanced training in Gestalt Therapy. Gail received her MSW from Washington University in St. Louis and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Gail was chosen by Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 as one of the "Top Therapists" in the metropolitan DC area. 

• Individual therapy

• Couples therapy

• Issues related to aging

• Psychological effects of trauma

A certified Imago Couples Therapist and Advanced Clinician from Imago Relationships International,  Susan has been in clinical practice since 1973.  She received her MSW from Columbia University and her doctorate from Adelphi University. She has also completed training at New York University’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and has extensive  experience in sex  therapy.

• Men's issues
• Couples 
• Sex therapy 
• Deaf/hearing Impaired

Alan is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who is fluent in American Sign Language.  He specializes in men’s issues, sex therapy, couples counseling, life coaching and working with the deaf. He is an Advanced Clinician and Certified Imago Couples Therapist by Imago Relationships International. Alan is also certified by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists as a sex therapist. He received his doctorate from Temple University.

• Individuals

• Couples therapy

A nurse psychotherapist, Peggy is a certified Imago Couples Therapist by Imago Relationships International with expertise in Integrative Health Care. Her extensive experience in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry has helped her to develop a holistic perspective. She is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, certified by the American Nurses Association. She received her MS from Virginia Commonwealth University, Graduate School of Nursing. Her postgraduate training also includes Hypnotherapy and Neurolinguistic Programming from the American Academy of Hypnotherapy. She works with both individuals and couples.

Lisa is a psychotherapist who works with adolescents, adults and couples.  She has a particular interest in treating people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sexual dysfunction, and the effects of trauma. Her clinical approach integrates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques.  Lisa received her MSW from the Catholic University of America and currently she is currently being trained in Imago couples therapy and sex therapy.

• Individual therapy

• Couples  therapy