Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow.
Swedish Proverb
The Imago Center of Washington DC is chartered by Imago Relationships International to serve diverse populations and to seek to make Imago therapy and education accessible and affordable to all those who need it. We are committed to providing professional training in and doing research to further the development of Imago theory and practice. The Imago Center works in support of and in collaboration with our regional professional association of Imago Therapists as well as Imago International.
Imago Relationship International
IRI was founded in 1984 by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen Hunt, M.A, authors of the book, "Getting the Love You Want." IRI offers listings of national and international workshops and seminars for couples and singles, as well as training programs for qualified therapists in the theory and practice of Imago Relationship Therapy. Over thirteen hundred Certified Imago Therapists, over one hundred Workshop Presenters, and an Institute Faculty of twenty Clinical Instructors offer therapy, workshops, and training, and conduct ongoing research of significant relationships for the purpose of enhancing the systematic theory of Imago Relationship Therapy.
Mid-Atlantic Association for Imago Therapists
MAIT therapists offer marriage counseling and relationship therapy to couples and singles in the Mid-Atlantic States - principally Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.. MAIT professionals use the Imago process developed by Harville Hendrix as described in the book, "Getting the Love You Want". The site lists local therapists, workshops and other offerings.
Partner Congregations
All Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Church of the Pilgrims, Dupont Circle, Washington DC
Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, Washington DC
Saint George's Episcopal, Arlington, Virginia
Saint John's Episcopal, Ellicott City, Maryland
Saint John's Norwood, Bethesda, Maryland
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill
Seekers Church, Takoma Park, Maryland
Trinity Episcopal Church, Takoma Park, Washington DC
United Church, Foggy Bottom, Washington DC
Washington Street United Methodist Church, Alexandria Virginia