Emily Harrington-Cheney, LPC, IRT, CGP
- She/Her
Practicing Imago since December, 2019.
Certified Imago Therapist
A Certified Imago Relationship Therapist is a licensed mental health professional trained in the Imago model to work with couples and individuals, using Imago techniques to foster deeper connection, empathy, and effective communication. This certification involves intensive coursework, supervised clinical practice, and mastery of Imago dialogue to support relational healing in clinical settings.
Advanced Imago Therapist
Imago Advanced Clinicians are experienced Imago therapists who have completed several advanced training courses, demonstrating higher-level expertise in Imago theory and practice. This certification reflects advanced clinical skills, commitment to ongoing professional growth, and the ability to work with complex relational issues.
Imago Workshop Presenter
Certified Imago Workshop Presenters are advanced clinicians who are trained to lead the “Getting The Love You Want” workshop for couples and, with additional training beyond their presenter certification, may also present the “Keeping The Love You Find” workshop for individuals. This certification emphasizes personal growth and group facilitation techniques, enabling presenters to guide participants through deep relational learning in immersive workshop settings.
Imago Consultant
Imago Consultants are seasoned professionals qualified to supervise and mentor other Imago therapists and clinicians. Their training focuses on consultation and supervision skills, using the Imago relational paradigm to provide guidance, leadership, and feedback to colleagues engaged in clinical and facilitator training.
- Race – White
- Gender – Woman
- Sexuality – Straight / Heterosexual
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
About Emily…
Many couples expect the connection that first brought them together to carry them through the years ahead. When the passion and energy we felt during the beginning of our relationship begins to cool, we may second guess our decision to commit. But if we accept the challenge, that transition allows us to enter into a deeper, more authentic union with our chosen partner.
Our romantic relationships are inherently dynamic and complex. As a couple’s counselor, I specialize in working with romantic partners to promote dialogue, reduce negativity, and build positive connection for the long term. What special magic makes this work? I base my approach in the Imago Relationship Therapy framework, which recognizes that a lot of how we operate as romantic partners can be explained by looking at our earliest relationships.
Whether you’re looking for premarital counseling or you’re seeking more authentic connection with your partner or spouse, the Imago dialogue can significantly deepen and enhance your romantic relationship, dissolve resentments, and restore loving energy. The Imago framework emphasizes safety, structure, and healthy communication to help partners connect around and beyond conflict. Through our work in counseling, you’ll develop a shared vision for what you want your relationship to look like, then create specific goals to work toward together.
- You may be considering marriage, wanting to ensure that you each have the skills to make it work over time.
- You may feel like you’re on autopilot in your relationship, wondering if you’ll ever be truly connected again.
- You’re puzzled about why your partner doesn’t see things the way you do when it comes to parenting, household chores, or everyday communication.
- You simultaneously love and hate your partner, and resentment has been building.
Our romantic relationships are inherently dynamic and complex. As a couple’s counselor, I specialize in working with romantic partners to promote dialogue, reduce negativity, and build positive connection for the long term. What special magic makes this work? I base my approach in the Imago Relationship Therapy framework, which recognizes that a lot of how we operate as romantic partners can be explained by looking at our earliest relationships.
Whether you’re looking for premarital counseling or you’re seeking more authentic connection with your partner or spouse, the Imago dialogue can significantly deepen and enhance your romantic relationship, dissolve resentments, and restore loving energy. The Imago framework emphasizes safety, structure, and healthy communication to help partners connect around and beyond conflict. Through our work in counseling, you’ll develop a shared vision for what you want your relationship to look like, then create specific goals to work toward together.
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Emotional Abuse
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Other
- Developmental Trauma
