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MONTCLAIR
2220 Mountain Boulevard, Suite 240
Oakland, CA 94611
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| Phone: |
(510) 653-8726
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
DanaColeMFT.com
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Consultation Services to Employers
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| Practice Description: |
Are you currently in a relationship that is in trouble? Are you wondering what happened to the person you fell in love with? Wouldn’t you like to rediscover the relationship you once had and make it last forever? If you are single, understanding why past relationships didn’t work and learning to create satisfying and fulfilling relationships in the future is probably at the top of your list.
Romantic Love is the way our unconscious seeks to restore the feeling of joyful aliveness we felt as children. In pursuit of this goal, we unknowingly seek relationships with people who emotionally resemble our primary caregiver in both positive and negative ways – we call this finding our Imago match. It’s the negative qualities that interfere in our relationships.
When we remain unaware of the hidden agenda of romantic love, we keep on making the same mistakes. We need to understand conflict is growth trying to happen. By resolving our problems through Imago Dialogue, the emotional bond initially created by romantic love can evolve into the powerful bond that is real love.
For over 15 years now I have been teaching couples how to create the safety and understanding each of us craves. I guide couples to see each other with compassionate curiosity, skills that are simple but counterintuitive. I have been working with couples using a theory and practice called Imago Therapy. This is based on the best selling book called "Getting the Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix, with whom I personally trained. I also work with gay and lesbian couples, and know that this work applies to all couples, all people.
It is almost impossible to work with couples when one partner is "flooded" (only feelings, not able to access thoughts) due to past trauma. I have the necessary tools to work with the trauma, thus allowing the couple to work it out with each other.
For more information about me check out my website, DanaColeMFT.com. For more information about Imago Therapy go to ImagoTherapy.com.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Relationship Issues
Parenting Issues
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Communication Disorders
Grief/Loss
Infidelity
Spirituality
Women's Issues
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Prefer 2-3 hour initial session for couples 2 half days if from out of town
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
EMDR
Integrative
Psychoeducational
Somatic
Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Expert
Somatically trained Sensorimotor Psychotherapist
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| Education: |
BA, University of California, Berkeley
MA, California State University, Sonoma
Certified Imago Therapist, Advanced Clinician®
Institute of Relationship Therapy
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| License #: |
MFC11646 |
| License State: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Somatically trained in a year- long course in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. EMDR trained. Lots of other courses including coaching, body-centered psychotherapy, ethics and treatment of trauma.
I have taught STEP, Systematic Training for Effective Parenting, the most widely used parenting course in the country, for 4 years through the Piedmont Adult School, Acalanes Adult School, and the Mt. Diablo Adult Education programs.
Before my children were born I was Vice President and corporate head of Human Resources of Mechanics Bank. |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | Imago Relationships International, Clinical Member | | California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Member | | Bay Area Imago Relationship Therapists, Clinical Member |
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Payment is due at the end of a session, unless prior arrangements have been made. I do assist with billing insurance, for out of network providers. |
| Driving Directions: |
Take 24 to Hwy 13, take the Park Boulevard Exit, go left after exiting which will dead end into Mountain Boulevard. Take a left, then an immediate right into Village Square. Park downstairs, in any of the two hour spots (mainly on the right). Walk upstairs toward the offices. You will see signs directing you toward Suite 240. I will give you the door lock button code - then come in and have a seat in the waiting room.
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Additional Information
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| In Practice Since: 1977 |
| Gender: Female |
| Accepting New Clients: Yes |
| Sliding Fee Scale: Yes |
| Prescribe Medication: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes |
| Public Transportation: Yes |
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