Become An Imago Relationship Therapist
WITH CAROLINE BERNHARDT-LANIER, PhD, MEd, LCPC
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Clinical training in Barcelona, Spain AND on Zoom
Hybrid - English
Starts June 5, 2025
Module 1: June 5-8, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, 9am to 5pm CET each day- COMPLETED
** Supervision Day 1: July 4 on Zoom, 9am to 3pm CET
Module 2: Sept 25-28, 2025 in Barcelona, 9am to 5pm CET each day
** Supervision Day 2: November 7 on Zoom, 9am to 3pm CET
Module 3: December 4-7, 2025 on Zoom, 9am to 4pm CET each day
Clinical training in Washington, DC AND on Zoom
Hybrid - English
Starts August 21, 2025
Module 1: Aug 21 – 24, 2025 in Washington DC area, 9am to 5pm ET each day
** Supervision Day 1: September 19 on Zoom, 9am to 3pm ET
2. Module 2: Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2025 in DC area, 9am to 5pm ET
** Supervision Day 2: January 9 on Zoom, 9am to 3pm ET
3. Module 3: Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026 on Zoom, 9am to 4pm ET
Clinical Training all- Online
Online - English
Starts February 12, 2026
Module 1: February 12-15, 2026
Module 2: April 16-19, 2026
Module 3: June 18-21, 2026
Module 4: September 10-13, 2026
9am-3pm EST / 3pm-9pm CET daily
Imago Clinical Training Online Will Help You:
-Understand the unconscious universal dynamics of why couples select one another and why conflict occurs naturally.
-Guide couples to uncover the root problems and patterns fuelling most conflict and disconnection.
-Teach couples how to communicate in a safe & structured way that removes blame, shame, and criticism and lays the foundation for deeper & healthier connections.
-Help couples heal together and work as a team.
-Expand their relational competency skills so they can experience the relationship of their dreams.
-Expand your self-awareness of the core aspects of your own relationship patterns
We are passionate about helping you on your journey of learning and developing as a Certified Imago professional. Once you’ve completed the training, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to transforming the quality of connections of people in all types of relationships. We invest in you with a network of resources right at your fingertips.
Learning and integrating the Imago model into your practice can make working with couples more fun, rewarding and successful.
- Have a graduate degree in the mental health field (M.S.W., M.Div., M.D., Ph.D., etc.) OR enrollment in an advanced degree program. Graduate students are welcome!
- Proof of registration and license to practice as a mental health professional in your country.
- Be a member of a national professional organization with accreditation requirements that include clinical and supervised hours, or meet equivalent requirements by state license, or describe and document your supervision history (ex: NASW for clinical social workers, AAMFT for marriage and family therapists, AAPC for pastoral counselors, APA for psychologists, AMA for psychiatrists.)
- 300 Hours of postgraduate supervision (150 hours may be group supervision; 150 hours must be one-on-one supervision)
- A license to practice psychotherapy if required by your state or province.
- Proof of malpractice insurance.
- Two letters of recommendation from colleagues who know your work well.
- Attend (as a participant) a Getting the Love You Want Weekend Workshop led by a Certified Workshop Presenter. Participation should be with one’s committed, intimate partner. Single therapists may attend with a close friend, relative, or colleague of any gender.
- Attend all 12 Days of Imago Clinical Training delivered in three four-day modules.
- 6 Months of follow up clinical consultation (monthly), individual or group, showing videos of your developing skill in IRT.
- Assist a Getting the Love You Want Weekend Workshop during or shortly after Clinical Training.
- Submit a passing video of your work.
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Level 1 (core 96-hour training): $3000 USD
Typically paid in 3–4 installments. -
Level 2 (supervision): $600 USD
Six 2-hour group supervision sessions (monthly). Optional discounted full-package available. -
Getting the Love You Want workshop attendance: price varies
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Certification tape review (optional): $195 USD
Required only if you choose to complete full certification.
We recognize that income levels and cost of living vary significantly across countries. To support accessibility, we offer adjusted tuition for therapists based outside the U.S..
Training Tuition by Country
United States – $3000
United Kingdom and Switzerland – $2800
France / Austria / Germany – $2600
Spain / Portugal / Greece – $2000
Other countries – $2000–2600 (we’ll follow up individually)
If you would benefit from additional support, you can complete our Scholarship Application Form. No one will be turned away due to finances.
Grad students: If you are a rad student, we are offering a 20% discount on the Imago Clinical Training.
Imago cohort: In an effort to build community, we are offering discounts if three or more therapists register together! 10% off of the 1st two days, or 15% off if you register for the full training!
Non-therapist partners of trainees are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in the Basic Imago Clinical Training at a greatly reduced rate. The couple will be able to experience the positive impact of the Imago tools and theory in their own relationship. Partners do not have to attend supervision nor submit videos.
- A non-refundable registration fee of $150 USD is required to reserve your spot in the training.
- If you cancel at least one full calendar month before the start of a training module, 50% of the module payment will be refunded (excluding the registration fee).
- If you cancel within one month of the module start date, no refund will be issued, and full payment is due, regardless of attendance.
- Cancellations must be submitted in writing (email is acceptable) and are effective as of the date received by the course instructor.
- Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving your written cancellation request.
- Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly in the event of illness, family emergency, or other significant unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, credits may be issued for future trainings at the instructor’s discretion.