Wendy Palmer Patterson, PhD, LCSW, LMFT

Wendy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with more than four decades of experience. She holds a PhD in Counseling with a Specialization in Imago Relationship Therapy (The first of its kind!) Her focus is on “relationship consciousness” and she helps couples, individuals, and businesses build more intentional and fulfilling relationships.

Wendy offers counseling for couples, individuals, families, and groups as well as seminars, workshops, and business consultations. She trains professionals in all levels of theory and application of Imago Relationship Therapy. Wendy is also responsible for certifying therapists as Certified Imago Therapists, evaluating potential Imago Workshop Presenters, and training professionals to become Certified Imago Facilitators.

With a Master of Social Work, Wendy has held leadership roles overseeing addiction counseling services for both public and private organizations. This included training and supervising clinical staff, managing multiple clinics, and leading community awareness programs. She has also served as Director for The Bridge Family Center, Atlanta’s first mediation center for family therapy.

Wendy’s favorite part of her work is co-creating change with her colleagues and clients. Outside of Imago Georgia, she enjoys spending time with Bob, her partner in life and business, who is also her best friend. Together, they walk, garden, cook, adventure, and relax in the hot tub. Wendy also loves spending time with her grown children, Taylor and Leif, who are both Imago trained and live nearby.

What’s the key to a successful relationship?

“Being Conscious of integrating your impact and intention so that they match.”

Degrees

  • BS in Community Services & Public Affairs, University of Oregon

  • Master of Social Work, University of Georgia

  • PhD in Counseling with a Specialization in Imago Relationship Therapy, DayBreak University

Awards & Accolades

  • Senior Faculty Member & Clinical Instructor, Imago International Training Institute

  • Certified Workshop Presenter, Imago Relationships International

  • Harville Hendrix Award for Clinical Excellence

  • Helen Lakelly Hunt Award for Community Building

What People Are Saying About Wendy

 

“Wendy’s teaching style is warm and approachable. She creates a level of warmth and acceptance that challenges you to go deeper in your personal and professional life.”