Janet Greenwood, Ph.D., RN

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

916 924-8255

My diverse background includes 25 years clinical experience working with individuals, couples and groups to achieve their relationship goals; managing corporate Employee Assistance Programs; teaching graduate level communication and management courses for students and professionals at Bay Area colleges and universities; confidential life coaching for individuals nationwide; syndicated columnist; writer/producer of an award winning psychological/educational film; and author of "Rescue Your Marriage in 5 Hours: An Imago Guide for Couples in Crisis”.

In my private practice, I focus on five specific couples programs:

~ A unique 5-hour Imago Marriage Intensive Program. This is Private couples counseling, not a group or class. We meet for one day/5 hours and then follow up with a few 2-hours sessions shortly after. Whether you are in a solid marriage,or navigating a shaky one or even close to separation, together we can transform and strengthen your relationship. Using Imago relationship methods, positive change takes place quickly. This program has been compared to years of other therapy. Effective for couples: married, committed, pre-marital, or separated couples.

~ A proven 5 session (2 hour sessions) Couples Counseling Program, meeting on a weekly basis, for those who desire a more conscious marriage, want to learn specific processes to strengthen communication, develop intimacy and increase their joy in being together.

~ The Saturday Marriage Intensive is designed for couples that are not in crisis but want to make immediate improvements in their relationship. A maximum of three couples participate in each session. Each couple is provided with 3 hours of private counseling with your own licensed therapist plus 3 hours of learning Imago relationship skills as a group; practicing with your partner and private time to discuss issues that you want to continue working on as a couple. 

~ Marriage Connection: Follow-up support after the Saturday Marriage Intensive. These are 90-minute group sessions, once a month, following participation in the daylong Intensive program. In addition to helping sustain positive behaviors and practicing communication skills, you will learn new ways to increase fun and enjoyment in your marriage.

~A pre-marital package(4 appointments/6 hours): Learn practical Imago relationship skills that will serve you year after year. Understand how to create a conscious marriage and make it a healing journey together.  Learn the 3 biggest secrets of happy, successful, long-term marriages..

My Credentials & Training:

• Ph.D., Psychology, Columbia Pacific University 1985
• MA and BA, San Francisco State University
• Certified Imago Relationship Therapist - trained personally with Dr. Harville Hendrix at The Imago Relationship Institute in New York. I have had the opportunity to personally train and consult with Dr. Hendrix for over ten years.
• Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Counselor - California License MFC 8363
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Art Therapist
• California certified provider of Continuing Education for Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists
• Member of CAMFT - The California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
• Member of AAMFT - American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists