Schema Therapy in Huntington Beach, CA
Welcome! Individuals/couples! With 16-years of experience working/helping individuals/couples gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals/couples, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.
Welcome! Individuals/couples! With 16-years of experience working/helping individuals/couples gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals/couples, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.
In my sessions I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches depending on each client's needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Core Beliefs and Schema Therapy (CBT offshoots), and Family Systems.
Therapy and Christian counseling upon request for children, teens, adult individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re looking for support and treatment for anxiety, depression, men's issues, life transition stress, relationship issues or any of the specialties I list below, I would be excited and honored to walk alongside and assist in that journey
In my sessions I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches depending on each client's needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Core Beliefs and Schema Therapy (CBT offshoots), and Family Systems.
Therapy and Christian counseling upon request for children, teens, adult individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re looking for support and treatment for anxiety, depression, men's issues, life transition stress, relationship issues or any of the specialties I list below, I would be excited and honored to walk alongside and assist in that journey
Healing is a journey, and taking the first step can be life-changing.
My name is Charles Stafford, a clinical social worker that is dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges in a safe, supportive space. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma, I believe in the power of resilience and transformation.
With a compassionate, understanding approach, I’m here to help you reclaim control and find hope. If you're looking for a therapist who truly understands the recovery process, let’s connect. Look forward to meeting you soon.
Healing is a journey, and taking the first step can be life-changing.
My name is Charles Stafford, a clinical social worker that is dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges in a safe, supportive space. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma, I believe in the power of resilience and transformation.
With a compassionate, understanding approach, I’m here to help you reclaim control and find hope. If you're looking for a therapist who truly understands the recovery process, let’s connect. Look forward to meeting you soon.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative one. Together, we will work on the issues that may be holding you back from living a more fulfilling life. I use a compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach in which I seek to understand you and your life experiences. My graduate school training in art therapy confirmed my belief in the healing power of creativity. I work for several telehealth platforms, including Foresight Mental Health (1-888-588-8995), Path Mental Health, and Advances in Mental Health (based in Long Beach, California (562-365-2020).
I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative one. Together, we will work on the issues that may be holding you back from living a more fulfilling life. I use a compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach in which I seek to understand you and your life experiences. My graduate school training in art therapy confirmed my belief in the healing power of creativity. I work for several telehealth platforms, including Foresight Mental Health (1-888-588-8995), Path Mental Health, and Advances in Mental Health (based in Long Beach, California (562-365-2020).
I work with you to uncover those self-defeating beliefs and behaviors that can make life problematic. My intention is to help you gain insight into yourself and to encourage change that moves you forward toward fulfilling your goals and dreams. Clients come to me with anxiety, anger issues, depression, marital issues including infidelity, family conflicts, grief and loss, co-dependency, Adult Child of Alcoholics/Addicts issues, and problems with substance use. Furthermore, I work with young women in their 20's and 30's trying to navigate through life transitions, relationship and career issues. I do NOT take insurance. Ask me why.
I work with you to uncover those self-defeating beliefs and behaviors that can make life problematic. My intention is to help you gain insight into yourself and to encourage change that moves you forward toward fulfilling your goals and dreams. Clients come to me with anxiety, anger issues, depression, marital issues including infidelity, family conflicts, grief and loss, co-dependency, Adult Child of Alcoholics/Addicts issues, and problems with substance use. Furthermore, I work with young women in their 20's and 30's trying to navigate through life transitions, relationship and career issues. I do NOT take insurance. Ask me why.
Healing is a journey, and taking that first step can be truly life-changing. I'm Charles Stafford, a clinical social worker, dedicated to guiding you through life’s challenges with a compassionate, supportive approach. Having walked my own path of healing, I deeply understand the power of resilience, transformation, and growth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma, or any other life challenge, I’m here to help you regain control and find hope. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands recovery, let’s connect—I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your healing journey.
Healing is a journey, and taking that first step can be truly life-changing. I'm Charles Stafford, a clinical social worker, dedicated to guiding you through life’s challenges with a compassionate, supportive approach. Having walked my own path of healing, I deeply understand the power of resilience, transformation, and growth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma, or any other life challenge, I’m here to help you regain control and find hope. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands recovery, let’s connect—I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your healing journey.
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I am a couple’s therapist here to help you heal relationship stress that prevents you from moving further forward in your partnership. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy, and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
These are the collaborative treatment types we use: CBT, DBT, ACT, PE, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, and comprehensive psychological assessments.
Golden Hour Psychology. You’ve carried it long enough—the anxiety that won’t quiet, the trauma that lingers, the patterns that keep repeating. Maybe you feel stuck, unsure why things aren’t changing, or exhausted from holding it all together. You want relief, but more than that, you want clarity. You’re ready to understand, heal, and move forward. We can help.
These are the collaborative treatment types we use: CBT, DBT, ACT, PE, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, and comprehensive psychological assessments.
Golden Hour Psychology. You’ve carried it long enough—the anxiety that won’t quiet, the trauma that lingers, the patterns that keep repeating. Maybe you feel stuck, unsure why things aren’t changing, or exhausted from holding it all together. You want relief, but more than that, you want clarity. You’re ready to understand, heal, and move forward. We can help.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re navigating trauma, managing anxiety, working through relationship struggles, or facing major transitions. You don’t have to go through it alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’m passionate about helping individuals to find peace, rebuild trust, and create healthier, more fulfilling connections.
With a background, I understand the unique challenges people face in different walks of life. If you’re ready to start setting boundaries, building confidence, or finding emotional balance, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re navigating trauma, managing anxiety, working through relationship struggles, or facing major transitions. You don’t have to go through it alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’m passionate about helping individuals to find peace, rebuild trust, and create healthier, more fulfilling connections.
With a background, I understand the unique challenges people face in different walks of life. If you’re ready to start setting boundaries, building confidence, or finding emotional balance, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
I use a “ schema therapy” approach which integrates attachment theory.
Areas of special focus: Children and Teens (Including poor school performance, conflict resolution, ADHD, 504’s, IEP’s) Parenting, Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationships, and Spiritual Integration. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, parents, couples and adults struggling with their own mental health issues. I create a safe and warm environment and by using my relationship in therapy to facilitate the healing process in my clients. I brings over 25 years of working with children and adolescents as a school counselor in the Long Beach School District.
I use a “ schema therapy” approach which integrates attachment theory.
Areas of special focus: Children and Teens (Including poor school performance, conflict resolution, ADHD, 504’s, IEP’s) Parenting, Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationships, and Spiritual Integration. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, parents, couples and adults struggling with their own mental health issues. I create a safe and warm environment and by using my relationship in therapy to facilitate the healing process in my clients. I brings over 25 years of working with children and adolescents as a school counselor in the Long Beach School District.
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy.
I’m a Licensed Clinical psychologist dedicated to helping you create real, lasting change by tapping into your inner motivation and embracing your true personality, without the need to mask who you are. I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited California School of Professional Psychology, with a focus on Clinical Multicultural Community Psychology. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psychological assessment.
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy.
I’m a Licensed Clinical psychologist dedicated to helping you create real, lasting change by tapping into your inner motivation and embracing your true personality, without the need to mask who you are. I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited California School of Professional Psychology, with a focus on Clinical Multicultural Community Psychology. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psychological assessment.
For 31 years, I have helped adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate the executive function challenges of ADHD. As an ADHD/Executive Function Coach and LMFT, I help clients reframe struggles, embrace creativity, and build a path to success. ADHD can feel overwhelming—challenges with organization, time management, and emotional regulation often lead to frustration and shame. I use mindfulness, meditation, and EMDR to help clients rewire negative self-beliefs, create neuroplasticity, and unlock the strengths of their ADHD mind.
For 31 years, I have helped adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate the executive function challenges of ADHD. As an ADHD/Executive Function Coach and LMFT, I help clients reframe struggles, embrace creativity, and build a path to success. ADHD can feel overwhelming—challenges with organization, time management, and emotional regulation often lead to frustration and shame. I use mindfulness, meditation, and EMDR to help clients rewire negative self-beliefs, create neuroplasticity, and unlock the strengths of their ADHD mind.
My goal is help people discover their authentic courage and inner strength to overcome current challenges and to heal from past experiences that may be holding them back. I strive to help individuals connect with their authentic selves, find purpose, and to live passionately on their journey through life.
My goal is help people discover their authentic courage and inner strength to overcome current challenges and to heal from past experiences that may be holding them back. I strive to help individuals connect with their authentic selves, find purpose, and to live passionately on their journey through life.
I use EMDR, schema therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is the ultimate path to productive therapy and healing.
Being human is challenging. Even if things look okay on the outside, we often don't feel so wonderful on the inside. Many of us spend time replaying past events, imagining future events, and worrying about all of the above. If you want to explore the underlying causes of what's bothering you, come into alignment with yourself, and live in harmony with your deepest true values, then you are an excellent candidate for therapy. Therapy does take work, and I'm here to support you and help you stay motivated and curious during your personal path to healing.
I use EMDR, schema therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is the ultimate path to productive therapy and healing.
Being human is challenging. Even if things look okay on the outside, we often don't feel so wonderful on the inside. Many of us spend time replaying past events, imagining future events, and worrying about all of the above. If you want to explore the underlying causes of what's bothering you, come into alignment with yourself, and live in harmony with your deepest true values, then you are an excellent candidate for therapy. Therapy does take work, and I'm here to support you and help you stay motivated and curious during your personal path to healing.
We sometimes face challenges that bring about change and uncertainty. You may find yourself facing new responsibilities, shifting roles, or evolving relationships, all while questioning who you are and where you're headed. These challenges can impact your motivation, ability to stay connected with others, and may leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself. I enjoy helping individuals move through these complex seasons with greater clarity and confidence. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, or trying to make sense of a demanding chapter in life, therapy can offer a grounded space for reflection and growth.
We sometimes face challenges that bring about change and uncertainty. You may find yourself facing new responsibilities, shifting roles, or evolving relationships, all while questioning who you are and where you're headed. These challenges can impact your motivation, ability to stay connected with others, and may leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself. I enjoy helping individuals move through these complex seasons with greater clarity and confidence. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, or trying to make sense of a demanding chapter in life, therapy can offer a grounded space for reflection and growth.
At Psych-Logic, we believe that finding the right therapeutic fit is the foundation of meaningful change. We understand that mental health is not one-size-fits-all, which is why our platform serves as a comprehensive directory connecting you with a diverse network of clinicians. Psych-Logic is a professional community built by psychologists and psychiatrists, for mental health professionals and the clients they serve. We are not a large corporate planform.
At Psych-Logic, we believe that finding the right therapeutic fit is the foundation of meaningful change. We understand that mental health is not one-size-fits-all, which is why our platform serves as a comprehensive directory connecting you with a diverse network of clinicians. Psych-Logic is a professional community built by psychologists and psychiatrists, for mental health professionals and the clients they serve. We are not a large corporate planform.
Hi there, I'm Brianna! I provide a warm and supportive space where you can explore your experiences with openness and care. Whether you're facing a difficult season or seeking personal growth, I tailor our work to your unique goals and needs. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and clinical insight—creating space for meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for you. In my practice, I offer a calm, nurturing space where exploration is encouraged and your unique experiences are honored.
Hi there, I'm Brianna! I provide a warm and supportive space where you can explore your experiences with openness and care. Whether you're facing a difficult season or seeking personal growth, I tailor our work to your unique goals and needs. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and clinical insight—creating space for meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for you. In my practice, I offer a calm, nurturing space where exploration is encouraged and your unique experiences are honored.
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The German philosopher Immanuel Kant taught that we see things not as they are, but as we are. It is a struggle to be human, and finding meaning and purpose in our life is key to helping us through these struggles. I strongly believe that nothing is ever new, and everything is connected, and we still struggle with what it means to be human.
I’m a relational trauma psychotherapist specializing in healing from childhood attachment trauma and how we see ourselves and relate to other, breakups, divorce, and toxic abusive relationships. If you’re reclaiming your voice and rebuilding your life—I’m here to walk with you.
I, truly, believe there is no "one size fits all" to therapy, so I tailor the therapy experience to match your individual and unique needs. I'll support you in your healing journey as your "co-pilot" to help you navigate difficult emotional terrain. I aim to meet you where you are, while serving as your sound board in the passenger seat, gently pointing out your blind spots, to help you identify the best path to wellness and fulfillment for a quality life that aligns with your values. I integrate attachment theory with nervous system regulation, cognitive interventions and relational healing to help you move beyond insight alone.
I, truly, believe there is no "one size fits all" to therapy, so I tailor the therapy experience to match your individual and unique needs. I'll support you in your healing journey as your "co-pilot" to help you navigate difficult emotional terrain. I aim to meet you where you are, while serving as your sound board in the passenger seat, gently pointing out your blind spots, to help you identify the best path to wellness and fulfillment for a quality life that aligns with your values. I integrate attachment theory with nervous system regulation, cognitive interventions and relational healing to help you move beyond insight alone.
Healing is a journey and taking that first step can be truly life-changing. My name is Charles Stafford, a clinical social worker, dedicated to guiding you through life’s challenges with a compassionate, supportive approach. Having walked my own path of healing, I deeply understand the power of resilience, transformation, and growth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma, or any other life challenge, I’m here to help you regain control and find hope. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands recovery, let’s connect—I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your healing journey.
Healing is a journey and taking that first step can be truly life-changing. My name is Charles Stafford, a clinical social worker, dedicated to guiding you through life’s challenges with a compassionate, supportive approach. Having walked my own path of healing, I deeply understand the power of resilience, transformation, and growth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, anger, or trauma, or any other life challenge, I’m here to help you regain control and find hope. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands recovery, let’s connect—I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your healing journey.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognizing and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.