Schema Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
Nikki Rubin, Psy.D., A Psychological Corporation
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (including OCD), depression, shame or guilt, negative self-judgments, perfectionism, grief, a sense of feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from themselves or others. My aim is to help you increase psychological flexibility through mindfulness and evidence-based practices in the service of creating more space in your life to identify, connect to, and act in alignment with your own values. I want to help you build the life that you want even in the presence of struggle. I offer individual therapy.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (including OCD), depression, shame or guilt, negative self-judgments, perfectionism, grief, a sense of feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from themselves or others. My aim is to help you increase psychological flexibility through mindfulness and evidence-based practices in the service of creating more space in your life to identify, connect to, and act in alignment with your own values. I want to help you build the life that you want even in the presence of struggle. I offer individual therapy.
Our lives are like pieces of a puzzle. How we choose to put them together is among the most important decisions we make. As a professional with years of experience, I am committed to helping my clients assemble these pieces as productively as possible, working towards goals of happiness, growth, success, and personal fulfillment. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego.
Our lives are like pieces of a puzzle. How we choose to put them together is among the most important decisions we make. As a professional with years of experience, I am committed to helping my clients assemble these pieces as productively as possible, working towards goals of happiness, growth, success, and personal fulfillment. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego.
I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults across a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity issues. My background as a clinical director in residential treatment has shaped a thoughtful, compassionate approach to care. I enjoy supporting clients through both major life transitions and the everyday challenges that impact emotional well-being, helping them build insight, coping skills, and a greater sense of balance in their lives.
I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults across a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity issues. My background as a clinical director in residential treatment has shaped a thoughtful, compassionate approach to care. I enjoy supporting clients through both major life transitions and the everyday challenges that impact emotional well-being, helping them build insight, coping skills, and a greater sense of balance in their lives.
If you have difficulty forgiving yourself for what you have done, said, or failed to say, have relationship conflict, feel down, anxious, have trauma or religious trauma, you need a therapist who is empathetic, knowledgeable, & experienced. In my many years practicing I've had the pleasure of teaching, writing, and treating individuals, couples, and families with vastly different problems. As everyone is different, I adapt to your particular needs. I listen and I partner with you to accomplish what works best for you as I know a wide array of treatment approaches. In fact, I have taught them. Please feel welcome to call me.
If you have difficulty forgiving yourself for what you have done, said, or failed to say, have relationship conflict, feel down, anxious, have trauma or religious trauma, you need a therapist who is empathetic, knowledgeable, & experienced. In my many years practicing I've had the pleasure of teaching, writing, and treating individuals, couples, and families with vastly different problems. As everyone is different, I adapt to your particular needs. I listen and I partner with you to accomplish what works best for you as I know a wide array of treatment approaches. In fact, I have taught them. Please feel welcome to call me.
My passion is to help individuals navigate life's challenges and develop resilience to cope with stress and adversity. I firmly believe in the transformative power of therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to uncover their strengths, untangle their struggles, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. I also believe in empowering my clients with the tools and skills they need to manage their mental health beyond therapy.
My passion is to help individuals navigate life's challenges and develop resilience to cope with stress and adversity. I firmly believe in the transformative power of therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to uncover their strengths, untangle their struggles, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. I also believe in empowering my clients with the tools and skills they need to manage their mental health beyond therapy.
Many of us walk around every day wearing some version of a mask. Some of us do so to protect or take care of others, some of us wear the mask to fit in, and some of us wear it because of shame. My hope is that everyone I work with becomes a little bit more comfortable with the person underneath the mask-- their true authentic self. My practice tends to focus on working with individuals from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ-identified and BIPOC. I truly believe the therapeutic relationship can be a healing one, and be the first step in taking off your mask.
Many of us walk around every day wearing some version of a mask. Some of us do so to protect or take care of others, some of us wear the mask to fit in, and some of us wear it because of shame. My hope is that everyone I work with becomes a little bit more comfortable with the person underneath the mask-- their true authentic self. My practice tends to focus on working with individuals from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ-identified and BIPOC. I truly believe the therapeutic relationship can be a healing one, and be the first step in taking off your mask.
Life can get complicated, and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, and 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated, and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, and 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Overcoming life's challenges may seem daunting, but I assure you it's possible. For years, I've successfully helped clients conquer trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationships, job related challenges, and loss. Witnessing their transformation and offering hope in these areas has been incredibly fulfilling. My ultimate passion lies in empowering clients to achieve their goals. Ct statement “I was able to sit in it (discomfort)...that meant a lot to me and my life...feeling much better since doing EMDR...life changing”. A.L.
Overcoming life's challenges may seem daunting, but I assure you it's possible. For years, I've successfully helped clients conquer trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationships, job related challenges, and loss. Witnessing their transformation and offering hope in these areas has been incredibly fulfilling. My ultimate passion lies in empowering clients to achieve their goals. Ct statement “I was able to sit in it (discomfort)...that meant a lot to me and my life...feeling much better since doing EMDR...life changing”. A.L.
I’m an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD. As a clinical faculty member in UCLA’s Psychology Ph.D. program, I train graduate students in evidence-based therapy. I am also the director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, a group practice dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy. I have a deep, personal commitment to providing the most cutting-edge, science-based therapy interventions to my clients so they get better faster.
I’m an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD. As a clinical faculty member in UCLA’s Psychology Ph.D. program, I train graduate students in evidence-based therapy. I am also the director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, a group practice dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy. I have a deep, personal commitment to providing the most cutting-edge, science-based therapy interventions to my clients so they get better faster.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges can make everyday life feel exhausting—especially when the coping tools that once worked no longer do. My clients want relief, clarity, and a way to feel more like themselves again. Together, we work to shift unhelpful patterns, build self-compassion, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with what matters most—so you can move through life with greater confidence and ease.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges can make everyday life feel exhausting—especially when the coping tools that once worked no longer do. My clients want relief, clarity, and a way to feel more like themselves again. Together, we work to shift unhelpful patterns, build self-compassion, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with what matters most—so you can move through life with greater confidence and ease.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My mission is the education of the whole person by exploring how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and supportive in starting our healing process. I am client-centered and use modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and other interventions based on the client's presenting concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My mission is the education of the whole person by exploring how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and supportive in starting our healing process. I am client-centered and use modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and other interventions based on the client's presenting concerns.
I offer therapy to adults and adolescents who wish to explore, understand, and potentially change their relationships with themselves and others. Often my work addresses issues of depression, self-criticism and self-abuse, patterns of relational instability, and unacknowledged or unexpressed parts of oneself. My therapeutic relationships tend to be longer-term and unfold in a context of warmth, consistency, and compassionate curiosity. In addition to listening for a patient's conscious and unconscious content, I also use the therapist-patient relationship as an important source of information about goals, needs, and interventions.
I offer therapy to adults and adolescents who wish to explore, understand, and potentially change their relationships with themselves and others. Often my work addresses issues of depression, self-criticism and self-abuse, patterns of relational instability, and unacknowledged or unexpressed parts of oneself. My therapeutic relationships tend to be longer-term and unfold in a context of warmth, consistency, and compassionate curiosity. In addition to listening for a patient's conscious and unconscious content, I also use the therapist-patient relationship as an important source of information about goals, needs, and interventions.
Welcome! I'm Andrew, I’d be honored to join you on your therapy journey. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s weighing on you, to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck. I work especially well with clients navigating relationship stress—romantic, family, or work—or carrying trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or ADHD. My holistic mind-body approach supports deep, lasting change. I’m down-to-earth and laid-back, direct or lighthearted when needed. My goal is to meet you where you are at and help you truly thrive and reach your full potential. I work well with artists, HSPs, and high achievers.
Welcome! I'm Andrew, I’d be honored to join you on your therapy journey. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s weighing on you, to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck. I work especially well with clients navigating relationship stress—romantic, family, or work—or carrying trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or ADHD. My holistic mind-body approach supports deep, lasting change. I’m down-to-earth and laid-back, direct or lighthearted when needed. My goal is to meet you where you are at and help you truly thrive and reach your full potential. I work well with artists, HSPs, and high achievers.
I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience working as a psychiatric social worker at Los Angeles County. I’ve worked as a therapist doing counseling, biopsychosocial assessments, creating treatment plan, crisis intervention and case management. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, incarceration, family dynamic, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse.
I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience working as a psychiatric social worker at Los Angeles County. I’ve worked as a therapist doing counseling, biopsychosocial assessments, creating treatment plan, crisis intervention and case management. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, incarceration, family dynamic, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse.
Relationships are one of the most important components of our lives. They bring us happiness and joy but they have their fair share of challenges but sex shouldn't be one of them. When sex issues keep you from maintaining and obtaining healthy relationships than its time to seek support. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who struggle with sexual disorders, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, difficulty with sexual performance and/or arousal.
Relationships are one of the most important components of our lives. They bring us happiness and joy but they have their fair share of challenges but sex shouldn't be one of them. When sex issues keep you from maintaining and obtaining healthy relationships than its time to seek support. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who struggle with sexual disorders, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, difficulty with sexual performance and/or arousal.
My approach is client-centered and integrative, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapies.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working across psychiatric inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. I have provided individual, group, and family therapy with adults facing a wide range of challenges, and I specialize in treating complex and co-occurring conditions, including mood, trauma-related, and anxiety disorders, as well as psychosis, interpersonal, and occupational difficulties.
My approach is client-centered and integrative, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapies.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working across psychiatric inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. I have provided individual, group, and family therapy with adults facing a wide range of challenges, and I specialize in treating complex and co-occurring conditions, including mood, trauma-related, and anxiety disorders, as well as psychosis, interpersonal, and occupational difficulties.
As a psychotherapist who is deeply engaged in therapy with people who have trouble ‘Fitting- in’, please be assured that you can talk to me. I will help you accept and manage your thoughts, feelings and life experiences constructively. I want to help you find the relief and way forward you may need. And I will help you achieve the personal growth and direction you desire.
As a psychotherapist who is deeply engaged in therapy with people who have trouble ‘Fitting- in’, please be assured that you can talk to me. I will help you accept and manage your thoughts, feelings and life experiences constructively. I want to help you find the relief and way forward you may need. And I will help you achieve the personal growth and direction you desire.
I specialize in working with adults whom are struggling with an array of mental health needs and relational impairments related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, addiction, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, and motivation. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe space to explore their inner experience(s) and the impact it has on their current functioning and overall well-being.
I specialize in working with adults whom are struggling with an array of mental health needs and relational impairments related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, addiction, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, and motivation. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe space to explore their inner experience(s) and the impact it has on their current functioning and overall well-being.
Counseling services are provided to help couples, families, and individuals who experience issues dealing with life transitions, divorce, marital issues, self-fulfillment, personal growth, anxiety, depression and other discomforts that can cause major issues in their day to day lives. I will help clients to understand themselves, set goals, think positively, and gain independence in their thoughts and abilities. I find that most of my clients are looking to find a decrease in stress, acceptance, love, and strength to move on to the next part in their life.
Counseling services are provided to help couples, families, and individuals who experience issues dealing with life transitions, divorce, marital issues, self-fulfillment, personal growth, anxiety, depression and other discomforts that can cause major issues in their day to day lives. I will help clients to understand themselves, set goals, think positively, and gain independence in their thoughts and abilities. I find that most of my clients are looking to find a decrease in stress, acceptance, love, and strength to move on to the next part in their life.
I truly enjoy working with clients who are seeking understanding of themselves and wanting to create some change in their lives. I also understand that true intimacy is created from the client-patient relationship, therefore it is tantamount to find the right therapist that you (the patient) feels safe/comfortable enough to say anything that is needed in order to illicit insight/change. I ask that all my clients outline specific therapeutic goals so that together we be clear as to our purpose and stay the course of treatment. I am client-focused and open to feedback since treatment is made for the client.
I truly enjoy working with clients who are seeking understanding of themselves and wanting to create some change in their lives. I also understand that true intimacy is created from the client-patient relationship, therefore it is tantamount to find the right therapist that you (the patient) feels safe/comfortable enough to say anything that is needed in order to illicit insight/change. I ask that all my clients outline specific therapeutic goals so that together we be clear as to our purpose and stay the course of treatment. I am client-focused and open to feedback since treatment is made for the client.
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Schema Therapy Therapists
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.