Schema Therapy in Catonsville, MD
Dr. Desirée N. Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CST
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Are intimacy challenges holding you back from the deep connections you deserve? Whether it's in your relationship with yourself, your partner, or your family, emotional wounds can quietly erode intimacy, leaving you feeling disconnected or unfulfilled. These challenges are often normalized, but healing is possible!
Are intimacy challenges holding you back from the deep connections you deserve? Whether it's in your relationship with yourself, your partner, or your family, emotional wounds can quietly erode intimacy, leaving you feeling disconnected or unfulfilled. These challenges are often normalized, but healing is possible!
I believe a caring, collaborative approach is the basis for growth and healing. I enjoy joining with my clients to transform stress into wholeness, peace and satisfaction. I specialize in treatment with adults seeking recovery from trauma and transformation of long standing patterns and habits. I work with individuals struggling with relationship crisis. My treatment approach draws from emotion focused, mindfulness and imagery. I use a "parts" approach when "part" of you feels one way and another "part" feels an opposite or different way. I recognize each person's unique spirituality as a component of healing in their therapy.
I believe a caring, collaborative approach is the basis for growth and healing. I enjoy joining with my clients to transform stress into wholeness, peace and satisfaction. I specialize in treatment with adults seeking recovery from trauma and transformation of long standing patterns and habits. I work with individuals struggling with relationship crisis. My treatment approach draws from emotion focused, mindfulness and imagery. I use a "parts" approach when "part" of you feels one way and another "part" feels an opposite or different way. I recognize each person's unique spirituality as a component of healing in their therapy.
While major life milestones like finishing college or launching a career are often celebrated, the reality is that these transitions can be deeply disorienting. I specialize in helping adults 18+, students, and early-career professionals navigate the "stuckness" that often accompanies these shifts. Whether you are grappling with imposter syndrome, decision paralysis, or the heavy weight of existential doubt, it is common to feel like everyone else has it figured out while you are struggling to find your footing. My goal is to help you untangle these fears, easing the pressure to perform and helping you build a life you thrive in!
While major life milestones like finishing college or launching a career are often celebrated, the reality is that these transitions can be deeply disorienting. I specialize in helping adults 18+, students, and early-career professionals navigate the "stuckness" that often accompanies these shifts. Whether you are grappling with imposter syndrome, decision paralysis, or the heavy weight of existential doubt, it is common to feel like everyone else has it figured out while you are struggling to find your footing. My goal is to help you untangle these fears, easing the pressure to perform and helping you build a life you thrive in!
Your privacy is valued. Support is here for you that is inclusive, discreet, convenient, and prioritizing you whether that’s with therapy or coaching, I am here. I will help you brave through life’s most challenging storms. We will weather them together and I’ll guide you to that beautiful rainbow on the other side. It’s there. It does exist. Every storm passes. You deserve your rainbow and I will help you create it. Change is hard. What’s hardest? Staying where you’re not meant to be. Allow me the honor to support you on your journey.
Your privacy is valued. Support is here for you that is inclusive, discreet, convenient, and prioritizing you whether that’s with therapy or coaching, I am here. I will help you brave through life’s most challenging storms. We will weather them together and I’ll guide you to that beautiful rainbow on the other side. It’s there. It does exist. Every storm passes. You deserve your rainbow and I will help you create it. Change is hard. What’s hardest? Staying where you’re not meant to be. Allow me the honor to support you on your journey.
Hello! My name is Michael and I am a therapist with a passion for helping clients overcome mental health challenges, life stressors, and anything else that is interfering with your ability to find happiness and wellness on a daily basis. I believe that all of us are on a journey to become the best versions of ourselves that we can be, and I also know that we sometimes need support and guidance along the way. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and particular areas of interest and populations I enjoy working with include ADHD (especially adults with ADHD), OCD, grief, depression, and college students.
Hello! My name is Michael and I am a therapist with a passion for helping clients overcome mental health challenges, life stressors, and anything else that is interfering with your ability to find happiness and wellness on a daily basis. I believe that all of us are on a journey to become the best versions of ourselves that we can be, and I also know that we sometimes need support and guidance along the way. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and particular areas of interest and populations I enjoy working with include ADHD (especially adults with ADHD), OCD, grief, depression, and college students.
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Past negative experiences can begin to weigh on you and affect your day-to-day life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck. You might find yourself constantly worrying, noticing patterns in your relationships that are hard to break, or feeling like you’re the common denominator without fully understanding why. At times, things can feel so heavy that you wish you wouldn’t wake up, or that life felt at least a little more manageable. You don’t have to navigate that alone. I’m here to help.
Past negative experiences can begin to weigh on you and affect your day-to-day life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck. You might find yourself constantly worrying, noticing patterns in your relationships that are hard to break, or feeling like you’re the common denominator without fully understanding why. At times, things can feel so heavy that you wish you wouldn’t wake up, or that life felt at least a little more manageable. You don’t have to navigate that alone. I’m here to help.
I draw from a variety of modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to meet you where you're at and move toward where you want to be.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the field, I help navigate depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictive behaviors, and life's transitions. I'd be honored to support you with understanding your experiences, building coping skills, resolving conflict, reducing sadness and stress, and restoring balance and alignment in your life. I believe that therapy is a partnership, driven by your goals and needs. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to address both immediate challenges and long-term growth.
I draw from a variety of modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to meet you where you're at and move toward where you want to be.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the field, I help navigate depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictive behaviors, and life's transitions. I'd be honored to support you with understanding your experiences, building coping skills, resolving conflict, reducing sadness and stress, and restoring balance and alignment in your life. I believe that therapy is a partnership, driven by your goals and needs. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to address both immediate challenges and long-term growth.
I take an eclectic approach, as I incorporate elements from Person Centered, Cognitive Theory, and Schema Therapy into sessions.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Maryland and DC. I provide individual counseling services to clients with mood disorders, anxiety, sociocultural issues, identity exploration, self-esteem struggles, family conflicts, or interpersonal relationships. In addition, I have experience working with individuals with marginalized identities, such as immigrants, racial/ethnic and gender minorities. As 1.5 generation Asian American I prioritize incorporating cultural humility into practice, in which I make a continuous effort to learn about various cultures and cultural perspectives, and utilize culturally appropriate approaches.
I take an eclectic approach, as I incorporate elements from Person Centered, Cognitive Theory, and Schema Therapy into sessions.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Maryland and DC. I provide individual counseling services to clients with mood disorders, anxiety, sociocultural issues, identity exploration, self-esteem struggles, family conflicts, or interpersonal relationships. In addition, I have experience working with individuals with marginalized identities, such as immigrants, racial/ethnic and gender minorities. As 1.5 generation Asian American I prioritize incorporating cultural humility into practice, in which I make a continuous effort to learn about various cultures and cultural perspectives, and utilize culturally appropriate approaches.
Are you anxious and stressed? Do you fear disapproval and avoid confrontation? I get it! I facilitate change by first identifying the fixed thoughts and assumptions that interfere with fulfillment. Does your relationship/marriage need tools to navigate disagreements? Childhood experiences powerfully impact our self-statements, so you won't leave our sessions without exploring your youth - - who loved you, who didn't, and how you now cope and react. Couples therapy sessions will also provide this same in-depth approach with an emphasis on communication strategies. I am also trauma-informed and treat C-PTSD clients.
Are you anxious and stressed? Do you fear disapproval and avoid confrontation? I get it! I facilitate change by first identifying the fixed thoughts and assumptions that interfere with fulfillment. Does your relationship/marriage need tools to navigate disagreements? Childhood experiences powerfully impact our self-statements, so you won't leave our sessions without exploring your youth - - who loved you, who didn't, and how you now cope and react. Couples therapy sessions will also provide this same in-depth approach with an emphasis on communication strategies. I am also trauma-informed and treat C-PTSD clients.
Tamara's Clouds INC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, MPT, LCPC, CBT, CCTP
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
I am the founder of Tamara’s Clouds Inc. I started this company in 2009 with aspirations of empowering humanity. I believe that each person has a past that is transporting them into their future. My approach is to craft a trusted and non-judgmental environment, while fostering truth and liberation with every client.
I am the founder of Tamara’s Clouds Inc. I started this company in 2009 with aspirations of empowering humanity. I believe that each person has a past that is transporting them into their future. My approach is to craft a trusted and non-judgmental environment, while fostering truth and liberation with every client.
Welcome to a space where you can finally take a breath. Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate the weight of it alone. Whether you're seeking to heal from the past, manage daily stress, or simply understand yourself better, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your story.
Welcome to a space where you can finally take a breath. Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate the weight of it alone. Whether you're seeking to heal from the past, manage daily stress, or simply understand yourself better, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your story.
Leslie
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Leslie Holley is a Nationally Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC (MD, DC, VA, MO) who earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from DePaul University where she also taught masters level clinical counseling courses as an adjunct professor. Currently, she is the owner of Healing-Circle, LLC a private counseling practice, in Silver Spring, MD. Leslie holds space for her clients and is responsive. She reminds her clients that therapy is where they choose themselves.
Leslie Holley is a Nationally Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC (MD, DC, VA, MO) who earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from DePaul University where she also taught masters level clinical counseling courses as an adjunct professor. Currently, she is the owner of Healing-Circle, LLC a private counseling practice, in Silver Spring, MD. Leslie holds space for her clients and is responsive. She reminds her clients that therapy is where they choose themselves.
My therapeutic approach combines CBT, ACT, mindfulness, schema therapy, and medical hypnosis to guide you through life’s unexpected challenges with clarity and confidence.
As a clinical health psychologist, I work with adults (18+) to support the connection between mental and physical health. I specialize in areas like perinatal mood, anxiety, trauma and adjustment challenges, infertility; recovery from physical injury or hospitalization; insomnia; chronic pain; oncology; digestive health; illness-related changes; weight management; and preparing for or adjusting to surgeries like bariatrics or transplants. I take an evidence-based, compassionate approach to care, tailoring strategies to your unique needs to help you feel supported and empowered on your journey.
My therapeutic approach combines CBT, ACT, mindfulness, schema therapy, and medical hypnosis to guide you through life’s unexpected challenges with clarity and confidence.
As a clinical health psychologist, I work with adults (18+) to support the connection between mental and physical health. I specialize in areas like perinatal mood, anxiety, trauma and adjustment challenges, infertility; recovery from physical injury or hospitalization; insomnia; chronic pain; oncology; digestive health; illness-related changes; weight management; and preparing for or adjusting to surgeries like bariatrics or transplants. I take an evidence-based, compassionate approach to care, tailoring strategies to your unique needs to help you feel supported and empowered on your journey.
I believe therapy is a journey. I feel honored to be involved in the first steps as well as helping people along when they have been "traveling" for years. In many ways, therapy can be seen as an exciting adventure, one that helps you know, accept, and love yourself better than before.
I believe therapy is a journey. I feel honored to be involved in the first steps as well as helping people along when they have been "traveling" for years. In many ways, therapy can be seen as an exciting adventure, one that helps you know, accept, and love yourself better than before.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, ADHD, depression, or family challenges start to take over. You may find yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to slow down, sort through what’s happening, and discover practical tools for lasting change. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience, improving relationships, and helping you feel more confident and in control of your life.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, ADHD, depression, or family challenges start to take over. You may find yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to slow down, sort through what’s happening, and discover practical tools for lasting change. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience, improving relationships, and helping you feel more confident and in control of your life.
I am a Psychological Associate who specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and their families through traumatic, emotional conflicts and emotional concerns. I provide individual and group therapy and use a variety of evidence-based methods. I am particularly interested in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with various life stressors and exploring trauma factors. I am cognitive-behaviorally trained and borrow skills from other modalities of psychology such as person-centered, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Gestalt Therapy.
I am a Psychological Associate who specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and their families through traumatic, emotional conflicts and emotional concerns. I provide individual and group therapy and use a variety of evidence-based methods. I am particularly interested in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with various life stressors and exploring trauma factors. I am cognitive-behaviorally trained and borrow skills from other modalities of psychology such as person-centered, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Gestalt Therapy.
Hi there, I'm glad you're here! Reaching out for support takes courage, and you deserve to be met with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care.
I approach therapy as a human centered and collaborative process, not a one-size-fit's all. I value everyone's unique identities and backgrounds, and attempt to introduce tools and approaches that best align with who you are and where you're at in life.
I believe that you have the ability to feel better and achieve your goals, and my role is to be your educated guide throughout the entire journey.
Developing our therapeutic relationship is my first priority in treatment!
Hi there, I'm glad you're here! Reaching out for support takes courage, and you deserve to be met with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care.
I approach therapy as a human centered and collaborative process, not a one-size-fit's all. I value everyone's unique identities and backgrounds, and attempt to introduce tools and approaches that best align with who you are and where you're at in life.
I believe that you have the ability to feel better and achieve your goals, and my role is to be your educated guide throughout the entire journey.
Developing our therapeutic relationship is my first priority in treatment!
I specialize in trauma and identity work using EMDR, schema therapy, and trauma-informed CBT.
You may appear high-functioning on the outside but are desperate on the inside. Maybe you’re carrying trauma, stuck in painful relationship cycles, or battling anxiety, grief, or a deep sense of disconnection. You want clarity, peace, and healing—but more than anything, you want to feel like yourself again. You’re ready to understand the “why” behind your struggles, not just talk about the latest crisis. You’re looking for something deeper—a space to be real, to be safe, and to begin to untangle what’s been holding you back.
I specialize in trauma and identity work using EMDR, schema therapy, and trauma-informed CBT.
You may appear high-functioning on the outside but are desperate on the inside. Maybe you’re carrying trauma, stuck in painful relationship cycles, or battling anxiety, grief, or a deep sense of disconnection. You want clarity, peace, and healing—but more than anything, you want to feel like yourself again. You’re ready to understand the “why” behind your struggles, not just talk about the latest crisis. You’re looking for something deeper—a space to be real, to be safe, and to begin to untangle what’s been holding you back.
I've been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years and enjoy helping people learn how their minds work. Throughout my career, I've worked with adolescents and adults of all ages, individuals, couples and families. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy. My counseling philosophy is rooted in existential and spiritual traditions with particular emphasis on the inherent human need for meaningful connection in life. From this perspective, the ultimate goal of therapy is to optimize our connection to ourselves, others, and a meaningful spiritual life.
I've been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years and enjoy helping people learn how their minds work. Throughout my career, I've worked with adolescents and adults of all ages, individuals, couples and families. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy. My counseling philosophy is rooted in existential and spiritual traditions with particular emphasis on the inherent human need for meaningful connection in life. From this perspective, the ultimate goal of therapy is to optimize our connection to ourselves, others, and a meaningful spiritual life.
Lia’s approach to therapy is rooted in a compassionate understanding of the needs of her clients. She provides a validating and peaceful environment to walk beside her clients on their journey toward developing compassion, empathy, and acceptance toward themselves and others.
Lia’s approach to therapy is rooted in a compassionate understanding of the needs of her clients. She provides a validating and peaceful environment to walk beside her clients on their journey toward developing compassion, empathy, and acceptance toward themselves and others.
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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.