Schema Therapy in Potomac, MD
There is a particular kind of courage it takes to seek therapy, to decide that understanding yourself more fully is worth the vulnerability of being truly witnessed by another person. The people who find their way to Diverleaf are often carrying more than they show. Thoughtful, perceptive, capable, and tired in a way that rest alone cannot touch. Whether you are navigating a specific season of life and need focused, time-limited support, or you are ready for deeper, longer-term work that addresses the patterns beneath the patterns, there is a place for you here. Therapy can be meaningful at any length and transformative at any stage
There is a particular kind of courage it takes to seek therapy, to decide that understanding yourself more fully is worth the vulnerability of being truly witnessed by another person. The people who find their way to Diverleaf are often carrying more than they show. Thoughtful, perceptive, capable, and tired in a way that rest alone cannot touch. Whether you are navigating a specific season of life and need focused, time-limited support, or you are ready for deeper, longer-term work that addresses the patterns beneath the patterns, there is a place for you here. Therapy can be meaningful at any length and transformative at any stage
Hi, my name is Melody (she/her). I am a licensed social worker in MD, DC, and VA. I have experience working with people across the lifespan and with issues related to parenting, trauma, identity confusion, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+, and life changes. My goal as a therapist is to provide an authentic and nonjudgmental space for ALL people. I believe that having a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions is essential for healing and resilience.
Hi, my name is Melody (she/her). I am a licensed social worker in MD, DC, and VA. I have experience working with people across the lifespan and with issues related to parenting, trauma, identity confusion, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+, and life changes. My goal as a therapist is to provide an authentic and nonjudgmental space for ALL people. I believe that having a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions is essential for healing and resilience.
0, CPT, schema therapy, and cognitive therapy.
It's hard to know how to choose a counselor. I'm happy to meet for an hour at no charge to help you find someone. I believe that one's thinking and beliefs are important, but certainly there is an emotional component that is key as well. I find that people feel a lot better when they feel their lives are moving forward. I am best at anxiety trauma, and panic. I enjoy working with couples, singles who are dating, and people struggling with fatigue. I have much experience with fire service personnel and some experience with military. I have an interest in working with the law inforcement community. I do EMDR 2.0.
0, CPT, schema therapy, and cognitive therapy.
It's hard to know how to choose a counselor. I'm happy to meet for an hour at no charge to help you find someone. I believe that one's thinking and beliefs are important, but certainly there is an emotional component that is key as well. I find that people feel a lot better when they feel their lives are moving forward. I am best at anxiety trauma, and panic. I enjoy working with couples, singles who are dating, and people struggling with fatigue. I have much experience with fire service personnel and some experience with military. I have an interest in working with the law inforcement community. I do EMDR 2.0.
Nice to meet you! I believe therapy isn’t about “fixing” you it’s about creating a safe nonjudgmental space where you can uncover what’s truly affecting your life and begin to move forward. I work with individuals striving for excellence, those who carry the weight of trauma, generational patterns, or high expectations, yet continue to push forward in their personal and professional lives. In our work together, you’ll have a space to pause, reflect, and connect the dots between past experiences and how they show up today whether in relationships, self-esteem, emotional regulation, or anxiety and depression.
Nice to meet you! I believe therapy isn’t about “fixing” you it’s about creating a safe nonjudgmental space where you can uncover what’s truly affecting your life and begin to move forward. I work with individuals striving for excellence, those who carry the weight of trauma, generational patterns, or high expectations, yet continue to push forward in their personal and professional lives. In our work together, you’ll have a space to pause, reflect, and connect the dots between past experiences and how they show up today whether in relationships, self-esteem, emotional regulation, or anxiety and depression.
Authentically U Counseling, LLC - Marilyn Spenadel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, ACS
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
WELCOME to your Therapeutic HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENRICHMENT CENTER. Do you want to learn to go with the flow DAILY, live in the here and now, and manage uncertainty? As an experienced Somatic Integrative Psychotherapist, Spiritual Coach I specialize in helping individuals gain insight and mind/body & spiritual strength. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can collaborate to help you accept feelings, let go of mind/body connections to stress, trauma, illness and triggers. Our body CERTAINLY hears what our mind says! By using healing techniques, you can let go of epigenetic traumas by their roots to become unstuck.
WELCOME to your Therapeutic HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENRICHMENT CENTER. Do you want to learn to go with the flow DAILY, live in the here and now, and manage uncertainty? As an experienced Somatic Integrative Psychotherapist, Spiritual Coach I specialize in helping individuals gain insight and mind/body & spiritual strength. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can collaborate to help you accept feelings, let go of mind/body connections to stress, trauma, illness and triggers. Our body CERTAINLY hears what our mind says! By using healing techniques, you can let go of epigenetic traumas by their roots to become unstuck.
You appear to have it all together but feel disconnected from yourself and loved ones. You're the parent who loves deeply but struggles to connect, the professional succeeding while battling anxiety, the young adult overwhelmed by life's pressures. Your relationships feel transactional, your achievements feel hollow, and you're exhausted from perfectionism. You want authentic connection but don't know how to stop performing. You need someone who understands that looking successful and feeling fulfilled are completely different things.
You appear to have it all together but feel disconnected from yourself and loved ones. You're the parent who loves deeply but struggles to connect, the professional succeeding while battling anxiety, the young adult overwhelmed by life's pressures. Your relationships feel transactional, your achievements feel hollow, and you're exhausted from perfectionism. You want authentic connection but don't know how to stop performing. You need someone who understands that looking successful and feeling fulfilled are completely different things.
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.
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My approach is collaborative, with specializations in IFS, CPT, TF-CBT, DBT, ERP, Schema Therapy, art therapy, and somatic tools.
Growth starts with the courage to get curious about yourself. Every part of you has a story. As a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), military veteran, and sports coach, I help people navigate painful experiences, overwhelming emotions, burnout, performance pressure, and relationship challenges. Therapy is your safe space to unpack what feels heavy, build resilience, deepen insight, increase curiosity and self-compassion, and create meaningful change in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. You do not have to do this alone- this is your invitation to choose transformation from surviving to thriving.
My approach is collaborative, with specializations in IFS, CPT, TF-CBT, DBT, ERP, Schema Therapy, art therapy, and somatic tools.
Growth starts with the courage to get curious about yourself. Every part of you has a story. As a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), military veteran, and sports coach, I help people navigate painful experiences, overwhelming emotions, burnout, performance pressure, and relationship challenges. Therapy is your safe space to unpack what feels heavy, build resilience, deepen insight, increase curiosity and self-compassion, and create meaningful change in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. You do not have to do this alone- this is your invitation to choose transformation from surviving to thriving.
Welcome to my page! Now offering weekend and evening availability for added flexibility. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or relational problems? Navigating these feelings, stressors, and adverse life events by ourselves can be very challenging. And taking time out of your day to work on these issues can seem so daunting at times but the long-term benefits of working for yourself are worth it in the long run! Entering therapy is an opportunity to receive guidance to live a happier and more authentic life; as your therapist I am here to help you through this journey!
Welcome to my page! Now offering weekend and evening availability for added flexibility. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or relational problems? Navigating these feelings, stressors, and adverse life events by ourselves can be very challenging. And taking time out of your day to work on these issues can seem so daunting at times but the long-term benefits of working for yourself are worth it in the long run! Entering therapy is an opportunity to receive guidance to live a happier and more authentic life; as your therapist I am here to help you through this journey!
Are you looking for support to navigate a planned or unplanned life transition? Or perhaps feeling lost upon realizing that you seemed to have “misplaced” your SELF while simply living life? With over 23 years in practice, Christy helps her clients both individual and couples, navigate these life transitions with mindfulness and compassion, recover a sense of Self, and live in your most authentic Self.
Are you looking for support to navigate a planned or unplanned life transition? Or perhaps feeling lost upon realizing that you seemed to have “misplaced” your SELF while simply living life? With over 23 years in practice, Christy helps her clients both individual and couples, navigate these life transitions with mindfulness and compassion, recover a sense of Self, and live in your most authentic Self.
I integrate Attachment Theory, Schema Therapy, IFS, CBT as well as Gottman Method to help you and your relationship have the best chance at success.
Dr. Ricaurte has worked with diverse individual of different races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations in a variety of settings. Dr. Ricaurte is fluent in Spanish both written and spoken and welcomes the chance to work with Spanish speaking clients. She is an advocate, educator, and therapist, focusing her work on issues related to human sexuality and human rights. Dr. Ricaurte has conducted research on factors that influence relationship satisfaction, conflict, and compromise among interfaith couples.
I integrate Attachment Theory, Schema Therapy, IFS, CBT as well as Gottman Method to help you and your relationship have the best chance at success.
Dr. Ricaurte has worked with diverse individual of different races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations in a variety of settings. Dr. Ricaurte is fluent in Spanish both written and spoken and welcomes the chance to work with Spanish speaking clients. She is an advocate, educator, and therapist, focusing her work on issues related to human sexuality and human rights. Dr. Ricaurte has conducted research on factors that influence relationship satisfaction, conflict, and compromise among interfaith couples.
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.
Rose Bleiweis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Clients often come to me when they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in the midst of a hard season and want a space to feel understood while figuring out how to move forward. I work with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and the impact of early experiences. As a women's mental health trained provider, I specialize in supporting women through reproductive journeys, including infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, and early motherhood, as well as postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, ambivalence, and the daily challenges of parenting.
Clients often come to me when they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in the midst of a hard season and want a space to feel understood while figuring out how to move forward. I work with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and the impact of early experiences. As a women's mental health trained provider, I specialize in supporting women through reproductive journeys, including infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, and early motherhood, as well as postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, ambivalence, and the daily challenges of parenting.
Welcome! As an experienced first responder well-versed in treating complex trauma, I understand the unique challenges that can arise from high-stress environments and difficult life experiences. Whether you're seeking therapy for personal growth, support with trauma, or psychological testing for deeper insights, I’m here to offer a compassionate and informed approach. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental space where we can explore your needs and work together on strategies that foster healing, resilience, and well-being. Let’s embark on this journey toward clarity and emotional strength together.
Welcome! As an experienced first responder well-versed in treating complex trauma, I understand the unique challenges that can arise from high-stress environments and difficult life experiences. Whether you're seeking therapy for personal growth, support with trauma, or psychological testing for deeper insights, I’m here to offer a compassionate and informed approach. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental space where we can explore your needs and work together on strategies that foster healing, resilience, and well-being. Let’s embark on this journey toward clarity and emotional strength together.
I work with adults, teens, and kids who struggle to express themselves effectively, navigate challenges in relationships, and heal from difficult past experiences. I often see adults who are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated after trying to manage symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or depression on their own. Many of the teens and kids that I see feel a lot of pressure to perform better in school, have difficulties around interacting with their parents or peers, or struggle to motivate themselves without relying on self-criticism. My clients often want skills and strategies so we spend time discussing and practicing them together.
I work with adults, teens, and kids who struggle to express themselves effectively, navigate challenges in relationships, and heal from difficult past experiences. I often see adults who are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated after trying to manage symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or depression on their own. Many of the teens and kids that I see feel a lot of pressure to perform better in school, have difficulties around interacting with their parents or peers, or struggle to motivate themselves without relying on self-criticism. My clients often want skills and strategies so we spend time discussing and practicing them together.
Michelle’s most rewarding aspect of working with the individual served, is ensuring that their physical and emotional state are addressed. Helping the client to understand and process trauma and micro-trauma that impacts every area of functioning. She assist clients with identifying barriers and challenges, providing and exploring positive coping strategies, cognitive restructuring, resources, support, empathy, compassion, and effective quality of care to increase the clients likelihood of meeting their desired personal goals for success. She helps individuals with exploring their past and present to help them understand themselves.
Michelle’s most rewarding aspect of working with the individual served, is ensuring that their physical and emotional state are addressed. Helping the client to understand and process trauma and micro-trauma that impacts every area of functioning. She assist clients with identifying barriers and challenges, providing and exploring positive coping strategies, cognitive restructuring, resources, support, empathy, compassion, and effective quality of care to increase the clients likelihood of meeting their desired personal goals for success. She helps individuals with exploring their past and present to help them understand themselves.
Are you 18+ and struggling with anxiety, sadness, loss, stress, relationship challenges, or work pressures? Unresolved trauma or difficult childhood experiences may be affecting your relationships and sense of safety. You may appear high-functioning on the outside, but feel stuck or overwhelmed on the inside. With over 16 years as a Clinical Psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, ADHD, relationship issues, OCD, and life transitions. I help perfectionists, overachievers, trauma survivors, caregivers, and others find clarity, build confidence, and navigate crisis or change with compassion and support.
Are you 18+ and struggling with anxiety, sadness, loss, stress, relationship challenges, or work pressures? Unresolved trauma or difficult childhood experiences may be affecting your relationships and sense of safety. You may appear high-functioning on the outside, but feel stuck or overwhelmed on the inside. With over 16 years as a Clinical Psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, ADHD, relationship issues, OCD, and life transitions. I help perfectionists, overachievers, trauma survivors, caregivers, and others find clarity, build confidence, and navigate crisis or change with compassion and support.
Feeling angry, ashamed, discouraged, or alone?
You're not alone- we've all been there before. But the good news is, you don't have to stay there. By reaching out to Built to Win Counseling Services, you're taking the first step towards healing and growth in a space of unconditional positive regard and understanding.
At Built to Win, we specialize in creating an authentic environment for healing from abandonment wounds, low self-esteem, and trauma bonding. Through evidence-based practices, we'll guide you in learning and implementing self-regulation skills to help you navigate life's challenges.
Reclaim your life with Built to Win!
Feeling angry, ashamed, discouraged, or alone?
You're not alone- we've all been there before. But the good news is, you don't have to stay there. By reaching out to Built to Win Counseling Services, you're taking the first step towards healing and growth in a space of unconditional positive regard and understanding.
At Built to Win, we specialize in creating an authentic environment for healing from abandonment wounds, low self-esteem, and trauma bonding. Through evidence-based practices, we'll guide you in learning and implementing self-regulation skills to help you navigate life's challenges.
Reclaim your life with Built to Win!
At some point, everyone has experienced some sort of emotional distress whether it be the illness or death of a loved one, the pain of a divorce, a traumatic experience from childhood, or even the demands of everyday life. If you're thinking you may need some help to get through something new or something from the past, you're probably right. I want to help. I am extremely dedicated to helping my clients heal, improve their lives, and reach their own personal goals. If you're concerned that you might be "too much" for a psychotheraist, I definitely want to help. Everyone desires to heal from their emotional distress.
At some point, everyone has experienced some sort of emotional distress whether it be the illness or death of a loved one, the pain of a divorce, a traumatic experience from childhood, or even the demands of everyday life. If you're thinking you may need some help to get through something new or something from the past, you're probably right. I want to help. I am extremely dedicated to helping my clients heal, improve their lives, and reach their own personal goals. If you're concerned that you might be "too much" for a psychotheraist, I definitely want to help. Everyone desires to heal from their emotional distress.
Hello and Welcome from Portal Psychotherapy; A queer, multicultural and integrative therapeutic practice committed to honoring your story, tending to your wounds and finding meaning in life's in-between spaces.
As a queer first-generation American and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C/LCSW) myself, I believe your identity and experiences are deserving of thoughtful exploration, witnessing and celebration. Guided by systemic and non-pathologizing psychological perspectives, our work together centers on meeting you where you are and moving at the pace of safety and consent.
Hello and Welcome from Portal Psychotherapy; A queer, multicultural and integrative therapeutic practice committed to honoring your story, tending to your wounds and finding meaning in life's in-between spaces.
As a queer first-generation American and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C/LCSW) myself, I believe your identity and experiences are deserving of thoughtful exploration, witnessing and celebration. Guided by systemic and non-pathologizing psychological perspectives, our work together centers on meeting you where you are and moving at the pace of safety and consent.
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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.