Schema Therapy in Towson, MD
Kathryn Parke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
3 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking for freedom from anxiety, and freedom from shame and negative feelings about yourself, and relief from the impact of traumatic events in your past, I can help. My clients find relief from problems like chronic worry and over-thinking, self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy and shame, unsatisfying or painful relationships, poor sleep and feelings of overwhelm. I am a strong ally of the LBGTQIA+ community.
If you are looking for freedom from anxiety, and freedom from shame and negative feelings about yourself, and relief from the impact of traumatic events in your past, I can help. My clients find relief from problems like chronic worry and over-thinking, self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy and shame, unsatisfying or painful relationships, poor sleep and feelings of overwhelm. I am a strong ally of the LBGTQIA+ community.
Ibrahim Bukhari, Counselor-in-Training, uses Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), two evidence-based, transdiagnostic approaches that target underlying patterns rather than isolated symptoms.
Ibrahim provides a supportive, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. He works with individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and longstanding personality patterns.
Ibrahim Bukhari, Counselor-in-Training, uses Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), two evidence-based, transdiagnostic approaches that target underlying patterns rather than isolated symptoms.
Ibrahim provides a supportive, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. He works with individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and longstanding personality patterns.
If you're looking for growth and/or healing- if you feel motivated by pressing questions about life, specifically your own- then let's start talking! I aim to be a relational and interactive self-help book, with a focus on existential themes. Sessions with me feel friendly, but still personal, analytical, and occasionally emotional. I’ll likely try to teach you words, phrases, concepts, and practices I find useful. Think of me as a consultant for thinking and feeling your way through life.
If you're looking for growth and/or healing- if you feel motivated by pressing questions about life, specifically your own- then let's start talking! I aim to be a relational and interactive self-help book, with a focus on existential themes. Sessions with me feel friendly, but still personal, analytical, and occasionally emotional. I’ll likely try to teach you words, phrases, concepts, and practices I find useful. Think of me as a consultant for thinking and feeling your way through life.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship in which I help people to achieve insights, form more effective ways of coping with stress, and make positive changes in their lives. In this regard, I see my role as a sort of emotional personal trainer and I tend to relate to my clients with a warm and empathic style. Additionally, I employ an integrative approach to treatment with individuals involving both insight oriented therapy and behavioral interventions to help people achieve their goals.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship in which I help people to achieve insights, form more effective ways of coping with stress, and make positive changes in their lives. In this regard, I see my role as a sort of emotional personal trainer and I tend to relate to my clients with a warm and empathic style. Additionally, I employ an integrative approach to treatment with individuals involving both insight oriented therapy and behavioral interventions to help people achieve their goals.
I work primarily with relationships and individuals navigating transitions of their 20s and 30s. Maybe you're building a career, becoming a parent, entering a romantic commitment, or figuring out who you are outside of these things. Whatever changes you're experiencing, we’ll be curious about them together. My aim isn't to move you toward a particular outcome, but to help you get more in touch with what you want and what makes you feel alive.
I work primarily with relationships and individuals navigating transitions of their 20s and 30s. Maybe you're building a career, becoming a parent, entering a romantic commitment, or figuring out who you are outside of these things. Whatever changes you're experiencing, we’ll be curious about them together. My aim isn't to move you toward a particular outcome, but to help you get more in touch with what you want and what makes you feel alive.
You made your own meals, applied to school solo, and left home as soon as you could. You survived relentless drama growing up. No longer reliant on the unreliable your life is solid now yet, you are struggling with anxiety and depression. Years ago you found parent surrogates, mostly guys that were no good for you except they gave you attention. Your choices in partners/company made it clear you believed every negative thing you were told. You are still paying for those young choices. Relationships with 'good people' feel complicated. You learned to trust others with nothing and always have a backup.
You made your own meals, applied to school solo, and left home as soon as you could. You survived relentless drama growing up. No longer reliant on the unreliable your life is solid now yet, you are struggling with anxiety and depression. Years ago you found parent surrogates, mostly guys that were no good for you except they gave you attention. Your choices in partners/company made it clear you believed every negative thing you were told. You are still paying for those young choices. Relationships with 'good people' feel complicated. You learned to trust others with nothing and always have a backup.
Do you feel a lack of connection with self and others? I recognize that life can be challenging for many reasons and that asking for help and support is difficult. Self-reflection and developing coping skills alone can seem foreign and daunting, the good news is--you don't have to do it alone. My goal is to assist people in exploring interpersonal issues and ways to remove barriers, such as substance use and self-deprecating tendencies.
Do you feel a lack of connection with self and others? I recognize that life can be challenging for many reasons and that asking for help and support is difficult. Self-reflection and developing coping skills alone can seem foreign and daunting, the good news is--you don't have to do it alone. My goal is to assist people in exploring interpersonal issues and ways to remove barriers, such as substance use and self-deprecating tendencies.
Hello! Youve just taken the 1st step towards improving your life; looking for help! I know it's not easy to begin therapy. However, everyone needs extra support sometimes, so please don't be ashamed or embarrassed. My treatment style is a laid back, genuine and non-judgmental, solution-focused approach. My sessions are held in a confidential safe office or confidentially online. I also offer a comprehensive outpatient teen treatment program including group and individual therapy, for teen girls. All you need to do is call or email me, so we can develop a plan to make life better for you or your teen. Appts available this week!
Hello! Youve just taken the 1st step towards improving your life; looking for help! I know it's not easy to begin therapy. However, everyone needs extra support sometimes, so please don't be ashamed or embarrassed. My treatment style is a laid back, genuine and non-judgmental, solution-focused approach. My sessions are held in a confidential safe office or confidentially online. I also offer a comprehensive outpatient teen treatment program including group and individual therapy, for teen girls. All you need to do is call or email me, so we can develop a plan to make life better for you or your teen. Appts available this week!
My approach to therapy often focuses on what gets in the way of (1) maintaining authentic social relationships and (2) managing complex feelings. Many people seem to struggle with being fully known by others, which often starts with more fully knowing yourself.
I use a socioculturally and emotionally attuned frame to help people gain insight into how their past has impacted their current struggles. Specifically, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, relationship concerns, grief/loss, family of origin/attachment issues, life transitions, and cultural identity development.
My approach to therapy often focuses on what gets in the way of (1) maintaining authentic social relationships and (2) managing complex feelings. Many people seem to struggle with being fully known by others, which often starts with more fully knowing yourself.
I use a socioculturally and emotionally attuned frame to help people gain insight into how their past has impacted their current struggles. Specifically, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, relationship concerns, grief/loss, family of origin/attachment issues, life transitions, and cultural identity development.
I draw from Gestalt, schema therapy, psychodrama, and experiential methods that focus not only on insight but also on in-the-moment emotional experience.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in a cycle they can’t seem to break. Maybe you’re an adult in your 20s–40s wrestling with confidence, relationship struggles, or the weight of trauma. Perhaps you’ve noticed patterns of stress, addiction, or avoidance that keep holding you back. You might feel torn between wanting independence and security, or frustrated that despite your efforts, you still feel disconnected—from yourself or from others.
I draw from Gestalt, schema therapy, psychodrama, and experiential methods that focus not only on insight but also on in-the-moment emotional experience.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in a cycle they can’t seem to break. Maybe you’re an adult in your 20s–40s wrestling with confidence, relationship struggles, or the weight of trauma. Perhaps you’ve noticed patterns of stress, addiction, or avoidance that keep holding you back. You might feel torn between wanting independence and security, or frustrated that despite your efforts, you still feel disconnected—from yourself or from others.
Clients come to (Re)Connect Therapy Center when they feel stuck, repeat patterns in relationships, struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, or a sense of disconnection from themselves. Our team helps clients move beyond coping and insight to create lasting change, build emotional skills, strengthen relationships, and live more authentically. We provide attuned, grounded support for adults, children, teens, and families, helping clients at every stage of life navigate challenges, process emotions, and foster meaningful growth.
Clients come to (Re)Connect Therapy Center when they feel stuck, repeat patterns in relationships, struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, or a sense of disconnection from themselves. Our team helps clients move beyond coping and insight to create lasting change, build emotional skills, strengthen relationships, and live more authentically. We provide attuned, grounded support for adults, children, teens, and families, helping clients at every stage of life navigate challenges, process emotions, and foster meaningful growth.
Karly Trotter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RYT 200, RP
4 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate elements of Behavioral therapy, ERP, ACT, Schema Therapy, and Attachment-based therapies, and often weave in buddhist and yogic philosophy, existential therapy methods, and mindfulness into our sessions.
I want to offer you an opportunity to pause and honestly self-reflect. My curious, insight-oriented approach will highlight your strengths, teach you skills to tolerate emotions, and encourage you to mindfully process your experiences so you can move forward in meaningful way. I've worked with all ages, and specialize in working with anxiety/stress, ADHD, grief, life transitions, people pleasing, & relational conflict. I've trained in MBSR, narcissistic wounding, ERP for OCD, and the neuroscience of trauma. I warmly encourage you to give therapy a chance, join my women's group, or try one of my Hatha yoga or meditation classes.
I integrate elements of Behavioral therapy, ERP, ACT, Schema Therapy, and Attachment-based therapies, and often weave in buddhist and yogic philosophy, existential therapy methods, and mindfulness into our sessions.
I want to offer you an opportunity to pause and honestly self-reflect. My curious, insight-oriented approach will highlight your strengths, teach you skills to tolerate emotions, and encourage you to mindfully process your experiences so you can move forward in meaningful way. I've worked with all ages, and specialize in working with anxiety/stress, ADHD, grief, life transitions, people pleasing, & relational conflict. I've trained in MBSR, narcissistic wounding, ERP for OCD, and the neuroscience of trauma. I warmly encourage you to give therapy a chance, join my women's group, or try one of my Hatha yoga or meditation classes.
Licensed in New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland, I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and questions of identity, meaning, and purpose.
My clients are individuals who feel stuck in recurring patterns despite their efforts to change. They come to therapy seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a more authentic way of living. Together, we develop awareness of the patterns shaping your experience and create intentional, values-driven change that supports greater alignment, connection, and fulfillment.
Licensed in New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland, I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and questions of identity, meaning, and purpose.
My clients are individuals who feel stuck in recurring patterns despite their efforts to change. They come to therapy seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a more authentic way of living. Together, we develop awareness of the patterns shaping your experience and create intentional, values-driven change that supports greater alignment, connection, and fulfillment.
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.
Do you feel like you have been stuck in a pattern that is holding you back? Have you tried everything you can think of to make a change, but are still feeling out of control or helpless?
That’s where I come in. My job is to empower my clients to become more effective problem solvers. I teach them how to be confident, how to harness emotions instead of just avoiding them, and how to discover and channel a growth mindset. I utilize a skills based approach drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help you create a multi-faceted toolbox that can be used to face challenges disrupting your life.
Do you feel like you have been stuck in a pattern that is holding you back? Have you tried everything you can think of to make a change, but are still feeling out of control or helpless?
That’s where I come in. My job is to empower my clients to become more effective problem solvers. I teach them how to be confident, how to harness emotions instead of just avoiding them, and how to discover and channel a growth mindset. I utilize a skills based approach drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help you create a multi-faceted toolbox that can be used to face challenges disrupting your life.
Each individual's unique experiences shape who they are and contribute a distinctive dynamic to the therapeutic process. I assist clients in developing strategies to enhance emotional well-being, improve attachment patterns, and break away from unhelpful behaviors. My practice is suited for clients dealing with identity conflicts, existential concerns, health-related anxiety, complex trauma, complicated grief, persistent depression, and chronic health issues. I am committed to supporting clients through their journey by helping them process emotions, identify and challenge distorted thoughts, learn emotional regulation techniques
Each individual's unique experiences shape who they are and contribute a distinctive dynamic to the therapeutic process. I assist clients in developing strategies to enhance emotional well-being, improve attachment patterns, and break away from unhelpful behaviors. My practice is suited for clients dealing with identity conflicts, existential concerns, health-related anxiety, complex trauma, complicated grief, persistent depression, and chronic health issues. I am committed to supporting clients through their journey by helping them process emotions, identify and challenge distorted thoughts, learn emotional regulation techniques
Being human comes with its challenges! Our brains and the thoughts they generate don't come with an instruction manual, making it tough to navigate. Often, our lack of understanding about what's going on within us creates the suffering we seek to escape.
Being human comes with its challenges! Our brains and the thoughts they generate don't come with an instruction manual, making it tough to navigate. Often, our lack of understanding about what's going on within us creates the suffering we seek to escape.
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! 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.
Michael Alexander Lockman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
To me, the ideal client is someone who is willing to learn about himself: to come to realize his assets and to confront and transcend his limitations. The ideal client has the courage necessary to make the difficult decisions that it often takes to move forward in life. The ideal client sees a sense of purpose in what he goes through, and has the drive necessary to find a commensurate sense of meaning with respect to his circumstances.
To me, the ideal client is someone who is willing to learn about himself: to come to realize his assets and to confront and transcend his limitations. The ideal client has the courage necessary to make the difficult decisions that it often takes to move forward in life. The ideal client sees a sense of purpose in what he goes through, and has the drive necessary to find a commensurate sense of meaning with respect to his circumstances.
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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.