Schema Therapy in Corona, NY
I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating difficult life changes. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the impact of health or aging, therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to move forward
I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating difficult life changes. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the impact of health or aging, therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to move forward
PERSONAL THERAPY... most any therapist will do if you only want to talk things out and have someone listen without judging. But if you are looking for more, my post-graduate training and advanced credentials in Rational-Emotive-Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), enable me to teach you how to effectively manage your stress, sleep, unhealthy emotions and self-defeating behaviors--something I've successfully done for myself and thousands of clients for more than 40 years. Please visit website: www.theSTRESSdoc.com BEFORE calling me, anytime, to discuss your needs.
PERSONAL THERAPY... most any therapist will do if you only want to talk things out and have someone listen without judging. But if you are looking for more, my post-graduate training and advanced credentials in Rational-Emotive-Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), enable me to teach you how to effectively manage your stress, sleep, unhealthy emotions and self-defeating behaviors--something I've successfully done for myself and thousands of clients for more than 40 years. Please visit website: www.theSTRESSdoc.com BEFORE calling me, anytime, to discuss your needs.
In my practice, I believe that the most profound work happens when you feel truly seen and understood without judgment. I work with individuals who feel like they are constantly navigating a world that wasn't built for them; whether that’s due to the weight of past trauma, the daily "static" of ADHD, or the heavy, cycling exhaustion of anxiety and depression.
In my practice, I believe that the most profound work happens when you feel truly seen and understood without judgment. I work with individuals who feel like they are constantly navigating a world that wasn't built for them; whether that’s due to the weight of past trauma, the daily "static" of ADHD, or the heavy, cycling exhaustion of anxiety and depression.
You’ve found yourself here because you (or someone you care about) are struggling and you have an intense need to no longer feel consumed by emotional turmoil. While the mask you’ve perfected to conceal your pain has provided a sense of safety and security for some time, trying to keep it intact over and over again has become isolating, exhausting and burdensome. Regardless of what sparks the shift in your life to seek therapy, doing so is an act of bravery that deserves to be celebrated, and I have deep respect for all that you’ve experienced and the choices you've made along the way.
You’ve found yourself here because you (or someone you care about) are struggling and you have an intense need to no longer feel consumed by emotional turmoil. While the mask you’ve perfected to conceal your pain has provided a sense of safety and security for some time, trying to keep it intact over and over again has become isolating, exhausting and burdensome. Regardless of what sparks the shift in your life to seek therapy, doing so is an act of bravery that deserves to be celebrated, and I have deep respect for all that you’ve experienced and the choices you've made along the way.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!
As a passionate and dedicated psychotherapist licensed in New York and Pennsylvania, I have spent over 27 years guiding individuals and couples through their unique journeys toward healing and self-discovery. With a Ph.D. in Human Services specializing in counseling studies and human behavior, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.
Who I Work With
I primarily focus on adults aged 18 and older, and I’m particularly attuned to those facing difficulties like ADHD, anxiety, panic, depression, addictions, and other life stressors.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!
As a passionate and dedicated psychotherapist licensed in New York and Pennsylvania, I have spent over 27 years guiding individuals and couples through their unique journeys toward healing and self-discovery. With a Ph.D. in Human Services specializing in counseling studies and human behavior, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.
Who I Work With
I primarily focus on adults aged 18 and older, and I’m particularly attuned to those facing difficulties like ADHD, anxiety, panic, depression, addictions, and other life stressors.
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I bring warmth, presence, and authenticity to every session, creating a space where healing feels accessible and real. I take a holistic approach that honors your emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
I work with children (12+), young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, burnout, and major life transitions. My approach is person-centered and collaborative—I start by understanding your story, validating your experiences, and helping you reconnect with your strengths. Together, we’ll build the tools, clarity, and confidence to help you move toward wellness, purpose, and lasting change.
I bring warmth, presence, and authenticity to every session, creating a space where healing feels accessible and real. I take a holistic approach that honors your emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
I have extensive experience with Psychodynamic therapy and Schema therapy.
Do you struggle with relationships/dating, career, family, loneliness? Unfulfilling relationships, substance use, depression/anxiety and career challenges are often the catalysts that bring many people to my practice. While painful, these motivators to therapy can lead to lasting change. It is my strong belief that it is the relationship or therapeutic alliance between client and therapist that ultimately heals. I conduct psychotherapy through a LGBTQ-affirmative and a culturally humble framework.
I have extensive experience with Psychodynamic therapy and Schema therapy.
Do you struggle with relationships/dating, career, family, loneliness? Unfulfilling relationships, substance use, depression/anxiety and career challenges are often the catalysts that bring many people to my practice. While painful, these motivators to therapy can lead to lasting change. It is my strong belief that it is the relationship or therapeutic alliance between client and therapist that ultimately heals. I conduct psychotherapy through a LGBTQ-affirmative and a culturally humble framework.
Do you experience persistent conflict around relationships, including the one with yourself? Do you struggle with a lack of personal identity that leaves you feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck? I am here to help. I am a licensed psychotherapist focusing on adults working through attachment difficulties and the effects of childhood trauma. In cultivating the tools to understand yourself, we will collaboratively explore the connection between past experiences and current patterns, in addition to developing coping skills to mitigate symptoms. Therapeutic modalities I use include psychodynamic, IFS, EMDR, inner child work, CBT + more!
Do you experience persistent conflict around relationships, including the one with yourself? Do you struggle with a lack of personal identity that leaves you feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck? I am here to help. I am a licensed psychotherapist focusing on adults working through attachment difficulties and the effects of childhood trauma. In cultivating the tools to understand yourself, we will collaboratively explore the connection between past experiences and current patterns, in addition to developing coping skills to mitigate symptoms. Therapeutic modalities I use include psychodynamic, IFS, EMDR, inner child work, CBT + more!
My specialties include trauma therapy by utilizing EMDR as well as other evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion Freedom Technique, Humanistic Therapy, Cognitions work, Strength Based Therapy, Mindfulness skills and Psychodynamic therapy.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step in seeking a therapist to help with how you're feeling. You may be experiencing moments of sadness, anxiety, need help navigating relationships, or maybe something bad has happened to you that you feel is now holding you back from enjoying life again. Working with a therapist like myself, we can work together to identify areas of concern and set obtainable goals to work toward and improve your mental and emotional wellbeing to get you “unstuck”. With 9+ years of experience, I'm happy to help you reach these goals!
My specialties include trauma therapy by utilizing EMDR as well as other evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion Freedom Technique, Humanistic Therapy, Cognitions work, Strength Based Therapy, Mindfulness skills and Psychodynamic therapy.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step in seeking a therapist to help with how you're feeling. You may be experiencing moments of sadness, anxiety, need help navigating relationships, or maybe something bad has happened to you that you feel is now holding you back from enjoying life again. Working with a therapist like myself, we can work together to identify areas of concern and set obtainable goals to work toward and improve your mental and emotional wellbeing to get you “unstuck”. With 9+ years of experience, I'm happy to help you reach these goals!
Over the last decade I've trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am a certified EMDR therapist. Are you holding onto distress or overwhelming emotions tied to past scary or traumatic events? Did you grow up in a chaotic environment or have caregivers who couldn't meet your needs? Maybe you are currently navigating major life transitions like reproductive trauma or grief. Perhaps you continue to engage in behaviors despite knowing they no longer serve you. Would you like help confronting something you're avoiding, establishing healthy boundaries, or deepening connection and intimacy with those you care about? If you answered yes to any of these, EMDR may be right for you.
Over the last decade I've trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am a certified EMDR therapist. Are you holding onto distress or overwhelming emotions tied to past scary or traumatic events? Did you grow up in a chaotic environment or have caregivers who couldn't meet your needs? Maybe you are currently navigating major life transitions like reproductive trauma or grief. Perhaps you continue to engage in behaviors despite knowing they no longer serve you. Would you like help confronting something you're avoiding, establishing healthy boundaries, or deepening connection and intimacy with those you care about? If you answered yes to any of these, EMDR may be right for you.
I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool to help you navigate the many challenges of adult life. Our emotions can be complicated and may feel confusing or even overwhelming when trying to make sense of them alone. In my practice I offer a safe, supportive space to examine your feelings together and to explore and learn from the conflicts that keep you stuck.
I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool to help you navigate the many challenges of adult life. Our emotions can be complicated and may feel confusing or even overwhelming when trying to make sense of them alone. In my practice I offer a safe, supportive space to examine your feelings together and to explore and learn from the conflicts that keep you stuck.
Often our mental health issues are triggered by the highly demanding lifestyle in a stressful environment. We are not able to process all the issues we face all by ourselves. We need professional perspectives of our issues. In therapy I help patients analyze their issues in a scientific manner. My approach is holistic: health, body, mind, spirit, biology, and the environmental factors. Every human being has potentials to overcome their problems through time, patience, insight, using proper resources, and applying their inner strengths. I have faith in my patience. My motto: Educate. Empower. Evolve. I am inspired by what I see!
Often our mental health issues are triggered by the highly demanding lifestyle in a stressful environment. We are not able to process all the issues we face all by ourselves. We need professional perspectives of our issues. In therapy I help patients analyze their issues in a scientific manner. My approach is holistic: health, body, mind, spirit, biology, and the environmental factors. Every human being has potentials to overcome their problems through time, patience, insight, using proper resources, and applying their inner strengths. I have faith in my patience. My motto: Educate. Empower. Evolve. I am inspired by what I see!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York and Massachusetts (LMHC-D)/Licensed Professional Counselor, Arkansas (LPC) and a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I was a teacher for five years before joining the mental health profession. My experience as a mental health therapist involves working with clients of all ages, from preschool to adults, as well as with families, and couples.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York and Massachusetts (LMHC-D)/Licensed Professional Counselor, Arkansas (LPC) and a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I was a teacher for five years before joining the mental health profession. My experience as a mental health therapist involves working with clients of all ages, from preschool to adults, as well as with families, and couples.
Are you stuck in a cycle of anger, guilt, and shame that never seems to break — despite trying to manage it on your own? Have you tried anger classes or white-knuckling it, only to find yourself back in the same patterns? Struggling with anxiety that fuels the fire? I work with adults throughout New York via secure video, with a particular passion for working with men — including those new to therapy who aren't sure what to expect.
Are you stuck in a cycle of anger, guilt, and shame that never seems to break — despite trying to manage it on your own? Have you tried anger classes or white-knuckling it, only to find yourself back in the same patterns? Struggling with anxiety that fuels the fire? I work with adults throughout New York via secure video, with a particular passion for working with men — including those new to therapy who aren't sure what to expect.
Dr. René Gilberto Vázquez del Valle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client is a person who wants to succeed in life, by becoming aware of their mind, body and spirit interactions and how to utilize this awareness in their intimate relationships. Their issues can be improving their self esteem, overcoming past traumas, and developing their emotional, intellectual and sexual connections with others. If you strive to have better relationships and/or safeguard your current relationship, I can offer you the understanding and techniques of how to do so. I can do this without years of therapy, in a short term focused way that addresses how to overcome struggles fast and effectively.
My ideal client is a person who wants to succeed in life, by becoming aware of their mind, body and spirit interactions and how to utilize this awareness in their intimate relationships. Their issues can be improving their self esteem, overcoming past traumas, and developing their emotional, intellectual and sexual connections with others. If you strive to have better relationships and/or safeguard your current relationship, I can offer you the understanding and techniques of how to do so. I can do this without years of therapy, in a short term focused way that addresses how to overcome struggles fast and effectively.
The human experience is full of happiness, hardships, and challenges. At times, it is difficult to see clearly enough to step in the direction of your hopes and dreams. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction, or a challenging life transition, can leave one feeling overwhelmed and lost. Our life journey can be difficult to face alone. Working alongside a therapist can empower healing, change, and growth toward your goals. I believe your inner wisdom, and individual strengths, can cultivate the authentic self and enhance the experiences of love, play, and career.
The human experience is full of happiness, hardships, and challenges. At times, it is difficult to see clearly enough to step in the direction of your hopes and dreams. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction, or a challenging life transition, can leave one feeling overwhelmed and lost. Our life journey can be difficult to face alone. Working alongside a therapist can empower healing, change, and growth toward your goals. I believe your inner wisdom, and individual strengths, can cultivate the authentic self and enhance the experiences of love, play, and career.
Managing life’s challenges can overwhelm each of us. Whether juggling typical ups and downs or coping with loss, trauma, major upset or crisis, there are times we need compassion, an advocate, a fellow strategist or just someone to listen. Our relationship to ourselves, family, career, or life changes can sometimes seem out of control, leading to depression, anxiety or isolation. Therapy is a tool designed to help manage life’s challenges and bring clarity, perspective and a sense of well-being.
Managing life’s challenges can overwhelm each of us. Whether juggling typical ups and downs or coping with loss, trauma, major upset or crisis, there are times we need compassion, an advocate, a fellow strategist or just someone to listen. Our relationship to ourselves, family, career, or life changes can sometimes seem out of control, leading to depression, anxiety or isolation. Therapy is a tool designed to help manage life’s challenges and bring clarity, perspective and a sense of well-being.
Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser”? Perhaps frozen from imposter syndrome or perfectionism? I help people who frequently struggle with beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" and grew up in critical environments. In my practice, I see adults, children, and teens. The most common concerns I see are those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma/complex PTSD. Additionally, I see people diagnosed with ADHD, as they often need support for longtime feelings of inadequacy, regret, anxiety, and depression .
Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser”? Perhaps frozen from imposter syndrome or perfectionism? I help people who frequently struggle with beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" and grew up in critical environments. In my practice, I see adults, children, and teens. The most common concerns I see are those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma/complex PTSD. Additionally, I see people diagnosed with ADHD, as they often need support for longtime feelings of inadequacy, regret, anxiety, and depression .
I work with teenagers and adults facing a variety of challenges, but my focus is on helping individuals and couples heal from trauma and attachment wounds. I believe in the power of long-term psychotherapy to uncover the roots of emotional struggles and provide creative, lasting solutions. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or hurt, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work through your challenges using evidence-based tools like anger management, communication skills, emotional regulation techniques, and trauma-informed strategies. Let’s build the skills and insights you need to heal and grow toward your full potential.
I work with teenagers and adults facing a variety of challenges, but my focus is on helping individuals and couples heal from trauma and attachment wounds. I believe in the power of long-term psychotherapy to uncover the roots of emotional struggles and provide creative, lasting solutions. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or hurt, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work through your challenges using evidence-based tools like anger management, communication skills, emotional regulation techniques, and trauma-informed strategies. Let’s build the skills and insights you need to heal and grow toward your full potential.
If you're in the process of looking for a therapist you likely have been dealing with obstacles in your life that have felt insurmountable. Anxiety , depression, relationship troubles and questions of identity are all excessive burdens to an often already complicated, stressful life. Maybe you’ve tried to muscle through these issues, but ignoring them has not made them go away. Counseling can be a space where you can build skills that help manage these issues, where you can have a space that you don’t need to filter yourself, or maybe just to have a space where you feel supported.
If you're in the process of looking for a therapist you likely have been dealing with obstacles in your life that have felt insurmountable. Anxiety , depression, relationship troubles and questions of identity are all excessive burdens to an often already complicated, stressful life. Maybe you’ve tried to muscle through these issues, but ignoring them has not made them go away. Counseling can be a space where you can build skills that help manage these issues, where you can have a space that you don’t need to filter yourself, or maybe just to have a space where you feel supported.
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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.