Schema Therapy in Ellicottville, NY
We are living in particularly stressful times. I am able to help people cope and enjoy their life no matter the current circumstances. I am skilled with addiction problems and how they impact the individual and their family members. I work to offer a person centered approach that allows the client to direct their own therapy and make improvements in their lives when and where they choose.
We are living in particularly stressful times. I am able to help people cope and enjoy their life no matter the current circumstances. I am skilled with addiction problems and how they impact the individual and their family members. I work to offer a person centered approach that allows the client to direct their own therapy and make improvements in their lives when and where they choose.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Laura Widger, owner of Inner Peace and Strength in Ellicottville, NY. I am humbled and honored to have you click and browse my profile! With my therapeutic lens, specialty, and expertise being trauma healing, the name of my private practice was created with intention. My personal drive, motivation, and mission is to provide a safe and healing environment where clients can heal from the hardships, pain, and traumas of the past. I truly believe inner peace and strength is obtainable and can be a way of living. My job is to help, assist, and support the healing process and journey of trauma recovery.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Laura Widger, owner of Inner Peace and Strength in Ellicottville, NY. I am humbled and honored to have you click and browse my profile! With my therapeutic lens, specialty, and expertise being trauma healing, the name of my private practice was created with intention. My personal drive, motivation, and mission is to provide a safe and healing environment where clients can heal from the hardships, pain, and traumas of the past. I truly believe inner peace and strength is obtainable and can be a way of living. My job is to help, assist, and support the healing process and journey of trauma recovery.
I specialize in mindfulness based cognitive therapy, schema therapy, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART).
Not currently accepting new clients. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or loneliness? Unfortunately, this is quite common for many people in today's world. Some feel as if they are drifting through life, without a deeper sense of meaning, or purpose. Sometimes, we numb the pain; other times, we just accept it and don't realize how to manage it. It is also common for people to struggle with having deeper relationships, whether with family, friends or romantic. If you would like to identify and explore the roots of these, or other issues, you have come to the right place.
I specialize in mindfulness based cognitive therapy, schema therapy, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART).
Not currently accepting new clients. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or loneliness? Unfortunately, this is quite common for many people in today's world. Some feel as if they are drifting through life, without a deeper sense of meaning, or purpose. Sometimes, we numb the pain; other times, we just accept it and don't realize how to manage it. It is also common for people to struggle with having deeper relationships, whether with family, friends or romantic. If you would like to identify and explore the roots of these, or other issues, you have come to the right place.
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My ideal client is a spiritually curious, heart-centered person, woman, or man who’s tired of repeating painful patterns, especially those rooted in generational trauma, people-pleasing, and family dysfunction. They’re done with surface-level fixes and are seeking a deeper path. They want a blend of grounded psychological tools and spiritual insight to break cycles, reclaim their voice, and live a life rooted in truth, worth, and soul. They’re ready to heal, rise, and embody freedom, clarity, and confidence.
My ideal client is a spiritually curious, heart-centered person, woman, or man who’s tired of repeating painful patterns, especially those rooted in generational trauma, people-pleasing, and family dysfunction. They’re done with surface-level fixes and are seeking a deeper path. They want a blend of grounded psychological tools and spiritual insight to break cycles, reclaim their voice, and live a life rooted in truth, worth, and soul. They’re ready to heal, rise, and embody freedom, clarity, and confidence.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, addiction, or personal struggles, we’ll set goals that matter to you. Together, we’ll build insight, develop skills, and work to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I bring warmth, humor, and a hopeful mindset to every session.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, addiction, or personal struggles, we’ll set goals that matter to you. Together, we’ll build insight, develop skills, and work to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I bring warmth, humor, and a hopeful mindset to every session.
I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help as it makes us feel vulnerable which can be uncomfortable. I have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I specialize in trauma and utilize many different treatment modalities as each person deserves an individualized approach to their needs.
I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help as it makes us feel vulnerable which can be uncomfortable. I have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I specialize in trauma and utilize many different treatment modalities as each person deserves an individualized approach to their needs.
There are many seasons of wellness and often times we are faced with feeling overwhelmed and need help navigating through trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or adjusting to a new phase of life. I provide a welcoming, down to earth, & relaxed setting for clients to gain awareness into their thinking patterns, triggers, negative emotions & behaviors. The therapy I provide will focus on the client as a whole in respect to mind, body, & spiritual wellness.
There are many seasons of wellness and often times we are faced with feeling overwhelmed and need help navigating through trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or adjusting to a new phase of life. I provide a welcoming, down to earth, & relaxed setting for clients to gain awareness into their thinking patterns, triggers, negative emotions & behaviors. The therapy I provide will focus on the client as a whole in respect to mind, body, & spiritual wellness.
Are you ready to make a change? Have you been struggling with every day stressors, increased anxiety, depression, or family issues?
Are you ready to make a change? Have you been struggling with every day stressors, increased anxiety, depression, or family issues?
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.
Issues with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationships often stem from previous emotional wounds. Together, we’ll identify and address the roots of what’s causing emotional pain in your life. EMDR therapy is a clinically-proven and goal-oriented approach that’s designed to create a positive shift in your mental health. It provides you with tools for moments of crisis and supports you in building resilience for difficult situations. I am excited to be able to provide EMDR that incorporates fly fishing!
Issues with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationships often stem from previous emotional wounds. Together, we’ll identify and address the roots of what’s causing emotional pain in your life. EMDR therapy is a clinically-proven and goal-oriented approach that’s designed to create a positive shift in your mental health. It provides you with tools for moments of crisis and supports you in building resilience for difficult situations. I am excited to be able to provide EMDR that incorporates fly fishing!
Accepting clients for daytime appointments only. If you’re feeling stuck in worry, intrusive thoughts, or the aftershocks of painful experiences, you’re not alone — and things really can get better. I help people who feel trapped by anxiety, OCD, or trauma find relief and reconnect with a sense of peace and confidence.
When working with OCD, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — a highly effective approach that helps you face fears, reduce compulsions, and loosen anxiety’s grip. Together, we’ll go step-by-step, at a pace that feels safe and doable, so you can start living the life you want without OCD calling the shots.
Accepting clients for daytime appointments only. If you’re feeling stuck in worry, intrusive thoughts, or the aftershocks of painful experiences, you’re not alone — and things really can get better. I help people who feel trapped by anxiety, OCD, or trauma find relief and reconnect with a sense of peace and confidence.
When working with OCD, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — a highly effective approach that helps you face fears, reduce compulsions, and loosen anxiety’s grip. Together, we’ll go step-by-step, at a pace that feels safe and doable, so you can start living the life you want without OCD calling the shots.
Trauma-Focused Therapy Intensives! For motivated individuals committed to accelerated healing in 1-3 sessions. Hello, I'm a Trauma Therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Progressive Counting (PC), both unique mind-body-based interventions most known for treating PTSD, generalized anxiety, depression, and performance anxiety. Both approaches help people like you get unstuck by processing unresolved traumatic memories. I combine the power of both modalities to curate not only your individualized treatment plan, but most importantly, a safe, supportive environment for intensive processing.
Trauma-Focused Therapy Intensives! For motivated individuals committed to accelerated healing in 1-3 sessions. Hello, I'm a Trauma Therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Progressive Counting (PC), both unique mind-body-based interventions most known for treating PTSD, generalized anxiety, depression, and performance anxiety. Both approaches help people like you get unstuck by processing unresolved traumatic memories. I combine the power of both modalities to curate not only your individualized treatment plan, but most importantly, a safe, supportive environment for intensive processing.
I feel there are times when we struggle with difficult events, finding meaning in life and navigating through inevitable changes that arise. I believe healing from negative experiences is possible and there are efficient and effective ways to achieve this. I also believe in helping others grow and build resiliency to thrive in the life they want to live. We will work together in an environment that is comfortable, safe, and non-judgmental so that you can meet your goals.
I feel there are times when we struggle with difficult events, finding meaning in life and navigating through inevitable changes that arise. I believe healing from negative experiences is possible and there are efficient and effective ways to achieve this. I also believe in helping others grow and build resiliency to thrive in the life they want to live. We will work together in an environment that is comfortable, safe, and non-judgmental so that you can meet your goals.
I am someone who is fortunate enough to love my job! It is very rewarding to watch my clients grow as they work through anxious thoughts, depressed moods, traumatic memories, relationship challenges and complicated childhood experiences. If you think I might be the right fit for you and you are ready to take that next step, It would be my privilege to help you to figure out a plan in creating positive change in your life. We will work together to sort through your thoughts and behaviors, while learning positive coping strategies for symptom management.
I am someone who is fortunate enough to love my job! It is very rewarding to watch my clients grow as they work through anxious thoughts, depressed moods, traumatic memories, relationship challenges and complicated childhood experiences. If you think I might be the right fit for you and you are ready to take that next step, It would be my privilege to help you to figure out a plan in creating positive change in your life. We will work together to sort through your thoughts and behaviors, while learning positive coping strategies for symptom management.
Amy Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
East Aurora, NY 14052
Not accepting new clients
Thank you for stopping by my profile! It truly takes courage to take the first steps toward seeking support & I am happy you are doing so. The art of “holding space” means being physically, mentally, & emotionally present with acceptance & without judgement as somebody is feeling & expressing their emotions. I am here to provide a safe space for you. Therapy is a tool that I believe we can all benefit from at different points of life to help us feel & be at our best.
Thank you for stopping by my profile! It truly takes courage to take the first steps toward seeking support & I am happy you are doing so. The art of “holding space” means being physically, mentally, & emotionally present with acceptance & without judgement as somebody is feeling & expressing their emotions. I am here to provide a safe space for you. Therapy is a tool that I believe we can all benefit from at different points of life to help us feel & be at our best.
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I have a person-centered approach and use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities to support the healing process, including EMDR, DBT, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, Ego State Therapy, and CBT.
Trauma affects many, if not all of us, and recovery from the impact of these experiences is a journey. In therapy, my focus is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship where healing can take place. Once trust is developed, the goal is to empower individuals to increase their sense of safety and control, and to cope with traumatic experiences. My wish is for individuals to be able to reengage in their lives and pursue their greatest hopes for themselves, without the traumatic experiences hindering their ability to do so.
I have a person-centered approach and use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities to support the healing process, including EMDR, DBT, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, Ego State Therapy, and CBT.
Trauma affects many, if not all of us, and recovery from the impact of these experiences is a journey. In therapy, my focus is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship where healing can take place. Once trust is developed, the goal is to empower individuals to increase their sense of safety and control, and to cope with traumatic experiences. My wish is for individuals to be able to reengage in their lives and pursue their greatest hopes for themselves, without the traumatic experiences hindering their ability to do so.
My ideal clients are thoughtful people carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, or a quiet sense that something important has gone missing. They've often tried to outthink their pain — and discovered that insight alone doesn't reach the places that hurt most. They're not looking for symptom management. They want to understand themselves honestly, live in a way that actually matches what they believe, and find meaning in what they've been through. They're often searching for a more settled, coherent sense of self - not a reinvented one. I work with adults individually, from a framework that takes the whole person seriously — not just present
My ideal clients are thoughtful people carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, or a quiet sense that something important has gone missing. They've often tried to outthink their pain — and discovered that insight alone doesn't reach the places that hurt most. They're not looking for symptom management. They want to understand themselves honestly, live in a way that actually matches what they believe, and find meaning in what they've been through. They're often searching for a more settled, coherent sense of self - not a reinvented one. I work with adults individually, from a framework that takes the whole person seriously — not just present
Taking time for yourself is hard. Seeking help is even harder.
I entered this field after witnessing a family member share about his time in Vietnam. Each person I talk to, no matter the topic, I am grateful that you are willing to share a piece of your life with me. I aim to be a safe place where you can set the weight of the world down for a moment, and catch your breath.
I have worked in emergency mental health, debriefing with grieving families after tragically losing a loved one, and been there to be an intensive case manager once someone is learning to live with new information of a diagnosis.
Taking time for yourself is hard. Seeking help is even harder.
I entered this field after witnessing a family member share about his time in Vietnam. Each person I talk to, no matter the topic, I am grateful that you are willing to share a piece of your life with me. I aim to be a safe place where you can set the weight of the world down for a moment, and catch your breath.
I have worked in emergency mental health, debriefing with grieving families after tragically losing a loved one, and been there to be an intensive case manager once someone is learning to live with new information of a diagnosis.
I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teenagers and adults navigating life’s complex and often overwhelming seasons. Many of my clients come to therapy seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges, infertility, anger, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make changes at your own pace.
I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teenagers and adults navigating life’s complex and often overwhelming seasons. Many of my clients come to therapy seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges, infertility, anger, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make changes at your own pace.
Hi there, you did the first brave and courageous step, and that is asking for help. Overcoming this can help propel and guide you to an improved, fulfilled and nourished sense of self and overall wellbeing.
Hi there, you did the first brave and courageous step, and that is asking for help. Overcoming this can help propel and guide you to an improved, fulfilled and nourished sense of self and overall wellbeing.
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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.