Schema Therapy in 22203
Marc Cottrell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22203
Not accepting new clients
Veteran (enlisted) and veteran owned practice. I am a clinical psychologist with specialized education and experience treating PTSD, and the aftermath of domestic violence and interpersonal violence. I treat depression, anxiety, and the general funk we fall into when our personal and professional lives aren't as awesome as we would like. Whatever it is you bring, nothing is too big to fix. Experience working with veterans, state department, civilians in Pentagon and government agencies. Can work within need to protect security clearance.
Veteran (enlisted) and veteran owned practice. I am a clinical psychologist with specialized education and experience treating PTSD, and the aftermath of domestic violence and interpersonal violence. I treat depression, anxiety, and the general funk we fall into when our personal and professional lives aren't as awesome as we would like. Whatever it is you bring, nothing is too big to fix. Experience working with veterans, state department, civilians in Pentagon and government agencies. Can work within need to protect security clearance.
Dr. Demetries North
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MA, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22203 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Congratulations on taking the first step toward empowering yourself and your future. It is totally normal to seek advice or just a listening ear to reassure you through life’s journey. As a client focused counselor, I have years of experience in both group and individual counseling for addictions, stress and anger management, general anxiety concerns, trauma and healthy relationship building. My treatment approach is integrative, meaning I use a combination of many different modalities, such as Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) . My life’s mission is to help you achieve your best life, even in your not so best times.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward empowering yourself and your future. It is totally normal to seek advice or just a listening ear to reassure you through life’s journey. As a client focused counselor, I have years of experience in both group and individual counseling for addictions, stress and anger management, general anxiety concerns, trauma and healthy relationship building. My treatment approach is integrative, meaning I use a combination of many different modalities, such as Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) . My life’s mission is to help you achieve your best life, even in your not so best times.
See more therapy options for 22203
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.