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Margaret Deuerlein
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Brandon, FL 33511
Her theoretical orientation integrates treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused, Trauma-Focused CBT, and psychoanalytic.
Margaret Deuerlein, LMHC, NCC, is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She provides therapeutic services to people to help them transform their everyday lives, freeing them from paralyzing anxiety, low self-esteem, self-defeating behaviors, depression, anger, mood problems, stress, and trauma to develop more fulfilling relationships, achieve life goals, and take more control of their lives. She will help you become more aware of your strengths and potential. She can help you develop healthier ways of thinking and being by creating a trusting relationship and utilizing effective therapeutic interventions.
Her theoretical orientation integrates treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused, Trauma-Focused CBT, and psychoanalytic.
Margaret Deuerlein, LMHC, NCC, is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She provides therapeutic services to people to help them transform their everyday lives, freeing them from paralyzing anxiety, low self-esteem, self-defeating behaviors, depression, anger, mood problems, stress, and trauma to develop more fulfilling relationships, achieve life goals, and take more control of their lives. She will help you become more aware of your strengths and potential. She can help you develop healthier ways of thinking and being by creating a trusting relationship and utilizing effective therapeutic interventions.
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Nicole Pankey
Counselor, MS , LMHC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brandon, FL 33511
I believe that every person deserves space where they can speak openly and honestly, exploring challenges, core beliefs and vulnerabilities that keep them stuck or in a place of emotional discomfort. I place emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship, establishing trust to help you reach your individualized goals.
I believe that every person deserves space where they can speak openly and honestly, exploring challenges, core beliefs and vulnerabilities that keep them stuck or in a place of emotional discomfort. I place emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship, establishing trust to help you reach your individualized goals.
(813) 957-9509 View (813) 957-9509
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Dr. Valerie Andersen, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brandon, FL 33511
Are you struggling in areas of your life that are affecting your general well being? Have you hit a crossroad that feels too tough to tackle alone? Family, interpersonal and career relationships suffering from emotional obstacles? Has addiction become far too difficult of a cross to bear? I am a Licensed Psychologist with 20 years experience in treating dual-diagnosed, co-occurring disorders that can feel like they stop you dead in your tracks. I am ready to join you in your journey towards growth, towards positive recovery and thriving once again within the blueprint of your life.
Are you struggling in areas of your life that are affecting your general well being? Have you hit a crossroad that feels too tough to tackle alone? Family, interpersonal and career relationships suffering from emotional obstacles? Has addiction become far too difficult of a cross to bear? I am a Licensed Psychologist with 20 years experience in treating dual-diagnosed, co-occurring disorders that can feel like they stop you dead in your tracks. I am ready to join you in your journey towards growth, towards positive recovery and thriving once again within the blueprint of your life.
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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.