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Michael Bensman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Leander, TX 78641
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for more than thirty years and work with couples, families, and individuals 18 years old and up. My areas of specialty are addiction, alcohol use, anxiety, anger management, behavioral issues, and many more. I use various modalities: Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Existential, Exposure Response Prevention, Schema Therapy, Interpersonal, Marital, and Family Therapy. At times this can appear to be difficult, but it is much more difficult to avoid our problems.
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for more than thirty years and work with couples, families, and individuals 18 years old and up. My areas of specialty are addiction, alcohol use, anxiety, anger management, behavioral issues, and many more. I use various modalities: Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Existential, Exposure Response Prevention, Schema Therapy, Interpersonal, Marital, and Family Therapy. At times this can appear to be difficult, but it is much more difficult to avoid our problems.
(832) 979-5543 View (832) 979-5543
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Thomas Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
Hi, I am Thomas. I specialize in Christian counseling while working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and other mental health issues. I believe that true healing comes from the entire family, and therefore I work not just with your adolescent or preteen but with the entire family who may be having difficulty interacting and need help finding the healing they deserve. I received my master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University and have experience working with people of all ages who are having a difficult time and need some trusted help.
Hi, I am Thomas. I specialize in Christian counseling while working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and other mental health issues. I believe that true healing comes from the entire family, and therefore I work not just with your adolescent or preteen but with the entire family who may be having difficulty interacting and need help finding the healing they deserve. I received my master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University and have experience working with people of all ages who are having a difficult time and need some trusted help.
(682) 243-3456 View (682) 243-3456
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Angela Coreil
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Have you tried therapy for anxiety or OCD and not gotten results? I can help you feel better. I have 20 years of experience treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders. I will help you get where you need to in life and improve your functioning. I lead a team of therapists under my supervision. We can help.
Have you tried therapy for anxiety or OCD and not gotten results? I can help you feel better. I have 20 years of experience treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders. I will help you get where you need to in life and improve your functioning. I lead a team of therapists under my supervision. We can help.
(469) 747-1297 View (469) 747-1297
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Donna Keehn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, SAP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75234
My clinical background includes a robust, private practice with in depth expertise in working with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, anger management, relationships and attachment disorders. In addition, I am also a SAP for the DOT, a CISM credentialed provider, with a focus on individual and mass community trauma, and a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Specialist. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I held significant corporate positions at a Fortune 500 Company (IBM) and partnered with one of America's Largest Private Companies (New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc).
My clinical background includes a robust, private practice with in depth expertise in working with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, anger management, relationships and attachment disorders. In addition, I am also a SAP for the DOT, a CISM credentialed provider, with a focus on individual and mass community trauma, and a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Specialist. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I held significant corporate positions at a Fortune 500 Company (IBM) and partnered with one of America's Largest Private Companies (New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc).
(214) 239-3454 View (214) 239-3454
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Cari Whittenburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, TX 76234
Are you finding that consuming thought and behavior patterns are posing significant challenges in your everyday life? Has anxiety, OCD, or the lingering echoes of trauma taken what feels like an insurmountable toll on your mind, body, and relationships? Do you feel caught in a spiral of shame that never seems to cease? Are you at a point where you are ready to say, "Enough is enough!"? Life amidst all that mental noise can leave you feeling stuck and ill equipped to navigate ways to better maneuver in this uncertain and imperfect world. You deserve to thrive, not just survive and there is no better time to start than now!
Are you finding that consuming thought and behavior patterns are posing significant challenges in your everyday life? Has anxiety, OCD, or the lingering echoes of trauma taken what feels like an insurmountable toll on your mind, body, and relationships? Do you feel caught in a spiral of shame that never seems to cease? Are you at a point where you are ready to say, "Enough is enough!"? Life amidst all that mental noise can leave you feeling stuck and ill equipped to navigate ways to better maneuver in this uncertain and imperfect world. You deserve to thrive, not just survive and there is no better time to start than now!
(940) 373-5862 View (940) 373-5862
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Kimberly Dawn Choiniere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Waxahachie, TX 75165
I provide counseling for neurodivergent and atypical adolescents and adults. I am a certified ADHD provider. I don’t believe in one size fits all. I’m an open-minded and compassionate therapist ready to start where you are. As an ally, I am there to support the client so that they can learn strong coping skills. My work is trauma-informed. Anything from anxiety, depression, trauma or discomfort due to life transitions and difficult relationships will be a focus, and we can uncover what needs to be addressed with greater understanding so that we can face things head on with the tools you will learn.
I provide counseling for neurodivergent and atypical adolescents and adults. I am a certified ADHD provider. I don’t believe in one size fits all. I’m an open-minded and compassionate therapist ready to start where you are. As an ally, I am there to support the client so that they can learn strong coping skills. My work is trauma-informed. Anything from anxiety, depression, trauma or discomfort due to life transitions and difficult relationships will be a focus, and we can uncover what needs to be addressed with greater understanding so that we can face things head on with the tools you will learn.
(972) 694-6840 View (972) 694-6840
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Christopher Keener
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204
I specialize in the treatment of teens and adults facing challenges such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. My priority is creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and work towards positive change.
I specialize in the treatment of teens and adults facing challenges such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. My priority is creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and work towards positive change.
(214) 256-1184 View (214) 256-1184
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Trevor J Bidstrup
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, RPCV
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219  (Online Only)
With Trevor therapy is professional and personal. He is specialized in working with individuals struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and PTSD. Trevor may be an exceptional fit for you if you are hoping to address topics such as general dissatisfaction with life, deepening or healing the relationship with yourself and your past, navigating stress as you pursue your future life goals, or cultivating more healthy and rewarding relationships with those around you. After working with Trevor individuals leave feeling more in tune with their life, emotions, and those around them.
With Trevor therapy is professional and personal. He is specialized in working with individuals struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and PTSD. Trevor may be an exceptional fit for you if you are hoping to address topics such as general dissatisfaction with life, deepening or healing the relationship with yourself and your past, navigating stress as you pursue your future life goals, or cultivating more healthy and rewarding relationships with those around you. After working with Trevor individuals leave feeling more in tune with their life, emotions, and those around them.
(469) 746-4726 View (469) 746-4726
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Embrace New Life / Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD , PhD, LPC, AACC LC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75032
Our hope is that 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 (𝐞𝐍𝐋) is a place where each and every person who enters our doors, no matter how big or small their problems - feel cared for, safe, and important. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Our goal is to come alongside you as you work toward personal healing and emotional connection. 𝐞𝐍𝐋 is a leading provider of high-quality, private counseling for teens, adults & couples. #𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐖𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 We are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 ✞, 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 Ψ & 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮-𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 ♥ ! ☎ Today!
Our hope is that 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 (𝐞𝐍𝐋) is a place where each and every person who enters our doors, no matter how big or small their problems - feel cared for, safe, and important. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Our goal is to come alongside you as you work toward personal healing and emotional connection. 𝐞𝐍𝐋 is a leading provider of high-quality, private counseling for teens, adults & couples. #𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐖𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 We are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 ✞, 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 Ψ & 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮-𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 ♥ ! ☎ Today!
(972) 449-1687 View (972) 449-1687
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S. David Selby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
There are many reasons a person might want to seek the assistance of a professional counselor. Are you dealing with negative emotions, such as anger, sadness or fear and you want to learn new coping strategies? Are your personal relationships suffering due to lack of social skills and you want to learn how to really connect with others? Are you and your spouse arguing constantly and considering divorce? Well, regardless of your situation, your choice to seek therapy reflects a strong desire for healing and growth, with a yearning for a greater understanding of yourself and your life, and I am here to help !
There are many reasons a person might want to seek the assistance of a professional counselor. Are you dealing with negative emotions, such as anger, sadness or fear and you want to learn new coping strategies? Are your personal relationships suffering due to lack of social skills and you want to learn how to really connect with others? Are you and your spouse arguing constantly and considering divorce? Well, regardless of your situation, your choice to seek therapy reflects a strong desire for healing and growth, with a yearning for a greater understanding of yourself and your life, and I am here to help !
(281) 378-6467 View (281) 378-6467
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Breiane Cage
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, CNT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75075
My greatest strength is empathy, the ability to put myself in the shoes of my client to understand what they are feeling. Every brain is as unique as DNA, which means problems can present differently in people and can be triggered by different issues. I work with all ages, from children with ADHD to senior citizens with cognitive decline. Sometimes the client needs to build a toolbox, and other times, we can teach the brain new ways of processing information. It all depends on what issues you are dealing with in order to determine what solutions are available. I will guide you through what options are available for you to decide.
My greatest strength is empathy, the ability to put myself in the shoes of my client to understand what they are feeling. Every brain is as unique as DNA, which means problems can present differently in people and can be triggered by different issues. I work with all ages, from children with ADHD to senior citizens with cognitive decline. Sometimes the client needs to build a toolbox, and other times, we can teach the brain new ways of processing information. It all depends on what issues you are dealing with in order to determine what solutions are available. I will guide you through what options are available for you to decide.
(469) 423-8079 View (469) 423-8079
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Carley Bernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, families, and trauma in both adolescents and adults. My approach involves exploring how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and identifying adjustments to enhance your life satisfaction. I create a therapeutic environment based on trust, mutual respect, and collaboration.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, families, and trauma in both adolescents and adults. My approach involves exploring how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and identifying adjustments to enhance your life satisfaction. I create a therapeutic environment based on trust, mutual respect, and collaboration.
(512) 768-2731 View (512) 768-2731
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Rachel D Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75075
Deciding to seek professional help through counseling can be an extremely difficult one to make. Finding the right counselor that fits your needs and personality can often be just as daunting. I strive to cultivate & nurture a collaborative effort with my clients while incorporating a combination of therapeutic techniques individualized toward each client's unique life experiences and goals for therapy.
Deciding to seek professional help through counseling can be an extremely difficult one to make. Finding the right counselor that fits your needs and personality can often be just as daunting. I strive to cultivate & nurture a collaborative effort with my clients while incorporating a combination of therapeutic techniques individualized toward each client's unique life experiences and goals for therapy.
(972) 201-3249 View (972) 201-3249
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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75240
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, family, and group sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are trauma specialists in informed therapy. Our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you grow in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, family, and group sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are trauma specialists in informed therapy. Our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you grow in the community.
(214) 225-4765 View (214) 225-4765
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Tiffany Bays
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028  (Online Only)
Tiffany believes therapy is not a one size fits all and that different approaches or modalities may work for a client or situation and not another. Her therapeutic interests include trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, personality disorders, relationships, Narcissistic Personality Abuse Awareness. She has a passion for helping others discover issues related to self worth, coping skills, boundaries, communication, shame, and assist the client in developing the tools necessary to improve such issues.
Tiffany believes therapy is not a one size fits all and that different approaches or modalities may work for a client or situation and not another. Her therapeutic interests include trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, personality disorders, relationships, Narcissistic Personality Abuse Awareness. She has a passion for helping others discover issues related to self worth, coping skills, boundaries, communication, shame, and assist the client in developing the tools necessary to improve such issues.
(940) 514-8540 View (940) 514-8540
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Ipek Isikli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, TX 75010
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with children, adolescents & adults in individual, marital, and couples therapy. My treatment is based on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. I am committed to providing a warm, personal, and individually tailored approach in a confidential and compassionate setting.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with children, adolescents & adults in individual, marital, and couples therapy. My treatment is based on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. I am committed to providing a warm, personal, and individually tailored approach in a confidential and compassionate setting.
(469) 382-4610 View (469) 382-4610
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ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
(469) 273-1765 View (469) 273-1765
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Marilyn D Mclaurine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Carrollton, TX 75010  (Online Only)
Life is stressful. When you add depression or other mental health concerns it can be overwhelming. I am dedicated to help you sort through difficult feelings and situations. Inspire hope and healing from painful depression, loss, anxiety, or trauma, in a non judgemental environment. The goal is to teach people healthy ways of coping. Increasing happiness, decreasing depression and anxiety. Having a more positive hopeful outlook on the future.
Life is stressful. When you add depression or other mental health concerns it can be overwhelming. I am dedicated to help you sort through difficult feelings and situations. Inspire hope and healing from painful depression, loss, anxiety, or trauma, in a non judgemental environment. The goal is to teach people healthy ways of coping. Increasing happiness, decreasing depression and anxiety. Having a more positive hopeful outlook on the future.
(817) 761-7334 View (817) 761-7334
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Michael Bensman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254  (Online Only)
My clinical approach is based on evidenced based practices which are combined with my years of living and insights this provides, my vast life experiences that enables me to develop understandings and compassion for the human experience, and to use theses skills to promote meaningful and helpful conversation with clients that focus on meeting the needs that brings people to therapy. In therapy, we use words to help define and clarify what brings people to therapy, to use these words to guide our development to clinical strategies, to then implement these strategies towards the goal of improvement,
My clinical approach is based on evidenced based practices which are combined with my years of living and insights this provides, my vast life experiences that enables me to develop understandings and compassion for the human experience, and to use theses skills to promote meaningful and helpful conversation with clients that focus on meeting the needs that brings people to therapy. In therapy, we use words to help define and clarify what brings people to therapy, to use these words to guide our development to clinical strategies, to then implement these strategies towards the goal of improvement,
(832) 612-2128 View (832) 612-2128
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Elevated Solutions Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541
My name is Shonda Phillips-Young I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I obtained my bachelor's degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University-Central Texas in 2016. I then went to Texas State University and received a master's degree in Social Work in 2017. I have worked in mental health since 2019; before that, I worked in long-term care.
My name is Shonda Phillips-Young I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I obtained my bachelor's degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University-Central Texas in 2016. I then went to Texas State University and received a master's degree in Social Work in 2017. I have worked in mental health since 2019; before that, I worked in long-term care.
(254) 599-8181 View (254) 599-8181

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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.