Schema Therapy in Houston, TX
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to invest in yourself. Prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being is a powerful and courageous first step—whether it’s your first time seeking support or you’ve been on this journey for a while. I’m proud of you for being here.
My name is Ninoska “Nina” Lewis, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) supervised by Leo Kerr, LPC-S. I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. My clinical experience includes working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds on a wide range of concerns.
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to invest in yourself. Prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being is a powerful and courageous first step—whether it’s your first time seeking support or you’ve been on this journey for a while. I’m proud of you for being here.
My name is Ninoska “Nina” Lewis, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) supervised by Leo Kerr, LPC-S. I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. My clinical experience includes working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds on a wide range of concerns.
Se habla español también. . Do you have low self esteem? Do you wish you could be at peace instead of worried or down most days? Are breakups extremely difficult for you? My name is Brenda, and I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor. First, let me congratulate you for making the decision to make your mental health a priority; there is much strength in that alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can share and increase your awareness to find emotional freedom and unlock the power that is within you.
Se habla español también. . Do you have low self esteem? Do you wish you could be at peace instead of worried or down most days? Are breakups extremely difficult for you? My name is Brenda, and I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor. First, let me congratulate you for making the decision to make your mental health a priority; there is much strength in that alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can share and increase your awareness to find emotional freedom and unlock the power that is within you.
Sexually compulsive and addictive behaviors have been a common presenting problem. It can emerge in the form of pornography addiction, infidelity, hook up apps, and illegal behaviors. Clients seek me out, when there has been problematic sexual behavior either with an individual or in a relationship. Most behaviors of a sexual nature have caused damage to the individual, couple and families. Many people suffer from past trauma and the development of healthy sexual behaviors have been interrupted by abuse, both physical , sexual and emotional. Behaviors can become compulsive and eventually secretive and shameful for the person.
Sexually compulsive and addictive behaviors have been a common presenting problem. It can emerge in the form of pornography addiction, infidelity, hook up apps, and illegal behaviors. Clients seek me out, when there has been problematic sexual behavior either with an individual or in a relationship. Most behaviors of a sexual nature have caused damage to the individual, couple and families. Many people suffer from past trauma and the development of healthy sexual behaviors have been interrupted by abuse, both physical , sexual and emotional. Behaviors can become compulsive and eventually secretive and shameful for the person.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to integrating principles of enduring faith and resilience into my practice, I often reflect on the power of perseverance and “Never Giving Up” through life's inevitable challenges. My therapeutic approach is built on the belief that every individual and relationship possesses an inherent capacity for strength and renewal, deeply rooted in a foundation of hope and unwavering commitment. I guide my clients through processes of healing and growth, helping them tap into their internal wellsprings of courage and divine grace, ensuring that no struggle is faced alone.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to integrating principles of enduring faith and resilience into my practice, I often reflect on the power of perseverance and “Never Giving Up” through life's inevitable challenges. My therapeutic approach is built on the belief that every individual and relationship possesses an inherent capacity for strength and renewal, deeply rooted in a foundation of hope and unwavering commitment. I guide my clients through processes of healing and growth, helping them tap into their internal wellsprings of courage and divine grace, ensuring that no struggle is faced alone.
I’m a licensed psychologist based in the Houston Heights, specializing in anxiety and trauma-related challenges—such as chronic worry, panic attacks, perfectionism, social anxiety, intrusive thoughts and memories, and avoidance that disrupts daily life and relationships.
Many of my clients feel like anxiety is steering their lives, or that past experiences are holding them back. They’ve often tried managing things on their own, but despite their best efforts, the problems persist, or their ways of managing things comes at a cost. That’s where focused therapy makes a difference.
I’m a licensed psychologist based in the Houston Heights, specializing in anxiety and trauma-related challenges—such as chronic worry, panic attacks, perfectionism, social anxiety, intrusive thoughts and memories, and avoidance that disrupts daily life and relationships.
Many of my clients feel like anxiety is steering their lives, or that past experiences are holding them back. They’ve often tried managing things on their own, but despite their best efforts, the problems persist, or their ways of managing things comes at a cost. That’s where focused therapy makes a difference.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship struggles take hold. I work with children, teens, and adults facing challenges like OCD, depression, ADHD, and insomnia. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your needs, blending CBT, ACT, exposure, and play therapy. Clients often tell me they appreciate having a space where they feel understood and supported. Together, we’ll focus on practical skills, insight, and healing so you can move forward with hope and confidence.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship struggles take hold. I work with children, teens, and adults facing challenges like OCD, depression, ADHD, and insomnia. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your needs, blending CBT, ACT, exposure, and play therapy. Clients often tell me they appreciate having a space where they feel understood and supported. Together, we’ll focus on practical skills, insight, and healing so you can move forward with hope and confidence.
I use an integrative approach combining Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-Based CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotion-Focused techniques.
Do you appear successful, accomplished and capable on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, burned out or never quite enough? Do you identify as the fixer, overachiever or peacemaker? Do roles help you cope with stress or responsibility but now feel exhausting to maintain? I’m Sophie Vonner, LPC and I specialize in working with adults who feel driven by anxiety, perfectionism or constant sense of pressure. These patterns aren’t flaws or bad habits, they’re learned survival strategies that often show up as overthinking, people pleasing, difficulty resting and chronic guilt.
I use an integrative approach combining Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-Based CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotion-Focused techniques.
Do you appear successful, accomplished and capable on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, burned out or never quite enough? Do you identify as the fixer, overachiever or peacemaker? Do roles help you cope with stress or responsibility but now feel exhausting to maintain? I’m Sophie Vonner, LPC and I specialize in working with adults who feel driven by anxiety, perfectionism or constant sense of pressure. These patterns aren’t flaws or bad habits, they’re learned survival strategies that often show up as overthinking, people pleasing, difficulty resting and chronic guilt.
I am fully bilingual in Spanish and English. I have 10+ years of experience working with children and adults providing individual and family counseling, including extensive experience providing trauma-informed care with immigrant families and youth involved with the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I will strive to instill hope by empowering clients to discover and build on their own strengths. I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties so it doesn't feel like we are doing it alone. Come with me to the journey of introspection and we will find healing in the end.
I am fully bilingual in Spanish and English. I have 10+ years of experience working with children and adults providing individual and family counseling, including extensive experience providing trauma-informed care with immigrant families and youth involved with the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I will strive to instill hope by empowering clients to discover and build on their own strengths. I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties so it doesn't feel like we are doing it alone. Come with me to the journey of introspection and we will find healing in the end.
In therapy, I want to harness the strength in people to support their paths to healing. Therapy isn’t to “fix” broken people but to dismantle and reconfigure the learned behavior that comes from the life we have experienced. The different events and people we’ve brushed against in life make our stories unique, and I utilize a narrative therapy approach that allows my clients to explore their adaptations to life and venture into new places their stories can take them. The moment we regain power over the “pen” of our own story, our life can be written on our terms and continue forward in triumph.
In therapy, I want to harness the strength in people to support their paths to healing. Therapy isn’t to “fix” broken people but to dismantle and reconfigure the learned behavior that comes from the life we have experienced. The different events and people we’ve brushed against in life make our stories unique, and I utilize a narrative therapy approach that allows my clients to explore their adaptations to life and venture into new places their stories can take them. The moment we regain power over the “pen” of our own story, our life can be written on our terms and continue forward in triumph.
I believe successful therapy depends on clients honestly sharing their experiences and behavior. Yet many clients struggle to articulate their feelings, sharing these feelings with a stranger, even a therapist, can be difficult. It takes time for a therapist to earn a client’s trust. My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship with you to enhance a safer and supportive therapeutic environment.
I believe successful therapy depends on clients honestly sharing their experiences and behavior. Yet many clients struggle to articulate their feelings, sharing these feelings with a stranger, even a therapist, can be difficult. It takes time for a therapist to earn a client’s trust. My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship with you to enhance a safer and supportive therapeutic environment.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Feeling Shaky, Haven't been sleeping, avoiding people. Feelings like you had as a child - most of the time, these are signs of trauma. And for most men, trauma is something we believe everybody else can have, but not ourselves. My passion is to help men make peace with their past so they can live fully in their present and thrive in their future. I love the quote, "Trauma is in the eye of the beholder." Today might be your first day accepting that you have trauma. Will you let somebody else be there for you? If so, I'd love to be that person! And Let EMDR be the resource that can help you find your healing.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Feeling Shaky, Haven't been sleeping, avoiding people. Feelings like you had as a child - most of the time, these are signs of trauma. And for most men, trauma is something we believe everybody else can have, but not ourselves. My passion is to help men make peace with their past so they can live fully in their present and thrive in their future. I love the quote, "Trauma is in the eye of the beholder." Today might be your first day accepting that you have trauma. Will you let somebody else be there for you? If so, I'd love to be that person! And Let EMDR be the resource that can help you find your healing.
My therapeutic approach is an integrative process which include (CBT), Schema therapy, EMDR, and DBT, Also, I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.
MY Specialties include anxiety, relationship issues, life skills and life coaching, crisis intervention, depression, school performance, anger management, and substance use disorder (Addiction) counseling.
My therapeutic approach is an integrative process which include (CBT), Schema therapy, EMDR, and DBT, Also, I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.
MY Specialties include anxiety, relationship issues, life skills and life coaching, crisis intervention, depression, school performance, anger management, and substance use disorder (Addiction) counseling.
As a professional counselor, I'm dedicated to helping individuals find the power to change their life. My duty as your counselor is to develop a positive, judgment-free, supportive therapeutic relationship, as well as create a safe environment for you to share comfortably and begin the healing process. I am able to help you through using a variety of theoretical approaches and techniques that compliment the morals, values and beliefs held by you, your partner, your adolescent, and/or your family.
As a professional counselor, I'm dedicated to helping individuals find the power to change their life. My duty as your counselor is to develop a positive, judgment-free, supportive therapeutic relationship, as well as create a safe environment for you to share comfortably and begin the healing process. I am able to help you through using a variety of theoretical approaches and techniques that compliment the morals, values and beliefs held by you, your partner, your adolescent, and/or your family.
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,
I draw from CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR to help clients manage emotions, uncover and shift unhelpful patterns, and build coping strategies that actually work.
Accepting NEW patients! Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
I draw from CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR to help clients manage emotions, uncover and shift unhelpful patterns, and build coping strategies that actually work.
Accepting NEW patients! Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
Life Wellness & Counseling Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
“Your mental oasis — where healing meets calm.”
You’ve been holding it all together for everyone else, but lately it feels harder to find your center. You might be navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship changes, or the weight of life’s expectations. You want to feel grounded again—to understand yourself, manage emotions, and find peace without losing your drive or compassion. Whether you’re a teen learning to cope, a professional facing burnout, or a woman in transition, you’re ready to breathe again—and begin healing on your own terms.
“Your mental oasis — where healing meets calm.”
You’ve been holding it all together for everyone else, but lately it feels harder to find your center. You might be navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship changes, or the weight of life’s expectations. You want to feel grounded again—to understand yourself, manage emotions, and find peace without losing your drive or compassion. Whether you’re a teen learning to cope, a professional facing burnout, or a woman in transition, you’re ready to breathe again—and begin healing on your own terms.
The Clinic for Adult Attention Problems P.A. (CAAP) is a specialty clinic. The primary mission of the clinic is to provide exemplary patient care through state-of-the-art assessment and treatment and to expand knowledge through research.
The Clinic for Adult Attention Problems P.A. (CAAP) is a specialty clinic. The primary mission of the clinic is to provide exemplary patient care through state-of-the-art assessment and treatment and to expand knowledge through research.
I am formally trained in Schema Therapy and Brainspotting.
Life isn't adding up to what you imagined. You may have a nagging sense that something is missing, leaving you wrestling with anxiety or feeling trapped by the past. Whether you've exhausted all avenues or are finally ready to confront what you've been avoiding, taking this next step can feel daunting. It's especially difficult when it feels like nobody truly understands what you're going through. But here you are—because you refuse to stay stuck. What you’ve been through isn’t easy, but I want to assure you that there's hope for healing and happiness ahead.
I am formally trained in Schema Therapy and Brainspotting.
Life isn't adding up to what you imagined. You may have a nagging sense that something is missing, leaving you wrestling with anxiety or feeling trapped by the past. Whether you've exhausted all avenues or are finally ready to confront what you've been avoiding, taking this next step can feel daunting. It's especially difficult when it feels like nobody truly understands what you're going through. But here you are—because you refuse to stay stuck. What you’ve been through isn’t easy, but I want to assure you that there's hope for healing and happiness ahead.
Do you struggle with the loss of your sense of self that impairs day-to-day functioning? Do you feel overwhelmed by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Are you curious if life could feel more enjoyable? Now more than ever, teens and young adults are feeling anxious, uncertain, or inadequate about navigating through past traumas and finding meaning in their lives. Suppressing your emotions and not taking time for your needs or self can lead to long-term concerns for your body and mind. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with the loss of your sense of self that impairs day-to-day functioning? Do you feel overwhelmed by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Are you curious if life could feel more enjoyable? Now more than ever, teens and young adults are feeling anxious, uncertain, or inadequate about navigating through past traumas and finding meaning in their lives. Suppressing your emotions and not taking time for your needs or self can lead to long-term concerns for your body and mind. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
You’ve been strong for a long time—showing up, pushing through, and holding everything together. But lately, it feels harder to keep pretending you’re okay. Maybe you feel stuck, overwhelmed, angry, or exhausted. You mask your pain and keep moving, but deep down, you know it’s time to slow down and start healing.
I’m Peejayé Robins, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) in Texas, practicing under the supervision of Dr. Crystal Brashear, PhD, LPC-S. I provide individual, couples, and group counseling for adults working through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma in a way that honors both their faith and humanity.
You’ve been strong for a long time—showing up, pushing through, and holding everything together. But lately, it feels harder to keep pretending you’re okay. Maybe you feel stuck, overwhelmed, angry, or exhausted. You mask your pain and keep moving, but deep down, you know it’s time to slow down and start healing.
I’m Peejayé Robins, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) in Texas, practicing under the supervision of Dr. Crystal Brashear, PhD, LPC-S. I provide individual, couples, and group counseling for adults working through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma in a way that honors both their faith and humanity.
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Schema Therapy Therapists
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.