Schema Therapy rests on the theory that people have conceptual ideas about common human experiences, such as relationships. Early childhood experiences, some of which can be maladaptive, affect these schemas. Schemas affect how people think about themselves and how they think about themselves in relationships with others.
Your therapist will ask questions about your childhood and how you form relationships, specifically if there were any attachment injuries (such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, or other types of trauma with your primary caregivers).
Schema Therapy recognizes that your emotions correspond with how you relate to others. Your maladaptive schemas can also be affected by the particular environment in which you experienced your formative years.
Your therapist will then ask about your current patterns of relating and how you form relationships as an adult. The goal is to identify and explore how these maladaptive schemas affect you in your present life and replace them with more positive ways of relating with others.
Are you looking for a counselor who will accept you just as you are, make you feel safe, and help you to rediscover hope? I will walk beside you while you learn to experience more self-compassion, live more contentedly, and enjoy a more abundant life. Since 1995, I have worked with teens and adults experiencing troubling issues such as trauma and PTSD, alcohol and drug addiction, marriage...
Experiencing problems with anger, depression anxiety, emotional dis- regulation, trauma, hyperactivity or problems with social anxiety or low self-esteem? the Institute might be a good fit. I assess clients for suitability for psychological therapy and for the type of therapy most appropriate for their needs. I draw upon different models to explain mental health difficulties and find the...
*Not accepting new clients at this time.* You can be anywhere in NJ & get the help you need. Are you unsure of how to deal with stress at work, at home, or that your life isn't what you expected? Feeling down, anxious, anger or out of control? Together we can work on anxiety, negative thoughts, stress coping, self-esteem, grief, overreactions, actions that you feel do not work for you, & anythi...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and DEEP provider. I believe, because all people are created in the image of God and each possess a unique body, mind, and spirit, it is essential that each of these aspects of their humanity be weighed equally. I respect my clients choices to address whichever aspect(s) of themselves they wish to work on in...
Whether you are looking to address depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, or strengthen your recovery program, I can help you navigate the path to stability, understanding and relief. I’m a believer in a wholistic approach to overall health, and to do so by focusing on the areas of mental, physical and spiritual wellness. Therapy can be a healthy way to address the struggles that you may be facin...
David "Dex" Hayward, LMHC, MCAP is an integrative practitioner with over 29 years of experience helping individuals, couples & families transform their lives to embrace the changes desired to live a life of change. David Dex Hayward is enthusiastically ready to assist with a Charismatic approach into assisting others in their journey of change. His spiritual development has lead him in...
My practice caters to those who desire true change in their lives. Bring your willingness and desire for change and together we will work to transform your life. I have a true passion to help people get beyond their self-limiting beliefs, emotional scars and sabotaging behaviors and reclaim their birth right of wholly intact self-worth and peace of mind. I often see people with more intractable...
WAITLIST only at this time (expected openings Feb 2021) - I am privileged to facilitate the exploration and personal growth of clients with concerns such as family-of-origin difficulties, self-esteem, personhood, sense of self, and problems related to histories of childhood abuse. My practice is founded upon my steadfast belief that each and every one of us is doing the best we can, given the...
Life is a journey. Sometimes we need a sounding board to sort out our thoughts and feelings and gain a new perspective on life. My goal is to help you be the happiest person you can be. I specialize in working with clients with complex trauma, which is trauma related to childhood experiences. I have expertise in working with adult children of narcissistic parents. I also have expertise in worki...
Are you sick of feeling overwhelmed? Does it feel like you keep trying to move forward and there's something holding you back? Are you tired of taking care of everyone else around you and never having time to take care of yourself? Have you tried to feel better, lose weight or workout and still struggle with being comfortable with who you are? If you answered yes to any of these questions then ...
My ideal client would be someone looking for help to tap into their unique inner strengths and by maximizing those strengths will discover peace and balance in their everyday life. My ideal client would live a life free from fear, worry, and insecurity. Many people suffer from anxiety and depression because they feel they don't measure up and compare themselves to what they think life should be...
Life is beautiful but also challenging. At times those challenges can seem overwhelming and never ending. We all need some support along the way. And the good news is you do not have to navigate the path alone. I desire to walk alongside others in whatever journey they may be on. I would love to come alongside you and take you down a road of exploration and restoration. I have experience treati...
Because of the models of therapy I draw from, I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds, with a broad range of issues. ACT, DBT, and Schema therapy are all well suited to helping clients improve their mood, live by their values, and do what's most important to them. In particular though, my passion is for working with those in recovery from addictions of all types. But I enjoy going...
My approach to therapy is based on empathetic communication, mindful awareness and relational growth. I have a holistic perspective, believing we are our greatest resource for growth and healing. I am skilled at providing a welcoming, open and compassionate space in which to connect with what is most important to you. For therapy to be meaningful (and ‘effective’), I have found theories and...
Dr. Griff is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a specialization in Sports/Performance Psychology as well as an additional specialization in Trauma Psychology. During these times of crisis, Dr. Griff offers individual, family, child, and couple therapies in his group practice. He also offers health psychological and sports psychological services. Furthermore, Dr. Griff can provide psychologi...
