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.
Our past experiences can have a very lasting effect on our lives and unfortunately don't magically disappear once we remove ourselves from the people or environment inflicting pain. The impact of these experiences can follow us for the rest of our lives if we don't take the necessary action to release ourselves & ensure a brighter present and future. These painful experiences can cause many iss...
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to experience an awareness of yourself and the obstacles that hinder your emotional growth and connection to others. In this courageous journey, the match between you and your therapist is essential. I view our work as an important collaborative journey and welcome all of your experiences. We will work together to identify your goals as well engage in a meaningfu...
I believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic environment that is informed by structure to help you make the changes necessary to build the life that you want. I also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In our work together, I will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help mov...
TELEHEALTH sessions are offered. I am a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Advanced Schema Therapist and an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist holding over 12 years of experience working with substance related problems and mental health challenges. I understand the courage it takes to make this first step in seeking help and hope t...
Hello and welcome to my friendly practice. I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and specialist who can greatly reduce your worry and anxiety, obsessive negative thoughts, and moods of depression. You will develop timeless skills to eliminate panic attacks, struggles with low self-esteem, resentments, and debilitating anger. My practice offers diagnostic evaluations, dialectical behavioral ther...
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Serving individuals, couples, and families in Tuscaloosa and central Alabama. Overcome anxiety and depression as well as other issues ranging from negative self-image to anger to chemical dependence. If you are facing anxiety, depression, or other personal struggles, including addictive behavior, there is help - you don't have to live this way. Contact me via email or phone. I'll respond back...
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