Schema Therapy Psychiatrists in Worcester, MA

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Omar Sultan Haque M D Ph D
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD, MTS
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5 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01602  (Online Only)
NOT Currently Accepting New Patients… Greetings! I specialize in individualized and compassionate psychiatric treatment with evidence-based medical interventions. With expert medication management, I aspire to help our patients recover and return to their lives and relationships feeling whole again.
NOT Currently Accepting New Patients… Greetings! I specialize in individualized and compassionate psychiatric treatment with evidence-based medical interventions. With expert medication management, I aspire to help our patients recover and return to their lives and relationships feeling whole again.
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Dignity Brain Health
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
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4 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01603  (Online Only)
TELE-HEALTH or In-Person: Insurance-Covered, Harvard-trained, Medication Management that is personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based at Dignity Brain Health. Our dedicated team of expert clinicians is committed to providing top-notch care for individuals struggling with mental health conditions. We prioritize finding the right medication and dosage to enhance your overall well-being and quality of life. With our comprehensive, patient-centered approach, we optimize your treatment plan for optimal results.
TELE-HEALTH or In-Person: Insurance-Covered, Harvard-trained, Medication Management that is personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based at Dignity Brain Health. Our dedicated team of expert clinicians is committed to providing top-notch care for individuals struggling with mental health conditions. We prioritize finding the right medication and dosage to enhance your overall well-being and quality of life. With our comprehensive, patient-centered approach, we optimize your treatment plan for optimal results.
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Online Psychiatrists

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Integrative Psychiatry & TMS Dr. Ying A. Cao
Psychiatrist, MD, MEng
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1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
Thriving in an evermore complex world can be overwhelming; mental health is key and self-actualization is a journey best undertaken with good support. Hello! I am a Harvard-affiliated psychiatrist and MIT-trained engineer with additional background in Traditional Chinese Medicine and genetics. I believe in the motto "Mind & Hand" and the transformative power of integrative care that aims to incorporate the full biopsychosocial experience of each patient and actualize lasting growth through facilitating insight, addressing root-causes, shifting paradigms, upgrading coping skills, and implementing measurable improvements.
Thriving in an evermore complex world can be overwhelming; mental health is key and self-actualization is a journey best undertaken with good support. Hello! I am a Harvard-affiliated psychiatrist and MIT-trained engineer with additional background in Traditional Chinese Medicine and genetics. I believe in the motto "Mind & Hand" and the transformative power of integrative care that aims to incorporate the full biopsychosocial experience of each patient and actualize lasting growth through facilitating insight, addressing root-causes, shifting paradigms, upgrading coping skills, and implementing measurable improvements.
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Schema Therapy Psychiatrists

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.