Schema Therapy in Appleton, WI
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I practice a person-centered approach where I strive to treat all individuals with respect which promotes autonomy. I provide a respectful, accepting, and empathetic counseling perspective. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and I have a special interest with working within the framework of holistic wellness.
I practice a person-centered approach where I strive to treat all individuals with respect which promotes autonomy. I provide a respectful, accepting, and empathetic counseling perspective. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and I have a special interest with working within the framework of holistic wellness.
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Chiara Simeone-Difrancesco
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911 (Online Only)
Author of: "Schema Therapy (ST) with Couples", Wiley.
Specialty: 1) Marriage. Make it better: heal hurts; recover post affair(s); reconnect from drifting. Expertise in helping couples fall in love again. Often with children and careers spouses find they are not so connected ...sometimes with "bad behavior" trust becomes severely damaged or sexual issues...Hope and expert guidance are to be had... Personality rough edges can become smoother as persons learn how to connect. I work especially well with busy professionals who want better marriages. 2) INDIVIDUAL Therapy & Counseling, 33 years experience/training. Try a National Register Psychologist & see the difference!
Author of: "Schema Therapy (ST) with Couples", Wiley.
Specialty: 1) Marriage. Make it better: heal hurts; recover post affair(s); reconnect from drifting. Expertise in helping couples fall in love again. Often with children and careers spouses find they are not so connected ...sometimes with "bad behavior" trust becomes severely damaged or sexual issues...Hope and expert guidance are to be had... Personality rough edges can become smoother as persons learn how to connect. I work especially well with busy professionals who want better marriages. 2) INDIVIDUAL Therapy & Counseling, 33 years experience/training. Try a National Register Psychologist & see the difference!
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I am competent in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, Family Systems, & Schema Therapy.
Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of joy, your family life, or other relationships? Are you struggling with worry or sadness that seems to keep you down? Do you feel as though you are alone in handling some of the challenges that life has put in front of you? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. My training and 20+ years of experience prepared me to work with people of all cultures, ethnic backgrounds. I want to understand not only who you are as a person, but also how your background and experiences shape your life.
I am competent in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, Family Systems, & Schema Therapy.
Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of joy, your family life, or other relationships? Are you struggling with worry or sadness that seems to keep you down? Do you feel as though you are alone in handling some of the challenges that life has put in front of you? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. My training and 20+ years of experience prepared me to work with people of all cultures, ethnic backgrounds. I want to understand not only who you are as a person, but also how your background and experiences shape your life.
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Mend Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911 (Online Only)
Mend Counseling aims to serve those seeking a straight forward approach to mental health counseling. The world is complex and each individual struggles with different aspects of life, living within their values, and finding a balance in health. Mend aims to create a meaningful relationship with each person that reaches out for aid to address their specific needs and struggles. Though depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma are all too common each manifests itself in subtle and complex forms.
Mend Counseling aims to serve those seeking a straight forward approach to mental health counseling. The world is complex and each individual struggles with different aspects of life, living within their values, and finding a balance in health. Mend aims to create a meaningful relationship with each person that reaches out for aid to address their specific needs and struggles. Though depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma are all too common each manifests itself in subtle and complex forms.
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Jennifer Dudek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Jen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health counseling at Counseling and Consulting Professionals (CCP Clinic) through Telehealth only. I work with children ages 13 through 18 as well as with adults. I desire to build strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients using a person-centered approach.
Hello! I'm Jen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health counseling at Counseling and Consulting Professionals (CCP Clinic) through Telehealth only. I work with children ages 13 through 18 as well as with adults. I desire to build strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients using a person-centered approach.
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Valerie Hamilton, Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54915
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client would be someone looking for help to tap into their personal inner strengths, and by maximizing those strengths, will discover peace, balance and self acceptance, in their everyday life. My ideal client would live a life free from fear, worry, and insecurity.
My ideal client would be someone looking for help to tap into their personal inner strengths, and by maximizing those strengths, will discover peace, balance and self acceptance, in their everyday life. My ideal client would live a life free from fear, worry, and insecurity.
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STOP SCROLLING……Are you bleary-eyed from reading so many counselor profiles? Are the words just combining to read blah, blah, blah? So you’re looking for a therapist, good news I’m looking to help people! My name is Derreka Walton, and I own and operate The Couch Counseling Center. Am I some super magical being with special unicorn counseling abilities? NO! I’m a pretty regular person with some skills! I’m married, have kids, a few pets, a job, and a life, pretty normal, right?
STOP SCROLLING……Are you bleary-eyed from reading so many counselor profiles? Are the words just combining to read blah, blah, blah? So you’re looking for a therapist, good news I’m looking to help people! My name is Derreka Walton, and I own and operate The Couch Counseling Center. Am I some super magical being with special unicorn counseling abilities? NO! I’m a pretty regular person with some skills! I’m married, have kids, a few pets, a job, and a life, pretty normal, right?
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Callie Barfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
Social conditions teach us that pleasure must be "earned", & that our worth is directly linked to our productivity. I am passionate about collaborating with individuals looking to find joy by identifying barriers to pleasure & rest, & developing a deeper understanding of beliefs that contribute to our own discomfort with pleasure. Many of my clients are experiencing a life transition- starting new job, becoming a parent, opening up a relationship, considering divorce. Together we will explore ways to increase compassion & acceptance, & lean into pleasure so that we feel more prepared to better cope with these changes & stressors.
Social conditions teach us that pleasure must be "earned", & that our worth is directly linked to our productivity. I am passionate about collaborating with individuals looking to find joy by identifying barriers to pleasure & rest, & developing a deeper understanding of beliefs that contribute to our own discomfort with pleasure. Many of my clients are experiencing a life transition- starting new job, becoming a parent, opening up a relationship, considering divorce. Together we will explore ways to increase compassion & acceptance, & lean into pleasure so that we feel more prepared to better cope with these changes & stressors.
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Hello! I am Holly Doughty, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a EMDR and DBT therapist. I am accepting new patients (adults, teens, kids). I have recently opened a new location in Kaukauna. Are you struggling with anxiety? Worried about others and what they are thinking? Asking yourself "what if" a lot? Are you feeling triggered by others? Questioning your relationships? Is someone in your life causing you distress in a relationship? Are you struggling but don't know what is causing it. I can help you and you are in the right place.
Hello! I am Holly Doughty, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a EMDR and DBT therapist. I am accepting new patients (adults, teens, kids). I have recently opened a new location in Kaukauna. Are you struggling with anxiety? Worried about others and what they are thinking? Asking yourself "what if" a lot? Are you feeling triggered by others? Questioning your relationships? Is someone in your life causing you distress in a relationship? Are you struggling but don't know what is causing it. I can help you and you are in the right place.
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Linell Berkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR Certified Therapist specializing in individual and couple therapy. My treatment approach is compassionate, collaborative and goal-oriented. I enjoy helping clients gain insight on how their past experiences influence current ways of thinking and coping to promote new ways of relating with themselves and others. I also offer practical and integrated interventions to help manage everyday challenges and stressors.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR Certified Therapist specializing in individual and couple therapy. My treatment approach is compassionate, collaborative and goal-oriented. I enjoy helping clients gain insight on how their past experiences influence current ways of thinking and coping to promote new ways of relating with themselves and others. I also offer practical and integrated interventions to help manage everyday challenges and stressors.
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I am committed to helping each individual learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs my clients hold. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I’m passionate about helping all ages (7+) of individuals whom are seeking to better themselves and learn to successfully navigate their worlds. Specialties: Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Trauma, Stress Management and Interpersonal concerns.
I am committed to helping each individual learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs my clients hold. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I’m passionate about helping all ages (7+) of individuals whom are seeking to better themselves and learn to successfully navigate their worlds. Specialties: Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Trauma, Stress Management and Interpersonal concerns.
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Ashley Lamers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Neenah, WI 54956
So you’re ready to do the work of unpacking what holds you back… Wherever you are in your process, you don't have to figure it out alone. I opened Hold Fast Counseling Services, LLC to collaborate with clients to build awareness and insights, fortify internal and relational connections, develop meaning in the intersections of our experiences and identities, support development and expression of gratitude and joy, and flourish.
So you’re ready to do the work of unpacking what holds you back… Wherever you are in your process, you don't have to figure it out alone. I opened Hold Fast Counseling Services, LLC to collaborate with clients to build awareness and insights, fortify internal and relational connections, develop meaning in the intersections of our experiences and identities, support development and expression of gratitude and joy, and flourish.
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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor-In Training, a Substance Abuse Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Over the last 3 years, I have worked in a therapeutic setting, as an intern and a therapist in training, helping clients discover what comes next in their journey. I view the client as the “expert” and work in a collaborative, strength-based approach to assist the client in discovering what the next chapter may hold. In practicing my own self-care, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our daughter, and our three dogs. I also enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and traveling the world.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor-In Training, a Substance Abuse Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Over the last 3 years, I have worked in a therapeutic setting, as an intern and a therapist in training, helping clients discover what comes next in their journey. I view the client as the “expert” and work in a collaborative, strength-based approach to assist the client in discovering what the next chapter may hold. In practicing my own self-care, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our daughter, and our three dogs. I also enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and traveling the world.
Online Therapists
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I am trained and experienced in evidence-based treatments including Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I am a therapist with a passion for healing trauma. My approach begins with creating a space where my clients feel safe, heard, and in control every step of the way. I believe that building a genuine connection is vital to the healing process, so I'd like to get to know you and your unique story. I view it as a privilege to walk with you through your past, help you understand your present, and guide you towards the future you're seeking.
I am trained and experienced in evidence-based treatments including Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I am a therapist with a passion for healing trauma. My approach begins with creating a space where my clients feel safe, heard, and in control every step of the way. I believe that building a genuine connection is vital to the healing process, so I'd like to get to know you and your unique story. I view it as a privilege to walk with you through your past, help you understand your present, and guide you towards the future you're seeking.
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Alyssa Latin-Kasper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
I have received training in Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Schema Therapy.
I am passionate about working with clients of all ages to gain understanding and feel confident in managing their mental health. I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Excoriation (skin picking) & Hair Pulling Disorders, Tic Disorders, and anxiety disorders including Separation Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Specific Phobias. Often these issues lead to school avoidance in children and teens so I am well versed in working with schools to best support my clients.
I have received training in Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Schema Therapy.
I am passionate about working with clients of all ages to gain understanding and feel confident in managing their mental health. I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Excoriation (skin picking) & Hair Pulling Disorders, Tic Disorders, and anxiety disorders including Separation Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Specific Phobias. Often these issues lead to school avoidance in children and teens so I am well versed in working with schools to best support my clients.
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I use techniques from EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, I-CBT, and Schema Therapy.
I have a passion for helping clients get unstuck from things holding them back. Whether it's finding and keeping relationships, worries about the future getting in the way of living life now, or past traumatic or unpleasant experiences that are keeping you up at night. I work best with adults and couples who are ready to dig into the work, coming out the other side with a life filled with joy and meaning. OCD, relationship issues, personality disorders, perinatal and postpartum women, anxiety, trauma and depression are my specialties.
I use techniques from EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, I-CBT, and Schema Therapy.
I have a passion for helping clients get unstuck from things holding them back. Whether it's finding and keeping relationships, worries about the future getting in the way of living life now, or past traumatic or unpleasant experiences that are keeping you up at night. I work best with adults and couples who are ready to dig into the work, coming out the other side with a life filled with joy and meaning. OCD, relationship issues, personality disorders, perinatal and postpartum women, anxiety, trauma and depression are my specialties.
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Radical Change Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Waitlist for new clients
We use an approach rooted in Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help "open up" and connect with others rather than shutting down and keeping everyone out to protect yourself.
Radical Change Counseling and Coaching is focused on helping people who feel stuck and always needing to control everything make lasting change. If you feel that you are a hamster on a wheel and no matter what you do, you just feel like you are having the same issues over and over again without help, we may have the approach that finally helps to create change. Do you handle stress by trying to control everything, yourself, and even others? If so, we might be able to help!
We use an approach rooted in Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help "open up" and connect with others rather than shutting down and keeping everyone out to protect yourself.
Radical Change Counseling and Coaching is focused on helping people who feel stuck and always needing to control everything make lasting change. If you feel that you are a hamster on a wheel and no matter what you do, you just feel like you are having the same issues over and over again without help, we may have the approach that finally helps to create change. Do you handle stress by trying to control everything, yourself, and even others? If so, we might be able to help!
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Abby Carncross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53005
Hello! My name is Abby and I would love the opportunity to get to know you and see if I would be a good fit as your therapist! Are you feeling like you are stuck, anxious, need a change, or doubting your self? Have you ever wanted someone non-judgmental to talk to? I know exactly what you're feeling: everyone has their opinions on decisions you make, just doing life is hard, constantly feeling on edge. All of these can be true AND let me see if I can help navigate some of that. Living in our society right now is really hard and I hope to collaborate with you to make living life a little easier.
Hello! My name is Abby and I would love the opportunity to get to know you and see if I would be a good fit as your therapist! Are you feeling like you are stuck, anxious, need a change, or doubting your self? Have you ever wanted someone non-judgmental to talk to? I know exactly what you're feeling: everyone has their opinions on decisions you make, just doing life is hard, constantly feeling on edge. All of these can be true AND let me see if I can help navigate some of that. Living in our society right now is really hard and I hope to collaborate with you to make living life a little easier.
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My mission is to create a climate that empowers my clients to deal with any problems they are seeking treatment for. I believe that every client enters treatment with his or her own unique problems and strengths. Therefore my main focus is treating every client with a non-judgmental accepting approach.
My mission is to create a climate that empowers my clients to deal with any problems they are seeking treatment for. I believe that every client enters treatment with his or her own unique problems and strengths. Therefore my main focus is treating every client with a non-judgmental accepting approach.
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My professional goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive therapy environment for persons with mental health and behavioral challenges. My hope is to provide a safe, secure and comfortable space during your time of healing and exploration.
My professional goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive therapy environment for persons with mental health and behavioral challenges. My hope is to provide a safe, secure and comfortable space during your time of healing and exploration.
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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.