Schema Therapy
An Integrative therapy that helps individuals identify and change long standing patterns called schemas that shape how they think, feel, and relate to others.
An Integrative therapy that helps individuals identify and change long standing patterns called schemas that shape how they think, feel, and relate to others.
A snapshot of who this service supports and how it works
Personality disorders, chronic depression or anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction recovery
Weekly. Session length is 60 to 90 minutes
Individual, couple, or group. In person or virtual
Long term therapy, typically 6 to 24 months depending on schema depth
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma therapies, mindfulness, family therapy
Strong research support for borderline personality disorder, narcissistic traits, and chronic mental health conditions
Schema Therapy was developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young as an expansion of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed to uncover and transform early maladaptive schemas, which are deep emotional patterns that develop in childhood and continue into adulthood.
Identify core schemas and understand where they originated
Recognize “modes,” which are moment to moment emotional states driven by schemas
Strengthen a Healthy Adult mode that brings compassion, balance, and stability
Different Approaches to Understanding and Healing Core Patterns
One on One sessions focused on identifying and transforming schemas and emotional modes
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A supportive setting where participants explore schemas, share experiences, and practice healthier coping.
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Helps partners understand how their schemas interact and create conflict cycles, and teaches new patterns of connection.
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Adapted for younger clients with age appropriate tools to address schemas early and improve family dynamics
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Works directly with emotional modes such as the Vulnerable Child, Angry Child, Punitive Parent, and Healthy Adult.
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A comprehensive model addressing core schemas, emotional regulation, and trauma responses
Explore MoreSchema Therapy supports recovery by helping individuals identify and understand long-standing emotional patterns known as schemas that often develop from early life experiences. By recognizing how these patterns influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the present, individuals can respond with greater awareness rather than automatic reactions.
Addresses root causes by transforming deep patterns
Reduces emotional suffering by regulating intense emotions
Supports trauma healing by reframing painful experiences
Builds a Healthy Adult mode for long term resilience and stability
Schema Therapy is ideal for people who have long struggled with recurring patterns, intense emotions, or difficult relationships.
Particularly effective for borderline personality disorder and narcissistic traits
Targets long standing beliefs and emotional patterns
Addresses schema clashes that drive arguments and disconnection
Helps uncover core schemas that contribute to self sabotage
Exploring Patterns and Building Healthier Emotional Responses
Schema identification to uncover core beliefs and emotional patterns
Imagery rescripting to revisit and reframe early experiences
Chair work to explore different emotional modes and build the healthy Adult
Skills practice to replace avoidance and self defeating patterns
Homework such as journaling or noticing schemas in daily life
TruPaths highlights Schema Therapy because many clients struggle not only with symptoms but with lifelong emotional patterns. Schema Therapy provides a pathway to deeper healing by addressing the core wounds and beliefs that shape identity, relationships, and behavior.
Deep emotional change is possible. Schema Therapy helps individuals heal core wounds, transform unhealthy patterns, and strengthen their healthiest self.
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