Schema Therapy: Break Deep-Rooted Patterns with Expert Care in NYC and Online
Schema Therapy is an innovative, integrative psychotherapy developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young that extends traditional cognitive therapy to treat deeply ingrained emotional and behavioral patterns—known as "schemas." These often originate in childhood and can persist lifelong, affecting relationships, self-esteem, work performance, and overall happiness.This flexible approach works for both short-term and long-term therapy, making it ideal for complex issues like:
Chronic anxiety or depression
Personality disorders (e.g., borderline or narcissistic traits)
Recurrent relationship problems
Low self-worth and self-sabotage
Trauma-related patterns
Schema Therapy combines proven techniques including:
Cognitive restructuring to challenge negative beliefs
Behavioral experiments for real-world change
Experiential methods like chair work and imagery
Building healthy adult coping skills and self-compassion
The result? Clients gain powerful tools to weaken lifelong maladaptive patterns, heal unmet core needs, and create more satisfying relationships and lives.Dr. David Bricker, a licensed NYC psychologist with advanced training in Schema Therapy, brings decades of experience helping clients overcome these deep-seated challenges through convenient online sessions (available worldwide) and in-person in Lower Manhattan.Ready to finally break free from old patterns and build the fulfilling life you deserve? Contact Dr. Bricker today for a consultation and discover how Schema Therapy can transform your emotional well-being.
Dr. Young and Dr. Bricker, together, wrote an article called A Client's Guide to Schema Therapy.
Read more about Schema Therapy in Archives of General Psychiatry.