Self-Harming Psychiatrists in 23452
Ocean Psychiatric Group, P.C.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Ocean Psychiatric Group P.C, is a collaborative group of Neurological and Mental Health professionals who will serve your needs with competence, integrity and compassion. We are a group of individuals licensed in Psychiatry, Neurology, Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing. Our practice is complemented by Prescribing Nurse Practitioners, Board Certified in Psychiatric and Family Medicine . We are committed to provide excellent patient care within our specialties, in a confidential and comfortable environment.
Ocean Psychiatric Group P.C, is a collaborative group of Neurological and Mental Health professionals who will serve your needs with competence, integrity and compassion. We are a group of individuals licensed in Psychiatry, Neurology, Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing. Our practice is complemented by Prescribing Nurse Practitioners, Board Certified in Psychiatric and Family Medicine . We are committed to provide excellent patient care within our specialties, in a confidential and comfortable environment.
Dr. Morgan Alexander
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Online Only)
Meet Dr. Alexander: a psychiatrist with a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise. Trained at Wright State University with a focus on integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, Dr. Alexander excels in delivering personalized treatment plans with proven effectiveness. She actively engages with the narratives that shape patients' lives, forging therapeutic alliances as unique as the individuals she serves. This patient-first approach, combined with a rich background in community engagement, positions Dr. Alexander as a psychiatrist who understands the complexities of the complete human experience - mind, body and spirit.
Meet Dr. Alexander: a psychiatrist with a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise. Trained at Wright State University with a focus on integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, Dr. Alexander excels in delivering personalized treatment plans with proven effectiveness. She actively engages with the narratives that shape patients' lives, forging therapeutic alliances as unique as the individuals she serves. This patient-first approach, combined with a rich background in community engagement, positions Dr. Alexander as a psychiatrist who understands the complexities of the complete human experience - mind, body and spirit.
Noah Matilsky
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Online Only)
Mental Health Wellness Center (MHWC) is an online virtual clinic providing psychiatric and therapeutic solutions to the ever-growing demand for mental health services in our community and beyond. We understand the constraints of work-life balance and strive to provide easy access for mental health services including diagnosis, treatment planning, consultations, medication management, and counseling for a variety of mental health challenges.
Mental Health Wellness Center (MHWC) is an online virtual clinic providing psychiatric and therapeutic solutions to the ever-growing demand for mental health services in our community and beyond. We understand the constraints of work-life balance and strive to provide easy access for mental health services including diagnosis, treatment planning, consultations, medication management, and counseling for a variety of mental health challenges.
Candace Lankford
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Better Solutions Behavioral Healthcare mission is to assist individuals living with mental illness to remain in their communities independently. Better Solutions Behavioral Healthcare goal is to provide individualize and compassionate care to individuals living with mental illness and caring for family members with mental illness. Call or emails us to schedule your appointment.
Better Solutions Behavioral Healthcare mission is to assist individuals living with mental illness to remain in their communities independently. Better Solutions Behavioral Healthcare goal is to provide individualize and compassionate care to individuals living with mental illness and caring for family members with mental illness. Call or emails us to schedule your appointment.
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Self-Harming Psychiatrists
How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.