Self-Harming Psychiatrists in 33715
MD Support is a private psychiatric practice located in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida! Dr. McKenna, Dr. Luevano, Dr. Larson and Dr. Angermeier make up our team of wonderful providers. Although there is a St. Petersburg, Florida office, many appointments are conducted online based on the patient's preference. The MD Support team is passionate and enthusiastic about what we do! We genuinely strive everyday to be the best that we can be for each and every one of our patients! Our team specializes in a wide range of diagnoses and treats children, adolescents and adults of all ages.
MD Support is a private psychiatric practice located in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida! Dr. McKenna, Dr. Luevano, Dr. Larson and Dr. Angermeier make up our team of wonderful providers. Although there is a St. Petersburg, Florida office, many appointments are conducted online based on the patient's preference. The MD Support team is passionate and enthusiastic about what we do! We genuinely strive everyday to be the best that we can be for each and every one of our patients! Our team specializes in a wide range of diagnoses and treats children, adolescents and adults of all ages.
Dr. Alison Larson is a double boarded child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She attended medical school in New Jersey at the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to complete her residency in general psychiatry at Temple University in Philadelphia where she was an advocate and member of the performance improvement and safety committee. Following her residency, she moved to Florida where she completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Florida.
Dr. Alison Larson is a double boarded child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She attended medical school in New Jersey at the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to complete her residency in general psychiatry at Temple University in Philadelphia where she was an advocate and member of the performance improvement and safety committee. Following her residency, she moved to Florida where she completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Florida.
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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.