Self-Harming Therapists in Tucson, AZ
I work with individuals ages 14 and older, and I specialize in woman's issues, life transitions, a s well as working with individuals who are diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression (as well as treatment resistant depression), suicidal and self-harming behaviors.
Our work will focus on targeting ineffective behaviors and habits while decreasing negative symptoms and increasing overall functioning. I collaborate with my clients using my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as mindfulness to promote insight and regulation.
I work with individuals ages 14 and older, and I specialize in woman's issues, life transitions, a s well as working with individuals who are diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression (as well as treatment resistant depression), suicidal and self-harming behaviors.
Our work will focus on targeting ineffective behaviors and habits while decreasing negative symptoms and increasing overall functioning. I collaborate with my clients using my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as mindfulness to promote insight and regulation.
For self-harming and stress, we’ll work together to develop effective coping strategies and restore balance in your life.
I’ve spent the last two years working in experiential therapy with teens and parents. It is beautiful to see the growth that happens when individuals are able to look inward and build themselves up through Walking Forward, instead of backward. I’ve also been amazed at how families can turn their hearts toward each other and change.
For self-harming and stress, we’ll work together to develop effective coping strategies and restore balance in your life.
I’ve spent the last two years working in experiential therapy with teens and parents. It is beautiful to see the growth that happens when individuals are able to look inward and build themselves up through Walking Forward, instead of backward. I’ve also been amazed at how families can turn their hearts toward each other and change.
I am trained in the cutting edge grief therapy, Induced After Death Communication that heals the pain of complicated grief.
If you're ready for a kick-butt therapist, let's talk. I teach, support, inspire, give homework-and hold you accountable for making progress. Advanced techniques in EMDR will restore stability FAST. You will have fun again SOON & heal your traumas FOR GOOD. Big T & little t trauma work will pay off. It requires an investment of time & money, and you are worth it. Plan to cry & laugh a lot. My book, MidLife with Style, hit #1 on Amazon. Thanks everyone! I'll show you how to kick butt in Mid Life!
I am trained in the cutting edge grief therapy, Induced After Death Communication that heals the pain of complicated grief.
If you're ready for a kick-butt therapist, let's talk. I teach, support, inspire, give homework-and hold you accountable for making progress. Advanced techniques in EMDR will restore stability FAST. You will have fun again SOON & heal your traumas FOR GOOD. Big T & little t trauma work will pay off. It requires an investment of time & money, and you are worth it. Plan to cry & laugh a lot. My book, MidLife with Style, hit #1 on Amazon. Thanks everyone! I'll show you how to kick butt in Mid Life!
I specialize in working with individuals dealing with psychosis, schizophrenia, stress, perinatal support (pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum), addiction, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, life transitions, and suicidal ideation or self-harming behaviors.
Hello, I'm Jessica. Life is full of ups and downs, and in recent times, many of us have experienced more 'downs' than usual. Maybe you're looking to connect with someone impartial to help you get back 'up,' or perhaps you're facing a major life change that has left you feeling stuck. You might have realized that past events or memories are causing more trouble in your day-to-day life than ever before. While life is unpredictable, one thing is certain: we all need a little help sometimes, and it's okay to ask for it.
I specialize in working with individuals dealing with psychosis, schizophrenia, stress, perinatal support (pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum), addiction, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, life transitions, and suicidal ideation or self-harming behaviors.
Hello, I'm Jessica. Life is full of ups and downs, and in recent times, many of us have experienced more 'downs' than usual. Maybe you're looking to connect with someone impartial to help you get back 'up,' or perhaps you're facing a major life change that has left you feeling stuck. You might have realized that past events or memories are causing more trouble in your day-to-day life than ever before. While life is unpredictable, one thing is certain: we all need a little help sometimes, and it's okay to ask for it.
I specialize in children's and adolescent mental and behavioral health, depression, family relationships, life transitions, intimate and romantic relationships, suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviors, trauma, perinatal support (including pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum), stress, and anxiety.
Hello! I'm Heather, a licensed clinical social worker dually licensed in Florida and Arizona. Originally from California, I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology there. With nine years of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and families in various settings. My background in social work and counseling has given me a comprehensive understanding of the external factors that can impact an individual's mental health.
I specialize in children's and adolescent mental and behavioral health, depression, family relationships, life transitions, intimate and romantic relationships, suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviors, trauma, perinatal support (including pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum), stress, and anxiety.
Hello! I'm Heather, a licensed clinical social worker dually licensed in Florida and Arizona. Originally from California, I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology there. With nine years of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and families in various settings. My background in social work and counseling has given me a comprehensive understanding of the external factors that can impact an individual's mental health.
This approach has proven effective, especially when working with teenagers, high-conflict families, addictions, self-harming behaviors
I specialize in a wide range of areas including ADHD, adolescent and teen mental and behavioral health, anger management, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, family and intimate relationships, learning disorders, narcissistic personality disorder, OCD, phobias, PTSD, stress, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors
This approach has proven effective, especially when working with teenagers, high-conflict families, addictions, self-harming behaviors
I specialize in a wide range of areas including ADHD, adolescent and teen mental and behavioral health, anger management, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, family and intimate relationships, learning disorders, narcissistic personality disorder, OCD, phobias, PTSD, stress, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors
I specialize in working with clients who are dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, PTSD, stress, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, and trauma.
Hello, I'm Erin. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling and Addiction Counseling. With over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field, I've had the privilege of helping many individuals navigate their mental health journeys. Originally from Southern California, I relocated to Surprise, Arizona about 12 years ago, where I've continued my practice and built a life filled with family and joy.
I specialize in working with clients who are dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, PTSD, stress, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, and trauma.
Hello, I'm Erin. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling and Addiction Counseling. With over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field, I've had the privilege of helping many individuals navigate their mental health journeys. Originally from Southern California, I relocated to Surprise, Arizona about 12 years ago, where I've continued my practice and built a life filled with family and joy.
I have experience with anger, eating disorders, cutting, social anxiety, career counseling, and grief.
I enjoy working with adults and teens to overcome anxiety, frustration, depression, and relationship concerns. It is fairly typical for all of us to struggle at times with setbacks and disappointments. My goal is to help you identify and work on the unhelpful parts of your life so that you can improve, eliminate symptoms, and lead a more fulfilling life. Together we can create an environment that not only nurtures personal responsibility, success, and growth but also fits your personality, interests, skills, and preferences. I have personally witnessed the rapid progress that individuals can make during therapy.
I have experience with anger, eating disorders, cutting, social anxiety, career counseling, and grief.
I enjoy working with adults and teens to overcome anxiety, frustration, depression, and relationship concerns. It is fairly typical for all of us to struggle at times with setbacks and disappointments. My goal is to help you identify and work on the unhelpful parts of your life so that you can improve, eliminate symptoms, and lead a more fulfilling life. Together we can create an environment that not only nurtures personal responsibility, success, and growth but also fits your personality, interests, skills, and preferences. I have personally witnessed the rapid progress that individuals can make during therapy.
If you are ready to improve the quality of your life through coaching, divorce coaching, counseling, spiritual exploration and reviewing the domains of your current life, I would be honored to work with you. Barriers and challenges come in all forms. The key is to embrace the timing of change and allow for growth and improvement in your life. If you are reading this now, you are seeking the help. Please, take the next step. I am certified as a Mental Health Professional for Collaborative divorce which enables families to go through the process of divorce with the families goals at center.
If you are ready to improve the quality of your life through coaching, divorce coaching, counseling, spiritual exploration and reviewing the domains of your current life, I would be honored to work with you. Barriers and challenges come in all forms. The key is to embrace the timing of change and allow for growth and improvement in your life. If you are reading this now, you are seeking the help. Please, take the next step. I am certified as a Mental Health Professional for Collaborative divorce which enables families to go through the process of divorce with the families goals at center.
Life comes with challenges—some big, some small, and some that quietly wear us down. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship issues, I’m here to help you tap into your inner strength, heal past wounds, and move toward the life you want.
Not all pain comes from obvious trauma. Sometimes, it's the smaller moments—feeling unseen, unheard, or not enough—that shape our confidence and relationships. In therapy, we’ll create space to process these experiences, validate your feelings, and help you move forward with greater self-compassion and clarity.
Life comes with challenges—some big, some small, and some that quietly wear us down. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship issues, I’m here to help you tap into your inner strength, heal past wounds, and move toward the life you want.
Not all pain comes from obvious trauma. Sometimes, it's the smaller moments—feeling unseen, unheard, or not enough—that shape our confidence and relationships. In therapy, we’ll create space to process these experiences, validate your feelings, and help you move forward with greater self-compassion and clarity.
Deanna G McCaskill
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, NCC, CEDS
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Licensed in Florida and Arizona. Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with focus on nonsuicidal self-injury, anxiety and trauma. Everyone deserves peace in their lives but oftentimes people experience fear and self-doubt from difficult experiences related to invalidating environments. I have had the dream of becoming a therapist since I was in high school and I am grateful to be living that dream. My counseling approach involves genuineness, fostering self-compassion and instilling empowerment for those I work with. It would be a privilege to hear what led you to therapy and assist you in your journey toward healing yourself.
Licensed in Florida and Arizona. Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with focus on nonsuicidal self-injury, anxiety and trauma. Everyone deserves peace in their lives but oftentimes people experience fear and self-doubt from difficult experiences related to invalidating environments. I have had the dream of becoming a therapist since I was in high school and I am grateful to be living that dream. My counseling approach involves genuineness, fostering self-compassion and instilling empowerment for those I work with. It would be a privilege to hear what led you to therapy and assist you in your journey toward healing yourself.
In the 20+ years I've worked in the helping profession, I've been honored to walk with many individuals on their personal paths of self discovery. Bearing witness to their journeys has inspired me on my own path, both professionally and personally. I have found my interest concentrated on Human Sexuality. My intention is to provide an open and safe environment for individuals to explore concerns and questions related to aspects of their sexuality and gender expression. By exploring how this impacts one's personal experience, close relationships and lives, insight can be gained and self esteem improved. Areas of focus include:
In the 20+ years I've worked in the helping profession, I've been honored to walk with many individuals on their personal paths of self discovery. Bearing witness to their journeys has inspired me on my own path, both professionally and personally. I have found my interest concentrated on Human Sexuality. My intention is to provide an open and safe environment for individuals to explore concerns and questions related to aspects of their sexuality and gender expression. By exploring how this impacts one's personal experience, close relationships and lives, insight can be gained and self esteem improved. Areas of focus include:
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse or trauma, please know that there is hope and healing for you. I enjoy walking along side people overcoming these disorders and being able to find out what true recovery means. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an important one and that a person must have a good relationship with their therapist while the therapist utilizes therapeutic treatments that work.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse or trauma, please know that there is hope and healing for you. I enjoy walking along side people overcoming these disorders and being able to find out what true recovery means. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an important one and that a person must have a good relationship with their therapist while the therapist utilizes therapeutic treatments that work.
"Your past is not your potential. In any hour, you can choose to liberate the future" -- Marilyn Ferguson. Hello and welcome to my somatic psychotherapy practice. Both personally and professionally, I have learned the value of incorporating all aspects of the self - thoughts, feelings and the physical body - when addressing the suffering of human beings. My approach to healing is focused on the different ways we experience our lives (including cognition, emotion, five-sense perception, movement and sensation).
"Your past is not your potential. In any hour, you can choose to liberate the future" -- Marilyn Ferguson. Hello and welcome to my somatic psychotherapy practice. Both personally and professionally, I have learned the value of incorporating all aspects of the self - thoughts, feelings and the physical body - when addressing the suffering of human beings. My approach to healing is focused on the different ways we experience our lives (including cognition, emotion, five-sense perception, movement and sensation).
Many adults struggle with communication and relationship issues that lead to explosive emotions, including anxiety and anger. Lack of trust leads us to keep those we love at a distance. All of these issues and more are usually symptomatic of a larger problem that keep us moving from one crisis to the next. The wounds of childhood trauma are far-reaching. We create masks and walls within us, and we acquire unhealthy and maladaptive coping mechanisms, keeping us chained to our past. Our childhood experiences, whether we remember them or not, are interwoven into the fabric of our being and how we live our lives and do relationships.
Many adults struggle with communication and relationship issues that lead to explosive emotions, including anxiety and anger. Lack of trust leads us to keep those we love at a distance. All of these issues and more are usually symptomatic of a larger problem that keep us moving from one crisis to the next. The wounds of childhood trauma are far-reaching. We create masks and walls within us, and we acquire unhealthy and maladaptive coping mechanisms, keeping us chained to our past. Our childhood experiences, whether we remember them or not, are interwoven into the fabric of our being and how we live our lives and do relationships.
Having worked in the mental health field for 9+ years and presently as a Senior Social Worker at a government agency, I have helped patients with a diverse array of both severe and chronic problems to include depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, chronic pain, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and diverse traumas to include sexual and military traumas. My ideal client is one who is willing to have a guided conversation, is receptive to feedback, and who completes between-session work. Most of my clients have a goal to decrease depression and anxiety and improve mood.
Having worked in the mental health field for 9+ years and presently as a Senior Social Worker at a government agency, I have helped patients with a diverse array of both severe and chronic problems to include depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, chronic pain, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and diverse traumas to include sexual and military traumas. My ideal client is one who is willing to have a guided conversation, is receptive to feedback, and who completes between-session work. Most of my clients have a goal to decrease depression and anxiety and improve mood.
You might be feeling disconnected, carrying the weight of trauma, or struggling to bring all parts of yourself into the world. Maybe family dynamics, past experiences, or systemic oppression have left you feeling unseen or unheard. You might fear getting overwhelmed by emotions but still want to heal and grow. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’ll meet you where you are—with compassion, understanding, and a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are. Healing is possible, and you are already enough, just as you are.
You might be feeling disconnected, carrying the weight of trauma, or struggling to bring all parts of yourself into the world. Maybe family dynamics, past experiences, or systemic oppression have left you feeling unseen or unheard. You might fear getting overwhelmed by emotions but still want to heal and grow. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’ll meet you where you are—with compassion, understanding, and a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are. Healing is possible, and you are already enough, just as you are.
Being able to seek out help is difficult and there are so many thoughts of “will this help?” which is completely valid. It is scary but seeking help can also be empowering and a sign of strength. I strongly believe in building from your strengths and resilient qualities. My priority is providing a safe space to feel heard, understood, and validated without judgment. The focus of our sessions will entail compassion, empathy, and reflection.
Being able to seek out help is difficult and there are so many thoughts of “will this help?” which is completely valid. It is scary but seeking help can also be empowering and a sign of strength. I strongly believe in building from your strengths and resilient qualities. My priority is providing a safe space to feel heard, understood, and validated without judgment. The focus of our sessions will entail compassion, empathy, and reflection.
Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 14 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.
Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 14 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.
Good day! I have been providing behavioral health services for over 20 years. I have experience working with numerous populations including children, offenders, families, adolescents and those with severe mental illness. I am a Trauma Informed Professional who takes pride in my ability to work successfully with numerous populations and advocate for mental health treatment.
Good day! I have been providing behavioral health services for over 20 years. I have experience working with numerous populations including children, offenders, families, adolescents and those with severe mental illness. I am a Trauma Informed Professional who takes pride in my ability to work successfully with numerous populations and advocate for mental health treatment.
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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.