Self-Harming Therapists in Oakland, CA
Thus we are better able to manage life's vagaries; lessening consequences and self-harming behavior affecting our personal and professional lives.
Trauma takes many forms; often in the guise of unprocessed grief and loss. Loss of employment, financial insecurity, divorce, separation, domestic violence and abuse; all must be mourned. We become stuck; often not understanding our own reactions to people, places and things. Our partners, children, colleagues and superiors can appear to feel unfairly entitled to what we have to offer. Our ability to tolerate distress is limited.
Thus we are better able to manage life's vagaries; lessening consequences and self-harming behavior affecting our personal and professional lives.
Trauma takes many forms; often in the guise of unprocessed grief and loss. Loss of employment, financial insecurity, divorce, separation, domestic violence and abuse; all must be mourned. We become stuck; often not understanding our own reactions to people, places and things. Our partners, children, colleagues and superiors can appear to feel unfairly entitled to what we have to offer. Our ability to tolerate distress is limited.
I specialize in working with ADHD, Anger Management, Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Gender Identity, Grief, LGBTQIA+, self-esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Orientation, Spirituality, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, and Transgender Issues.
You are the expert in your experience. I am an expert at methods, tools, mechanisms, tips, and tricks, to empower you. I am a person just like you, and I believe everything you need is accessible, and we can find those answers, together. I am all things queer positive including consensual non-monogamy, BDSM, pansexuality, blended families, and "non-traditional," relationship dynamics and family formations.
I specialize in working with ADHD, Anger Management, Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Gender Identity, Grief, LGBTQIA+, self-esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Orientation, Spirituality, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, and Transgender Issues.
You are the expert in your experience. I am an expert at methods, tools, mechanisms, tips, and tricks, to empower you. I am a person just like you, and I believe everything you need is accessible, and we can find those answers, together. I am all things queer positive including consensual non-monogamy, BDSM, pansexuality, blended families, and "non-traditional," relationship dynamics and family formations.
I have extensive experience and passion working with and treating teenagers and adults with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, trauma, PTSD, identity issues, self-harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation.
I balance kindness and warmth with honesty and challenge clients to grow and become unstuck in their lives. I meet you where you are with acceptance and compassion whether you need comfort from fresh wounds or to be supported in breaking cycles and growth.
I have extensive experience and passion working with and treating teenagers and adults with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, trauma, PTSD, identity issues, self-harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation.
I balance kindness and warmth with honesty and challenge clients to grow and become unstuck in their lives. I meet you where you are with acceptance and compassion whether you need comfort from fresh wounds or to be supported in breaking cycles and growth.
I also see adolescents, providing support and psychoeducation to end self-harming or risky behaviors, building a strong alliance.
I work with clients at a turning point in their lives, who want to heal painful histories and beliefs, repeating relational patterns, to find direction and self-love. With modalities of Gestalt awareness, Jungian imaginal discovery, existential inquiry, psychoeducation and caring exploration, we dive into what wants to be seen. I see clients recover from dysfunctional family systems, addiction, and codependency. We heal past wounds and build self-support for increased choicefulness. I understand 12-step models, having over 25 years experience with them. I respect recovering individuals who have readiness to do deep therapeutic work.
I also see adolescents, providing support and psychoeducation to end self-harming or risky behaviors, building a strong alliance.
I work with clients at a turning point in their lives, who want to heal painful histories and beliefs, repeating relational patterns, to find direction and self-love. With modalities of Gestalt awareness, Jungian imaginal discovery, existential inquiry, psychoeducation and caring exploration, we dive into what wants to be seen. I see clients recover from dysfunctional family systems, addiction, and codependency. We heal past wounds and build self-support for increased choicefulness. I understand 12-step models, having over 25 years experience with them. I respect recovering individuals who have readiness to do deep therapeutic work.
The work I do is cutting edge.
The most important questions is: "What pain brought you here? What is the hardest issue for you to deal with?" The most important result of the first session is that you walk out feeling that I understand you and will be able to be your ally in working through your issues. In other words we need to like each other and you need to feel that I have the expertise to handle your problems and not judge you.
The work I do is cutting edge.
The most important questions is: "What pain brought you here? What is the hardest issue for you to deal with?" The most important result of the first session is that you walk out feeling that I understand you and will be able to be your ally in working through your issues. In other words we need to like each other and you need to feel that I have the expertise to handle your problems and not judge you.
Depression,
Anxiety,
Substance Abuse,
Defiance,
Problems with Family,
Cutting,
Eating Disorders,
Sexual Identity Issues,
ADD/ADHD,
Learning Disabilities,
and Anger.
We at the Bay Area Center for Adolescents understand that adolescence can be a difficult time for preteens, teens, young adults, and parents. On the one hand, adolescents are learning to manage life on their own and wanting more independence, but on the other hand, they may not be prepared for the responsibilities of life or realizing the consequences of their actions. We work with adolescents and their families to navigate this difficult time while helping adolescents to become independent, but still maintain the relationship with family.
The Bay Area Center for Adolescents is a group of providers who all know how to connect with adolescents and their families and provide effective therapy.
Depression,
Anxiety,
Substance Abuse,
Defiance,
Problems with Family,
Cutting,
Eating Disorders,
Sexual Identity Issues,
ADD/ADHD,
Learning Disabilities,
and Anger.
We at the Bay Area Center for Adolescents understand that adolescence can be a difficult time for preteens, teens, young adults, and parents. On the one hand, adolescents are learning to manage life on their own and wanting more independence, but on the other hand, they may not be prepared for the responsibilities of life or realizing the consequences of their actions. We work with adolescents and their families to navigate this difficult time while helping adolescents to become independent, but still maintain the relationship with family.
The Bay Area Center for Adolescents is a group of providers who all know how to connect with adolescents and their families and provide effective therapy.
The San Francisco Marriage and Couples Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, PhD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are an organization of professional mental health clinicians with a top priority in providing progressive and cutting edge treatment for trauma, mood, and relationship issues.
Our Center specializes in working with couples and individuals who are experiencing difficulties in relationships. We collaborate with psychiatrists in order to provide you with the best treatment system to effectively improve your relationships, mood, and emotional conditions.
We are an organization of professional mental health clinicians with a top priority in providing progressive and cutting edge treatment for trauma, mood, and relationship issues.
Our Center specializes in working with couples and individuals who are experiencing difficulties in relationships. We collaborate with psychiatrists in order to provide you with the best treatment system to effectively improve your relationships, mood, and emotional conditions.
I have primarily worked with folks working through issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attentive and/or spectrum-related challenges, and identity concerns.My role as a therapist is to support you in finding the strengths you already have. My goal is to create a space in which you feel seen and heard without judgment. My approach is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care that focuses on implementing sustainable coping strategies. I have been honored to work with a wondrously diverse population, including many LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks.
I have primarily worked with folks working through issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attentive and/or spectrum-related challenges, and identity concerns.My role as a therapist is to support you in finding the strengths you already have. My goal is to create a space in which you feel seen and heard without judgment. My approach is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care that focuses on implementing sustainable coping strategies. I have been honored to work with a wondrously diverse population, including many LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks.
Bienvenidos/Welcome! I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking therapist located in the East Bay area of California. I have been working with children, teens, and adults of color struggling with an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship satisfaction, life purpose, trauma, postpartum depression, and spirituality, related to life transitions, family stress, trauma, and grief. Although my work has focused on the unique needs of minorities and underrepresented individuals, being a member of that community is certainly not a requirement for your personal development.
Bienvenidos/Welcome! I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking therapist located in the East Bay area of California. I have been working with children, teens, and adults of color struggling with an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship satisfaction, life purpose, trauma, postpartum depression, and spirituality, related to life transitions, family stress, trauma, and grief. Although my work has focused on the unique needs of minorities and underrepresented individuals, being a member of that community is certainly not a requirement for your personal development.
I love offering a safe and supportive space to process relationships, anxiety, depression, and other difficulties that can come as you navigate life and the constant changes and shifts that occur. My goal is to provide you with skills and perspective as you work towards your best self. I primarily use talk therapy and lean towards a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered approach in my technique, but often shake things up depending on your needs. I love working with clients to discover and focus on strengths and solutions. I am passionate about working with adults going through life transitions.
I love offering a safe and supportive space to process relationships, anxiety, depression, and other difficulties that can come as you navigate life and the constant changes and shifts that occur. My goal is to provide you with skills and perspective as you work towards your best self. I primarily use talk therapy and lean towards a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered approach in my technique, but often shake things up depending on your needs. I love working with clients to discover and focus on strengths and solutions. I am passionate about working with adults going through life transitions.
My therapeutic style is integrative, client-centered, and deeply rooted in evidence-based practices. I believe in meeting clients where they are, understanding their unique challenges, and tailoring interventions to support their growth and healing. My style is simple: action-oriented, authentic, casual, empowering, solution-oriented, and warm. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. I strive to foster a collaborative and compassionate relationship, helping clients develop practical coping strategies and a greater sense of resilience.
My therapeutic style is integrative, client-centered, and deeply rooted in evidence-based practices. I believe in meeting clients where they are, understanding their unique challenges, and tailoring interventions to support their growth and healing. My style is simple: action-oriented, authentic, casual, empowering, solution-oriented, and warm. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. I strive to foster a collaborative and compassionate relationship, helping clients develop practical coping strategies and a greater sense of resilience.
I am passionate about helping individuals better understand how their thoughts and emotions impact behavior to make positive changes. I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I use an empathetic yet direct approach to help increase self-awareness to look inward at yourself, and relationships, and dive into the past to discover unwanted patterns with the goal of creating a life worth living. Additionally, I have experience supporting parents of teens who are struggling to balance child care, work responsibilities, and self-care.
I am passionate about helping individuals better understand how their thoughts and emotions impact behavior to make positive changes. I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I use an empathetic yet direct approach to help increase self-awareness to look inward at yourself, and relationships, and dive into the past to discover unwanted patterns with the goal of creating a life worth living. Additionally, I have experience supporting parents of teens who are struggling to balance child care, work responsibilities, and self-care.
Stephanie specializes in working with young people (12 - 35 years old), queer populations, people in transition (gender, sexuality, and life), and nerds, geeks & gamers. Their clinical specialities include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity, and sexual abuse/assault.
Stephanie specializes in working with young people (12 - 35 years old), queer populations, people in transition (gender, sexuality, and life), and nerds, geeks & gamers. Their clinical specialities include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity, and sexual abuse/assault.
I am dedicated to offering compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals navigating life’s challenges. With extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), my approach blends self-acceptance with a focus on meaningful change, helping clients create a life worth living. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to meet clients where they are, adapting flexibly to their unique needs and goals. It is a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate their personal journeys toward healing and growth. Anti-oppressive practices are important to me, and I strive to be an ally to my clients and my community.
I am dedicated to offering compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals navigating life’s challenges. With extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), my approach blends self-acceptance with a focus on meaningful change, helping clients create a life worth living. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to meet clients where they are, adapting flexibly to their unique needs and goals. It is a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate their personal journeys toward healing and growth. Anti-oppressive practices are important to me, and I strive to be an ally to my clients and my community.
I am an Existential Therapist with an evidence-based approach. I specialize in helping clients find meaning and purpose when existence seems hopeless or empty. Many people are feeling, not just in their own lives, but throughout the country and world today, a pervasive sense of demoralization, exhaustion or helpless fury. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, or even thoughts of suicide. The philosophies of Existentialism and Stoicism, along with the modern practice of cognitive behavioral therapy, offer an ideal approach to identifying a personally meaningful path forward.
I am an Existential Therapist with an evidence-based approach. I specialize in helping clients find meaning and purpose when existence seems hopeless or empty. Many people are feeling, not just in their own lives, but throughout the country and world today, a pervasive sense of demoralization, exhaustion or helpless fury. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, or even thoughts of suicide. The philosophies of Existentialism and Stoicism, along with the modern practice of cognitive behavioral therapy, offer an ideal approach to identifying a personally meaningful path forward.
I have been working in community mental health for over seven years, helping people through crisis situations and supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide. I primarily work with people of color and LGBTQIA+ populations dealing with challenges like anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and PTSD. I also understand that pain and suffering often stem from relational disruptions and systemic factors that affect individuals over time, such as attachment issues, economic instability, immigration status, racism, prejudice, identity formation, and intergenerational trauma.
I have been working in community mental health for over seven years, helping people through crisis situations and supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide. I primarily work with people of color and LGBTQIA+ populations dealing with challenges like anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and PTSD. I also understand that pain and suffering often stem from relational disruptions and systemic factors that affect individuals over time, such as attachment issues, economic instability, immigration status, racism, prejudice, identity formation, and intergenerational trauma.
I am a trauma informed somatic based therapist with many clients who have experienced attachment trauma, as well as educational trauma. I also specialize in healing from narcissistic/toxic cycles of abuse. My client base consists largely of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent community ages ranging from 12-60+.
I am a trauma informed somatic based therapist with many clients who have experienced attachment trauma, as well as educational trauma. I also specialize in healing from narcissistic/toxic cycles of abuse. My client base consists largely of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent community ages ranging from 12-60+.
I offer holistic and depthful therapy that is both affirming and collaborative. My clients appreciate my gentleness, compassion & humor. My approach is de-stigmatizing and non-shaming, addressing & coming into contact with held stories and social narratives that may not match your current self or the self that wants to be. I hold an adaptive client centered framework utilizing trauma informed, social justice, somatic, parts work, & attachment based approaches. Sites of harm are often the sites of healing, in forming therapeutic relationship we can explore & come to know these sites and the unique offering &
I offer holistic and depthful therapy that is both affirming and collaborative. My clients appreciate my gentleness, compassion & humor. My approach is de-stigmatizing and non-shaming, addressing & coming into contact with held stories and social narratives that may not match your current self or the self that wants to be. I hold an adaptive client centered framework utilizing trauma informed, social justice, somatic, parts work, & attachment based approaches. Sites of harm are often the sites of healing, in forming therapeutic relationship we can explore & come to know these sites and the unique offering &
I work with people who have been told they're “too sensitive,” “too much,” feel misunderstood, or feel alienated from the mainstream–people looking for a therapist who "gets it." You are not too intense, too sensitive, or too "out there." The whole of you is welcome with me! I specialize in both individual and couples therapy. Individuals who work with me are often struggling with intense emotions; couples who work with me are often stuck in loops of conflict or suffering from breakdowns in trust. I enthusiastically welcome activists, LGBTQIA+, poly + kinky folks, artists + dreamers, and highly sensitive + emotionally intense types.
I work with people who have been told they're “too sensitive,” “too much,” feel misunderstood, or feel alienated from the mainstream–people looking for a therapist who "gets it." You are not too intense, too sensitive, or too "out there." The whole of you is welcome with me! I specialize in both individual and couples therapy. Individuals who work with me are often struggling with intense emotions; couples who work with me are often stuck in loops of conflict or suffering from breakdowns in trust. I enthusiastically welcome activists, LGBTQIA+, poly + kinky folks, artists + dreamers, and highly sensitive + emotionally intense types.
I am a dedicated and passionate healer, Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I believe that we are all unique in our journeys and yet deeply connected in our collective human experience. I provide a safe, warm, compassionate space in which to share your unique story, deepen your relationship to self, others, and your community, identify and break down internal/external barriers and challenges, and have more meaningful and joyful experiences in your life.
I am a dedicated and passionate healer, Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I believe that we are all unique in our journeys and yet deeply connected in our collective human experience. I provide a safe, warm, compassionate space in which to share your unique story, deepen your relationship to self, others, and your community, identify and break down internal/external barriers and challenges, and have more meaningful and joyful experiences in your life.
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Self-Harming Therapists
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.