Self-Harming Therapists in Atlanta, GA
As an adolescent, teen, and young adult therapist, I acknowledge the joys and the challenges we often experience throughout our young lives. By working with adolescents, teens, and their parents as a family system, there is an increase in the overall efficacy of treatment. Often, many of our struggles as a family stem from our ability to fully understand each others' experiences and view points. Learning to communicate more effectively, regulate emotions, and be more mindful in our every day lives can drastically improve our personal and familial experiences.
As an adolescent, teen, and young adult therapist, I acknowledge the joys and the challenges we often experience throughout our young lives. By working with adolescents, teens, and their parents as a family system, there is an increase in the overall efficacy of treatment. Often, many of our struggles as a family stem from our ability to fully understand each others' experiences and view points. Learning to communicate more effectively, regulate emotions, and be more mindful in our every day lives can drastically improve our personal and familial experiences.
Winter C. Foddrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My personal and professional experience with mental health began not as a therapist, rather as an advocate for equality in the women’s health community. It is my passion for social justice that has led me to the sacred space in which I can now support others. I trust the power of acceptance and genuineness. I believe that when we are true to self, growth and healing can naturally occur.
My personal and professional experience with mental health began not as a therapist, rather as an advocate for equality in the women’s health community. It is my passion for social justice that has led me to the sacred space in which I can now support others. I trust the power of acceptance and genuineness. I believe that when we are true to self, growth and healing can naturally occur.
I enjoy working with clients looking for a unique and personalized approach to therapy. While I am well versed in traditional approaches, I also specialize in animal assisted therapy, art therapy, and play therapy. These tools allow me to tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual and take an integrative approach to counseling. Everyone is different, and it is important that we find an approach that is a good fit for you. I am a therapist at Acorn Center for Counseling Growth, & Healing LLC supervised by Rebecca Ahmadi LPC008726.
I enjoy working with clients looking for a unique and personalized approach to therapy. While I am well versed in traditional approaches, I also specialize in animal assisted therapy, art therapy, and play therapy. These tools allow me to tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual and take an integrative approach to counseling. Everyone is different, and it is important that we find an approach that is a good fit for you. I am a therapist at Acorn Center for Counseling Growth, & Healing LLC supervised by Rebecca Ahmadi LPC008726.
Life can be hard as it is currently being lived. Sometimes our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors get so intense that we don't know how to effectively navigate life. I am an intensively trained DBT therapist through Behavioral Tech, LLC. I truly believes that learning a new set of effective and healthy coping skills can and will create a life worth living.
Life can be hard as it is currently being lived. Sometimes our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors get so intense that we don't know how to effectively navigate life. I am an intensively trained DBT therapist through Behavioral Tech, LLC. I truly believes that learning a new set of effective and healthy coping skills can and will create a life worth living.
I believe that all humans share a basic desire to be well and happy, and to avoid pain and suffering. Sometimes, we just don’t know how to do that. I also believe that connection is key for us as humans. Without it, we struggle to survive much less thrive. Having only one person in our lives we feel connected to and accepted by can open the doorway for healing. Whether you've experienced trauma, loss, or just a general sense of suffering or emptiness, I will use a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to build that connection and create a space where you can work through the pain and toward a life worth living.
I believe that all humans share a basic desire to be well and happy, and to avoid pain and suffering. Sometimes, we just don’t know how to do that. I also believe that connection is key for us as humans. Without it, we struggle to survive much less thrive. Having only one person in our lives we feel connected to and accepted by can open the doorway for healing. Whether you've experienced trauma, loss, or just a general sense of suffering or emptiness, I will use a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to build that connection and create a space where you can work through the pain and toward a life worth living.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of suicidal behavior/thoughts, depression, anxiety, self-injury, PTSD, social anxiety, and mood dysregulation. I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in individual therapy and lead coping skills groups. In addition to offering DBT to children and adolescents, I am an experienced and trained play therapist. I am open to clients who have experienced hospitalization, difficulty finding a therapist who can help resolve challenging issues or whose problems have persisted over time.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of suicidal behavior/thoughts, depression, anxiety, self-injury, PTSD, social anxiety, and mood dysregulation. I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in individual therapy and lead coping skills groups. In addition to offering DBT to children and adolescents, I am an experienced and trained play therapist. I am open to clients who have experienced hospitalization, difficulty finding a therapist who can help resolve challenging issues or whose problems have persisted over time.
I am meet dual licensure standards in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Professional Counseling. I am a compassionate and empathetic clinician. I am your go to person for your child or family mental health psychoeducation. I have enjoyed working with children and adolescents for over six years with self harm, school bullying, and suicidal thoughts. I look forward to working with you on this journey in your life.
I am meet dual licensure standards in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Professional Counseling. I am a compassionate and empathetic clinician. I am your go to person for your child or family mental health psychoeducation. I have enjoyed working with children and adolescents for over six years with self harm, school bullying, and suicidal thoughts. I look forward to working with you on this journey in your life.
We all have experiences, emotions, and patterns of behavior that can feel confusing or overwhelming at times. Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand these parts of yourself, learn new ways of coping, and create meaningful change so you can feel more confident and connected in your life.
In our work together, I provide strategies grounded in mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive approaches. My style is direct yet compassionate, empowering, and nonjudgmental, with the goal of helping you build insight, resilience, and lasting skills.
We all have experiences, emotions, and patterns of behavior that can feel confusing or overwhelming at times. Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand these parts of yourself, learn new ways of coping, and create meaningful change so you can feel more confident and connected in your life.
In our work together, I provide strategies grounded in mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive approaches. My style is direct yet compassionate, empowering, and nonjudgmental, with the goal of helping you build insight, resilience, and lasting skills.
Hi, I’m Kendra— a quirky, affirming, clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with all ages in my career, but find I highly enjoy working with Gen Z and Millenials in navigating the unique stressors faced by these generations. Specifically I love helping individuals with life transitions, living as their authentic selves, and navigating the effects of trauma. I also specialize in LGBTQ+ related issues, and severe depression that includes symptoms of suicidality and self-harm. I particularly enjoy working with clients that have tried other therapies without success.
Hi, I’m Kendra— a quirky, affirming, clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with all ages in my career, but find I highly enjoy working with Gen Z and Millenials in navigating the unique stressors faced by these generations. Specifically I love helping individuals with life transitions, living as their authentic selves, and navigating the effects of trauma. I also specialize in LGBTQ+ related issues, and severe depression that includes symptoms of suicidality and self-harm. I particularly enjoy working with clients that have tried other therapies without success.
Are you a parent, adult, or teen who has faced anxiety, panic, stress, depression, mood swings, or impulsivity? Do you want some peace and calm? You or your loved one may have had urges to harm yourself or had difficulty making or keeping healthy friendships. I help clients live a life worth living and sharing with others. You can learn helpful coping skills to deal with life’s stressors and how to solve problems one moment at a time. Find peace of mind and live your best life! Be able to get up out of bed, go to school, find work, and earn a living you enjoy. Feel safe and appreciated in relationships with people you love.
Are you a parent, adult, or teen who has faced anxiety, panic, stress, depression, mood swings, or impulsivity? Do you want some peace and calm? You or your loved one may have had urges to harm yourself or had difficulty making or keeping healthy friendships. I help clients live a life worth living and sharing with others. You can learn helpful coping skills to deal with life’s stressors and how to solve problems one moment at a time. Find peace of mind and live your best life! Be able to get up out of bed, go to school, find work, and earn a living you enjoy. Feel safe and appreciated in relationships with people you love.
Whether you are looking for therapy for yourself, or your child, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I provide therapy for teens and adults navigating challenging life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and trauma.
I support clients to learn practical skills, build inner resources, and increase self-compassion.
Whether you are looking for therapy for yourself, or your child, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I provide therapy for teens and adults navigating challenging life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and trauma.
I support clients to learn practical skills, build inner resources, and increase self-compassion.
We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. However, please know that you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life. During the counseling process, together we will identify your strengths and use those strengths to help propel you in making the necessary changes you would like to make in your life. If you want to obtain support in dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse, anger management, trauma, parenting assistance, divorce or substance abuse, I am here to help you navigate this process.
We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. However, please know that you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life. During the counseling process, together we will identify your strengths and use those strengths to help propel you in making the necessary changes you would like to make in your life. If you want to obtain support in dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse, anger management, trauma, parenting assistance, divorce or substance abuse, I am here to help you navigate this process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Georgia. I work with clients in Florida and Georgia statewide via Telehealth and in person. I work well with adolescents, young adults, and adults.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Georgia. I work with clients in Florida and Georgia statewide via Telehealth and in person. I work well with adolescents, young adults, and adults.
It can get really exhausting feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or anxious and trying to hold everything together. If it feels like your mind won’t slow down, or it jumps straight to worst-case scenarios, and your body never quite feels settled, I see you. You might look put together on the outside, but inside it feels a lot. I spend time with teens and young adults who feel stuck trying to make sense of anxiety, past experiences, and the pressure to have everything figured out.
It can get really exhausting feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or anxious and trying to hold everything together. If it feels like your mind won’t slow down, or it jumps straight to worst-case scenarios, and your body never quite feels settled, I see you. You might look put together on the outside, but inside it feels a lot. I spend time with teens and young adults who feel stuck trying to make sense of anxiety, past experiences, and the pressure to have everything figured out.
I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity rather than judgment. I help clients better understand themselves—emotionally, mentally, and physically—so they can navigate life with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust. I primarily work with adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, and major life transitions, supporting them in reconnecting with their emotions, reducing unhelpful patterns, and cultivating a greater sense of empowerment and peace in daily life.
I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity rather than judgment. I help clients better understand themselves—emotionally, mentally, and physically—so they can navigate life with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust. I primarily work with adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, and major life transitions, supporting them in reconnecting with their emotions, reducing unhelpful patterns, and cultivating a greater sense of empowerment and peace in daily life.
I assist clients through life transitions, especially in the areas of significant loss and career challenges. I hope to provide a caring and therapeutic environment that empowers you to explore yourself and life circumstances in new ways. I strive to help you develop new insights and seek creative solutions to help get “unstuck” wherever you are at in your life. I draw from a diversity of theoretical perspectives to cater the counseling experience to your needs and socio-cultural context (e.g., client-centered, existential, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral). Also, I am an Associate Professor at University of North Georgia.
I assist clients through life transitions, especially in the areas of significant loss and career challenges. I hope to provide a caring and therapeutic environment that empowers you to explore yourself and life circumstances in new ways. I strive to help you develop new insights and seek creative solutions to help get “unstuck” wherever you are at in your life. I draw from a diversity of theoretical perspectives to cater the counseling experience to your needs and socio-cultural context (e.g., client-centered, existential, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral). Also, I am an Associate Professor at University of North Georgia.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, or just lacking in something you cannot define? Are you tired of feeling stuck or searching for meaning that seems distant? Instead of scrolling through more therapist lists, are you ready to make a profound connection and to take the next step forward in your journey? If so, then I encourage you to contact me to allow me the privilege of joining you on your path. Together we can find the answers you seek.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, or just lacking in something you cannot define? Are you tired of feeling stuck or searching for meaning that seems distant? Instead of scrolling through more therapist lists, are you ready to make a profound connection and to take the next step forward in your journey? If so, then I encourage you to contact me to allow me the privilege of joining you on your path. Together we can find the answers you seek.
You’ve always been the one who holds it together. You show up, keep going, and take care of everyone else, even when you're running on empty. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unsure of who you are lately, or just tired of doing it all without support. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
I work with adults navigating stress, self-doubt, life transitions, and the pressure to keep everything together. I specialize in supporting women who are ready to move from just surviving to truly living, but I welcome anyone looking for a space to slow down, reflect
You’ve always been the one who holds it together. You show up, keep going, and take care of everyone else, even when you're running on empty. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unsure of who you are lately, or just tired of doing it all without support. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
I work with adults navigating stress, self-doubt, life transitions, and the pressure to keep everything together. I specialize in supporting women who are ready to move from just surviving to truly living, but I welcome anyone looking for a space to slow down, reflect
Are you an insightful, capable person who is challenged by frustrating, repetitive patterns and wishing for something that feels better to you day to day in your relationships or your personal life? Do you struggle with worries about your body, eating patterns, or overall health? Do you know deep down that you could be doing something more aligned and purposeful but feel a bit stuck in making a plan and implementing it? Do you ever want to feel more understood? Do you want better ways to manage stress and understand why you feel the way you do? If so, I'd love to meet you and I think we could be a great fit.
Are you an insightful, capable person who is challenged by frustrating, repetitive patterns and wishing for something that feels better to you day to day in your relationships or your personal life? Do you struggle with worries about your body, eating patterns, or overall health? Do you know deep down that you could be doing something more aligned and purposeful but feel a bit stuck in making a plan and implementing it? Do you ever want to feel more understood? Do you want better ways to manage stress and understand why you feel the way you do? If so, I'd love to meet you and I think we could be a great fit.
Tamekia Meko Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ICAADC, MAC, DOT-SAP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Thank you for taking time to review my profile. I am an active PhD level Marriage & Family Therapist trainee. I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC in Georgia. I hold international, national and dual local board approved advanced drug and alcohol certifications. I am a Qualified DOT-SAP. I serve individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the effects of abuse, chemical addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and trauma. I offer in person & tele-mental health services (video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and telephone). Eves/Weekends are available.
Thank you for taking time to review my profile. I am an active PhD level Marriage & Family Therapist trainee. I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC in Georgia. I hold international, national and dual local board approved advanced drug and alcohol certifications. I am a Qualified DOT-SAP. I serve individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the effects of abuse, chemical addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and trauma. I offer in person & tele-mental health services (video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and telephone). Eves/Weekends are available.
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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.