Self-Harming Therapists in Boston, MA
With 10+ years of experience, I specialize in supporting you successfully overcome addictions, self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, and many other symptoms that continue to take away from your relationships, work, family, and yourself.
Has the battle with self-harm, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, or even low self-esteem left you feeling like you are “stuck” in this cycle? Maybe you were diagnosed with PTSD or BPD and you feel like these symptoms control how you live YOUR life? If you’re looking to experience lasting relief and be the one living your life, now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help. You are not the problem. How the symptoms have expressed themselves in your daily life is the problem and you want a lasting solution. Let us work together to create a plan that offers hope that relief is possible.
With 10+ years of experience, I specialize in supporting you successfully overcome addictions, self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, and many other symptoms that continue to take away from your relationships, work, family, and yourself.
Has the battle with self-harm, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, or even low self-esteem left you feeling like you are “stuck” in this cycle? Maybe you were diagnosed with PTSD or BPD and you feel like these symptoms control how you live YOUR life? If you’re looking to experience lasting relief and be the one living your life, now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help. You are not the problem. How the symptoms have expressed themselves in your daily life is the problem and you want a lasting solution. Let us work together to create a plan that offers hope that relief is possible.
I'm passionate about tailoring cutting-edge, evidence-backed approaches to meet each person's unique needs.
I work to adapt current evidence-based interventions (i.e., DBT, ACT, & exposure therapy) to the individual with a creative- and consultancy/coaching-oriented approach to treat anxiety, mood, and trauma disorders in adolescents and adults.
I'm passionate about tailoring cutting-edge, evidence-backed approaches to meet each person's unique needs.
I work to adapt current evidence-based interventions (i.e., DBT, ACT, & exposure therapy) to the individual with a creative- and consultancy/coaching-oriented approach to treat anxiety, mood, and trauma disorders in adolescents and adults.
Anastasia V Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques like CBT, Hypnosis, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT, and ACT for anxiety.
I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.
I offer cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques like CBT, Hypnosis, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT, and ACT for anxiety.
I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.
I'm passionate about tailoring cutting-edge, evidence-backed approaches to meet each person's unique needs.
With a blend of creativity, consultation, and coaching, my goal is to provide personalized support for managing anxiety, mood, and trauma disorders in young people and adults aged 14 and above.
I'm passionate about tailoring cutting-edge, evidence-backed approaches to meet each person's unique needs.
With a blend of creativity, consultation, and coaching, my goal is to provide personalized support for managing anxiety, mood, and trauma disorders in young people and adults aged 14 and above.
Get cutting edge treatment in reducing anxiety, depression & releasing life-long held negative beliefs now via tele medicine.
I am a Child and Adolescent trauma specialist who treats anxiety and depression in patients by integrating several empirically evident approaches including EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is recognized by the World Health Organization, The American Psychiatric Association, The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense as the preferred method of reducing trauma. This specialized therapy helps our brains heal from a negative incident much like how our bodies heal when we are injured. Negative beliefs based in the past are released through bilateral brain stimulation.
Get cutting edge treatment in reducing anxiety, depression & releasing life-long held negative beliefs now via tele medicine.
I am a Child and Adolescent trauma specialist who treats anxiety and depression in patients by integrating several empirically evident approaches including EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is recognized by the World Health Organization, The American Psychiatric Association, The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense as the preferred method of reducing trauma. This specialized therapy helps our brains heal from a negative incident much like how our bodies heal when we are injured. Negative beliefs based in the past are released through bilateral brain stimulation.
I'm passionate about tailoring cutting-edge, evidence-backed approaches to meet each person's unique needs.
With a blend of creativity, consultation, and coaching, my goal is to provide personalized support for managing anxiety, mood, and trauma disorders in young people and adults aged 14 and above.
I'm passionate about tailoring cutting-edge, evidence-backed approaches to meet each person's unique needs.
With a blend of creativity, consultation, and coaching, my goal is to provide personalized support for managing anxiety, mood, and trauma disorders in young people and adults aged 14 and above.
She specializes in working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, personality disorders, and autism-spectrum disorder.
Dr. Karen Stufflebeam primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & Exposure & Response Prevention (ER-P) therapy. She also incorporates Psychoanalytic Therapy to help clients get to the root of their symptoms and discover how past experiences influence current behaviors.
She specializes in working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, personality disorders, and autism-spectrum disorder.
Dr. Karen Stufflebeam primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & Exposure & Response Prevention (ER-P) therapy. She also incorporates Psychoanalytic Therapy to help clients get to the root of their symptoms and discover how past experiences influence current behaviors.
If you're looking for a supportive and collaborative environment to work through issues such as anger management, anxiety, ADHD, children's and adolescent mental/behavioral health, depression, multicultural/diversity issues, stress, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, or trauma, I am here to help.
Hello, I'm Chontae. With 8 years of experience as a clinician in both school and outpatient settings, I am passionate about supporting individuals of all ages to achieve stability in a client-centered manner. My approach to therapy is collaborative, and I enjoy working together with my clients to help them meet their treatment goals.
I utilize strength-based and solution-focused modalities, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, to guide our sessions. These methods allow us to focus on your strengths and find practical solutions to the challenges you face.
If you're looking for a supportive and collaborative environment to work through issues such as anger management, anxiety, ADHD, children's and adolescent mental/behavioral health, depression, multicultural/diversity issues, stress, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, or trauma, I am here to help.
Hello, I'm Chontae. With 8 years of experience as a clinician in both school and outpatient settings, I am passionate about supporting individuals of all ages to achieve stability in a client-centered manner. My approach to therapy is collaborative, and I enjoy working together with my clients to help them meet their treatment goals.
I utilize strength-based and solution-focused modalities, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, to guide our sessions. These methods allow us to focus on your strengths and find practical solutions to the challenges you face.
At Cape CBI, we specialize in OCD and OCD Related Disorders as well as all Anxiety Disorders. Our other providers also have special focuses in the areas of trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and couple's counseling. As a team, we pride ourselves on providing the latest, most cutting edge evidence-based treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based CBT, EMDR, Gottman Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis. We strive to help our clients achieve much more than symptomatic relief. Our goal is to help you reach your highest potential and optimal quality of life.
At Cape CBI, we specialize in OCD and OCD Related Disorders as well as all Anxiety Disorders. Our other providers also have special focuses in the areas of trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and couple's counseling. As a team, we pride ourselves on providing the latest, most cutting edge evidence-based treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based CBT, EMDR, Gottman Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis. We strive to help our clients achieve much more than symptomatic relief. Our goal is to help you reach your highest potential and optimal quality of life.
My clients want real help, not someone who simply nods and agrees with everything they say. They want to know "what to do" and "how to fix it" because they're struggling with depression, severe anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, parenting, and other difficult and painful situations. They also want an expert who is a real person they can talk to. As a member of PSYPACT, I can see clients in every PSYPACT state and I am also licensed in MA.
My clients want real help, not someone who simply nods and agrees with everything they say. They want to know "what to do" and "how to fix it" because they're struggling with depression, severe anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, parenting, and other difficult and painful situations. They also want an expert who is a real person they can talk to. As a member of PSYPACT, I can see clients in every PSYPACT state and I am also licensed in MA.
The process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming. It is difficult know who could be a good match for you based on a brief profile or a photograph. Beyond this profile, I am here to answer any questions that you may have. My therapeutic approach is informed by my work as a faculty member at Boston University School of Medicine. I define my style as a balance of support, challenge, warmth, and authenticity. I believe in creating a safe place where clients can express their vulnerabilities and share their difficult stories in a space that is free of judgment.
The process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming. It is difficult know who could be a good match for you based on a brief profile or a photograph. Beyond this profile, I am here to answer any questions that you may have. My therapeutic approach is informed by my work as a faculty member at Boston University School of Medicine. I define my style as a balance of support, challenge, warmth, and authenticity. I believe in creating a safe place where clients can express their vulnerabilities and share their difficult stories in a space that is free of judgment.
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I believe emotional pain is a signal we need to make changes. Symptoms of depression and anxiety, overfunctioning in relationships, over work, heavy reliance on substances or alcohol are all telling us something needs to shift. Familiar patterns of behavior may have served you in the past, but aren't working now. It can be hard to identify what's getting in the way of moving forward and to believe you can make necessary changes. I'd like to be a guide in helping you get 'unstuck' so that you can move more freely towards what is important to you.
I believe emotional pain is a signal we need to make changes. Symptoms of depression and anxiety, overfunctioning in relationships, over work, heavy reliance on substances or alcohol are all telling us something needs to shift. Familiar patterns of behavior may have served you in the past, but aren't working now. It can be hard to identify what's getting in the way of moving forward and to believe you can make necessary changes. I'd like to be a guide in helping you get 'unstuck' so that you can move more freely towards what is important to you.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker specializing in DBT and trauma. The clients that I work with tend to have difficulty with coping with emotions and get overwhelmed easily. They may have a hard time navigating relationships and experience suicidality, self harm, disordered eating, or substance misuse. They may find it hard to ask for help or have trouble with knowing what their needs are and would benefit from intentional therapeutic work.
If this sounds like your experience I would love to meet you to see if I am a good fit for your goals!
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker specializing in DBT and trauma. The clients that I work with tend to have difficulty with coping with emotions and get overwhelmed easily. They may have a hard time navigating relationships and experience suicidality, self harm, disordered eating, or substance misuse. They may find it hard to ask for help or have trouble with knowing what their needs are and would benefit from intentional therapeutic work.
If this sounds like your experience I would love to meet you to see if I am a good fit for your goals!
I specialize in working with individuals who are neurodivergent, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. I hold a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research of Bryn Mawr College, and I completed a Clinical Social Work Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. My professional experience spans outpatient, inpatient, virtual and school-based settings, where I have had the privilege of serving students and families in various stages of their mental health journeys. I am currently licensed in MA, FL and PA.
I specialize in working with individuals who are neurodivergent, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. I hold a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research of Bryn Mawr College, and I completed a Clinical Social Work Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. My professional experience spans outpatient, inpatient, virtual and school-based settings, where I have had the privilege of serving students and families in various stages of their mental health journeys. I am currently licensed in MA, FL and PA.
The need to normalize therapeutic support, including all forms of mental illness, is ever-present today. Society does not always advocate for the individual nor does it provide freedom for the individual to advocate for themselves. Therapy can take many different forms, but it should always feel like a space to cultivate that relationship with self, discover a new kind of balance, and gain support through your experience.
The need to normalize therapeutic support, including all forms of mental illness, is ever-present today. Society does not always advocate for the individual nor does it provide freedom for the individual to advocate for themselves. Therapy can take many different forms, but it should always feel like a space to cultivate that relationship with self, discover a new kind of balance, and gain support through your experience.
My name is Charlie, my pronouns are he/him/his and I love joining folks on their journey to mental health wellness and recovery. I am a social worker and a Boston native who has been in the field of mental/behavioral health help for several years. I have specialized in working with youth and families, young adult/transition to adulthood populations, and crisis intervention/high acuity across all ages. I have a heavy emphasis on working with transitional age/young adults in the LGBTQIA community- I identify as both queer and transitioning and joined the therapy field to help others navigate the systems, values, and beliefs that c
My name is Charlie, my pronouns are he/him/his and I love joining folks on their journey to mental health wellness and recovery. I am a social worker and a Boston native who has been in the field of mental/behavioral health help for several years. I have specialized in working with youth and families, young adult/transition to adulthood populations, and crisis intervention/high acuity across all ages. I have a heavy emphasis on working with transitional age/young adults in the LGBTQIA community- I identify as both queer and transitioning and joined the therapy field to help others navigate the systems, values, and beliefs that c
I originally hail from the midwest but I have made the south shore of Massachusetts my permanent home since 2010. I have years of experience treating clients of all ages but I currently only see people ages 22+. Connecting with others is my foundation; I am a natural, curious, nonjudgmental person who is interested in people and their behaviors.
I originally hail from the midwest but I have made the south shore of Massachusetts my permanent home since 2010. I have years of experience treating clients of all ages but I currently only see people ages 22+. Connecting with others is my foundation; I am a natural, curious, nonjudgmental person who is interested in people and their behaviors.
As a trauma-informed, attachment-based therapist, I’m not interested in fixing you. I am interested in simply getting to know you. That’s it. Of course, we will be working together on YOU. But our relationship will be the center of the work. I ask that you show up each session as yourself, as much as you can that day, and we will take it from there. If showing up as yourself sounds scary, I totally understand. I will always work to show up as myself, too. You can expect me to tell you about my cat, or the coffee place I’ve tried recently, or to talk about whatever book I am reading. My goal is for therapy to be a conversation.
As a trauma-informed, attachment-based therapist, I’m not interested in fixing you. I am interested in simply getting to know you. That’s it. Of course, we will be working together on YOU. But our relationship will be the center of the work. I ask that you show up each session as yourself, as much as you can that day, and we will take it from there. If showing up as yourself sounds scary, I totally understand. I will always work to show up as myself, too. You can expect me to tell you about my cat, or the coffee place I’ve tried recently, or to talk about whatever book I am reading. My goal is for therapy to be a conversation.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker and Psychotherapist for And Still We Rise, LLC. I believe that we heal in relationships and am passionate about co-creating healing spaces that go beyond traditional talk-only, skills-based, and/or medical models of care. My approach includes highlighting clients’ existing resources and helping build new ones; unpacking how privilege and oppression impact clients’ lives and the therapeutic relationship; exploring internal conflicts; and offering a nonjudgmental, trauma-informed therapeutic space.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker and Psychotherapist for And Still We Rise, LLC. I believe that we heal in relationships and am passionate about co-creating healing spaces that go beyond traditional talk-only, skills-based, and/or medical models of care. My approach includes highlighting clients’ existing resources and helping build new ones; unpacking how privilege and oppression impact clients’ lives and the therapeutic relationship; exploring internal conflicts; and offering a nonjudgmental, trauma-informed therapeutic space.
Accepting New Clients! Kathryn (Kat) Boyle is a compassionate and experienced mental health counselor who specializes in working with kids, teens and adults with OCD, neurodiversity, mood disorders, and life transitions. Kat has extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings working with a diverse range of individuals and mental health presentations. She has in-depth experience treating individuals with OCD, Bipolar Disorder, ASD and ADHD. She has experience working in-home utilizing ABA, as well as working in the public school system and outpatient therapy clinical settings.
Accepting New Clients! Kathryn (Kat) Boyle is a compassionate and experienced mental health counselor who specializes in working with kids, teens and adults with OCD, neurodiversity, mood disorders, and life transitions. Kat has extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings working with a diverse range of individuals and mental health presentations. She has in-depth experience treating individuals with OCD, Bipolar Disorder, ASD and ADHD. She has experience working in-home utilizing ABA, as well as working in the public school system and outpatient therapy clinical settings.
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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.