Self-Harming Therapists in Baltimore, MD
Or engaging in negative/ self-harming behaviors, such as binge eating or overspending?
Many clients I work with believe there’s something wrong with them and that they are broken in some way. This is a perfectly normal way to feel, however, you most likely had a normal response to an abnormal situation. What helped you get through that situation was needed then, but it no longer works for you.
Or engaging in negative/ self-harming behaviors, such as binge eating or overspending?
Many clients I work with believe there’s something wrong with them and that they are broken in some way. This is a perfectly normal way to feel, however, you most likely had a normal response to an abnormal situation. What helped you get through that situation was needed then, but it no longer works for you.
I specialize in navigating issues that impact children and adolescents, such as depression, anxiety, risky or self-harming behaviors, stress, gender identity, and difficult life transitions.
As a queer and transgender clinician, my identity informs my work with transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive identified young people. I utilize expressive arts to provide clients with freedom of expression and allow clients to express their creativity while embarking on their personal healing journey.
I specialize in navigating issues that impact children and adolescents, such as depression, anxiety, risky or self-harming behaviors, stress, gender identity, and difficult life transitions.
As a queer and transgender clinician, my identity informs my work with transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive identified young people. I utilize expressive arts to provide clients with freedom of expression and allow clients to express their creativity while embarking on their personal healing journey.
Many of us struggle with responding in over-learned, automatic ways to the challenges we face, even when the ways we automatically respond are ultimately self-defeating, if not downright self-destructive. Are you feeling stuck? Do you keep doing the same thing, even though you “know” better? Do you keep finding yourself in similarly disappointing relationships? I believe in every person’s capacity to achieve wellness and meaning, no matter how dark things seem in this moment. If you're seeking a deeply caring, sensitive, and validating relationship with a therapist who is willing to challenge you to be your best self, let's chat!
Many of us struggle with responding in over-learned, automatic ways to the challenges we face, even when the ways we automatically respond are ultimately self-defeating, if not downright self-destructive. Are you feeling stuck? Do you keep doing the same thing, even though you “know” better? Do you keep finding yourself in similarly disappointing relationships? I believe in every person’s capacity to achieve wellness and meaning, no matter how dark things seem in this moment. If you're seeking a deeply caring, sensitive, and validating relationship with a therapist who is willing to challenge you to be your best self, let's chat!
Eleanor Cummins
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with rumination, obsessive thinking, or overwhelming anxiety? Are your intense emotions and impulsive behaviors in the driver's seat? Not sure how to describe what's going on, but feel you're ready to change? I'm passionate about getting evidence-based psychotherapy to my clients in a way that's timely, identity-affirming, and culturally sensitive. I provide comprehensive support to individuals struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and emotion dysregulation. I also work with those struggling with depression, health anxiety, climate anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Are you struggling with rumination, obsessive thinking, or overwhelming anxiety? Are your intense emotions and impulsive behaviors in the driver's seat? Not sure how to describe what's going on, but feel you're ready to change? I'm passionate about getting evidence-based psychotherapy to my clients in a way that's timely, identity-affirming, and culturally sensitive. I provide comprehensive support to individuals struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and emotion dysregulation. I also work with those struggling with depression, health anxiety, climate anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves, peacefully and happily.
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves, peacefully and happily.
Michael Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, MEd, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208
Recovery Counseling Center, LLC has a caring staff of professional and prompt clinicians who work to give you the care that you need without delay. Simply give us a call and you will be in touch with a therapist within one business day or sooner, guaranteed. We work with clients of all ages and each of our therapists has a particular client and issue speciality to best meet your needs. You don't have to wait any longer to get the help that you deserve. We are dedicated to helping you reach recovery and success.
Recovery Counseling Center, LLC has a caring staff of professional and prompt clinicians who work to give you the care that you need without delay. Simply give us a call and you will be in touch with a therapist within one business day or sooner, guaranteed. We work with clients of all ages and each of our therapists has a particular client and issue speciality to best meet your needs. You don't have to wait any longer to get the help that you deserve. We are dedicated to helping you reach recovery and success.
Often, we believe others are worthy of love, but we are not. Sometimes, our experiences in our lives lead us to think that we are unloveable; we believe that we deserve this and come to the conclusion that we are unloved. These experiences led us to believe we are no longer safe for connection. This is a lie. I would like to invite you to an inverse of the golden rule: Do unto yourself as you would do unto others. I welcome anyone who wants this, who doesn't know how to live like this, and/or who is skeptical that this is possible. I believe we are made to become wholly the best version of ourselves.
Often, we believe others are worthy of love, but we are not. Sometimes, our experiences in our lives lead us to think that we are unloveable; we believe that we deserve this and come to the conclusion that we are unloved. These experiences led us to believe we are no longer safe for connection. This is a lie. I would like to invite you to an inverse of the golden rule: Do unto yourself as you would do unto others. I welcome anyone who wants this, who doesn't know how to live like this, and/or who is skeptical that this is possible. I believe we are made to become wholly the best version of ourselves.
For over eight years, I've had the privilege to work with children & adolescents who struggle with managing a variety of mental health disorders, such as Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and more. Most of them have a history of trauma exposures, including community violence, grief/loss, abuse, or separation/divorce. These life experiences often cloud their worldview and judgement as well as their ability to trust others and capacity to regulate their emotions in order to cope with these challenges. They yearn for new social, communication, conflict resolution and coping skills to apply every day so they can live happier, healthier lives.
For over eight years, I've had the privilege to work with children & adolescents who struggle with managing a variety of mental health disorders, such as Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and more. Most of them have a history of trauma exposures, including community violence, grief/loss, abuse, or separation/divorce. These life experiences often cloud their worldview and judgement as well as their ability to trust others and capacity to regulate their emotions in order to cope with these challenges. They yearn for new social, communication, conflict resolution and coping skills to apply every day so they can live happier, healthier lives.
My ideal client presents depressive symptoms related to trauma & grief. They express that they want to process unresolved childhood issues. They express that the issues have prevented close relationships with their adult children. They want forgiveness and help in creating better ties. The goal may be to explore & resolve issues related to traumatic events and improve overall mood. Interventions may include sharing details of the event and how it has affected their relationships, using positive self-talk, developing positive coping skills, and identifying effective strategies to communicate thoughts and feelings.
My ideal client presents depressive symptoms related to trauma & grief. They express that they want to process unresolved childhood issues. They express that the issues have prevented close relationships with their adult children. They want forgiveness and help in creating better ties. The goal may be to explore & resolve issues related to traumatic events and improve overall mood. Interventions may include sharing details of the event and how it has affected their relationships, using positive self-talk, developing positive coping skills, and identifying effective strategies to communicate thoughts and feelings.
My name is Nadell Asuru-Acey. I am certified in Gender Violence (IPV) and DBT. I am dedicated to helping individuals embrace their true selves and empower them to transcend social norms. I live by my quote: Do not apologize for who you are because it is not your responsibility to make someone else comfortable with the beauty of YOU.
My name is Nadell Asuru-Acey. I am certified in Gender Violence (IPV) and DBT. I am dedicated to helping individuals embrace their true selves and empower them to transcend social norms. I live by my quote: Do not apologize for who you are because it is not your responsibility to make someone else comfortable with the beauty of YOU.
Helping Others Manage Emotions Therapeutic Service
Counselor, LCPC, LGPC, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21214
Outpatient programing seeks to help those with major mental health illness , chronic and acute medical illness, substance use disorders. The goal of Outpatient behavioral health treatment is restoration, enhancement and maintenance of clients level of functioning.
Outpatient programing seeks to help those with major mental health illness , chronic and acute medical illness, substance use disorders. The goal of Outpatient behavioral health treatment is restoration, enhancement and maintenance of clients level of functioning.
Meet Our Self-Harming Therapists
ASD group! Call for info! I specialize in working with people of all ages who are navigating anxiety, OCD, autism, and trauma. I also specialize in working with people of all ages who are questioning their gender or sexual orientation. Through gender affirming care, I hope to validate and empower you to feel comfortable being your truest self. As a therapist, I tailor my practice and treatment approach to each individual and family, while working to meet my clients where they are. I believe that providing a safe and welcoming space for my clients is essential to the therapeutic process, and promotes emotional growth and change.
ASD group! Call for info! I specialize in working with people of all ages who are navigating anxiety, OCD, autism, and trauma. I also specialize in working with people of all ages who are questioning their gender or sexual orientation. Through gender affirming care, I hope to validate and empower you to feel comfortable being your truest self. As a therapist, I tailor my practice and treatment approach to each individual and family, while working to meet my clients where they are. I believe that providing a safe and welcoming space for my clients is essential to the therapeutic process, and promotes emotional growth and change.
I’m a queer, transmasculine, nonbinary (they/he) clinical social worker and EMDR certified therapist with over a decade of experience providing therapy in school, community and private practice settings. I specialize in LGBTQ+ & neurodiversity affirming care, with expertise in supporting trans and nonbinary kids, teens and their families and in providing affirming care for trauma, disordered eating and OCD. I often work with queer, trans, Autistic and ADHD people looking for a decolonized and liberation focused framework to mental health and for bottom up approaches to processing trauma and stress that go beyond talk therapy.
I’m a queer, transmasculine, nonbinary (they/he) clinical social worker and EMDR certified therapist with over a decade of experience providing therapy in school, community and private practice settings. I specialize in LGBTQ+ & neurodiversity affirming care, with expertise in supporting trans and nonbinary kids, teens and their families and in providing affirming care for trauma, disordered eating and OCD. I often work with queer, trans, Autistic and ADHD people looking for a decolonized and liberation focused framework to mental health and for bottom up approaches to processing trauma and stress that go beyond talk therapy.
The decision to begin therapy and the process of finding a therapist can be challenging, but ultimately extremely rewarding. I am an experienced therapist who understands that the most powerful things in life are often the simplest: to listen attentively, whole-heartedly, and with openness and compassion. I am committed to creating a safe, comforting space where you feel free to be yourself.
The decision to begin therapy and the process of finding a therapist can be challenging, but ultimately extremely rewarding. I am an experienced therapist who understands that the most powerful things in life are often the simplest: to listen attentively, whole-heartedly, and with openness and compassion. I am committed to creating a safe, comforting space where you feel free to be yourself.
I am a licensed master social worker and I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Through building a relationship based on trust, I hope to provide a safe and supportive environment for growth and exploration. I know that pain can be invisible and sometimes it’s hard to know even where to begin. I will help clients explore real mental health problems in a curious and lighthearted way.
I am a licensed master social worker and I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Through building a relationship based on trust, I hope to provide a safe and supportive environment for growth and exploration. I know that pain can be invisible and sometimes it’s hard to know even where to begin. I will help clients explore real mental health problems in a curious and lighthearted way.
David is a queer, neurodivergent Jewish dude who wants to do nothing more than leave the world a better place than when he came into it. David believes in a humanistic approach to therapy, which means that much of what you focus on in the therapy room is what you find to be personally affecting you. He has training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy, amongst others, which he uses to build a framework in order to help set goals, but ultimately the approach used will be based on what you vibe the most with.
David is a queer, neurodivergent Jewish dude who wants to do nothing more than leave the world a better place than when he came into it. David believes in a humanistic approach to therapy, which means that much of what you focus on in the therapy room is what you find to be personally affecting you. He has training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy, amongst others, which he uses to build a framework in order to help set goals, but ultimately the approach used will be based on what you vibe the most with.
Haley Sheridan Sweet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210
You’ve been wearing a mask for so long, you feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. You deserve to be seen for who you really are - to be heard and listened to. You want to feel good in your own skin and feel free and safe to be yourself in the world. What would happen if you stopped hiding? How would life be different if you felt your experience mattered as much as everyone else's? I’m here to help you hold space for these questions.
You’ve been wearing a mask for so long, you feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. You deserve to be seen for who you really are - to be heard and listened to. You want to feel good in your own skin and feel free and safe to be yourself in the world. What would happen if you stopped hiding? How would life be different if you felt your experience mattered as much as everyone else's? I’m here to help you hold space for these questions.
Devora (Deborah) Stern
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215
I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, self-harm behaviors and OCD. If you like the idea of speaking freely about your thoughts and feelings without being judged, if you like feeling completely accepted for who you are, without having to change anything about yourself, then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity to meet with someone who will accept and support you unconditionally. It’s a space where you can actually learn to stop judging yourself and to let go of thought patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from experiencing inner peace.
I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, self-harm behaviors and OCD. If you like the idea of speaking freely about your thoughts and feelings without being judged, if you like feeling completely accepted for who you are, without having to change anything about yourself, then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity to meet with someone who will accept and support you unconditionally. It’s a space where you can actually learn to stop judging yourself and to let go of thought patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from experiencing inner peace.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and am currently accepting new patients. I enjoy working with a diverse group of individuals who have various levels of mental health challenges. My approach to psychotherapy comes from an understanding that every individual is unique and that various life experiences as well as genetic makeup contribute to one's overall mental health. I take into account the particular needs of the individual & focus on the current problem while also processing & exploring further in an attempt to identify & resolve the root of the issue.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and am currently accepting new patients. I enjoy working with a diverse group of individuals who have various levels of mental health challenges. My approach to psychotherapy comes from an understanding that every individual is unique and that various life experiences as well as genetic makeup contribute to one's overall mental health. I take into account the particular needs of the individual & focus on the current problem while also processing & exploring further in an attempt to identify & resolve the root of the issue.
My therapeutic style focuses on being trauma informed and using various therapeutic modalities to create a client-centered setting to achieve maximum growth and self-empowerment.
My therapeutic style focuses on being trauma informed and using various therapeutic modalities to create a client-centered setting to achieve maximum growth and self-empowerment.
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- Mount Washington
- Parkville
- Pikesville
- Roland Park
- Rosedale
- Stevenson
- Timonium
- Towson
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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.