Self-Harming Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
I conduct both therapy and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Deepening self-understanding is central to my work. I aim to foster a spirit of curiosity, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor, as we delve into what can sometimes be difficult waters, working to understand your fears, desires, and motivations. My therapy is rooted in attachment theory - focusing on how our emotional lives are embedded in early experiences with significant others. My neuropsychological testing perspective is holistically rooted, as I aim to understand how our many parts interact to impact our functioning.
I conduct both therapy and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Deepening self-understanding is central to my work. I aim to foster a spirit of curiosity, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor, as we delve into what can sometimes be difficult waters, working to understand your fears, desires, and motivations. My therapy is rooted in attachment theory - focusing on how our emotional lives are embedded in early experiences with significant others. My neuropsychological testing perspective is holistically rooted, as I aim to understand how our many parts interact to impact our functioning.
We can all get trapped in a way of thinking or relating to the world that does not serve our end goals. I work with clients to help them become aware of these patterns, understand their origin and utility, while at the same time fostering the freedom, perspective, and skills to break away from these patterns when needed. I view therapy as a co-investigative process, where you and I can look together, with neutrality, curiosity and compassion, at the forces that are shaping your emotional life, and see if there might be a different way of experiencing the world.
We can all get trapped in a way of thinking or relating to the world that does not serve our end goals. I work with clients to help them become aware of these patterns, understand their origin and utility, while at the same time fostering the freedom, perspective, and skills to break away from these patterns when needed. I view therapy as a co-investigative process, where you and I can look together, with neutrality, curiosity and compassion, at the forces that are shaping your emotional life, and see if there might be a different way of experiencing the world.
Welcome! I work primarily with adults who struggle with trauma and its consequent impact and symptoms within the self and interpersonally. I work collaboratively with clients to identify the barriers that keep them stuck and unable to meet their full potential and aliveness. I introduce mindfulness skills, breath work, body awareness, resourcing and bilateral stimulation, including EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, depending on an individual's unique needs. I reference a variety of theories, ranging from psychoanalytic and psychodynamic to cognitively and behaviorally based. I also apply neuroscience and trauma theory.
Welcome! I work primarily with adults who struggle with trauma and its consequent impact and symptoms within the self and interpersonally. I work collaboratively with clients to identify the barriers that keep them stuck and unable to meet their full potential and aliveness. I introduce mindfulness skills, breath work, body awareness, resourcing and bilateral stimulation, including EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, depending on an individual's unique needs. I reference a variety of theories, ranging from psychoanalytic and psychodynamic to cognitively and behaviorally based. I also apply neuroscience and trauma theory.
Seeing your child angry, depressed, anxious, and engaging in self destructive behaviors like cutting or using substances is overwhelming, confusing and frightening.
Using a strength-focused and person-centered approach to therapy, I empower my clients to find their voice and support them as they develop coping skills, process their emotions, and grow into their genuine self. My areas of focus include self-harming behaviors, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, substance use, and LGBTQIA+ identity exploration.
Seeing your child angry, depressed, anxious, and engaging in self destructive behaviors like cutting or using substances is overwhelming, confusing and frightening.
Using a strength-focused and person-centered approach to therapy, I empower my clients to find their voice and support them as they develop coping skills, process their emotions, and grow into their genuine self. My areas of focus include self-harming behaviors, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, substance use, and LGBTQIA+ identity exploration.
I am a culturally affirming therapist who uses CBT, DBT, and person-centered approaches to create a supportive space for clients to face challenges, cope with trauma and grief, and build confidence. I provide individual and group therapy and work as a crisis counselor supporting people struggling with suicidal behaviors. Therapy can help you live intentionally, improve relationships, manage stress, and cultivate self-love. I hope you take the courageous step to reach out and see how I can support you.
I am a culturally affirming therapist who uses CBT, DBT, and person-centered approaches to create a supportive space for clients to face challenges, cope with trauma and grief, and build confidence. I provide individual and group therapy and work as a crisis counselor supporting people struggling with suicidal behaviors. Therapy can help you live intentionally, improve relationships, manage stress, and cultivate self-love. I hope you take the courageous step to reach out and see how I can support you.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and taking the first step is brave. I believe deeply in resilience and work from a strengths-based perspective. Together, we’ll address your challenges while identifying and building on your existing strengths. My goal is to create a safe, supportive relationship where you feel accepted and not alone on this journey. I’m here to walk alongside you and create a space where you can feel safe to grow and heal. Welcome!
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and taking the first step is brave. I believe deeply in resilience and work from a strengths-based perspective. Together, we’ll address your challenges while identifying and building on your existing strengths. My goal is to create a safe, supportive relationship where you feel accepted and not alone on this journey. I’m here to walk alongside you and create a space where you can feel safe to grow and heal. Welcome!
Hi, I’m Will—a New York–based therapist who helps young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions using practical, evidence-based CBT techniques. I provide a supportive, affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients to explore identity, relationships, and self-growth with authenticity and compassion. Together, we’ll unpack mental clutter, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and find moments to laugh along the way. My goal is to help you feel grounded, understood, and a little lighter after each session.
Hi, I’m Will—a New York–based therapist who helps young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions using practical, evidence-based CBT techniques. I provide a supportive, affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients to explore identity, relationships, and self-growth with authenticity and compassion. Together, we’ll unpack mental clutter, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and find moments to laugh along the way. My goal is to help you feel grounded, understood, and a little lighter after each session.
I have been working as a mental health therapist for more than 5 years, treating adults through bouts of depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorces, times of grief and uncertainty. I truly value the therapeutic space and strive for you to feel welcomed and comforted within each session.
I have been working as a mental health therapist for more than 5 years, treating adults through bouts of depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorces, times of grief and uncertainty. I truly value the therapeutic space and strive for you to feel welcomed and comforted within each session.
As an LCSW, I take a person-centered approach, recognizing that each individual is unique and benefits from personalized care. I focus on empowering clients and strengthening self-confidence and self-esteem. I have experience working with diverse populations and a wide range of diagnoses. I believe everyone has innate coping and survival skills that can be adapted to support growth and well-being. In our work together, you’ll have strong autonomy in your treatment and be met with compassion, empathy, and a commitment to reducing shame and fostering self-love.
As an LCSW, I take a person-centered approach, recognizing that each individual is unique and benefits from personalized care. I focus on empowering clients and strengthening self-confidence and self-esteem. I have experience working with diverse populations and a wide range of diagnoses. I believe everyone has innate coping and survival skills that can be adapted to support growth and well-being. In our work together, you’ll have strong autonomy in your treatment and be met with compassion, empathy, and a commitment to reducing shame and fostering self-love.
I create a therapeutic space that is both grounding and growth-oriented. My style blends warmth and collaboration with a clear, direct approach so you feel supported and gently challenged to grow. I work with adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Using a trauma-informed perspective and training in EMDR, ketamine-assisted therapy, and identity-affirming care, I tailor sessions to help you feel seen, understood, and empowered.
I create a therapeutic space that is both grounding and growth-oriented. My style blends warmth and collaboration with a clear, direct approach so you feel supported and gently challenged to grow. I work with adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Using a trauma-informed perspective and training in EMDR, ketamine-assisted therapy, and identity-affirming care, I tailor sessions to help you feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Life can be overwhelming; why go through it alone?! I can help you live a life that excites and invigorates you. I work with you to create an individualized plan based on your needs. You have the tools to succeed in life, and working together we can discover them, as I view my clients as partners in the healing process. Reaching out for help is the first and hardest step leading you in the right direction. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Life can be overwhelming; why go through it alone?! I can help you live a life that excites and invigorates you. I work with you to create an individualized plan based on your needs. You have the tools to succeed in life, and working together we can discover them, as I view my clients as partners in the healing process. Reaching out for help is the first and hardest step leading you in the right direction. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Welcome! My name is Nicolina Costanzo, LCSW. I focus on empowering you to develop deeper awareness of your experiences, struggles, and strengths. Our sessions support healing, growth, and solution building to help break negative patterns and create lasting change. With me, you can expect a safe, compassionate, and nurturing space to process your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will explore practical tools and coping skills to help you reach your potential.
Welcome! My name is Nicolina Costanzo, LCSW. I focus on empowering you to develop deeper awareness of your experiences, struggles, and strengths. Our sessions support healing, growth, and solution building to help break negative patterns and create lasting change. With me, you can expect a safe, compassionate, and nurturing space to process your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will explore practical tools and coping skills to help you reach your potential.
My approach is to offer a judgment-free space where you can openly discuss what is distressing to you. I have worked with people from all walks of life and enjoy learning about my clients’ backgrounds to develop unique ways to help them. I work with you to discover the best solutions for yourself rather than simply providing answers. From there, I help you explore ambivalence about change and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that may hinder growth.
My approach is to offer a judgment-free space where you can openly discuss what is distressing to you. I have worked with people from all walks of life and enjoy learning about my clients’ backgrounds to develop unique ways to help them. I work with you to discover the best solutions for yourself rather than simply providing answers. From there, I help you explore ambivalence about change and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that may hinder growth.
Frances is a passionate mental health clinician with a Master’s in from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s from New York University. She specializes in supporting women, AAPI and LGBTQIA+ communities, non-traditional couples, and immigrant adolescents and families. She also offers services in both Mandarin and English. Frances believes therapy is more than a conversation – it is a journey of of advocacy, empowerment, and the exciting creation of a life that’s authentically yours.
Frances is a passionate mental health clinician with a Master’s in from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s from New York University. She specializes in supporting women, AAPI and LGBTQIA+ communities, non-traditional couples, and immigrant adolescents and families. She also offers services in both Mandarin and English. Frances believes therapy is more than a conversation – it is a journey of of advocacy, empowerment, and the exciting creation of a life that’s authentically yours.
Shionna Stupart is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on treating mental illness, emotional and other behavioral disturbances. She uses a comprehensive approach to treatment in order enhance social functioning, self-determination, optimal health, and overall well-being. As a clinician her purpose is to provide a collaborative safe environment in order to process and redefine those experiences and garner insight. Shionna value's building and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with each client by imparting empathy, confidentiality and understanding.
Shionna Stupart is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on treating mental illness, emotional and other behavioral disturbances. She uses a comprehensive approach to treatment in order enhance social functioning, self-determination, optimal health, and overall well-being. As a clinician her purpose is to provide a collaborative safe environment in order to process and redefine those experiences and garner insight. Shionna value's building and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with each client by imparting empathy, confidentiality and understanding.
I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems and behavioral dysregulation.
I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems and behavioral dysregulation.
It’s never too early or late to make a change in your life. Anyone can get stuck at any age and different points, because life can be filled with all types of stressors: relationships, school, work, loss, and maybe unknown. If you match with the right therapist, change can happen, because it happened to me. I changed careers in my 40’s, to become a therapist, and thoroughly enjoy working with clients of all ages: adolescents, adults,and all the way up into late adulthood. People aren’t cookie cutter and therapy shouldn’t be either.
It’s never too early or late to make a change in your life. Anyone can get stuck at any age and different points, because life can be filled with all types of stressors: relationships, school, work, loss, and maybe unknown. If you match with the right therapist, change can happen, because it happened to me. I changed careers in my 40’s, to become a therapist, and thoroughly enjoy working with clients of all ages: adolescents, adults,and all the way up into late adulthood. People aren’t cookie cutter and therapy shouldn’t be either.
With seven years of experience as a therapist, I prioritize connecting with clients by actively listening to their stories and fostering a safe, non-judgmental, and validating environment through empathy and consistent communication. I share relevant aspects of my personal experience to help clients recognize they are not alone. I strive to create a comfortable environment and utilize evidence-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique situation to facilitate rehabilitation and overcome challenges. I have supported clients with a wide range of mental health disorders, and I am committed to supporting you.
With seven years of experience as a therapist, I prioritize connecting with clients by actively listening to their stories and fostering a safe, non-judgmental, and validating environment through empathy and consistent communication. I share relevant aspects of my personal experience to help clients recognize they are not alone. I strive to create a comfortable environment and utilize evidence-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique situation to facilitate rehabilitation and overcome challenges. I have supported clients with a wide range of mental health disorders, and I am committed to supporting you.
Hello! and welcome to taking the first steps into therapy. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults, providing them with a safe and supportive space for those navigating the complexities of identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. I'm committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment, whether that is in-person or online, where clients can process emotions comfortably and feel understood & valued, enabling authentic self-expression.
Hello! and welcome to taking the first steps into therapy. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults, providing them with a safe and supportive space for those navigating the complexities of identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. I'm committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment, whether that is in-person or online, where clients can process emotions comfortably and feel understood & valued, enabling authentic self-expression.
My ideal client is navigating complex relational trauma—often alongside ADHD, anxiety, or codependency. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain how to move forward despite self-awareness and effort. Their past may include family conflict, emotional neglect, or shame around identity and belonging. I work with adults of all backgrounds, honoring each person’s full identity—including gender, culture, and sexuality—while helping them build trust in themselves and create meaningful, grounded connection.
My ideal client is navigating complex relational trauma—often alongside ADHD, anxiety, or codependency. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain how to move forward despite self-awareness and effort. Their past may include family conflict, emotional neglect, or shame around identity and belonging. I work with adults of all backgrounds, honoring each person’s full identity—including gender, culture, and sexuality—while helping them build trust in themselves and create meaningful, grounded connection.
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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.