Self-Harming Therapists in New York, NY
Kids, teens & adults that have experienced severe trauma often have life-threatening symptoms - cutting, excoriation (picking), sexual promiscuity, eating disorders & more.
Hi, I’m Lynne. In practice for 20 years, I hold licenses & certificates in art therapy & psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy (talk therapy), play therapy & creative writing & poetry therapy. I specialize in treating trauma. There are many different kinds that I see - mostly sexual, like incest or date/stranger rape. I’ve seen kids that have been kidnapped and teens that have been in cults. Kids that have been severely bullied and kids that have been physically abused. I also do a lot of work on adjusting to divorce.
Kids, teens & adults that have experienced severe trauma often have life-threatening symptoms - cutting, excoriation (picking), sexual promiscuity, eating disorders & more.
Hi, I’m Lynne. In practice for 20 years, I hold licenses & certificates in art therapy & psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy (talk therapy), play therapy & creative writing & poetry therapy. I specialize in treating trauma. There are many different kinds that I see - mostly sexual, like incest or date/stranger rape. I’ve seen kids that have been kidnapped and teens that have been in cults. Kids that have been severely bullied and kids that have been physically abused. I also do a lot of work on adjusting to divorce.
I also wrote the most widely read book on Cutting and self-mutilation.
My concern as a psychotherapist is establishing trust and security between my patient and myself. I treat the patient's symptoms with attention to symptom origins, and work to change character and personality traits that impair relationships and achievement: trust, attachment, healthy dependency and assertiveness. I treat adolescents and adults.
I also wrote the most widely read book on Cutting and self-mutilation.
My concern as a psychotherapist is establishing trust and security between my patient and myself. I treat the patient's symptoms with attention to symptom origins, and work to change character and personality traits that impair relationships and achievement: trust, attachment, healthy dependency and assertiveness. I treat adolescents and adults.
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.
Not sure of how to support your teen or young adult who is struggling with suicidal ideation, rapid mood shifts, treatment refusal, risk taking behavior, self-harming or hopelessness?
Do you often hear "You're so dramatic," "You're way too sensitive" or "Stop trying to manipulate me"? So often having big emotions means you may find yourself feeling alone, empty and blaming yourself for things that are difficult to control. You may even find yourself pushing people away and then feeling abandoned by them. Maybe you have even wanted to ask for help but felt you did not deserve any help at all? If this sounds like you, I'd like you to know that you do not have to do it alone. I am a fantastic team player and together we will explore new ways to cope, communicate and build a life with less pain and suffering.
Not sure of how to support your teen or young adult who is struggling with suicidal ideation, rapid mood shifts, treatment refusal, risk taking behavior, self-harming or hopelessness?
Do you often hear "You're so dramatic," "You're way too sensitive" or "Stop trying to manipulate me"? So often having big emotions means you may find yourself feeling alone, empty and blaming yourself for things that are difficult to control. You may even find yourself pushing people away and then feeling abandoned by them. Maybe you have even wanted to ask for help but felt you did not deserve any help at all? If this sounds like you, I'd like you to know that you do not have to do it alone. I am a fantastic team player and together we will explore new ways to cope, communicate and build a life with less pain and suffering.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MA, CPC, MD
New York, NY 10016
The Feya Health Psychotherapists are all trained in cutting edge & depth oriented modalities that speed up the process of healing & integration in clients compared to traditional talk therapy.
Our top specialties include: Integral Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology, C-PTSD, Complex Trauma cases, Somatic Therapy, Dissociative Disorders, & Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, & working with altered states of consciousness naturally especially in relation to trauma. We work with many millennials, creative types and people in the tech and startup realm.
The Feya Health Psychotherapists are all trained in cutting edge & depth oriented modalities that speed up the process of healing & integration in clients compared to traditional talk therapy.
Our top specialties include: Integral Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology, C-PTSD, Complex Trauma cases, Somatic Therapy, Dissociative Disorders, & Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, & working with altered states of consciousness naturally especially in relation to trauma. We work with many millennials, creative types and people in the tech and startup realm.
Even if you have struggled with suicidal thinking or self-harming behaviors, I am prepared to help you change self-destructive patterns and build a healthier life with enhanced self-esteem.
I provide Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, with specialties in PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Marital/Relationship Problems, Insomnia, and Eating Disorders. I have experience working with many different populations, including sexual assault survivors, police officers, college students, military veterans, and ages 65+.
Even if you have struggled with suicidal thinking or self-harming behaviors, I am prepared to help you change self-destructive patterns and build a healthier life with enhanced self-esteem.
I provide Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, with specialties in PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Marital/Relationship Problems, Insomnia, and Eating Disorders. I have experience working with many different populations, including sexual assault survivors, police officers, college students, military veterans, and ages 65+.
Integrating empathic, cutting-edge psychological ideas stemming from current research in learning, development and human interaction, I support clients as they gain insights, enhance self-awareness and work through self-defeating patterns that often lead to feeling “stuck
To others it may appear that you have it all together, but deep down there are things weighing on your heart or mind. You may feel a sense of anxiety, doubt, sadness or frustration without quite understanding why it persists. Or perhaps you have concerns about different areas of your life or the quality of your relationships, knowing well you want them to be different. Wherever you feel a sense of uneasiness, it is my goal to create a safe space for you to talk about and explore these areas, to honor your feelings and to be present as you foster self-awareness. Over time, self-awareness makes dealing with life's obstacles easier.
Integrating empathic, cutting-edge psychological ideas stemming from current research in learning, development and human interaction, I support clients as they gain insights, enhance self-awareness and work through self-defeating patterns that often lead to feeling “stuck
To others it may appear that you have it all together, but deep down there are things weighing on your heart or mind. You may feel a sense of anxiety, doubt, sadness or frustration without quite understanding why it persists. Or perhaps you have concerns about different areas of your life or the quality of your relationships, knowing well you want them to be different. Wherever you feel a sense of uneasiness, it is my goal to create a safe space for you to talk about and explore these areas, to honor your feelings and to be present as you foster self-awareness. Over time, self-awareness makes dealing with life's obstacles easier.
I have been in practice since 2013 primarily in community mental health settings, and I have worked closely with adults, couples, adolescents, and families struggling with challenges that include (but are not limited to): anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ issues and gender identity, grief and trauma, suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors, emotion regulation, low self-esteem, poor concentration, poor body image, career transitions and life stage adjustment.
My practice is informed by Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These evidence-based approaches help individuals make positive behavior changes, improve emotion regulation and build coping skills. I also am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help with recovery from trauma.
I have been in practice since 2013 primarily in community mental health settings, and I have worked closely with adults, couples, adolescents, and families struggling with challenges that include (but are not limited to): anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ issues and gender identity, grief and trauma, suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors, emotion regulation, low self-esteem, poor concentration, poor body image, career transitions and life stage adjustment.
My practice is informed by Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These evidence-based approaches help individuals make positive behavior changes, improve emotion regulation and build coping skills. I also am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help with recovery from trauma.
I have specialized training in treating personality disorders, specifically BPD, but also helping those with difficulties in romantic relationships, chronic interpersonal difficulties, self-harming behavior, suicidal ideation, those suffering from mood disorders, such as chronic depression, and issues affecting those who have experienced complex trauma.
Earning graduate degrees from Columbia and Yale Universities, I am a clinical psychologist who is trained in psychoanalytic,dialectical behavioral (DBT) and humanistic treatment modalities. As Director of the Kimberly Center, my staff and I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of difficulties, including problems related to anxiety; mood, such as depression and poor self-esteem; interpersonal conflicts; career transitions; issues of professional identity; feelings of ineffectiveness and failures of performance in work and school; marital conflicts; and, difficulties with intimacy in romantic relationships.
I have specialized training in treating personality disorders, specifically BPD, but also helping those with difficulties in romantic relationships, chronic interpersonal difficulties, self-harming behavior, suicidal ideation, those suffering from mood disorders, such as chronic depression, and issues affecting those who have experienced complex trauma.
Earning graduate degrees from Columbia and Yale Universities, I am a clinical psychologist who is trained in psychoanalytic,dialectical behavioral (DBT) and humanistic treatment modalities. As Director of the Kimberly Center, my staff and I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of difficulties, including problems related to anxiety; mood, such as depression and poor self-esteem; interpersonal conflicts; career transitions; issues of professional identity; feelings of ineffectiveness and failures of performance in work and school; marital conflicts; and, difficulties with intimacy in romantic relationships.
I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-harming behavior, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, work problems, issues with eating, as well as those struggling with creative blocks.
In my practice, I see individuals, couples and run DBT groups. My approach to treatment is integrative, including psychodynamic and behavioral approaches. While I use CBT and DBT techniques in addressing specific symptoms, treatment with me goes beyond symptom reduction to address deeply rooted issues.
I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-harming behavior, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, work problems, issues with eating, as well as those struggling with creative blocks.
In my practice, I see individuals, couples and run DBT groups. My approach to treatment is integrative, including psychodynamic and behavioral approaches. While I use CBT and DBT techniques in addressing specific symptoms, treatment with me goes beyond symptom reduction to address deeply rooted issues.
I have specific expertise in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and self-harming behaviors.
I am passionate about helping others gain self-awareness and learn skills to overcome life's challenges. My approach to therapy is led by the belief that meaningful and long-lasting change is best achieved within a safe and trusting healing space. I strive to create an inviting and nonjudgmental atmosphere where you can safely explore all aspects of yourself and your experiences. My role as a psychologist is to support you in better understanding your concerns, while empowering you to reach your personal goals and live a fulfilling life.
I have specific expertise in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and self-harming behaviors.
I am passionate about helping others gain self-awareness and learn skills to overcome life's challenges. My approach to therapy is led by the belief that meaningful and long-lasting change is best achieved within a safe and trusting healing space. I strive to create an inviting and nonjudgmental atmosphere where you can safely explore all aspects of yourself and your experiences. My role as a psychologist is to support you in better understanding your concerns, while empowering you to reach your personal goals and live a fulfilling life.
As a candidate for the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy's post-graduate Trauma Studies Program, I am training in the most cutting-edge evidence-based treatments for healing trauma symptoms, including EMDR, IFS, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Many of my clients have come to me seeking safety with a provider who is eager to understand them after not having success with traditional talk-therapy in the past. I want to empower clients to advocate for their needs, confront their fears, and overcome obstacles to achieving their goals. I have worked extensively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, seeking support for a variety of concerns including relationship issues, and life transitions, to crisis prevention/intervention, and childhood sexual abuse, emotional neglect, medical trauma, domestic abuse, intergenerational trauma, and disability/race/gender-based violence.
As a candidate for the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy's post-graduate Trauma Studies Program, I am training in the most cutting-edge evidence-based treatments for healing trauma symptoms, including EMDR, IFS, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Many of my clients have come to me seeking safety with a provider who is eager to understand them after not having success with traditional talk-therapy in the past. I want to empower clients to advocate for their needs, confront their fears, and overcome obstacles to achieving their goals. I have worked extensively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, seeking support for a variety of concerns including relationship issues, and life transitions, to crisis prevention/intervention, and childhood sexual abuse, emotional neglect, medical trauma, domestic abuse, intergenerational trauma, and disability/race/gender-based violence.
I have experience providing individual and group psychotherapy and coaching to adolescents and adults living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harming behavior, and complex trauma.
I’m a dedicated therapist who believes in creating a warm, and nonjudgemental personalized experience where you feel truly supported and understood. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients through difficult emotions, and challenging interpersonal relationships. I strive to provide my clients with a safe therapeutic space filled with compassion and empathy while we take on this challenge.
I have experience providing individual and group psychotherapy and coaching to adolescents and adults living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harming behavior, and complex trauma.
I’m a dedicated therapist who believes in creating a warm, and nonjudgemental personalized experience where you feel truly supported and understood. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients through difficult emotions, and challenging interpersonal relationships. I strive to provide my clients with a safe therapeutic space filled with compassion and empathy while we take on this challenge.
Many come in knowing their usual tools aren’t cutting it and want new ways to connect and feel grounded.
My style is rooted in a relational approach to therapy where our connection is key. Using humor and direct language, I pull from different theoretical modalities, integrating them to tailor unique treatments. I have extensive, advanced training and experience in trauma recovery, sex therapy, and trans-affirming care.
Many come in knowing their usual tools aren’t cutting it and want new ways to connect and feel grounded.
My style is rooted in a relational approach to therapy where our connection is key. Using humor and direct language, I pull from different theoretical modalities, integrating them to tailor unique treatments. I have extensive, advanced training and experience in trauma recovery, sex therapy, and trans-affirming care.
Our cutting edge training clinic offers psychological services based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) models, to help you to learn skills to work on problem thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
We serve children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. We treat conditions including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ExRP, Borderline Personality Disorder, Autism, Developmental Disorders. We also focus on the treatment of stress and anxiety in individuals coping with chronic medical illnesses.
Our cutting edge training clinic offers psychological services based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) models, to help you to learn skills to work on problem thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
We serve children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. We treat conditions including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ExRP, Borderline Personality Disorder, Autism, Developmental Disorders. We also focus on the treatment of stress and anxiety in individuals coping with chronic medical illnesses.
Many people struggle with regulating intense emotions, lack impulse control, or use self-harming behaviors to deal with life.
In my role as a Dialectic Behavior Therapist I support you to identify and process thoughts, feelings, sensations and learn to respond effectively - keeping in mind your goals. I use DBT, CBT and MI modalities (including Mindfulness and Somatic strategies) to meet with teens and adults for individual, couples and family counseling.
Many people struggle with regulating intense emotions, lack impulse control, or use self-harming behaviors to deal with life.
In my role as a Dialectic Behavior Therapist I support you to identify and process thoughts, feelings, sensations and learn to respond effectively - keeping in mind your goals. I use DBT, CBT and MI modalities (including Mindfulness and Somatic strategies) to meet with teens and adults for individual, couples and family counseling.
She specializes in treating trauma-related mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders using advanced, cutting-edge interventions, including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, and DBT.
Rebecca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and South Carolina) with expertise in providing specialized therapeutic services that empower clients to navigate complex emotional challenges and achieve transformative personal growth. Her approach merges clinical excellence with warmth and authenticity, combining clinical precision with a deep commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can heal. Rebecca fosters a therapeutic alliance built on trust and a shared commitment to transformation.
She specializes in treating trauma-related mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders using advanced, cutting-edge interventions, including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, and DBT.
Rebecca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and South Carolina) with expertise in providing specialized therapeutic services that empower clients to navigate complex emotional challenges and achieve transformative personal growth. Her approach merges clinical excellence with warmth and authenticity, combining clinical precision with a deep commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can heal. Rebecca fosters a therapeutic alliance built on trust and a shared commitment to transformation.
This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
It’s actually rare that a Lukin Center therapist will utilize just one treatment modality to help a patient; just like most things in life, therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. With decades of training and experience, our clinicians use a personalized blend of proven techniques and modalities to help you reach your personal growth goals.
This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
It’s actually rare that a Lukin Center therapist will utilize just one treatment modality to help a patient; just like most things in life, therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. With decades of training and experience, our clinicians use a personalized blend of proven techniques and modalities to help you reach your personal growth goals.
I am the director of SageMind Psychology, where my team provides individualized, research-based, and cutting edge treatments in person in Brooklyn Heights through a safe and secure telehealth platform.
Are you ready to embrace positive changes in your life? Are you looking to help your loved one gain the tools they need to reach their full potential? With SageMind Psychology, our expert therapists offer a warm, nonjudgmental space that is uniquely suited to encourage the personal growth and success of you & your loved ones. We help children, teens, and adults make noticeable differences in their lives. Our team is trauma informed, LBGTQIA+ & neurodiversity affirming, & racial justice allied. Same day appointments available at sagemindpsychology.com
I am the director of SageMind Psychology, where my team provides individualized, research-based, and cutting edge treatments in person in Brooklyn Heights through a safe and secure telehealth platform.
Are you ready to embrace positive changes in your life? Are you looking to help your loved one gain the tools they need to reach their full potential? With SageMind Psychology, our expert therapists offer a warm, nonjudgmental space that is uniquely suited to encourage the personal growth and success of you & your loved ones. We help children, teens, and adults make noticeable differences in their lives. Our team is trauma informed, LBGTQIA+ & neurodiversity affirming, & racial justice allied. Same day appointments available at sagemindpsychology.com
Often, these manifest as substance abuse, cutting, communication problems or self- isolating behaviors.
I provide psychodynamic therapy in addition to CBT and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Each person is unique; sometimes validation, mirroring, structure and support is all that's needed; at other times specific traumatic incidents need to be processed. I do not believe in the old adage, "no pain, no gain;" therapy is supposed to make us feel better!
Often, these manifest as substance abuse, cutting, communication problems or self- isolating behaviors.
I provide psychodynamic therapy in addition to CBT and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Each person is unique; sometimes validation, mirroring, structure and support is all that's needed; at other times specific traumatic incidents need to be processed. I do not believe in the old adage, "no pain, no gain;" therapy is supposed to make us feel better!
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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.