Self-Harming Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I work well with teens and adults who experience anxiety, depression, disordered eating, suicidal and self-harm behaviors. I take a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered, and trauma informed approach to support clients. I have a passion for working with individuals who are exploring their identity and hold a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ affirming counseling. I also like to use humor and irreverence so that clients enjoy the process of exploration and can see results in their mood and behaviors.
I work well with teens and adults who experience anxiety, depression, disordered eating, suicidal and self-harm behaviors. I take a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered, and trauma informed approach to support clients. I have a passion for working with individuals who are exploring their identity and hold a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ affirming counseling. I also like to use humor and irreverence so that clients enjoy the process of exploration and can see results in their mood and behaviors.
Hello and Welcome from Portal Psychotherapy; A queer, multicultural and integrative therapeutic practice committed to honoring your story, tending to your wounds and finding meaning in life's in-between spaces.
As a queer first-generation American and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C/LCSW) myself, I believe your identity and experiences are deserving of thoughtful exploration, witnessing and celebration. Guided by systemic and non-pathologizing psychological perspectives, our work together centers on meeting you where you are and moving at the pace of safety and consent.
Hello and Welcome from Portal Psychotherapy; A queer, multicultural and integrative therapeutic practice committed to honoring your story, tending to your wounds and finding meaning in life's in-between spaces.
As a queer first-generation American and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C/LCSW) myself, I believe your identity and experiences are deserving of thoughtful exploration, witnessing and celebration. Guided by systemic and non-pathologizing psychological perspectives, our work together centers on meeting you where you are and moving at the pace of safety and consent.
Are you searching for trauma therapy or DBT in Philadelphia? At Anova Center for Therapy, we specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, OCD treatment, and LGBTQ+ affirming care for teens, young adults, and parents. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with relationships, or unsure how to support your child, our therapists in Philly and online across Pennsylvania help families heal, build connection, and develop lasting skills for change.
Are you searching for trauma therapy or DBT in Philadelphia? At Anova Center for Therapy, we specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, OCD treatment, and LGBTQ+ affirming care for teens, young adults, and parents. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with relationships, or unsure how to support your child, our therapists in Philly and online across Pennsylvania help families heal, build connection, and develop lasting skills for change.
I am a licensed professional counselor with experience working with individuals to help them with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationships, and interpersonal issues across their life. I mainly work with individuals, one-on-one, but have worked with couples and families, and troubled populations like youth on probation. My goal is to help individuals find a balance in their life where they are able to reduce their mental health stress/impact, and their overall life stress, by establishing and implementing healthy balance, coping skills, and boundaries in their life to improve not only their life, but their sense of self.
I am a licensed professional counselor with experience working with individuals to help them with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationships, and interpersonal issues across their life. I mainly work with individuals, one-on-one, but have worked with couples and families, and troubled populations like youth on probation. My goal is to help individuals find a balance in their life where they are able to reduce their mental health stress/impact, and their overall life stress, by establishing and implementing healthy balance, coping skills, and boundaries in their life to improve not only their life, but their sense of self.
I am dedicated to helping clients achieve balance in their emotional and social well-being, resolve trauma, and create a fulfilling life. I work with both teenagers and adults who struggle with intense emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, such as self-harm and suicidal tendencies, using full-model Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My specialization includes supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or those who have not found success with other therapies. Additionally, I assist clients in exploring their identity through an intersectional systems approach, tailored to their unique experiences..
I am dedicated to helping clients achieve balance in their emotional and social well-being, resolve trauma, and create a fulfilling life. I work with both teenagers and adults who struggle with intense emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, such as self-harm and suicidal tendencies, using full-model Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My specialization includes supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or those who have not found success with other therapies. Additionally, I assist clients in exploring their identity through an intersectional systems approach, tailored to their unique experiences..
Aaron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, ACM-SW
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals navigating complex emotional and relational challenges, including substance use, personality disorders, suicidality, self-harm, depression, and chronic relapse. I’m particularly committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ communities and those seeking to understand the deeper patterns shaping their relationships, emotions, and sense of self.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating complex emotional and relational challenges, including substance use, personality disorders, suicidality, self-harm, depression, and chronic relapse. I’m particularly committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ communities and those seeking to understand the deeper patterns shaping their relationships, emotions, and sense of self.
I’m a licensed professional counselor with a background in suicide prevention. I provide services to adolescents, parents/caregivers, survivors of domestic violence, and immigrant populations. I support clients facing depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, identity issues, and family conflict. My therapeutic approach focuses on building meaningful relationships, balancing challenging topics with humor, problem-solving, and highlighting your strengths. I also offer faith-based services.
I’m a licensed professional counselor with a background in suicide prevention. I provide services to adolescents, parents/caregivers, survivors of domestic violence, and immigrant populations. I support clients facing depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, identity issues, and family conflict. My therapeutic approach focuses on building meaningful relationships, balancing challenging topics with humor, problem-solving, and highlighting your strengths. I also offer faith-based services.
Hi, I’m Danny — therapy with me is compassionate, collaborative, and sometimes even full of laughter.
As a solution-focused therapist, I believe that healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy. While we’ll honor the pain and complexity of what you're going through, we’ll also look for what’s possible. I bring warmth, humor, and real talk into the room, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s messier moments with clarity and connection.
Hi, I’m Danny — therapy with me is compassionate, collaborative, and sometimes even full of laughter.
As a solution-focused therapist, I believe that healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy. While we’ll honor the pain and complexity of what you're going through, we’ll also look for what’s possible. I bring warmth, humor, and real talk into the room, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s messier moments with clarity and connection.
Embarking in relationships and the changes that come along with adulthood can be one of the most challenging times in our lives. I have worked as a therapist since 2016 and am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. While I have extensive experience with young adults, I work with adults of all ages who find themselves struggling with pain points including anxiety, depression, and relationships, as well as challenges that arise within the many transitions in our lives.
Embarking in relationships and the changes that come along with adulthood can be one of the most challenging times in our lives. I have worked as a therapist since 2016 and am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. While I have extensive experience with young adults, I work with adults of all ages who find themselves struggling with pain points including anxiety, depression, and relationships, as well as challenges that arise within the many transitions in our lives.
Many of my clients come with deep emotional wounds, looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of trauma. Perhaps you're feeling unheard in other areas of your life and crave a safe, compassionate space where you can be fully witnessed. In our sessions together, you will find a place where your experiences are honored, your pain is validated, and your unique story is given the attention it deserves. My clients know they will be met with unwavering presence, kindness, and deep respect.
Many of my clients come with deep emotional wounds, looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of trauma. Perhaps you're feeling unheard in other areas of your life and crave a safe, compassionate space where you can be fully witnessed. In our sessions together, you will find a place where your experiences are honored, your pain is validated, and your unique story is given the attention it deserves. My clients know they will be met with unwavering presence, kindness, and deep respect.
Hi! I'm Devon, I am a compassionate and dedicated Queer therapist. How can I help? I support individuals coping with life stress and changes, addressing unhelpful patterns, and those who would like assistance processing trauma. I have experience working with all age groups and folks with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, mood disorders, under high stress, and navigating exploring identity and relationships.
Hi! I'm Devon, I am a compassionate and dedicated Queer therapist. How can I help? I support individuals coping with life stress and changes, addressing unhelpful patterns, and those who would like assistance processing trauma. I have experience working with all age groups and folks with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, mood disorders, under high stress, and navigating exploring identity and relationships.
Looking to make change in your life, but not sure if it is possible? Do you feel terrified of the world, or struggle to trust yourself or other people? I work with people to make measurable and meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping people feel comfortable with themselves, other people, and the world. I value building safety and trust using humor, empathy, and authenticity.
Looking to make change in your life, but not sure if it is possible? Do you feel terrified of the world, or struggle to trust yourself or other people? I work with people to make measurable and meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping people feel comfortable with themselves, other people, and the world. I value building safety and trust using humor, empathy, and authenticity.
Welcome! I would like you to know that you are here on purpose and the first step is that you acknowledged that things haven't been "OK". If you are an adult surviving life’s most difficult challenges from your traumatic experiences, to stress, unhappiness, life transitions, self-doubt or you’re losing your way - I’ve had you in mind and created a space for you. My hope is that you’ll take the time to connect with me and allow me to help you overcome those obstacles. You’ll have the tools to face the world - anything that prevents you from being the best version of yourself.
Welcome! I would like you to know that you are here on purpose and the first step is that you acknowledged that things haven't been "OK". If you are an adult surviving life’s most difficult challenges from your traumatic experiences, to stress, unhappiness, life transitions, self-doubt or you’re losing your way - I’ve had you in mind and created a space for you. My hope is that you’ll take the time to connect with me and allow me to help you overcome those obstacles. You’ll have the tools to face the world - anything that prevents you from being the best version of yourself.
Making sense of your anxieties, fears or depression can feel overwhelming. We all have the need to be connected and challenged so that we can grow into our best self. I believe that therapy should be hard but rewarding work that can be translated into actionable behavior outside of treatment. The cornerstone of making change is finding a therapist who promotes a sense of safety, compassion and respect to allow your true self to emerge and thrive. I have 20 years of clinical practice experience in New York City and Philadelphia and value working with diverse individuals and families.
Making sense of your anxieties, fears or depression can feel overwhelming. We all have the need to be connected and challenged so that we can grow into our best self. I believe that therapy should be hard but rewarding work that can be translated into actionable behavior outside of treatment. The cornerstone of making change is finding a therapist who promotes a sense of safety, compassion and respect to allow your true self to emerge and thrive. I have 20 years of clinical practice experience in New York City and Philadelphia and value working with diverse individuals and families.
My therapeutic "approach" isn't a curated persona, it's a belief that authentic engagement and prioritization of a strong relationship between myself and my client is the key to effective therapy. I show up to sessions as both a therapist and a real human with a personality that is warm, friendly, curious, direct and honest. I don't believe in TMI, and I want to hear every detail of every story you want to share.
My therapeutic "approach" isn't a curated persona, it's a belief that authentic engagement and prioritization of a strong relationship between myself and my client is the key to effective therapy. I show up to sessions as both a therapist and a real human with a personality that is warm, friendly, curious, direct and honest. I don't believe in TMI, and I want to hear every detail of every story you want to share.
Even if you've done this before, it's not always an easy decision to find a therapist. I appreciate that you're taking this step toward finding someone you feel might be a good fit. Therapy is most successful when a person feels some connection with their therapist. I take a down-to-earth, supportive, conversational approach that, especially at first, helps sessions feel comfortable and allows some time for us to get to know each other. I believe how we see ourselves is rooted in our history and that it can be powerful to identify ways we learned to think about ourselves and others.
Even if you've done this before, it's not always an easy decision to find a therapist. I appreciate that you're taking this step toward finding someone you feel might be a good fit. Therapy is most successful when a person feels some connection with their therapist. I take a down-to-earth, supportive, conversational approach that, especially at first, helps sessions feel comfortable and allows some time for us to get to know each other. I believe how we see ourselves is rooted in our history and that it can be powerful to identify ways we learned to think about ourselves and others.
Hi! I’m Morgan, a trauma specialist and licensed professional counselor serving clients across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. I guide individuals, couples, & families through healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment wounds, & body image challenges. Using a trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and relational approach combined with DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist Theory, I create a safe, affirming space especially for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and complex relationships. You don’t need to figure everything out alone.
Hi! I’m Morgan, a trauma specialist and licensed professional counselor serving clients across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. I guide individuals, couples, & families through healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment wounds, & body image challenges. Using a trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and relational approach combined with DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist Theory, I create a safe, affirming space especially for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and complex relationships. You don’t need to figure everything out alone.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I was born and raised in New Jersey and lived in Pennsylvania for many years. I moved to Virginia in 2013 and now call Lynchburg home. My hobbies include hiking, kayaking, singing, dancing, painting and spending time with family and friends. I have had the amazing opportunity to serve children, adolescents and families for over twenty years in a variety of mental health settings including residential treatment, boot camp, community, outpatient and group settings. I’m an expert witness for the Juvenile and Family court system of VA. I utilize an honest, direct, client-centered approach.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I was born and raised in New Jersey and lived in Pennsylvania for many years. I moved to Virginia in 2013 and now call Lynchburg home. My hobbies include hiking, kayaking, singing, dancing, painting and spending time with family and friends. I have had the amazing opportunity to serve children, adolescents and families for over twenty years in a variety of mental health settings including residential treatment, boot camp, community, outpatient and group settings. I’m an expert witness for the Juvenile and Family court system of VA. I utilize an honest, direct, client-centered approach.
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
As a psychotherapist, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported to explore and be inquisitive about yourself. If you feel changes are needed in your life; if you are feeling depressed, fearful, ashamed, angry, stuck or confused, anxious or worried; or if you just can't stop self-defeating behaviors, you can benefit from therapy.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.Si siente que necesita cambios en su vida; si se siente deprimido, temeroso, avergonzado, enojado, o preocupado, o si no puede controlar los comportamientos autodestructivos, usted puede beneficiarse de la terapia.
As a psychotherapist, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported to explore and be inquisitive about yourself. If you feel changes are needed in your life; if you are feeling depressed, fearful, ashamed, angry, stuck or confused, anxious or worried; or if you just can't stop self-defeating behaviors, you can benefit from therapy.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.Si siente que necesita cambios en su vida; si se siente deprimido, temeroso, avergonzado, enojado, o preocupado, o si no puede controlar los comportamientos autodestructivos, usted puede beneficiarse de la terapia.
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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.