Self-Harming Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Are you feeling hopeless? Stuck in a cycle of using substances, disordered eating, or self harming just to get by? It IS possible to recover from more than one addiction or maladaptive behavior at once. If you're struggling with these issues while also dealing with depression, anxiety, or trauma, you're not alone. I'm here to help you to finally heal and recover. I'll be here to listen without any judgement. Together, we'll find your way out of this cycle. I'm here to help you find the tools and strategies that work specific to you.
Are you feeling hopeless? Stuck in a cycle of using substances, disordered eating, or self harming just to get by? It IS possible to recover from more than one addiction or maladaptive behavior at once. If you're struggling with these issues while also dealing with depression, anxiety, or trauma, you're not alone. I'm here to help you to finally heal and recover. I'll be here to listen without any judgement. Together, we'll find your way out of this cycle. I'm here to help you find the tools and strategies that work specific to you.
Sometimes this presents as feelings of disconnection, depression, racing thoughts or anxiety, sometimes as substance use, self-harming behavior, or relationship problems.
I am psychodynamic and relationally oriented. I am also skilled in CBT, DBT and mindfulness-based interventions to help create stability and provide symptom relief where it is needed. When there is stability, therapy will often move towards deeper issues that drive behavior and impact our emotional lives and relationships.
Sometimes this presents as feelings of disconnection, depression, racing thoughts or anxiety, sometimes as substance use, self-harming behavior, or relationship problems.
I am psychodynamic and relationally oriented. I am also skilled in CBT, DBT and mindfulness-based interventions to help create stability and provide symptom relief where it is needed. When there is stability, therapy will often move towards deeper issues that drive behavior and impact our emotional lives and relationships.
Libby Andress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Making the decision to begin psychotherapy can be
difficult. "Am I really crazy?", "My parents want me to go" or "The last time I went it was useless," are typical obstacles that prevent someone from scheduling the first session. Therapy is making the first step towards improved self awareness. I point out to clients that therapy becomes a weekly safe place, away from their busy schedules, to focus solely on yourself. When this happens people are often surprised at what they discover.
Making the decision to begin psychotherapy can be
difficult. "Am I really crazy?", "My parents want me to go" or "The last time I went it was useless," are typical obstacles that prevent someone from scheduling the first session. Therapy is making the first step towards improved self awareness. I point out to clients that therapy becomes a weekly safe place, away from their busy schedules, to focus solely on yourself. When this happens people are often surprised at what they discover.
Hannah Kim
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My areas of practice includes depression, anxiety, and trauma, especially with focus on generational and complex trauma; couples/family relationship issues; peer relationship issues; self-esteem and confidence issues; and self-harming behaviors.
Hannah Kim, MS, LCPC, NCC at Inspirations Counseling provides individual therapy services to adolescents and adults by offering a safe and encouraging space that supports clients through establishing self-empowerment to overcome their challenges in life. I work with individuals who are ready to invest in their mental health and I make it my goal as a therapist to help each individual make healthy behavioral and cognitive changes that increase the quality of life.
My areas of practice includes depression, anxiety, and trauma, especially with focus on generational and complex trauma; couples/family relationship issues; peer relationship issues; self-esteem and confidence issues; and self-harming behaviors.
Hannah Kim, MS, LCPC, NCC at Inspirations Counseling provides individual therapy services to adolescents and adults by offering a safe and encouraging space that supports clients through establishing self-empowerment to overcome their challenges in life. I work with individuals who are ready to invest in their mental health and I make it my goal as a therapist to help each individual make healthy behavioral and cognitive changes that increase the quality of life.
Baker Street Behavioral Health, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, ANP-BC, MD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our clinicians emphasize the use of traditional, cutting-edge, and empirically supported therapies.
Since our inception, Baker Street Behavioral Health has been focused on building a strategic, quality, and diversified mental health practice. Behavioral Health, the study of an individual’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological well being — informs everything we do at Baker Street. Services available for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Our clinicians emphasize the use of traditional, cutting-edge, and empirically supported therapies.
Since our inception, Baker Street Behavioral Health has been focused on building a strategic, quality, and diversified mental health practice. Behavioral Health, the study of an individual’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological well being — informs everything we do at Baker Street. Services available for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I have much experience helping people who suffer serious symptoms such as cutting and suicidal ideation resolve their conflicts, learn new problem-solving and coping skills, and enhance self-esteem.
I see problems as opportunities to grow whether I am working with a child, adolescent or adult, individually or in couples or family therapy, and whether it is a single symptom or incident, or long-standing difficulty that brings someone to therapy. I identify and help develop strengths as we explore and change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship patterns, and resolve difficulties that prevent someone from reaching their goals and creating a fulfilling life. My work with children involves helping them reach the appropriate developmental goals as they build the skills needed for life ahead.
I have much experience helping people who suffer serious symptoms such as cutting and suicidal ideation resolve their conflicts, learn new problem-solving and coping skills, and enhance self-esteem.
I see problems as opportunities to grow whether I am working with a child, adolescent or adult, individually or in couples or family therapy, and whether it is a single symptom or incident, or long-standing difficulty that brings someone to therapy. I identify and help develop strengths as we explore and change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship patterns, and resolve difficulties that prevent someone from reaching their goals and creating a fulfilling life. My work with children involves helping them reach the appropriate developmental goals as they build the skills needed for life ahead.
Nicole Leigh Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Today's life struggles are much different than yesterdays. On top of average everyday obstacles of navigating a busy life, raising a family, and making ends meet, were faced with political tensions, health concerns, and morals/values that we've never thought of before. Amongst all these stressors, I relate and empathize with this journey were on together. I enjoy helping today's transition-aged youth (late teen to early adult) learn to slow down in the midst of society's business, learn to enjoy this journey, find meaning in their experiences and find their way through life's difficulties, relationships and career paths.
Today's life struggles are much different than yesterdays. On top of average everyday obstacles of navigating a busy life, raising a family, and making ends meet, were faced with political tensions, health concerns, and morals/values that we've never thought of before. Amongst all these stressors, I relate and empathize with this journey were on together. I enjoy helping today's transition-aged youth (late teen to early adult) learn to slow down in the midst of society's business, learn to enjoy this journey, find meaning in their experiences and find their way through life's difficulties, relationships and career paths.
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.
Gianna Damis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19106
What's the last thing you missed out on because your emotions or relationship with food got in the way? Do you remember what it felt like before mental health issues or self doubt took their toll, but you can't seem to return to your "normal" on your own? You don't have to go through this alone. I specialize in helping those with disordered eating, depression, anxiety, and stress find themselves again. Together, we will create sessions that are tailored to fit your needs. Through a mix of warmth, humor, and accountability, I support the mind-body connection, building distress tolerance, and deepening our understanding of ourselves.
What's the last thing you missed out on because your emotions or relationship with food got in the way? Do you remember what it felt like before mental health issues or self doubt took their toll, but you can't seem to return to your "normal" on your own? You don't have to go through this alone. I specialize in helping those with disordered eating, depression, anxiety, and stress find themselves again. Together, we will create sessions that are tailored to fit your needs. Through a mix of warmth, humor, and accountability, I support the mind-body connection, building distress tolerance, and deepening our understanding of ourselves.
Daisy + Co. Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Are you overwhelmed by emotions or struggling with relationships, especially as a teen, young adult, or member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, do you feel unsure of how to support your child? Do you feel worried that things may never improve? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we get what you're going through. We specialize in helping individuals and families reconnect and develop the skills needed to thrive together. We specialize in full program Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), OCD treatment, trauma care, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, young adults and their parents.
Are you overwhelmed by emotions or struggling with relationships, especially as a teen, young adult, or member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, do you feel unsure of how to support your child? Do you feel worried that things may never improve? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we get what you're going through. We specialize in helping individuals and families reconnect and develop the skills needed to thrive together. We specialize in full program Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), OCD treatment, trauma care, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, young adults and their parents.
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.
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I am passionate about helping adolescents and young adults navigate gender questioning and transition. Queer people face many obstacles socially, relationally and interpersonally not to mention other mental health diagnoses.
I am passionate about helping adolescents and young adults navigate gender questioning and transition. Queer people face many obstacles socially, relationally and interpersonally not to mention other mental health diagnoses.
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.
I am a resident professional counselor who is passionate about helping adults, couples, and the elderly address challenges and live a happier life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, women's issues, self-esteem, coping skills, ADHD, and behavioral issues. As a former case manager, I am equipped to guide clients through external challenges they may face outside of therapeutic sessions. This experience has also cultivated a holistic perspective within me, enabling me to consider not only the psychological aspects of a client's life but also the practical and systemic factors that impact their well-being.
I am a resident professional counselor who is passionate about helping adults, couples, and the elderly address challenges and live a happier life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, women's issues, self-esteem, coping skills, ADHD, and behavioral issues. As a former case manager, I am equipped to guide clients through external challenges they may face outside of therapeutic sessions. This experience has also cultivated a holistic perspective within me, enabling me to consider not only the psychological aspects of a client's life but also the practical and systemic factors that impact their well-being.
Hello and welcome! I’m Beth, and I’m so glad you’re here and have taken the important first step toward self-care. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. You may be feeling like you've lost motivation or that your emotions have taken over, or perhaps you're worried about a child. Whatever challenges you're facing, everyone deserves to lead a meaningful life.
Hello and welcome! I’m Beth, and I’m so glad you’re here and have taken the important first step toward self-care. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. You may be feeling like you've lost motivation or that your emotions have taken over, or perhaps you're worried about a child. Whatever challenges you're facing, everyone deserves to lead a meaningful life.
I am a Master's-prepared Counselor working towards my license as a Licensed Professional Counselor. With 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I couldn’t imagine working in any other profession. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and spirituality.
I am a Master's-prepared Counselor working towards my license as a Licensed Professional Counselor. With 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I couldn’t imagine working in any other profession. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and spirituality.
Hi there, I'm Sarah! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2007. I enjoy working collaboratively to get the best treatment outcomes for individuals, children, couples, and families. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, and often lean on emotionally focused, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches.
Hi there, I'm Sarah! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2007. I enjoy working collaboratively to get the best treatment outcomes for individuals, children, couples, and families. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, and often lean on emotionally focused, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches.
Haley Joseph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Validating and normalizing therapy and mental health in the black and poc community is a passion of mine. As someone who has personal experience trying to understand and navigate mental health in a family/community that is taught to stay quiet, I believe it is my duty to help guide others to find their voice. I want to teach others that therapy is okay, having mental health issues is okay, and ultimately it is okay to not be okay!
Validating and normalizing therapy and mental health in the black and poc community is a passion of mine. As someone who has personal experience trying to understand and navigate mental health in a family/community that is taught to stay quiet, I believe it is my duty to help guide others to find their voice. I want to teach others that therapy is okay, having mental health issues is okay, and ultimately it is okay to not be okay!
Haydn Hornstein-Platt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
I specialize in working with chronic conditions, mood disorders, anxiety, and life transitions. I’m also experienced in working with folks who are struggling with trauma, grief, relationships and more. As your therapist, it’s my role to support you in meeting your goals and sometimes even to develop a deeper understanding of why those goals are your focus. I will work with you to co-create the therapeutic space that serves you best. I lead with compassion, humor, and collaboration and I will challenge you at times when growth is within reach.
I specialize in working with chronic conditions, mood disorders, anxiety, and life transitions. I’m also experienced in working with folks who are struggling with trauma, grief, relationships and more. As your therapist, it’s my role to support you in meeting your goals and sometimes even to develop a deeper understanding of why those goals are your focus. I will work with you to co-create the therapeutic space that serves you best. I lead with compassion, humor, and collaboration and I will challenge you at times when growth is within reach.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology. I specialize in working with individuals navigating complex trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and attachment-related challenges, creating a safe and empowering space for healing and growth. My approach to therapy is relational and trauma-informed, grounded in psychodynamic principles while integrating techniques from EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology. I specialize in working with individuals navigating complex trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and attachment-related challenges, creating a safe and empowering space for healing and growth. My approach to therapy is relational and trauma-informed, grounded in psychodynamic principles while integrating techniques from EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices.
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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.