Self-Harming Therapists in 02112
Dr. Jacqueline Soboti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02112
Thank you for visiting my page! I am passionate about my work with teens and emerging adults and have dedicated my career to these age groups! I am a Fordham University Graduate and earned my Doctorate of Social Work degree at Rutger's University. I am a trauma informed therapist and utilize numerous modalities to help my clients identify those things in life that often leave them feeling stuck and help equip them with the internal and external skills to better adapt to these challenges.
Thank you for visiting my page! I am passionate about my work with teens and emerging adults and have dedicated my career to these age groups! I am a Fordham University Graduate and earned my Doctorate of Social Work degree at Rutger's University. I am a trauma informed therapist and utilize numerous modalities to help my clients identify those things in life that often leave them feeling stuck and help equip them with the internal and external skills to better adapt to these challenges.
Katie Ray-Mendoza
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02112
I have experience working in various mental health settings, providing psychotherapy as well as early childhood intervention and crisis intervention. I have and continue to pursue training in the impacts of trauma and loss as well as depth oriented psychotherapy. Furthermore, I am a trained yoga instructor and offer options to integrate traditional psychotherapy with body awareness when relevant. However, I also believe in working collaboratively with the client to create a therapy plan that works best for the individual.
I have experience working in various mental health settings, providing psychotherapy as well as early childhood intervention and crisis intervention. I have and continue to pursue training in the impacts of trauma and loss as well as depth oriented psychotherapy. Furthermore, I am a trained yoga instructor and offer options to integrate traditional psychotherapy with body awareness when relevant. However, I also believe in working collaboratively with the client to create a therapy plan that works best for the individual.
Lynn Martin
Counselor, MRC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02112
Whether your problem is the result of a crisis or a pattern of self-destructive behavior, your ability to cope is impacted by your personal strengths. My first goal is to meet you where you are, listen to your story, and focus on the way your past shapes the way you deal with challenges in the present.
Whether your problem is the result of a crisis or a pattern of self-destructive behavior, your ability to cope is impacted by your personal strengths. My first goal is to meet you where you are, listen to your story, and focus on the way your past shapes the way you deal with challenges in the present.
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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.