Self-Harming Therapists in 06117
Aliyah Cummings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06117 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I Aliyah Cummings, LMSW, am a highly skilled and compassionate mental health/substance abuse professional with over 8 years of experience in the field. I am apart of the Be Mindful Clinic LLC, I dedicate my career helping others resolve problems, obtain resources, provide support during crises, and facilitate social responses to needs. I specialize in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Motivational Interviewing. These therapeutic modalities equip me with a diverse set of tools to address a wide range of mental health issues.
I Aliyah Cummings, LMSW, am a highly skilled and compassionate mental health/substance abuse professional with over 8 years of experience in the field. I am apart of the Be Mindful Clinic LLC, I dedicate my career helping others resolve problems, obtain resources, provide support during crises, and facilitate social responses to needs. I specialize in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Motivational Interviewing. These therapeutic modalities equip me with a diverse set of tools to address a wide range of mental health issues.
Lauren Polzella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117 (Online Only)
Are you finding yourself constantly grappling with feelings of self-consciousness, anxiety, or loneliness? You're not alone. Many of us experience these emotions as part of our daily lives, and it can seem like they're just a normal, unchangeable part of who we are. But I'm here to tell you that change is possible. You have the power within you to improve your life, and sometimes all it takes is a little support. It's okay to seek help, and I'm here to offer it with warmth and compassion. I believe in the journey of healing, one that empowers you to discover your own strengths and resilience. Together, your best you awaits!
Are you finding yourself constantly grappling with feelings of self-consciousness, anxiety, or loneliness? You're not alone. Many of us experience these emotions as part of our daily lives, and it can seem like they're just a normal, unchangeable part of who we are. But I'm here to tell you that change is possible. You have the power within you to improve your life, and sometimes all it takes is a little support. It's okay to seek help, and I'm here to offer it with warmth and compassion. I believe in the journey of healing, one that empowers you to discover your own strengths and resilience. Together, your best you awaits!
In this difficult time we find ourselves in, our mental health becomes even more important to pay attention to. If you or your child are struggling, please know I can help. Both adults and children find themselves focusing on the “loudest” problem, while the real issue remains hidden. Kids and adults need to be given the right tools in order to navigate and be successful in their lives! I am a skilled at working with children to give them the skills necessary to be happy with their lives. I can also teach adults to tap back into the tools that work, as well as introduce new ones.
In this difficult time we find ourselves in, our mental health becomes even more important to pay attention to. If you or your child are struggling, please know I can help. Both adults and children find themselves focusing on the “loudest” problem, while the real issue remains hidden. Kids and adults need to be given the right tools in order to navigate and be successful in their lives! I am a skilled at working with children to give them the skills necessary to be happy with their lives. I can also teach adults to tap back into the tools that work, as well as introduce new ones.
Heather Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! My clients include young adults and adults who are navigating complex emotional and relational issues. With a focus on treating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and parenting struggles, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals who may feel stuck or lost in their lives. Whether you’re seeking to navigate ongoing issues or manage life transitions, I’m here to offer a compassionate and effective path toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. I aim to create a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience that promotes personal growth and emotional well-being.
Accepting New Clients! My clients include young adults and adults who are navigating complex emotional and relational issues. With a focus on treating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and parenting struggles, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals who may feel stuck or lost in their lives. Whether you’re seeking to navigate ongoing issues or manage life transitions, I’m here to offer a compassionate and effective path toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. I aim to create a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience that promotes personal growth and emotional well-being.
Carrie-Anne Swiatek, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117
My specialty practice includes adolescents, young adults and adults whose lives have been significanlty impacted due to mental health issues. Collaborative work includes helping one tackle issues related to loss and decreased social, educational, academic, vocational, community and familial functioning. In my practice I help my clients treat the symptoms that are causing the most distress so they can begin to re-engage in living and increase a more hopeful and optimistc outlook. When appropriate, psychoeducation to families can be provided on how their loved one's recovery may be best supported .
My specialty practice includes adolescents, young adults and adults whose lives have been significanlty impacted due to mental health issues. Collaborative work includes helping one tackle issues related to loss and decreased social, educational, academic, vocational, community and familial functioning. In my practice I help my clients treat the symptoms that are causing the most distress so they can begin to re-engage in living and increase a more hopeful and optimistc outlook. When appropriate, psychoeducation to families can be provided on how their loved one's recovery may be best supported .
Anxiety and depression are at all-time highs lately, and finding help has gotten very difficult. I am a goal-oriented therapist with 20 years of experience working in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and more. I am looking for clients who want to work to make changes to how they feel and how they live their lives.
Anxiety and depression are at all-time highs lately, and finding help has gotten very difficult. I am a goal-oriented therapist with 20 years of experience working in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and more. I am looking for clients who want to work to make changes to how they feel and how they live their lives.
Elizabeth Cestero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117
Empowering individuals and families to better themselves through validation and empathy has always been a passion of mine for the past 18 years professionally. It is a journey to mental wellness. I view therapy as a partnership between client and therapist. Together, I want to help you cope with past traumas, decrease anxiety/depression and stabilize your mind to improve your quality of life. Through a relational/friendly style; I want you to experience nonjudgement & feel comfortable, respected, supported and appropriately challenged when needed. You are important; you can feel differently; you are not alone on this journey.
Empowering individuals and families to better themselves through validation and empathy has always been a passion of mine for the past 18 years professionally. It is a journey to mental wellness. I view therapy as a partnership between client and therapist. Together, I want to help you cope with past traumas, decrease anxiety/depression and stabilize your mind to improve your quality of life. Through a relational/friendly style; I want you to experience nonjudgement & feel comfortable, respected, supported and appropriately challenged when needed. You are important; you can feel differently; you are not alone on this journey.
Michael Stokes Certified Sex Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117
Are you looking for a Certified Sex Therapist? Someone to truly understands what you are going through? I can help! Finding the right fit for a therapist is so important. You want someone you can trust, open up to about things you would never tell family or friends, and someone who can offer you some useful strategies and feedback. I am an interactive therapist. This means, I will not just sit there and have you talk for 50 minutes without any interactive feedback. Being an interactive therapist, we are having a conversation so there is give and take. We will work together to find strategies and solutions that are practical.
Are you looking for a Certified Sex Therapist? Someone to truly understands what you are going through? I can help! Finding the right fit for a therapist is so important. You want someone you can trust, open up to about things you would never tell family or friends, and someone who can offer you some useful strategies and feedback. I am an interactive therapist. This means, I will not just sit there and have you talk for 50 minutes without any interactive feedback. Being an interactive therapist, we are having a conversation so there is give and take. We will work together to find strategies and solutions that are practical.
Sarah Jane Hannigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, that has been providing assistance to clients for over 14 years. I have worked with couples, families and individuals. I have found that the key to addressing personal issues is to “strive for progress, not perfection.” It is the key to living a fulfilling life for yourself and those around you. My clients are treated with the utmost respect at all times, as respect and trust must be present in order for progress to be made in a therapeutic relationship. I never judge any client situation. Rather, I help guide you through what presents itself as a difficult situation in your life.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, that has been providing assistance to clients for over 14 years. I have worked with couples, families and individuals. I have found that the key to addressing personal issues is to “strive for progress, not perfection.” It is the key to living a fulfilling life for yourself and those around you. My clients are treated with the utmost respect at all times, as respect and trust must be present in order for progress to be made in a therapeutic relationship. I never judge any client situation. Rather, I help guide you through what presents itself as a difficult situation in your life.
Sarah Malster
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06117
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Appalachian raised, West Coast educated, I’ve been practicing for 15 years, and work with adolescents and adults. If you think you or a loved one may be struggling with impulsivity, trauma, or just generally feeling numb and stuck, it may be time to try therapy.
Welcome! Appalachian raised, West Coast educated, I’ve been practicing for 15 years, and work with adolescents and adults. If you think you or a loved one may be struggling with impulsivity, trauma, or just generally feeling numb and stuck, it may be time to try therapy.
I am a Supervisor and Training Faculty at one of the top Cognitive behavioral Institutes in the world. and have trained with expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapists in their fields. My expertise is in all aspects of anxiety such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders, Conversion and psychogenic disorders as well as depression. Making a correct diagnosis is a strength I developed working inpatient. My style is genuine, supportive, empathic and directive. There is often little need to delve into the past as current thinking and behaviors maintain the dysfunction in life.
I am a Supervisor and Training Faculty at one of the top Cognitive behavioral Institutes in the world. and have trained with expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapists in their fields. My expertise is in all aspects of anxiety such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders, Conversion and psychogenic disorders as well as depression. Making a correct diagnosis is a strength I developed working inpatient. My style is genuine, supportive, empathic and directive. There is often little need to delve into the past as current thinking and behaviors maintain the dysfunction in life.
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Jenifer Arsenault
Currently accepting new clients. I offer child/teen counseling, parent support and trauma informed counseling and grief counseling. Parenting is hard, especially today. It's common to experience feelings of impatience, frustration and helplessness — there’s so much pressure on our families! I have over two decades of experience helping parents, children and teens find more harmony in their lives. I customize my approach to meet the unique needs of your family, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space for growth and healing.
Currently accepting new clients. I offer child/teen counseling, parent support and trauma informed counseling and grief counseling. Parenting is hard, especially today. It's common to experience feelings of impatience, frustration and helplessness — there’s so much pressure on our families! I have over two decades of experience helping parents, children and teens find more harmony in their lives. I customize my approach to meet the unique needs of your family, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space for growth and healing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with its evidence-based foundations, has proven to be particularly effective in addressing a wide array of psychological challenges. My therapeutic style is characterized by a collaborative and goal-oriented approach, where together with clients, we identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their distress. My experience extends beyond CBT. This integrative approach allows me to tailor my methods to the unique needs and preferences of each client.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with its evidence-based foundations, has proven to be particularly effective in addressing a wide array of psychological challenges. My therapeutic style is characterized by a collaborative and goal-oriented approach, where together with clients, we identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their distress. My experience extends beyond CBT. This integrative approach allows me to tailor my methods to the unique needs and preferences of each client.
Albert Cagganello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06117 (Online Only)
I have been a licensed therapist for over 15 years and I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I seek to understand and join with my clients in a non-judgmental environment in which they feel safe to share their experiences and challenges. I build on your strengths and I consider you the expert in your experience and what could be helpful to you. In addition to assisting you gain insight regarding the origin and factors perpetuating your challenges, I share effective skills that you can employ in real-time in your life, work, and relationships to lower any distress and gain more satisfaction in your life.
I have been a licensed therapist for over 15 years and I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I seek to understand and join with my clients in a non-judgmental environment in which they feel safe to share their experiences and challenges. I build on your strengths and I consider you the expert in your experience and what could be helpful to you. In addition to assisting you gain insight regarding the origin and factors perpetuating your challenges, I share effective skills that you can employ in real-time in your life, work, and relationships to lower any distress and gain more satisfaction in your life.
Brooke Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06117 (Online Only)
I am a therapist that enjoys incorporating a little humor into my sessions with my clients as I feel it helps ease the potential discomfort that they might feel when coming to therapy. My goal is for the client to enjoy coming to therapy despite the work being difficult. I tell my clients that therapy is about processing past or current situations that they have experienced and it's about helping them grow into the people they want to be. I believe my clients can see how much I enjoy this profession and the fact that I am so privileged being the person they trust to confide in.
I am a therapist that enjoys incorporating a little humor into my sessions with my clients as I feel it helps ease the potential discomfort that they might feel when coming to therapy. My goal is for the client to enjoy coming to therapy despite the work being difficult. I tell my clients that therapy is about processing past or current situations that they have experienced and it's about helping them grow into the people they want to be. I believe my clients can see how much I enjoy this profession and the fact that I am so privileged being the person they trust to confide in.
Therapy is about finding what works for you. Do you hate deep breathing? That's fine! Meditation, is not your thing? Cool. Let's use that knowledge to find the tools that will work for you. We will work as a team to explore who you are and build on that to find what works for you. That might mean challenging your mindsets, talking out your experiences, increasing your communication skills, or stopping some of those thoughts that won't stop sticking in your mind. Whatever it takes to help you meet your goals, I have something in my toolbox that will be a good fit. And if I don't, I'll find it. There is no one-size-fits-all all.
Therapy is about finding what works for you. Do you hate deep breathing? That's fine! Meditation, is not your thing? Cool. Let's use that knowledge to find the tools that will work for you. We will work as a team to explore who you are and build on that to find what works for you. That might mean challenging your mindsets, talking out your experiences, increasing your communication skills, or stopping some of those thoughts that won't stop sticking in your mind. Whatever it takes to help you meet your goals, I have something in my toolbox that will be a good fit. And if I don't, I'll find it. There is no one-size-fits-all all.
For over fifteen years I have worked to combine my interest in neuroscience and passion for mental health recovery and wellness. I have worked in inpatient hospital settings, outpatient clinics, community mental health agencies and in private practice. I work well with clients who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, gender identity issues, self injury, disordered eating, ADHD, and substance misuse, as well as dissociative disorders and personality disorders.
For over fifteen years I have worked to combine my interest in neuroscience and passion for mental health recovery and wellness. I have worked in inpatient hospital settings, outpatient clinics, community mental health agencies and in private practice. I work well with clients who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, gender identity issues, self injury, disordered eating, ADHD, and substance misuse, as well as dissociative disorders and personality disorders.
Nourish The Heart Counseling Taking New Clients
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCP MA, CEDS-S, MPhilEd, MSEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hartford, CT 06117 (Online Only)
On the outside, it looks like you have it all together. You’re a straight-A student or excelling at your job; you’re ambitious and driven. But at a closer look, everything is a mess. You hate the way you look, your body feels like it has betrayed you over and over again, and the only thing that makes it better is controlling your food. It’s become exhausting, you can’t think, you are struggling to spend time with friends and family, in case they find out how bad it has gotten, and you’re feeling alone and like things will never get better. It’s time to do something different.
On the outside, it looks like you have it all together. You’re a straight-A student or excelling at your job; you’re ambitious and driven. But at a closer look, everything is a mess. You hate the way you look, your body feels like it has betrayed you over and over again, and the only thing that makes it better is controlling your food. It’s become exhausting, you can’t think, you are struggling to spend time with friends and family, in case they find out how bad it has gotten, and you’re feeling alone and like things will never get better. It’s time to do something different.
Andrew Halpern
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117
Thank you for taking a step towards making positive changes in your life! I have years of experience as a therapist and supervisor helping people navigate their way to wellness through varying levels of care. I treat adolescents and adults who want to work on healing trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, or screen addiction. In addition, I work alongside my therapy dog Teddy.
Thank you for taking a step towards making positive changes in your life! I have years of experience as a therapist and supervisor helping people navigate their way to wellness through varying levels of care. I treat adolescents and adults who want to work on healing trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, or screen addiction. In addition, I work alongside my therapy dog Teddy.
Jenifer Arsenault
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117 (Online Only)
Let's get to the root cause, not just treat your symptoms. You CAN heal from stress, trauma, and break free from habits and patterns that keep you stuck. I will support you along your unique path of life so you can manifest everything you are intended to be. My approach to the healing process is integrative and holistic, and highly regards the the connection between mind, body and spirit. We will be proactive and empowering when it comes to your mental health and wellness, designing a plan unique to you. My practice is influenced by Attachment and Polyvagal theory and I am Level 2 trained in Holographic Memory Resolution Therapy.
Let's get to the root cause, not just treat your symptoms. You CAN heal from stress, trauma, and break free from habits and patterns that keep you stuck. I will support you along your unique path of life so you can manifest everything you are intended to be. My approach to the healing process is integrative and holistic, and highly regards the the connection between mind, body and spirit. We will be proactive and empowering when it comes to your mental health and wellness, designing a plan unique to you. My practice is influenced by Attachment and Polyvagal theory and I am Level 2 trained in Holographic Memory Resolution Therapy.
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Self-Harming Therapists
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.