Therapists in 11771
Katherine Samodulski
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Oyster Bay, NY 11771 (Online Only)
I have experience in helping others with stress, anxiety, family conflicts and parenting issues. It’s takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and calmer life and take these first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
I have experience in helping others with stress, anxiety, family conflicts and parenting issues. It’s takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and calmer life and take these first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
Gavin Ryan Shafron
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.
Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.
Katie Dublirer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oyster Bay, NY 11771 (Online Only)
Katie is the co-founder of Ola Wellness. Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various levels of care and treatment settings. As a therapist, Katie seeks to empower her patients, she provides a safe supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings in order to assist them in developing skills to manage stressors and achieve their full potential. Katie's dedicated approach aims to empower you with the tools you need to navigate life's challenges and cultivate stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
Katie is the co-founder of Ola Wellness. Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various levels of care and treatment settings. As a therapist, Katie seeks to empower her patients, she provides a safe supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings in order to assist them in developing skills to manage stressors and achieve their full potential. Katie's dedicated approach aims to empower you with the tools you need to navigate life's challenges and cultivate stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
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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.