Self-Harming Therapists in 15261
Are you struggling with carrying the weight of trauma, trying to get through the day, or feeling stuck? Wanting to finally feel seen, learn how to build healthy connections, and develop coping skills to start your healing journey to overcome the "hard stuff"? The human experience is unique and different for every individual person, coming with its own complexities, joys, and challenges. I am passionate about helping people to find and tell their own stories, learning how to come home to themselves in the process. I want to meet you where you are, I am so proud of you for being here!
Are you struggling with carrying the weight of trauma, trying to get through the day, or feeling stuck? Wanting to finally feel seen, learn how to build healthy connections, and develop coping skills to start your healing journey to overcome the "hard stuff"? The human experience is unique and different for every individual person, coming with its own complexities, joys, and challenges. I am passionate about helping people to find and tell their own stories, learning how to come home to themselves in the process. I want to meet you where you are, I am so proud of you for being here!
It takes courage to seek help and be willing to talk with a therapist. I believe therapy should be a lively experience, one where the client and counselor have a connection and understanding, allowing clients to grow and achieve their goals. I embrace an eclectic style of psychotherapy, using numerous theories, humor, and creative art techniques. My philosophy encompasses giving individuals strategies and skills for improving their relationships; coping with current life challenges; as well as working through past traumas.
It takes courage to seek help and be willing to talk with a therapist. I believe therapy should be a lively experience, one where the client and counselor have a connection and understanding, allowing clients to grow and achieve their goals. I embrace an eclectic style of psychotherapy, using numerous theories, humor, and creative art techniques. My philosophy encompasses giving individuals strategies and skills for improving their relationships; coping with current life challenges; as well as working through past traumas.
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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.