Photo of Sarah E Carlson, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, E-RYT, YACEP, Licensed Professional Counselor
Sarah E Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, E-RYT, YACEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Sometimes, the smallest steps can lead to the biggest change! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. I have been providing services in the DFW area since 2007, including services for children, adults, and families. Through a warm and caring approach, I can help you find within yourself the positive qualities to help you feel empowered. I can help you understand yourself and/or your child more fully, to be ready to face the big and little challenges that life can throw your way.
Sometimes, the smallest steps can lead to the biggest change! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. I have been providing services in the DFW area since 2007, including services for children, adults, and families. Through a warm and caring approach, I can help you find within yourself the positive qualities to help you feel empowered. I can help you understand yourself and/or your child more fully, to be ready to face the big and little challenges that life can throw your way.
(469) 698-3590 View (469) 698-3590
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Turquoise E. Pipes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. I believe that every person has the ability to reach to their fullest potential in life with the right support network and guidance. I have a broad range of counseling experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I use EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy and to assist clients who are interested in establishing better communication skills, have a desire to build healthier relationships, and want to learn positive strategies when dealing with life's day to day challenges.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. I believe that every person has the ability to reach to their fullest potential in life with the right support network and guidance. I have a broad range of counseling experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I use EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy and to assist clients who are interested in establishing better communication skills, have a desire to build healthier relationships, and want to learn positive strategies when dealing with life's day to day challenges.
(214) 978-3879 View (214) 978-3879
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Gretchen Ladd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Do you notice a pattern in your relationships that is causing you unhappiness? Is there a conflict at work that you can't resolve? I work with teens and adults to resolve interpersonal problems by recognizing how their actions and beliefs play a part. The good news - we can change our behaviors and thoughts once we identify how they are keeping us stuck in a bad place. Let's work together to get you to a better place!
Do you notice a pattern in your relationships that is causing you unhappiness? Is there a conflict at work that you can't resolve? I work with teens and adults to resolve interpersonal problems by recognizing how their actions and beliefs play a part. The good news - we can change our behaviors and thoughts once we identify how they are keeping us stuck in a bad place. Let's work together to get you to a better place!
(214) 307-8738 View (214) 307-8738
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Devyn Hagan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
My passion lies in nurturing family connections and assisting families in navigating life's challenges. My approach centers around cultivating an environment of care and acceptance; fostering free expression and meaningful connections. From a trauma-informed perspective, I am dedicated to guiding children through developmental hurdles and helping them process their thoughts and emotions.
My passion lies in nurturing family connections and assisting families in navigating life's challenges. My approach centers around cultivating an environment of care and acceptance; fostering free expression and meaningful connections. From a trauma-informed perspective, I am dedicated to guiding children through developmental hurdles and helping them process their thoughts and emotions.
(469) 290-3519 View (469) 290-3519
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Karen S Tyndall
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
As a professional counselor, I focus my clinical practice on Cognitive, Behavioral, and Solution-focus Therapy working with families, couples and individuals of all ages. Clients discover how to stop self-sabotage and create their personal goals. Professional feedback is given to provide direction, education and guidance for the client. My Professional expertise covers multiple types of issues such as: Anger, Stress, Relationship, Grief & Loss, Marital issues, Family issues, Parenting, Life Skills Training, Sports Performance and Mastering Life Success Coaching.
As a professional counselor, I focus my clinical practice on Cognitive, Behavioral, and Solution-focus Therapy working with families, couples and individuals of all ages. Clients discover how to stop self-sabotage and create their personal goals. Professional feedback is given to provide direction, education and guidance for the client. My Professional expertise covers multiple types of issues such as: Anger, Stress, Relationship, Grief & Loss, Marital issues, Family issues, Parenting, Life Skills Training, Sports Performance and Mastering Life Success Coaching.
(972) 360-8866 View (972) 360-8866
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Amy Evans-Gean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
You are tired of telling people you are "fine, okay, good" when you really aren't. Maybe you can't find the words to describe what you are feeling or maybe you don't think anyone will understand. You may even struggle with putting your finger on when things started to unravel or remembering a time you didn't feel this way. Are you ready to stop putting the needs of everyone else above your own and move to the front of the line? Let me join you in your journey toward self-compassion, self-acceptance, and most importantly, self-love. It's time to focus on you!
You are tired of telling people you are "fine, okay, good" when you really aren't. Maybe you can't find the words to describe what you are feeling or maybe you don't think anyone will understand. You may even struggle with putting your finger on when things started to unravel or remembering a time you didn't feel this way. Are you ready to stop putting the needs of everyone else above your own and move to the front of the line? Let me join you in your journey toward self-compassion, self-acceptance, and most importantly, self-love. It's time to focus on you!
(903) 568-8894 View (903) 568-8894
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Andrea Albalawi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
Feeling hopeless? Depressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Angry? Looking for a safe space talk, process and heal? I will support you on your journey to healing and better health. I will help you tap into your own strengths and resources, support your healing in yourself, your relationships, and provide you with the tools to do so, through a trauma-informed approach. Together, we will co-create a plan that allows you to regain control over your circumstances and feel positive about the future. I encourage you to feel hopeful about your future. I look forward to working with you.
Feeling hopeless? Depressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Angry? Looking for a safe space talk, process and heal? I will support you on your journey to healing and better health. I will help you tap into your own strengths and resources, support your healing in yourself, your relationships, and provide you with the tools to do so, through a trauma-informed approach. Together, we will co-create a plan that allows you to regain control over your circumstances and feel positive about the future. I encourage you to feel hopeful about your future. I look forward to working with you.
(512) 881-6355 View (512) 881-6355
Photo of Steven Scott - Frisco Counseling and Wellness, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor
Frisco Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 256-1504 View (214) 256-1504
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.