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Asher A. Eno
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, CYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80247  (Online Only)
Asher specializes in gender affirming therapy, sexuality, and all relationship types, including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory and open relationships. I am a clinician of lived experience (trans man, he/him pronouns) who is open-minded and non-judgmental. I strive to provide an environment conducive for exploration and self-discovery. I am an integrative therapist with a preference for narrative, experiential and system therapies. I believe that no two people are alike and that is why I believe in using innovative and progressive methods during our sessions.
Asher specializes in gender affirming therapy, sexuality, and all relationship types, including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory and open relationships. I am a clinician of lived experience (trans man, he/him pronouns) who is open-minded and non-judgmental. I strive to provide an environment conducive for exploration and self-discovery. I am an integrative therapist with a preference for narrative, experiential and system therapies. I believe that no two people are alike and that is why I believe in using innovative and progressive methods during our sessions.
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Kayla Bogs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80247
Getting to know and understand ourselves can be a challenging, yet beautiful, journey. I meet my clients where they are and work together with them to get to where they want to be. I do so with a productive balance of playfulness, research-based interventions, and clinical honesty that holds clients accountable while maintaining unconditional positive regard.
Getting to know and understand ourselves can be a challenging, yet beautiful, journey. I meet my clients where they are and work together with them to get to where they want to be. I do so with a productive balance of playfulness, research-based interventions, and clinical honesty that holds clients accountable while maintaining unconditional positive regard.
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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.