Self-Harming Therapists in 91941

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Tammy Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
(619) 870-1764 View (619) 870-1764
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Theresa Leal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Theresa Leal, LCSW...I am an older practitioner and have worked a lot with families, young adults, and teens. I am very goal-oriented and will work with clients to help them identify their needs and help them work toward solutions, I believe in being positive and looking for how to help my clients develop their own answers so they have ownership of them. I am currently working with a family and teenager, I am also working with two teens on their own and I have a number of young adults in their 20s I am working with. I have been working with Oppositional Defiant, PTSD, sexual abuse, racism, and gender issues.
Theresa Leal, LCSW...I am an older practitioner and have worked a lot with families, young adults, and teens. I am very goal-oriented and will work with clients to help them identify their needs and help them work toward solutions, I believe in being positive and looking for how to help my clients develop their own answers so they have ownership of them. I am currently working with a family and teenager, I am also working with two teens on their own and I have a number of young adults in their 20s I am working with. I have been working with Oppositional Defiant, PTSD, sexual abuse, racism, and gender issues.
(619) 943-3475 View (619) 943-3475
Talin Yesaie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Seeking therapy and parent coaching services can be an anxiety provoking process and I'm here to help make it as easy and possible. I would love to speak with you further to answer any questions you have to ensure that our relationship will be the right one for your and your loved ones. I pride myself in my ability to connect with children instantly and make children and families feel comfortable in seeking support, guidance care to improve relationships with their loved ones.
Seeking therapy and parent coaching services can be an anxiety provoking process and I'm here to help make it as easy and possible. I would love to speak with you further to answer any questions you have to ensure that our relationship will be the right one for your and your loved ones. I pride myself in my ability to connect with children instantly and make children and families feel comfortable in seeking support, guidance care to improve relationships with their loved ones.
(858) 914-4746 View (858) 914-4746
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Kristin Steele
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Thank you for taking the time to consider me in choosing a support person for yourself or family member. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing effective, specialized psychological services for Adolescents and Adults. I facilitate Psychological Evaluations/Testing, Psychotherapy, and Mental Health/Performance Coaching. I take an Individualized, Empowerment and Wellness-based approach whereby I incorporate brief, solutions focused interventions to address the overall psychological needs of a person or family to help reduce suffering and bring about optimal Well-being and long-term Recovery.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me in choosing a support person for yourself or family member. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing effective, specialized psychological services for Adolescents and Adults. I facilitate Psychological Evaluations/Testing, Psychotherapy, and Mental Health/Performance Coaching. I take an Individualized, Empowerment and Wellness-based approach whereby I incorporate brief, solutions focused interventions to address the overall psychological needs of a person or family to help reduce suffering and bring about optimal Well-being and long-term Recovery.
(619) 762-4623 View (619) 762-4623
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Ezara Moyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Being a teenager in today's society is quite a journey. Do you ever feel hopeless when trying to figure out how to help your teen or preteen navigate their big emotions and social struggles? Has your teen lost motivation and connection with others and is no longer finding enjoyment in things they used to love? Being the parent of a teenager is no small feat, especially when they have lost their confidence and self identity. I have dedicated the last 6 years to helping teens, pre-teens, and their parents navigate this delicate time within life development.
Being a teenager in today's society is quite a journey. Do you ever feel hopeless when trying to figure out how to help your teen or preteen navigate their big emotions and social struggles? Has your teen lost motivation and connection with others and is no longer finding enjoyment in things they used to love? Being the parent of a teenager is no small feat, especially when they have lost their confidence and self identity. I have dedicated the last 6 years to helping teens, pre-teens, and their parents navigate this delicate time within life development.
(619) 268-5884 View (619) 268-5884
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Betty Lemos-Arellano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Through my work for non profit, public and private sectors, I have developed an unrelenting passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome life's many challenges. I consider it a privilege to have treated these populations from a variety of backgrounds with an equally varied mental health conditions. I have worked with juvenile sex offenders, juvenile delinquents, foster children, chronically mentally ill, and criminally insane, couples, to name a few. Although, their problems were different, their goals were the same, to live a life filled with happiness self sufficiency and success.I have been working in an underserved community.
Through my work for non profit, public and private sectors, I have developed an unrelenting passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome life's many challenges. I consider it a privilege to have treated these populations from a variety of backgrounds with an equally varied mental health conditions. I have worked with juvenile sex offenders, juvenile delinquents, foster children, chronically mentally ill, and criminally insane, couples, to name a few. Although, their problems were different, their goals were the same, to live a life filled with happiness self sufficiency and success.I have been working in an underserved community.
(858) 260-3253 View (858) 260-3253
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Mary Nelsen Tamborski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPDT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Waitlist for new clients
It isn't problems that determine health and well-being, but what we do about them. I believe that problems provide opportunities for personal growth and development. My mission is to help clients find solutions through awareness and possibilities they might not see on their own. I respect the inner health in each person that sometimes becomes buried behind the filters of the thought system. Understanding how you created your thought system frees you to access your inner wisdom instead of allowing your thought system to control you. If you have questions about how I might help you, please contact me.
It isn't problems that determine health and well-being, but what we do about them. I believe that problems provide opportunities for personal growth and development. My mission is to help clients find solutions through awareness and possibilities they might not see on their own. I respect the inner health in each person that sometimes becomes buried behind the filters of the thought system. Understanding how you created your thought system frees you to access your inner wisdom instead of allowing your thought system to control you. If you have questions about how I might help you, please contact me.
(858) 375-1175 View (858) 375-1175
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Karey Webber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Within the safety of a therapeutic relationship healing and change can occur. With a compassionate and caring therapist this process can unfold. It's possible to become the person you desire to be. Even with a good set of change making skills we can feel stuck and unable to access a pattern that worked before or create a new pattern. In therapy you can clarify what is keeping you stuck and change from within. Relationships with self and others can improve as a result of the therapeutic process.
Within the safety of a therapeutic relationship healing and change can occur. With a compassionate and caring therapist this process can unfold. It's possible to become the person you desire to be. Even with a good set of change making skills we can feel stuck and unable to access a pattern that worked before or create a new pattern. In therapy you can clarify what is keeping you stuck and change from within. Relationships with self and others can improve as a result of the therapeutic process.
(619) 304-1524 View (619) 304-1524
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Jacqueline Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
I have over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families providing individual, couples and family therapy in both Philadelphia and San Diego. I managed a school based program in San Diego County for 15 years providing an array of mental health services to children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavior problems. I have also worked as a Medical Social Worker at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego for the past 20 years providing supportive counseling to children and their families during a medical and/or health crisis.
I have over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families providing individual, couples and family therapy in both Philadelphia and San Diego. I managed a school based program in San Diego County for 15 years providing an array of mental health services to children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavior problems. I have also worked as a Medical Social Worker at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego for the past 20 years providing supportive counseling to children and their families during a medical and/or health crisis.
(619) 452-3815 View (619) 452-3815
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Nancy D. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941  (Online Only)
Has life become overwhelming to you? Do you question yourself or your ability to be a loving spouse, friend, or parent? Is your child's challenging behaviors or your own traumatic childhood getting in the way of your dreams? Are you raising an adopted or foster child with a trauma history or unexplainable difficult behaviors? Has any of these caused you to feel secretly depressed and/or fearful that no one will understand or even really care?
Has life become overwhelming to you? Do you question yourself or your ability to be a loving spouse, friend, or parent? Is your child's challenging behaviors or your own traumatic childhood getting in the way of your dreams? Are you raising an adopted or foster child with a trauma history or unexplainable difficult behaviors? Has any of these caused you to feel secretly depressed and/or fearful that no one will understand or even really care?
(619) 376-2367 View (619) 376-2367
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Ruth A. Gillis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, Consult
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Worth feelings? If you are looking for a therapist that creates a welcoming but let's get to the heart of what is going on environment, then lets get started. I specialize in anxiety and depression treatment.Couples counseling is another passion that I can help you with as well. I know therapy is difficult to start and that is why I develop a calming environment, so you can have a much healthier and happier life. I provide caring attention to the needs of all my clients through individual, family and couples therapy.
Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Worth feelings? If you are looking for a therapist that creates a welcoming but let's get to the heart of what is going on environment, then lets get started. I specialize in anxiety and depression treatment.Couples counseling is another passion that I can help you with as well. I know therapy is difficult to start and that is why I develop a calming environment, so you can have a much healthier and happier life. I provide caring attention to the needs of all my clients through individual, family and couples therapy.
(619) 378-0435 View (619) 378-0435
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Yvette A Aguayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
As a San Diego native, I am familiar and sensitive to the needs of the military, families of all cultures, as well as the court mandated client. I'm committed to the uplift of my community and am a child activist at heart. I'll empower you to lead YOUR definition of a successful life. Whether you're a veteran, anxiety-filled parent, or deciding the future of your marriage, you don't have to face this difficult time alone. I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.
As a San Diego native, I am familiar and sensitive to the needs of the military, families of all cultures, as well as the court mandated client. I'm committed to the uplift of my community and am a child activist at heart. I'll empower you to lead YOUR definition of a successful life. Whether you're a veteran, anxiety-filled parent, or deciding the future of your marriage, you don't have to face this difficult time alone. I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.
(619) 592-8739 View (619) 592-8739
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Emily Holcomb @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Hello! I provide therapy for youth, families, and individuals and have worked with various populations. My experience includes working alongside children, adults, and couples, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC population by addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, communication, recovery. I am dedicated to empowering my clients in creating healthy and authentic lives, navigating emotional struggles, and interpersonal difficulties. I celebrate differences and provide a nonjudgmental space for anyone seeking support. If you are a loved one is facing challenges, I would be happy to help you through it.
Hello! I provide therapy for youth, families, and individuals and have worked with various populations. My experience includes working alongside children, adults, and couples, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC population by addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, communication, recovery. I am dedicated to empowering my clients in creating healthy and authentic lives, navigating emotional struggles, and interpersonal difficulties. I celebrate differences and provide a nonjudgmental space for anyone seeking support. If you are a loved one is facing challenges, I would be happy to help you through it.
(619) 391-2400 View (619) 391-2400
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Grow Through Life Counseling La Mesa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in La Mesa, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in La Mesa, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
(619) 541-6011 View (619) 541-6011
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Lynda Onyshko
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Hi, my name is Lynda Onyshko, and I'm based in Ventura County and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance therapy to help my clients make the most progress, start feeling better, and start the road to recovery! I work to build a powerful relationship between us with active listening. Setting goals include building communication skills to interact with you in a positive way.
Hi, my name is Lynda Onyshko, and I'm based in Ventura County and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance therapy to help my clients make the most progress, start feeling better, and start the road to recovery! I work to build a powerful relationship between us with active listening. Setting goals include building communication skills to interact with you in a positive way.
(661) 276-8053 View (661) 276-8053
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Karen De Jesus @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Is your child or teen needing support and facing challenges in school? As someone who has worked closely with youth in educational settings, I can help. I have experience with children, teens, adults, and families addressing life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. I believe in creating a safe space by creating a nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive environment. I would like to meet you wherever you are at and will go at your own pace. I would be happy to walk alongside you on your mental health journey.
Is your child or teen needing support and facing challenges in school? As someone who has worked closely with youth in educational settings, I can help. I have experience with children, teens, adults, and families addressing life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. I believe in creating a safe space by creating a nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive environment. I would like to meet you wherever you are at and will go at your own pace. I would be happy to walk alongside you on your mental health journey.
(858) 758-2522 View (858) 758-2522
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Peggy Wilson-Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Hi there, I'm Peggy! I have been working with clients for many years. I have worked with trauma, substance abuse, and significant mental health disorders, including bipolar And schizophrenia. I primarily employ narrative, humanistic, DBT, and motivational interviewing modalities. I have managed group homes with foster and probation youth as well as ILP programs. For the last 16 years, I have worked with mail nonprofits with indigent and low-income clients.
Hi there, I'm Peggy! I have been working with clients for many years. I have worked with trauma, substance abuse, and significant mental health disorders, including bipolar And schizophrenia. I primarily employ narrative, humanistic, DBT, and motivational interviewing modalities. I have managed group homes with foster and probation youth as well as ILP programs. For the last 16 years, I have worked with mail nonprofits with indigent and low-income clients.
(661) 228-7757 View (661) 228-7757
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Macy McClung @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Hello! I treat all ages including children, teens and families. Most commonly, I help with anxiety, depression and life or family transitions. I have experience working with youth, families, transitional aged youth (TAY), and adults. My most recent experiences including individual outpatient counseling and supporting youth and their families in a school-based setting.
Hello! I treat all ages including children, teens and families. Most commonly, I help with anxiety, depression and life or family transitions. I have experience working with youth, families, transitional aged youth (TAY), and adults. My most recent experiences including individual outpatient counseling and supporting youth and their families in a school-based setting.
(619) 612-5139 View (619) 612-5139
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Dakota Meza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
My name is Dakota Meza and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Riverside County, California. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, adolescents, and pre-teens and I specialize in depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, and crisis intervention. I use Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to inspire hope, increase self-confidence, and help motivate my clients to reach their goals to start feeling better.
My name is Dakota Meza and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Riverside County, California. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, adolescents, and pre-teens and I specialize in depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, and crisis intervention. I use Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to inspire hope, increase self-confidence, and help motivate my clients to reach their goals to start feeling better.
(310) 683-5597 View (310) 683-5597
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Amy Lynn Kabler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Does your self esteem need a boost? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you have a child struggling with their behavior, which may be affecting their learning or relationships? You may need some support for yourself, your primary relationship, or your family. Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. There is joy in the solving and you are already on your way.
Does your self esteem need a boost? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you have a child struggling with their behavior, which may be affecting their learning or relationships? You may need some support for yourself, your primary relationship, or your family. Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. There is joy in the solving and you are already on your way.
(619) 937-2818 View (619) 937-2818
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.