Self-Harming Therapists in 94596

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Michael J Rubino III
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
My specialties are: children, teens, ODD, PSTD, Bipolar, custody issues, certified in anger management, suicidal patients, OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoptions issues, victims of physical and sexual abuse, sexual perpratradors, cutting, run aways, blended famlies, expert witness for custody, mediations and theraputic visitations, porn and sex addiction.
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
My specialties are: children, teens, ODD, PSTD, Bipolar, custody issues, certified in anger management, suicidal patients, OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoptions issues, victims of physical and sexual abuse, sexual perpratradors, cutting, run aways, blended famlies, expert witness for custody, mediations and theraputic visitations, porn and sex addiction.
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
(925) 267-6505 View (925) 267-6505
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Kelley Shore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
The focus of my practice is providing mental health support to adolescents, young adults, and their families. My experience includes being a crisis therapist for youth and young adults with the Mobile Response Team in Contra Costa County as well as working in a college setting. My specialization is working with clients that experience suicidal ideation, depression, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, and trauma including sexual abuse.
The focus of my practice is providing mental health support to adolescents, young adults, and their families. My experience includes being a crisis therapist for youth and young adults with the Mobile Response Team in Contra Costa County as well as working in a college setting. My specialization is working with clients that experience suicidal ideation, depression, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, and trauma including sexual abuse.
(925) 744-6480 View (925) 744-6480
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Jon Schwab
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Waitlist for new clients
I collaboratively work with individuals and families towards personal awareness, healing, and growth. My treatment focuses on processing meaningful life events, underlying dynamics, and accompanying emotions. Utilizing a psychodynamic/existential lens, and implementing dialectical, experiential, and mindfulness based techniques, I attempt to facilitate insight, emotional integration, and movement towards your personal goals. My intention as a therapist is to clear the path that leads to your most realized and developed self.
I collaboratively work with individuals and families towards personal awareness, healing, and growth. My treatment focuses on processing meaningful life events, underlying dynamics, and accompanying emotions. Utilizing a psychodynamic/existential lens, and implementing dialectical, experiential, and mindfulness based techniques, I attempt to facilitate insight, emotional integration, and movement towards your personal goals. My intention as a therapist is to clear the path that leads to your most realized and developed self.
(925) 304-6342 View (925) 304-6342
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Conscious Mind Therapy Institute
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Our mission is to master the art and science of engaging the innate human capacity for healing. We help you to remove all the unnecessary and painful layers you have accumulated during your life time, so you can clearly see all of your strengths and the true purpose of your life. Those unnecessary layers are then replaced with more peace of mind, confidence, and joy. Our group sessions also offer the people in our community an opportunity to connect with one another in a supportive and positive environment.
Our mission is to master the art and science of engaging the innate human capacity for healing. We help you to remove all the unnecessary and painful layers you have accumulated during your life time, so you can clearly see all of your strengths and the true purpose of your life. Those unnecessary layers are then replaced with more peace of mind, confidence, and joy. Our group sessions also offer the people in our community an opportunity to connect with one another in a supportive and positive environment.
(925) 431-6645 View (925) 431-6645
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Senda Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
Senda is the founder of DaysPath Counseling, a private practice that provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. She is dedicated to providing her clients with a safe and supportive space.
Senda is the founder of DaysPath Counseling, a private practice that provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. She is dedicated to providing her clients with a safe and supportive space.
(925) 744-7753 View (925) 744-7753
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Sonia Kakkar
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I have an extensive background working with individuals who are navigating symptoms of complex trauma, anxiety and depression. I have experience with supporting youth around managing suicidal ideation and healing from ruptures in attachments. I utilize evidenced based practices to help you explore your thoughts, behaviors and gain valuable insights into patterns to impact positive change. My approach is client centered and I work with children, adolescents, adults and families.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I have an extensive background working with individuals who are navigating symptoms of complex trauma, anxiety and depression. I have experience with supporting youth around managing suicidal ideation and healing from ruptures in attachments. I utilize evidenced based practices to help you explore your thoughts, behaviors and gain valuable insights into patterns to impact positive change. My approach is client centered and I work with children, adolescents, adults and families.
(925) 275-5836 View (925) 275-5836
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Ellen Castleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
I offer a dynamic and caring approach to therapy that actively engages adolescents, young adults and adults in uncovering barriers to enjoying a full and balanced life. I provide an environment where clients can learn to manage stress, sadness, loneliness and disappointment in healthy ways, while making concrete behavioral changes and positive choices. My clients have experienced positive changes that have led to increased happiness and fulfillment with their lives and goals. Relationships with others are improved, and family life becomes more functional and harmonious.
I offer a dynamic and caring approach to therapy that actively engages adolescents, young adults and adults in uncovering barriers to enjoying a full and balanced life. I provide an environment where clients can learn to manage stress, sadness, loneliness and disappointment in healthy ways, while making concrete behavioral changes and positive choices. My clients have experienced positive changes that have led to increased happiness and fulfillment with their lives and goals. Relationships with others are improved, and family life becomes more functional and harmonious.
(925) 308-5508 View (925) 308-5508
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Barbara Peterson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns. I provide both individual and family psychotherapy, as well as conduct psychological testing. I work within a collaborative model, integrating treatment techniques to develop individualized interventions. I develop specific goals together with clients and their families, and work closely with physicians and other referring professionals to coordinate treatment. I have particular expertise in treating sexual abuse and trauma, depression and bipolar disorders, and adolescent behavioral and emotional disturbances.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns. I provide both individual and family psychotherapy, as well as conduct psychological testing. I work within a collaborative model, integrating treatment techniques to develop individualized interventions. I develop specific goals together with clients and their families, and work closely with physicians and other referring professionals to coordinate treatment. I have particular expertise in treating sexual abuse and trauma, depression and bipolar disorders, and adolescent behavioral and emotional disturbances.
(925) 603-3975 View (925) 603-3975
Maria A Garay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMF
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I work with clients from a client-centered approach which is intended to provide the safe space needed for healing. Together we will target debilitating symptoms. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and family settings. and couples seeking support in their relationship. I work with people seeking awareness on how to improve their life and support in achieving their goals. Together we will restore healthy lifestyle patterns and plan for future success. Teens, adults and couples often can suffer from the same depressive, anxious and traumatic experiences, but will need different support to heal.
I work with clients from a client-centered approach which is intended to provide the safe space needed for healing. Together we will target debilitating symptoms. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and family settings. and couples seeking support in their relationship. I work with people seeking awareness on how to improve their life and support in achieving their goals. Together we will restore healthy lifestyle patterns and plan for future success. Teens, adults and couples often can suffer from the same depressive, anxious and traumatic experiences, but will need different support to heal.
(510) 746-8133 View (510) 746-8133
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Rochelle Trejo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
My approach to therapy begins with the understanding of each person's unique story. With understanding your goals, I will collaborate with you to create the life you want while providing support, insight, encouragment, and the tools you need to get started. I strive to provide an atmosphere where you feel safe to come as your most authentic self in order to address life's challenges.
My approach to therapy begins with the understanding of each person's unique story. With understanding your goals, I will collaborate with you to create the life you want while providing support, insight, encouragment, and the tools you need to get started. I strive to provide an atmosphere where you feel safe to come as your most authentic self in order to address life's challenges.
(925) 968-4921 View (925) 968-4921
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Sana Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
At Sana, we understand what it's like to go through pain, trauma, or depression. Isolation, impulsivity, or hopelessness become the only friends you know. You might have feelings of emptiness or conflict that make little sense. Trauma has been the backdrop of your life for as long as you can remember, and you're tired. Your goal is to recover, to find contentment, or just move through the world with a bit more ease. You have personal dreams and desires and would love to one day reach them.
At Sana, we understand what it's like to go through pain, trauma, or depression. Isolation, impulsivity, or hopelessness become the only friends you know. You might have feelings of emptiness or conflict that make little sense. Trauma has been the backdrop of your life for as long as you can remember, and you're tired. Your goal is to recover, to find contentment, or just move through the world with a bit more ease. You have personal dreams and desires and would love to one day reach them.
(925) 744-5997 View (925) 744-5997
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Gonzales Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
At Gonzales Family Counseling, it is our honor to develop a client centered relationship in order to promote hope, healing, and accessing one's best self. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, parents, and families.
At Gonzales Family Counseling, it is our honor to develop a client centered relationship in order to promote hope, healing, and accessing one's best self. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, parents, and families.
(707) 267-2477 View (707) 267-2477
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Michelle Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are seeking support! It is a major step! How can I help? For more than twenty years I have worked to support individuals with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, substance abuse, identity and adjustments in life. My approach is holistic and focuses on meeting the individuals where they are. I incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Humanistic approaches and EMDR in my work. I see each person, not as a diagnosis or label, but as an individual with life experiences, strengths and challenges. I would be honored to walk alongside you and support you in your journey.
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are seeking support! It is a major step! How can I help? For more than twenty years I have worked to support individuals with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, substance abuse, identity and adjustments in life. My approach is holistic and focuses on meeting the individuals where they are. I incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Humanistic approaches and EMDR in my work. I see each person, not as a diagnosis or label, but as an individual with life experiences, strengths and challenges. I would be honored to walk alongside you and support you in your journey.
(925) 214-8755 View (925) 214-8755
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Allan H Solomon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 35 years experience as a clinical psychologist. I work primarily with individual adults but also have considerable experience working with children and adolescents. My focus is forming a trusting relationship in which together we work to improve your own sense of well being as well as connection to others. Above all I view our work as collaborative and mutually respectful. Clients have described me as highly empathetic, while helping them to achieve real life goals. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, intimacy, health, and habit disorders including addictions.
I have over 35 years experience as a clinical psychologist. I work primarily with individual adults but also have considerable experience working with children and adolescents. My focus is forming a trusting relationship in which together we work to improve your own sense of well being as well as connection to others. Above all I view our work as collaborative and mutually respectful. Clients have described me as highly empathetic, while helping them to achieve real life goals. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, intimacy, health, and habit disorders including addictions.
(925) 241-4097 View (925) 241-4097
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Tali Korati Biale
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I love working with teens, families, and adults, especially those navigating the challenges of parenthood and the identity shifts that change brings. I am passionate about supporting moms through the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum and working with anyone who is navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
I love working with teens, families, and adults, especially those navigating the challenges of parenthood and the identity shifts that change brings. I am passionate about supporting moms through the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum and working with anyone who is navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
(925) 966-3457 View (925) 966-3457
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Daniela (Dani) Pallafacchina
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MAMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Hello! I'm a postdoctoral level therapist with experience working with a variety of clients who have different backgrounds, interests, and concerns. I work with individuals, both adults and adolescents, in a safe, understanding, accepting, non-judgmental environment. My intent is to focus on you as an individual, honor your experience, and genuinely hear your truth. I foster an inclusive environment for everyone, honoring your sexuality and gender.
Hello! I'm a postdoctoral level therapist with experience working with a variety of clients who have different backgrounds, interests, and concerns. I work with individuals, both adults and adolescents, in a safe, understanding, accepting, non-judgmental environment. My intent is to focus on you as an individual, honor your experience, and genuinely hear your truth. I foster an inclusive environment for everyone, honoring your sexuality and gender.
(707) 209-7037 View (707) 209-7037
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Keri Turner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
As I am aware that the process of searching for a therapist can be overwhelming, I would like to commend you for taking this first step. You will find that I provide a warm, respectful environment which will make it more comfortable for you to engage in the process of understanding yourself and your relationships more deeply and fully. I believe that each person is unique, and, together, with genuine curiosity and a safe atmosphere, we will uncover your individual needs.
As I am aware that the process of searching for a therapist can be overwhelming, I would like to commend you for taking this first step. You will find that I provide a warm, respectful environment which will make it more comfortable for you to engage in the process of understanding yourself and your relationships more deeply and fully. I believe that each person is unique, and, together, with genuine curiosity and a safe atmosphere, we will uncover your individual needs.
(925) 765-9036 View (925) 765-9036
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Connie Hwang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Do you take care of everyone and everything around you and still feel empty inside? Are you always striving for perfection but never feel good enough? Does your perception of yourself negatively impact your work or your relationships? I can help break unhealthy patterns and we will work collaboratively to discover the best version of yourself.
Do you take care of everyone and everything around you and still feel empty inside? Are you always striving for perfection but never feel good enough? Does your perception of yourself negatively impact your work or your relationships? I can help break unhealthy patterns and we will work collaboratively to discover the best version of yourself.
(415) 634-9611 View (415) 634-9611
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Nicki Patricia Cunha
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Are you, your teenager or your family struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, mood dysregulation, risky behaviors or barriers to communication? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless and unable to create change? Are you looking for ways to cope, manage or shift how you think, feel and respond to these circumstances? With therapeutic support, you will gain understanding and increased insight, and learn tools to support stabilization, regulation, resiliency, and communication. Through this process, you will develop a stronger sense of self, build healthier relationships, find purpose & create lasting change.
Are you, your teenager or your family struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, mood dysregulation, risky behaviors or barriers to communication? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless and unable to create change? Are you looking for ways to cope, manage or shift how you think, feel and respond to these circumstances? With therapeutic support, you will gain understanding and increased insight, and learn tools to support stabilization, regulation, resiliency, and communication. Through this process, you will develop a stronger sense of self, build healthier relationships, find purpose & create lasting change.
(707) 520-6400 View (707) 520-6400
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Lisa Marie Tannehill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to my profile. Many of the clients I've worked with have experienced a sense of feeling stuck in some area of their life whether it's in their relationships with themselves or with others. They desire for their life to look different, but are at a loss of how to create the change they're longing for and only end up feeling anxious, depressed, or attempting to fill the void or distract from the feelings of overwhelm that a different way of life is possible.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to my profile. Many of the clients I've worked with have experienced a sense of feeling stuck in some area of their life whether it's in their relationships with themselves or with others. They desire for their life to look different, but are at a loss of how to create the change they're longing for and only end up feeling anxious, depressed, or attempting to fill the void or distract from the feelings of overwhelm that a different way of life is possible.
(626) 247-3306 View (626) 247-3306
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.