Self-Harming Therapists in Seattle, WA
Insight is the cornerstone of change. Oftentimes we know something is wrong, and
what we would like to see different but the process of doing so is muddled and
uncertain. You may be uncertain in how to identify and express your feelings, have
complicated relationships, a shaky self-concept, have experienced severe trauma, or a
variety of concerns. Therapy is a way to sift through complex emotions, memories and
motivations to determine your path forward; what you want to retain, discard, or change. Therapy is like a tough hike: sometimes I will lead, sometimes you will lead, but I’ll always make sure we’re safe as we do.
Insight is the cornerstone of change. Oftentimes we know something is wrong, and
what we would like to see different but the process of doing so is muddled and
uncertain. You may be uncertain in how to identify and express your feelings, have
complicated relationships, a shaky self-concept, have experienced severe trauma, or a
variety of concerns. Therapy is a way to sift through complex emotions, memories and
motivations to determine your path forward; what you want to retain, discard, or change. Therapy is like a tough hike: sometimes I will lead, sometimes you will lead, but I’ll always make sure we’re safe as we do.
Maybe you even end up doing things that you regret later, such as self-harming or yelling at someone you care about.
But maybe it doesn’t have to be this way. Imagine going through your day knowing that you can finish everything you need to while still having enough time for fun, friends, and relaxing. When you have a project, you are able to start on time (or even early, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves here). You are able to open up and ask for help from others.
Maybe you even end up doing things that you regret later, such as self-harming or yelling at someone you care about.
But maybe it doesn’t have to be this way. Imagine going through your day knowing that you can finish everything you need to while still having enough time for fun, friends, and relaxing. When you have a project, you are able to start on time (or even early, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves here). You are able to open up and ask for help from others.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of experience supporting teens, adults, parents, and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate academic stress, peer pressure, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I take a holistic approach to care, recognizing the connection between the mind and body and how multiple factors influence a person’s overall well-being.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of experience supporting teens, adults, parents, and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate academic stress, peer pressure, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I take a holistic approach to care, recognizing the connection between the mind and body and how multiple factors influence a person’s overall well-being.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past experiences that still affect your life, you're not alone. Therapy can provide a supportive space to slow down, process your emotions, and better understand yourself. Together, we can work on building resilience, healing from the past, and developing practical tools to manage difficult emotions. My goal is to help you gain clarity, improve relationships, and feel more empowered and balanced in your life.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past experiences that still affect your life, you're not alone. Therapy can provide a supportive space to slow down, process your emotions, and better understand yourself. Together, we can work on building resilience, healing from the past, and developing practical tools to manage difficult emotions. My goal is to help you gain clarity, improve relationships, and feel more empowered and balanced in your life.
I work with teens, young adults and families struggling with a variety of behavioral and mental health challenges. I believe that each individual is doing the best they can in this moment. I use a collaborative, authentic approach to engage clients in evidence-informed interventions that help increase functioning and build lives that are meaningful and worth living.
I work with teens, young adults and families struggling with a variety of behavioral and mental health challenges. I believe that each individual is doing the best they can in this moment. I use a collaborative, authentic approach to engage clients in evidence-informed interventions that help increase functioning and build lives that are meaningful and worth living.
I specialize in working with people who have found the way in which they're living their life is painful, even intolerable, and want to find a path of less resistance. I am experienced in helping with difficulty regulating emotions, interpersonal conflict, tolerating the present moment, and figuring out effective coping skills during times of distress. If you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, intense emotional states, trauma, attachment and other mood disorders I believe I may be helpful.
I specialize in working with people who have found the way in which they're living their life is painful, even intolerable, and want to find a path of less resistance. I am experienced in helping with difficulty regulating emotions, interpersonal conflict, tolerating the present moment, and figuring out effective coping skills during times of distress. If you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, intense emotional states, trauma, attachment and other mood disorders I believe I may be helpful.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I work primarily with teens and young adults. I love the opportunity to support young people as they grow and overcome challenges in their lives. I believe that you and your family are doing the best you can with the tools you have, and if you’re searching for a therapist, you likely need more support to thrive. I'm especially skilled at working with youth who have experienced trauma or who struggle with anxiety, depression and/or self-harm. As of December 2024, I have availability for in-person services on Wednesdays or Fridays.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I work primarily with teens and young adults. I love the opportunity to support young people as they grow and overcome challenges in their lives. I believe that you and your family are doing the best you can with the tools you have, and if you’re searching for a therapist, you likely need more support to thrive. I'm especially skilled at working with youth who have experienced trauma or who struggle with anxiety, depression and/or self-harm. As of December 2024, I have availability for in-person services on Wednesdays or Fridays.
Does this sound familiar? You struggle to manage your emotions, and you don’t understand why your mood seems to go from 0 to 100 at the drop of a hat. Like a leaf in the wind, the slightest breeze seems to send you into a spiral. People around you tiptoe on eggshells because they don't know the right thing to do or say to support you. You feel hopeless about the future and sometimes hurt yourself in the process of trying to manage it all. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
Does this sound familiar? You struggle to manage your emotions, and you don’t understand why your mood seems to go from 0 to 100 at the drop of a hat. Like a leaf in the wind, the slightest breeze seems to send you into a spiral. People around you tiptoe on eggshells because they don't know the right thing to do or say to support you. You feel hopeless about the future and sometimes hurt yourself in the process of trying to manage it all. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
When I was a teen, I had my first experience of individual therapy and realized the value that can come from a strong connection to a helping professional that wants to take the time to really see, hear, and understand their clients. I endeavor to be this sort of therapist with each of my clients, seeing them for their unique experience, personality, struggles, and strengths.
When I was a teen, I had my first experience of individual therapy and realized the value that can come from a strong connection to a helping professional that wants to take the time to really see, hear, and understand their clients. I endeavor to be this sort of therapist with each of my clients, seeing them for their unique experience, personality, struggles, and strengths.
I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults who are balancing future dreams with prior adverse experiences, those who have experienced trauma, or those who are navigating the world with neurodiverse needs. As a self-proclaimed ‘business casual goth’ with a neurosparkly brain, I know that resilience and healing look different for every human.
In Colorado, I am in network with Kaiser, United, Cigna, and Aetna and Medicaid. In Washington, I am in network with United. Superbill can be provided if you're using another insurance!
I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults who are balancing future dreams with prior adverse experiences, those who have experienced trauma, or those who are navigating the world with neurodiverse needs. As a self-proclaimed ‘business casual goth’ with a neurosparkly brain, I know that resilience and healing look different for every human.
In Colorado, I am in network with Kaiser, United, Cigna, and Aetna and Medicaid. In Washington, I am in network with United. Superbill can be provided if you're using another insurance!
Many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve tried everything, yet nothing works long term. I believe healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship; one built on trust, safety, and collaboration. With experience providing intensive, in-home, and community-based interventions, I take a hands-on practical approach to therapy. Together, we’ll explore new strategies, strengthen resilience and create lasting change. When hope feels distant, I’ll hold it with you until you can hold it again yourself.
Many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve tried everything, yet nothing works long term. I believe healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship; one built on trust, safety, and collaboration. With experience providing intensive, in-home, and community-based interventions, I take a hands-on practical approach to therapy. Together, we’ll explore new strategies, strengthen resilience and create lasting change. When hope feels distant, I’ll hold it with you until you can hold it again yourself.
We all have the ability within ourselves to make changes and to live our best lives, yet often times we can get in our own way of that progress. Difficulties in our lives are often linked to problems in our relationships with people close to us. Therapy can help us examine our behavior and create ways so that we can remove the roadblocks keeping us from improving upon our relationships. I use many dynamic forms of treatment in order to help you reach these goals. I base my practice in the belief that therapy in itself is relationship-based.
We all have the ability within ourselves to make changes and to live our best lives, yet often times we can get in our own way of that progress. Difficulties in our lives are often linked to problems in our relationships with people close to us. Therapy can help us examine our behavior and create ways so that we can remove the roadblocks keeping us from improving upon our relationships. I use many dynamic forms of treatment in order to help you reach these goals. I base my practice in the belief that therapy in itself is relationship-based.
I particularly focus on working with individuals struggling with self-harming and suicidal behaviors.
I have over twenty years of experience working in schools and in clinical settings. I received my doctorate degree from the University of Washington, where I served nine years as adjunct faculty in Educational Psychology. I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a former co-chair of the Safe Schools Coalition.
I particularly focus on working with individuals struggling with self-harming and suicidal behaviors.
I have over twenty years of experience working in schools and in clinical settings. I received my doctorate degree from the University of Washington, where I served nine years as adjunct faculty in Educational Psychology. I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a former co-chair of the Safe Schools Coalition.
You made it here—and that matters more than you know. Whether trauma, identity questions, or the weight of anxiety and depression are holding you back, this can be the beginning of something different. Together, we’ll face the hard parts, rewrite the patterns that keep you stuck, and help you reclaim your sense of power. You don’t have to stay in survival mode—let’s build a life where you can actually breathe, feel steady, and thrive.
You made it here—and that matters more than you know. Whether trauma, identity questions, or the weight of anxiety and depression are holding you back, this can be the beginning of something different. Together, we’ll face the hard parts, rewrite the patterns that keep you stuck, and help you reclaim your sense of power. You don’t have to stay in survival mode—let’s build a life where you can actually breathe, feel steady, and thrive.
Now Accepting New Clients and Insurance!
Feeling stuck and ready for change? I’m here to help. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I provide tools to manage emotions, navigate distress, and build resilience—helping you create a life that aligns with your values and goals. For a unique and transformative approach, I also offer therapy in equine and nature-based settings, promoting mindfulness, calm, and personal growth. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and take steps toward a fulfilling, meaningful life. Let’s begin your journey today!
Now Accepting New Clients and Insurance!
Feeling stuck and ready for change? I’m here to help. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I provide tools to manage emotions, navigate distress, and build resilience—helping you create a life that aligns with your values and goals. For a unique and transformative approach, I also offer therapy in equine and nature-based settings, promoting mindfulness, calm, and personal growth. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and take steps toward a fulfilling, meaningful life. Let’s begin your journey today!
The psychic wounding left from feeling unseen, unheard, or unsafe in the spaces meant to hold us with care can be profound and run deep. I work with a range of experiences, but feel particularly called to support those navigating the lasting impact of relational trauma, emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, and complex family systems. These dynamics can erode our ability to trust our instincts, recognize our needs, maintain boundaries, and connect authentically with ourselves, with others, and to the world around us.
The psychic wounding left from feeling unseen, unheard, or unsafe in the spaces meant to hold us with care can be profound and run deep. I work with a range of experiences, but feel particularly called to support those navigating the lasting impact of relational trauma, emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, and complex family systems. These dynamics can erode our ability to trust our instincts, recognize our needs, maintain boundaries, and connect authentically with ourselves, with others, and to the world around us.
I see clients from both AZ and WA state. My approach is a great fit for those struggling with depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship distress, and life transitions. My therapeutic modality includes EMDR, Mindfulness, Existential, and Person-Centered Therapy. I have experience working with adolescents and adults, children on the spectrum of Autism, suicidal and homicidal ideation, and psychosis. A strong therapeutic alliance between my clients and I is marked by the trust and openness in which sacred moments emerge.
I see clients from both AZ and WA state. My approach is a great fit for those struggling with depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship distress, and life transitions. My therapeutic modality includes EMDR, Mindfulness, Existential, and Person-Centered Therapy. I have experience working with adolescents and adults, children on the spectrum of Autism, suicidal and homicidal ideation, and psychosis. A strong therapeutic alliance between my clients and I is marked by the trust and openness in which sacred moments emerge.
It's common to struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship issues, and meaning-making, but learning how to navigate those issues is so tricky. As a trauma-informed counselor, I understand that moving into alignment with what we want isn't easy and it's a learned skill to turn toward it anyway. My aim is to be an ally amongst challenges with repetitive cycles. I know from personal experience that accessibility to mental health can feel like it's only for people with money. Taking Medicaid is a huge value of mine because support should be available for everyone.
It's common to struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship issues, and meaning-making, but learning how to navigate those issues is so tricky. As a trauma-informed counselor, I understand that moving into alignment with what we want isn't easy and it's a learned skill to turn toward it anyway. My aim is to be an ally amongst challenges with repetitive cycles. I know from personal experience that accessibility to mental health can feel like it's only for people with money. Taking Medicaid is a huge value of mine because support should be available for everyone.
If you're looking for providers who treat eating disorders and specifically binge eating disorder, I'm here for you. I come from a Health At Every Size (HAES) framework and believe that no body is a problem to be solved. I have found that for many folks, eating disorders are at an intersection of other mental health concerns (such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, generational trauma) and / or marginalized identities (such as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergence, being in a larger body, people of color, children of immigrants).
If you're looking for providers who treat eating disorders and specifically binge eating disorder, I'm here for you. I come from a Health At Every Size (HAES) framework and believe that no body is a problem to be solved. I have found that for many folks, eating disorders are at an intersection of other mental health concerns (such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, generational trauma) and / or marginalized identities (such as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergence, being in a larger body, people of color, children of immigrants).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression and struggling with finding the energy to manage everyday tasks? We can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that might be contributing to your depression or anxiety. I specialize in Evidence-Based Approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helping. Hello, allow me to introduce myself. I provide online therapy anywhere in Washington State. I have worked in various mental health settings such as inpatient psychiatric hospital, emergency room social work, coaching, crisis stabilization, home health and hospice and as a state DSHS social worker.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression and struggling with finding the energy to manage everyday tasks? We can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that might be contributing to your depression or anxiety. I specialize in Evidence-Based Approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helping. Hello, allow me to introduce myself. I provide online therapy anywhere in Washington State. I have worked in various mental health settings such as inpatient psychiatric hospital, emergency room social work, coaching, crisis stabilization, home health and hospice and as a state DSHS social worker.
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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.