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Newport Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Leesburg, VA 20175
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment, using proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
We work with most major insurance providers and work collaboratively with payers to optimize coverage for families. Many young adults who receive treatment from Newport Institute using insurance coverage do so through a Single Case Agreement, a special contract through which out-of-network providers can work with a family’s insurance company on an In-Network basis. Newport Institute maintains a full-time, in-house team dedicated to supporting families through the mental health insurance coverage and financing process. In order to secure sufficient insurance coverage, we will most likely need to conduct a series of clinical reviews and any requested provider-to-provider calls with the insurance company. While other facilities may charge for this service, we feel it is our responsibility to assist families with what can be a complex process. Our goal is to ensure that families receive the maximum coverage, so they can access the highest-quality treatment.
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment, using proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
We work with most major insurance providers and work collaboratively with payers to optimize coverage for families. Many young adults who receive treatment from Newport Institute using insurance coverage do so through a Single Case Agreement, a special contract through which out-of-network providers can work with a family’s insurance company on an In-Network basis. Newport Institute maintains a full-time, in-house team dedicated to supporting families through the mental health insurance coverage and financing process. In order to secure sufficient insurance coverage, we will most likely need to conduct a series of clinical reviews and any requested provider-to-provider calls with the insurance company. While other facilities may charge for this service, we feel it is our responsibility to assist families with what can be a complex process. Our goal is to ensure that families receive the maximum coverage, so they can access the highest-quality treatment.
(703) 546-9383 View (703) 546-9383
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Newport Academy Outpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment, using proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
Our integrated approach treats the trauma and attachment wounds underlying teen mental health and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD. We address these root causes through comprehensive, solution-focused treatment that involves the entire family in the healing process. To support our teens and their families in achieving long-term, sustainable healing, our clinical model takes into account every aspect of a teen’s well-being—physical, psychological, relational, and educational so they can thrive when they return home to their families, schools, and communities. Moreover, we are dedicated to ongoing research on the efficacy of our treatment. To ensure that our care is truly evidence-based, we track a variety of treatment goals and commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming. Data gathered on our outcomes using industry-approved measurement tools shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance.
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment, using proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
Our integrated approach treats the trauma and attachment wounds underlying teen mental health and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD. We address these root causes through comprehensive, solution-focused treatment that involves the entire family in the healing process. To support our teens and their families in achieving long-term, sustainable healing, our clinical model takes into account every aspect of a teen’s well-being—physical, psychological, relational, and educational so they can thrive when they return home to their families, schools, and communities. Moreover, we are dedicated to ongoing research on the efficacy of our treatment. To ensure that our care is truly evidence-based, we track a variety of treatment goals and commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming. Data gathered on our outcomes using industry-approved measurement tools shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance.
(703) 810-3639 View (703) 810-3639
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, CSAC-A, CAI-II, MD, LPC, LAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(240) 847-0735 View (240) 847-0735
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Cross Keys Equine Therapy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Republic, VA 24471
Cross Keys Equine Therapy provides equine-assisted services to individuals, couples, families and groups, which is separated into Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) and Trauma-Informed Equine Assisted Learning (TI-EAL). We help our clients take ownership of truths in their lives by allowing horses to teach them how to be authentic, and present; how to seek open and honest communication with others; and how to take care of themselves by giving and receiving trust and respect. Our TF-EAP sessions are facilitated by either a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Supervisee in Social Work which ensures high-quality and ethical mental health services. These mental health professionals serve on a team with an equine professional and the horse.
Cross Keys Equine Therapy provides equine-assisted services to individuals, couples, families and groups, which is separated into Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) and Trauma-Informed Equine Assisted Learning (TI-EAL). We help our clients take ownership of truths in their lives by allowing horses to teach them how to be authentic, and present; how to seek open and honest communication with others; and how to take care of themselves by giving and receiving trust and respect. Our TF-EAP sessions are facilitated by either a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Supervisee in Social Work which ensures high-quality and ethical mental health services. These mental health professionals serve on a team with an equine professional and the horse.
(540) 701-6619 View (540) 701-6619
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(240) 434-0181 View (240) 434-0181
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White Cloud Therapeutic Services, LLC
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23185
White Cloud Therapeutic Services is group private practice located in Williamsburg, VA. Through the combined experience and expertise of our staff we can offer services to individuals, couples, families, and groups suffering from diagnosable mental health concerns as well as mental health concerns that do not reach the level of diagnosable disorders. Our team takes pride in our use of a person-centered approach. This means that each of our clinicians considers you to be the expert on you and the expert on your personal needs. Often individuals may need help discovering this self-knowledge and in finding ways to explore these needs in a safe and affirming space. Our therapists are here to assist you with this journey at each step. In addition, our staff can help in exploring coping strategies for working through immediate needs and resilience building for working through difficulties that may arise in the future.
White Cloud Therapeutic Services is group private practice located in Williamsburg, VA. Through the combined experience and expertise of our staff we can offer services to individuals, couples, families, and groups suffering from diagnosable mental health concerns as well as mental health concerns that do not reach the level of diagnosable disorders. Our team takes pride in our use of a person-centered approach. This means that each of our clinicians considers you to be the expert on you and the expert on your personal needs. Often individuals may need help discovering this self-knowledge and in finding ways to explore these needs in a safe and affirming space. Our therapists are here to assist you with this journey at each step. In addition, our staff can help in exploring coping strategies for working through immediate needs and resilience building for working through difficulties that may arise in the future.
(757) 378-9410 View (757) 378-9410
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Sandstone Care Teen Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20190
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(240) 209-9780 View (240) 209-9780
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22312
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (ages 18 to 30) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (ages 18 to 30) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(703) 991-8529 View (703) 991-8529
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Sandstone Care - Virginia
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20190
Sandstone Care provides substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming. We utilize evidence-based practices and take an integrated approach to care which is customized for the needs of each individual, addressing not only the substance use or addiction issues, but also any underlying mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders). In addition to substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment, we work with the whole ecosystem of an individual by providing academic & vocational support prior to every group session, weekly multi-family group sessions, weekly individual sessions, and participation in community events. Sandstone Care is state licensed and accepts most insurance providers. In addition, Sandstone Care is fully accredited by The Joint Commission for substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment. For more information, please visit www.SandstoneCare.com.
Sandstone Care provides substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming. We utilize evidence-based practices and take an integrated approach to care which is customized for the needs of each individual, addressing not only the substance use or addiction issues, but also any underlying mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders). In addition to substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment, we work with the whole ecosystem of an individual by providing academic & vocational support prior to every group session, weekly multi-family group sessions, weekly individual sessions, and participation in community events. Sandstone Care is state licensed and accepts most insurance providers. In addition, Sandstone Care is fully accredited by The Joint Commission for substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment. For more information, please visit www.SandstoneCare.com.
(571) 200-7334 View (571) 200-7334
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22182
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
(571) 364-7191 View (571) 364-7191
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Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Jarratt, VA 23867
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services provides evidence-based intensive therapeutic treatment services for adolescents ages 11 to 17 who have experienced trauma, mental illness and other related issues during their young lives. Our multimodal, uniquely designed trauma focused cognitive behavioral treatment and additional evidence based trauma therapies are especially effective in helping children who have mental illness, personality disorders, emotional intensity disorders and behavioral issues and are victims of physical and/or sexual abuse, neglect and have poor familial relationships. Jackson-Feild is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services provides evidence-based intensive therapeutic treatment services for adolescents ages 11 to 17 who have experienced trauma, mental illness and other related issues during their young lives. Our multimodal, uniquely designed trauma focused cognitive behavioral treatment and additional evidence based trauma therapies are especially effective in helping children who have mental illness, personality disorders, emotional intensity disorders and behavioral issues and are victims of physical and/or sexual abuse, neglect and have poor familial relationships. Jackson-Feild is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
(434) 595-3906 x3027 View (434) 595-3906 x3027
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Recovery Unplugged Northern Virginia
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Annandale, VA 22003
Music is our medicine at Recovery Unplugged, and we serve it up in heaping doses. All of our licensed therapists creatively blend clinically-proven methods of therapy with music to provide you with an effective, individualized, and unique rehab experience. Utilizing music in your care can act as a catalyst to gently break down barriers that you may have built up through years of addiction or alcoholism. Recovery Unplugged knows how to harness the healing power of music - our methodology has been proven to yield long-term recovery success rates 4x higher than the national average (Nova Southeastern University, 2018). You don't need to play an instrument for Recovery Unplugged to help you get sober - you just need to love music!
Music is our medicine at Recovery Unplugged, and we serve it up in heaping doses. All of our licensed therapists creatively blend clinically-proven methods of therapy with music to provide you with an effective, individualized, and unique rehab experience. Utilizing music in your care can act as a catalyst to gently break down barriers that you may have built up through years of addiction or alcoholism. Recovery Unplugged knows how to harness the healing power of music - our methodology has been proven to yield long-term recovery success rates 4x higher than the national average (Nova Southeastern University, 2018). You don't need to play an instrument for Recovery Unplugged to help you get sober - you just need to love music!
(571) 946-1868 View (571) 946-1868
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Healthy Foundations Group
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Our team of professionals includes adult psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists who merge a broad range of skills, knowledge and sensitivity to create a customized treatment plan tailored to each individual's and family's needs. We work as a team to determine why a client is struggling and offer a distinctive, multidisciplinary approach to care.
Our team of professionals includes adult psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists who merge a broad range of skills, knowledge and sensitivity to create a customized treatment plan tailored to each individual's and family's needs. We work as a team to determine why a client is struggling and offer a distinctive, multidisciplinary approach to care.
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Ie Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Ie Wellness Center stands for Individual & Employee Wellness. We are an eclectic group of wellness experts who specialize in the core 8 dimensions of wellness-Emotional, Physical, Occupational, Social, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual and Spiritual+. Our mission is to create Happier, Healthier and more Productive individuals throughout the world! We offer counseling, personal training, nutrition coaching, yoga, mindfulness, supplements and more!
Ie Wellness Center stands for Individual & Employee Wellness. We are an eclectic group of wellness experts who specialize in the core 8 dimensions of wellness-Emotional, Physical, Occupational, Social, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual and Spiritual+. Our mission is to create Happier, Healthier and more Productive individuals throughout the world! We offer counseling, personal training, nutrition coaching, yoga, mindfulness, supplements and more!
(757) 913-5315 View (757) 913-5315
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Think Happy Live Healthy
Treatment Center, MEd, LSP
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
At Think Happy Live Healthy we provide a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to mental health services. Our therapists each specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults and acknowledge the connection between mental health and physical health. At Think Happy Live Healthy we work to create an individualized treatment plan that involves therapy, movement, and creating a healthy food lifestyle. We realize the strong connection between our body and minds and use that to provide a more effective kind of treatment for our patients.
At Think Happy Live Healthy we provide a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to mental health services. Our therapists each specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults and acknowledge the connection between mental health and physical health. At Think Happy Live Healthy we work to create an individualized treatment plan that involves therapy, movement, and creating a healthy food lifestyle. We realize the strong connection between our body and minds and use that to provide a more effective kind of treatment for our patients.
(571) 556-9821 View (571) 556-9821
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Amen Clinics, Washington D.C.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
(571) 475-9879 View (571) 475-9879
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22032
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(240) 858-0384 View (240) 858-0384
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Beyond the Image Christian Counseling, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midlothian, VA 23112
Children/Teens/Young Adults/Marriage/Couples/Premarital/Men/Women: Anxiety/Depression/OCD/PTSD/Behavior/Conduct/ADHD/Adjustments/Life Transitions/Grief and Loss/ Parenting and Family/Substance Abuse/ Trauma/ Codependency/ Anger Management
Children/Teens/Young Adults/Marriage/Couples/Premarital/Men/Women: Anxiety/Depression/OCD/PTSD/Behavior/Conduct/ADHD/Adjustments/Life Transitions/Grief and Loss/ Parenting and Family/Substance Abuse/ Trauma/ Codependency/ Anger Management
(804) 886-1658 View (804) 886-1658
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Insight Into Action Therapy
Treatment Center, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Life is hard enough. Getting help should not be stressful. You can get all of your mental health and substance use disorders treatment in one place--and we will collaborate with each other to get you the best care. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychological testing, MAT/MOUD and individual, couples, family, play, and group therapy. Appointments are available within 48 hours with an expert in his/her field. One of us will call you and help you figure out the best path for you and your family. Specialties include: depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, bi-polar disorder, drug/alcohol use, trauma, alcohol moderation, LGBTQ, life transitions, DBT, and couples counseling.
Life is hard enough. Getting help should not be stressful. You can get all of your mental health and substance use disorders treatment in one place--and we will collaborate with each other to get you the best care. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychological testing, MAT/MOUD and individual, couples, family, play, and group therapy. Appointments are available within 48 hours with an expert in his/her field. One of us will call you and help you figure out the best path for you and your family. Specialties include: depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, bi-polar disorder, drug/alcohol use, trauma, alcohol moderation, LGBTQ, life transitions, DBT, and couples counseling.
(703) 215-9660 View (703) 215-9660
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Emilia
Treatment Center, PRS
Verified Verified
Sterling, VA 20164
We use research-based treatments to help our patients with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and mental and behavioral health issues. Under the guidance of our chief medical officer, our programs are made up of addiction professionals including physicians, registered nurses, licensed marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. We offer high staff-to-patient ratios to ensure more personal attention for our patients, and many of our staff are in recovery themselves—so they understand what you are going through.
We use research-based treatments to help our patients with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and mental and behavioral health issues. Under the guidance of our chief medical officer, our programs are made up of addiction professionals including physicians, registered nurses, licensed marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. We offer high staff-to-patient ratios to ensure more personal attention for our patients, and many of our staff are in recovery themselves—so they understand what you are going through.
(703) 783-0156 View (703) 783-0156
Self-Harming Treatment Centers

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.