Self-Harm

Intensively trained Dialectical Behavioral Therapy counselor. DBT has been shown to help with self-harm behaviors.

I have extensive training, expertise, and experience treating non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and I am happy to provide a complimentary consult to anyone engaging in self-harm or having urges to self-harm, to determine whether DBT-informed therapy could be an effective treatment option.

I have 8 years of experience working with individuals that have significant urges to harm themselves or are experiencing suicidal ideation. I think that recognition, honesty, openness, and having a supportive ally, are really important steps in beginning the path of challenging self harm urges and actions.

Building skills and supports to cope with emotional pain, suffering, and numbness; increasing positive meaningful life experiences

I work with teens and adults who experience self-harming thoughts and behaviors to help them process their experiences.

Whether through cutting, hitting, or using a "good" behavior to the point of hurting ones self, many people will try to soothe distressing emotions or thoughts by hurting themself, usually beginning in their teen years. In session, we will talk through the purpose of the behavior, what it "gives", and find safer alternatives to achieve the same goals, while also working through the pain which led to the self-harm in the first place.

When a person becomes overwhelmed and distressed, they may look to various avenues of relief to reduce their uncomfortable feelings, including self-harm. Self harming behaviors can be seen as a coping skill that a person acquires when they do not have other tools in their toolbox to navigate the challenges they may face. When working to address self harm, the main focus of treatment is finding new coping skills that encourage healing and help keep a person safe when facing distress.

Using Cognitive behavioral Therapy (CBT), I am able to guide you to healthier coping mechanisms.

I understand that there is a difference between self-harm and suicidal behavior and have experience helping people learn adaptive coping strategies.

I am trained in DBT, and work with individuals engaging in self harm.

I specialize in helping clients understand and manage self-harm behaviors by teaching coping strategies and fostering emotional regulation. I work to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and develop healthier ways of expressing and managing emotional pain.

I help people identify triggers that make them feel overwhelmed by their emotions and help them to find healthy ways to feel more in control.

Self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury can be misunderstood by many. I have worked with many adolescents and adults who use this coping strategy. My experience comes from several arenas both professional and personal.

I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals struggling with self-harm. I understand that self-harm often arises as a coping mechanism for overwhelming emotions. My approach focuses on helping you uncover the underlying issues, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild self-compassion. Together, we’ll work toward breaking the cycle of self-harm and creating a foundation for healing and emotional well-being.

I utilize DBT, an evidence based treatment used to treat emotion dysregulation, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. Clients have significantly decreased, suicidal ideation, and self-harm by increasing skills in four core areas. Diary card mechanics and phone coaching are utilized as part of treatment modality.

I specialize in working with individuals struggling with self-harm, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore underlying emotions and triggers. Using evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques, I help clients develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build self-compassion. My goal is to empower clients to address the root causes of self-harm while fostering resilience, self-awareness, and healing.

I use my years of experience and education to address issues that individuals with self-harm behaviors face.