Self-Harming Therapists in Concord, CA
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.
Nancy Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94518 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Nancy, Warmest greetings to you! Is there a part of you that is hurting and needs a safe place to address it? Therapy is your time to be heard, speak your heart, find greater ease with yourself, and learn to work with what might get in your way. Our work together would be based on your needs, goals and pace. I will coach you to explore your inner world, using a kind and caring lens. My goal is to encourage you to discover greater self-acceptance on your way.
Hello, I'm Nancy, Warmest greetings to you! Is there a part of you that is hurting and needs a safe place to address it? Therapy is your time to be heard, speak your heart, find greater ease with yourself, and learn to work with what might get in your way. Our work together would be based on your needs, goals and pace. I will coach you to explore your inner world, using a kind and caring lens. My goal is to encourage you to discover greater self-acceptance on your way.
Louise Strudwick Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdM, LMFT
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in the same rut? I can help by guiding you to change just one thing so you can move forward with your life. I am caring and compassionate, but firm when you need me to be firm. I will use a variety of techniques and modalities. I am very partial to meditation, mainly because it works! I like to form a partnership with my clients so we can work towards a shared goal.
Are you feeling stuck in the same rut? I can help by guiding you to change just one thing so you can move forward with your life. I am caring and compassionate, but firm when you need me to be firm. I will use a variety of techniques and modalities. I am very partial to meditation, mainly because it works! I like to form a partnership with my clients so we can work towards a shared goal.
Have you experienced significant trauma? Traumatic events can have feelings of horror, helplessness, and feeling unsafe mentally and physically. I work with acute trauma, which can result from a recent single event, including rape, suicide, murder, or natural disaster events. Chronic trauma, which can be repeated events over a long period of time including domestic violence, abuse of any sort. Complex trauma which is exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events which can often be of an invasive and interpersonal nature. Additionally I work with addictions and eating disorders.
Have you experienced significant trauma? Traumatic events can have feelings of horror, helplessness, and feeling unsafe mentally and physically. I work with acute trauma, which can result from a recent single event, including rape, suicide, murder, or natural disaster events. Chronic trauma, which can be repeated events over a long period of time including domestic violence, abuse of any sort. Complex trauma which is exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events which can often be of an invasive and interpersonal nature. Additionally I work with addictions and eating disorders.
Perhaps you’re down or anxious, unsure about the future of a relationship, or worried you aren’t living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support.
Perhaps you’re down or anxious, unsure about the future of a relationship, or worried you aren’t living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support.
Kathy is a former teacher & mother of 3 adult children. She has volunteered with animal rescue. She has her Masters in Counseling Psychology from JFK University. She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma. She is certified in EMDR. She will be taking courses to do advanced EMDR and using EMDR for children.
Kathy is a former teacher & mother of 3 adult children. She has volunteered with animal rescue. She has her Masters in Counseling Psychology from JFK University. She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma. She is certified in EMDR. She will be taking courses to do advanced EMDR and using EMDR for children.
Maureen McLaughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94521 (Online Only)
Life can be very confusing sometimes! My understanding is that each of us are different and there is no easy answer for many of life's questions. And, I am happy to be engaged in the mystery of life with you. Using my humanistic and transperonal approach, the goal with my clients is to discover how life's meaning is created for them and what coping skills can be used to help through this process.
Life can be very confusing sometimes! My understanding is that each of us are different and there is no easy answer for many of life's questions. And, I am happy to be engaged in the mystery of life with you. Using my humanistic and transperonal approach, the goal with my clients is to discover how life's meaning is created for them and what coping skills can be used to help through this process.
Kink, LGBT, and polyamory friendly. I use a guided, client-centered approach to help you explore your journey to your goals. I graduated Mills College with a BA in Psychology, and a minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies. I graduated John F. Kennedy University with a MA in Counseling Psychology. Outside of school I have taught trainings at both the John F. Kennedy University Concord Counseling Center and the Rainbow Community Center. I have also attended conferences as a kink educator.
Kink, LGBT, and polyamory friendly. I use a guided, client-centered approach to help you explore your journey to your goals. I graduated Mills College with a BA in Psychology, and a minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies. I graduated John F. Kennedy University with a MA in Counseling Psychology. Outside of school I have taught trainings at both the John F. Kennedy University Concord Counseling Center and the Rainbow Community Center. I have also attended conferences as a kink educator.
Hi there, I’m Juana! My name is Juana Soto and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals who are in need of support as they navigate the varied complexities and challenges of life, specifically, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy rooted in humanistic traditions and use a creative and integrative approach to best meet my clients in their unique circumstances. I’m open to working with anyone who is looking to embark on a journey of exploration and understanding of their lived-experiences.
Hi there, I’m Juana! My name is Juana Soto and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals who are in need of support as they navigate the varied complexities and challenges of life, specifically, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy rooted in humanistic traditions and use a creative and integrative approach to best meet my clients in their unique circumstances. I’m open to working with anyone who is looking to embark on a journey of exploration and understanding of their lived-experiences.
Vincent Salaveria
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
I'm committed to helping clients cultivate wisdom, resilience, and emotional balance in the face of life's challenges. By embracing principles such as acceptance of what we cannot control, mindfulness, and virtuous living, we can live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Through our work together, we will develop practical strategies for cultivating peace of mind and navigating life's ups and downs with grace and equanimity even in the face of adversity. Whether you're dealing with specific difficulties or simply seeking greater self awareness and personal growth, i am here to support you on your journey.
I'm committed to helping clients cultivate wisdom, resilience, and emotional balance in the face of life's challenges. By embracing principles such as acceptance of what we cannot control, mindfulness, and virtuous living, we can live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Through our work together, we will develop practical strategies for cultivating peace of mind and navigating life's ups and downs with grace and equanimity even in the face of adversity. Whether you're dealing with specific difficulties or simply seeking greater self awareness and personal growth, i am here to support you on your journey.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about ways to enhance your or your family’s emotional well-being? Therapy might be a path worth exploring.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about ways to enhance your or your family’s emotional well-being? Therapy might be a path worth exploring.
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Now accepting new clients. I believe in therapy. I believe that people innately have the strength to overcome difficult situations. However, given life experiences, our environment, and relationships, it can be challenging to view ourselves with kind eyes.
Now accepting new clients. I believe in therapy. I believe that people innately have the strength to overcome difficult situations. However, given life experiences, our environment, and relationships, it can be challenging to view ourselves with kind eyes.
Larry Yavorsky Therapy & Relationship Enhancement
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN, MA
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
John Charles Bieda Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
Whatever you’re going through, I am here to support your journey. I am experienced and qualified to provide psychotherapy to individuals for issues varying from: depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, low self-esteem, suicide ideation, to life stressors and more. You deserve to heal, grow, and live the life you’re capable of.
Whatever you’re going through, I am here to support your journey. I am experienced and qualified to provide psychotherapy to individuals for issues varying from: depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, low self-esteem, suicide ideation, to life stressors and more. You deserve to heal, grow, and live the life you’re capable of.
Hi! My name is Jill Jackson. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, I try to hold a person’s experience and how that experience has been impacted by their context, be it related to culture, age, language, gender, sexuality, religion, and/or other factors. I also support people to think about how they make meaning out of the things they have experienced and then use that meaning to move through and create the life they are living or want to live. As partners in the therapeutic process, we will hopefully dive into understanding your story and making meaning of that story over time.
Hi! My name is Jill Jackson. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, I try to hold a person’s experience and how that experience has been impacted by their context, be it related to culture, age, language, gender, sexuality, religion, and/or other factors. I also support people to think about how they make meaning out of the things they have experienced and then use that meaning to move through and create the life they are living or want to live. As partners in the therapeutic process, we will hopefully dive into understanding your story and making meaning of that story over time.
My name is Angela La Luzerne and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California (and other states). I’ve been in the behavioral health field for 20+ years, working with clients from ages 16 to over 90 in a variety of settings. I specialize in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.), life transitions, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, as well as substance use and the many related challenges (codependency, relationship issues, relapse, family conflict, etc.). Currently, I work with clients statewide via telehealth.
My name is Angela La Luzerne and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California (and other states). I’ve been in the behavioral health field for 20+ years, working with clients from ages 16 to over 90 in a variety of settings. I specialize in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.), life transitions, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, as well as substance use and the many related challenges (codependency, relationship issues, relapse, family conflict, etc.). Currently, I work with clients statewide via telehealth.
My name is Elizabeth Pasipanodya, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with adults (18+) who are in the state of California through telehealth. I use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure, and mindfulness-based therapy. Common to these approaches is a present-focus and collaboration where we will work towards your goals for therapy.
My name is Elizabeth Pasipanodya, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with adults (18+) who are in the state of California through telehealth. I use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure, and mindfulness-based therapy. Common to these approaches is a present-focus and collaboration where we will work towards your goals for therapy.
It's important to me that you feel better as soon as possible. I work with a range of clients from children to elders. I've worked extensively with children and teens who are challenged with depression or anxiety due to school pressures, ADHD, peer problems, divorce, abuse or trauma, as well as loss and grief. I understand that events from the past can negatively impact how you are living today. I've worked a lot with adults abused as children, adult children of alcoholics or drug addicts, and individuals with mentally ill family members.
It's important to me that you feel better as soon as possible. I work with a range of clients from children to elders. I've worked extensively with children and teens who are challenged with depression or anxiety due to school pressures, ADHD, peer problems, divorce, abuse or trauma, as well as loss and grief. I understand that events from the past can negatively impact how you are living today. I've worked a lot with adults abused as children, adult children of alcoholics or drug addicts, and individuals with mentally ill family members.
Self-awareness, emotional insight, and acceptance of your strengths and areas in need of growth are essential to a healthy and happy life. As a licensed psychologist trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies I create a supportive and trusting environment for those seeking to gain insight and develop coping strategies to foster positive changes at home, work and in social settings. I have treated individuals with Bipolar, depression, and anxiety, PTSD and specialize in children and adolescents and families dealing with ADHD, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and adjustment issues.
Self-awareness, emotional insight, and acceptance of your strengths and areas in need of growth are essential to a healthy and happy life. As a licensed psychologist trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies I create a supportive and trusting environment for those seeking to gain insight and develop coping strategies to foster positive changes at home, work and in social settings. I have treated individuals with Bipolar, depression, and anxiety, PTSD and specialize in children and adolescents and families dealing with ADHD, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and adjustment issues.
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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.