Self-Harming Therapists in Lomita, CA
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
I have worked for many years with individuals and families who have faced major challenges. Extra support during stressful times can have practical benefits, and can even create opportunities for growth. You will benefit from this investment for the rest of your life. The theme of my practice is Growth through Life Transitions.
I have worked for many years with individuals and families who have faced major challenges. Extra support during stressful times can have practical benefits, and can even create opportunities for growth. You will benefit from this investment for the rest of your life. The theme of my practice is Growth through Life Transitions.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.
Isabel Simon
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lomita, CA 90717
Not accepting new clients
Overwhelmed by anxiety? Struggling to navigate relationships & balance it all? I'm here to create a safe space where your story will be honored. Together, we will foster a relationship built on warmth, empathy, & mutual respect. Our partnership is the foundation of our work together, allowing us to collaboratively explore your strengths, gain insight into your past & clarity on your future goals, & identify a clear path forward. My approach is one of compassion and humor, I understand the importance of a light-hearted moment alongside meaningful conversation.
Overwhelmed by anxiety? Struggling to navigate relationships & balance it all? I'm here to create a safe space where your story will be honored. Together, we will foster a relationship built on warmth, empathy, & mutual respect. Our partnership is the foundation of our work together, allowing us to collaboratively explore your strengths, gain insight into your past & clarity on your future goals, & identify a clear path forward. My approach is one of compassion and humor, I understand the importance of a light-hearted moment alongside meaningful conversation.
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We all want the best for our children: to help them grow and teach them the necessary skills to succeed in life. When we communicate with open ears and conscious hearts, this allows for healthy relationships to build. Effective therapy utilized this approach of open communication in order to foster the growth and development of youth. I strive to help every child feel that they have control over their lives, and offer the necessary skills to be happy, healthy, and to make their own positive decisions.
We all want the best for our children: to help them grow and teach them the necessary skills to succeed in life. When we communicate with open ears and conscious hearts, this allows for healthy relationships to build. Effective therapy utilized this approach of open communication in order to foster the growth and development of youth. I strive to help every child feel that they have control over their lives, and offer the necessary skills to be happy, healthy, and to make their own positive decisions.
Does it feel like your inner voice is your worst enemy? I'll help you overcome self-doubt and learn to enjoy the present moment. How? By helping repair the wounds of the past, making way for self-respect and appreciation. There are plenty of reasons you might be so hard on yourself. Maybe you grew up feeling "not good enough." So now that shows up in relationships as insecurity and fear of abandonment. At work, you pressure yourself to be "perfect." And now you’re looking for therapy (and probably putting pressure on yourself to find just the right therapist so you don’t ‘fail’ at personal growth and confirm all your self-doubts.)
Does it feel like your inner voice is your worst enemy? I'll help you overcome self-doubt and learn to enjoy the present moment. How? By helping repair the wounds of the past, making way for self-respect and appreciation. There are plenty of reasons you might be so hard on yourself. Maybe you grew up feeling "not good enough." So now that shows up in relationships as insecurity and fear of abandonment. At work, you pressure yourself to be "perfect." And now you’re looking for therapy (and probably putting pressure on yourself to find just the right therapist so you don’t ‘fail’ at personal growth and confirm all your self-doubts.)
Magda Herrera Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90501
Hi, I'm Magda! As a culturally-sensitive Latina therapist, I am passionate about helping you better understand yourself and overcome any internal barriers that may be holding you back. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but in this space, you'll learn to shift your perspective, making challenges and life feel more manageable. Together, we'll explore what is going on inside...any areas of concerns and goals you'd like to meet. We will uncover your strengths and bring awareness to all that is possible for you. I work with adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families.
Hi, I'm Magda! As a culturally-sensitive Latina therapist, I am passionate about helping you better understand yourself and overcome any internal barriers that may be holding you back. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but in this space, you'll learn to shift your perspective, making challenges and life feel more manageable. Together, we'll explore what is going on inside...any areas of concerns and goals you'd like to meet. We will uncover your strengths and bring awareness to all that is possible for you. I work with adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families.
Kristen Sherman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? Do you struggle with finishing small tasks, getting out of bed, or freeze and can't get anything done?
Do you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? Do you struggle with finishing small tasks, getting out of bed, or freeze and can't get anything done?
Charles B Walker Emdr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90501
Life's journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns—stress, anxiety, depression, and moments of feeling utterly overwhelmed. Often, we find our way through these challenges on our own. Yet, there are times when the guidance of a compassionate, licensed psychotherapist can be invaluable in restoring balance and steering your life toward greater fulfillment and joy. As your therapist, I offer more than just interventions; I provide a nurturing space to listen, understand, and actively support your path to well-being.
Life's journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns—stress, anxiety, depression, and moments of feeling utterly overwhelmed. Often, we find our way through these challenges on our own. Yet, there are times when the guidance of a compassionate, licensed psychotherapist can be invaluable in restoring balance and steering your life toward greater fulfillment and joy. As your therapist, I offer more than just interventions; I provide a nurturing space to listen, understand, and actively support your path to well-being.
Dr. Eric Haynes is a psychologist at Haynes Psychological Services, a private practice conveniently located in the heart of the South Bay-Los Angeles area. Dr. Haynes has studied clinical psychology for over a decade and has practiced in the greater Los Angeles area for 8 years in a variety of clinical roles. Dr. Haynes has treated young children (7+ years old) to older adults (80+ years old) in individual, couples, and family therapy. Dr. Haynes specializes in treating adolescents and young adults.
Dr. Eric Haynes is a psychologist at Haynes Psychological Services, a private practice conveniently located in the heart of the South Bay-Los Angeles area. Dr. Haynes has studied clinical psychology for over a decade and has practiced in the greater Los Angeles area for 8 years in a variety of clinical roles. Dr. Haynes has treated young children (7+ years old) to older adults (80+ years old) in individual, couples, and family therapy. Dr. Haynes specializes in treating adolescents and young adults.
Deciding to pursue therapy can be a big step. Some days you feel you need help, the next your convinced you can handle it all on your own. Ambivalence is normal; you don't need to be 100% ready. As your therapist, I strive to be authentic, compassionate, and honest with my clients. My goal is to provide a place where you feel comfortable being yourself. As a team, we'll identify what is working and where you may want change, we'll prioritize goals, and find tools to aid you in reaching those goals. With kindness, patience, and effort, change and recovery are within your reach.
Deciding to pursue therapy can be a big step. Some days you feel you need help, the next your convinced you can handle it all on your own. Ambivalence is normal; you don't need to be 100% ready. As your therapist, I strive to be authentic, compassionate, and honest with my clients. My goal is to provide a place where you feel comfortable being yourself. As a team, we'll identify what is working and where you may want change, we'll prioritize goals, and find tools to aid you in reaching those goals. With kindness, patience, and effort, change and recovery are within your reach.
Kari A Barker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
Waitlist for new clients
Having emotions be in the driver seat of one’s actions can lead to misery and suffering. I am passionate about helping clients gain control over their emotions and actions so that they can build their life that is worth living. I have over 19 years of experience working with adults, adolescences, couples and families. My approach is balancing validation and acceptance with a push to change so that one can achieve the life and relationships one wants. While providing a non-judgmental, collaborative environment, clients can reconnect to their values, set goals, and problem solve behaviors needed to achieve their life worth living
Having emotions be in the driver seat of one’s actions can lead to misery and suffering. I am passionate about helping clients gain control over their emotions and actions so that they can build their life that is worth living. I have over 19 years of experience working with adults, adolescences, couples and families. My approach is balancing validation and acceptance with a push to change so that one can achieve the life and relationships one wants. While providing a non-judgmental, collaborative environment, clients can reconnect to their values, set goals, and problem solve behaviors needed to achieve their life worth living
Michael has a group practice currently available for phone and video sessions. Michael and his therapists use evidence-based, humanistic, cognitive behavioral and eclectic treatments for depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use disorders, adolescent turmoil, trauma, transitions, grief, self esteem, and other life challenges. The team enjoys working with adults, adolescents and couples. The team uses a non-judgmental, caring, and often uplifting approach that includes mindfulness and an appreciation and respect for diverse clientele, ethnicity, spiritual/religious, orientation and identity issues.
Michael has a group practice currently available for phone and video sessions. Michael and his therapists use evidence-based, humanistic, cognitive behavioral and eclectic treatments for depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use disorders, adolescent turmoil, trauma, transitions, grief, self esteem, and other life challenges. The team enjoys working with adults, adolescents and couples. The team uses a non-judgmental, caring, and often uplifting approach that includes mindfulness and an appreciation and respect for diverse clientele, ethnicity, spiritual/religious, orientation and identity issues.
I'll help you rewrite your trauma story with faith-integrated, evidence-based healing. As a therapist who's walked through the darkness of personal losses, I offer more than sympathy—I'll help guide you toward the light of resilience and renewed purpose. Whether you're a grieving parent, a young person battling inner demons, or someone trapped in cycle of addiction, I see your pain and I'm here to help you find your way back to yourself. In our sessions together, we'll create a safe haven where your experiences are validated and your strength to face them is supported.
I'll help you rewrite your trauma story with faith-integrated, evidence-based healing. As a therapist who's walked through the darkness of personal losses, I offer more than sympathy—I'll help guide you toward the light of resilience and renewed purpose. Whether you're a grieving parent, a young person battling inner demons, or someone trapped in cycle of addiction, I see your pain and I'm here to help you find your way back to yourself. In our sessions together, we'll create a safe haven where your experiences are validated and your strength to face them is supported.
Sankofa Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
Ms. N is an AMFT with over a decade of experience. Ms.N understands the complexities surrounding mental health, addiction and trauma. She implements a variety of evidence-based modalities and theories to provide compassionate care to adults, families, couples and children. Her approach to therapy is centered around celebrating each client’s unique strengths and helping them harness these to overcome challenges. Her specialties include trauma, families, couples, addiction, children, and dual diagnosis. Ms.N is dedicated to helping people heal and improve their overall well-being through individualized counseling services.
Ms. N is an AMFT with over a decade of experience. Ms.N understands the complexities surrounding mental health, addiction and trauma. She implements a variety of evidence-based modalities and theories to provide compassionate care to adults, families, couples and children. Her approach to therapy is centered around celebrating each client’s unique strengths and helping them harness these to overcome challenges. Her specialties include trauma, families, couples, addiction, children, and dual diagnosis. Ms.N is dedicated to helping people heal and improve their overall well-being through individualized counseling services.
Dr. Carol Francis & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, CHT, MFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic & successful? Feel stuck, blocked, uncertain, discouraged? Afraid of public speaking or socializing at work? Suffer awful abuse? Have you and your partner been fighting? Need to learn to solve problems in your team?
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic & successful? Feel stuck, blocked, uncertain, discouraged? Afraid of public speaking or socializing at work? Suffer awful abuse? Have you and your partner been fighting? Need to learn to solve problems in your team?
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Alexandra Armas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
It is my hope to walk alongside you on your journey toward self discovery. Whether you are seeking help exploring a current or past issue, soul searching, or just looking for someone to talk to, the therapy room is a safe place to grow. When experiencing pain in relationships or feeling alone, beginning this road toward healing can seem daunting. There is courage in reaching out for support to restore your heart, body, and mind. I am committed to accompanying you in building secure and fulfilling relationships, providing warm and empathic services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
It is my hope to walk alongside you on your journey toward self discovery. Whether you are seeking help exploring a current or past issue, soul searching, or just looking for someone to talk to, the therapy room is a safe place to grow. When experiencing pain in relationships or feeling alone, beginning this road toward healing can seem daunting. There is courage in reaching out for support to restore your heart, body, and mind. I am committed to accompanying you in building secure and fulfilling relationships, providing warm and empathic services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
My name is Wesley Ervin, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living in small town Lemoore, California. I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and queer identity. I work with queer therapy, geek therapy, and an eclectic approach including CCT, CBT, and EFT. I enjoy working with all sorts of clients but tend to be a better fit for queer clients and those who enjoy nerdy interests. I have experience working with a variety of identities withing the LGBTQ+ community, and especially enjoy working with my gender expansive siblings to help them with their transitions.
My name is Wesley Ervin, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living in small town Lemoore, California. I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and queer identity. I work with queer therapy, geek therapy, and an eclectic approach including CCT, CBT, and EFT. I enjoy working with all sorts of clients but tend to be a better fit for queer clients and those who enjoy nerdy interests. I have experience working with a variety of identities withing the LGBTQ+ community, and especially enjoy working with my gender expansive siblings to help them with their transitions.
Feeling lost in the shadows of life? As someone who's navigated the darkness of physical disabilities and identity crises, I understand the weight of feeling stuck. Together, we'll illuminate your path to self-discovery and healing. My approach blends attachment-based psychotherapy with mindfulness techniques, creating a safe space for you to explore your deepest fears and greatest hopes. Whether you're grappling with trauma, relationship issues, or a sense of purposelessness, I'm here to guide you towards the life you deserve.
Feeling lost in the shadows of life? As someone who's navigated the darkness of physical disabilities and identity crises, I understand the weight of feeling stuck. Together, we'll illuminate your path to self-discovery and healing. My approach blends attachment-based psychotherapy with mindfulness techniques, creating a safe space for you to explore your deepest fears and greatest hopes. Whether you're grappling with trauma, relationship issues, or a sense of purposelessness, I'm here to guide you towards the life you deserve.
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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.