Self-Harming Therapists in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Gallegos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Online Only)
If difficult life experiences have left you feeling stuck, worried, hopeless, angry or overwhelmed, we can work together to bring change to your life. I specialize in working with people who have experienced interpersonal traumas (i.e., emotional, physical, sexual abuse, grief, etc.) and systemic traumas (i.e., racism, homophobia, sexism, etc.). My first priority is building a trusting, safe relationship with you in a non-judgmental environment. I use cutting edge mind/body treatment modalities that empower you to understand your relationship patterns and why you think, feel, and behave the way you do.
If difficult life experiences have left you feeling stuck, worried, hopeless, angry or overwhelmed, we can work together to bring change to your life. I specialize in working with people who have experienced interpersonal traumas (i.e., emotional, physical, sexual abuse, grief, etc.) and systemic traumas (i.e., racism, homophobia, sexism, etc.). My first priority is building a trusting, safe relationship with you in a non-judgmental environment. I use cutting edge mind/body treatment modalities that empower you to understand your relationship patterns and why you think, feel, and behave the way you do.
Monique España
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Online Only)
Ever wanted to break the cycle of trauma? Now is the time. As a daughter of immigrant parents, a working mother, and a wife, I can see your resiliency and grit. Getting to this point has been challenging, but guess what? You're doing it. With over 15 years of working in this field, I have the skills to provide high-quality individual therapy and develop comprehensive goals tailored to each client's unique needs. I have dedicated myself to improving the lives of individuals struggling with an array of mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, low self-esteem, etc.) and with a diverse set of backgrounds.
Ever wanted to break the cycle of trauma? Now is the time. As a daughter of immigrant parents, a working mother, and a wife, I can see your resiliency and grit. Getting to this point has been challenging, but guess what? You're doing it. With over 15 years of working in this field, I have the skills to provide high-quality individual therapy and develop comprehensive goals tailored to each client's unique needs. I have dedicated myself to improving the lives of individuals struggling with an array of mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, low self-esteem, etc.) and with a diverse set of backgrounds.
Shelly Elia-Shaul
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
I am an associate marriage and family therapist working with kids, teens, and adults. I help clients with trauma and complex trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, identity issues, and eating disorders. Additionally, I enjoy working with highly sensitive and neurodivergent kids and teens going through relational, personal and academic challenges.
I am an associate marriage and family therapist working with kids, teens, and adults. I help clients with trauma and complex trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, identity issues, and eating disorders. Additionally, I enjoy working with highly sensitive and neurodivergent kids and teens going through relational, personal and academic challenges.
Pear Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Seeking therapy is a brave and meaningful step forward! I have been a practicing mental health clinician for the past decade. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and mood disorders. Working together is an exciting journey inwards, where we can name and reshape patterns which drain your energy and really get under the symptoms which hold you back.
Seeking therapy is a brave and meaningful step forward! I have been a practicing mental health clinician for the past decade. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and mood disorders. Working together is an exciting journey inwards, where we can name and reshape patterns which drain your energy and really get under the symptoms which hold you back.
I like to be real with people. I find the best way to work with individuals and couples is to be present, ask the right questions, and give honest feedback. Whether you are coming to therapy for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss, past trauma, or anything else, I want to explore who you are, how your life experiences have affected you and your relationships, ways in which those experiences keep replaying themselves, and how to get you out of the cycle. My approach is to provide a comfortable and real space to talk, explore and work on feeling better.
I like to be real with people. I find the best way to work with individuals and couples is to be present, ask the right questions, and give honest feedback. Whether you are coming to therapy for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss, past trauma, or anything else, I want to explore who you are, how your life experiences have affected you and your relationships, ways in which those experiences keep replaying themselves, and how to get you out of the cycle. My approach is to provide a comfortable and real space to talk, explore and work on feeling better.
Nina Gonzaga
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Online Only)
I hold the sacredness of authenticity, humaning alongside other humans. I focus on working with women, particularly women of color, to show up to the brutal, sweaty, and liberating work of tending to your life while challenging oppressive systems that want humans to stay small. Together, we examine trauma and pain with self-compassion, address avoidance, build vocabulary around emotions to expand your knowing, and work together to enrich relational bonds. I would love to hold space for you! I am licensed and available to work with residents of California and Washington.
I hold the sacredness of authenticity, humaning alongside other humans. I focus on working with women, particularly women of color, to show up to the brutal, sweaty, and liberating work of tending to your life while challenging oppressive systems that want humans to stay small. Together, we examine trauma and pain with self-compassion, address avoidance, build vocabulary around emotions to expand your knowing, and work together to enrich relational bonds. I would love to hold space for you! I am licensed and available to work with residents of California and Washington.
Janelle Malak
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
My clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They experience anxiety, depression, and hopelessness as a result of the rut they're in, yet they fear change. My clients are introspective and want someone to walk beside them as they navigate a new path in life - whether they are feeling burned out in their career, struggling as new parents, navigating a separation, or recommitting to their relationship.
My clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They experience anxiety, depression, and hopelessness as a result of the rut they're in, yet they fear change. My clients are introspective and want someone to walk beside them as they navigate a new path in life - whether they are feeling burned out in their career, struggling as new parents, navigating a separation, or recommitting to their relationship.
Samuel Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Online Only)
Avoid or control: these are the two ways you’ve coped with your experiences. And you’re resilient! Your strategy has worked—at least it used to work… Now, you’re realizing you’re reacting to your trauma in ways that are no longer helpful. You’re shaming yourself, isolating, and shutting down, and you frequently find yourself back to that familiar numbness. Even if you’re able to identify these maladaptive patterns, nothing you’ve tried seems to change anything. You wonder if this is just how life is going to be, as everything continues to spiral out of control. You need to feel safe, but you don’t know how.
Avoid or control: these are the two ways you’ve coped with your experiences. And you’re resilient! Your strategy has worked—at least it used to work… Now, you’re realizing you’re reacting to your trauma in ways that are no longer helpful. You’re shaming yourself, isolating, and shutting down, and you frequently find yourself back to that familiar numbness. Even if you’re able to identify these maladaptive patterns, nothing you’ve tried seems to change anything. You wonder if this is just how life is going to be, as everything continues to spiral out of control. You need to feel safe, but you don’t know how.
Jade Tree Holistic Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Jade Tree is a collective of psychotherapists who offer holistic, professional, artful, compassionate therapy for adults, couples and adolescents. We tailor our caring, hands-on approach to each client, and our aim is to help you become the person you want to be. We believe that real lasting change is possible, and we have the skill and dedication to help you get there.
Jade Tree is a collective of psychotherapists who offer holistic, professional, artful, compassionate therapy for adults, couples and adolescents. We tailor our caring, hands-on approach to each client, and our aim is to help you become the person you want to be. We believe that real lasting change is possible, and we have the skill and dedication to help you get there.
Kimberly C Wong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
I believe creating safety within a non-judgmental environment is crucial to begin the journey of self-exploration, recovery and healing. Each person has their own unique set of beliefs, experiences and needs. Working together, we identify the goals and direction of therapy. In my work with individuals and couples I use a feminist, empowerment-focused and collaborative approach. As a guide in my clients' journeys, I help clients face their challenges and find ways to move through them. I know the path can be difficult at times, and I look forward to working with those ready to explore those next steps.
I believe creating safety within a non-judgmental environment is crucial to begin the journey of self-exploration, recovery and healing. Each person has their own unique set of beliefs, experiences and needs. Working together, we identify the goals and direction of therapy. In my work with individuals and couples I use a feminist, empowerment-focused and collaborative approach. As a guide in my clients' journeys, I help clients face their challenges and find ways to move through them. I know the path can be difficult at times, and I look forward to working with those ready to explore those next steps.
Debra Padmini Bergman Therapy For The Soul
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Therapy is a process of self-discovery that often entails delving into past relationships and trauma to uncover their affect on our relationships with ourselves, our families and the outside world. My work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families is designed to restore trust, joy & zest and to develop meaningful connections and skills to thrive-mindfulness, authenticity & inner strength. As a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist, I work with an attachment focused interpersonal neurobiological approach creating a safe space to nurture individuals, couples and families in any orientation or socio-economic status.
Therapy is a process of self-discovery that often entails delving into past relationships and trauma to uncover their affect on our relationships with ourselves, our families and the outside world. My work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families is designed to restore trust, joy & zest and to develop meaningful connections and skills to thrive-mindfulness, authenticity & inner strength. As a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist, I work with an attachment focused interpersonal neurobiological approach creating a safe space to nurture individuals, couples and families in any orientation or socio-economic status.
Kate Lubahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's unique history that shaped them into the person they are today. She stays curious and compassionate about all parts of the self in order to bring her clients into the person they wish to be now.
Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's unique history that shaped them into the person they are today. She stays curious and compassionate about all parts of the self in order to bring her clients into the person they wish to be now.
James Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Find ease in your relationships; with your body, with food and with yourself. Providing personalized care for adults and adolescents who are struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating; as well as working with individuals with anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and relational challenges. Trauma-informed; Weight-Inclusive & Health At Every Size approach; Intuitive Eating aligned
Find ease in your relationships; with your body, with food and with yourself. Providing personalized care for adults and adolescents who are struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating; as well as working with individuals with anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and relational challenges. Trauma-informed; Weight-Inclusive & Health At Every Size approach; Intuitive Eating aligned
Kristi Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Hello! I went into Clinical Social Work after a brief career in marketing and have been licensed and practicing in this field for the past 20 years. I was trained in the Strengths-Based model of social work. I consider my therapeutic approach to be Transpersonal in that I focus on mind, body, and spiritual elements in improving our mental health and wellness. I work with clients to determine their thought patterns and incorporate somatic practice and mindfulness to enhance well-being.
Hello! I went into Clinical Social Work after a brief career in marketing and have been licensed and practicing in this field for the past 20 years. I was trained in the Strengths-Based model of social work. I consider my therapeutic approach to be Transpersonal in that I focus on mind, body, and spiritual elements in improving our mental health and wellness. I work with clients to determine their thought patterns and incorporate somatic practice and mindfulness to enhance well-being.
Cindy L Claflin
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Online Only)
Welcome, my name is Cindy. Life is not always easy, and we all need support at some point in our lives. Let me help. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress or any other challenges I would love the opportunity to help you find balance in your life, and to set goals to obtain peace and harmony. The decision to seek therapy is not an easy step but it is the first step to wellness and I am here to help you through the process. I provide a safe, non- judgmental environment, support and guidance through this therapeutic process. Call me and let's get you started on the path to wellness. Excepting new clients.
Welcome, my name is Cindy. Life is not always easy, and we all need support at some point in our lives. Let me help. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress or any other challenges I would love the opportunity to help you find balance in your life, and to set goals to obtain peace and harmony. The decision to seek therapy is not an easy step but it is the first step to wellness and I am here to help you through the process. I provide a safe, non- judgmental environment, support and guidance through this therapeutic process. Call me and let's get you started on the path to wellness. Excepting new clients.
Alexandra Rusu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Hi there! I'm Alexandra Rusu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (125886) in California. I specialize in working with couples and individuals. My approach to therapy has always been meeting clients where they are. I pride myself on my non-judgmental approach and am here to listen to you deeply with compassion and patience. I often find myself working with people experiencing anxiety or depression due to various life circumstances. As well as couples looking for better relationships.
Hi there! I'm Alexandra Rusu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (125886) in California. I specialize in working with couples and individuals. My approach to therapy has always been meeting clients where they are. I pride myself on my non-judgmental approach and am here to listen to you deeply with compassion and patience. I often find myself working with people experiencing anxiety or depression due to various life circumstances. As well as couples looking for better relationships.
Heather Buchheim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
How you feel towards yourself can profoundly impact your relationships, work, school, and more. And a lot can make it hard to feel your best. You might be: Exhausted by a relentless self-critical voice...Considering your next steps to feel authentically aligned with your gender and sexuality...Struggling with boundaries and people-pleasing... Stressed and stuck in your closest relationships...Curious about non-monogamy but unsure where to start...Looking for nonjudgmental guidance navigating dynamics within polyamory and kink — not to mention managing all of this under capitalism. No wonder you'd like support!
How you feel towards yourself can profoundly impact your relationships, work, school, and more. And a lot can make it hard to feel your best. You might be: Exhausted by a relentless self-critical voice...Considering your next steps to feel authentically aligned with your gender and sexuality...Struggling with boundaries and people-pleasing... Stressed and stuck in your closest relationships...Curious about non-monogamy but unsure where to start...Looking for nonjudgmental guidance navigating dynamics within polyamory and kink — not to mention managing all of this under capitalism. No wonder you'd like support!
Janet Murillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Hi! My name is Janet Murillo, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people struggling with challenges reach their full potential. I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and growth. I have been practicing therapy for over 8 years, and I work with a wide range of clients in different age groups. I specialize in helping people ages 12 and up cope with a wide range of challenges, such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Hi! My name is Janet Murillo, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people struggling with challenges reach their full potential. I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and growth. I have been practicing therapy for over 8 years, and I work with a wide range of clients in different age groups. I specialize in helping people ages 12 and up cope with a wide range of challenges, such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Susan Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
I am a therapist who is experienced in using CBT, COD, Brief Therapy, PTSD, Trauma, Grief and Loss, DBT, and Biopsychosocial therapeutic modalities. Understanding where you, the client, is now, in your quest for answers and help for your therapy needs, is where we start. I have experience in helping adults and older adults in identifying the real issues and finding answers that will help to allow for a more enlightened and often calmer existence.
I am a therapist who is experienced in using CBT, COD, Brief Therapy, PTSD, Trauma, Grief and Loss, DBT, and Biopsychosocial therapeutic modalities. Understanding where you, the client, is now, in your quest for answers and help for your therapy needs, is where we start. I have experience in helping adults and older adults in identifying the real issues and finding answers that will help to allow for a more enlightened and often calmer existence.
Monique Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Online Only)
As a one-stop, fully-resourced clinician, I am honored to empower others to heal and evolve into their most actualized selves. With expertise in various modalities, including EMDR, I focus on addressing trauma and emotional challenges while promoting overall well-being. My training in psychology and the spiritual sciences of energy medicine allows me to explore healing from a multidimensional perspective, integrating cognitive, behavioral, and energetic approaches. I believe in confronting healing from every facet, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support on their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth.
As a one-stop, fully-resourced clinician, I am honored to empower others to heal and evolve into their most actualized selves. With expertise in various modalities, including EMDR, I focus on addressing trauma and emotional challenges while promoting overall well-being. My training in psychology and the spiritual sciences of energy medicine allows me to explore healing from a multidimensional perspective, integrating cognitive, behavioral, and energetic approaches. I believe in confronting healing from every facet, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support on their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth.
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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.