Self-Harming Therapists in Watertown, CT
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Mindful Healing, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
We specialize in working with teens ages 12-30 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, and self-esteem.
Does your teen struggle with feeling alone, misunderstood, or weird? Do they have difficulty managing their emotions, have outbursts, or just stay in bed sometimes? At Mindful Healing we are a team of teen experts that help teens learn to develop coping skills and accept themselves just the way they are in a place that was designed just for them. Our therapists help teens and young adults experientially gain the tools they need to make lasting changes in their lives. We offer individual and group therapy for teens and young adults with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, self-expression and trauma informed practices.
We specialize in working with teens ages 12-30 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, and self-esteem.
Does your teen struggle with feeling alone, misunderstood, or weird? Do they have difficulty managing their emotions, have outbursts, or just stay in bed sometimes? At Mindful Healing we are a team of teen experts that help teens learn to develop coping skills and accept themselves just the way they are in a place that was designed just for them. Our therapists help teens and young adults experientially gain the tools they need to make lasting changes in their lives. We offer individual and group therapy for teens and young adults with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, self-expression and trauma informed practices.
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Mindful Steps LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years in the field. I have a down to earth balanced approach and do my best to engage people in distress in a calm and productive manner. My approach is to work with clients at their own pace on the goals they want to work on focusing on taking forward moving steps in their lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years in the field. I have a down to earth balanced approach and do my best to engage people in distress in a calm and productive manner. My approach is to work with clients at their own pace on the goals they want to work on focusing on taking forward moving steps in their lives.
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Kendra Cole
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795 (Online Only)
Hi there, are you ready to change your pathway? Let's do it together! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in post partum mothers, adolescents, individuals and couples. I believe everyone is capable of change and it is my privilege to walk along side you as you begin your therapeutic journey.
Hi there, are you ready to change your pathway? Let's do it together! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in post partum mothers, adolescents, individuals and couples. I believe everyone is capable of change and it is my privilege to walk along side you as you begin your therapeutic journey.
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Allison Tilki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
Life's journey can be rewarding, and highly challenging. Some phases, such as adolescence and young adulthood, can present more "downs" than "ups." This is a time of immense change and uncertainty that can easily feel overwhelming. Most of the clients I see need help determining their individual needs and building goals that align with them. By utilizing evidence-based tools I work alongside teens as they build skills to aide them in their journey towards healing, self-discovery, and lasting change.
Life's journey can be rewarding, and highly challenging. Some phases, such as adolescence and young adulthood, can present more "downs" than "ups." This is a time of immense change and uncertainty that can easily feel overwhelming. Most of the clients I see need help determining their individual needs and building goals that align with them. By utilizing evidence-based tools I work alongside teens as they build skills to aide them in their journey towards healing, self-discovery, and lasting change.
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Nicole Salisbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Life can be challenging and everyone deserves support. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 7 years of experience in a variety of settings including in-home, outpatient, and school based. I truly believe the most important part of therapy is a strong rapport. I use empathy, humor, and open mindedness to create a genuine connection and peaceful environment for my clients.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Life can be challenging and everyone deserves support. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 7 years of experience in a variety of settings including in-home, outpatient, and school based. I truly believe the most important part of therapy is a strong rapport. I use empathy, humor, and open mindedness to create a genuine connection and peaceful environment for my clients.
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Flowing River Counseling, LLC (Evette Corujo-Aird)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795
My goal is to provide you with compassionate, skilled, responsive counseling. I will work as hard as I expect you to work and we will reach your goals together.
My goal is to provide you with compassionate, skilled, responsive counseling. I will work as hard as I expect you to work and we will reach your goals together.
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Catherine Meneses-Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
I am a compassionate and dedicated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT therapist for teens and young adults, with a specialty in ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I creates a safe and understanding environment where adolescents facing challenges can thrive. My expertise in DBT equips teens with invaluable emotional regulation and coping skills. My approach tailors strategies to individual needs, with the goal of empowering neurodivergent people to navigate life's complexities. Through empathy and evidence-based practices, my goal is to help you embrace your own strengths and build a happy, fulfilling life.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT therapist for teens and young adults, with a specialty in ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I creates a safe and understanding environment where adolescents facing challenges can thrive. My expertise in DBT equips teens with invaluable emotional regulation and coping skills. My approach tailors strategies to individual needs, with the goal of empowering neurodivergent people to navigate life's complexities. Through empathy and evidence-based practices, my goal is to help you embrace your own strengths and build a happy, fulfilling life.
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Nicole Martino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795 (Online Only)
I'm Nicole, an LPC licensed in CT with extensive experience in providing diverse services for children and adolescents. In addition to offering outpatient therapy, I serve as a Trauma Therapist in a residential setting for adolescents with co-occurring disorders. With a focus on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, my integrative and creative approach ensures a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients. Whether addressing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues, trauma, eating disorders, or anger management, I am dedicated to supporting clients in overcoming life's challenges.
I'm Nicole, an LPC licensed in CT with extensive experience in providing diverse services for children and adolescents. In addition to offering outpatient therapy, I serve as a Trauma Therapist in a residential setting for adolescents with co-occurring disorders. With a focus on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, my integrative and creative approach ensures a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients. Whether addressing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues, trauma, eating disorders, or anger management, I am dedicated to supporting clients in overcoming life's challenges.
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MGR Wellness is comprised of two Licensed Professional Counselors, George Rehkamp and Marisa Mastrianno. We offer individual, family and couples counseling sessions for all ages. We provide support for those coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use and relational issues. In an effort to better serve our clients in addition to face to face counseling we also offer Telehealth services. Please contact us if you have questions regarding counseling services or would like to set up an appointment.
MGR Wellness is comprised of two Licensed Professional Counselors, George Rehkamp and Marisa Mastrianno. We offer individual, family and couples counseling sessions for all ages. We provide support for those coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use and relational issues. In an effort to better serve our clients in addition to face to face counseling we also offer Telehealth services. Please contact us if you have questions regarding counseling services or would like to set up an appointment.
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Lianna Tsangarides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDBT
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795 (Online Only)
Does your teen struggle with negative self-talk and overwhelming emotions? As a parent, are you tired of watching your teen struggle and not know how to help? Does it feel like everything you do or say is wrong or makes things worse? Being a teenager is hard and many teenagers cope with self-harm, school avoidance, mood swings, risky behaviors, worry thoughts or depression. You've tried everything you can think of to support them and nothing seems to be working. I can help!
Does your teen struggle with negative self-talk and overwhelming emotions? As a parent, are you tired of watching your teen struggle and not know how to help? Does it feel like everything you do or say is wrong or makes things worse? Being a teenager is hard and many teenagers cope with self-harm, school avoidance, mood swings, risky behaviors, worry thoughts or depression. You've tried everything you can think of to support them and nothing seems to be working. I can help!
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Artlighten LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC, ATR-BC, CLAT
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795
Are you experiencing imbalance, anxiety, depression, unwanted emotions or thoughts, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes, or taking control of your life? Are you concerned for a child or spouse and aren't sure how to help them? This can feel overwhelming and impossible to solve. This dwelling is not a permanent place and you can be relieved of this. With my expertise in combining talk therapy with art therapy, I can guide you in opening new doors to mindfulness, self-expression and healing. Art Therapists are trained extensively in the use of art materials so that you may use them in a safe and healing manner.
Are you experiencing imbalance, anxiety, depression, unwanted emotions or thoughts, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes, or taking control of your life? Are you concerned for a child or spouse and aren't sure how to help them? This can feel overwhelming and impossible to solve. This dwelling is not a permanent place and you can be relieved of this. With my expertise in combining talk therapy with art therapy, I can guide you in opening new doors to mindfulness, self-expression and healing. Art Therapists are trained extensively in the use of art materials so that you may use them in a safe and healing manner.
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Becca Weinberger
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MAATC, LPC-A, ATR
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795
Becca (she/her) is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) specializing in helping individuals, families, and couples navigate a variety of mental health concerns. She is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all clients. With a wealth of experience, Becca focuses on addressing eating disorders, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, and treating mood disorders.
Becca (she/her) is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) specializing in helping individuals, families, and couples navigate a variety of mental health concerns. She is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all clients. With a wealth of experience, Becca focuses on addressing eating disorders, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, and treating mood disorders.
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Every one of us are complex beings, influenced by our parents, the prevailing culture, our peers, and the social institutions we encounter. We are also carrying the weight of traumatic experiences both small and great. Integrative therapy with a relational focus helps the client develop and realize their true selves, devoid of unwanted influences. This therapy is a journey built on trust and mutual respect. In couples work, we learn how past family scripts effect the marriage. Often times, family members pass these family mantras to their children unknowingly, which results in their depression and anxiety.
Every one of us are complex beings, influenced by our parents, the prevailing culture, our peers, and the social institutions we encounter. We are also carrying the weight of traumatic experiences both small and great. Integrative therapy with a relational focus helps the client develop and realize their true selves, devoid of unwanted influences. This therapy is a journey built on trust and mutual respect. In couples work, we learn how past family scripts effect the marriage. Often times, family members pass these family mantras to their children unknowingly, which results in their depression and anxiety.
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Deborah A Oberman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW , MBA, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06779 (Online Only)
I have been in private practice for over 30 years and believe that people can truly change their lives. People can take very difficult experiences in their lives and use them to develop a more meaningful life. I draw from my own experiences while I work with my clients and believe that change can happen at any age. People can use grief, loss, trauma and life's most difficult experiences to develop meaning that they may never have had. Finding your own spirituality and your own style of coping is what makes it unique.
I have been in private practice for over 30 years and believe that people can truly change their lives. People can take very difficult experiences in their lives and use them to develop a more meaningful life. I draw from my own experiences while I work with my clients and believe that change can happen at any age. People can use grief, loss, trauma and life's most difficult experiences to develop meaning that they may never have had. Finding your own spirituality and your own style of coping is what makes it unique.
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Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life and career, or of more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors.
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life and career, or of more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors.
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Are you having a difficult time with your child? Do you feel like you have tried everything and nothing is working? I have worked with children, adolescents, and families for many years. My goal is to help your child learn the skills to communicate their thoughts and feelings to help reduce their problem behavior. Through our work together, we will work as a team to get you all back on track to a healthy relationship.
Are you having a difficult time with your child? Do you feel like you have tried everything and nothing is working? I have worked with children, adolescents, and families for many years. My goal is to help your child learn the skills to communicate their thoughts and feelings to help reduce their problem behavior. Through our work together, we will work as a team to get you all back on track to a healthy relationship.
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Hop Brook Counseling Center, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795
Taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be challenging, but finding the right provider doesn't need to be. At Hop Brook Counseling Center our providers are passionate about empowering you to learn strategies for growth and healing. Our team of fully licensed mental health professionals has a wide array of specialties and backgrounds, and we always work to match you with the therapist most equipped to support your personal goals. Hop Brook provides a supportive, safe, non judgmental environment with both in person and telehealth options for counseling and medication visits.
Taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be challenging, but finding the right provider doesn't need to be. At Hop Brook Counseling Center our providers are passionate about empowering you to learn strategies for growth and healing. Our team of fully licensed mental health professionals has a wide array of specialties and backgrounds, and we always work to match you with the therapist most equipped to support your personal goals. Hop Brook provides a supportive, safe, non judgmental environment with both in person and telehealth options for counseling and medication visits.
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Life’s battles are not meant to be fought on your own. Anxiety, depression, mood swings, daily stress, relationship issues, loss, transitions..things aren’t always easy, and there is no shame in reaching out for help! I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, having a supportive environment during these hard times can make a world of difference. Leave therapy sessions feeling lighter, more relaxed, and confident with the tools we will build and coping skills you will learn.
Life’s battles are not meant to be fought on your own. Anxiety, depression, mood swings, daily stress, relationship issues, loss, transitions..things aren’t always easy, and there is no shame in reaching out for help! I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, having a supportive environment during these hard times can make a world of difference. Leave therapy sessions feeling lighter, more relaxed, and confident with the tools we will build and coping skills you will learn.
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Accepting New Clients for in-person and Telehealth appointments! Insurance accepted. I am a Master's Level Social Worker at Western Connecticut Counseling. I also have worked at Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital for the past 3 years. This experience has provided me with the clinical training to work with adults of all ages, in different stages of their lives and all gender, sexual orientation, identity, race, religion, and socioeconomic status. I can help you navigate life transitions, relationship struggles, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and any other challenge you are facing.
Accepting New Clients for in-person and Telehealth appointments! Insurance accepted. I am a Master's Level Social Worker at Western Connecticut Counseling. I also have worked at Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital for the past 3 years. This experience has provided me with the clinical training to work with adults of all ages, in different stages of their lives and all gender, sexual orientation, identity, race, religion, and socioeconomic status. I can help you navigate life transitions, relationship struggles, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and any other challenge you are facing.
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Dr. Barrie Birge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, DMFT, CHyp
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795
If you or your relationship feels stuck and need help breaking harmful, recursive patterns (usually generational) to feel loving, prosperous, and healthy, reach out. Because once you grasp that your personal beliefs (again, often generational) create your emotions and that those emotions result in your behaviors, you can transform yourself and your relationships. I will help you replace outdated negative beliefs with healthy new ones. You will learn how to communicate and express emotions effectively. You will learn how to navigate life by becoming aware that you are playing the game of life; you just need to understand the rules.
If you or your relationship feels stuck and need help breaking harmful, recursive patterns (usually generational) to feel loving, prosperous, and healthy, reach out. Because once you grasp that your personal beliefs (again, often generational) create your emotions and that those emotions result in your behaviors, you can transform yourself and your relationships. I will help you replace outdated negative beliefs with healthy new ones. You will learn how to communicate and express emotions effectively. You will learn how to navigate life by becoming aware that you are playing the game of life; you just need to understand the rules.
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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.