Self-Harming Therapists in Dartmouth, MA
I'm not sure I believe in an Ideal client; I think all clients are Ideal, no matter their life circumstances. Life is like a rollercoaster, and when you're going down, you may need someone to be there and help talk you through it. However, If I had to choose, it would be a client having difficulty with self-esteem, self-worth, and depressive symptoms and needing additional assistance building coping skills but expressing readiness to change.
I'm not sure I believe in an Ideal client; I think all clients are Ideal, no matter their life circumstances. Life is like a rollercoaster, and when you're going down, you may need someone to be there and help talk you through it. However, If I had to choose, it would be a client having difficulty with self-esteem, self-worth, and depressive symptoms and needing additional assistance building coping skills but expressing readiness to change.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
My ideal client struggles with trauma-related symptoms that they are willing to engage in treatment for. They want to live a fulfilled life and realize their full potential.
My ideal client struggles with trauma-related symptoms that they are willing to engage in treatment for. They want to live a fulfilled life and realize their full potential.
I enjoy working with people who are struggling with substance use, whether they are just beginning to question their use and habits or they have experienced chronic relapse and feel hopeless. I believe part of that process is ensuring they are informed of options available and helping them discover their “why.” I have experience supporting people in identifying their strengths, finding coping skills, and creating measurable, attainable goals. I am skilled at navigating treatment systems/levels of care in Massachusetts. I have experience with medical detoxification protocols and can discuss options for medication-supported treatment.
I enjoy working with people who are struggling with substance use, whether they are just beginning to question their use and habits or they have experienced chronic relapse and feel hopeless. I believe part of that process is ensuring they are informed of options available and helping them discover their “why.” I have experience supporting people in identifying their strengths, finding coping skills, and creating measurable, attainable goals. I am skilled at navigating treatment systems/levels of care in Massachusetts. I have experience with medical detoxification protocols and can discuss options for medication-supported treatment.
My ideal client would be a client who struggles to get out of toxic patterns that affect their life. For example, this client might have constant relationship issues with their significant other or someone in their family and can't seem to find ways to break that pattern. This client might also have trouble identifying and regulating their emotions and want to work on improving these relationships/areas of their life.
My ideal client would be a client who struggles to get out of toxic patterns that affect their life. For example, this client might have constant relationship issues with their significant other or someone in their family and can't seem to find ways to break that pattern. This client might also have trouble identifying and regulating their emotions and want to work on improving these relationships/areas of their life.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
As a Licensed mental health counselor for over 13 years, and experience working with individuals and families for over 27 years, I am deeply passionate about helping women navigate critical stages of their life, such as college life, relationships, transitions, family conflict and major life events such as pregnancy, birth, the postpartum time as well as grief and loss. It is my desire to come along side of those who are burdened with depression, anxiety, OCD, stress, work struggles, grief, loss or trauma to listen, walk with them, support them and also give them the tools needed to navigate this difficult time in order to be healed
As a Licensed mental health counselor for over 13 years, and experience working with individuals and families for over 27 years, I am deeply passionate about helping women navigate critical stages of their life, such as college life, relationships, transitions, family conflict and major life events such as pregnancy, birth, the postpartum time as well as grief and loss. It is my desire to come along side of those who are burdened with depression, anxiety, OCD, stress, work struggles, grief, loss or trauma to listen, walk with them, support them and also give them the tools needed to navigate this difficult time in order to be healed
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I love working with people who have come to therapy because they really want to change something about their lives that isn't working. Being in therapy takes a certain amount of courage, and those who show up openly to the experience and bravely start working are satisfying to work with. I'm also interested in those who can commit to having a real relationship in therapy. Based on my own personal and clinical experience, the development of a warm, empathic, safe relationship is key to therapeutic success.
I love working with people who have come to therapy because they really want to change something about their lives that isn't working. Being in therapy takes a certain amount of courage, and those who show up openly to the experience and bravely start working are satisfying to work with. I'm also interested in those who can commit to having a real relationship in therapy. Based on my own personal and clinical experience, the development of a warm, empathic, safe relationship is key to therapeutic success.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Ideal clients experiencing these challenges will want to grow, utilize self-reflection, and find ways to cope with personal challenges. Goals could include establishing and maintaining relationships, practicing coping skills, changing behaviors, healing from trauma, and building positive habits. By incorporating CBT and DBT techniques, I will help you develop healthier thought patterns, establish and maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others, and develop skills to manage and tolerate stress.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Ideal clients experiencing these challenges will want to grow, utilize self-reflection, and find ways to cope with personal challenges. Goals could include establishing and maintaining relationships, practicing coping skills, changing behaviors, healing from trauma, and building positive habits. By incorporating CBT and DBT techniques, I will help you develop healthier thought patterns, establish and maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others, and develop skills to manage and tolerate stress.
My ideal client is an individual facing challenges such as life transitions, stress, anxiety, or depression, who seeks guidance and support in navigating their emotions and relationships. They may be grappling with self-esteem or identity issues and are motivated to better understand their needs and feelings. Their goals include building resilience, enhancing mental well-being, fostering healthy connections with others, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. They are open to have their believes be challenged, self-help, self-reflection, and are committed to personal growth in order to develop.
My ideal client is an individual facing challenges such as life transitions, stress, anxiety, or depression, who seeks guidance and support in navigating their emotions and relationships. They may be grappling with self-esteem or identity issues and are motivated to better understand their needs and feelings. Their goals include building resilience, enhancing mental well-being, fostering healthy connections with others, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. They are open to have their believes be challenged, self-help, self-reflection, and are committed to personal growth in order to develop.
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The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment. They may have anxiety, mood disorders, or personality disorders, or they may not be sure what is underlying their experience, which I can help identify as well. The ideal clients are open to trying new methods of healing, including arts and spirituality. They are willing to trust me with their feelings and express them, whether that is verbally, through the expressive arts, or both.
The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment. They may have anxiety, mood disorders, or personality disorders, or they may not be sure what is underlying their experience, which I can help identify as well. The ideal clients are open to trying new methods of healing, including arts and spirituality. They are willing to trust me with their feelings and express them, whether that is verbally, through the expressive arts, or both.
My ideal client would be anyone genuinely looking for a change and seeking help.
My ideal client would be anyone genuinely looking for a change and seeking help.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for therapy and is committed to their own growth and well-being. This person is open to expressing themselves in therapy. This person may be experiencing challenges such as anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. The goals for therapy may be developing coping skills, healing past trauma, and increasing confidence. Needs may include empathy and validation and a need for a safe environment. I am also interested in working with people with a dual diagnosis. I can help people create treatment goals, combine different therapies, and provide community resources to support recovery.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for therapy and is committed to their own growth and well-being. This person is open to expressing themselves in therapy. This person may be experiencing challenges such as anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. The goals for therapy may be developing coping skills, healing past trauma, and increasing confidence. Needs may include empathy and validation and a need for a safe environment. I am also interested in working with people with a dual diagnosis. I can help people create treatment goals, combine different therapies, and provide community resources to support recovery.
In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I enjoy working on goals with clients that involve cognitive restructuring and skills building. Additionally, I enjoy short-term solution-focused goals.
In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I enjoy working on goals with clients that involve cognitive restructuring and skills building. Additionally, I enjoy short-term solution-focused goals.
I have a background in working with children, adolescents, and adults and has worked in various settings. I began my professional journey working with adolescents in a group home setting, moving then into a community-based outreach program supporting youth and their families, before transitioning to work with children in the school counseling environment. Recently, I have spent several years working, in various capacities, with individuals who have substance use disorders as well as co-occurring mental health issues. I have facilitated group counseling sessions, as well as individual counseling.
I have a background in working with children, adolescents, and adults and has worked in various settings. I began my professional journey working with adolescents in a group home setting, moving then into a community-based outreach program supporting youth and their families, before transitioning to work with children in the school counseling environment. Recently, I have spent several years working, in various capacities, with individuals who have substance use disorders as well as co-occurring mental health issues. I have facilitated group counseling sessions, as well as individual counseling.
Masters level Outpatient Therapist currently working at Northeast Family Services. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Alumni where I received my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and a multitude of diagnoses. My current areas of clinical focus include treating complex trauma, Substance Use, NSSI, Disorders of Sex and Gender, MIPSB, Anxiety related Disorders, Affective Disorders and Personality Disorders. I have a strengths based, person centered clinical orientation with robust knowledge in Postive Psychology.
Masters level Outpatient Therapist currently working at Northeast Family Services. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Alumni where I received my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and a multitude of diagnoses. My current areas of clinical focus include treating complex trauma, Substance Use, NSSI, Disorders of Sex and Gender, MIPSB, Anxiety related Disorders, Affective Disorders and Personality Disorders. I have a strengths based, person centered clinical orientation with robust knowledge in Postive Psychology.
David DeMello
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dartmouth, MA 02714
Waitlist for new clients
**Currently I have NO AVAILABILITY UNTIL October** **Only taking TUFTS, BCBS, or PRIVATE PAY for time being** I work with a wide range of clients and find that they become easily engaged in the therapeutic process due to the safe environment and space that is provided. Together we come up with a goal to work toward and through positive interactions, psychoeducation, and cathartic experiences much can be accomplished.
**Currently I have NO AVAILABILITY UNTIL October** **Only taking TUFTS, BCBS, or PRIVATE PAY for time being** I work with a wide range of clients and find that they become easily engaged in the therapeutic process due to the safe environment and space that is provided. Together we come up with a goal to work toward and through positive interactions, psychoeducation, and cathartic experiences much can be accomplished.
Immediate openings for morning and early afternoon; in-person and / or telehealth. Any inquiries, please send an email with type of insurance and brief reason for seeking services (i.e. anxiety, grief, sadness, etc). Life stressing you out? Emotions running high...or low? Worries getting the best of you? My goal is to provide an environment safe from judgement in an effort to support and facilitate change. I utilize an eclectic and holistic approach guided by the needs of my clients.
Immediate openings for morning and early afternoon; in-person and / or telehealth. Any inquiries, please send an email with type of insurance and brief reason for seeking services (i.e. anxiety, grief, sadness, etc). Life stressing you out? Emotions running high...or low? Worries getting the best of you? My goal is to provide an environment safe from judgement in an effort to support and facilitate change. I utilize an eclectic and holistic approach guided by the needs of my clients.
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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.