Self-Harming Therapists in Westport, MA
Miriam R. Silverstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westport, MA 02790 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Healing begins in the relationship - this is the very foundation of my practice. It can be scary to share the most vulnerable parts of ourselves. I believe in building a foundation of trust, acceptance and meeting clients where they are at. Wherever you are in your journey, I am here to guide you to your truth, whatever that means for you. I have worked with adults at various points in their lives utilizing several modalities, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT and psychodynamic therapy. Together, we will find an approach that is tailored to you.
Healing begins in the relationship - this is the very foundation of my practice. It can be scary to share the most vulnerable parts of ourselves. I believe in building a foundation of trust, acceptance and meeting clients where they are at. Wherever you are in your journey, I am here to guide you to your truth, whatever that means for you. I have worked with adults at various points in their lives utilizing several modalities, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT and psychodynamic therapy. Together, we will find an approach that is tailored to you.
David DeMello
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westport, MA 02790
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.
Welcome! My name is Elizabeth Cruz, a compassionate therapist, fluent in Spanish and dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys. My approach is centered on meeting people where they are and providing a nurturing and supportive environment where clients can openly share and address their struggles. I specialize in both adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bereavement, and support in navigating life’s challenges and changes. I aim to empower my clients, helping them find balance and peace through every season of life. I look forward to walking alongside you on your path to well-being!
Welcome! My name is Elizabeth Cruz, a compassionate therapist, fluent in Spanish and dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys. My approach is centered on meeting people where they are and providing a nurturing and supportive environment where clients can openly share and address their struggles. I specialize in both adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bereavement, and support in navigating life’s challenges and changes. I aim to empower my clients, helping them find balance and peace through every season of life. I look forward to walking alongside you on your path to well-being!
Susan Beavan Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, MA 02790
Congratulations for choosing to enter into therapy! It is not easy to accept that life has become unmanageable and that you need help. Through our partnership you will learn new ways of responding to your feelings and your problems. We will work to identify what is working in your life and what is not and how all your experiences have molded you into who you are today. It is my honor to share your journey with you. Please send Inquires via email.
Congratulations for choosing to enter into therapy! It is not easy to accept that life has become unmanageable and that you need help. Through our partnership you will learn new ways of responding to your feelings and your problems. We will work to identify what is working in your life and what is not and how all your experiences have molded you into who you are today. It is my honor to share your journey with you. Please send Inquires via email.
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.
Shannon has over a decade of experience helping clients manage and heal through anxiety, depression, trauma or overall distress. She has deep understanding of how to transform suffering into strength by using skilled inquiry in talk therapy as well as the creative process. Through working with Shannon, clients can better understand themselves and their potential. This is because Shannon has both professional and personal experience using various forms of self-expression to help her clients address complex and difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences and dialogue with them in order to make them more manageable.
Shannon has over a decade of experience helping clients manage and heal through anxiety, depression, trauma or overall distress. She has deep understanding of how to transform suffering into strength by using skilled inquiry in talk therapy as well as the creative process. Through working with Shannon, clients can better understand themselves and their potential. This is because Shannon has both professional and personal experience using various forms of self-expression to help her clients address complex and difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences and dialogue with them in order to make them more manageable.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Tranquil Wellness where your journey to better mental health and overall well-being begins. We are dedicated to creating a warm, inviting environment where individuals of all ages can find the support and guidance they need to navigate life’s challenges.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Tranquil Wellness where your journey to better mental health and overall well-being begins. We are dedicated to creating a warm, inviting environment where individuals of all ages can find the support and guidance they need to navigate life’s challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Self-Harming Therapists
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.