Self-Harming Therapists in Catonsville, MD
In these settings, I have had the opportunity to work with people learning to cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, risky or self-harming behaviors, and difficult life transitions.
Accepting new clients at this time. You're ready. You've been thinking about it, and you have a goal in mind. You're looking for a professional to offer guidance, give you tools, and help you stay on track. I am a therapist and art psychotherapist with years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and children with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, rape/sexual abuse, and ADHD. I have worked in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents at risk, as well as adult inpatient and general outpatient settings for adults, adolescents, and children.
In these settings, I have had the opportunity to work with people learning to cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, risky or self-harming behaviors, and difficult life transitions.
Accepting new clients at this time. You're ready. You've been thinking about it, and you have a goal in mind. You're looking for a professional to offer guidance, give you tools, and help you stay on track. I am a therapist and art psychotherapist with years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and children with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, rape/sexual abuse, and ADHD. I have worked in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents at risk, as well as adult inpatient and general outpatient settings for adults, adolescents, and children.
Whitney is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) and obtained a Master of Social Work from Morgan State University. She enjoy working with teens, adults, families, and couples in a wide range of ages. She has a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more. She enjoys working with LGBTQ+ clients including trans clients.
Whitney is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) and obtained a Master of Social Work from Morgan State University. She enjoy working with teens, adults, families, and couples in a wide range of ages. She has a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more. She enjoys working with LGBTQ+ clients including trans clients.
Stephanie Stout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Waitlist for new clients
**Currently not accepting new clients, I do have a waitlist you can be added on.** I work with clients who are ready to take charge in their lives and work towards improvements. Clients who realize that sometimes in life we need a little extra help to manage tough situations. I like working from a strengths perspective in order to help clients create goals and reach them with a set of new skills mixed with ones they already have. I want to help clients to take those next steps forward in order to make themselves happier and healthier in all aspects of life.
**Currently not accepting new clients, I do have a waitlist you can be added on.** I work with clients who are ready to take charge in their lives and work towards improvements. Clients who realize that sometimes in life we need a little extra help to manage tough situations. I like working from a strengths perspective in order to help clients create goals and reach them with a set of new skills mixed with ones they already have. I want to help clients to take those next steps forward in order to make themselves happier and healthier in all aspects of life.
I trust that finding a therapist is challenging and can be overwhelming. I am a caring, supportive, intelligent and well trained therapist. I am committed to helping people overcome challenges and pain in their lives.
I trust that finding a therapist is challenging and can be overwhelming. I am a caring, supportive, intelligent and well trained therapist. I am committed to helping people overcome challenges and pain in their lives.
Gallery of Minds LLC
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Waitlist for new clients
It is not easy being young, I know, I have been there. It can be painful when no one will listen or care about your problems, they have their own. As a native of Baltimore City, graduate of Baltimore City Schools and a retired Counselor of Baltimore City Schools, I believe I have the expertise to help others conquer obstacles in life. At the Gallery of Minds, we will listen and care. You'll learn how to cope and overcome peer pressure, bullying, anger, depression, trauma and more. If this sounds like the place for you or your child, feel free to contact me.
It is not easy being young, I know, I have been there. It can be painful when no one will listen or care about your problems, they have their own. As a native of Baltimore City, graduate of Baltimore City Schools and a retired Counselor of Baltimore City Schools, I believe I have the expertise to help others conquer obstacles in life. At the Gallery of Minds, we will listen and care. You'll learn how to cope and overcome peer pressure, bullying, anger, depression, trauma and more. If this sounds like the place for you or your child, feel free to contact me.
Alexandra Elizabeth, LCPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Immediate openings available! Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, or need someone to hear your story and validate your experiences? You are the expert on your own life, but we all get stuck sometimes. I am here to work collaboratively with you to overcome obstacles, explore and acknowledge your strengths, and help you identify and understand the meanings that you derive from life events.
Immediate openings available! Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, or need someone to hear your story and validate your experiences? You are the expert on your own life, but we all get stuck sometimes. I am here to work collaboratively with you to overcome obstacles, explore and acknowledge your strengths, and help you identify and understand the meanings that you derive from life events.
Dr. Marybeth Heather
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Its not easy to maintain your health and mental wellness. It’s important to have a knowledgeable counselor you can trust. Feeling tired, annoyed and pulled in every direction by life is exhausting. Others might view you as a goal setter but you feel like your barely swimming above water each day you wake up. Dreading Mondays and lacking joy in day to day life. Not being your true self is no longer an option. You deserve to allow health back into your life. Being your best self involves setting goals not only for your career, family and education but for the balance your desire to thrive everyday. You can become the best you today!
Its not easy to maintain your health and mental wellness. It’s important to have a knowledgeable counselor you can trust. Feeling tired, annoyed and pulled in every direction by life is exhausting. Others might view you as a goal setter but you feel like your barely swimming above water each day you wake up. Dreading Mondays and lacking joy in day to day life. Not being your true self is no longer an option. You deserve to allow health back into your life. Being your best self involves setting goals not only for your career, family and education but for the balance your desire to thrive everyday. You can become the best you today!
Sharon graduated from South Carolina State University and Howard University. My field of concentration was mental health. Sharon have experience providing therapy in an out-patient and in-patient hospital setting, domestic violence shelters, child welfare, schools, and telehealth. She is committed to providing a safe, inviting environment for adolescents, women, men, families, veterans, and couples to express their feelings and to find optimal solutions to help reduce their stress/anxiety and to improve on their behavior. Sharon also encourages each individual to identify and use coping strategies and to use problem solving skills.
Sharon graduated from South Carolina State University and Howard University. My field of concentration was mental health. Sharon have experience providing therapy in an out-patient and in-patient hospital setting, domestic violence shelters, child welfare, schools, and telehealth. She is committed to providing a safe, inviting environment for adolescents, women, men, families, veterans, and couples to express their feelings and to find optimal solutions to help reduce their stress/anxiety and to improve on their behavior. Sharon also encourages each individual to identify and use coping strategies and to use problem solving skills.
Sara B Samedi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Sara has extensive training and experience in supporting children and adults encountering difficult feelings, behaviors, traumas, and transitions. Sara has experience supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system, working with adolescents in residential and community settings, and supporting children and families in schools. Sara also served as Psychiatric Therapist for adults at Johns Hopkins Hospital and received training and experience with CBT, supporting individuals with complex mental health diagnosis and psychosis.
Sara has extensive training and experience in supporting children and adults encountering difficult feelings, behaviors, traumas, and transitions. Sara has experience supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system, working with adolescents in residential and community settings, and supporting children and families in schools. Sara also served as Psychiatric Therapist for adults at Johns Hopkins Hospital and received training and experience with CBT, supporting individuals with complex mental health diagnosis and psychosis.
LaToya Jayson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
It is important to have a safe space to express your true feelings and process your experiences in life. Therapy is a perfect space to do that without judgment and at your own pace. There are many different approaches to therapy for each client, and one size does not fit all. I like to use a client-centered approach as I believe in giving the client the agency to feel in control of their therapeutic experience. I use various approaches such as CBT and mindfulness, to create an environment and experience that is individualized and beneficial to the client’s goals and expectations.
It is important to have a safe space to express your true feelings and process your experiences in life. Therapy is a perfect space to do that without judgment and at your own pace. There are many different approaches to therapy for each client, and one size does not fit all. I like to use a client-centered approach as I believe in giving the client the agency to feel in control of their therapeutic experience. I use various approaches such as CBT and mindfulness, to create an environment and experience that is individualized and beneficial to the client’s goals and expectations.
Liz Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
A guiding principle for me is a quote from my Nana- “we are all here to help each other through.” For every one of us there is a time when extra support is beneficial. I bring over ten years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults in the greater Baltimore area. Working collaboratively with clients I use evidence-based practices including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and client-centered therapy. Additionally, I have training in animal-assisted therapy and have my dog, Marlow, join in on some sessions if desired.
A guiding principle for me is a quote from my Nana- “we are all here to help each other through.” For every one of us there is a time when extra support is beneficial. I bring over ten years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults in the greater Baltimore area. Working collaboratively with clients I use evidence-based practices including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and client-centered therapy. Additionally, I have training in animal-assisted therapy and have my dog, Marlow, join in on some sessions if desired.
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HPS Counseling is a client-oriented practice. We put your well-being first and together we work on and identify what solutions will work best for you, your lifestyle, and your healing/ change journey. We provide a variety of services with tools ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga, Natural/Holistic based (aromatherapy, holistic medicine, meditative sounds, nutrition, and natural oils) and spirituality.
HPS Counseling is a client-oriented practice. We put your well-being first and together we work on and identify what solutions will work best for you, your lifestyle, and your healing/ change journey. We provide a variety of services with tools ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga, Natural/Holistic based (aromatherapy, holistic medicine, meditative sounds, nutrition, and natural oils) and spirituality.
Samantha Piekarz (Morales)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I decided to become a therapist to help others like myself discover their story, improve connections, and rebuild their inner worlds. If you're looking for a therapist who is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and a little goofy... you've found her! I want my clients to feel heard, understood, and supported as they process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We will celebrate progressive, incremental wins together, but also hold space to learn from opportunities for growth.
I decided to become a therapist to help others like myself discover their story, improve connections, and rebuild their inner worlds. If you're looking for a therapist who is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and a little goofy... you've found her! I want my clients to feel heard, understood, and supported as they process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We will celebrate progressive, incremental wins together, but also hold space to learn from opportunities for growth.
Alyson Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I know it can be hard to find someone who understands. I know life can be challenging and complicated. I know that navigating life off-map is scary, confusing, and exciting all at once. I’m here to help you find your way… My approach is to work as a partner in your healing journey as we explore your individual needs and help you to live life as your most authentic self.
I know it can be hard to find someone who understands. I know life can be challenging and complicated. I know that navigating life off-map is scary, confusing, and exciting all at once. I’m here to help you find your way… My approach is to work as a partner in your healing journey as we explore your individual needs and help you to live life as your most authentic self.
Gregory Heaney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
It's easy to feel like you should be happy. But when doubts about your strength and value come creeping in, anyone can feel like they don't measure up. Family, relationships, trauma, embarrassments, anything big or small can hurt, under the wrong circumstances. Therapy isn't about making things perfect, it's about feeling calm and confident in yourself, even when things feel broken. Loving yourself might seem like a huge, impossible goal, but I believe that it is the best goal you can ever set. I am here to to help guide you on your journey.
It's easy to feel like you should be happy. But when doubts about your strength and value come creeping in, anyone can feel like they don't measure up. Family, relationships, trauma, embarrassments, anything big or small can hurt, under the wrong circumstances. Therapy isn't about making things perfect, it's about feeling calm and confident in yourself, even when things feel broken. Loving yourself might seem like a huge, impossible goal, but I believe that it is the best goal you can ever set. I am here to to help guide you on your journey.
It can be a powerful time for trauma work when starting a family of your own. Often my clients are young adults and new parents who are highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled. They use alcohol, substances, food, exercise, work/ busyness or caretaking to manage or stay away from feelings. Often they expect the worst and prepare to self protect and can be overly focused on the people around them. My clients share about anxiety or depression since childhood or have complicated family of origin dynamics.
It can be a powerful time for trauma work when starting a family of your own. Often my clients are young adults and new parents who are highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled. They use alcohol, substances, food, exercise, work/ busyness or caretaking to manage or stay away from feelings. Often they expect the worst and prepare to self protect and can be overly focused on the people around them. My clients share about anxiety or depression since childhood or have complicated family of origin dynamics.
Sarah Larsen Astrones P.C.
Counselor, LIMHP, LIPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Your privacy is valued. Support is here for you that is discreet, convenient, and prioritizing you whether that’s with therapy or coaching, I am here. I will help you brave through life’s most challenging storms. We will weather them together and I’ll guide you to that beautiful rainbow on the other side. It’s there. It does exist. Every storm passes. You deserve your rainbow and I will help you create it. Change is hard. What’s hardest? Staying where you’re not meant to be. Allow me the honor to support you on your journey.
Your privacy is valued. Support is here for you that is discreet, convenient, and prioritizing you whether that’s with therapy or coaching, I am here. I will help you brave through life’s most challenging storms. We will weather them together and I’ll guide you to that beautiful rainbow on the other side. It’s there. It does exist. Every storm passes. You deserve your rainbow and I will help you create it. Change is hard. What’s hardest? Staying where you’re not meant to be. Allow me the honor to support you on your journey.
Omela Francis-Alman is an experienced therapist who have worked with both adults and adolescents. She takes a collaborative and whole-person approach to therapy; understanding that people are the authority in their lives and that they know themselves best. It is through this collaboration that she guides clients to becoming the person they envision themselves to be.
Omela Francis-Alman is an experienced therapist who have worked with both adults and adolescents. She takes a collaborative and whole-person approach to therapy; understanding that people are the authority in their lives and that they know themselves best. It is through this collaboration that she guides clients to becoming the person they envision themselves to be.
I'm guessing that you are going through a difficult time right now, or else you wouldn’t be reading this. The good news is that you have the capacity to help yourself feel better! My role is to help you along your personal journey of healing. My role consists of three parts: creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be yourself and to speak whatever is on your mind; helping you learn about yourself and understand your situation from a new perspective; and empowering you to problem solve and turn your goals into your new reality.
I'm guessing that you are going through a difficult time right now, or else you wouldn’t be reading this. The good news is that you have the capacity to help yourself feel better! My role is to help you along your personal journey of healing. My role consists of three parts: creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be yourself and to speak whatever is on your mind; helping you learn about yourself and understand your situation from a new perspective; and empowering you to problem solve and turn your goals into your new reality.
Amy L Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or any other issue you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am a veteran in the field with over 10 years of experience in the field with children, families, teenagers, couples, and adults. Many of my clients need help with depression, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional & narcissistic abuse, and relationship issues.
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or any other issue you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am a veteran in the field with over 10 years of experience in the field with children, families, teenagers, couples, and adults. Many of my clients need help with depression, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional & narcissistic abuse, and relationship issues.
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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.