Self-Harming Therapists in Kensington, MD
People seek me out when they or their family members are in psychological or emotional pain, stress or crisis. Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need "anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears. I specialize in treating people who feel "stuck" and want expert help. Let me help.
People seek me out when they or their family members are in psychological or emotional pain, stress or crisis. Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need "anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears. I specialize in treating people who feel "stuck" and want expert help. Let me help.
Chesapeake Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895
CCA is a private counseling practice in Montgomery County, Maryland who serves clients across Maryland. Our therapists specialize in providing individual, family, and group therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. We specialize in challenges related to ADHD, adoption, depression, emotional dysregulation, effective communication, coparenting, coping skills, divorce and separation, custody, among other mental health, familial, and social challenges that impact the quality of our lives.
CCA is a private counseling practice in Montgomery County, Maryland who serves clients across Maryland. Our therapists specialize in providing individual, family, and group therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. We specialize in challenges related to ADHD, adoption, depression, emotional dysregulation, effective communication, coparenting, coping skills, divorce and separation, custody, among other mental health, familial, and social challenges that impact the quality of our lives.
Ctr for Holistic Mental Health & Sexual Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895
Do you wish for a better sex life? Do you wish you were happier in your relationship? Wish you could find love in your life? Been a victim of a trauma that is impacting your relationship or your sex life? We can help light the way to a happier life, healthier relationship and more satisfaction in the bedroom. With our holistic and evidence based approaches to sex therapy and couples counseling we can help bring back the joy in your relationship and your life. Contact me today and let's being the journey toward a happier life and relationship.
Do you wish for a better sex life? Do you wish you were happier in your relationship? Wish you could find love in your life? Been a victim of a trauma that is impacting your relationship or your sex life? We can help light the way to a happier life, healthier relationship and more satisfaction in the bedroom. With our holistic and evidence based approaches to sex therapy and couples counseling we can help bring back the joy in your relationship and your life. Contact me today and let's being the journey toward a happier life and relationship.
Serenity Psychotherapy Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895 (Online Only)
Welcome! Our practice is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals, families and couples seeking support for concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma and other life transitions .
Welcome! Our practice is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals, families and couples seeking support for concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma and other life transitions .
Sabrina Cermeno
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Sabrina, DC born and raised, and from a large immigrant Peruvian household. I believe therapy is a helpful space to deepen one’s understanding of themselves and others. It is also a space for growth and healing from our past experiences that have shaped us and our worldview. I use a systemic lens that involves viewing the individual within the context of a larger system. This includes people, environments, rules, and societal norms that impact us.
Hello! I am Sabrina, DC born and raised, and from a large immigrant Peruvian household. I believe therapy is a helpful space to deepen one’s understanding of themselves and others. It is also a space for growth and healing from our past experiences that have shaped us and our worldview. I use a systemic lens that involves viewing the individual within the context of a larger system. This includes people, environments, rules, and societal norms that impact us.
Jessica Rotem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
I have been honored to work with families, young children, and adults for nearly ten years. In my practice I lean on the tenets of trauma-informed practices, the neuroscience of connection, and attachment research. As a result of our work together, I have witnessed clients’ immense personal growth, improvements in social and family relationships, decreases in work issues, and a healthy integration of tools learned in therapy. I believe that through our work together, we can unearth the keys to you having more ease in your day-to-day and shift away from unhelpful patterns of thoughts and actions.
I have been honored to work with families, young children, and adults for nearly ten years. In my practice I lean on the tenets of trauma-informed practices, the neuroscience of connection, and attachment research. As a result of our work together, I have witnessed clients’ immense personal growth, improvements in social and family relationships, decreases in work issues, and a healthy integration of tools learned in therapy. I believe that through our work together, we can unearth the keys to you having more ease in your day-to-day and shift away from unhelpful patterns of thoughts and actions.
Amy Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
My expertise lies in providing evidenced-based therapy to individuals and families experiencing challenges in relationships. Clients come to me to explore how to be a better parent to their children or how understand themselves and grow after trauma and neglect. Often they discover there is a deep relationship between the two.
My expertise lies in providing evidenced-based therapy to individuals and families experiencing challenges in relationships. Clients come to me to explore how to be a better parent to their children or how understand themselves and grow after trauma and neglect. Often they discover there is a deep relationship between the two.
Tiffani Stevenson Lloyd & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
I am a warm, supportive, and enthusiastic therapist ready to help you heal and overcome your challenges. I have extensive experience helping couples with various issues in all stages of life. Issues include concerns about commitment, communication, trust, intimacy, sex, mental/physical illness, parenting, infidelity, infertility, grief/loss, etc. I also love helping individuals who are struggling with any moods, behaviors, or thoughts that are a burden and difficult to manage alone. I am also the owner of Tiffani Stevenson Lloyd & Associates. We are a group of highly skilled mental health therapists ready to help.
I am a warm, supportive, and enthusiastic therapist ready to help you heal and overcome your challenges. I have extensive experience helping couples with various issues in all stages of life. Issues include concerns about commitment, communication, trust, intimacy, sex, mental/physical illness, parenting, infidelity, infertility, grief/loss, etc. I also love helping individuals who are struggling with any moods, behaviors, or thoughts that are a burden and difficult to manage alone. I am also the owner of Tiffani Stevenson Lloyd & Associates. We are a group of highly skilled mental health therapists ready to help.
Paula Catalan Lcpc Pat
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CP, PAT
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895
At 3Elements Counseling,LLC we work with individual, and families. We understand the challenges of multicultural families. Families that due to work or personal circumstances had to move and leave people and things behind. Families and individuals that beside dealing with their own individual patterns of anxiety, depression, dysfunctional family of origin, trauma, and child rearing challenges have to adjust to a new culture, a new country and a new rhythm of life.
At 3Elements Counseling,LLC we work with individual, and families. We understand the challenges of multicultural families. Families that due to work or personal circumstances had to move and leave people and things behind. Families and individuals that beside dealing with their own individual patterns of anxiety, depression, dysfunctional family of origin, trauma, and child rearing challenges have to adjust to a new culture, a new country and a new rhythm of life.
Ghita von Bonsdorff
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
People, relationships, work and life can be hard to handle and sometimes it is difficult to put words on what it is to be you. At times you may know where your difficulties and problems lie but other times you just feel that something is wrong. Maybe you want to grow your self-knowledge, awareness and ability to be totally honest with yourself. Or you may want to calm your racing mind and the painful memories that keep you up all night. I am here to support you with navigating through challenges, changes and improvements.
People, relationships, work and life can be hard to handle and sometimes it is difficult to put words on what it is to be you. At times you may know where your difficulties and problems lie but other times you just feel that something is wrong. Maybe you want to grow your self-knowledge, awareness and ability to be totally honest with yourself. Or you may want to calm your racing mind and the painful memories that keep you up all night. I am here to support you with navigating through challenges, changes and improvements.
Justin Roman is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with adults, children, families, and adolescents for the previous 10 years. Justin received his Masters of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and completed a post graduate degree from the Washington School of Psychiatry with a focus on children and adolescent therapy. He has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, and in schools. He also has a special interest in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and executive functioning deficits.
Justin Roman is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with adults, children, families, and adolescents for the previous 10 years. Justin received his Masters of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and completed a post graduate degree from the Washington School of Psychiatry with a focus on children and adolescent therapy. He has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, and in schools. He also has a special interest in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and executive functioning deficits.
Aiysha Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895 (Online Only)
I work with women who want to be healthy and anchored into their authentic selves. I have guided women along the journey of accepting and understanding the intersecting identities that impact and inform challenges in school, work, relationship and family throughout all stages of life. As daughters, mothers, wives, and in career, success comes with embracing ourselves and committing to growth and transformation. The vast majority of my clients have experienced results with their symptoms in less than three months. I create a non-judgemental holding space to open up to your deepest desires and goals for your life. It's possible!
I work with women who want to be healthy and anchored into their authentic selves. I have guided women along the journey of accepting and understanding the intersecting identities that impact and inform challenges in school, work, relationship and family throughout all stages of life. As daughters, mothers, wives, and in career, success comes with embracing ourselves and committing to growth and transformation. The vast majority of my clients have experienced results with their symptoms in less than three months. I create a non-judgemental holding space to open up to your deepest desires and goals for your life. It's possible!
Sharelle Langaigne
Art Therapist, MPS, LGPAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
My approach to therapy is integrative, working from a meaning and strengths based approach. While tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, I focus on self-exploration, self-expression and developing self-trust. I believe in the creative process as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. Even if you are not specifically seeking art therapy, incorporating art-making into talk therapy can be highly effective and beneficial in challenging thoughts and facilitating expression.
My approach to therapy is integrative, working from a meaning and strengths based approach. While tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, I focus on self-exploration, self-expression and developing self-trust. I believe in the creative process as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. Even if you are not specifically seeking art therapy, incorporating art-making into talk therapy can be highly effective and beneficial in challenging thoughts and facilitating expression.
Lori Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
My ideal client is looking to collaborate on issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or life transitions. Therapy is a partnership. You are the expert on you, and I bring expertise on creating connection, noticing and changing behavior patterns, and creating safe space to process and explore. Together, we will create goals and address stuck points so you can move confidently into your future.
My ideal client is looking to collaborate on issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or life transitions. Therapy is a partnership. You are the expert on you, and I bring expertise on creating connection, noticing and changing behavior patterns, and creating safe space to process and explore. Together, we will create goals and address stuck points so you can move confidently into your future.
Katrin I Kutlucinar
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895 (Online Only)
You need to talk to someone. You're in a stressful place in your life. Not only is your desire for clarity and comfort at its peak but your need to find the right therapist is a leap of faith. Seeing me, you may find our sessions to be empowering, challenging, yet comfortable, and at times humorous. You can become energized by the unfolding of your story, and gaining new insights into your thoughts and feelings that no longer work for you. Are you having difficulties adjusting to life with a mental health disorder or struggling to make sense of a traumatic experience?
You need to talk to someone. You're in a stressful place in your life. Not only is your desire for clarity and comfort at its peak but your need to find the right therapist is a leap of faith. Seeing me, you may find our sessions to be empowering, challenging, yet comfortable, and at times humorous. You can become energized by the unfolding of your story, and gaining new insights into your thoughts and feelings that no longer work for you. Are you having difficulties adjusting to life with a mental health disorder or struggling to make sense of a traumatic experience?
Do you feel stuck? Trapped? Afraid to live your best life? We all feel emotions like grief, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, shame, aimlessness or isolation at some point - that's real life. But if how you deal with your feelings hurts more than it helps, then maybe it’s time to try something new. I work with adults and teens to explore why they’re stuck and what changes to make so they can break free. Therapy can provide new ways of thinking and new strategies to deal with stress. Change can be hard and scary. But if we do it right, you won't just feel better - you'll actually BE better. Imagine that!
Do you feel stuck? Trapped? Afraid to live your best life? We all feel emotions like grief, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, shame, aimlessness or isolation at some point - that's real life. But if how you deal with your feelings hurts more than it helps, then maybe it’s time to try something new. I work with adults and teens to explore why they’re stuck and what changes to make so they can break free. Therapy can provide new ways of thinking and new strategies to deal with stress. Change can be hard and scary. But if we do it right, you won't just feel better - you'll actually BE better. Imagine that!
Hi! I’m Arlene Paulson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges. I work collaboratively with you to address the life challenges you are facing. With a focus on TEAM-CBT techniques, mindfulness, and creating new habits, we will find what works for you. As an immigrant, the process of figuring out my values and finding my identity was especially challenging early on. I’m here to use my experience, education, tools and perspective to support you in your journey towards emotional well-being.
Hi! I’m Arlene Paulson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges. I work collaboratively with you to address the life challenges you are facing. With a focus on TEAM-CBT techniques, mindfulness, and creating new habits, we will find what works for you. As an immigrant, the process of figuring out my values and finding my identity was especially challenging early on. I’m here to use my experience, education, tools and perspective to support you in your journey towards emotional well-being.
Hillary Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895
Many people have difficulty navigating various life stressors, and need support in learning how to cope. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, coping with traumatic experiences, and stress management related to family, relationships, school, and work. Working collaboratively with each client to help them learn healthy coping skills and healthy decision-making skills is an important part of treatment.
Many people have difficulty navigating various life stressors, and need support in learning how to cope. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, coping with traumatic experiences, and stress management related to family, relationships, school, and work. Working collaboratively with each client to help them learn healthy coping skills and healthy decision-making skills is an important part of treatment.
Malachite Institute for Behavioral Health, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895
Janie Scholom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSN, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895
Not accepting new clients
I have been working with children, adolescents and adults for over 35 years, using a mind-body approach to help people understand and resolve their concerns, and live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in trauma, including medically related, emotional, physical and sexual abuse and those difficult to manage situations that continue to haunt us despite our best efforts.I also specialize in eating disorders. I find Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to be highly effective with both eating disorders and trauma.
I have been working with children, adolescents and adults for over 35 years, using a mind-body approach to help people understand and resolve their concerns, and live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in trauma, including medically related, emotional, physical and sexual abuse and those difficult to manage situations that continue to haunt us despite our best efforts.I also specialize in eating disorders. I find Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to be highly effective with both eating disorders and trauma.
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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.