Self-Harming Therapists in Towson, MD
I have experience working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, complex trauma, PTSD, spirituality, anger, grief and relationship issues.
Reaching out for help is difficult, but giving yourself the opportunity for emotional healing is an incredible gift to offer yourself and your loved ones. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger can surface from a multitude of stressors: relationships, work, parenting, or a difficult past resurfacing in your present life. I work with people to help create meaning out of difficulty and embrace a healthier life. Through identifying and coming to grips with fears, we are better able to know ourselves so we can connect in healthy ways in existing relationships, as well as build valuable new ones.
I have experience working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, complex trauma, PTSD, spirituality, anger, grief and relationship issues.
Reaching out for help is difficult, but giving yourself the opportunity for emotional healing is an incredible gift to offer yourself and your loved ones. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger can surface from a multitude of stressors: relationships, work, parenting, or a difficult past resurfacing in your present life. I work with people to help create meaning out of difficulty and embrace a healthier life. Through identifying and coming to grips with fears, we are better able to know ourselves so we can connect in healthy ways in existing relationships, as well as build valuable new ones.
Kerry Morrison
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Hello! Youve just taken the 1st step towards improving your life; looking for help! I know it's not easy to begin therapy. However, everyone needs extra support sometimes, so please don't be ashamed or embarrassed. My treatment style is a laid back, genuine and non-judgmental, solution-focused approach. My sessions are held in a confidential covid safe office or confidentially online. I also offer a comprehensive outpatient teen treatment program including group and individual therapy, for teen girls. All you need to do is call or email me, so we can develop a plan to make life better for you or your teen. Appts available this week!
Hello! Youve just taken the 1st step towards improving your life; looking for help! I know it's not easy to begin therapy. However, everyone needs extra support sometimes, so please don't be ashamed or embarrassed. My treatment style is a laid back, genuine and non-judgmental, solution-focused approach. My sessions are held in a confidential covid safe office or confidentially online. I also offer a comprehensive outpatient teen treatment program including group and individual therapy, for teen girls. All you need to do is call or email me, so we can develop a plan to make life better for you or your teen. Appts available this week!
Katie C Lumaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204 (Online Only)
Virtual appts available now! Seeking therapy does not have to start when you are feeling your worst. Therapy helps maintain a level of functioning to continue on your road to success. However, if you are in a place where you feel hopeless, you've already taken a huge step in your recovery. It is not easy to ask for help. I strive to provide a professional, non-judgmental, safe space for you to work through your smallest and biggest of problems. I also provide empathy and understanding, as I appreciate each person's unique story and believe everyone deserves to have their voice be heard. Please email: Katie@infinitycounseling.net
Virtual appts available now! Seeking therapy does not have to start when you are feeling your worst. Therapy helps maintain a level of functioning to continue on your road to success. However, if you are in a place where you feel hopeless, you've already taken a huge step in your recovery. It is not easy to ask for help. I strive to provide a professional, non-judgmental, safe space for you to work through your smallest and biggest of problems. I also provide empathy and understanding, as I appreciate each person's unique story and believe everyone deserves to have their voice be heard. Please email: Katie@infinitycounseling.net
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy often used to treat individuals who have difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining relationships and tolerating distress. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT combines evidence-based strategies from a number of supportive psychotherapies. DBT is a multifaceted approach to emotional regulation. Individuals don’t just build their personal skills but also gain a reliable support system. Individual and group therapy sessions help patients learn and apply their skills with the support of both mental health professionals and an empathetic community.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy often used to treat individuals who have difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining relationships and tolerating distress. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT combines evidence-based strategies from a number of supportive psychotherapies. DBT is a multifaceted approach to emotional regulation. Individuals don’t just build their personal skills but also gain a reliable support system. Individual and group therapy sessions help patients learn and apply their skills with the support of both mental health professionals and an empathetic community.
True Blue Dbt Program (Starting July 1 2024)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
True Blue Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. The program includes weekly individual therapy and group skills training sessions, as-needed phone coaching for additional support, and therapist consultation (therapists only). DTB is an evidence-based treatment designed to treat individuals who struggle with emotion regulation difficulties, engage in problem behaviors such as suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, or individuals who may have difficulties with depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, borderline personality or have a history of traumatic experiences.
True Blue Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. The program includes weekly individual therapy and group skills training sessions, as-needed phone coaching for additional support, and therapist consultation (therapists only). DTB is an evidence-based treatment designed to treat individuals who struggle with emotion regulation difficulties, engage in problem behaviors such as suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, or individuals who may have difficulties with depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, borderline personality or have a history of traumatic experiences.
Maybe you are feeling stuck, hopeless, or like your life has lost meaning. Maybe the isolation that you felt during COVID still hasn't lifted. Maybe your anxiety is preventing you from moving forward. Would you like someone who can walk alongside you to help you find a better sense of meaning and purpose in your life? I will work with you to identify the areas where you feel stuck, and help you eliminate the barriers that are holding you back.
Maybe you are feeling stuck, hopeless, or like your life has lost meaning. Maybe the isolation that you felt during COVID still hasn't lifted. Maybe your anxiety is preventing you from moving forward. Would you like someone who can walk alongside you to help you find a better sense of meaning and purpose in your life? I will work with you to identify the areas where you feel stuck, and help you eliminate the barriers that are holding you back.
I'm Heather and I work for Alma Counseling, LLC. I believe good therapy doesn't have to feel stuffy and during your session I hope we can examine what brings you here together through a lens of empathy, self-acceptance, and occasional humor. I believe in the healing power of laughter, the importance of positive relationships, and that to have successful relationships with others we must first have a successful relationship with ourselves.
I'm Heather and I work for Alma Counseling, LLC. I believe good therapy doesn't have to feel stuffy and during your session I hope we can examine what brings you here together through a lens of empathy, self-acceptance, and occasional humor. I believe in the healing power of laughter, the importance of positive relationships, and that to have successful relationships with others we must first have a successful relationship with ourselves.
Therapy is a powerful tool to learn to navigate struggles in more adaptive ways. You deserve a kind and compassionate therapist who will work with you to develop goals and implement strategies to help you create and maintain positive change.
Therapy is a powerful tool to learn to navigate struggles in more adaptive ways. You deserve a kind and compassionate therapist who will work with you to develop goals and implement strategies to help you create and maintain positive change.
Global Healthcare Systems, Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic with 5 psychiatric nurse practitioners (CRNP-PMH), 7 licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-C), 1 Phd clinical psychologist(LCPC-S, PhD), 1 clinical art therapist (ATR, LCPAT) and many licensed therapists. We provide medication refills, medication management, case management and therapy (individual, family and group). We also provide addiction counseling, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone) for patient with substance abuse concerns and primary care as well.
Global Healthcare Systems, Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic with 5 psychiatric nurse practitioners (CRNP-PMH), 7 licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-C), 1 Phd clinical psychologist(LCPC-S, PhD), 1 clinical art therapist (ATR, LCPAT) and many licensed therapists. We provide medication refills, medication management, case management and therapy (individual, family and group). We also provide addiction counseling, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone) for patient with substance abuse concerns and primary care as well.
I have had the privilege of having a thriving private practice for the past 24 years supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. I foster authentic, trusting relationships with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan and therapeutic approach to achieve the goals of the individual. I commit to providing clients a confidential, supportive and non judgmental environment to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors, working in a solution focused manner towards attainable goals generated by you.
I have had the privilege of having a thriving private practice for the past 24 years supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. I foster authentic, trusting relationships with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan and therapeutic approach to achieve the goals of the individual. I commit to providing clients a confidential, supportive and non judgmental environment to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors, working in a solution focused manner towards attainable goals generated by you.
Dr.. Shokek is a psychologist with expertise in treating eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, dissociation, and depression. She has been practicing psychotherapy for twenty years and has been in private practice in Towson since 2014. She completed two year-long predoctoral internships: The first in inpatient eating disorders, the second in college counseling. After earning her doctorate from Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psych, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Sheppard Pratt's Trauma D/Os Program. She has worked extensively with college students and mental health professionals.
Dr.. Shokek is a psychologist with expertise in treating eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, dissociation, and depression. She has been practicing psychotherapy for twenty years and has been in private practice in Towson since 2014. She completed two year-long predoctoral internships: The first in inpatient eating disorders, the second in college counseling. After earning her doctorate from Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psych, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Sheppard Pratt's Trauma D/Os Program. She has worked extensively with college students and mental health professionals.
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Dr. Anthony specializes in treating PTSD and trauma-related issues, stressors of military-to-civilian and veterans’ transitions, life transitions and aging, workplace stress, chronic mental illness, brain illness and injury, mood disorders, women’s and minority mental health concerns, and those experiencing significant emotional and interpersonal challenges. She has experience providing CBT for depression and anxiety, dialectical behavior therapy skills, social skills training, schema therapy, trauma-focused therapy, CBT and prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD, and interpersonal psychotherapy.
Dr. Anthony specializes in treating PTSD and trauma-related issues, stressors of military-to-civilian and veterans’ transitions, life transitions and aging, workplace stress, chronic mental illness, brain illness and injury, mood disorders, women’s and minority mental health concerns, and those experiencing significant emotional and interpersonal challenges. She has experience providing CBT for depression and anxiety, dialectical behavior therapy skills, social skills training, schema therapy, trauma-focused therapy, CBT and prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD, and interpersonal psychotherapy.
My experiences include working with individuals who are trauma survivors and individuals struggling with mood disorders, depression; anxiety; self-harm; LGBTQ+ and gender orientation; grief/loss; disordered eating behaviors; self esteem/body image difficulties; dysfunctional family dynamics; peer relationships and social skills challenges.
My experiences include working with individuals who are trauma survivors and individuals struggling with mood disorders, depression; anxiety; self-harm; LGBTQ+ and gender orientation; grief/loss; disordered eating behaviors; self esteem/body image difficulties; dysfunctional family dynamics; peer relationships and social skills challenges.
We all want to decrease our suffering and to live happy, meaningful lives. As a dialectical behavior therapist grounded in mindfulness, I recognize the power of learning and practicing skills to bring about desired change. Whether you would like to increase your ability to manage your emotions; whether you struggle with interpersonal relationships; or whether you find yourself in a crisis situation; it would be a privilege to support you as you work toward your goals.
We all want to decrease our suffering and to live happy, meaningful lives. As a dialectical behavior therapist grounded in mindfulness, I recognize the power of learning and practicing skills to bring about desired change. Whether you would like to increase your ability to manage your emotions; whether you struggle with interpersonal relationships; or whether you find yourself in a crisis situation; it would be a privilege to support you as you work toward your goals.
I believe in an individual's desire for self-awareness. I hope to provide a comfortable environment where, as the client, you can explore your choices for the future. When you able to adopt a different view of yourself you gain insight which can make the possibilities endless and the excitement for change contagious. I see individuals who have been working hard and are still struggling to understand why they feel and/or think as they do. I also work with parents who want to do their best for their child(ren) while developing deeper relationships with themselves.
I believe in an individual's desire for self-awareness. I hope to provide a comfortable environment where, as the client, you can explore your choices for the future. When you able to adopt a different view of yourself you gain insight which can make the possibilities endless and the excitement for change contagious. I see individuals who have been working hard and are still struggling to understand why they feel and/or think as they do. I also work with parents who want to do their best for their child(ren) while developing deeper relationships with themselves.
I work with individuals who struggle with co-occurring disorders, depression, and anxiety among other difficulties. By creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment, I can help individuals gain the insight and skills they need to overcome challenges and lead a more fulfilling life.
I work with individuals who struggle with co-occurring disorders, depression, and anxiety among other difficulties. By creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment, I can help individuals gain the insight and skills they need to overcome challenges and lead a more fulfilling life.
I will work with you to find an approach that feels right; it is important that you feel like you are getting what you need out of sessions and I want to be able to help create a plan that works for you. I employ an eclectic approach to personalize the client's treatment plan, drawing from various therapeutic techniques to address each client's unique needs and preferences.
I will work with you to find an approach that feels right; it is important that you feel like you are getting what you need out of sessions and I want to be able to help create a plan that works for you. I employ an eclectic approach to personalize the client's treatment plan, drawing from various therapeutic techniques to address each client's unique needs and preferences.
Christa Carlton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286 (Online Only)
People come to me with the need for a non-judgmental space to explore their own lived experiences and express their thoughts and feelings. I specialize in supporting survivors of trauma and employ a client-centered, strengths-based approach. I help clients develop insight around factors influencing development, understand the mind-body connection, and explore individualized strategies for optimizing mental wellness. I have experience supporting clients around a variety of needs including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, neurodiversity, complex-needs parenting, relationships, maladaptive behaviors, and substance use.
People come to me with the need for a non-judgmental space to explore their own lived experiences and express their thoughts and feelings. I specialize in supporting survivors of trauma and employ a client-centered, strengths-based approach. I help clients develop insight around factors influencing development, understand the mind-body connection, and explore individualized strategies for optimizing mental wellness. I have experience supporting clients around a variety of needs including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, neurodiversity, complex-needs parenting, relationships, maladaptive behaviors, and substance use.
Do you or your child feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? Or have days where you feel sad, depressed or isolated from the world? Do you struggle with friendships or relationships in your life where you feel unheard or misunderstood? Navigating through an ever changing world that's filled with constant stressors can be very difficult for most. It helps to have a safe space where you can process your feelings and emotions openly with no judgement. I pride myself in being a safe person for children, teens and adults to speak freely about their fears, challenges and worries. Support and guidance are my goals for our work together.
Do you or your child feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? Or have days where you feel sad, depressed or isolated from the world? Do you struggle with friendships or relationships in your life where you feel unheard or misunderstood? Navigating through an ever changing world that's filled with constant stressors can be very difficult for most. It helps to have a safe space where you can process your feelings and emotions openly with no judgement. I pride myself in being a safe person for children, teens and adults to speak freely about their fears, challenges and worries. Support and guidance are my goals for our work together.
My clinical focus is on clients who experience eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, other specified eating disorder) + trauma disorders (PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorders + depersonalization/derealization). I utilize evidence based interventions blended with a holistic approach to target areas where clients may be struggling. I enjoy working with clients who have had prior negative experiences in therapy, have struggled with accurate diagnoses + are motivated to move through barriers together. Schedule now online through my secure portal at https://natalie-oneil.clientsecure.me/client_portal
My clinical focus is on clients who experience eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, other specified eating disorder) + trauma disorders (PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorders + depersonalization/derealization). I utilize evidence based interventions blended with a holistic approach to target areas where clients may be struggling. I enjoy working with clients who have had prior negative experiences in therapy, have struggled with accurate diagnoses + are motivated to move through barriers together. Schedule now online through my secure portal at https://natalie-oneil.clientsecure.me/client_portal
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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.