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Self-harm means hurting yourself on purpose. Some people self-harm as a way to release painful emotions, such as low self-worth, poor body image, depression, or anxiety.

Self-harm is a coping mechanism that has both physical and emotional consequences, from infection to shame to putting yourself at risk for more severe actions such as suicide. (If you feel like you may take your own life; immediate support is available. Please call 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.)

If you self-harm, help is available to learn other coping mechanisms that are better for your physical and emotional health. The first step is talking to a trained therapist who can help you understand your behaviors, their root causes, and how to feel better.

Whether you are located in downtown Whittier, the suburbs of Whittier, other nearby places such as La Habra, Montebello, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How can self-harm therapy help you?

A self-harm therapist can help you address the root causes of self-harm and get you to a more stable, comfortable place in your life. Specifically, a therapist for self-harm can help you:

  • Develop positive coping mechanisms
  • Learn to regulate your emotions
  • Heal sources of pain such as past trauma
  • Feel more confident in who you are
  • Relieve feelings of anxiety and depression
  • Understand and prevent triggers

If you are still curious of how a self-harm therapist can help you, read this personal story about self-harm, trauma, and the benefits of therapy.

Get Self-Harm Therapy Today!

If you are self-harming, you should seek professional treatment as soon as possible. You deserve to learn new ways to cope that help you improve your life. There are proven treatments and tools available to you.

Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced self-harm therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Together we will help you reduce suffering, improve relationships, and feel comfortable with emotion. We examine what is holding you back, while working to practice new skills to get "unstuck" from old patterns and moving towards the life you want.


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Together we will help you reduce suffering, improve relationships, and feel comfortable with emotion. We examine what is holding you back, while working to practice new skills to get "unstuck" from old patterns and moving towards the life you want.

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My work is grounded in therapy proven to be effective in practice, not just theory. I primarily use a CBT model, where together we will examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and make meaningful changes towards achieving your desired goals.

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We will work together in a collaborative approach as we explore and get to the root of the issue and work towards healing and growth. I am here to come along side you in this process, you are not alone.


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We will work together in a collaborative approach as we explore and get to the root of the issue and work towards healing and growth. I am here to come along side you in this process, you are not alone.

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I aspire to create a safe and welcoming space for you to share and feel not only heard, but understood and cared for.

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We will collaborate about your diagnosis and treatment plan. During treatment, your treatment plan can be updated at any time. We will always work collaboratively and in line with your therapeutic goals at your comfort level.


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We will collaborate about your diagnosis and treatment plan. During treatment, your treatment plan can be updated at any time. We will always work collaboratively and in line with your therapeutic goals at your comfort level.

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I use several types of evidence-based psychotherapies to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific wants, needs, and symptom presentation. All of the psychotherapies used are evidence-based (meaning they are supported by research).

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Help you will learn what things you can control in life and what things you can't control in life. To do this, you will learn skills and techniques that will help you manage better those things you can control in life and let go of those you can't.


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Help you will learn what things you can control in life and what things you can't control in life. To do this, you will learn skills and techniques that will help you manage better those things you can control in life and let go of those you can't.

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I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is a therapy that helps you better understand and make change to your thoughts and behaviors. In addition, I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help with psychological flexibility.

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  • Acute Grief
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  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.


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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.

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Sometimes it's hard to be a human, have a body, and be in relationships. By healing ourselves we can heal in community. I practice a blend of Narrative, Relational-Cultural, and Feminist Therapies. Because context, language, and identity Matter!

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  • Sex Workers
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