Find Cutting Therapists & Counselors in Vernon Hills, IL.

 

Cutting is a potentially dangerous way to cope with difficult situations and emotions. In fact, it’s one of the most dangerous forms of self-harm. If left untreated, cutting can lead to infections, worse mental health, and even death.

If you feel like your cutting is turning into something even more harmful, or that you may take your own life; immediate support is available. Please call 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.

If you are cutting yourself, you can 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 Vernon Hills, the suburbs of Vernon Hills, other nearby places such as Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Treatment for Cutting

Cutting treatment is tailored to the individual, given that the reasons behind self-harming behavior vary from person to person. Many find that their urge to cut diminishes greatly with therapy.

Therapy for cutting or self-harm can have the following benefits:

  • Becoming more aware of your mental state.
  • Learning healthier skills you can use to cope with stressors.
  • Improving your social skills and relationships.
  • Discovering and dispelling self-harm triggers.
  • Greater confidence in who you are and compassion for yourself.

Getting therapy for cutting from a licensed professional may be just what you need to improve your life. If you are still curious about how a therapist can provide treatment for cutting, read this personal story about self-harm, trauma, and the benefits of therapy.

Seek Therapy for Cutting Today!

Time is of the essence when it comes to seeking treatment for cutting, so we recommend that you don’t wait. Mental Health Match can help you find a local therapist or counselor in minutes! Start by browsing cutting and self-harm experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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We will discuss maladaptive behaviors, unresolved grief, and trauma, to ensure we can establish appropriate treatment goals. We will also build on strengths that will be pertinent to the therapeutic process and overall growth.

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As a therapist, I emphasize collaboration and empowerment. I believe in tailoring therapy to your unique needs, fostering resilience, and promoting lasting positive change.

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  • Harm OCD
  • Health Anxiety
  • Major Depressive Disorder
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  • Panic Disorders
  • Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD)
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Together, we will identify your strengths, struggles and goals. We will find a place of balance in understanding your thoughts and emotions. And we will gain the knowledge and tools needed to improve your overall quality of life.

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I believe in meeting each client where they are, allowing them to be the expert of their own lives. I have a passion for creating a customized treatment plan using a strength-based lens, simple education and evidenced-based strategies.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
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  • Confidence
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Jenni empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives by focusing on their individual strengths and advocating for their needs.

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Jenni is well-versed in several therapeutic techniques, including Art Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT, Adlerian Parenting, and trauma-informed techniques. Jenni is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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I will meet you where you are at. I believe everyone is different, and because of that, I approach everyone as unique individuals. I appreciate humor and sarcasm. and want everyone to feel they can be their authentic self while in therapy.

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Clarify, understand, and ultimately work to change the problems and symptoms that prevent you from reaching your full potential. This way of working involves an exploration of aspects that are obvious to you, but also those that are not.


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Clarify, understand, and ultimately work to change the problems and symptoms that prevent you from reaching your full potential. This way of working involves an exploration of aspects that are obvious to you, but also those that are not.

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I aim to create a safe and supportive environment with well-established goals and active collaboration. My primary orientation is psychodynamic in nature, but I integrate cognitive and behavioral techniques when indicated.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Borderline Personality
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