Find Self Harm Therapists & Counselors in West New York, NJ.

 

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 West New York, the suburbs of West New York, other nearby places such as Hackensack, Kearny, or anywhere else in New Jersey, 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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Abigail Altman
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Grow your confidence in your ability to handle whatever life brings you. Many people struggle with their mental health in silence out of fear of what will happen if they do say something. You are not alone.


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Grow your confidence in your ability to handle whatever life brings you. Many people struggle with their mental health in silence out of fear of what will happen if they do say something. You are not alone.

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Therapy is not just for people who are in crisis. I use a strength-based approach when working with my clients. Everyone experiences things differently, which is why my sessions are very client-centered. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anger Management
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Medication
  • Bullying
  • Childhood Issues
  • Children of Divorce
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • College Students
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  • Cutting
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  • Financial Stress
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Grief Due to Addiction
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • High School
  • Job Loss
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • School Issues
  • School Resistance
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self Care
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Understanding
  • Self-Worth
  • Situational Grief
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Social Media Use
  • Social Skills
  • Starting College
  • Stress Eating
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide loss
  • Symbolic Grief
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Depression
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Work Stress
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Kellie Waters
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Our session content will vary based on your specific needs at that time, but we will continue to work towards your overall goal(s) that led you to therapy.


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Our session content will vary based on your specific needs at that time, but we will continue to work towards your overall goal(s) that led you to therapy.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy is a journey. Throughout that journey, I will work to understand who you are, how you became that person, and who it is you desire to be.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emerging Adults
  • Fear of Failure
  • Grief
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Perfectionism
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Laura Matunas
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Therapy is like exercising your body. Consider me your personal trainer! My clients can accomplish as much in therapy as they are willing to strive to achieve. My job is to help motivate and cultivate that willingness towards better mental health.


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Therapy is like exercising your body. Consider me your personal trainer! My clients can accomplish as much in therapy as they are willing to strive to achieve. My job is to help motivate and cultivate that willingness towards better mental health.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy work is not one size fits all, and I have multiple modalities of treating each symptom based on your unique experiences. Understanding the “why” of a condition can help get to the “how” and make it feel less daunting.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emerging Adults
  • Existential Crisis
  • Grief
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Perfectionism
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Linda Di Filippo
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Choose to shift from merely existing to thriving—understand your personal journey and prioritize your healing. A collaborative journey that leads to self-discovery, living authentically, and seeks to heal past wounds that may be getting in the way.


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Choose to shift from merely existing to thriving—understand your personal journey and prioritize your healing. A collaborative journey that leads to self-discovery, living authentically, and seeks to heal past wounds that may be getting in the way.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach revolves around being present for my clients, aiding them in understanding their struggles, while teaching skills to navigate complex emotions. Creating a narrative of how our past experiences can impact us and how to move forward.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Performance
  • Relational Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Schaune Gamble
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Explore various life themes with me, from mental health and family dynamics to substance abuse. Together, we'll navigate challenges, fostering resilience and well-being in a supportive and tailored space.


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Explore various life themes with me, from mental health and family dynamics to substance abuse. Together, we'll navigate challenges, fostering resilience and well-being in a supportive and tailored space.

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Experience a compassionate and tailored space for your unique journey. I blend traditional and innovative approaches to navigate challenges, fostering resilience and well-being.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexuality
  • Borderline Personality
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Psychosis
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  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women
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