Find Self Harm Therapists & Counselors in Gastonia, NC.

 

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 Gastonia, the suburbs of Gastonia, other nearby places such as Huntersville, Charlotte, or anywhere else in North Carolina, 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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Laura Saune
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I'm a holistic, multicultural therapist helping older teens and adults with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. I'm trained in EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, ACT and Mindfulness. I'm also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.


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I'm a holistic, multicultural therapist helping older teens and adults with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. I'm trained in EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, ACT and Mindfulness. I'm also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

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My approach is collaborative and creative. Through the therapy process I can help you find peace of mind, learn coping skills, encourage more joy and meaning, help you engage in life more fully and put the past in it's place.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Binge Eating
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Eating Disorders
  • Exercise Addiction
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Inner Child
  • Medical Trauma
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Image
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Megan Johnson
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Together we can work toward not feeling like your powerful emotions are holding you hostage, especially in your closest relationships. Therapy is individualized and focused on your needs and can help you rebuild a life that feels worth the effort.


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Together we can work toward not feeling like your powerful emotions are holding you hostage, especially in your closest relationships. Therapy is individualized and focused on your needs and can help you rebuild a life that feels worth the effort.

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I believe change is possible. I know that it can be difficult to reach out for help especially if therapy has let you down in the past. I have seen my clients persist even when faced with the most difficult challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Attachment Issues
  • Borderline Personality
  • Delusional Disorder
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Mood Regulation
  • Mood Swings
  • Narcissism
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Samii Stephens
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Create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can make progress, verbalize, get to know emotions and make space for them. Together we will celebrate victories and overcome roadblocks. All while making progress towards goals.


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Create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can make progress, verbalize, get to know emotions and make space for them. Together we will celebrate victories and overcome roadblocks. All while making progress towards goals.

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My goal for my client's is to meet their goals and be able to progress outside of their sessions. Whether it is to reduce symptoms of anxiety or discover their purpose in life, I will act as a support but always encourage autonomy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complex Trauma
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Worth
  • Sports
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Young Women
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Holly Russell
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Imagine being able to focus on your healing and self and turn off the worry. Together we can move past imagining and work to empower you to explore vulnerabilities, achieve balance and connect more deeply with yourself and others.


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Imagine being able to focus on your healing and self and turn off the worry. Together we can move past imagining and work to empower you to explore vulnerabilities, achieve balance and connect more deeply with yourself and others.

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My therapy style is rooted in warmth and focused on connection. Your connection with yourself, others and your world. I am an eclectic practitioner, focusing on approaches that work for each individual client.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Friendships
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Worth
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Women
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Brianna Knox
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Heal trauma wounds from your past, helping you to feel connected with who you are. We will identify the boundaries needed to protect your peace of mind, and we will build your confidence to enforce these boundaries without shame or guilt.


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Heal trauma wounds from your past, helping you to feel connected with who you are. We will identify the boundaries needed to protect your peace of mind, and we will build your confidence to enforce these boundaries without shame or guilt.

Something to know about my approach is:

About walking alongside my client's as a partner in thought. My goal is to take you deep to explore emotional chaos, anxiety, and self-doubt, and to help you emerge with clarity, confidence, and strength.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Young Adults
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