Denver therapists for self-harm and self-injury
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Therapy can help you overcome self-harm and cutting
Self-harm is a behavior in which people intentionally hurt themselves without suicidal intent. It can take many forms, such as cutting, burning, scratching, hitting, or biting. More recently, self-harm content on TikTok has been making headlines for how visible and accessible it is to teens. Self-harm is often used as a way to cope with difficult emotions, such as anger, sadness, or anxiety, and it’s been known to express feelings of self-hatred or worthlessness for some people.
Self-harm and self-injury can affect people of all ages, but it’s most common for it to start with adolescents and young adults. Estimates say that up to 20% of teenagers have engaged in self-harm at some point in their lives. Self-harm is more common among girls than boys, and it’s also more common among people who have a history of trauma or abuse of some kind, which is why meeting with a therapist in Denver can help people overcome this behavior.
There is no one reason why someone might self-harm, and each person’s experience is unique. Most people do it to cope with emotional pain, while others do it to relieve stress or even find an alternative to boredom. Some people self-harm as a way to punish themselves, while others do it to feel in control.
Therapy can be a helpful way to understand self-harm behaviors and develop productive, practical coping mechanisms. While self-harm can seem unfamiliar and create causes for concern, our therapists helped countless teens and adults in the Denver area overcome self-harm by helping to address the trauma or life experiences that cause it.
How therapy can help you
If you’re struggling with self-harm, you’re not alone. Here are some ways that our Denver therapists can help you:
- Understanding your self-harm behavior: We can help you understand the reasons why you self-harm. Our Denver therapists can help you identify the triggers that lead to self-harm, as well as the emotions and thoughts that you experience before, during, and after self-harming.
- Developing healthier coping mechanisms: We can help you develop healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions and situations. Our therapists can teach you skills such as relaxation techniques, stress management, and assertiveness training.
- Building self-esteem: We can help you build your self-esteem and self-worth. Through therapy, we can challenge negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself, and help you develop a more positive outlook on life.
- Supporting you through recovery: We’ll provide you with support and guidance as you work to overcome self-harm. We’re trained to help you stay on track and motivated, and deal with any setbacks that may come up along the way.
Common types of therapy for self-harm and cutting
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps people identify and change the negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to self-harm.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): DBT is a type of CBT that is specifically designed to help people with borderline personality disorder, which is a mental health condition that is often associated with self-harm. It helps people develop skills that can prevent self-harm and injury.
- EMDR: When working through past trauma, EMDR is one of the most effective and requested forms of therapy that we offer.
- IFS: A powerful form of therapy that has been shown to improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, body image, trauma, health conditions, obsessive tendencies, and more, which can contribute to self-harm and cutting.
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Meet our therapists
My Denver Therapy is one of the largest woman-owned therapy private practices in Colorado with many of the best, most requested mental health therapists in the Denver Metro area.
As a therapist-owned practice with decades of combined experience, we care about seeing our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We’re one of the only therapy practices in Colorado with licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who actively see new clients. Whether you’re an adult, teen, young adult, couple, or family, our inclusive therapist team is built to specialize in you.
Our practice started with one therapist in a shared office suite, but we’ve grown to help thousands of people in Colorado by providing in-person therapy at our conveniently located Denver Metro area counseling offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, and Lone Tree, plus online therapy for clients throughout Colorado. Because of the way our team works, our therapists also provide consultation for other therapists and private practices in the Denver Metro area.
Our inclusive therapists provide some of the most innovative, effective, and in-demand forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, CBT, and IFS. We also have more therapists trained in Ketamine-assisted therapy, EMDR, and more teen therapists and young adult counselors than nearly every other private practice in Denver.
We know that clients want to find the best therapists in Denver, so our team includes therapists with different backgrounds, specialities, and experiences to help you find the right fit. We’ll match you with one of our therapists who is the best for your goals, location, budget, and schedule to help you get started quickly.
We’re out of network for insurance, Tricare, and are unable to take Medicaid, but most of our therapists’ rates are lower than the local and national averages for therapy.
All of our therapists take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth.
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