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Pittsburgh

As someone who has struggled with my own mental health, my approach is always to meet everyone exactly where they are to serve as ...

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Pittsburgh

The most important element of therapy is a strong relationship between the therapist and client. I hope to make your therapy exper...

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Media

As someone who has experienced challenging life circumstances, I understand the pressure to get things done while dealing with inc...

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Pittsburgh

As an individual who has experienced mental health concerns both personally and professionally, I have an authentic understanding ...

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Pittsburgh

As a gay man, I empathize with those who feel like they're outsiders....

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Pittsburgh

As a queer-identified therapist, I’m passionate about creating a space where you can show up fully as yourself and feel deeply und...

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Philadelphia

As a mother of 4 children, the youngest of which has Autism, I have personal experience to share and to learn with other parents....

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Media

As a nurse practitioner, I bring a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive approach to care, creating a safe, nonjudgmental...

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Allentown

As someone with significant trauma, I have worked hard to create peace within myself; now I strive to expand my knowledge, share i...

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Philadelphia

I bring warmth, focus, and energy to therapy, meeting clients where they are and helping them discover they are capable of real ch...

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Pittsburgh

Seeking support is an act of bravery and hope, and you deserve patience, expertise, and safety to create effective and lasting cha...

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Allentown

Growing up in a family home shaped by trauma, I often felt broken or out of place. I now believe no one is broken, and in therapy,...

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Pittsburgh

As someone who has dealt with anxiety and depression and many significant losses, I understand the complexities of managing mental...

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Wyomissing

As a queer-identified woman of color, I understand the unique challenges of finding quality mental health care....

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Starting Self-harm counseling in Philadelphia

What is self-harm counseling?

Self-harm counseling is aimed at helping individuals who struggle with harming themselves break this pattern by addressing the underlying emotional causes and working to develop new, healthier coping skills. Thriveworks self-harm therapists in Philadelphia, PA are experienced in treating those who self-harm with empathy, compassion, and unconditional regard in order to help them heal and recover, both physically and emotionally.

How does self-harm counseling work?

Self-harm counseling at Thriveworks often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients discover the connections between their thoughts and feelings and their behaviors. By assessing these areas, Thriveworks Philadelphia therapists can help clients find and address the true emotional roots of their patterns and, from there, effectively adjust unwanted behaviors.

Is self-harm counseling conducted in person or online?

Self-harm counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does self-harm counseling last?

The duration of self-harm counseling will often depend on a variety of factors, such as the intensity of an individual’s symptoms or the current levels of stress present in their lives. Because of this, treatment can last a handful of months or on a continual basis over the course of years. In the end, it’s up to the client and their individual needs.

Need more help deciding?

When people are ready to learn different ways of processing these difficult experiences and intense emotions, know that Thriveworks Philadelphia can guide and support their journey. Our counselors and therapists have seen people who self-harm learn how to cope with their pain in ways that heal and restore themselves.

Schedule a session with one of our self-harm counseling therapists today.

Self-Injury: More than Cutting

When most people think of self-harm, they most likely think of cutting, but cutting is just one form of self-injurious behavior. People who self-harm may choose a variety of methods to express their pain. Examples of the various forms of self-injury may look like…

  1. Hair pulling—Painfully plucking hair from one’s body.
  2. Sabotaging a wound’s healing—Undoing stitches, picking scabs, et cetera.
  3. Tattooing, branding, carving—Adding a word, symbol, or picture to the physical pain.
  4. Burning—Utilizing matches, heat, cigarettes, ropes, or more to damage skin and induce pain.
  5. Biting, punching, hitting, or pinching oneself.
  6. Scratching or cutting—using a knife or other sharp object to stab, slash, or pierce the skin.

For some, they self-harm occasionally while others do so consistently.

Self-Harm: What Puts People at Risk?

Several factors can increase a person’s risk for self-injurious behavior. When one or more of these situations are present in people’s lives, they may be more susceptible to turning to self-harm as a coping mechanism:

  • Psychological Pain: Many people who self-harm have survived an abusive childhood. They may have faced neglect or various forms of maltreatment. Other forms of psychological pain can drive people to harm themselves—poverty, bereavement, toxic relationships, and more.
  • Mental Health Diagnosis: Self-injury is not an independent diagnosis, but it often is a sign or symptom of certain forms of mental illness, particularly phobias, depression, conduct disorder, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or schizophrenia.
  • Drug or Alcohol Abuse: A research study in Northern Ireland looked at self-injury cases presented at a local hospital, and in over 60 percent of the cases, alcohol was a factor. When people inflict their injuries, they may also be using alcohol or drugs.

Alternative Coping Skills

When people turn to cutting or burning or any form of self-harm, they are doing the best they know to make it day-to-day and find any form of relief. Healthier ways of coping may include:

  • Getting in touch with a friend. Consider for a moment: who in your life cares about you? Who will listen to you and support you? It takes courage, but call that person when feelings of loneliness (or sadness or fear or numbness) overwhelm you.
  • Prioritize your safety. You matter. Your emotional and physical safety matter. It is okay to avoid situations or people who feel unsafe and might trigger self-harm.
  • Notice your own emotions. Mindfulness is a word that people throw around a lot, but all it means is paying attention to yourself. Go to a quiet place. Take a breath. Some people enjoy journaling or going to a yoga class. The important part is letting yourself feel anything.

Counseling for Self-Mutilation at Thriveworks Philadelphia

When people begin learning new coping skills, they often seek out the help of a therapist or a counselor to guide their process. Mental health professionals may also be able to identify and heal the underlying cause of the self-harm.

If you are ready to work with a counselor, know that Thriveworks Philadelphia offers appointments for self-harm. When you call our office, a person will answer your call and help schedule your first appointment—which might be within 24 hours. We accept most forms of insurance. We also offer evening and weekend appointments.

Is it time to reach out for healing? Contact Thriveworks Philadelphia today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Philadelphia accept 45 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter Health | Commercial

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Philadelphia
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Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

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$1

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Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

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$1

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Christina is amazing. She listens, addresses my concerns, fuels me up, and helps me get to the root of my problems or issues. She is non-judgmental in all ways, but helps me breakdown things to see them for how they are. I am so happy that I found Christina!
Read more Christina is amazing. She listens, addresses my concerns, fuels me up, and helps me get to the root of my problems or issues. She is non-judgmental in all ways, but helps me breakdown things to see them for how they are. I am so happy that I found Christina!
Laura Sep 2025
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I appreciate how patient my therapist is with me, this Is my first time in therapy and I'm not used to everything being about me so I tend to stop talking.
Nicholas Sep 2025
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James is a fantastic therapist!!
Luke Jun 2025
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Christina is great - gives strategies for coping, is empathetic, and gives realistic advice. She's a very compassionate and knowledgeable therapist, and she has really helped me gain control of my mental health.
Deanna Jun 2025
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James is awesome! Thank you James
Anthony Jun 2025
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I liked how I got to discuss what was bothering me. I like how my sessions are catered to me and my schedule. I have nothing to note and improvement at the moment.
Rebecca Jun 2025
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My counselor is amazing! She is down to earth, easy to talk to and you can tell she is really listening to me and actually cares.
Camille Jun 2025
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James and Tracy Proctor are the greatest.
Josemaria Jun 2025
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1518 Walnut Street Suite 202, Suite 208 Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Thriveworks Counseling Providence is located at 245 Waterman St Suite 504A, Providence, RI 02906, between Wayland Ave. and Butler Ave.

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Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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