Self-harm, also called self-injury, is when someone deliberately injures themself in a way that is not intended to end their life. In many cases, people use self-harm as a way of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotions.
Self-harm, also called self-injury, is when someone deliberately injures themself in a way that is not intended to end their life. In many cases, people use self-harm as a way of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotions. However, it poses a risk and danger to the individual’s safety, and people often end up feeling worse after the act. Self-harm is also associated with various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and psychotic disorders.
The family therapists below can help individuals increase awareness of, and understand the reasons for, self-harm. In therapy, individuals learn to identify triggers, develop safer and healthier coping strategies, implement self-soothing techniques, and bolster communication skills. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are probably the best-known, most effective treatment approaches for self-harm, although therapeutic approaches vary among family therapists and depend on each individual’s specific challenges.
Find family therapists in West Virginia who specialize in self-harm below. Family therapists have been vetted by the Zencare team for clinically rigorous, quality care. Visit their profiles to watch an introductory video and book a free initial call to find a good fit!
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94% Anxiety
86% Depression
61% Relationship issues
60% Life transitions
60% Stress management
59% Trauma
45% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
41% Loss, grief, and bereavement
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28% Blue Cross Blue Shield
20% United Healthcare
