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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 DeKalb, the suburbs of DeKalb, other nearby places such as Aurora, Rockford, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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Jasmina Bourgeois
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In a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space we will come to understand the hidden sources of your suffering, troubling symptoms or unhelpful behaviors. We will help you reclaim your innermost self, feel whole and achieve a greater sense of happiness.

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It is not focused on symptoms alone, but on uncovering, processing and healing the underlying mechanisms that fuel the distressing symptoms. This deep approach brings about long-lasting results, and leads to increased self-knowledge & authenticity.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Gender Identity
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Regulation
  • Trauma
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Leah Little
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discuss whatever you bring into the session. My clients are in the driver’s seat, deciding the destination and making the changes necessary; while I am in the passenger seat, offering support and guidance along the way.


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discuss whatever you bring into the session. My clients are in the driver’s seat, deciding the destination and making the changes necessary; while I am in the passenger seat, offering support and guidance along the way.

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I am your #1 cheerleader. Your goals are my goals. My priority is to equip you with the support and skills necessary to live your best life.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Binge Eating
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Depression
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Farrah Pece
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We will identify how past experiences influence your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will explore what areas of your life are most difficult and create goals. We will develop tangible skills and strategies to help you heal.


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We will identify how past experiences influence your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will explore what areas of your life are most difficult and create goals. We will develop tangible skills and strategies to help you heal.

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I used a trauma-informed collaborative approach to healing. I use a combination of DBT, ACT, IFS, and Psychodynamic approaches. I show up as my genuine and authentic self and strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for all individuals.

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  • Abuse
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
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  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Together, we will uncover the source of your challenges, understand the behavioral patterns causing distress, and create a plan that's both doable and effective. My goal is to help you and your child achieve success and build a brighter future.


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Together, we will uncover the source of your challenges, understand the behavioral patterns causing distress, and create a plan that's both doable and effective. My goal is to help you and your child achieve success and build a brighter future.

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Something to know about my approach is that I use evidence-based practices to help children, adolescents, and perinatal women. I focus on small, impactful changes, keeping your goals and how to best achieve them at the heart of every session.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Child Disorders
  • Childhood Issues
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Giftedness
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Parenting Children With Autism
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Depression
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Angela will assist individuals in setting realistic goals to help them grow and heal throughout life and to identify and remove obstacles preventing them from moving forward. We will explore personal meaning and purpose in life to improve wellbeing.


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Angela will assist individuals in setting realistic goals to help them grow and heal throughout life and to identify and remove obstacles preventing them from moving forward. We will explore personal meaning and purpose in life to improve wellbeing.

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Angela takes an integrative and holistic approach to treating clients. Angela believes therapy is about personal wellness and that everyone can benefit from the process. She places a strong focus on assisting clients to achieve their full potential.

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  • Abuse
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Adoptees
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Borderline Personality
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • Child Abuse
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Co-Parenting
  • Crisis
  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Emerging Adults
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Existential Crisis
  • Financial Stress
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Adjustment
  • Loneliness
  • Mental Disorders
  • Mood Swings
  • Multiple Personalities
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Skills
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Professional Women
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Skills
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide loss
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  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Women
  • Work Stress
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