7 therapists in Massachusetts specializing in Self-Harming

Hello! My name is Jeyran Shahgaldiyeva, I am a licensed clinical therapist credentialed to provide services in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Florida. First of all, let me thank you for beginning this journey. Starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time - so, please, give your self credits for being brave enough to make this big step towards improvement. Feeling better is possible. I'm here to support you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker that has focused strictly on mental health counseling for 14 years. I graduated from Adelphi University with a graduate degree in 2014. I look to help you identify your strengths and apply them so that you can increase your knowledge of self to live to your full potential and achieve your desired outcomes. We do this by forming a trusting and caring relationship within a safe and secure space. I support clients to explore their habitual beliefs and behaviors that have been causing personal distress and/or relational problems. It can be challenging and even bring up fearful thoughts and feeling to start the counseling process. I invite you to push past your boundaries and allow me to support you on the journey towards knowing yourself and healing. This is so you can experience joy in the life you choose to make. I look forward to meeting you, Lisa Hotchkiss LCSW

Hello, my name is Shawndre Leydon. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida and Massachusetts. I graduated from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts in 2017. My practice focuses on working with adults and adolescents in a community setting as well as a forensic setting, working in various state hospitals, treatment centers and jails throughout Massachusetts and Florida. As a community counselor, I specialized in clients with diagnoses including: trauma, PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, etc. I provided services to adult clients, adolescent clients, couples and families. I also attended IEP sessions to assist families in the school setting. Furthermore as a forensic counselor, I have a variety of experience working with patients who are sexually deviant to patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder who are impulsively sexually preoccupied.

Hello, I am Daphne Jakstis. I have been a licensed therapist for over 20 years. I keep up to date with the latest advances in evidence-based therapy practices and incorporate them into my work with clients. Evidence-based practices are skills and techniques that have been proven to be effective. I also believe that healing is a holistic approach so I combine evidence-based practices with complementary approaches to promote overall healing and wellness. I realize that no two people are the same, so I tailor my approaches to best fit the specific needs of my clients. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other issue, I will help you fully realize your strengths and provide you with skills to help you manage challenges in healthier ways.

I'm Rhyanna, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who is ready to help you lead a more fulfilling life. Taking the leap to start therapy can be a tough decision. Most of us feel that we should be able to handle everything on our own. I'm here to remind you that you aren't alone. You are supported and you deserve to feel your best, heal, and grow. I create a warm environment and empower my clients to take back control of their lives. I encourage an active therapy experience where clients learn skills, set weekly goals, and complete homework to build a sense of independence and self-confidence. Whether you're struggling with your self-esteem, anxious thoughts, work, relationships, general motivation or more, I can help! I look forward to helping you explore and overcome your struggles with compassion, good humor, and evidenced based techniques. I hope you choose me for your therapy journey!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings. I have extensive experience working with adults, teens, and families that are managing emotional difficulties and challenging life circumstances. My expertise is in providing effective practices to cope with strong emotions, reframe unhelpful thinking, have better communication and learn to heal from pain. My approach is to help you recognize and overcome the obstacles that interfere with your best life. Deciding to engage in therapy is a decisive step to better understand how to help yourself live with greater well being. My aim is to guide you on that path, meet you where you are and move towards growth.

I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, learning disabilities, and relationship as well as emotional difficulties. No matter the reason for seeking therapy--whether to better manage your anxiety or to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends--you’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.