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Self Harm

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Processing causes of self-harm to find healthier alternatives

The term self-harm refers to the act of deliberately injuring oneself by cutting, hitting, ingesting harmful substances, burning, scratching, or other forms of inflicting pain or damage to one's own body. The desire to self-harm can be caused by the need to release strong feelings of anger, sadness, or anxiety. Early childhood trauma including physical, sexual, and verbal abuse may be a factor in determining later self-harm habits. All genders may experience self-harming tendencies, but they may take different forms. 

If you suspect a loved one of harming themselves watch for the tendency to wear long sleeves or pants to cover scars or wounds. Individuals may also excuse signs of damage as being accident prone. Speaking with a counselor can help individuals pinpoint what is causing the tendency to self-harm and work toward a state of wellbeing. 

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MEET PROVIDERS SPECIALIZING INSelf Harm

  • MORGAN-BATES-1

    Locations: Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality, Stress and Transitions, Women's Issues, Coping Skills, Trauma, OCD

  • ASHLEE-JO-BLOUNT)-1

    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Kirkland, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Complex Trauma, Addiction, Adjustment Disorders, Low self-esteem, Women's Issues, Grief/loss, Co-occurring Disorders, Interpersonal Issues, LGBTQIA+, Addiction, ADHD, OCD, Autism

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    Locations: Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Behavioral Issues, Stress Management, Relationship and Family Conflicts, Social and Interpersonal Hardships, Life Adjustments and Transitions, Substance and Alcohol Use, ADHD, OCD, Autism

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    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Kirkland, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Compassion Fatigue, Cross Cultural Issues, Depression, Identity Development, Life Transitions/Adjustments, Parenting Strategies, Racial Identity, Racial Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues, Addiction, ADHD

  • JULIA-DIGENAN-1

    Locations: Salvéo Youth Counseling, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Self-Esteem Issues, Mood Disorders, Trauma and Abuse, Borderline Personality Disorder, Stress Management, Panic, Women’s Issues, LGBTQIA+ Support, OCD

  • SOPHIE-EDELMAN-1

    Locations: Salvéo Youth Counseling, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Eating disorders, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Gender exploration, Trauma, ADHD

  • JANEY-GANTA-1

    Locations: Salvéo Youth Counseling, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Emotional regulation, Socialization issues, ADHD, Autism, Couples

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    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Redmond, Salvéo Counseling Seattle, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Addiction/Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief/Loss, Mood Disorders, Past Trauma, Self-Esteem, Shame, Spirituality, Stress, OCD

  • MARIE-HETTICK-1

    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Kirkland, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: ADHD, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, OCD, School Anxiety & Stress, Life Transitions, Medical Diagnosis, Relationship Issues, Eating disorders

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    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Kirkland, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Family Dynamics, Self-Care/Lifestyle Habits, Performance/Sport, ADHD, Autism, OCD

  • ASHLEY-LINN-1

    Ashley Linn

    PsyD, LMHC

    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Kirkland, Salvéo Youth Counseling, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Relational Issues, Work/School Stress, LGBTQIA+ (including gender questioning/transitioning), Adjustment Disorders, Self-Harm, Military Stressors (service members & dependents), Eating disorder

  • SHANA-RITTENHOUSE-1

    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Redmond, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-esteem, Substance related use/abuse, Relationship issues, Life transitions, Chronic illness, Eating disorders, Infertility, OCD

  • KATIE-SCHMITZ-1

    Locations: Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Adjustment disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Gender questioning, LGBTQIA issues, Mood Disorders, OCD, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem issues, School stress, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues, Eating disorders, Couples

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    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Redmond, Salvéo Counseling Seattle, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Depression, Grief/Loss, Self-Esteem, Shame and Guilt, Physical and Sexual Abuse, Childhood and Domestic Abuse, Trauma, Anxiety, Spirituality, Eating Disorders, Suicidal Thoughts, Sexuality, Sleep disorders, Couples

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    Locations: Salvéo Counseling Seattle, Salvéo Counseling Redmond, Salvéo Counseling Kirkland, Salvéo Youth Counseling, Virtual Telehealth Sessions

    Helps with: Existential Crises, Finding Purpose and Identity, Cultural Differences, Expat or Immigration stress, Minority Stress, LGBTQIA Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Transgenerational Trauma, Couples

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    Rachel Henesy

    PhD, LMHCA

    Locations: Virtual Telehealth Sessions, Salvéo Counseling Seattle

    Helps with: LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, Complex PTSD, Survivors of Violence, Grief, Bipolar, Autism Spectrum, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Cultural Issues, Cognitive Disorders, Divorce Recovery, Family Dysfunction, Chronic Illness, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorders, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts

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