Self-Harming Treatment Centers in Knoxville, TN

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Iris Wellness Group
Treatment Center, CEO
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37901
At Iris Wellness Group we offer comprehensive outpatient treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues targeting teens, adolescents, and adults in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Our programs, including detox, standard outpatient, intensive outpatient program (IOP), and partial hospitalization program (PHP), are crafted by a multidisciplinary team to meet the distinct needs of each client. Nestled in a tranquil setting, our facility is optimized for healing and comfort. We address a broad spectrum of conditions, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, trauma, and addiction, through a holistic approach. By integrating conventional therapies like CBT and DBT with cutting-edge treatments like Red Light Therapy, our goal is to enable our clients to effectively manage their symptoms and cultivate resilience for a more fulfilling future.
At Iris Wellness Group we offer comprehensive outpatient treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues targeting teens, adolescents, and adults in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Our programs, including detox, standard outpatient, intensive outpatient program (IOP), and partial hospitalization program (PHP), are crafted by a multidisciplinary team to meet the distinct needs of each client. Nestled in a tranquil setting, our facility is optimized for healing and comfort. We address a broad spectrum of conditions, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, trauma, and addiction, through a holistic approach. By integrating conventional therapies like CBT and DBT with cutting-edge treatments like Red Light Therapy, our goal is to enable our clients to effectively manage their symptoms and cultivate resilience for a more fulfilling future.
(423) 481-8872 View (423) 481-8872
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Tennessee Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Tennessee Wellness Center offers comprehensive outpatient treatment options for both primary mental health disorders and substance use disorders. We seek to provide a catered approach to each individual with the understanding that each person is unique in their struggles. In addition to our commuter programs located in Knoxville, TWC also provides housing accommodations for those in need of additional community support and resources as they focus on their journey in recovery.
Tennessee Wellness Center offers comprehensive outpatient treatment options for both primary mental health disorders and substance use disorders. We seek to provide a catered approach to each individual with the understanding that each person is unique in their struggles. In addition to our commuter programs located in Knoxville, TWC also provides housing accommodations for those in need of additional community support and resources as they focus on their journey in recovery.
(865) 432-1116 View (865) 432-1116
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Knoxville Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37938
Our mission at Knoxville Recovery Center is to provide a safe and supportive environment for people who are suffering from addiction and mental disorders. Far too many treatment centers implement one-size-fits-all strategies that, ultimately, provide a disservice to the client. At our center, you are an individual, not a number! We will provide you with the tools necessary to find meaningful sobriety. With the help of our highly qualified team and an extensive list of resources, we assist individuals who are new to treatment and ensure they become treatment-ready.
Our mission at Knoxville Recovery Center is to provide a safe and supportive environment for people who are suffering from addiction and mental disorders. Far too many treatment centers implement one-size-fits-all strategies that, ultimately, provide a disservice to the client. At our center, you are an individual, not a number! We will provide you with the tools necessary to find meaningful sobriety. With the help of our highly qualified team and an extensive list of resources, we assist individuals who are new to treatment and ensure they become treatment-ready.
(865) 276-8791 View (865) 276-8791
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The Middle Path-DBT Intensive Outpatient-Ages 10+
Treatment Center, LCSW, LISW-CP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923
We offer a Holistic Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Blount County &Tri-Cities ages 10+. Learn how to regulate your emotions in a small, personal, group therapy program in a home setting. We offer a non-institutionalized setting, that is peaceful and relaxing. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is embedded in our program. DBT is evidenced based and effective in reducing impulsive and reactive behavior. As part of the program, we offer holistic, mindfulness activities weekly. Our group treatment is offered three hours a day, three days a week for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). We teach DBT's four skills of Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. We offer a free tour and intake, come into our programs or virtually and see if we are the right fit for you. We offer medication management on site. We teach DBT in a way that is life enhancing and easily integrated into your life. Please visit themiddlepath.life. or TheMiddlepathrecovery.Life for Charleston Information. Build a life worth living!
We offer a Holistic Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Blount County &Tri-Cities ages 10+. Learn how to regulate your emotions in a small, personal, group therapy program in a home setting. We offer a non-institutionalized setting, that is peaceful and relaxing. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is embedded in our program. DBT is evidenced based and effective in reducing impulsive and reactive behavior. As part of the program, we offer holistic, mindfulness activities weekly. Our group treatment is offered three hours a day, three days a week for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). We teach DBT's four skills of Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. We offer a free tour and intake, come into our programs or virtually and see if we are the right fit for you. We offer medication management on site. We teach DBT in a way that is life enhancing and easily integrated into your life. Please visit themiddlepath.life. or TheMiddlepathrecovery.Life for Charleston Information. Build a life worth living!
(865) 234-3909 View (865) 234-3909
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Focus Integrative Centers
Treatment Center, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Focus provides compassionate, comprehensive care with experienced, master's level clinicians. Our intensive outpatient (IOP) program is designed for individuals (ages 13 and up) who are struggling with eating disorders (such as binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). Additionally, we offer outpatient psychotherapy and counseling services for mental health support, specializing in the areas of life transitions, stress, grief, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), trauma, eating disorders, food/body image (emotional eating, stress eating, compulsive overeating, exercise addiction), as well as nutritional guidance (meal planning, food allergies, special dietary restrictions) with our registered dietitian.
Focus provides compassionate, comprehensive care with experienced, master's level clinicians. Our intensive outpatient (IOP) program is designed for individuals (ages 13 and up) who are struggling with eating disorders (such as binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). Additionally, we offer outpatient psychotherapy and counseling services for mental health support, specializing in the areas of life transitions, stress, grief, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), trauma, eating disorders, food/body image (emotional eating, stress eating, compulsive overeating, exercise addiction), as well as nutritional guidance (meal planning, food allergies, special dietary restrictions) with our registered dietitian.
(865) 685-5943 View (865) 685-5943
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Focus Treatment Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Focus provides compassionate and comprehensive treatment for adults struggling with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis for both. Our whole-person approach reflects each patient's unique journey and life experiences so that care is genuine and personalized. Our Chattanooga location offers onsite medical detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. We provide screenings and assessments to help determine the appropriate level of treatment needed, as well as same day benefits verification. Additionally, our Knoxville location offers an eating disorder intensive outpatient program for adolescents and adults, as well as outpatient therapy and nutrition services.
Focus provides compassionate and comprehensive treatment for adults struggling with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis for both. Our whole-person approach reflects each patient's unique journey and life experiences so that care is genuine and personalized. Our Chattanooga location offers onsite medical detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. We provide screenings and assessments to help determine the appropriate level of treatment needed, as well as same day benefits verification. Additionally, our Knoxville location offers an eating disorder intensive outpatient program for adolescents and adults, as well as outpatient therapy and nutrition services.
(865) 622-7116 View (865) 622-7116
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Tapestry Behavioral Health Treatment Program
Treatment Center, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Knoxville, TN 37902
At Tapestry's premier eating disorder treatment facilities in Western North Carolina, you and your family will be treated with respect while you heal. Tapestry Eating Disorder Treatment Centers can help you reclaim your life and help you on your path to long-lasting recovery. Our knowledgeable treatment team specializes in treating eating disorders and co-occurring disorders. We are here to help you on your journey to recovery.
At Tapestry's premier eating disorder treatment facilities in Western North Carolina, you and your family will be treated with respect while you heal. Tapestry Eating Disorder Treatment Centers can help you reclaim your life and help you on your path to long-lasting recovery. Our knowledgeable treatment team specializes in treating eating disorders and co-occurring disorders. We are here to help you on your journey to recovery.
(828) 554-7998 View (828) 554-7998
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Mirror Lake Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
Mirror Lake Recovery Center, located on 75 beautiful, serene and secluded wooded acres in middle Tennessee, offers adults superb rehabilitation for alcohol and drug addiction. For more than 32 years, Mirror Lake Recovery Center has offered the best possible treatment with evidence based practices and services for people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction, as well a co-occurring mental health disorders.
Mirror Lake Recovery Center, located on 75 beautiful, serene and secluded wooded acres in middle Tennessee, offers adults superb rehabilitation for alcohol and drug addiction. For more than 32 years, Mirror Lake Recovery Center has offered the best possible treatment with evidence based practices and services for people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction, as well a co-occurring mental health disorders.
(844) 204-1058 View (844) 204-1058
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Addiction Detox | Mirror Lake Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Knoxville, TN 37901
Situated on 75 forested acres in central Tennessee, Mirror Lake Recovery Center supplies the substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment needed for adults to overcome addictions to drugs and/or alcohol. We utilize evidence-based treatment protocols that are proven successful in helping men and women overcome addictions to alcohol, opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, and other types of substances. We understand that each person's journey is different, so our treatment planning is customized to each individual's unique treatment needs and a great deal of effort is put forth to ensure that treatment outcomes are successful.
Situated on 75 forested acres in central Tennessee, Mirror Lake Recovery Center supplies the substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment needed for adults to overcome addictions to drugs and/or alcohol. We utilize evidence-based treatment protocols that are proven successful in helping men and women overcome addictions to alcohol, opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, and other types of substances. We understand that each person's journey is different, so our treatment planning is customized to each individual's unique treatment needs and a great deal of effort is put forth to ensure that treatment outcomes are successful.
(844) 204-1058 View (844) 204-1058
Freeman Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37909
Have you tried rehab before and couldn't seem to stay sober? Or maybe you're struggling with substance use and just starting to think about making a change. No matter where you are on your journey, we are here to help. Freeman Recovery Center provides the highest level of care to individuals who are living with substance use and mental health disorders. Using evidence-based practices and individualized, compassionate care, we equip people with the skills and resources to achieve lifelong recovery. As a patient of ours, you will have an interdisciplinary treatment team dedicated to your care, including professionals in medical, clinical, psychiatric, nursing, recovery support and other fields to ensure that all of your needs are met. Through close collaboration, our professionals deliver seamless and highly effective treatment services.
Have you tried rehab before and couldn't seem to stay sober? Or maybe you're struggling with substance use and just starting to think about making a change. No matter where you are on your journey, we are here to help. Freeman Recovery Center provides the highest level of care to individuals who are living with substance use and mental health disorders. Using evidence-based practices and individualized, compassionate care, we equip people with the skills and resources to achieve lifelong recovery. As a patient of ours, you will have an interdisciplinary treatment team dedicated to your care, including professionals in medical, clinical, psychiatric, nursing, recovery support and other fields to ensure that all of your needs are met. Through close collaboration, our professionals deliver seamless and highly effective treatment services.
(615) 645-1141 View (615) 645-1141
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Arbor Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37916
The mission of Arbor Wellness is to provide high quality treatment to a population that is in dire need of being treated as equal through a multitude of treatment modalities, medication, and education. Our goal is to erase stigma for mental health patients, and to help them recover and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We offer a wide variety of therapies and ancillary services to ensure each clients needs are met and the presenting factors addressed. We believe that the mental health community is underserved and options limited. Our facility is newly expanded and creates a plush, comfortable, home-like environment so clients don't feel institutionalized. We are not a hospital setting. We create a safe, comfortable and theraputic environment so that each client can heal and improve their quality of life. We use new and innovative treatments combined with evidence-based modalities to help each client recover. Call us today for an assessment and let us explore how we can help you or a loved one!
The mission of Arbor Wellness is to provide high quality treatment to a population that is in dire need of being treated as equal through a multitude of treatment modalities, medication, and education. Our goal is to erase stigma for mental health patients, and to help them recover and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We offer a wide variety of therapies and ancillary services to ensure each clients needs are met and the presenting factors addressed. We believe that the mental health community is underserved and options limited. Our facility is newly expanded and creates a plush, comfortable, home-like environment so clients don't feel institutionalized. We are not a hospital setting. We create a safe, comfortable and theraputic environment so that each client can heal and improve their quality of life. We use new and innovative treatments combined with evidence-based modalities to help each client recover. Call us today for an assessment and let us explore how we can help you or a loved one!
(615) 805-6119 View (615) 805-6119
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Next Step Recovery
Treatment Center, PHP, IOP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37901
Next Step Recovery provides more than just transitional living homes. We are a supportive community of peers and addictions professionals committed to substance abuse recovery. Our safe, close-knit community and highly structured programs ensure our residents have the best support possible for a successful and long-term recovery. Now offering a Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment program (SACOT) & Intensive Out Patient (IOP) program available to the Asheville community. Next Step Recovery also is a MAT friendly program and supports men across mental health and substance use disorders.
Next Step Recovery provides more than just transitional living homes. We are a supportive community of peers and addictions professionals committed to substance abuse recovery. Our safe, close-knit community and highly structured programs ensure our residents have the best support possible for a successful and long-term recovery. Now offering a Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment program (SACOT) & Intensive Out Patient (IOP) program available to the Asheville community. Next Step Recovery also is a MAT friendly program and supports men across mental health and substance use disorders.
(828) 970-1501 View (828) 970-1501
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Tulip Hill Recovery - Tennessee Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37901
Deciding what rehab to go to is a big decision with a lot of options. This decision can lead you to a life of recovery, happiness and joy. Tulip Hill Recovery has been in your shoes, most of our employees are in recovery and have had to make the choice of what facility to go with. Tulip Hill Recovery located near Nashville Tennessee is a family owned and operated drug and alcohol rehab. Our Tennessee treatment center offers inpatient and outpatient rehab programs specializing in dual diagnosis. Our staff is highly trained and consider the top of their profession. Tulip Hill Recovery's goal is to give our clients the tools and skills they need to live a life in recovery and have sustained sobriety.
Deciding what rehab to go to is a big decision with a lot of options. This decision can lead you to a life of recovery, happiness and joy. Tulip Hill Recovery has been in your shoes, most of our employees are in recovery and have had to make the choice of what facility to go with. Tulip Hill Recovery located near Nashville Tennessee is a family owned and operated drug and alcohol rehab. Our Tennessee treatment center offers inpatient and outpatient rehab programs specializing in dual diagnosis. Our staff is highly trained and consider the top of their profession. Tulip Hill Recovery's goal is to give our clients the tools and skills they need to live a life in recovery and have sustained sobriety.
(629) 201-4428 View (629) 201-4428

Online Treatment Centers

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Cedar Recovery Ooltewah
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Medication Management Services include but are not limited to mood disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bereavement, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, neurocognitive disorders, substance misuse and addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorders, benzodiazepine tapering/discontinuation syndrome among others.
Medication Management Services include but are not limited to mood disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bereavement, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, neurocognitive disorders, substance misuse and addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorders, benzodiazepine tapering/discontinuation syndrome among others.
(423) 520-4955 View (423) 520-4955
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Riverwalk Recovery Center
Treatment Center, LPC
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Conveniently located in downtown Chattanooga, Harmony Health Group's Riverwalk Recovery Center offers a comprehensive portfolio of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment options. Our comfortable, state-of-the art facility offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) with optional supportive housing, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), trauma-informed therapy and more. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and our dedicated team of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
Conveniently located in downtown Chattanooga, Harmony Health Group's Riverwalk Recovery Center offers a comprehensive portfolio of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment options. Our comfortable, state-of-the art facility offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) with optional supportive housing, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), trauma-informed therapy and more. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and our dedicated team of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
(423) 818-9650 View (423) 818-9650
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Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC
Treatment Center, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37660
Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC is a group of professional clinicians providing individual, marriage and family counseling and therapy services. Located in Kingsport, Tennessee we serve the Tri-Cities Region of Tennessee and Virginia (Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol) in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia regions of these states. We also serve the people living in Southeastern Kentucky. Our Counseling Associates are: L. Gordon Brewer, Jr., MEd, LMFT; Amy French, EdS, LMFT; Crysta Dunkerly, LCSW; Kellie Ann Ross, MA, NCC, Amanda Pentiah, Counseling Intern. Call: 844-215-0811 to contact one of our therapists.
Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC is a group of professional clinicians providing individual, marriage and family counseling and therapy services. Located in Kingsport, Tennessee we serve the Tri-Cities Region of Tennessee and Virginia (Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol) in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia regions of these states. We also serve the people living in Southeastern Kentucky. Our Counseling Associates are: L. Gordon Brewer, Jr., MEd, LMFT; Amy French, EdS, LMFT; Crysta Dunkerly, LCSW; Kellie Ann Ross, MA, NCC, Amanda Pentiah, Counseling Intern. Call: 844-215-0811 to contact one of our therapists.
(423) 207-4900 View (423) 207-4900
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Chattanooga Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Chattanooga Recovery Center not only offers addiction treatment, but we also offers treatment for primary mental health. Our team has the experience and knowledge to understand that oftentimes, drug and alcohol addiction are intertwined with mental illness. In fact, 1 in 4 adults with a mental illness also have a substance abuse disorder, and some studies show that as many as half of all individuals with drug or alcohol addictions also have a mental disorder of some kind. There are many reasons for this, and because the two are so closely tied together, it’s challenging to treat one issue without treating the other. That is why our facility offers comprehensive mental health treatment in addition to our alcohol and drug addiction programs.
Chattanooga Recovery Center not only offers addiction treatment, but we also offers treatment for primary mental health. Our team has the experience and knowledge to understand that oftentimes, drug and alcohol addiction are intertwined with mental illness. In fact, 1 in 4 adults with a mental illness also have a substance abuse disorder, and some studies show that as many as half of all individuals with drug or alcohol addictions also have a mental disorder of some kind. There are many reasons for this, and because the two are so closely tied together, it’s challenging to treat one issue without treating the other. That is why our facility offers comprehensive mental health treatment in addition to our alcohol and drug addiction programs.
(423) 455-8122 View (423) 455-8122
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Benton, TN 37307
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
(423) 205-1078 View (423) 205-1078
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Time Wellness Chattanooga
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Located in downtown Chattanooga, TN, Time Wellness is a primary mental health center for adults. Our program, which includes day treatment levels of care, and intensive outpatient is designed to assist clients in their journey to understand and achieve through symptom management and the development of new life skills. Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges. Through our comprehensive approach including, CBT, DBT, and ACT, trauma focused approach our treatment team carry the expertise to fulfil an array of mental health problems.
Located in downtown Chattanooga, TN, Time Wellness is a primary mental health center for adults. Our program, which includes day treatment levels of care, and intensive outpatient is designed to assist clients in their journey to understand and achieve through symptom management and the development of new life skills. Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges. Through our comprehensive approach including, CBT, DBT, and ACT, trauma focused approach our treatment team carry the expertise to fulfil an array of mental health problems.
(423) 818-9381 View (423) 818-9381

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How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.