Treatment Centers in Virginia

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Newport Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Leesburg, VA 20175
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment, using proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
We work with most major insurance providers and work collaboratively with payers to optimize coverage for families. Many young adults who receive treatment from Newport Institute using insurance coverage do so through a Single Case Agreement, a special contract through which out-of-network providers can work with a family’s insurance company on an In-Network basis. Newport Institute maintains a full-time, in-house team dedicated to supporting families through the mental health insurance coverage and financing process. In order to secure sufficient insurance coverage, we will most likely need to conduct a series of clinical reviews and any requested provider-to-provider calls with the insurance company. While other facilities may charge for this service, we feel it is our responsibility to assist families with what can be a complex process. Our goal is to ensure that families receive the maximum coverage, so they can access the highest-quality treatment.
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment, using proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
We work with most major insurance providers and work collaboratively with payers to optimize coverage for families. Many young adults who receive treatment from Newport Institute using insurance coverage do so through a Single Case Agreement, a special contract through which out-of-network providers can work with a family’s insurance company on an In-Network basis. Newport Institute maintains a full-time, in-house team dedicated to supporting families through the mental health insurance coverage and financing process. In order to secure sufficient insurance coverage, we will most likely need to conduct a series of clinical reviews and any requested provider-to-provider calls with the insurance company. While other facilities may charge for this service, we feel it is our responsibility to assist families with what can be a complex process. Our goal is to ensure that families receive the maximum coverage, so they can access the highest-quality treatment.
(703) 546-9383 View (703) 546-9383
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Newport Academy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Great Falls, VA 22066
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment.
Newport Academy’s Virginia location offers treatment for boys between the ages of 12-17. Our integrated approach treats the trauma and attachment wounds underlying teen mental health and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, depression, & eating disorders. We address these root causes through comprehensive, solution-focused treatment that involves the entire family in the healing process. To support our teens and their families in achieving long-term, sustainable healing, our clinical model takes into account every aspect of a teen’s well-being—physical, psychological, relational, educational, and spiritual—so they can thrive when they return home to their families, schools, and communities. Moreover, we are committed to ongoing research on the efficacy of our treatment. To ensure that our care is truly evidence-based, we track a variety of treatment goals and commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming. Data gathered on our outcomes using industry-approved measurement tools shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance.
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment.
Newport Academy’s Virginia location offers treatment for boys between the ages of 12-17. Our integrated approach treats the trauma and attachment wounds underlying teen mental health and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, depression, & eating disorders. We address these root causes through comprehensive, solution-focused treatment that involves the entire family in the healing process. To support our teens and their families in achieving long-term, sustainable healing, our clinical model takes into account every aspect of a teen’s well-being—physical, psychological, relational, educational, and spiritual—so they can thrive when they return home to their families, schools, and communities. Moreover, we are committed to ongoing research on the efficacy of our treatment. To ensure that our care is truly evidence-based, we track a variety of treatment goals and commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming. Data gathered on our outcomes using industry-approved measurement tools shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance.
(571) 200-2764 View (571) 200-2764
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Newport Academy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment, using proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
Newport Academy’s Virginia location offers treatment for teens between the ages of 12-17. Our integrated approach treats the trauma and attachment wounds underlying teen mental health and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD. We address these root causes through comprehensive, solution-focused treatment that involves the entire family in the healing process. To support our teens and their families in achieving long-term, sustainable healing, our clinical model takes into account every aspect of a teen’s well-being—physical, psychological, relational, and educational so they can thrive when they return home to their families, schools, and communities. Moreover, we are dedicated to ongoing research on the efficacy of our treatment. To ensure that our care is truly evidence-based, we track a variety of treatment goals and commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming. Data gathered on our outcomes using industry-approved measurement tools shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance.
Our skilled clinicians and experiential therapists are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to individualized teen treatment, using proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
Newport Academy’s Virginia location offers treatment for teens between the ages of 12-17. Our integrated approach treats the trauma and attachment wounds underlying teen mental health and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD. We address these root causes through comprehensive, solution-focused treatment that involves the entire family in the healing process. To support our teens and their families in achieving long-term, sustainable healing, our clinical model takes into account every aspect of a teen’s well-being—physical, psychological, relational, and educational so they can thrive when they return home to their families, schools, and communities. Moreover, we are dedicated to ongoing research on the efficacy of our treatment. To ensure that our care is truly evidence-based, we track a variety of treatment goals and commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming. Data gathered on our outcomes using industry-approved measurement tools shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance.
(571) 946-8300 View (571) 946-8300
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Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
(571) 789-1028 View (571) 789-1028
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22230
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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Dominion Care - Sequoia Substance Use Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23228
At Dominion Care, our Sequoia Substance Use Program provides passionate, innovative, and therapeutic interventions. Care is what we do. Our program is designed to help people in multiple stages of change by offering multiple group options to meet their needs, as well as individual therapy. We work with people from all backgrounds and levels of treatment. Whether motivated to be fully abstinent or still questioning, we will work with you to help you establish and reach the goals you set for yourself during this time.
At Dominion Care, our Sequoia Substance Use Program provides passionate, innovative, and therapeutic interventions. Care is what we do. Our program is designed to help people in multiple stages of change by offering multiple group options to meet their needs, as well as individual therapy. We work with people from all backgrounds and levels of treatment. Whether motivated to be fully abstinent or still questioning, we will work with you to help you establish and reach the goals you set for yourself during this time.
(804) 251-3621 View (804) 251-3621
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Western Tidewater Community Services Board
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Suffolk, VA 23435
WTCSB is the public behavioral healthcare department for the cities of Suffolk and Franklin and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We provide counseling, psychiatry, care management and ongoing treatment supports to individuals with mental health or substance disorder problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We work with persons experiencing depression and anxiety, school and family related problems or work and life transition concerns
WTCSB is the public behavioral healthcare department for the cities of Suffolk and Franklin and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We provide counseling, psychiatry, care management and ongoing treatment supports to individuals with mental health or substance disorder problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We work with persons experiencing depression and anxiety, school and family related problems or work and life transition concerns
(757) 758-5106 View (757) 758-5106
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22312
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (ages 18 to 30) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (ages 18 to 30) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(703) 991-8529 View (703) 991-8529
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Center For Discovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
(703) 952-3426 View (703) 952-3426
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White Cloud Therapeutic Services, LLC
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23185
White Cloud Therapeutic Services is group private practice located in Williamsburg, VA. Through the combined experience and expertise of our staff we can offer services to individuals, couples, families, and groups suffering from diagnosable mental health concerns as well as mental health concerns that do not reach the level of diagnosable disorders. Our team takes pride in our use of a person-centered approach. This means that each of our clinicians considers you to be the expert on you and the expert on your personal needs. Often individuals may need help discovering this self-knowledge and in finding ways to explore these needs in a safe and affirming space. Our therapists are here to assist you with this journey at each step. In addition, our staff can help in exploring coping strategies for working through immediate needs and resilience building for working through difficulties that may arise in the future.
White Cloud Therapeutic Services is group private practice located in Williamsburg, VA. Through the combined experience and expertise of our staff we can offer services to individuals, couples, families, and groups suffering from diagnosable mental health concerns as well as mental health concerns that do not reach the level of diagnosable disorders. Our team takes pride in our use of a person-centered approach. This means that each of our clinicians considers you to be the expert on you and the expert on your personal needs. Often individuals may need help discovering this self-knowledge and in finding ways to explore these needs in a safe and affirming space. Our therapists are here to assist you with this journey at each step. In addition, our staff can help in exploring coping strategies for working through immediate needs and resilience building for working through difficulties that may arise in the future.
(757) 378-9410 View (757) 378-9410
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Apple Tree Counseling LLC
Treatment Center, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Occoquan, VA 22125
Here at Apple Tree Counseling we hope to gain those who feel they have tried everything and are starting to lose hope. You might be lost, but there is someone here who is happy to hear your story with zero judgement. We can also appreciate those who haven’t tried everything because they have no idea where to start!! No worries, that’s what we are here for! We will not talk down to you or your child, we are partners throughout the entire process! We offer mental health counseling in person and over telehealth!
Here at Apple Tree Counseling we hope to gain those who feel they have tried everything and are starting to lose hope. You might be lost, but there is someone here who is happy to hear your story with zero judgement. We can also appreciate those who haven’t tried everything because they have no idea where to start!! No worries, that’s what we are here for! We will not talk down to you or your child, we are partners throughout the entire process! We offer mental health counseling in person and over telehealth!
(434) 216-6613 View (434) 216-6613
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Discovery Mood & Anxiety Programs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
(833) 583-0169 View (833) 583-0169
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Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Jarratt, VA 23867
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services provides evidence-based intensive therapeutic treatment services for adolescents ages 11 to 17 who have experienced trauma, mental illness and other related issues during their young lives. Our multimodal, uniquely designed trauma focused cognitive behavioral treatment and additional evidence based trauma therapies are especially effective in helping children who have mental illness, personality disorders, emotional intensity disorders and behavioral issues and are victims of physical and/or sexual abuse, neglect and have poor familial relationships. Jackson-Feild is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services provides evidence-based intensive therapeutic treatment services for adolescents ages 11 to 17 who have experienced trauma, mental illness and other related issues during their young lives. Our multimodal, uniquely designed trauma focused cognitive behavioral treatment and additional evidence based trauma therapies are especially effective in helping children who have mental illness, personality disorders, emotional intensity disorders and behavioral issues and are victims of physical and/or sexual abuse, neglect and have poor familial relationships. Jackson-Feild is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
(434) 595-3906 x3027 View (434) 595-3906 x3027
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Center For Discovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Alexandria, VA 22306
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
(703) 947-0829 View (703) 947-0829
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Emilia
Treatment Center, PRS
Verified Verified
Sterling, VA 20164
We use research-based treatments to help our patients with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and mental and behavioral health issues. Under the guidance of our chief medical officer, our programs are made up of addiction professionals including physicians, registered nurses, licensed marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. We offer high staff-to-patient ratios to ensure more personal attention for our patients, and many of our staff are in recovery themselves—so they understand what you are going through.
We use research-based treatments to help our patients with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and mental and behavioral health issues. Under the guidance of our chief medical officer, our programs are made up of addiction professionals including physicians, registered nurses, licensed marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. We offer high staff-to-patient ratios to ensure more personal attention for our patients, and many of our staff are in recovery themselves—so they understand what you are going through.
(703) 783-0156 View (703) 783-0156
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Center for Discovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
(571) 458-1335 View (571) 458-1335
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Sandstone Care Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chantilly, VA 20151
Our Medically-Assisted Detox and Residential Program offers 24/7 medically supervised care in an intimate setting to support a safe stabilization from drugs and alcohol. Upon stabilization, we have a comprehensive residential program that addresses your physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Our Medically-Assisted Detox and Residential Program offers 24/7 medically supervised care in an intimate setting to support a safe stabilization from drugs and alcohol. Upon stabilization, we have a comprehensive residential program that addresses your physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
(571) 454-5902 View (571) 454-5902
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Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program, Annandale
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Annandale, VA 22003
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
(571) 487-8478 View (571) 487-8478
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, CSAC-A, CAI-II, MD, LPC, LAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(240) 847-0735 View (240) 847-0735
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LifeBridge Counseling, LLC - Coastal Virginia
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Outpatient Counseling offers a variety of therapeutic interventions by licensed and skilled providers of mental health services. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where members of our community can receive confidential, quality, client-centered therapeutic services to meet the many numerous emotional and behavioral struggles they may face. We work closely with referral sources and other providers to allow for the most comprehensive and valuable service provision.
Outpatient Counseling offers a variety of therapeutic interventions by licensed and skilled providers of mental health services. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where members of our community can receive confidential, quality, client-centered therapeutic services to meet the many numerous emotional and behavioral struggles they may face. We work closely with referral sources and other providers to allow for the most comprehensive and valuable service provision.
(540) 709-9921 View (540) 709-9921

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Self-Harming Treatment Centers

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.