Therapy for NSSI at Beautiful Journey Counseling®

NSSI (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury) is a multifaceted behavior characterized by intentional self-harm without the intention of suicide, presenting a unique set of challenges that require a sensitive and informed approach in the provision of self-harm treatment.

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of NSSI is paramount in determining the need for professional intervention and support. At Beautiful Journey Counseling®, we offer a specialized and comprehensive therapy or self-harm treatment program tailored to individuals struggling with NSSI. Our therapy program extends support to families by providing guidance and resources to help them best support and understand their child or family member with NSSI. 

By fostering open communication, enhancing coping mechanisms, and promoting a compassionate and empathetic environment, we aim to facilitate healing and well-being for individuals and their support systems. Beautiful Journey Counseling® is dedicated to offering a holistic and inclusive approach to therapy for NSSI, promoting growth, resilience, and empowerment for those on their journey to recovery.

What are some common symptoms of NSSI?

NSSI in Adults

Signs of NSSI in adults can manifest in various ways, impacting their behavior, emotions, and overall well-being. Possible symptoms include:

  • Cutting, Scratching, Burning
  • Hiding self-injury, making excuses
  • Intense emotions, difficulty managing
  • Escalating patterns
  • Co-occurring mental health conditions

NSSI in Children/Teenagers

Signs of NSSI in children and teenagers can manifest in various ways, impacting their behavior, emotions, and overall well-being. Possible symptoms include:

  • Cuts, bruises, or burns in easily hidden areas
  • Social withdrawal, academic decline, irritability
  • Copying peers or influenced by social media
  • Difficulty expressing emotions, such as using self-injury to cope with emotions
  • Seeking attention or help, such as using NSSI to communicate distress or seek support

How We Help

At Beautiful Journey Counseling®, our approach to supporting adults facing Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) involves a personalized combination of evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. Our therapists employ a range of effective approaches to address NSSI with compassion and understanding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is integrated to equip individuals with skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, enabling healthier emotional management and interpersonal interactions without turning to self-injury.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is utilized to help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, recognize triggers, develop coping strategies, and address underlying issues like low self-esteem and maladaptive coping mechanisms. Additionally, Psychodynamic Therapy delves into unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts to provide insight into emotions and relationship dynamics contributing to NSSI, fostering healing and resolution of past traumas.

For those with trauma histories, trauma-focused therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) offer tools to process traumatic memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Mindfulness-based interventions are incorporated to cultivate present-moment awareness and acceptance of thoughts and emotions, enhancing overall well-being and emotional regulation. Through these tailored and comprehensive therapeutic interventions, we aim to empower couples and individuals to address underlying issues, build resilience, and embark on a journey towards healing and recovery from NSSI.

We are here to help you overcome challenges and move forward to a healthier and more fulfilling future.