Self-Injury

Self-Harm Therapy That Meets You With Support, Not Shame

Struggling with self-injury? Our counseling provides safe, nonjudgmental support, coping strategies, and guidance toward emotional healing and recovery.

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Self-Injury Counseling in Colorado

Using self-injury as a way to cope with pain that feels too big to hold any other way. Carrying shame about something that's actually a sign of how much you're struggling, not a character flaw. You shouldn't have to face this alone. Overcomers Counseling offers compassionate self-injury counseling across Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Pueblo, plus statewide teletherapy.

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

Self-injury is often a way of coping with overwhelming emotions, and it takes real courage to talk about it. Our therapists respond with compassion, not judgment or alarm, and focus on understanding what you're going through and building safer ways to cope. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

What Counseling Can Support

Sessions focus on understanding the emotions underneath self-injury, building healthier coping strategies for overwhelming feelings, processing underlying anxiety, depression, or trauma, and reducing shame around what you're experiencing. Treatment moves at a pace that respects your safety and readiness.

How Our Therapists Help

Our providers use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed approaches, which are among the most effective tools for building emotional regulation and safer coping skills. We coordinate with medical or psychiatric care when needed. For clients who want it, we also offer faith-integrated counseling.

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Find self-injury counseling in Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, or Pueblo, or connect through secure teletherapy anywhere in Colorado. We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Kaiser, Anthem BCBS, and Tricare.

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What is the goal of counseling for self-injury?

The goal of counseling for self-injury isn’t to tell you to just stop. It's to help you find new and healthier ways to cope with the emotional pain you're feeling inside. Think of it as a guide to help you build a new toolkit. We work together to help you understand the "why" behind your behavior, so you can stop living in a cycle of pain and start living a life that is full and rewarding. You can learn to be in control of your emotions rather than having them control you.

What are some ways to stop the urge to self-injure?

The urge to self-injure can feel like an overwhelming wave. The key is to find a way to ride that wave without being swept away by it. We can help you learn to identify your triggers and build a personalized set of healthy coping skills for the moments when the urge arises, such as grounding techniques, reaching out to a support person, or moving your body. You can find a way to get through this, and we're here to help you get there. If you're in crisis, please call or text 988 for immediate support.

How can a counselor help me with my emotions?

Self-injury is often a way to cope with overwhelming emotions. It's like a pressure release valve that has become a dangerous habit. Counseling provides a safe space for you to explore your emotions without judgment. We’ll help you understand what's really going on inside and give you a new playbook for responding to your feelings in a healthy way. You can learn to feel your emotions without having to act on them.

What is the difference between self-injury and suicide?

While self-injury and suicide are both serious issues, they are very different. Self-injury is often a way to cope with emotional pain, while suicide is the act of ending one's life. We understand that this is a very sensitive topic, but we want you to know that we can help you with both. If you are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out to us. We will be there for you every step of the way.

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Across hundreds of client reviews, one theme comes through again and again: people feel truly heard here. Clients describe finally finding a therapist who understood them, gaining real tools for anxiety, trauma, and anger management, and walking away from sessions feeling lighter and more hopeful. Many say Overcomers was the first place therapy actually felt like the right fit — a space to be met with warmth, patience, and genuine care on the path to becoming who they're meant to be.
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Abby is the most professional and strongest counselor I have ever worked with. Having a psychology background and working in social services, I am familiar or have worked with dozens of therapists. She is maintained a very professional approach and her model of counseling is a perfect blend between structure and empathy. I have recommended her services to several people and intended to continue doing so!
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Jennifer made me feel very comfortable talking about an uncomfortable topic. I’m really looking forward to working with her.
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I really appreciate the fact that someone I had only talked with for an hour was willing to listen and to help me take on the weight of my world and to give me hope in getting my life back on the right path that I needed . Thanks
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Serena has not only knowledge, but compassion, understanding, guidance to push through whatever obstacles I have faced, and the advice needed to learn new traits or skills. I’ve definitely had a battle of finding a therapist I not only connect with, but someone I’m comfortable sharing some uncomfortable situations with to help move past. She’s been so very patient with me and my life’s ups and downs. I can’t thank her enough for being so genuine! Has been nothing but a great experience!
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This was my first experience in therapy and it was an amazing experience!