Self-Harm Therapy & Parent Support in San Clemente
Self-harm is rarely about wanting to die. Most often, it is a way of coping with emotions that feel too intense, too confusing, or too hard to put into words.
At Denney Family Therapy, we work with children, teens, and adults who engage in self-harm, as well as parents and caregivers who are trying to support them. Our approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and grounded in understanding what the behavior is communicating rather than rushing to eliminate it.
You are not alone in this. And healing is possible.
Support for Children, Teens, Adults, and the Families Who Love Them
For Individuals Who Self-Harm
If self-harm has become a way to manage intense feelings, numbness, or internal pressure, therapy offers a space where you do not have to explain or defend your experience.
We move at your pace, focusing first on safety, emotional regulation, and understanding what your system is trying to do for you. Change happens through feeling supported, not judged.
How Therapy Helps
Healing from self-harm is not about forcing a behavior to stop.
It is about helping someone feel safe enough that they no longer need it.
Therapy may include emotional regulation, coping skills, relational repair, and trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR when appropriate. The work is collaborative, respectful, and paced carefully.
For Parents & Caregivers
When your child self-harms, it can feel terrifying and isolating. Many parents worry they are saying the wrong thing or making things worse.
We help parents slow things down, understand what self-harm communicates, and respond with steadiness rather than fear. Supporting your child does not mean having all the answers. It means learning how to stay connected and grounded together.
Ready to Begin?
We offer in-person sessions in San Clemente and virtual therapy throughout California.
You are not expected to have everything figured out.
That is why support exists.
Schedule a consultation to get started.