Self-Harm Counseling in North Dakota

You don’t have to face this pain alone. Healing is possible—and it starts with being heard.

Hurting yourself may seem like the only way to quiet what’s going on inside. But beneath self-harm is often something deeper—overwhelming emotions, trauma, shame, or the desperate need to feel something when everything feels numb. At River Haven Counseling, we understand that self-injury is not about attention-seeking. It’s about trying to cope with pain that feels too heavy to carry alone.

You deserve a safe, supportive space to begin healing. Our licensed therapists provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for individuals and teens throughout North Dakota. Whether you come to our Fargo office or meet online from another part of the state, you’ll find a place where your story matters and recovery feels possible.

Why People Turn to Self-Harm

For many, self-injury becomes a way to manage unbearable emotions—like sadness, anger, guilt, or emptiness. It might bring temporary relief, but it doesn’t address the pain underneath. Over time, it can lead to isolation, shame, and even more distress.
You don’t have to stay stuck in that cycle. Together, we’ll find safer, healthier ways to cope and rebuild your sense of control.

What Healing Looks Like

Every person’s journey is unique, but healing often begins with understanding and compassion.
Through therapy, you’ll learn to:

• Understand the emotional roots of self-harm
• Manage distress and strong emotions without hurting yourself
• Build a stronger sense of self-worth and resilience
• Develop long-term strategies for emotional balance and confidence

How We Help

At River Haven Counseling, our therapists use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to meet you where you are—with care and respect, never judgment.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — Learn practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — Recognize self-critical thought patterns and replace them with self-compassion
• Trauma-Informed Counseling — Safely process past experiences that contribute to emotional pain
• Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Work — Build awareness, calm, and gentleness toward yourself

We support adults and teens who experience:

• Repetitive self-injury (cutting, burning, scratching)
• Emotional numbness or dissociation
• Suicidal thoughts (with or without intent)
• Feelings of emptiness, shame, or self-hatred
• Anxiety, depression, or trauma-related distress

Why Choose River Haven Counseling

• Licensed therapists trained in trauma and self-harm recovery
• Safe, compassionate environment where you can be honest about your pain
• Flexible in-person or virtual options anywhere in North Dakota
• A caring team that helps you move from surviving to healing

Hope Is Closer Than You Think

You don’t have to keep fighting this battle alone. Healing from self-harm takes courage, and that first step—reaching out—can change everything.

Call River Haven Counseling at 701.566.0204 to schedule your first appointment, or schedule online.

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Together, we’ll help you find safer ways to cope, rebuild your strength, and rediscover hope.