Suicidal Ideation Therapists in St John's, NL
![Photo of Jenna Kean, MSc, CCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/981f3d38-f2e7-4dd7-9cfe-940b423719af/2/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador native with a passion for continued education around mental health and wellness. My aim is to create a safe space where individuals can learn how to strengthen coping skills, address daily stressors and learn how to develop and practice healthy coping patterns. I have experience working with individuals in the areas of depression, anxiety, anger, parenting, stress management, trauma, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and self-esteem. Moreover, I have considerable experience working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideations.
I'm a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador native with a passion for continued education around mental health and wellness. My aim is to create a safe space where individuals can learn how to strengthen coping skills, address daily stressors and learn how to develop and practice healthy coping patterns. I have experience working with individuals in the areas of depression, anxiety, anger, parenting, stress management, trauma, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and self-esteem. Moreover, I have considerable experience working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideations.
![Photo of Nancy Galway - Dara Counselling and Wellness, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/caed0c5b-4bbc-424f-9a34-ab96e4a47512/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dara Counselling and Wellness
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C
Trauma occurs many ways – abuse, accidents, divorce, death and it can suck the life right out of you. Maybe you’ve had sleepless nights and restless mornings and it does not feel worth it to get out of bed. Maybe you've thought of harming yourself or possibly had suicidal thoughts. Trauma can affect all parts of your life; your relationships, your ability to work, your ability to feel safe and happy. Sometimes you feel like all is well and that you have dealt with it. You feel fine and 6 months later it feels like it just happened, It is possible to get your life back. Reach out, I can help.
Trauma occurs many ways – abuse, accidents, divorce, death and it can suck the life right out of you. Maybe you’ve had sleepless nights and restless mornings and it does not feel worth it to get out of bed. Maybe you've thought of harming yourself or possibly had suicidal thoughts. Trauma can affect all parts of your life; your relationships, your ability to work, your ability to feel safe and happy. Sometimes you feel like all is well and that you have dealt with it. You feel fine and 6 months later it feels like it just happened, It is possible to get your life back. Reach out, I can help.
![Photo of Nicole Furey, BSW, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1b7a39f8-a9d4-4065-93d3-66cb12d2e8e5/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a therapist, I have experience working with individuals experiencing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, illness, adult ADHD, parenting difficulties, and those experiencing suicidal ideation.
I am a registered social worker and my goal is to create a soft place for you to land. Together we can navigate your life stressors and complicated relationships, develop coping skills, regulate your emotions, and discover your strengths.
As a therapist, I have experience working with individuals experiencing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, illness, adult ADHD, parenting difficulties, and those experiencing suicidal ideation.
I am a registered social worker and my goal is to create a soft place for you to land. Together we can navigate your life stressors and complicated relationships, develop coping skills, regulate your emotions, and discover your strengths.
![Photo of Marilyn Devine, MSW, RSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27645ed0-5edc-449b-95a3-1023604b3a75/3/320x400.jpeg)
She has also completed post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy; Attachment Focused Psychotherapy; Trauma Integration Therapy; Strategies for Processing and Healing Grief; Critical Incident Stress Management; and, Suicide Intervention.
Marilyn is a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental therapist who supports people in their own personal development. She has particular interest in working with couples who may feel stuck in their relationship. Her post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy helps couples break old patterns of communication that are no longer working and reconnect on a deeper level. She also works with individuals who may experience relationship issues. Her post-graduate training in Attachment Focused Psychotherapy helps clients see how their style of connecting may be preventing them from experiencing the type of relationship they desire.
She has also completed post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy; Attachment Focused Psychotherapy; Trauma Integration Therapy; Strategies for Processing and Healing Grief; Critical Incident Stress Management; and, Suicide Intervention.
Marilyn is a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental therapist who supports people in their own personal development. She has particular interest in working with couples who may feel stuck in their relationship. Her post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy helps couples break old patterns of communication that are no longer working and reconnect on a deeper level. She also works with individuals who may experience relationship issues. Her post-graduate training in Attachment Focused Psychotherapy helps clients see how their style of connecting may be preventing them from experiencing the type of relationship they desire.
![Photo of Lesley Vaters, MACP, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a3607f0f-84d2-4489-8885-b3bebcccc112/1/320x400.jpeg)
She has completed additional programs in the areas of grief and bereavement counselling, mental health first aid, spiritual care, suicide intervention and applied behavioral analysis.
Lesley has spent the last 18 years working with adults and children in a number of capacities including counselling, social development and child behavioral modification.
She has completed additional programs in the areas of grief and bereavement counselling, mental health first aid, spiritual care, suicide intervention and applied behavioral analysis.
Lesley has spent the last 18 years working with adults and children in a number of capacities including counselling, social development and child behavioral modification.
![Photo of Ben Blaney - Ben Blaney Counselling, CCC, MACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fe2a6923-e5ff-4cda-8107-f2f05d0fa8d1/2/320x400.jpeg)
My specialties include anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and depression.
Anyone is welcome regarding my preference for particular clientele. I am open to any kind of mental health distress that you might be experiencing, and I will always do my best to provide the best treatment possible.
My specialties include anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and depression.
Anyone is welcome regarding my preference for particular clientele. I am open to any kind of mental health distress that you might be experiencing, and I will always do my best to provide the best treatment possible.
![Photo of Tracey Sexton Chapman, MEd, CCC, ND, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4371abc0-0d44-406d-bf39-e6c0574978b3/3/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling in this crazy world? Do you feel anxious, sad, frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, and/or tired of it all? Do you feel lost and alone, that no one understands you, that you are fighting your struggles alone? Is it difficult to muster the motivation and energy to do things that you once enjoyed? Are you constantly embroiled in conflict with others? Do you wish things were better, that you felt better, that the pain, sadness, and conflict would go away and be replaced with happiness, peace, contentment, and joy?
Are you struggling in this crazy world? Do you feel anxious, sad, frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, and/or tired of it all? Do you feel lost and alone, that no one understands you, that you are fighting your struggles alone? Is it difficult to muster the motivation and energy to do things that you once enjoyed? Are you constantly embroiled in conflict with others? Do you wish things were better, that you felt better, that the pain, sadness, and conflict would go away and be replaced with happiness, peace, contentment, and joy?
![Photo of Samantha Corcoran, MA, CCC, ND, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/05ed88e4-61af-4040-803b-e21d7b144d8d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Reaching out to start therapy can be anxiety-provoking. It's important to me that you feel comfortable in session and we build a trusting relationship as it's the foundation of therapeutic success. My aim is to help you understand why you feel or behave in the ways that you do and find helpful coping strategies to live a more meaningful life. Therapy goals are based on your priorities and values. In sessions, we will discuss how your feelings, thoughts, trauma or current stressors are impacting your life. I incorporate mindfulness, self-compassion, somatic regulation and value-based actions to work towards your goals.
Reaching out to start therapy can be anxiety-provoking. It's important to me that you feel comfortable in session and we build a trusting relationship as it's the foundation of therapeutic success. My aim is to help you understand why you feel or behave in the ways that you do and find helpful coping strategies to live a more meaningful life. Therapy goals are based on your priorities and values. In sessions, we will discuss how your feelings, thoughts, trauma or current stressors are impacting your life. I incorporate mindfulness, self-compassion, somatic regulation and value-based actions to work towards your goals.
![Photo of Amanda Devlin, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42e61b9e-e57d-42bd-abf3-7866e5c54afb/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a First Nations social worker with over 16 years of experience helping people in rural, remote, and urban communities. I've worked in health, in education, and in the nonprofit sector. I've supported people of all ages through times of profound loss, illness, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I have specialized training, lived experience, and expertise that allows me to provide comprehensive and effective therapeutic care. My special interests are in the areas of aging, end-of-life, caregiver stress/burnout, as well as grief and loss.
I'm a First Nations social worker with over 16 years of experience helping people in rural, remote, and urban communities. I've worked in health, in education, and in the nonprofit sector. I've supported people of all ages through times of profound loss, illness, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I have specialized training, lived experience, and expertise that allows me to provide comprehensive and effective therapeutic care. My special interests are in the areas of aging, end-of-life, caregiver stress/burnout, as well as grief and loss.
![Photo of Kristen Hynes Brothers (Phd Scholar), MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/621cbb29-6634-4473-b53c-59886800c48f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kristen Hynes Brothers (Phd Scholar)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1C
I have been practicing social work for nearly 15 years and am eternally grateful for the work I am able to do, and the relationships I have been able to form. I have worked in diverse practice areas which have provided me with the knowledge, skills and compassion needed to create meaningful, therapeutic relationships with people. I believe in the value of showing up as my genuine self in sessions with you. My approach is client-centered; I bring a variety of tools to the table, and I believe that you do as well, and our work together will be collaborative and goal driven. I work with young people and adults, as well as couples.
I have been practicing social work for nearly 15 years and am eternally grateful for the work I am able to do, and the relationships I have been able to form. I have worked in diverse practice areas which have provided me with the knowledge, skills and compassion needed to create meaningful, therapeutic relationships with people. I believe in the value of showing up as my genuine self in sessions with you. My approach is client-centered; I bring a variety of tools to the table, and I believe that you do as well, and our work together will be collaborative and goal driven. I work with young people and adults, as well as couples.
![Photo of Cortez Hancock - Priority Health Counselling, MEd, CCC, ND, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dd906127-4c09-4da3-8525-d2d5a36f9cf7/3/320x400.jpeg)
Priority Health Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1E (Online Only)
Today you have taken the first step to getting your life back. I know that mental health issues and life circumstances can leave you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and without hope. BUT, don't believe everything your mind tells you! Regardless of the issues or circumstances that have brought you here, starting right now, you are on the road to recovery. Together, we will work to build the knowledge and skills that will enable you to manage and even overcome your issues, so you can start living the rich, meaningful life you want, today.
Today you have taken the first step to getting your life back. I know that mental health issues and life circumstances can leave you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and without hope. BUT, don't believe everything your mind tells you! Regardless of the issues or circumstances that have brought you here, starting right now, you are on the road to recovery. Together, we will work to build the knowledge and skills that will enable you to manage and even overcome your issues, so you can start living the rich, meaningful life you want, today.
15 Second Videos
Kristen Hynes Brothers (Phd Scholar)
Latoya Newman
Strength Counselling Services
Rufaro Gundu
Megan Muckler
Pathlight Counselling Ltd. (Eric Burnet)
Michelle Keough
![Photo of Heidi Pond, MACP, BBA, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aabcd56c-6b89-42eb-962b-bd7fa171c6ab/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Heidi Pond and I’m a St. John’s-based Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I fully recognize that life is not always easy, and I care deeply about helping you navigate life’s greatest challenges. Understanding that each client is unique, each session is tailored to your specific needs. I bring warmth and empathy to the counselling room, creating a space where you’re able to feel a sense of comfort.
My name is Heidi Pond and I’m a St. John’s-based Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I fully recognize that life is not always easy, and I care deeply about helping you navigate life’s greatest challenges. Understanding that each client is unique, each session is tailored to your specific needs. I bring warmth and empathy to the counselling room, creating a space where you’re able to feel a sense of comfort.
![Photo of Latoya Newman, BEd, MEd, ND, CCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/459df5a2-06c7-44af-aa39-dc3f1886a1cf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Reaching out for help can be difficult and I'm happy that you've made it this far! I offer special support to children (ages 7-12), teens, and adults, in navigating the path to better emotional and mental well-being and believe that this is ultimately gained through developing and nurturing healthy relationships. I believe that everyone has the right to live with dignity and safety. My clients include: parents who are struggling with how to relate to their children; individuals experiencing bullying or harassment; individuals experiencing a relationship break-down, separation or divorce, and intimate partner violence.
Reaching out for help can be difficult and I'm happy that you've made it this far! I offer special support to children (ages 7-12), teens, and adults, in navigating the path to better emotional and mental well-being and believe that this is ultimately gained through developing and nurturing healthy relationships. I believe that everyone has the right to live with dignity and safety. My clients include: parents who are struggling with how to relate to their children; individuals experiencing bullying or harassment; individuals experiencing a relationship break-down, separation or divorce, and intimate partner violence.
![Photo of Tracy D Reardon, BEd, B SpEd, MEd, CCC, ND, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b02deab-e7cb-4207-92d0-87fe059f5e0b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tracy D Reardon
Counsellor, BEd, B SpEd, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Are you worried about your child's mental health? It can feel overwhelming not knowing how to support your child in times of distress. Physical, emotional, and social changes can make children more vulnerable to mental health issues. This stage is a crucial period for developing habits important for mental well-being. Issues I can help with include trauma, life stressors, grief/loss, self harm, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behaviour challenges, body image and other mental health concerns.
Are you worried about your child's mental health? It can feel overwhelming not knowing how to support your child in times of distress. Physical, emotional, and social changes can make children more vulnerable to mental health issues. This stage is a crucial period for developing habits important for mental well-being. Issues I can help with include trauma, life stressors, grief/loss, self harm, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behaviour challenges, body image and other mental health concerns.
![Photo of Michael Plummer, MACP, CCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5aa6f85b-de6d-4e25-8ece-b2b80801ed46/1/320x400.jpeg)
It can be very difficult to find a therapist who you might feel can be helpful to you. I like to think of therapy as first and most importantly a relationship. Some might have a sense that things are not as they might hope. We live in a time of loneliness, confusion, separation, conflict and it seems our cultural framework that is meant to hold all of this together is failing. At the heart of what is missing for so many is a place of love and belonging. Or perhaps you’ve lost sight of a sense of meaning in your life? Maybe you’ve received recently some deeply troubling news about your own health or the recent loss of a loved one?
It can be very difficult to find a therapist who you might feel can be helpful to you. I like to think of therapy as first and most importantly a relationship. Some might have a sense that things are not as they might hope. We live in a time of loneliness, confusion, separation, conflict and it seems our cultural framework that is meant to hold all of this together is failing. At the heart of what is missing for so many is a place of love and belonging. Or perhaps you’ve lost sight of a sense of meaning in your life? Maybe you’ve received recently some deeply troubling news about your own health or the recent loss of a loved one?
![Photo of Gillian Norris, BSc MEd, CCC, ND, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/464d8b13-97d9-41da-bede-a36831f9569c/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a Child Therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each child, teen, and young adult I work with. They have many of the qualities to cope with day-to-day life and stressors.. it's my role to help identify, celebrate, and strengthen the ones they have and introduce new ones that could help. Whether the goal is to help youth with ADHD (or ADHD characteristics), anxiety, emotional regulation, or trauma, I can help both young people and their families navigate their unique pathways to wellbeing and good mental health. Step by step along your own path, I'll walk with you while you need some extra support.
As a Child Therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each child, teen, and young adult I work with. They have many of the qualities to cope with day-to-day life and stressors.. it's my role to help identify, celebrate, and strengthen the ones they have and introduce new ones that could help. Whether the goal is to help youth with ADHD (or ADHD characteristics), anxiety, emotional regulation, or trauma, I can help both young people and their families navigate their unique pathways to wellbeing and good mental health. Step by step along your own path, I'll walk with you while you need some extra support.
![Photo of Cassie Guye, MSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52c57601-f8c0-4970-8848-db04941bc41e/1/320x400.jpeg)
It can be difficult to live the life you want when your emotions feel overwhelming, and there are effective therapeutic services that can help. I am a registered social worker who has been practicing in the field of mental health and addictions since 2017. I offer services for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma responses, and more. I strive to be intentional, transparent and effective in the services I offer. I am passionate about helping individuals cultivate insight and resiliency in the face of trauma, life changes, mental illness, substance misuse, and systemic barriers.
It can be difficult to live the life you want when your emotions feel overwhelming, and there are effective therapeutic services that can help. I am a registered social worker who has been practicing in the field of mental health and addictions since 2017. I offer services for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma responses, and more. I strive to be intentional, transparent and effective in the services I offer. I am passionate about helping individuals cultivate insight and resiliency in the face of trauma, life changes, mental illness, substance misuse, and systemic barriers.
![Photo of Brenna McClintock, MC, MA, RP(Qua), CCC, ND, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f3b20967-fff3-45dc-a23a-1e37834a2cfb/3/320x400.jpeg)
Brenna McClintock
Counsellor, MC, MA, RP(Qua), CCC, ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1E (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is respectful and compassionate. I work alongside my clients to support them in gaining new insights and to heal the ways their bodies have held onto past experiences so that they can show up in their lives in ways that are authentic and unique to them. I support people in processing many kinds of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, PTSD, childhood trauma, birth trauma and other experiences. I integrate trauma therapies like Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, inner child, parts work and other person-centred approaches to support you in healing and working toward your goals.
My approach to therapy is respectful and compassionate. I work alongside my clients to support them in gaining new insights and to heal the ways their bodies have held onto past experiences so that they can show up in their lives in ways that are authentic and unique to them. I support people in processing many kinds of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, PTSD, childhood trauma, birth trauma and other experiences. I integrate trauma therapies like Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, inner child, parts work and other person-centred approaches to support you in healing and working toward your goals.
![Photo of Amanda Peddle, BA, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1a429e6b-4604-413d-985c-cb0ff6000bd2/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a Social Worker for the last 14 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families through various roles in the child welfare system. For the last 5 years I have provided counselling to individual youth and adults within the child welfare system and privately. I believe in the power of a supportive therapeutic relationship coupled with a strength based and individual focus in counselling. I aim to support my clients in growth, goal achievement, and healing. I am an EMDR clinician and have training in DBT, CBT, sex therapy, Internal Family Systems Trauma Focused CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
As a Social Worker for the last 14 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families through various roles in the child welfare system. For the last 5 years I have provided counselling to individual youth and adults within the child welfare system and privately. I believe in the power of a supportive therapeutic relationship coupled with a strength based and individual focus in counselling. I aim to support my clients in growth, goal achievement, and healing. I am an EMDR clinician and have training in DBT, CBT, sex therapy, Internal Family Systems Trauma Focused CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
![Photo of Amanda Dewar - Strength Counselling Services, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2fb740b8-c8e2-4a16-8097-68eadd25ff1c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
See more therapy options for St John's
Nearby Suicidal Ideation Counsellors Searches for St John's
See More Suicidal Ideation CounsellorsNearby Searches for St John's
See More CounsellorsSuicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.