Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Homewood, AL
I specialize in the areas of grief/loss, stress management, trauma, life transitions, depression, and suicide prevention.
Let's face it, life can be challenging. If you feel like you are struggling to navigate life's obstacles, let's work together on uncovering and empowering the best version of you. My aim as your therapist is to create a safe space for discovery and healing, guiding you on a path toward inner peace and joy. I will help you unpack the complexities of life and explore how your experiences may be impacting your emotional well-being.
I specialize in the areas of grief/loss, stress management, trauma, life transitions, depression, and suicide prevention.
Let's face it, life can be challenging. If you feel like you are struggling to navigate life's obstacles, let's work together on uncovering and empowering the best version of you. My aim as your therapist is to create a safe space for discovery and healing, guiding you on a path toward inner peace and joy. I will help you unpack the complexities of life and explore how your experiences may be impacting your emotional well-being.
If you are struggling to manage anxiety, mood, or substance use disorder, grief, major life changes, or find yourself disoriented due to unresolved trauma, I invite you to reach out. I am passionate about working with people who have lived through trauma and might struggle with self-worth or anxiety/depression as a result. I have worked with clients who struggled with severe mental illness, substance use, and suicidal ideations. All of my clients shared one thing in common, they were tired of being in emotional pain. If you want to find peace let's work together to build a plan of action. Your mental health matters, and so do you.
If you are struggling to manage anxiety, mood, or substance use disorder, grief, major life changes, or find yourself disoriented due to unresolved trauma, I invite you to reach out. I am passionate about working with people who have lived through trauma and might struggle with self-worth or anxiety/depression as a result. I have worked with clients who struggled with severe mental illness, substance use, and suicidal ideations. All of my clients shared one thing in common, they were tired of being in emotional pain. If you want to find peace let's work together to build a plan of action. Your mental health matters, and so do you.
Jennifer Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
Are you looking for a unique, personal, laid-back, supportive, and comfortable environment? I provide talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapies to assist you to reach your goals. Each person is different so the plan is to get to know YOU and develop a plan to give YOU the services that would work best for YOU. Over the past 15 years as a counselor, I have learned it is the counseling relationship that drives the change process. I utilize different approaches to assist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I love working with the person, not just the issues or hurdles that they are going through.
Are you looking for a unique, personal, laid-back, supportive, and comfortable environment? I provide talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapies to assist you to reach your goals. Each person is different so the plan is to get to know YOU and develop a plan to give YOU the services that would work best for YOU. Over the past 15 years as a counselor, I have learned it is the counseling relationship that drives the change process. I utilize different approaches to assist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I love working with the person, not just the issues or hurdles that they are going through.
Karen Marullo, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
I am an individual and family therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field. I work with adults experiencing problems with depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. I utilize integrative therapies that emphasize cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness strategies. My mission is to assist individuals in gaining insight about pains of the past, develop clearer views of these problems and learn to incorporate more effective coping skills that lead to a healthier and more balanced life.
I am an individual and family therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field. I work with adults experiencing problems with depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. I utilize integrative therapies that emphasize cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness strategies. My mission is to assist individuals in gaining insight about pains of the past, develop clearer views of these problems and learn to incorporate more effective coping skills that lead to a healthier and more balanced life.
Jennifer Waters-McCombs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
There is no better time than the present to make changes. Are you tired of not making the most of your life? Is parenting, life changes, stress, or negativity making life harder? I sincerely believe that people want to make positive changes in their lives but oftentimes do not know where to start. Because some people may be apprehensive about starting counseling, I work to create an atmosphere that is non-judgmental. In addition, I strive to build a partnership with the client by understanding what they want to work on and how we can tackle that together.
There is no better time than the present to make changes. Are you tired of not making the most of your life? Is parenting, life changes, stress, or negativity making life harder? I sincerely believe that people want to make positive changes in their lives but oftentimes do not know where to start. Because some people may be apprehensive about starting counseling, I work to create an atmosphere that is non-judgmental. In addition, I strive to build a partnership with the client by understanding what they want to work on and how we can tackle that together.
Most people are experiencing normal reactions to unusual stress or situations in their lives, past or present. My approaches support working through issues, and building stronger skills for meeting any additional challenges. These can include traditional and mind-body-spirit techniques, including NLP, time-line therapy, rational thinking, meditative and relaxation methods, and overall support for the journey. I work with individuals, parent-child issues, couples, and blended family relationships. Working in areas of physical and mental wellness, we partner together to support mental and physical well-being and ongoing growth.
Most people are experiencing normal reactions to unusual stress or situations in their lives, past or present. My approaches support working through issues, and building stronger skills for meeting any additional challenges. These can include traditional and mind-body-spirit techniques, including NLP, time-line therapy, rational thinking, meditative and relaxation methods, and overall support for the journey. I work with individuals, parent-child issues, couples, and blended family relationships. Working in areas of physical and mental wellness, we partner together to support mental and physical well-being and ongoing growth.
Kelly Duke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209 (Online Only)
I approach people without judgement in an effort to help them reach their goals. With over a decade of experience working with diverse populations, I specialize in LGBTQ+, blended and non-traditional family structures. I enjoy working with adolescents, as well as adults using individualized treatments to support, affirm, and empower each individual, couple, and family I get the privilege of working with.
I approach people without judgement in an effort to help them reach their goals. With over a decade of experience working with diverse populations, I specialize in LGBTQ+, blended and non-traditional family structures. I enjoy working with adolescents, as well as adults using individualized treatments to support, affirm, and empower each individual, couple, and family I get the privilege of working with.
Relationships can be messy. Times can be confusing. In every life, it gets dark, lonely or just plain TOO overwhelming. You don't have to go at it alone. I have spent many years working with individuals, including adolescents and adults, couples and families. My areas of expertise include marital crises/infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, negative thinking and low self-esteem. I can help you, and you can feel hope again.
Relationships can be messy. Times can be confusing. In every life, it gets dark, lonely or just plain TOO overwhelming. You don't have to go at it alone. I have spent many years working with individuals, including adolescents and adults, couples and families. My areas of expertise include marital crises/infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, negative thinking and low self-esteem. I can help you, and you can feel hope again.
Tom McLure Red Mountain Counseling Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, MA
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
Linda Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209 (Online Only)
"Gather up all your scattered dreams and build the life you love" Unknown. When life circumstances such as trauma or loss leave you feeling sad, anxious, depressed, lonely, overwhelmed, discouraged or perhaps turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms our inner resources, relationships and our relationship with our Self can suffer. A courageous step is to seek help and whether you are 18 or 80+, I will work with you to help you find your inner strengths and coping skills.
"Gather up all your scattered dreams and build the life you love" Unknown. When life circumstances such as trauma or loss leave you feeling sad, anxious, depressed, lonely, overwhelmed, discouraged or perhaps turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms our inner resources, relationships and our relationship with our Self can suffer. A courageous step is to seek help and whether you are 18 or 80+, I will work with you to help you find your inner strengths and coping skills.
Insight is the true catalyst for change. It’s that “a-ha moment” or change of heart that shifts your perspective and transforms your life. My approach is all about creating an atmosphere where powerful moments of insight are more likely to occur. Instead of focusing on coping with negative emotions or learning complex strategies, my aim is to share a simple, yet profound understanding that leads to lasting change. Together, we’ll unlock the clarity, peace of mind, and enjoyment that are already within you.
Insight is the true catalyst for change. It’s that “a-ha moment” or change of heart that shifts your perspective and transforms your life. My approach is all about creating an atmosphere where powerful moments of insight are more likely to occur. Instead of focusing on coping with negative emotions or learning complex strategies, my aim is to share a simple, yet profound understanding that leads to lasting change. Together, we’ll unlock the clarity, peace of mind, and enjoyment that are already within you.
McClain Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
All are equal with needs specific and unique. I believe in the ongoing development and resilience of the human mind, body and spirit. I seek to help children, adolescents, and adults of all cultural backgrounds. Adapting to change, traumatic, and everyday experiences is critical.
All are equal with needs specific and unique. I believe in the ongoing development and resilience of the human mind, body and spirit. I seek to help children, adolescents, and adults of all cultural backgrounds. Adapting to change, traumatic, and everyday experiences is critical.
Offering FREE intakes- Hi! My name is Lee Knight, and I am an Associate Licensed Counselor at Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. I have a passion for working with children and families through issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, OCD, and trauma. I also specialize in helping young adults as they navigate life transitions and associated mental health struggles.
Offering FREE intakes- Hi! My name is Lee Knight, and I am an Associate Licensed Counselor at Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. I have a passion for working with children and families through issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, OCD, and trauma. I also specialize in helping young adults as they navigate life transitions and associated mental health struggles.
I have the privilege of working with children (12+) and adults who are navigating various challenges in their lives. I am certified in Brainspotting, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy, and Neurofeedback. I have a particular interest in OCD, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders. At the core of my counseling philosophy lies a balance between empathy and challenge. With deep compassion, I believe that every feeling is valid, though I also understand that not all emotions lead to a fulfilling life without thoughtful exploration and intention.
I have the privilege of working with children (12+) and adults who are navigating various challenges in their lives. I am certified in Brainspotting, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy, and Neurofeedback. I have a particular interest in OCD, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders. At the core of my counseling philosophy lies a balance between empathy and challenge. With deep compassion, I believe that every feeling is valid, though I also understand that not all emotions lead to a fulfilling life without thoughtful exploration and intention.
My mission is to be a place where one can come to feel safe, whole and filled with hope. I am someone who is passionate about my clients and want to see nothing but the best for each and every client that walks into my office. I bring a person-centered approach to each session and lean into forming a strong rapport with my clients. I also use other methods like cognitive behavior therapy and emotion focused therapy to meet the client where they're at and help to facilitate change. I believe we have the power to change the way that we are living and build ourselves into a strong, healthy and whole person.
My mission is to be a place where one can come to feel safe, whole and filled with hope. I am someone who is passionate about my clients and want to see nothing but the best for each and every client that walks into my office. I bring a person-centered approach to each session and lean into forming a strong rapport with my clients. I also use other methods like cognitive behavior therapy and emotion focused therapy to meet the client where they're at and help to facilitate change. I believe we have the power to change the way that we are living and build ourselves into a strong, healthy and whole person.
Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services (ACCS) is founded by Lauren Roberts Jones, MS, LPC. Lauren has a wide range of clinical training and experience working with individuals and families. Her specific areas of interests and expertise include, but are not limited to: relationship/family issues, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, depression, and autism. Therapeutically, she works from an integrative perspective, utilizing a variety of orientations and therapies according to the client's individual needs. Lauren's approach involves unconditional acceptance and understanding toward each client.
Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services (ACCS) is founded by Lauren Roberts Jones, MS, LPC. Lauren has a wide range of clinical training and experience working with individuals and families. Her specific areas of interests and expertise include, but are not limited to: relationship/family issues, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, depression, and autism. Therapeutically, she works from an integrative perspective, utilizing a variety of orientations and therapies according to the client's individual needs. Lauren's approach involves unconditional acceptance and understanding toward each client.
Ellie Mental Health (Birmingham-Hoover)
LPC, LISW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
We offer Evening & Weekend Appointments! Welcome to Ellie Mental Health (Birmingham-Hoover), where authenticity thrives in a safe, compassionate, and inviting space. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care that meets you exactly where you are on your journey. Our empathetic approach recognizes the importance of the whole person, addressing your mental health concerns while embracing your overall well-being. Our goal is to support you in cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and stronger connections. With us, you'll experience a transformative path towards personal growth, increased self-esteem, and a more fulfilling life
We offer Evening & Weekend Appointments! Welcome to Ellie Mental Health (Birmingham-Hoover), where authenticity thrives in a safe, compassionate, and inviting space. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care that meets you exactly where you are on your journey. Our empathetic approach recognizes the importance of the whole person, addressing your mental health concerns while embracing your overall well-being. Our goal is to support you in cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and stronger connections. With us, you'll experience a transformative path towards personal growth, increased self-esteem, and a more fulfilling life
Meredith K McClendon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-A, ALC, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Counseling is collaborative, meaningful, and life-changing. As a therapist, I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore a range of concerns and be your most authentic self. I enjoy working with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, neurodivergence, parenting, and TBI. I also have a Master's in Theology and work with clients who are dealing with issues related to their spirituality or have experienced spiritual or religious trauma.
Counseling is collaborative, meaningful, and life-changing. As a therapist, I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore a range of concerns and be your most authentic self. I enjoy working with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, neurodivergence, parenting, and TBI. I also have a Master's in Theology and work with clients who are dealing with issues related to their spirituality or have experienced spiritual or religious trauma.
Do you suspect your negative moods, thoughts, and behaviors stem more from the difficulties of being a human being than on having a mental illness? Is it hard to find people who understand your pain? If so, I'm glad our paths have crossed. I focus on depression, addictions, and anxieties that have existential roots. I enjoy working with people fighting for recovery and those struggling with suicidality, aging, terminal illness, grief, loneliness, death anxiety, and loss of meaning. I believe in building new skills. But my ultimate aim is to help you find and liberate your higher Self. Together, we can get better results for you.
Do you suspect your negative moods, thoughts, and behaviors stem more from the difficulties of being a human being than on having a mental illness? Is it hard to find people who understand your pain? If so, I'm glad our paths have crossed. I focus on depression, addictions, and anxieties that have existential roots. I enjoy working with people fighting for recovery and those struggling with suicidality, aging, terminal illness, grief, loneliness, death anxiety, and loss of meaning. I believe in building new skills. But my ultimate aim is to help you find and liberate your higher Self. Together, we can get better results for you.
Boyle & Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
The ideal client is honest, open-minded, willing, and invested in the counseling process. Heath has experience helping individuals with a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, poor self-esteem, addictions, and relationship issues. Heath understands people are on different pathways and he tailors his approach to the client's specific needs. He provides an atmosphere that is warm, safe, inviting, motivating, and challenging, in which clients will feel supported, heard, accepted, valued, and validated. These things converge to create an optimal environment for client goal attainment.
The ideal client is honest, open-minded, willing, and invested in the counseling process. Heath has experience helping individuals with a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, poor self-esteem, addictions, and relationship issues. Heath understands people are on different pathways and he tailors his approach to the client's specific needs. He provides an atmosphere that is warm, safe, inviting, motivating, and challenging, in which clients will feel supported, heard, accepted, valued, and validated. These things converge to create an optimal environment for client goal attainment.
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Suicidal Ideation Therapists
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 behavioral 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 behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior 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.