Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Oro Valley, AZ
Having worked in the mental health field for 9+ years and presently as a Senior Social Worker at a government agency, I have helped patients with a diverse array of both severe and chronic problems to include depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, chronic pain, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and diverse traumas to include sexual and military traumas. My ideal client is one who is willing to have a guided conversation, is receptive to feedback, and who completes between-session work. Most of my clients have a goal to decrease depression and anxiety and improve mood.
Having worked in the mental health field for 9+ years and presently as a Senior Social Worker at a government agency, I have helped patients with a diverse array of both severe and chronic problems to include depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, chronic pain, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and diverse traumas to include sexual and military traumas. My ideal client is one who is willing to have a guided conversation, is receptive to feedback, and who completes between-session work. Most of my clients have a goal to decrease depression and anxiety and improve mood.
Now Taking Medicare! We reach out for guidance and support because, as Humans, we rely on one another for problem-solving, caring and belonging. It's not healthy for us to try to manage our lives all by ourselves. Working together, we can begin to see obstacles that we can't see alone. Overcoming difficulties is how we learn and grow. Once removed, we are able to uncover deep meaning and purpose in our lives. We find joy. People all around the world and in all walks of life share a deep core fear; "Am I good enough?" And that begins our journey to being the incredible, unique individuals that we are!
Now Taking Medicare! We reach out for guidance and support because, as Humans, we rely on one another for problem-solving, caring and belonging. It's not healthy for us to try to manage our lives all by ourselves. Working together, we can begin to see obstacles that we can't see alone. Overcoming difficulties is how we learn and grow. Once removed, we are able to uncover deep meaning and purpose in our lives. We find joy. People all around the world and in all walks of life share a deep core fear; "Am I good enough?" And that begins our journey to being the incredible, unique individuals that we are!
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Christian perspective, my goal is to bring strength and healing to individuals, marriages, and families. A therapy experience can bring encouragement, solutions, and wisdom to cope during times of stress. Parenting can also be a special challenge. For that, and aside from therapy, I offer a unique seven-week coaching package for parents of elementary and adolescent aged kids, called "A Pinpoint Strategy for Parents."
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Christian perspective, my goal is to bring strength and healing to individuals, marriages, and families. A therapy experience can bring encouragement, solutions, and wisdom to cope during times of stress. Parenting can also be a special challenge. For that, and aside from therapy, I offer a unique seven-week coaching package for parents of elementary and adolescent aged kids, called "A Pinpoint Strategy for Parents."
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Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Unaddressed stress can impact your quality of life, and create barriers to a healthy self image. My goal is to support you in identifying and accessing your own strengths to create a path to a well balanced life. I am a licensed clinician with experience in working with a wide variety of populations including children and young adults. I most often utilize cognitive behavior therapy, client centered approaches as well as play based therapy to approach problem solving. Small steps can lead to big changes. Contact me so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Unaddressed stress can impact your quality of life, and create barriers to a healthy self image. My goal is to support you in identifying and accessing your own strengths to create a path to a well balanced life. I am a licensed clinician with experience in working with a wide variety of populations including children and young adults. I most often utilize cognitive behavior therapy, client centered approaches as well as play based therapy to approach problem solving. Small steps can lead to big changes. Contact me so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Morgan Galloway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85742 (Online Only)
“I feel alone in this.” It is a statement my clients make at times, but more often think and feel, but don’t say. My clients are breaking generational cycles. Some are breaking cycles of abuse and trauma. Others are breaking cycles of valuing productivity over presence or truth and authenticity over comfort. They want to live differently and parent differently than the way it’s been done in generations before. In doing this, they are taking a path that is uncharted. Although they feel sure about the need to do things differently, they often feel afraid and insecure about whether they’re actually doing enough.
“I feel alone in this.” It is a statement my clients make at times, but more often think and feel, but don’t say. My clients are breaking generational cycles. Some are breaking cycles of abuse and trauma. Others are breaking cycles of valuing productivity over presence or truth and authenticity over comfort. They want to live differently and parent differently than the way it’s been done in generations before. In doing this, they are taking a path that is uncharted. Although they feel sure about the need to do things differently, they often feel afraid and insecure about whether they’re actually doing enough.
Benjamin Ayantola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Day by day life teaches us something new about ourselves and how we adjust to the obstacles that emerge in front of us. Overall wellness is often a process, one in which we may have the desire to pursue but lack the skillset to achieve. I strive to come along side of you in your pursuit to invest in yourself and mental wellbeing. Engaging in counseling services is an excellent way to deepen your self-awareness, and explore what you truly are capable of accomplishing in your life.
Day by day life teaches us something new about ourselves and how we adjust to the obstacles that emerge in front of us. Overall wellness is often a process, one in which we may have the desire to pursue but lack the skillset to achieve. I strive to come along side of you in your pursuit to invest in yourself and mental wellbeing. Engaging in counseling services is an excellent way to deepen your self-awareness, and explore what you truly are capable of accomplishing in your life.
Alicia Donovan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Seeking help? Good for you.. and remember, there is nothing “wrong with you”. Like many, you have been faced with challenges that have overwhelmed your available resources. Each person has the capacity to function in a healthy way. I believe that emotional responses, especially stress, occur on a spectrum that can range from healthy to dysfunctional. My goal is to create an environment in which you can regard yourself positively while learning to work through helpful solutions.
Seeking help? Good for you.. and remember, there is nothing “wrong with you”. Like many, you have been faced with challenges that have overwhelmed your available resources. Each person has the capacity to function in a healthy way. I believe that emotional responses, especially stress, occur on a spectrum that can range from healthy to dysfunctional. My goal is to create an environment in which you can regard yourself positively while learning to work through helpful solutions.
Anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma—it's all hard, and each challenge is different, so an ideal client is someone who is ready to work on their goals. I enjoy helping clients work through whatever concern or crisis they have. Being able to watch as someone makes the connections or meets a goal is always rewarding and the best part of the job.
Anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma—it's all hard, and each challenge is different, so an ideal client is someone who is ready to work on their goals. I enjoy helping clients work through whatever concern or crisis they have. Being able to watch as someone makes the connections or meets a goal is always rewarding and the best part of the job.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally dysregulated, has lost their sense of identity, and no longer finds joy in activities they once enjoyed. They may feel lost or be experiencing a significant life transition. These individuals are seeking to reconnect with themselves, discover their purpose, and live a meaningful life. They are eager to experience healthy emotions and foster positive connections and relationships. They are open to new possibilities and are willing to explore what a different, fulfilling life could look like. These clients are committed to healing from their trauma and continuing on a growth journey.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally dysregulated, has lost their sense of identity, and no longer finds joy in activities they once enjoyed. They may feel lost or be experiencing a significant life transition. These individuals are seeking to reconnect with themselves, discover their purpose, and live a meaningful life. They are eager to experience healthy emotions and foster positive connections and relationships. They are open to new possibilities and are willing to explore what a different, fulfilling life could look like. These clients are committed to healing from their trauma and continuing on a growth journey.
Kelvin Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oro Valley, AZ 85755 (Online Only)
“The hardest part about the gym, is getting there.” I am excited that you have taken the first step to overcome your emotional challenges and life stressors. Making the choice to begin therapy is not always an easy one. My goal is to help you feel more comfortable about that decision. Sometimes you just need someone to assist you with life changes, challenges, and handling the stress of it all.
“The hardest part about the gym, is getting there.” I am excited that you have taken the first step to overcome your emotional challenges and life stressors. Making the choice to begin therapy is not always an easy one. My goal is to help you feel more comfortable about that decision. Sometimes you just need someone to assist you with life changes, challenges, and handling the stress of it all.
The complexities of families and relationships have intrigued me ever since I was a young girl. Even after 30+ years of practice in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy, I'm still intrigued and challenged to find creative ways to solve the difficulties we all encounter in our relationships with others. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona I have been a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) since 1981. I am a Past President of the Arizona Division of AAMFT. I am in private practice working with individuals, couples and families.
The complexities of families and relationships have intrigued me ever since I was a young girl. Even after 30+ years of practice in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy, I'm still intrigued and challenged to find creative ways to solve the difficulties we all encounter in our relationships with others. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona I have been a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) since 1981. I am a Past President of the Arizona Division of AAMFT. I am in private practice working with individuals, couples and families.
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I work with adolescents and adults, struggling with painful emotions, to create a more meaningful life, cope more effectively with stress and improve their relationships. You may be here because your life is feeling a bit out of control. You may be feeling depressed or anxious, possibly frustrated with emotions that change quickly. My approach begin with listening and developing a non-judgmental understanding of what brings you to therapy at this time in your life. We then work together on helping you move toward the life you want to be living.
I work with adolescents and adults, struggling with painful emotions, to create a more meaningful life, cope more effectively with stress and improve their relationships. You may be here because your life is feeling a bit out of control. You may be feeling depressed or anxious, possibly frustrated with emotions that change quickly. My approach begin with listening and developing a non-judgmental understanding of what brings you to therapy at this time in your life. We then work together on helping you move toward the life you want to be living.
Margie Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, NCC-BC, CADCIII, LISAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
It's hard to be happy when your life is out of balance: You feel down or sad. The activities you used to enjoy are no longer fun. You have no energy. Everything stresses you out. You feel like crying. You want to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in with you. Maybe you're hurt and angry over a relationship. Maybe you're a teenager whose parents don't understand you or you're the parent of a kid who's making dangerous choices. Maybe you're a young adult who has discovered that "adulting" is a lot harder than you thought.
It's hard to be happy when your life is out of balance: You feel down or sad. The activities you used to enjoy are no longer fun. You have no energy. Everything stresses you out. You feel like crying. You want to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in with you. Maybe you're hurt and angry over a relationship. Maybe you're a teenager whose parents don't understand you or you're the parent of a kid who's making dangerous choices. Maybe you're a young adult who has discovered that "adulting" is a lot harder than you thought.
For over years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and groups, in private practice and in-hospital, to achieve their therapeutic goals. I offer you a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, and problems. I will engage with you in a highly interactive style and provide direct feedback. I especially enjoy working with couples to improve their lives together, and guiding people who are in search of a healthy relationship. I'm ready to help with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS, PTSD, DIVORCE and TRANSITIONS for clients of ALL ages.
For over years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and groups, in private practice and in-hospital, to achieve their therapeutic goals. I offer you a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, and problems. I will engage with you in a highly interactive style and provide direct feedback. I especially enjoy working with couples to improve their lives together, and guiding people who are in search of a healthy relationship. I'm ready to help with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS, PTSD, DIVORCE and TRANSITIONS for clients of ALL ages.
Therapy is a process that brings about profound changes and personal growth and I am often amazed at the courage and motivation my clients display. I am honored to be a part of this process with you. I have been a practicing therapist in Tucson for 26 years. I enjoy working with a variety of age groups from teens to adults and provide individual and family therapy. Areas of treatment include Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Life Transitions, Codependency, work/career challenges and Parent education. Focus areas include trauma recovery, somatic touch, self-regulation skills and resilience.
Therapy is a process that brings about profound changes and personal growth and I am often amazed at the courage and motivation my clients display. I am honored to be a part of this process with you. I have been a practicing therapist in Tucson for 26 years. I enjoy working with a variety of age groups from teens to adults and provide individual and family therapy. Areas of treatment include Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Life Transitions, Codependency, work/career challenges and Parent education. Focus areas include trauma recovery, somatic touch, self-regulation skills and resilience.
Julie Larsen Rathbun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
You are capable of making positive changes. You can have more fulfilling relationships. You have the ability to cope with life's demands. You can experience self-acceptance and happiness. I provide compassionate therapy and counseling to individuals.
You are capable of making positive changes. You can have more fulfilling relationships. You have the ability to cope with life's demands. You can experience self-acceptance and happiness. I provide compassionate therapy and counseling to individuals.
If you find yourself questioning how you got to this moment in your life, where things just don't make sense, I'd like to help. Looking for the answers by yourself can leave you going in circles. You may ask yourself, "why can't I just get over this?" In my 18 years of practicing therapy, I have found that helping people discover their strengths and self worth, without judgement, can be powerful. I'd like to extend that opportunity for you to experience and achieve a fulfilling life that you deserve.
If you find yourself questioning how you got to this moment in your life, where things just don't make sense, I'd like to help. Looking for the answers by yourself can leave you going in circles. You may ask yourself, "why can't I just get over this?" In my 18 years of practicing therapy, I have found that helping people discover their strengths and self worth, without judgement, can be powerful. I'd like to extend that opportunity for you to experience and achieve a fulfilling life that you deserve.
Dolores K Fair
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
How can we find joy in a world full of turmoil: fires, hurricanes, shootings, political upheavals, wars, etc. This adds more stress to our already stressful lives. Sometimes, all we need is to have someone to talk to---someone unbiased and nonjudgmental. Sometimes, we need a little help and it is okay to ask for that help. We can work through the challenges that you face; like, grief and loss, couples' issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and trauma, to name a few. All you need to do is pick up the phone and call.
How can we find joy in a world full of turmoil: fires, hurricanes, shootings, political upheavals, wars, etc. This adds more stress to our already stressful lives. Sometimes, all we need is to have someone to talk to---someone unbiased and nonjudgmental. Sometimes, we need a little help and it is okay to ask for that help. We can work through the challenges that you face; like, grief and loss, couples' issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and trauma, to name a few. All you need to do is pick up the phone and call.
Barrette Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Sometimes our lives become so complicated and stressful that we all need an outside, non-judgmental person to help guide us back to our inner source and wisdom. My therapeutic strengths lie in my ability to create a safe and non-judgmental relationship with my clients to help them quickly identify their strengths and utilize them to problem solve and feel better. I approach all my clients with kindness and compassion, understanding that many are entering counseling for the first time or are searching for relief from stress, depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, chronic pain or illness, or many of life's difficult transitions.
Sometimes our lives become so complicated and stressful that we all need an outside, non-judgmental person to help guide us back to our inner source and wisdom. My therapeutic strengths lie in my ability to create a safe and non-judgmental relationship with my clients to help them quickly identify their strengths and utilize them to problem solve and feel better. I approach all my clients with kindness and compassion, understanding that many are entering counseling for the first time or are searching for relief from stress, depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, chronic pain or illness, or many of life's difficult transitions.
Rahul Sivaprasad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704 (Online Only)
A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in New Hampshire and Arizona. I am a Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and serve on the Board of the Greengard Center for Autism in Portsmouth, NH. I had extensive training in dialectical-behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also employ solution-focused therapy as well as strategic brief therapy. With couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients reconnect with their partners. Specialties include: -Trauma -Internet Pornography addiction -Mood disorders -Crisis Management -Parenting -Meditation/mindfulness training
A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in New Hampshire and Arizona. I am a Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and serve on the Board of the Greengard Center for Autism in Portsmouth, NH. I had extensive training in dialectical-behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also employ solution-focused therapy as well as strategic brief therapy. With couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients reconnect with their partners. Specialties include: -Trauma -Internet Pornography addiction -Mood disorders -Crisis Management -Parenting -Meditation/mindfulness training
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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.