Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Concord, CA
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Have you experienced significant trauma? Traumatic events can have feelings of horror, helplessness, and feeling unsafe mentally and physically. I work with acute trauma, which can result from a recent single event, including rape, suicide, murder, or natural disaster events. Chronic trauma, which can be repeated events over a long period of time including domestic violence, abuse of any sort. Complex trauma which is exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events which can often be of an invasive and interpersonal nature. Additionally I work with addictions and eating disorders.
Have you experienced significant trauma? Traumatic events can have feelings of horror, helplessness, and feeling unsafe mentally and physically. I work with acute trauma, which can result from a recent single event, including rape, suicide, murder, or natural disaster events. Chronic trauma, which can be repeated events over a long period of time including domestic violence, abuse of any sort. Complex trauma which is exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events which can often be of an invasive and interpersonal nature. Additionally I work with addictions and eating disorders.
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My specialties are: children, teens, ODD, PSTD, Bipolar, custody issues, certified in anger management, suicidal patients, OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoptions issues, victims of physical and sexual abuse, sexual perpratradors, cutting, run aways, blended famlies, expert witness for custody, mediations and theraputic visitations, porn and sex addiction.
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
My specialties are: children, teens, ODD, PSTD, Bipolar, custody issues, certified in anger management, suicidal patients, OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoptions issues, victims of physical and sexual abuse, sexual perpratradors, cutting, run aways, blended famlies, expert witness for custody, mediations and theraputic visitations, porn and sex addiction.
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
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I enjoy working with adolescents living with a wide range of presenting concerns. I provide individual counseling for teens, along with family sessions. I work within a collaborative model, integrating treatment techniques to build autonomy and coping skills. I work with teens and their community, to develop specific emotional, social, academic/education, and transitional goals. I have particular expertise in adolescents living with emotional disturbances, behavioral challenges, anger, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma.
I enjoy working with adolescents living with a wide range of presenting concerns. I provide individual counseling for teens, along with family sessions. I work within a collaborative model, integrating treatment techniques to build autonomy and coping skills. I work with teens and their community, to develop specific emotional, social, academic/education, and transitional goals. I have particular expertise in adolescents living with emotional disturbances, behavioral challenges, anger, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma.
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Jennifer Oetinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94519 (Online Only)
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, hope is difficult to find, and it's unclear what path to take. As a therapist, I believe allowing space to express our thoughts and feelings, understand them, and learn new skills can promote healing and relief. I use a flexible, compassionate, and collaborative approach; I truly enjoy working with people and hearing and honoring their stories. I will strive to work within your goals and highlight the strengths and resilience you already have! There is hope for growth and positive change in your life!
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, hope is difficult to find, and it's unclear what path to take. As a therapist, I believe allowing space to express our thoughts and feelings, understand them, and learn new skills can promote healing and relief. I use a flexible, compassionate, and collaborative approach; I truly enjoy working with people and hearing and honoring their stories. I will strive to work within your goals and highlight the strengths and resilience you already have! There is hope for growth and positive change in your life!
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My therapy style usually works within a person-centered, relational and cognitive-behavioral framework. I am going to ask about you, your goals, your family/relationships, your history, and other important life experiences and events so that we can begin to identify and understand thinking, feeling, and behavioral patterns that may or may not be working for you. Together, we can work to decrease your symptoms, such as anxiety and depression through building a therapeutic relationship, and increasing self-awareness and coping skills, which can help improve your self-esteem, personal relationships, and overall satisfaction with life!
My therapy style usually works within a person-centered, relational and cognitive-behavioral framework. I am going to ask about you, your goals, your family/relationships, your history, and other important life experiences and events so that we can begin to identify and understand thinking, feeling, and behavioral patterns that may or may not be working for you. Together, we can work to decrease your symptoms, such as anxiety and depression through building a therapeutic relationship, and increasing self-awareness and coping skills, which can help improve your self-esteem, personal relationships, and overall satisfaction with life!
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Kathy is a former teacher & mother of 3 adult children. She has volunteered with animal rescue. She has her Masters in Counseling Psychology from JFK University. She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma. She is certified in EMDR. She will be taking courses to do advanced EMDR and using EMDR for children.
Kathy is a former teacher & mother of 3 adult children. She has volunteered with animal rescue. She has her Masters in Counseling Psychology from JFK University. She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma. She is certified in EMDR. She will be taking courses to do advanced EMDR and using EMDR for children.
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Alicia A Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94518
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It may seem like we are alone in our journey. We are all waging a personal invisible fight that we share with few people. Individual therapy is a way to help you make sense of your experience, and gain emotional support to push through difficult times. Beginning therapy is an opportunity to start offering yourself more compassion and grace. I’ve spent over 10 years supporting adults and families in crisis. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with grief, anxiety, addiction, depression, panic, and phobias.
It may seem like we are alone in our journey. We are all waging a personal invisible fight that we share with few people. Individual therapy is a way to help you make sense of your experience, and gain emotional support to push through difficult times. Beginning therapy is an opportunity to start offering yourself more compassion and grace. I’ve spent over 10 years supporting adults and families in crisis. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with grief, anxiety, addiction, depression, panic, and phobias.
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Hi! My name is Maricella Kline, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Turlock, and serving clients throughout California via Telehealth. My approach to therapy is strength-based, supportive, and focused on developing a safe space and relationship where we can work towards the goals that we develop together.
Hi! My name is Maricella Kline, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Turlock, and serving clients throughout California via Telehealth. My approach to therapy is strength-based, supportive, and focused on developing a safe space and relationship where we can work towards the goals that we develop together.
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Discover Me|Us Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520
We are a boutique group practice that prioritizes quality and outcome-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. We offer effective, individualized, and quality care. We strive to provide neutral, nonjudgmental, supportive counseling and believe in the journey of healing through therapy. Our expertise in various disciplines makes for a deep and engaging treatment experience that goes beyond intellectual insight. We help our clients reconnect with their inherent strengths & resilience, navigate through life obstacles, conquer their fears, alter self-defeating patterns, and successfully reach their goals.
We are a boutique group practice that prioritizes quality and outcome-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. We offer effective, individualized, and quality care. We strive to provide neutral, nonjudgmental, supportive counseling and believe in the journey of healing through therapy. Our expertise in various disciplines makes for a deep and engaging treatment experience that goes beyond intellectual insight. We help our clients reconnect with their inherent strengths & resilience, navigate through life obstacles, conquer their fears, alter self-defeating patterns, and successfully reach their goals.
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Kink, LGBT, and polyamory friendly. I use a guided, client-centered approach to help you explore your journey to your goals. I graduated Mills College with a BA in Psychology, and a minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies. I graduated John F. Kennedy University with a MA in Counseling Psychology. Outside of school I have taught trainings at both the John F. Kennedy University Concord Counseling Center and the Rainbow Community Center. I have also attended conferences as a kink educator.
Kink, LGBT, and polyamory friendly. I use a guided, client-centered approach to help you explore your journey to your goals. I graduated Mills College with a BA in Psychology, and a minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies. I graduated John F. Kennedy University with a MA in Counseling Psychology. Outside of school I have taught trainings at both the John F. Kennedy University Concord Counseling Center and the Rainbow Community Center. I have also attended conferences as a kink educator.
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Hi there, I’m Juana! My name is Juana Soto and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals who are in need of support as they navigate the varied complexities and challenges of life, specifically, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy rooted in humanistic traditions and use a creative and integrative approach to best meet my clients in their unique circumstances. I’m open to working with anyone who is looking to embark on a journey of exploration and understanding of their lived-experiences.
Hi there, I’m Juana! My name is Juana Soto and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals who are in need of support as they navigate the varied complexities and challenges of life, specifically, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy rooted in humanistic traditions and use a creative and integrative approach to best meet my clients in their unique circumstances. I’m open to working with anyone who is looking to embark on a journey of exploration and understanding of their lived-experiences.
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Louise Strudwick Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdM, LMFT
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in the same rut? I can help by guiding you to change just one thing so you can move forward with your life. I am caring and compassionate, but firm when you need me to be firm. I will use a variety of techniques and modalities. I am very partial to meditation, mainly because it works! I like to form a partnership with my clients so we can work towards a shared goal.
Are you feeling stuck in the same rut? I can help by guiding you to change just one thing so you can move forward with your life. I am caring and compassionate, but firm when you need me to be firm. I will use a variety of techniques and modalities. I am very partial to meditation, mainly because it works! I like to form a partnership with my clients so we can work towards a shared goal.
Perhaps you’re down or anxious, unsure about the future of a relationship, or worried you aren’t living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support.
Perhaps you’re down or anxious, unsure about the future of a relationship, or worried you aren’t living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support.
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Telehealth: I have 20+ years of experience in the mental health field treating a variety of disorders, ie. depression, anxiety, grief, and other disorders.
Telehealth: I have 20+ years of experience in the mental health field treating a variety of disorders, ie. depression, anxiety, grief, and other disorders.
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My name is Elizabeth Pasipanodya, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with adults (18+) who are in the state of California through telehealth. I use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure, and mindfulness-based therapy. Common to these approaches is a present-focus and collaboration where we will work towards your goals for therapy.
My name is Elizabeth Pasipanodya, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with adults (18+) who are in the state of California through telehealth. I use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure, and mindfulness-based therapy. Common to these approaches is a present-focus and collaboration where we will work towards your goals for therapy.
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Hi! My name is Jill Jackson. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, I try to hold a person’s experience and how that experience has been impacted by their context, be it related to culture, age, language, gender, sexuality, religion, and/or other factors. I also support people to think about how they make meaning out of the things they have experienced and then use that meaning to move through and create the life they are living or want to live. As partners in the therapeutic process, we will hopefully dive into understanding your story and making meaning of that story over time.
Hi! My name is Jill Jackson. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, I try to hold a person’s experience and how that experience has been impacted by their context, be it related to culture, age, language, gender, sexuality, religion, and/or other factors. I also support people to think about how they make meaning out of the things they have experienced and then use that meaning to move through and create the life they are living or want to live. As partners in the therapeutic process, we will hopefully dive into understanding your story and making meaning of that story over time.
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John Charles Bieda Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
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Larry Yavorsky Therapy & Relationship Enhancement
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN, MA
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
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Daniela Finnegan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94518
My hope is to help individuals (teens and adults) and families navigate the emotions that can impact their sense of self, their relationships, and their overall lives. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, we will work together to explore your unique strengths and empower you to take control of your own healing. I support individuals, couples, and families with an emphasis on caregivers in overcoming presenting challenges such as anxiety, depression, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum, parenting, school/work difficulties, life transitions, and relationship conflicts.
My hope is to help individuals (teens and adults) and families navigate the emotions that can impact their sense of self, their relationships, and their overall lives. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, we will work together to explore your unique strengths and empower you to take control of your own healing. I support individuals, couples, and families with an emphasis on caregivers in overcoming presenting challenges such as anxiety, depression, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum, parenting, school/work difficulties, life transitions, and relationship conflicts.
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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.