Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Encino, CA
Cristal Cunningham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Personal growth and overcoming emotional or mental challenges can feel like immovable obstacles. These obstacles may be related to family, loss, relationships, societal / cultural pressures, racism or other traumas. The challenges can cause many symptoms like perfectionism, sadness, isolation, anger, defensiveness, people pleasing, overthinking, weak boundaries, low self-esteem or suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately, we weren't all afforded the opportunity to learn healthy coping skills to manage these symptoms, nor how to recognize or recover from them. Furthermore, openly confronting issues, even in the home, may have been forbidden.
Personal growth and overcoming emotional or mental challenges can feel like immovable obstacles. These obstacles may be related to family, loss, relationships, societal / cultural pressures, racism or other traumas. The challenges can cause many symptoms like perfectionism, sadness, isolation, anger, defensiveness, people pleasing, overthinking, weak boundaries, low self-esteem or suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately, we weren't all afforded the opportunity to learn healthy coping skills to manage these symptoms, nor how to recognize or recover from them. Furthermore, openly confronting issues, even in the home, may have been forbidden.
I specialize in the areas of Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, trauma, Autism, social skills deficits, bullying, self-injurious behavior, suicidal thoughts, and family stress.
Hello! I work with tweens, teens, and young adults to help them go from isolation, sadness, dropping grades, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. I also love helping people to connect more to their friends and/or family and to build those natural support systems.
I specialize in the areas of Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, trauma, Autism, social skills deficits, bullying, self-injurious behavior, suicidal thoughts, and family stress.
Hello! I work with tweens, teens, and young adults to help them go from isolation, sadness, dropping grades, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. I also love helping people to connect more to their friends and/or family and to build those natural support systems.
Julie L Morgavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, KAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Neurodiversity, relational repair, and enhancement, estrangement, high-conflict divorce, parental alienation, trauma, grief & loss, addiction, suicide, 1st Generation issues, YA launching delays, phase of life transitions, as well as the anxiety, depression & existential angst that often accompanies this journey of life.
All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My POV is through a Neurodiverse lens and incorporates Attachment Theory and C-PTSD with the idea that much of our conflict and distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs that can often be traced back to families of origin and pressures to conform to societal expectations in a neurotypical world. I incorporate trauma-informed, therapeutic modalities, am IFS-informed with a Buddhist Psychology perspective. I am a rabid ally and advocate for equality and trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy (currently Ketamine only).
Neurodiversity, relational repair, and enhancement, estrangement, high-conflict divorce, parental alienation, trauma, grief & loss, addiction, suicide, 1st Generation issues, YA launching delays, phase of life transitions, as well as the anxiety, depression & existential angst that often accompanies this journey of life.
All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My POV is through a Neurodiverse lens and incorporates Attachment Theory and C-PTSD with the idea that much of our conflict and distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs that can often be traced back to families of origin and pressures to conform to societal expectations in a neurotypical world. I incorporate trauma-informed, therapeutic modalities, am IFS-informed with a Buddhist Psychology perspective. I am a rabid ally and advocate for equality and trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy (currently Ketamine only).
I also have additional training and specialization in suicide bereavement.
I provide psychotherapy to clients who want lasting change in their primary relationships as well as overall personal growth. This includes parents trying to navigate the sometimes difficult task of parenting. Each individual, couple or family that I work with is unique and I value the process of getting to know my clients as the people they truly are. Some issues I treat are interpersonal conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, addictions (including those in recovery), and difficulties with boundaries and trust.
I also have additional training and specialization in suicide bereavement.
I provide psychotherapy to clients who want lasting change in their primary relationships as well as overall personal growth. This includes parents trying to navigate the sometimes difficult task of parenting. Each individual, couple or family that I work with is unique and I value the process of getting to know my clients as the people they truly are. Some issues I treat are interpersonal conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, addictions (including those in recovery), and difficulties with boundaries and trust.
We specialize in , depression, bipolar, anxiety, addiction, abuse, trauma, crisis intervention, suicidal thoughts, behavioral intervention, behavioral problems, parenting, mood disorders, EMDR, bereavement, PTSD, post partum depression, family issues, domestic violence, and marital problems.
Welcome to our practice. We are a group practice of licensed therapists and we provide individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. We have Spanish speaking staff and therapists. We offer evening and weekend appointments. We have friendly and dedicated staff. We also offer telehealth therapy which can be provided in the privacy and convenience of your home or office.
We specialize in , depression, bipolar, anxiety, addiction, abuse, trauma, crisis intervention, suicidal thoughts, behavioral intervention, behavioral problems, parenting, mood disorders, EMDR, bereavement, PTSD, post partum depression, family issues, domestic violence, and marital problems.
Welcome to our practice. We are a group practice of licensed therapists and we provide individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. We have Spanish speaking staff and therapists. We offer evening and weekend appointments. We have friendly and dedicated staff. We also offer telehealth therapy which can be provided in the privacy and convenience of your home or office.
Hello! My name is Cianna Edge. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and customized to your direct issue and struggles. I work mostly with depression and anxiety and increasing coping mechanisms. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, and those struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors. However, I also have a great amount of experience and training working with family conflict and couples counseling. In my couples work I have done marital conflict and growth as well as premarital counseling.
Hello! My name is Cianna Edge. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and customized to your direct issue and struggles. I work mostly with depression and anxiety and increasing coping mechanisms. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, and those struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors. However, I also have a great amount of experience and training working with family conflict and couples counseling. In my couples work I have done marital conflict and growth as well as premarital counseling.
Clients that typically find it rewarding to work with me are people who find themselves tired of trying to "fit" themselves into small spaces that do not truly honor the complexity of who they are spiritually, culturally, or with their sexuality. They want to start living more fully and authentically, and want to free themselves of old relationships and limiting beliefs that keep them stuck in old cycles of habit, obligation, and resentment. They make small changes and build insight over time so they can live more fully, authentically, and intentionally as their embodied selves.
Clients that typically find it rewarding to work with me are people who find themselves tired of trying to "fit" themselves into small spaces that do not truly honor the complexity of who they are spiritually, culturally, or with their sexuality. They want to start living more fully and authentically, and want to free themselves of old relationships and limiting beliefs that keep them stuck in old cycles of habit, obligation, and resentment. They make small changes and build insight over time so they can live more fully, authentically, and intentionally as their embodied selves.
I am accepting both therapy and assessment patients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using open-ended guidance and exploration so that change can come from a more deeply rooted place. I use this perspective to address issues of culture, family dynamics, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, and life transitions. I work best with clients who are prepared to do longterm and deep work to heal emotional wounds and examine how that impacts their current relationships. Clients who graduate with me come away with changed relationships, rooted in a stronger understanding of themselves and their needs.
I am accepting both therapy and assessment patients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using open-ended guidance and exploration so that change can come from a more deeply rooted place. I use this perspective to address issues of culture, family dynamics, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, and life transitions. I work best with clients who are prepared to do longterm and deep work to heal emotional wounds and examine how that impacts their current relationships. Clients who graduate with me come away with changed relationships, rooted in a stronger understanding of themselves and their needs.
Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
I have been licensed for 18 years, and have worked with various populations. I am a client-centered behaviorist; meaning I help people change behaviors by presenting them with coping strategies and communication skills to help deal with life on life's terms. I use my experience, as well as professional life as a special education teacher for the last 22 years, a 48 year marriage, and 35 years of a personal 12-Step Program to guide my theoretical orientation to help change distorted thinking into positive choices. I listen with empathy, and offer suggestions for hope and change. .
I have been licensed for 18 years, and have worked with various populations. I am a client-centered behaviorist; meaning I help people change behaviors by presenting them with coping strategies and communication skills to help deal with life on life's terms. I use my experience, as well as professional life as a special education teacher for the last 22 years, a 48 year marriage, and 35 years of a personal 12-Step Program to guide my theoretical orientation to help change distorted thinking into positive choices. I listen with empathy, and offer suggestions for hope and change. .
Kate Loree
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
I specialize in non-monogamous, kink, sex worker, and LGBTQ communities. Growth occurs in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and a belief in the human capacity for healing, change and reparation. My approach emphasizes insight, emotional healing, and empowerment to help you reach you highest potential and develop a more gratifying life. Couples/Relationships: Both Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy heavily influence my work to encourage the strengthening of trust, mutual respect, understanding, intimacy and love. We will work together to untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns to rediscover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you or your relationship.
I specialize in non-monogamous, kink, sex worker, and LGBTQ communities. Growth occurs in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and a belief in the human capacity for healing, change and reparation. My approach emphasizes insight, emotional healing, and empowerment to help you reach you highest potential and develop a more gratifying life. Couples/Relationships: Both Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy heavily influence my work to encourage the strengthening of trust, mutual respect, understanding, intimacy and love. We will work together to untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns to rediscover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you or your relationship.
An ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work and be honest. If I can establish a rapport with someone and the client/s are open and honest our journey begins. I have great retention with patients because they have had recognizable change while working with me. Whether it is self-awareness, confidence, or better understanding of themselves and how they relate to others (the list goes on) they are feeling growth and development.
An ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work and be honest. If I can establish a rapport with someone and the client/s are open and honest our journey begins. I have great retention with patients because they have had recognizable change while working with me. Whether it is self-awareness, confidence, or better understanding of themselves and how they relate to others (the list goes on) they are feeling growth and development.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addiction, relationship struggles, or generally missing something in life? Feeling stuck in an endless cycle of procrastination, fears about the uncertainty of the future, or guilt, shame and resentments from the past? If so, you are not alone! Many people spend their entire lives in this mental and emotional agony and that doesn't have to be you! Overcoming these challenges can be difficult on your own, working with a licensed professional may save you years of learning by trial and error. You can overcome and balance the emotional and behavioral impediments in your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addiction, relationship struggles, or generally missing something in life? Feeling stuck in an endless cycle of procrastination, fears about the uncertainty of the future, or guilt, shame and resentments from the past? If so, you are not alone! Many people spend their entire lives in this mental and emotional agony and that doesn't have to be you! Overcoming these challenges can be difficult on your own, working with a licensed professional may save you years of learning by trial and error. You can overcome and balance the emotional and behavioral impediments in your life.
Welcome! As a clinical psychologist with specialized training in evidence-based practice, a major focus of my work is to deliver efficacious treatment customized to meet the unique needs of each client. This framework allows for targeted symptom improvement, while supporting the growth of each client within their individual worldviews. I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families with the aim of decreasing suffering and increasing opportunities for joy.
Welcome! As a clinical psychologist with specialized training in evidence-based practice, a major focus of my work is to deliver efficacious treatment customized to meet the unique needs of each client. This framework allows for targeted symptom improvement, while supporting the growth of each client within their individual worldviews. I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families with the aim of decreasing suffering and increasing opportunities for joy.
Jameson Turner, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
Therapy is a team effort. It's an opportunity to hear your own voice and discover your own wisdom. Together, we can take that wisdom and use it to solve problems, heal emotional pain and make sense out of chaotic circumstances. Insights gained in therapy can provide immediate relief, and can help prepare you for tomorrow's challenges. Choosing a therapist is an important decision that is often made during periods of instability. I offer a free consultation to discuss your needs and I tailor my therapeutic approach to you, a unique individual with your own needs, goals and strengths.
Therapy is a team effort. It's an opportunity to hear your own voice and discover your own wisdom. Together, we can take that wisdom and use it to solve problems, heal emotional pain and make sense out of chaotic circumstances. Insights gained in therapy can provide immediate relief, and can help prepare you for tomorrow's challenges. Choosing a therapist is an important decision that is often made during periods of instability. I offer a free consultation to discuss your needs and I tailor my therapeutic approach to you, a unique individual with your own needs, goals and strengths.
Curt Widhalm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Are you looking for a more straightforward approach to your struggles? I receive feedback from many of my clients about how I'm different than other therapists. I take this to mean that I have been able to establish real, honest relationships with my clients. I treat my clients with respect, fairness, and an opportunity to be their true selves.
Are you looking for a more straightforward approach to your struggles? I receive feedback from many of my clients about how I'm different than other therapists. I take this to mean that I have been able to establish real, honest relationships with my clients. I treat my clients with respect, fairness, and an opportunity to be their true selves.
Are you craving deeper connections with others? Ever had a dream that lingers, leaving you wondering what it means? Or maybe you're worried about your child's anxiety or depression? If you're ready to dive beneath the surface and explore what’s really going on, psychoanalysis could be the path to meaningful change
Are you craving deeper connections with others? Ever had a dream that lingers, leaving you wondering what it means? Or maybe you're worried about your child's anxiety or depression? If you're ready to dive beneath the surface and explore what’s really going on, psychoanalysis could be the path to meaningful change
Shireen Shahidi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Hey there! If you're feeling overwhelmed and going through tough times, I'm here to lend you a helping hand. I specialize in working with people of all ages who are facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to provide you with a compassionate and empathetic approach to help you heal and grow. I want you to feel comfortable and relaxed when sharing your thoughts and emotions with me, so we can work together to overcome any obstacles.
Hey there! If you're feeling overwhelmed and going through tough times, I'm here to lend you a helping hand. I specialize in working with people of all ages who are facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to provide you with a compassionate and empathetic approach to help you heal and grow. I want you to feel comfortable and relaxed when sharing your thoughts and emotions with me, so we can work together to overcome any obstacles.
Alyssa Lemus
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
My passion for mental health stems from a deep-seated love for learning and a genuine desire to help people navigate the complexities of their psychological landscapes. I am driven by the belief that everyone has the potential to achieve their optimal level of functioning, and my goal is to facilitate this process using evidence-based practices, a touch of humor, and strong rapport. In my work, I strive to help clients understand psychological concepts and, more importantly, themselves.
My passion for mental health stems from a deep-seated love for learning and a genuine desire to help people navigate the complexities of their psychological landscapes. I am driven by the belief that everyone has the potential to achieve their optimal level of functioning, and my goal is to facilitate this process using evidence-based practices, a touch of humor, and strong rapport. In my work, I strive to help clients understand psychological concepts and, more importantly, themselves.
I am honored to have my clients invite me to join them in a deep and caring search into their lives, personalities,challenges and dilemnas they face.Our focus is to work together in a respectful, open approach to provide help, relief, understanding and change toward goals of greater health, internal peace, satisfaction and connectedness.Psychotherapy was developed so that we wouldn't have to face our fears alone, without knowledge and the opportunity to learn emotionally and to improve our capabilty to deal with ourselves, the world and the people in our lives.Let me join you.
I am honored to have my clients invite me to join them in a deep and caring search into their lives, personalities,challenges and dilemnas they face.Our focus is to work together in a respectful, open approach to provide help, relief, understanding and change toward goals of greater health, internal peace, satisfaction and connectedness.Psychotherapy was developed so that we wouldn't have to face our fears alone, without knowledge and the opportunity to learn emotionally and to improve our capabilty to deal with ourselves, the world and the people in our lives.Let me join you.
I provide client-centered and collaborative relational therapy informed by evidence-based treatments such as DBT, CBT, and ACT. My practice is rooted in compassion and self-determination and I help my clients dismantle the obstacles that hold them back from leading fulfilling lives. Together, we’ll identify your goals and values and build the skills required to live in line with both by exploring the personal historical patterns that have brought you to this point in your life.
I provide client-centered and collaborative relational therapy informed by evidence-based treatments such as DBT, CBT, and ACT. My practice is rooted in compassion and self-determination and I help my clients dismantle the obstacles that hold them back from leading fulfilling lives. Together, we’ll identify your goals and values and build the skills required to live in line with both by exploring the personal historical patterns that have brought you to this point in your life.
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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.