Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Healdsburg, CA

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Alea Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Healdsburg, CA 95448
My name is Alea Jackson and I am a licensed mental health professional with over 18 years of experience working in private practice, private sector, and public sector behavioral health organizations.As a trained and experienced Therapist I’ve learned that the story, the pain, and the collection of struggles are unique to each us. My client’s story and lived experience matters to me. I help my clients protect their well being, work through trauma, stressors, anxiety, depression, and much more.
My name is Alea Jackson and I am a licensed mental health professional with over 18 years of experience working in private practice, private sector, and public sector behavioral health organizations.As a trained and experienced Therapist I’ve learned that the story, the pain, and the collection of struggles are unique to each us. My client’s story and lived experience matters to me. I help my clients protect their well being, work through trauma, stressors, anxiety, depression, and much more.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Sonoma County Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Sonoma County Counseling provides exceptional personalized counseling services for clients of all ages. Sonoma County Counseling was founded with an eye on providing supportive cutting edge therapeutic counseling services to individuals and families, in a professional, welcoming, mindful, inclusive, and enriched environment. We welcome individuals, couples, and families. Sonoma County Counseling specializes in child therapy services that help children (ages 3 - 12), teenagers, and families, as well as adults who are living with acute or chronic mental health challenges.
Sonoma County Counseling provides exceptional personalized counseling services for clients of all ages. Sonoma County Counseling was founded with an eye on providing supportive cutting edge therapeutic counseling services to individuals and families, in a professional, welcoming, mindful, inclusive, and enriched environment. We welcome individuals, couples, and families. Sonoma County Counseling specializes in child therapy services that help children (ages 3 - 12), teenagers, and families, as well as adults who are living with acute or chronic mental health challenges.
(707) 993-4474 View (707) 993-4474
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Joey Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Healdsburg, CA 95448  (Online Only)
Working with me will be empowering, energetic, and at times fun. You will grieve losses, heal wounds, celebrate successes and reimagine your future. Together, we will explore childhood relationship programing and work on a reboot of early patterns that are no longer useful. I will help you choose healthier roles and boundaries, while building a life with you in the driver's seat. "For every event in life, there are many different angles. When you look at the same event from a wider perspective, your sense of worry and anxiety reduces, and you have greater joy." - The Dalai Lama
Working with me will be empowering, energetic, and at times fun. You will grieve losses, heal wounds, celebrate successes and reimagine your future. Together, we will explore childhood relationship programing and work on a reboot of early patterns that are no longer useful. I will help you choose healthier roles and boundaries, while building a life with you in the driver's seat. "For every event in life, there are many different angles. When you look at the same event from a wider perspective, your sense of worry and anxiety reduces, and you have greater joy." - The Dalai Lama
(707) 329-3226 View (707) 329-3226
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Kerri Lynn Gavin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Healdsburg, CA 95448  (Online Only)
I work with people who have Medicare insurance. My clients come to see me because they are in need to talk to someone about the changes in their lives, as they get older, as well as their feelings and needs around being isolated from the pandemic. As people age and reflect on their lives, some things can come up that need to be discussed or released and my practice offers a safe space to do so. Some people have a need for a therapist who can provide tele-health services over the phone or on a video chat and I offer these options to my clientele.
I work with people who have Medicare insurance. My clients come to see me because they are in need to talk to someone about the changes in their lives, as they get older, as well as their feelings and needs around being isolated from the pandemic. As people age and reflect on their lives, some things can come up that need to be discussed or released and my practice offers a safe space to do so. Some people have a need for a therapist who can provide tele-health services over the phone or on a video chat and I offer these options to my clientele.
(707) 289-7186 View (707) 289-7186
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Sally Pearson Kent
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Healdsburg, CA 95448  (Online Only)
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
(707) 610-0990 View (707) 610-0990
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Marie Nersesian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Not accepting new clients
It takes a village to build up our children's inner most strengths and help families and individuals through difficult times. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, that belief is my foundation. I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families and individuals with complex trauma. I have experience helping individuals and families with school related behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent separation, and trauma. No one is the same and therefore I use evidence-based interventions and uniquely tailor them to the needs and strengths of each individual client.
It takes a village to build up our children's inner most strengths and help families and individuals through difficult times. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, that belief is my foundation. I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families and individuals with complex trauma. I have experience helping individuals and families with school related behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent separation, and trauma. No one is the same and therefore I use evidence-based interventions and uniquely tailor them to the needs and strengths of each individual client.
(707) 309-7123 View (707) 309-7123

More Therapists Nearby

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Julie Iverson
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, CA 95492  (Online Only)
Whether your child or teenager is facing challenges that you are not sure how to handle, or you are a young adult facing the complexities of life and feeling overwhelmed, I believe counseling can help. I have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults grow their skills and confidence so they can live a life where they feel they can thrive. I love working with youth and young adults who are struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and/or their sense of self-worth. I exclusively provide tele-therapy (think FaceTime) for people who reside in California.
Whether your child or teenager is facing challenges that you are not sure how to handle, or you are a young adult facing the complexities of life and feeling overwhelmed, I believe counseling can help. I have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults grow their skills and confidence so they can live a life where they feel they can thrive. I love working with youth and young adults who are struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and/or their sense of self-worth. I exclusively provide tele-therapy (think FaceTime) for people who reside in California.
(707) 205-4311 View (707) 205-4311
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Greg Thigpen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Windsor, CA 95492
As you read these words, you may be having second thoughts about contacting a therapist. That is understandable. Even as we struggle with personal problems, or work to solve problems with a relationship, it's natural to have questions about reaching out for help. You may wonder whether you will feel comfortable with the person you call, and may be uncertain about how therapy can help.
As you read these words, you may be having second thoughts about contacting a therapist. That is understandable. Even as we struggle with personal problems, or work to solve problems with a relationship, it's natural to have questions about reaching out for help. You may wonder whether you will feel comfortable with the person you call, and may be uncertain about how therapy can help.
(707) 595-2054 View (707) 595-2054
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Paul E Margolis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, R-DMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Windsor, CA 95492
I am a compassionate Solution Focused Therapist, who specializes in helping children, teens, individuals, and families cope with the aftermath of trauma. Whether there has been abuse, an assault, bullying, or the experience of witnessing a troubling event, I can help you or your child work through the transition and develop new coping strategies that can be successfully applied in the home, school, and work settings. I also have experience working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidality, and other chronic challenges.
I am a compassionate Solution Focused Therapist, who specializes in helping children, teens, individuals, and families cope with the aftermath of trauma. Whether there has been abuse, an assault, bullying, or the experience of witnessing a troubling event, I can help you or your child work through the transition and develop new coping strategies that can be successfully applied in the home, school, and work settings. I also have experience working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidality, and other chronic challenges.
(707) 668-7992 View (707) 668-7992
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Shaghayegh 'Shauna' Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, CA 95492
I believe that therapy can provide a sense of clarity in beliefs and values that guide insight and understanding of our path moving forward through challenges. I work with you to find actionable steps by using self-awareness, acceptance and tools to better your life. I often work with pre-teens, teens, young adults, families and individuals in creating a safe space to explore challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, career/identity issues, life adjustments, relational challenges and parenting struggles.
I believe that therapy can provide a sense of clarity in beliefs and values that guide insight and understanding of our path moving forward through challenges. I work with you to find actionable steps by using self-awareness, acceptance and tools to better your life. I often work with pre-teens, teens, young adults, families and individuals in creating a safe space to explore challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, career/identity issues, life adjustments, relational challenges and parenting struggles.
(707) 669-4377 View (707) 669-4377
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Julie Waters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Windsor, CA 95492
I became a therapist after many years of diving into my own healing process and studying various healing modalities. I am a holistic therapist, meaning I attend to all aspects of wellbeing: emotional, mental, and physical as well as spiritual, cultural, and in the context of community and social systems. I treat ailments including trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and relationship issues for individuals, couples, and families. Clients who benefit from my approach are those seeking a partner in growth and self-exploration, and who are ready to put new ways of thinking and being into practice in daily life.
I became a therapist after many years of diving into my own healing process and studying various healing modalities. I am a holistic therapist, meaning I attend to all aspects of wellbeing: emotional, mental, and physical as well as spiritual, cultural, and in the context of community and social systems. I treat ailments including trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and relationship issues for individuals, couples, and families. Clients who benefit from my approach are those seeking a partner in growth and self-exploration, and who are ready to put new ways of thinking and being into practice in daily life.
(510) 560-3864 View (510) 560-3864
Christine E. Erickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Windsor, CA 95492
Even the children of dedicated, responsible parents can develop behavioral or emotional problems as they move through childhood and adolescence. Sometimes the acting out or other worrisome behaviors occur only at home. Other times, the difficulties erupt at school. Or both. Perhaps what you or the school has tried isn't working. You may be blaming yourself even though it is not your fault. At these times, an experienced child therapist can help you and your family get back on track.
Even the children of dedicated, responsible parents can develop behavioral or emotional problems as they move through childhood and adolescence. Sometimes the acting out or other worrisome behaviors occur only at home. Other times, the difficulties erupt at school. Or both. Perhaps what you or the school has tried isn't working. You may be blaming yourself even though it is not your fault. At these times, an experienced child therapist can help you and your family get back on track.
(707) 575-1600 View (707) 575-1600
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Matthew Elias
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Windsor, CA 95492
Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile. If you're looking for some help for your teen, family, or yourself you've come to the right place. I can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and communication issues along with many others. I really like using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Non-Violent Communication, and nervous system education to help my clients.
Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile. If you're looking for some help for your teen, family, or yourself you've come to the right place. I can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and communication issues along with many others. I really like using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Non-Violent Communication, and nervous system education to help my clients.
(707) 368-4099 View (707) 368-4099
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James Badiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forestville, CA 95436
I work with older adolescents and adults who are facing difficulties in their life; are in a transition; and/or are having relationship problems. An overarching goal in my work with clients is to help them strengthen their coping skills and create a more meaningful life.
I work with older adolescents and adults who are facing difficulties in their life; are in a transition; and/or are having relationship problems. An overarching goal in my work with clients is to help them strengthen their coping skills and create a more meaningful life.
(707) 998-5421 View (707) 998-5421
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SOS Community Counseling Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Windsor, CA 95492
SOS is a non-profit counseling agency that provides affordable therapy services to everyone in our community regardless of ability to pay. We offer individual therapy for adults, teens and children, couples counseling, and families at our Community Counseling Clinics in Santa Rosa, Cloverdale and Rohnert Park. We have a diverse team of pre-licensed therapists who bring a variety of clinical specialties to our clinics.
SOS is a non-profit counseling agency that provides affordable therapy services to everyone in our community regardless of ability to pay. We offer individual therapy for adults, teens and children, couples counseling, and families at our Community Counseling Clinics in Santa Rosa, Cloverdale and Rohnert Park. We have a diverse team of pre-licensed therapists who bring a variety of clinical specialties to our clinics.
(707) 238-4171 View (707) 238-4171
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Amanda Berney
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Windsor, CA 95492  (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Clients I work with adults of all ages, identities and cultural backgrounds for individual, couples, and adult family therapy. Each stage in life brings new challenges. I support clients who are struggling with general life stressors, adjusting to new life circumstances, struggling with mood and anxiety, dealing with traumatic experiences, problematic substance use, family conflict and relationships in general. I also provide guidance for self-exploration leading to personal growth. Therapy focuses on discovering how your past experiences contribute to where you are now, and helps you see your way forward.
Currently Accepting New Clients I work with adults of all ages, identities and cultural backgrounds for individual, couples, and adult family therapy. Each stage in life brings new challenges. I support clients who are struggling with general life stressors, adjusting to new life circumstances, struggling with mood and anxiety, dealing with traumatic experiences, problematic substance use, family conflict and relationships in general. I also provide guidance for self-exploration leading to personal growth. Therapy focuses on discovering how your past experiences contribute to where you are now, and helps you see your way forward.
(707) 340-7443 View (707) 340-7443
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Gregory Michael Tilden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Windsor, CA 95492
Are you especially hard on yourself, finding it difficult to prioritize your own needs? Or perhaps you are striving to express your voice and find a deeper sense of confidence and belonging. If you find yourself feeling unmotivated, directionless, or unclear about your purpose, it would be my honor to hold space for you. I also have a particular knack with helping adolescents who are acting out or struggling with school, relationships, or mental health.
Are you especially hard on yourself, finding it difficult to prioritize your own needs? Or perhaps you are striving to express your voice and find a deeper sense of confidence and belonging. If you find yourself feeling unmotivated, directionless, or unclear about your purpose, it would be my honor to hold space for you. I also have a particular knack with helping adolescents who are acting out or struggling with school, relationships, or mental health.
(415) 704-7941 View (415) 704-7941
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Larissa Pendergraft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor, CA 95492
Not accepting new clients
Please navigate to my website to schedule a 15 minute consultation. I offer therapy to aid clients with working through challenges, develop pathways to success and to live a more gratifying life. I view my role as one to walk along side you as you explore what may be holding you back or blocking you from achieving success. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief focused therapy using voluntary image replacement and bi-lateral eye stimulation, reducing distressful symptoms and assisting clients in moving through and resolving difficult memories, anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma.
Please navigate to my website to schedule a 15 minute consultation. I offer therapy to aid clients with working through challenges, develop pathways to success and to live a more gratifying life. I view my role as one to walk along side you as you explore what may be holding you back or blocking you from achieving success. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief focused therapy using voluntary image replacement and bi-lateral eye stimulation, reducing distressful symptoms and assisting clients in moving through and resolving difficult memories, anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma.
(707) 708-3913 View (707) 708-3913

Online Therapists

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Susan Futterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94705
My focus on suicide comes out of my own experience.
I am primarily focused on working with bereaved individuals and/or families who have lost someone to suicide as well as working with individuals who have made suicide attempts in the past or are considering an attempt. In addition, I work with individuals dealing with emotional/psychological trauma of all types, as well as with depression and grief. I also have experience working with people dealing with challenges such as bipolar disorder. I provide both individual and group therapy.
My focus on suicide comes out of my own experience.
I am primarily focused on working with bereaved individuals and/or families who have lost someone to suicide as well as working with individuals who have made suicide attempts in the past or are considering an attempt. In addition, I work with individuals dealing with emotional/psychological trauma of all types, as well as with depression and grief. I also have experience working with people dealing with challenges such as bipolar disorder. I provide both individual and group therapy.
(415) 870-8056 View (415) 870-8056
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Kristine Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95820
My greatest successes have been in treating individuals experiencing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, self-harm and suicidal ideation, stress, relationship problems, abuse, and trauma.
My name is Kristine Hughes, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I enjoy treating individual adults and teens experiencing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, self-harm behaviors and suicidal ideation, stress, relationship problems, abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach utilizes techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The most foundation and important therapeutic element however is the safe trusting relationship built with each client.
My greatest successes have been in treating individuals experiencing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, self-harm and suicidal ideation, stress, relationship problems, abuse, and trauma.
My name is Kristine Hughes, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I enjoy treating individual adults and teens experiencing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, self-harm behaviors and suicidal ideation, stress, relationship problems, abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach utilizes techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The most foundation and important therapeutic element however is the safe trusting relationship built with each client.
(916) 776-5929 View (916) 776-5929
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.