Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Northridge, CA
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I have a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more.
Hello, I am Joanna Bain! I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist committed to helping clients learn how to build healthier relationships. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around anxiety and depression. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.
I have a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more.
Hello, I am Joanna Bain! I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist committed to helping clients learn how to build healthier relationships. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around anxiety and depression. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.
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Neda Levi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91330 (Online Only)
In my 8 years of providing therapy, I have seen clients presenting with symptoms and diagnoses such as isolation, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, PTSD, bipolar & borderline PD.
Living with depression and/or anxiety juxtaposed with a shaky sense of self, while one's childhood trauma is unknowingly being pushed aside, can be very overwhelming. Given the emotions that humans experience as they navigate their own unique worlds, these challenges can continue to permeate every avenue of one’s existence as they enter each life stage. Addressing strained relationships with primary caregivers & learning to reparent one’s self due to childhood neglect, can serve as the vehicle through which one is equipped with the tools necessary to provide themselves compassion & a foundation to create a life they've yearned for.
In my 8 years of providing therapy, I have seen clients presenting with symptoms and diagnoses such as isolation, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, PTSD, bipolar & borderline PD.
Living with depression and/or anxiety juxtaposed with a shaky sense of self, while one's childhood trauma is unknowingly being pushed aside, can be very overwhelming. Given the emotions that humans experience as they navigate their own unique worlds, these challenges can continue to permeate every avenue of one’s existence as they enter each life stage. Addressing strained relationships with primary caregivers & learning to reparent one’s self due to childhood neglect, can serve as the vehicle through which one is equipped with the tools necessary to provide themselves compassion & a foundation to create a life they've yearned for.
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Ruby Quiambao
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northridge, CA 91324 (Online Only)
At times, you might feel alone, hopeless and scared navigating through life's challenges. What we tend to forget is to reflect, become aware of your own strengths and weaknesses to identify your own capabilities and limitations. What I can extend to offer to you is guidance on how you can achieve a better perception of your struggles and gain insight from your experiences. A lesson in life can make it less complicated!
At times, you might feel alone, hopeless and scared navigating through life's challenges. What we tend to forget is to reflect, become aware of your own strengths and weaknesses to identify your own capabilities and limitations. What I can extend to offer to you is guidance on how you can achieve a better perception of your struggles and gain insight from your experiences. A lesson in life can make it less complicated!
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What's important to know about me is that I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. Most therapists have a course or two before and/or after graduate school. With over 40 years in practice, the last 16 years have been devoted to training and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. and Individuals. While couples therapy usually refers to romantic partners, EFT is effective in repairing hurts and conflicts between family members and friends as well. EFT is an exceptionally well researched and empirically validated treatment for distressed couples.
What's important to know about me is that I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. Most therapists have a course or two before and/or after graduate school. With over 40 years in practice, the last 16 years have been devoted to training and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. and Individuals. While couples therapy usually refers to romantic partners, EFT is effective in repairing hurts and conflicts between family members and friends as well. EFT is an exceptionally well researched and empirically validated treatment for distressed couples.
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My name is Denice Palacios, I was born and raised in California. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor. I have been in this field for over 10 years, what I have learned in this time, is that humans are remarkable. I work well with individuals needing support with Anxiety disorders, Depressive disorders Substance use disorders, Justice Involvement Problems, Self-Esteem difficulties, Interpersonal difficulties, and Trauma-related disorders.
My name is Denice Palacios, I was born and raised in California. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor. I have been in this field for over 10 years, what I have learned in this time, is that humans are remarkable. I work well with individuals needing support with Anxiety disorders, Depressive disorders Substance use disorders, Justice Involvement Problems, Self-Esteem difficulties, Interpersonal difficulties, and Trauma-related disorders.
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Austin C Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northridge, CA 91324
For many individuals, recognizing and addressing an issue, comprehending its complexities, or articulating it to others can be incredibly challenging. I believe empathy, active listening, unconditional positive regard, and creating a nurturing and nonjudgmental space where my clients can feel heard and understood are instrumental in creating a therapeutic alliance. Once rapport is established, I aim for my clients to freely share their deepest thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities, fostering meaningful and positive progress toward their needs and goals without fear of judgment or rejection.
For many individuals, recognizing and addressing an issue, comprehending its complexities, or articulating it to others can be incredibly challenging. I believe empathy, active listening, unconditional positive regard, and creating a nurturing and nonjudgmental space where my clients can feel heard and understood are instrumental in creating a therapeutic alliance. Once rapport is established, I aim for my clients to freely share their deepest thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities, fostering meaningful and positive progress toward their needs and goals without fear of judgment or rejection.
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Desiree Vega
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northridge, CA 91326
Waitlist for new clients
You may be scared to take the first step to get into counseling/therapy--this is something most of my clients have shared with me. Are you fighting the need to be perfect? Do you beat yourself up for all of your mistakes—whether it’s parenting related, work related, or relationship related? Are you completely overwhelmed to the point that you can’t sleep or stress is showing up in your body? It takes courage to ask for help because it requires vulnerability but you can do it!
You may be scared to take the first step to get into counseling/therapy--this is something most of my clients have shared with me. Are you fighting the need to be perfect? Do you beat yourself up for all of your mistakes—whether it’s parenting related, work related, or relationship related? Are you completely overwhelmed to the point that you can’t sleep or stress is showing up in your body? It takes courage to ask for help because it requires vulnerability but you can do it!
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Julie Remala-Hanley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northridge, CA 91325
I am passionate about working with women who want to feel better in their own skin. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or perinatal emotional distress? Are you battling addictions, eating disorders, or trauma symptoms? Are dealing with challenging relationships or trying to navigate the twists and turns of life? I'd love to help you be in healthier relationships with yourself and the people you love. With a deep commitment to your personal growth, a willingness to do things that might feel scary, and a lot of good laughs, I think we can work together to do the important work of healing.
I am passionate about working with women who want to feel better in their own skin. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or perinatal emotional distress? Are you battling addictions, eating disorders, or trauma symptoms? Are dealing with challenging relationships or trying to navigate the twists and turns of life? I'd love to help you be in healthier relationships with yourself and the people you love. With a deep commitment to your personal growth, a willingness to do things that might feel scary, and a lot of good laughs, I think we can work together to do the important work of healing.
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Andrea Letts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91324
Waitlist for new clients
Do you wonder why you have a big reaction to the small things in life? Seeking therapy, whether for the first time or the tenth time, takes courage and strength. I have heard from clients that even with cognitive insight they have remained stuck in distressing feelings/situations. I strongly believe that living coping skill to coping skill is not a viable long-term solution. Through personal experience, I have ascertained that knowledge of the root cause to a reaction or behavior is paramount to healing. I will not see you as a compilation of symptoms or a diagnosis, but rather as a person with needs that you are trying to get met.
Do you wonder why you have a big reaction to the small things in life? Seeking therapy, whether for the first time or the tenth time, takes courage and strength. I have heard from clients that even with cognitive insight they have remained stuck in distressing feelings/situations. I strongly believe that living coping skill to coping skill is not a viable long-term solution. Through personal experience, I have ascertained that knowledge of the root cause to a reaction or behavior is paramount to healing. I will not see you as a compilation of symptoms or a diagnosis, but rather as a person with needs that you are trying to get met.
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Dr. Rita de Cassia Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91324 (Online Only)
Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional.
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Helping clients realize their desired life changes is one of the most gratifying parts of my job as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Empowering people to live their best lives is my goal, whether my clients (an individual, a couple, or a family) are wanting to heal from pain, gain hope, or achieve something they perceive as out of reach. I approach everyone with compassion and understanding, without judgement. I am honored to be the person who gets to take this journey with others, and I look forward to taking it with you.
Helping clients realize their desired life changes is one of the most gratifying parts of my job as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Empowering people to live their best lives is my goal, whether my clients (an individual, a couple, or a family) are wanting to heal from pain, gain hope, or achieve something they perceive as out of reach. I approach everyone with compassion and understanding, without judgement. I am honored to be the person who gets to take this journey with others, and I look forward to taking it with you.
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Edwin Albert Huerta
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northridge, CA 91324
Hi there, my name is Edwin! My experience in Social Work has allowed me to work alongside students of all ages (elementary through college) where we worked on topics such as depressive moods, anxiety, stress, and questions surrounding queer identity. Working with these students allowed us to start conversations about communication skills and triggers that they faced in their day to day life. Working alongside them, we were able to identify what steps they were comfortable doing to implement into their lives to see results.
Hi there, my name is Edwin! My experience in Social Work has allowed me to work alongside students of all ages (elementary through college) where we worked on topics such as depressive moods, anxiety, stress, and questions surrounding queer identity. Working with these students allowed us to start conversations about communication skills and triggers that they faced in their day to day life. Working alongside them, we were able to identify what steps they were comfortable doing to implement into their lives to see results.
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Hi. My name is Karen Miller and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the helping field for over 20 years and have worked with substance use, eating disorders, and serious mental illness. I am trained in DBT as well as Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method for couples therapy. I believe in meeting you where you are (metaphorically speaking) and working as a team to identify your goals for therapy as well as a plan to reach your goals.
Hi. My name is Karen Miller and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the helping field for over 20 years and have worked with substance use, eating disorders, and serious mental illness. I am trained in DBT as well as Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method for couples therapy. I believe in meeting you where you are (metaphorically speaking) and working as a team to identify your goals for therapy as well as a plan to reach your goals.
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Mental Health Wellness 4u
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Tara, Kesling, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91325 (Online Only)
My name is Tara Kesling and I have been working with many different populations for over 30 years. I have worked with individuals, families, children, seniors, and couples. I am currently offering Telemental Health Therapy services to adults. I am a good listener and able to help people redirect their life and feel better about themselves using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other clinical modalities. I have worked with the assessment process in determining the direction of care. I accept insurance through Headway.
My name is Tara Kesling and I have been working with many different populations for over 30 years. I have worked with individuals, families, children, seniors, and couples. I am currently offering Telemental Health Therapy services to adults. I am a good listener and able to help people redirect their life and feel better about themselves using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other clinical modalities. I have worked with the assessment process in determining the direction of care. I accept insurance through Headway.
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Hi, there. I know you've been searching for the right therapist, and I know it's frustrating to try to find someone you connect with. Whatever brings you here, I understand that trying to "have it all" in today's world is a goal that feels unachievable. Whether you have been feeling overwhelmed with worrying thoughts, not feeling like yourself, are grieving, going through a major transition, or want to work on your relationships with yourself and others, I believe we can make sense of it all together. You do not need to have all the answers all alone.
Hi, there. I know you've been searching for the right therapist, and I know it's frustrating to try to find someone you connect with. Whatever brings you here, I understand that trying to "have it all" in today's world is a goal that feels unachievable. Whether you have been feeling overwhelmed with worrying thoughts, not feeling like yourself, are grieving, going through a major transition, or want to work on your relationships with yourself and others, I believe we can make sense of it all together. You do not need to have all the answers all alone.
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Theresa J Leinweber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91324 (Online Only)
Available immediately. I work with people confronting the consequences of sexual addiction and compulsion. If you’re dealing with the shame of your own sexual behavior or suffering from the painful discovery of an addicted partner’s infidelity (again?), you have suffered enough. Betrayal trauma is all consuming. By booking a consultation with me to honestly confront the problem, you begin the process of restoring your sanity and sexual integrity. You’ll get empathy, understanding and safety to uncover feelings, secrets, lies and patterns that no longer serve you. Making informed decisions about your future begins here.
Available immediately. I work with people confronting the consequences of sexual addiction and compulsion. If you’re dealing with the shame of your own sexual behavior or suffering from the painful discovery of an addicted partner’s infidelity (again?), you have suffered enough. Betrayal trauma is all consuming. By booking a consultation with me to honestly confront the problem, you begin the process of restoring your sanity and sexual integrity. You’ll get empathy, understanding and safety to uncover feelings, secrets, lies and patterns that no longer serve you. Making informed decisions about your future begins here.
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Lindsay Jeanette Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91324 (Online Only)
I primarily have worked in a clinical setting with individuals and children. I believe that each individual shall receive tailored treatment to their needs in order to foster growth that is sustainable. In addition, I have worked with children and teens in school and home-based settings who struggled with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. This may also include life changes within the familial unit or relational conflict.
I primarily have worked in a clinical setting with individuals and children. I believe that each individual shall receive tailored treatment to their needs in order to foster growth that is sustainable. In addition, I have worked with children and teens in school and home-based settings who struggled with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. This may also include life changes within the familial unit or relational conflict.
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Dr. Alberto Lopez, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW, MSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91324
Asking for help or seeking therapy might be new to you, but it is something many individuals do when they are overwhelmed by life stressors such as relationships and work. As a Latino psychotherapist, I am aware of how our upbringing and culture can make seeing a therapist difficult. I want to make this process and experience a positive one. My goal is to assist individuals in how they manage stress, and anxiety in their life. Together we can develop healthy coping skills as well as behavioral changes. I will help you use the strengths you already have to be more effective. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-awareness
Asking for help or seeking therapy might be new to you, but it is something many individuals do when they are overwhelmed by life stressors such as relationships and work. As a Latino psychotherapist, I am aware of how our upbringing and culture can make seeing a therapist difficult. I want to make this process and experience a positive one. My goal is to assist individuals in how they manage stress, and anxiety in their life. Together we can develop healthy coping skills as well as behavioral changes. I will help you use the strengths you already have to be more effective. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-awareness
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Hello and welcome, My name is Lisa Barker and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with diverse populations. I am licensed in both California and Nevada. My therapy style is warm, engaging and collaborative. I support my clients in feeling safe and comfortable so they may gain insight into the issues that are presenting.
Hello and welcome, My name is Lisa Barker and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with diverse populations. I am licensed in both California and Nevada. My therapy style is warm, engaging and collaborative. I support my clients in feeling safe and comfortable so they may gain insight into the issues that are presenting.
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Selin Fidantek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northridge, CA 91324
I authored the book, "Attachment-Based Strategies to Improve Self-Esteem..." in 2013. I am here for you and your family to achieve positive results and feel better quickly so that you can continue to have the relationships in your life that you desire and also need.
I authored the book, "Attachment-Based Strategies to Improve Self-Esteem..." in 2013. I am here for you and your family to achieve positive results and feel better quickly so that you can continue to have the relationships in your life that you desire and also need.
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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.