Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Santa Fe Springs, CA

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Lorena Zazueta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
I am well rounded in my experience with anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, attachment, trauma, life transitions, family issues, interpersonal issues, and stress.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with a variety of populations, cultures, and age groups. I take into consideration: cultural background, age, religion, family dynamics, and attachment style. I'm mindful of trauma history or health issues associated with presenting mental health symptoms and/or behaviors. I welcome each client as they are, learning and understanding their needs. I take a CBT approach, along with mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy and solution-focused CBT. I pull from many evidence based therapies and apply an eclectic approach that best suits your needs and goals.
I am well rounded in my experience with anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, attachment, trauma, life transitions, family issues, interpersonal issues, and stress.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with a variety of populations, cultures, and age groups. I take into consideration: cultural background, age, religion, family dynamics, and attachment style. I'm mindful of trauma history or health issues associated with presenting mental health symptoms and/or behaviors. I welcome each client as they are, learning and understanding their needs. I take a CBT approach, along with mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy and solution-focused CBT. I pull from many evidence based therapies and apply an eclectic approach that best suits your needs and goals.
(562) 662-5332 View (562) 662-5332
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Angela Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Hello, my name is Angela Hernandez and I am an LCSW with experience with 8-25-year-olds focusing on behavioral issues, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, and stress. Being able to focus on strengths and starting where the client is at is fundamental for therapeutic success. I am a very forward therapist who believes in being real with my clients helps to build rapport and trust in our relationship. My heart is with children and young adults to see them work on change to help them in their adult lives. I am big on CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and SFT.
Hello, my name is Angela Hernandez and I am an LCSW with experience with 8-25-year-olds focusing on behavioral issues, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, and stress. Being able to focus on strengths and starting where the client is at is fundamental for therapeutic success. I am a very forward therapist who believes in being real with my clients helps to build rapport and trust in our relationship. My heart is with children and young adults to see them work on change to help them in their adult lives. I am big on CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and SFT.
(562) 524-1926 View (562) 524-1926
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Teddi Michele Plummer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
I work with adults; I specialize in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia-auditory/visual hallucinations, bipolar, OCD, depression, panic attacks, BPD, self-harm (cutting), dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders including alcohol/substance abuse/behavioral addictions, and multiple layers of issues (I am a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator). As a therapist, I value my client’s faith and/or spirituality and acknowledge how a person’s faith can significantly cultivate a positive outcome.
I work with adults; I specialize in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia-auditory/visual hallucinations, bipolar, OCD, depression, panic attacks, BPD, self-harm (cutting), dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders including alcohol/substance abuse/behavioral addictions, and multiple layers of issues (I am a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator). As a therapist, I value my client’s faith and/or spirituality and acknowledge how a person’s faith can significantly cultivate a positive outcome.
(661) 490-9418 View (661) 490-9418
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Patricia G Pasillas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670  (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome to my Psychology today page. My name is Patricia Pasillas (LCSW) and I'm a first generation Latina located here in the heart of Southern California. Throughout the last 14 years of my career as a licensed clinical social worker I've build a solid reputation for not only breaking down the barriers within society but it's my eagerness to help open the doors for others that truly separates me from others in this line of work.
Hello and Welcome to my Psychology today page. My name is Patricia Pasillas (LCSW) and I'm a first generation Latina located here in the heart of Southern California. Throughout the last 14 years of my career as a licensed clinical social worker I've build a solid reputation for not only breaking down the barriers within society but it's my eagerness to help open the doors for others that truly separates me from others in this line of work.
(562) 655-8279 View (562) 655-8279

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Janet Polanco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whittier, CA 90606
I specialize in working with families who are in crises ( suicidal ideation, trauma, abuse, substance abuse).
Seeking someone to listen? To aide you in improving yourself, your relationships, or in achieving emotional strength? I am a bilingual (Spanish & English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in helping individuals, families and couples better their communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. I have worked with children and adolescents in improving behavior, emotional regulation and school functioning. I provide a safe, trusting, and confidential place where you can express your thoughts and feelings in a positive healthy manner without fear of being negatively judged. Together we can determine appropriate treatment that meets your needs.
I specialize in working with families who are in crises ( suicidal ideation, trauma, abuse, substance abuse).
Seeking someone to listen? To aide you in improving yourself, your relationships, or in achieving emotional strength? I am a bilingual (Spanish & English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in helping individuals, families and couples better their communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. I have worked with children and adolescents in improving behavior, emotional regulation and school functioning. I provide a safe, trusting, and confidential place where you can express your thoughts and feelings in a positive healthy manner without fear of being negatively judged. Together we can determine appropriate treatment that meets your needs.
(310) 683-4592 View (310) 683-4592
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Julia Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90606
Hello I'm Julia Mendoza, a therapist providing therapy throughout the state of California. I have experience working with children and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBT+ issues, OCD, personality disorders, family problems, relationship and partner conflict, and traumas. I truly enjoy helping others and I have been told that I am funny, genuine, open-minded, and a good listener. Se habla Español!
Hello I'm Julia Mendoza, a therapist providing therapy throughout the state of California. I have experience working with children and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBT+ issues, OCD, personality disorders, family problems, relationship and partner conflict, and traumas. I truly enjoy helping others and I have been told that I am funny, genuine, open-minded, and a good listener. Se habla Español!
(951) 438-7873 View (951) 438-7873
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Ruth Cano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90605
Hi. My name is Ruth Cano and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at in their therapeutic journey. I aspire to create a nonjudgmental and welcoming environment to walk together in therapeutic goal progress. I have 8 years working experience with children, adolescents and their families who come from challenging parenting backgrounds and are exposed to many stressors within the home and school settings. I have many years treating clients at risk of suicidal ideation and extensive work in safety planning with clients and their families that are at risk.
Hi. My name is Ruth Cano and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at in their therapeutic journey. I aspire to create a nonjudgmental and welcoming environment to walk together in therapeutic goal progress. I have 8 years working experience with children, adolescents and their families who come from challenging parenting backgrounds and are exposed to many stressors within the home and school settings. I have many years treating clients at risk of suicidal ideation and extensive work in safety planning with clients and their families that are at risk.
(562) 669-4341 View (562) 669-4341
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Mary N Parker
Counselor, MS, LPCC, ABD
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CA 90650  (Online Only)
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
(310) 987-4161 View (310) 987-4161
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Cynthia Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whittier, CA 90605
As we wonder how to navigate life, we may face several obstacles and challenges that can seem overwhelming or unbearable. As a Mental Health Professional, I am here to support people on how to successfully keep themselves afloat. I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology in 1997 from the Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico, and after a couple of years treating people of all ages I decided to move to California to complete graduate school. I graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology, with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University in 2006 and I have been licensed since 2012.
As we wonder how to navigate life, we may face several obstacles and challenges that can seem overwhelming or unbearable. As a Mental Health Professional, I am here to support people on how to successfully keep themselves afloat. I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology in 1997 from the Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico, and after a couple of years treating people of all ages I decided to move to California to complete graduate school. I graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology, with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University in 2006 and I have been licensed since 2012.
(714) 463-1488 View (714) 463-1488
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Judy Wahl Talley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downey, CA 90240  (Online Only)
Contemporary society places an enormous burden upon the individual to succeed - and look good while doing it - at the same time as the fabric of our families are disintegrating and social supports are fragmented. Many of us have survived a childhood of chaos and, if we have been able to form a lasting intimate relationship, find that our partner is ill-equipped as well, to surmount the many personal, financial, social, political challenges of today's world. My approach is informed by therapeutic practices which emphasize compassion, gaining insight, and developing acceptance of one's true self.
Contemporary society places an enormous burden upon the individual to succeed - and look good while doing it - at the same time as the fabric of our families are disintegrating and social supports are fragmented. Many of us have survived a childhood of chaos and, if we have been able to form a lasting intimate relationship, find that our partner is ill-equipped as well, to surmount the many personal, financial, social, political challenges of today's world. My approach is informed by therapeutic practices which emphasize compassion, gaining insight, and developing acceptance of one's true self.
(760) 731-6250 View (760) 731-6250
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Cynthia A. Henrie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCETS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downey, CA 90241
Do you feel like the weight of past experiences, secrets, or questions about your identity are holding you back from living a fulfilling life? Are you struggling with sexual trauma, childhood abuse, or other forms of trauma that have left you feeling overwhelmed & powerless? I'm here to help. As a feminist therapist & board-certified expert in treating trauma & PTSD, I have extensive experience in helping people just like you regain control of their lives. Whether you're dealing w/ sexual, gender, cultural identity issues, or any form of abuse, I offer a safe and empowering space where you can work through your struggles & heal.
Do you feel like the weight of past experiences, secrets, or questions about your identity are holding you back from living a fulfilling life? Are you struggling with sexual trauma, childhood abuse, or other forms of trauma that have left you feeling overwhelmed & powerless? I'm here to help. As a feminist therapist & board-certified expert in treating trauma & PTSD, I have extensive experience in helping people just like you regain control of their lives. Whether you're dealing w/ sexual, gender, cultural identity issues, or any form of abuse, I offer a safe and empowering space where you can work through your struggles & heal.
(323) 918-3874 View (323) 918-3874
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Donald J. Cook
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CA 90650
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
(760) 203-4580 View (760) 203-4580
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Solace Treatment Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Not Verified Not Verified
Norwalk, CA 90650
Los Angeles’s Premier Mental Health & Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Center is committed to improving the lives of individuals who are struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Regardless of how these issues are impacting your life, we can help you move past them to a better you. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with mental health issues or drug and alcohol abuse, we are equipped to be able to help find a way out.
Los Angeles’s Premier Mental Health & Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Center is committed to improving the lives of individuals who are struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Regardless of how these issues are impacting your life, we can help you move past them to a better you. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with mental health issues or drug and alcohol abuse, we are equipped to be able to help find a way out.
(562) 568-9382 View (562) 568-9382
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Wendy Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90605  (Online Only)
Welcome, you are taking the first step in your healing process. You may be experiencing situations that may be overwhelming and may be creating daily life function. You may be noticing patterns that continue to perpetuate thoughts and emotions that can be difficult to understand and manage. In therapy, we can work together in identifying and understanding the “origen” of our patterns and work towards embracing growth, healing, and change. I believe therapy should be a safe space to process your emotions and thoughts without feeling judged and I aim to create a safe and trusting therapeutic space to facilitate growth and healing.
Welcome, you are taking the first step in your healing process. You may be experiencing situations that may be overwhelming and may be creating daily life function. You may be noticing patterns that continue to perpetuate thoughts and emotions that can be difficult to understand and manage. In therapy, we can work together in identifying and understanding the “origen” of our patterns and work towards embracing growth, healing, and change. I believe therapy should be a safe space to process your emotions and thoughts without feeling judged and I aim to create a safe and trusting therapeutic space to facilitate growth and healing.
(562) 561-2029 View (562) 561-2029
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Deanna Leyva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Downey, CA 90241  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Deanna Leyva, a licensed clinical social worker based in California. As a bilingual therapist, I am dedicated to empowering individuals by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming environment. My goal is to help you navigate and process your emotions while developing coping strategies that are both effective and culturally sensitive.
Hello! I'm Deanna Leyva, a licensed clinical social worker based in California. As a bilingual therapist, I am dedicated to empowering individuals by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming environment. My goal is to help you navigate and process your emotions while developing coping strategies that are both effective and culturally sensitive.
(626) 508-7633 View (626) 508-7633
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The Brown Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norwalk, CA 90650
We provide Psychotherapy for Individuals (including kids as young as 10), Couples, and Families at The Brown Therapy Group! Common themes within interpersonal relationships can include issues such as anger management, commitment, conflict resolution, and intimacy. Our goal, however, is to equip our clients with effective skills proven to help navigate these situations.
We provide Psychotherapy for Individuals (including kids as young as 10), Couples, and Families at The Brown Therapy Group! Common themes within interpersonal relationships can include issues such as anger management, commitment, conflict resolution, and intimacy. Our goal, however, is to equip our clients with effective skills proven to help navigate these situations.
(707) 737-6801 View (707) 737-6801
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Patricia Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Downey, CA 90239
Find the support you need to move past the challenges that hold you back. You don't have to feel "stuck", instead learn to set goals to pursue a happy-balanced life. I work with teens, adults, families and couples. I enjoy working with college students interested in learning how to manage stress and am conveniently located near Whittier College. Discover new ways to communicate with those around you and give yourself the opportunity to experience life differently.
Find the support you need to move past the challenges that hold you back. You don't have to feel "stuck", instead learn to set goals to pursue a happy-balanced life. I work with teens, adults, families and couples. I enjoy working with college students interested in learning how to manage stress and am conveniently located near Whittier College. Discover new ways to communicate with those around you and give yourself the opportunity to experience life differently.
(562) 352-1008 View (562) 352-1008
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Trevor Monroe
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
Downey, CA 90240  (Online Only)
I have been in private practice for the last 15 years. I work with individuals. Most of my clients are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all three. Typically they are making their way through a major upheaval in their lives, such as divorce, tragic loss, job stress, severe communication problems, and strained family relationships. They're often depressed, angry, confused, or anxious. My work with couples and families is for the most part communication therapy. I never stop being amazed when clients explain to me that for the first time they're feeling heard, really heard, by their partners, children, or parents.
I have been in private practice for the last 15 years. I work with individuals. Most of my clients are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all three. Typically they are making their way through a major upheaval in their lives, such as divorce, tragic loss, job stress, severe communication problems, and strained family relationships. They're often depressed, angry, confused, or anxious. My work with couples and families is for the most part communication therapy. I never stop being amazed when clients explain to me that for the first time they're feeling heard, really heard, by their partners, children, or parents.
(562) 276-2204 View (562) 276-2204
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Hea Jin (Susan) Ko
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downey, CA 90241
Hello, thank you for visiting my page. My name is Susan Hea Jin Ko, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I received my B.S. Psychology from Syracuse University and M.S. MFT from University of Southern California (USC). I specialize in working with Anxiety, Depression, and Life Stressors. I am a bilingual therapist (able to provide therapy in Korean and English). I attended and received many trainings in Anxiety and Depression Disorders and am comfortable treating those diagnoses in a professional way.
Hello, thank you for visiting my page. My name is Susan Hea Jin Ko, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I received my B.S. Psychology from Syracuse University and M.S. MFT from University of Southern California (USC). I specialize in working with Anxiety, Depression, and Life Stressors. I am a bilingual therapist (able to provide therapy in Korean and English). I attended and received many trainings in Anxiety and Depression Disorders and am comfortable treating those diagnoses in a professional way.
(760) 678-1929 View (760) 678-1929
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Gianna Merriam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CA 90650
Hello! My name is Gianna Merriam, LCSW. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based. My areas of practice include working with children and families, individuals (all ages), and groups. I enjoy promoting use of self-compassion practices, functional communication and empathy to impact individual needs and relationships. Clients I typically work with can range from age 5-60. I have extensive experience working with school-aged children that receive IEP services; I am educated and able to support parents in navigating the school system as well as community based resources.
Hello! My name is Gianna Merriam, LCSW. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based. My areas of practice include working with children and families, individuals (all ages), and groups. I enjoy promoting use of self-compassion practices, functional communication and empathy to impact individual needs and relationships. Clients I typically work with can range from age 5-60. I have extensive experience working with school-aged children that receive IEP services; I am educated and able to support parents in navigating the school system as well as community based resources.
(805) 793-1356 View (805) 793-1356

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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.