Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Seminole, FL

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Kathleen Rodriquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Seminole, FL 33777
I provide therapy for adults, adolescents and children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-worth, suicidal ideation, or have experienced a trauma.
Accepting new clients. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed with life's demands of school, work, friends, activities, marriage, and/or parenting? Are you currently often feeling anxious and depressed about the future? Have you had suicidal thoughts? Often these feelings will not just "go away." In this unstable chaotic world you CAN still have emotional stability. We can work together to help you find the coping skills and boundaries to live the life you were made for. Go to my website Hopeinhomecounseling.com. I also counsel individuals on their journey of grief. I'm a Christian and use Biblical principals.
I provide therapy for adults, adolescents and children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-worth, suicidal ideation, or have experienced a trauma.
Accepting new clients. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed with life's demands of school, work, friends, activities, marriage, and/or parenting? Are you currently often feeling anxious and depressed about the future? Have you had suicidal thoughts? Often these feelings will not just "go away." In this unstable chaotic world you CAN still have emotional stability. We can work together to help you find the coping skills and boundaries to live the life you were made for. Go to my website Hopeinhomecounseling.com. I also counsel individuals on their journey of grief. I'm a Christian and use Biblical principals.
(727) 475-2093 View (727) 475-2093
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Lunden Psychological Services, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Seminole, FL 33776
Lunden Psychological Services exists to serve you; treating the whole person from a solution-focused approach to emotional health and wellbeing. In serving you, and your relationship with others, LPS offers effective individual, marital, couple, family, and elderly counseling together with comprehensive psychological evaluation from a Christian worldview. Lunden Psychological Services provides you with a compassionate collaborative relationship and practical skills designed to promote life change and growth potentially transforming marital problems, family conflict, divorce, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, social anxiety, addictions, etc. into opportunities to experience new life with hope, purpose, meaning, and the freedom to thrive.
Lunden Psychological Services exists to serve you; treating the whole person from a solution-focused approach to emotional health and wellbeing. In serving you, and your relationship with others, LPS offers effective individual, marital, couple, family, and elderly counseling together with comprehensive psychological evaluation from a Christian worldview. Lunden Psychological Services provides you with a compassionate collaborative relationship and practical skills designed to promote life change and growth potentially transforming marital problems, family conflict, divorce, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, social anxiety, addictions, etc. into opportunities to experience new life with hope, purpose, meaning, and the freedom to thrive.
(727) 914-2276 View (727) 914-2276
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Adam Woodard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, EdS, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seminole, FL 33777
Everyone has the power to make changes in their lives with the right support. My goal as a therapist is to help guide you through a collaborative approach to your own solutions by discovering and promoting your personal values. I use a systemic approach to understand context to best support you individually, as a couple or as a family within your unique situation. Keeping a Solution-Focused mindset, I’ll help you to change your interactions with identified problems by breaking problematic patterns, establishing healthy relationships and boundaries, and learning new ways to cope with and confront life’s challenges.
Everyone has the power to make changes in their lives with the right support. My goal as a therapist is to help guide you through a collaborative approach to your own solutions by discovering and promoting your personal values. I use a systemic approach to understand context to best support you individually, as a couple or as a family within your unique situation. Keeping a Solution-Focused mindset, I’ll help you to change your interactions with identified problems by breaking problematic patterns, establishing healthy relationships and boundaries, and learning new ways to cope with and confront life’s challenges.
(727) 235-7081 View (727) 235-7081
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Innerworks Therapy Services
Counselor, Kris Hu, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Seminole, FL 33772
My clients are Women, children, families that are willing to put in the time and effort in investing in themselves and lasting, fulfilling change. I believe that clients want to feel heard, seen and know that they are capable of great and sustainable change and that they do not have to do this alone.
My clients are Women, children, families that are willing to put in the time and effort in investing in themselves and lasting, fulfilling change. I believe that clients want to feel heard, seen and know that they are capable of great and sustainable change and that they do not have to do this alone.
(727) 334-1626 View (727) 334-1626
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Jeryl (Jeri) Devale
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seminole, FL 33778
I have had 45 years experience working with with individuals, couples, marriages, families, and businesses where I combine a holistic psychotherapy (mind-body-spirit philosophy) with psychodynamic and therapeutic techniques. I help you learn effective communication skills for your life, marriages and businesses. People become more enlightened and confident as individuals allowing them to achieve more success, peace and happiness in their lives. I also help people with serious physical illnesses let go of them and remain disease free. use nutrition. meditation, psychotherapeutic techniques and spiritual exercises. help businesses
I have had 45 years experience working with with individuals, couples, marriages, families, and businesses where I combine a holistic psychotherapy (mind-body-spirit philosophy) with psychodynamic and therapeutic techniques. I help you learn effective communication skills for your life, marriages and businesses. People become more enlightened and confident as individuals allowing them to achieve more success, peace and happiness in their lives. I also help people with serious physical illnesses let go of them and remain disease free. use nutrition. meditation, psychotherapeutic techniques and spiritual exercises. help businesses
(727) 477-9614 View (727) 477-9614
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Cassandra Varner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Seminole, FL 33772
Seeking help while navigating life's challenge is not easy, but it is truly a sign of strength, and I am grateful that you are taking this step. I am dedicated to providing a safe space instilled with compassion, trust, and empathy for each of my clients. I believe that therapy is not a “one size fits all." My approach is tailored to fit the needs of the client and assist them in identifying patterns of thought and behavior that could be limiting or negative. This ultimately leads to gained insight, fulfillment, and deeper connection in their relationships.
Seeking help while navigating life's challenge is not easy, but it is truly a sign of strength, and I am grateful that you are taking this step. I am dedicated to providing a safe space instilled with compassion, trust, and empathy for each of my clients. I believe that therapy is not a “one size fits all." My approach is tailored to fit the needs of the client and assist them in identifying patterns of thought and behavior that could be limiting or negative. This ultimately leads to gained insight, fulfillment, and deeper connection in their relationships.
(727) 761-9228 View (727) 761-9228
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Creative Expressions Counseling Jennifer Primavera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seminole, FL 33772
People do not fit in perfect little boxes, nor should treatment be tailored to a "one size fits all " approach. Everyone is different and unique. I believe it is important to find creative and healthy ways to help children, teens, adults, couples and their families to solve problems and move forward in their lives.
People do not fit in perfect little boxes, nor should treatment be tailored to a "one size fits all " approach. Everyone is different and unique. I believe it is important to find creative and healthy ways to help children, teens, adults, couples and their families to solve problems and move forward in their lives.
(727) 261-1925 View (727) 261-1925
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Matthew Anthony Fahy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seminole, FL 33772
Now accepting new clients (children, teens and adults). Everyone is different and the treatments are too. I specialize in finding what works best and keeping it interesting, so you want to keep making changes. I love using insightful and creative therapy approaches supported by research. Data always matters. You will have access to various treatment options such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and more. In short, I prefer to use treatments that are shown to be beneficial in scientific reviews. Join me during one of my therapeutic role play games groups.
Now accepting new clients (children, teens and adults). Everyone is different and the treatments are too. I specialize in finding what works best and keeping it interesting, so you want to keep making changes. I love using insightful and creative therapy approaches supported by research. Data always matters. You will have access to various treatment options such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and more. In short, I prefer to use treatments that are shown to be beneficial in scientific reviews. Join me during one of my therapeutic role play games groups.
(727) 202-5539 View (727) 202-5539

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Olivia M. Chaffin - Accepting New Clients!
MA, CIHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
I specialize in short-term crises and have years of experience in numerous other areas - including positive psychology and suicide prevention.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or don't know where to turn, hypnotherapy or coaching could be a great option for you. You've already taken one of the biggest steps by searching for someone to help! I can assist you to navigate past your stressors by identifying underlying causes, suggesting coping skills, and offering empathetic support. My mission is to empower individuals to live purposeful and fulfilling lives while nurturing healthy and meaningful connections. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster genuine intimacy.
I specialize in short-term crises and have years of experience in numerous other areas - including positive psychology and suicide prevention.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or don't know where to turn, hypnotherapy or coaching could be a great option for you. You've already taken one of the biggest steps by searching for someone to help! I can assist you to navigate past your stressors by identifying underlying causes, suggesting coping skills, and offering empathetic support. My mission is to empower individuals to live purposeful and fulfilling lives while nurturing healthy and meaningful connections. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster genuine intimacy.
(727) 761-3524 View (727) 761-3524
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Empower You Therapy Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CCTP, PPSC
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
I work with clients from a variety of different problems, challenges and life circumstances. The majority of my professional experience has been in working with pre-teens/teens who struggle with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/image, social emotional and other related behavioral concerns. As well as kids who have an individualized education plan and need extra social emotional skill support. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in working within the veteran/military community and the unique needs of this special population that I have navigated myself as a veteran.
I work with clients from a variety of different problems, challenges and life circumstances. The majority of my professional experience has been in working with pre-teens/teens who struggle with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/image, social emotional and other related behavioral concerns. As well as kids who have an individualized education plan and need extra social emotional skill support. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in working within the veteran/military community and the unique needs of this special population that I have navigated myself as a veteran.
(909) 323-0885 View (909) 323-0885
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Dr. Jennifer McGinness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clearwater, FL 33759
As a former college counseling therapist, I connect well with kids, teens, and emerging adults adjusting to newfound independence and responsibilities. I work collaboratively with clients to adapt to these changes and find healthy ways to cope with concerns such as loneliness, low motivation, sadness, frustration, irritability, anxiousness, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. More specifically, I work alongside clients who struggle to ask for help, worry they’re not “good enough,” or feel afraid that others will not like them. I hope to work with clients as they let go of worry, sadness, and self-criticism and experience the present.
As a former college counseling therapist, I connect well with kids, teens, and emerging adults adjusting to newfound independence and responsibilities. I work collaboratively with clients to adapt to these changes and find healthy ways to cope with concerns such as loneliness, low motivation, sadness, frustration, irritability, anxiousness, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. More specifically, I work alongside clients who struggle to ask for help, worry they’re not “good enough,” or feel afraid that others will not like them. I hope to work with clients as they let go of worry, sadness, and self-criticism and experience the present.
(727) 626-5129 View (727) 626-5129
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Leah Amaral: Trauma Therapist + Art Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Clearwater, FL 33760  (Online Only)
My specialty is treating complex trauma and other psychological conditions, including depression, anxiety, struggles of codependency, and suicidal ideation.
Hi, my name is Lee and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. I provide therapy and therapeutic art services to people who want to heal from traumatic experiences. People that want to soften their inner critic and make internal shifts to move towards values, purpose, and compassion. People who want to shift into creative living. People who want to reconnect to their most authentic, and liberated self. People who want to learn how to accept and understand their emotions without judgment. People who no longer want to feel stuck and hopeless. Do any of these resonate?
My specialty is treating complex trauma and other psychological conditions, including depression, anxiety, struggles of codependency, and suicidal ideation.
Hi, my name is Lee and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. I provide therapy and therapeutic art services to people who want to heal from traumatic experiences. People that want to soften their inner critic and make internal shifts to move towards values, purpose, and compassion. People who want to shift into creative living. People who want to reconnect to their most authentic, and liberated self. People who want to learn how to accept and understand their emotions without judgment. People who no longer want to feel stuck and hopeless. Do any of these resonate?
(727) 594-7926 View (727) 594-7926
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Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing challenges that are impacting school/work, relationships, communication, or other aspects of life. If you are feeling hopeless, stressed out, are an over-thinker, or not enjoying activities you once did, I strive to offer a supportive environment to work through those hard feelings while also instilling hope and learning skills to make healthy change. I frequently work with clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, insomnia, chronic pain, chronic illness, and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and autism.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing challenges that are impacting school/work, relationships, communication, or other aspects of life. If you are feeling hopeless, stressed out, are an over-thinker, or not enjoying activities you once did, I strive to offer a supportive environment to work through those hard feelings while also instilling hope and learning skills to make healthy change. I frequently work with clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, insomnia, chronic pain, chronic illness, and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and autism.
(727) 761-8661 View (727) 761-8661
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Psychology Services/Terapia psicológica en Español
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PPS, EdD
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702  (Online Only)
I have advanced professional experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, high medical needs, suicidal ideations, adoption, drug and alcohol, abuse, parenting (court approved), DV, just to name a few.
Is your view of life leaving you with a sense of being overwhelmed? Dissatisfaction? Uncertainty for the future? A sense of gloom and doom? Do you feel lost in a sense of loneliness? Abandonment? Underappreciated? Unrecognized? Or in transition in a world that is unfamiliar to you? Are you ready for positive changes in your sense of life satisfaction? A commitment to confront your mental health to promote well-being? A need to seek guidance in how to deal with your every day life stressors and address the toxic emotions and sense of self that prevent you from being happy or accomplished? Servicios en Español.
I have advanced professional experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, high medical needs, suicidal ideations, adoption, drug and alcohol, abuse, parenting (court approved), DV, just to name a few.
Is your view of life leaving you with a sense of being overwhelmed? Dissatisfaction? Uncertainty for the future? A sense of gloom and doom? Do you feel lost in a sense of loneliness? Abandonment? Underappreciated? Unrecognized? Or in transition in a world that is unfamiliar to you? Are you ready for positive changes in your sense of life satisfaction? A commitment to confront your mental health to promote well-being? A need to seek guidance in how to deal with your every day life stressors and address the toxic emotions and sense of self that prevent you from being happy or accomplished? Servicios en Español.
(727) 625-1392 View (727) 625-1392
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Richard Krebs
Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702  (Online Only)
I've helped many individuals struggling with issues such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, suicidal ideation, couples and family counseling, panic disorder, grief, trauma, and phase of life transitions.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have learned that life is a beautiful, but sometimes difficult journey with many hills and valleys to navigate. We all have the ability to be amazing, but sometimes find ourselves in a position to have to relearn how to tap into our own inner strength and resiliency.
I've helped many individuals struggling with issues such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, suicidal ideation, couples and family counseling, panic disorder, grief, trauma, and phase of life transitions.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have learned that life is a beautiful, but sometimes difficult journey with many hills and valleys to navigate. We all have the ability to be amazing, but sometimes find ourselves in a position to have to relearn how to tap into our own inner strength and resiliency.
(205) 964-9312 View (205) 964-9312
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Christina Glaze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Christina is interested in working with teens, adults, and couples who are experiencing difficulties due to stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, or addictions. Christina’s most positive therapeutic results have stemmed from a collaboration of Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to allow individuals to challenge negative thoughts and to implement problem-solving strategies. Christina has worked as a Social Worker specializing in severe mental illnesses including Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder in local psychiatric hospitals. She is passionate about erasing the stigma of mental illness in society.
Christina is interested in working with teens, adults, and couples who are experiencing difficulties due to stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, or addictions. Christina’s most positive therapeutic results have stemmed from a collaboration of Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to allow individuals to challenge negative thoughts and to implement problem-solving strategies. Christina has worked as a Social Worker specializing in severe mental illnesses including Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder in local psychiatric hospitals. She is passionate about erasing the stigma of mental illness in society.
(737) 252-7084 View (737) 252-7084
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Dr. Paula Rainer, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Saint Pete Beach, FL 33707
Are you looking for a strength-based approach to life? Are you generally an internally peaceful and pleasant person but your unwanted mood or thoughts are more powerful? Do stress, anxiety, and depression make you someone that you do not recognize? Are you mad, sad, or quiet without a true reason that you can express? Are you isolating yourself from activities that you used to enjoy or would consider pleasurable? Are you tired of people looking at who you are from the outside and think that you have everything that you need, but they are missing your internal pain?
Are you looking for a strength-based approach to life? Are you generally an internally peaceful and pleasant person but your unwanted mood or thoughts are more powerful? Do stress, anxiety, and depression make you someone that you do not recognize? Are you mad, sad, or quiet without a true reason that you can express? Are you isolating yourself from activities that you used to enjoy or would consider pleasurable? Are you tired of people looking at who you are from the outside and think that you have everything that you need, but they are missing your internal pain?
(703) 782-8059 View (703) 782-8059
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Dr. Sara Spowart
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, DMFT(c), LMFT, CCHT, RYT
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
I'm the founder of Compassion-Based Happiness, LLC, the creator of Happiness-Based Mindfulness, the author of "You Are Love," & the show host for the "Happiness Learned" podcast. I work to help you experience more peace, happiness & compassion. I've done over 10,000 sessions & I apply compassion, empathy, strength-building, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, REBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR, Narrative & SSP techniques. I create personalized happiness & self-compassion plans to figure out how to get you where you want to be in how you experience the world:)
I'm the founder of Compassion-Based Happiness, LLC, the creator of Happiness-Based Mindfulness, the author of "You Are Love," & the show host for the "Happiness Learned" podcast. I work to help you experience more peace, happiness & compassion. I've done over 10,000 sessions & I apply compassion, empathy, strength-building, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, REBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR, Narrative & SSP techniques. I create personalized happiness & self-compassion plans to figure out how to get you where you want to be in how you experience the world:)
(813) 981-1032 View (813) 981-1032
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Kimberly Ann Harden
Art Therapist, MAAT, ATR, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Largo, FL 33771
Kim specializes in working with clients struggling with anxiety and trauma who are looking for help to heal. Kim sees clients ages 8 to 99. Many of Kim’s clients seek therapy to help them overcome anxiety and trauma, process through their personal journeys, increase self-worth, and meet their goals of a strong and positive future. She also partners with parents to develop strong skills to support their children/teens in their own therapy. By creating a safe and affirming atmosphere in each session, Kim provides clients with a space to be vulnerable and learn more about themselves.
Kim specializes in working with clients struggling with anxiety and trauma who are looking for help to heal. Kim sees clients ages 8 to 99. Many of Kim’s clients seek therapy to help them overcome anxiety and trauma, process through their personal journeys, increase self-worth, and meet their goals of a strong and positive future. She also partners with parents to develop strong skills to support their children/teens in their own therapy. By creating a safe and affirming atmosphere in each session, Kim provides clients with a space to be vulnerable and learn more about themselves.
(727) 761-3449 View (727) 761-3449
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Melissa Carmona
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702  (Online Only)
Asking for help and seeking treatment can be difficult for many! You're longing to feel more understood, less isolated, and more at home in your body and self. Maybe society has forced you to internalize messages such as "Get over it," “Don’t be so sensitive,” and "you shouldn't feel this way." There is enough space for ALL of your feelings and experiences here; all parts of you are welcome. You are worthy of care and compassion. My goal is never to convince you or change you- after all, you hold the most wisdom and knowledge about your body and what has happened in your life.
Asking for help and seeking treatment can be difficult for many! You're longing to feel more understood, less isolated, and more at home in your body and self. Maybe society has forced you to internalize messages such as "Get over it," “Don’t be so sensitive,” and "you shouldn't feel this way." There is enough space for ALL of your feelings and experiences here; all parts of you are welcome. You are worthy of care and compassion. My goal is never to convince you or change you- after all, you hold the most wisdom and knowledge about your body and what has happened in your life.
(828) 575-5532 View (828) 575-5532
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.