Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Tarpon Springs, FL
I work with my clients to provide a variety of coping skills in order to manage day to day stressors. Many of my clients have struggled with depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideations. Being formally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has allowed me to help clients with severe emotional dysregulation is essential to find the methodology that will be most effective for the client.
I work with my clients to provide a variety of coping skills in order to manage day to day stressors. Many of my clients have struggled with depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideations. Being formally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has allowed me to help clients with severe emotional dysregulation is essential to find the methodology that will be most effective for the client.
I believe that contact with a psychologist can be impactful in as little as one visit, and a variety of different strategies can be utilized once someone has begun developing insight. Often people are ready to make changes but can't get an appointment soon enough, or they aren't sure if they want to go to therapy but the process is intimidating and overwhelming. I created this teletherapy process to bridge that gap, to assist patients with discovering their needs while also giving the option to treat them with therapy virtually.
I believe that contact with a psychologist can be impactful in as little as one visit, and a variety of different strategies can be utilized once someone has begun developing insight. Often people are ready to make changes but can't get an appointment soon enough, or they aren't sure if they want to go to therapy but the process is intimidating and overwhelming. I created this teletherapy process to bridge that gap, to assist patients with discovering their needs while also giving the option to treat them with therapy virtually.
Everyone goes through difficulties in life that cause intense emotional pain. Perhaps you're feeling utterly torn apart through the hardships that life brings and want a safe space of healing. One of the most difficult tragedies is losing someone you love.
Everyone goes through difficulties in life that cause intense emotional pain. Perhaps you're feeling utterly torn apart through the hardships that life brings and want a safe space of healing. One of the most difficult tragedies is losing someone you love.
Elizabeth Wolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
If you or your family members are struggling with overwhelming emotions, uncontrollable behaviors, or confusion about how to make life better, therapy can be a tool to help accomplish what seems impossible. Whether you need help for yourself or your child, I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential care to empower, heal, and move forward effectively. Many of the families I serve have children experiencing Baker Acts, severe emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and intense trauma histories.
If you or your family members are struggling with overwhelming emotions, uncontrollable behaviors, or confusion about how to make life better, therapy can be a tool to help accomplish what seems impossible. Whether you need help for yourself or your child, I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential care to empower, heal, and move forward effectively. Many of the families I serve have children experiencing Baker Acts, severe emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and intense trauma histories.
Sarah D Stefanick
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, RMHCI, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
We all experience change every day. Many of these changes are small and minute, but others make us pause. Are we ready for this change? How might our decisions affect our lives? What happens if things end up differently than we expected? These are normal questions to ask ourselves, and it is typical for change to prompt a variety of thoughts and emotions. Change becomes difficult when we tell ourselves “I can’t do this”, “I shouldn’t do this” or “I must do this”. My aim in counseling is helping you navigate your ever-changing environment to decrease the effects of life stressors and improve your quality of life.
We all experience change every day. Many of these changes are small and minute, but others make us pause. Are we ready for this change? How might our decisions affect our lives? What happens if things end up differently than we expected? These are normal questions to ask ourselves, and it is typical for change to prompt a variety of thoughts and emotions. Change becomes difficult when we tell ourselves “I can’t do this”, “I shouldn’t do this” or “I must do this”. My aim in counseling is helping you navigate your ever-changing environment to decrease the effects of life stressors and improve your quality of life.
Do you feel like nobody understands you? Are you facing difficult challenges in your life? Could you use some encouragement and support? I understand seeking help can feel uncomfortable or scary. The fact that you are reading this tells me already that you are brave. Whatever you are going through, I care and I want to help. Seeking counseling is the first step to a healthier and happier life. We all struggle at times and there is no shame in trying to alleviate the pressures you are feeling by talking to someone. Counseling can provide a safe and healing space for all types of pain and hardship we may endure.
Do you feel like nobody understands you? Are you facing difficult challenges in your life? Could you use some encouragement and support? I understand seeking help can feel uncomfortable or scary. The fact that you are reading this tells me already that you are brave. Whatever you are going through, I care and I want to help. Seeking counseling is the first step to a healthier and happier life. We all struggle at times and there is no shame in trying to alleviate the pressures you are feeling by talking to someone. Counseling can provide a safe and healing space for all types of pain and hardship we may endure.
Do you desire to enjoy life but feel run down to the ground? Have you struggled with anxiety, depression, addictions, life adjustments, or making that initial step to reach out for counseling? It is normal to be overwhelmed with stressful thoughts and not know how to manage everything life brings our way. As a counselor, I have hope in your potential and your future. I see you, I hear you, and I care! I want to help you in our therapeutic journey to further understand your genuine self. We can work together to identify tools that will help you cope in stressful moments as well as everyday coping skills to grow into your best self.
Do you desire to enjoy life but feel run down to the ground? Have you struggled with anxiety, depression, addictions, life adjustments, or making that initial step to reach out for counseling? It is normal to be overwhelmed with stressful thoughts and not know how to manage everything life brings our way. As a counselor, I have hope in your potential and your future. I see you, I hear you, and I care! I want to help you in our therapeutic journey to further understand your genuine self. We can work together to identify tools that will help you cope in stressful moments as well as everyday coping skills to grow into your best self.
Have you ever felt like no one understands what you are going through? That you are alone on this road called life and not really sure where it is taking you? You may feel “weak” if you seek therapy, but let me tell you that is the complete opposite of what you are. By you finding help you are proving to yourself that you are stronger than what you think. As you take this big step in your journey it can bring a lot of nerves and excitement at the same time. It is not easy to find a stranger to talk about your feelings with. I want to be the person who will fill your cup up when you need it the most.
Have you ever felt like no one understands what you are going through? That you are alone on this road called life and not really sure where it is taking you? You may feel “weak” if you seek therapy, but let me tell you that is the complete opposite of what you are. By you finding help you are proving to yourself that you are stronger than what you think. As you take this big step in your journey it can bring a lot of nerves and excitement at the same time. It is not easy to find a stranger to talk about your feelings with. I want to be the person who will fill your cup up when you need it the most.
Rainbow Family Wellness
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Rainbow Family Wellness offers non-traditional therapy for non-traditional families! My ideal clients are families: couples who want to improve their relationship, parents and kids who need help with their communication, and anyone who is going through a hard time and wants to make it better. Children's needs are unique and I have the tools to help them thrive. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions can pose a huge challenge, but you do not have to go it alone. I'm ready to help with an LGBTQIA+ affirming mindset.
Rainbow Family Wellness offers non-traditional therapy for non-traditional families! My ideal clients are families: couples who want to improve their relationship, parents and kids who need help with their communication, and anyone who is going through a hard time and wants to make it better. Children's needs are unique and I have the tools to help them thrive. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions can pose a huge challenge, but you do not have to go it alone. I'm ready to help with an LGBTQIA+ affirming mindset.
Alejandra Otero Mori
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
I am here for you and with you. You are many things to many people in your life. You are a partner, parent, grandparent, friend, professional, neighbor, but who are you to yourself? How are you taking care of you? Are you taking time for yourself, without guilt, to work towards your personal, emotional, physical, psychological, and professional goals? As we navigate our experiences and choices in life, we often carry complex feelings and unresolved baggage. These feelings become unbearable at times. Fear, doubt, insecurities, and worry can take a hold of us, resulting in us neglecting ourselves and repeating the same patterns
I am here for you and with you. You are many things to many people in your life. You are a partner, parent, grandparent, friend, professional, neighbor, but who are you to yourself? How are you taking care of you? Are you taking time for yourself, without guilt, to work towards your personal, emotional, physical, psychological, and professional goals? As we navigate our experiences and choices in life, we often carry complex feelings and unresolved baggage. These feelings become unbearable at times. Fear, doubt, insecurities, and worry can take a hold of us, resulting in us neglecting ourselves and repeating the same patterns
Tiffany L Castleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (Online Only)
Hello! I specialize in supporting individuals from preschool-aged children to young adults, as well as military members and their families, through a range of developmental and emotional challenges. My work focuses on early identification, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders, disabilities, and life changes to help each person reach their full potential. In addition to my experience as a Director of a Patriot Support level 3 unit, where I have worked closely with active duty military personnel across all branches, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help new clients develop positive thinking patterns.
Hello! I specialize in supporting individuals from preschool-aged children to young adults, as well as military members and their families, through a range of developmental and emotional challenges. My work focuses on early identification, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders, disabilities, and life changes to help each person reach their full potential. In addition to my experience as a Director of a Patriot Support level 3 unit, where I have worked closely with active duty military personnel across all branches, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help new clients develop positive thinking patterns.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (Online Only)
I love my profession! I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years and work with adults and adolescents, inspiring hope while developing critical coping tools. I provide individual therapy and take a strength based approach as I believe everyone can grow and change. I specialize in treatment for depression, anxiety, major life changes, self-esteem building, trauma and grief. I am very knowledgeable about mental health diagnosis' however I concentrate less on the actual diagnosis because a mental illness does not define who you are. I am here to help guide you to a happy and healthy place in your life
I love my profession! I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years and work with adults and adolescents, inspiring hope while developing critical coping tools. I provide individual therapy and take a strength based approach as I believe everyone can grow and change. I specialize in treatment for depression, anxiety, major life changes, self-esteem building, trauma and grief. I am very knowledgeable about mental health diagnosis' however I concentrate less on the actual diagnosis because a mental illness does not define who you are. I am here to help guide you to a happy and healthy place in your life
Pinellas Anxiety Specialists
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Accepting New Patients - No matter how hard you try, it never seems like it's good enough. You're always exhausted and feel unappreciated by family, friends, co-workers. Your mind replays all the mistakes you've made instead of letting you sleep. Everything just seems so much harder than you expected. Do you ever wish things could be just a little bit easier? It's hard to reach out to a therapist. How can someone understand what you're going through? Your struggles are understandable reactions to life events! We won't judge your choices. We respect the ways you have survived... because you are surviving!
Accepting New Patients - No matter how hard you try, it never seems like it's good enough. You're always exhausted and feel unappreciated by family, friends, co-workers. Your mind replays all the mistakes you've made instead of letting you sleep. Everything just seems so much harder than you expected. Do you ever wish things could be just a little bit easier? It's hard to reach out to a therapist. How can someone understand what you're going through? Your struggles are understandable reactions to life events! We won't judge your choices. We respect the ways you have survived... because you are surviving!
Tricia Shelden, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
I will provide you with the necessary coping skills in order to explore new possibilities and ways of experiencing life with a sense of increased confidence. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and eclectic. Among other techniques, I am efficient in utilizing CBT for re-framing and the formation of immediate coping skills to provide quick relief. Therapy is a journey of discovery, healing and personal growth that enables you to cope with difficult relationships, past trauma, depression, anxiety, health issues and life stressors. My skills will be utilized to address your immediate concerns and enable you to forge forward.
I will provide you with the necessary coping skills in order to explore new possibilities and ways of experiencing life with a sense of increased confidence. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and eclectic. Among other techniques, I am efficient in utilizing CBT for re-framing and the formation of immediate coping skills to provide quick relief. Therapy is a journey of discovery, healing and personal growth that enables you to cope with difficult relationships, past trauma, depression, anxiety, health issues and life stressors. My skills will be utilized to address your immediate concerns and enable you to forge forward.
Caroline H Fenderson
Counselor, MA, PA, BCPC
Verified Verified
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 (Online Only)
Does you life feel like it isn't working for you? Do you want to change negative ideas and dsyfunctional behaviors; let go of negative painful feelings and patterns of behavior that keep repeating?
For 28 years I have been in practive to help clients develop positive beliefs, feelings, and behaviors that serve to help them feel they are true to themselves, positively connected to others, can manage what challenges them, and live with a sense of respectful self-acceptance knowing they can trust themselves and life.
I would treasure helping you feel and live this way.
Does you life feel like it isn't working for you? Do you want to change negative ideas and dsyfunctional behaviors; let go of negative painful feelings and patterns of behavior that keep repeating?
For 28 years I have been in practive to help clients develop positive beliefs, feelings, and behaviors that serve to help them feel they are true to themselves, positively connected to others, can manage what challenges them, and live with a sense of respectful self-acceptance knowing they can trust themselves and life.
I would treasure helping you feel and live this way.
Amy E Dickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MAEd, Supervi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
I invested more than twenty years serving an educator and as a principal of therapeutic schools. These experiences provide me with the unique ability to work with parents, children/adolescents, couples, and families. I am proficient in conflict resolution techniques and in transforming their perception of self to cope with anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and trauma. My experience prepares me to work with children/adolescents who feel challenged in their school environment and tumultuous developmental stage. My empathetic, non-judgmental approach creates a safe and trusting therapeutic environment for transformation of personal and familial desires.
I invested more than twenty years serving an educator and as a principal of therapeutic schools. These experiences provide me with the unique ability to work with parents, children/adolescents, couples, and families. I am proficient in conflict resolution techniques and in transforming their perception of self to cope with anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and trauma. My experience prepares me to work with children/adolescents who feel challenged in their school environment and tumultuous developmental stage. My empathetic, non-judgmental approach creates a safe and trusting therapeutic environment for transformation of personal and familial desires.
Ashlie Cleaver
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
As a therapist my main goal is to help my clients feel confident in their abilities to manage their mental health stressors. I am able to assist with career planning, stress/anxiety and depression management. I typically work with children, adolescents, and adults. Marriage and family counseling are also services I provide for those who may be experiencing hardships or just need a safe space to talk. I take the time to get to know and understand my clients and their individual needs to help them be the best they can be.
As a therapist my main goal is to help my clients feel confident in their abilities to manage their mental health stressors. I am able to assist with career planning, stress/anxiety and depression management. I typically work with children, adolescents, and adults. Marriage and family counseling are also services I provide for those who may be experiencing hardships or just need a safe space to talk. I take the time to get to know and understand my clients and their individual needs to help them be the best they can be.
Kada enjoys working with children, teenagers and adults. Kada graduated with her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Florida. She genuinely cares for her clients and puts a lot of time and effort into making sure they are getting the help that they need. She takes a trauma-informed approach and uses attachment-based theory in her practice. She also utilizes CBT, Person-Centered and Mindfulness Based Interventions. When working with children, she loves using Play Therapy Techniques as play is a child’s primary form of communication and processing.
Kada enjoys working with children, teenagers and adults. Kada graduated with her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Florida. She genuinely cares for her clients and puts a lot of time and effort into making sure they are getting the help that they need. She takes a trauma-informed approach and uses attachment-based theory in her practice. She also utilizes CBT, Person-Centered and Mindfulness Based Interventions. When working with children, she loves using Play Therapy Techniques as play is a child’s primary form of communication and processing.
Aria Davison
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed and at a loss with your child or young adult? Sometimes being a parent feels like an impossible task. I specialize in treating children, adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about helping children and teens heal, grow and change. I am also passionate about helping young adults navigate and transition from teen to an adult. As a parent, you may need support and guidance in your relationship with your child. I am committed to helping parents grow in their abilities to be strong and influential guides in their children’s lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and at a loss with your child or young adult? Sometimes being a parent feels like an impossible task. I specialize in treating children, adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about helping children and teens heal, grow and change. I am also passionate about helping young adults navigate and transition from teen to an adult. As a parent, you may need support and guidance in your relationship with your child. I am committed to helping parents grow in their abilities to be strong and influential guides in their children’s lives.
Are you struggling with depression/anxiety, loneliness, divorce, abuse, miscarriage/infertility, grief, rejection, fear, self-destruction, isolation, lack of focus, lack of direction, etc? Many of our troubling thoughts and feelings come from beliefs we developed early on from difficult and painful experiences that went unprocessed. I can help you identify what is holding you back, where these beliefs came from, and how to heal so you can grow, engage and thrive! Want to feel better, but don’t know how to get there? I use assessment tools to help determine where you are struggling, & track progress along the way.
Are you struggling with depression/anxiety, loneliness, divorce, abuse, miscarriage/infertility, grief, rejection, fear, self-destruction, isolation, lack of focus, lack of direction, etc? Many of our troubling thoughts and feelings come from beliefs we developed early on from difficult and painful experiences that went unprocessed. I can help you identify what is holding you back, where these beliefs came from, and how to heal so you can grow, engage and thrive! Want to feel better, but don’t know how to get there? I use assessment tools to help determine where you are struggling, & track progress along the way.
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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.