Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Clarkston, GA
I am a licensed professional counselor with extensive work with clients and is comprised of managing anxiety disorders, depression disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and numerous other personality and mood disorders. My therapeutic techniques include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, and reality therapy. I believe in the significance of helping others feel inner peace and find purpose in life.
I am a licensed professional counselor with extensive work with clients and is comprised of managing anxiety disorders, depression disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and numerous other personality and mood disorders. My therapeutic techniques include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, and reality therapy. I believe in the significance of helping others feel inner peace and find purpose in life.
Leslie Ann Binch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarkston, GA 30021
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
Grounded Wellbeing - LGBTQ+ Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, GA 30021
We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners. Collectively, we are passionate about providing trauma informed care to all people and specialize in working with queer and gender-diverse folks. Whether you are seeking to explore your gender identity, heal from past traumas, improve your overall mental health and wellbeing, or simply seeking support and guidance, our wellness practice can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. You can expect each therapist to be warm, welcoming, laid-back, and compassionate.
We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners. Collectively, we are passionate about providing trauma informed care to all people and specialize in working with queer and gender-diverse folks. Whether you are seeking to explore your gender identity, heal from past traumas, improve your overall mental health and wellbeing, or simply seeking support and guidance, our wellness practice can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. You can expect each therapist to be warm, welcoming, laid-back, and compassionate.
Carly Sackellares
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, GA 30021
Often, life's challenges get in the way of us reaching our fullest potential. If you are struggling to manage the highs and lows, you are not alone. I believe in the importance and healing powers of human relationships. My passion is helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen and preserve the bonds with the people who hold the most meaning in their lives. Through the process, my clients are given the space and support to reveal more authentic, embodied versions of themselves.
Often, life's challenges get in the way of us reaching our fullest potential. If you are struggling to manage the highs and lows, you are not alone. I believe in the importance and healing powers of human relationships. My passion is helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen and preserve the bonds with the people who hold the most meaning in their lives. Through the process, my clients are given the space and support to reveal more authentic, embodied versions of themselves.
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Hi, my name is Emeka. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with eighteen years of clinical experience. I am particularly interested in supporting Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors who have Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Trauma and PTSD, and Suicidal Ideation. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Existential, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies during sessions with my clients. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals, we are a team and work together throughout this process!
Hi, my name is Emeka. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with eighteen years of clinical experience. I am particularly interested in supporting Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors who have Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Trauma and PTSD, and Suicidal Ideation. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Existential, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies during sessions with my clients. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals, we are a team and work together throughout this process!
Hi there! I have experience providing counseling for adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, suicide ideation, increasing self-image, trauma, relationship issues and grief. I have a passion for supporting individuals by helping to identify their personal strengths and positive qualities. I encourage clients to express their feelings, express their needs and be their true selves!
Hi there! I have experience providing counseling for adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, suicide ideation, increasing self-image, trauma, relationship issues and grief. I have a passion for supporting individuals by helping to identify their personal strengths and positive qualities. I encourage clients to express their feelings, express their needs and be their true selves!
Marcus Lusk
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (Online Only)
I am a professional licensed counselor with over 8 years' experience in the state of Georgia as a mental health therapist. I have worked in many areas of mental health with individuals who experience/experienced anxiety/panic attacks, OCD, depression, trauma, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, physical/sexual abuse, parenting issues, relationship problems, various addictions (drugs, alcohol, pornography, etc.), self-harming behaviors, suicide attempts/ideations, oppositional defiance disorder, etc. My counseling style is compassionate/empathetic, but I am direct and challenging.
I am a professional licensed counselor with over 8 years' experience in the state of Georgia as a mental health therapist. I have worked in many areas of mental health with individuals who experience/experienced anxiety/panic attacks, OCD, depression, trauma, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, physical/sexual abuse, parenting issues, relationship problems, various addictions (drugs, alcohol, pornography, etc.), self-harming behaviors, suicide attempts/ideations, oppositional defiance disorder, etc. My counseling style is compassionate/empathetic, but I am direct and challenging.
My counseling experience covers a variety of issues, including sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, communication, suicide/self-harm, spirituality, parenting, self-esteem, anger, and grief.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
My counseling experience covers a variety of issues, including sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, communication, suicide/self-harm, spirituality, parenting, self-esteem, anger, and grief.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
Live.Better.Now!, LLC Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Anger, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide all derive from internal/external culprits.
Hello & Welcome! I'm Linton Hester and thank you for your courage to seek help. As a licensed counselor with nearly a decade of experience, I have lent my passion to multiple settings; in-patient care, community-based treatment, military, now private practice. My bandwidth includes working with adults, children & teens, families and couples. The maladies range from anxiety, depression, psychosis, marriage, family challenges to the most personal of issues. My focus and goal is YOUR goal. With that in mind, I am here to help you to LIVE BETTER NOW by partnering with you to meet your needs in this most important moment in your life!
Anger, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide all derive from internal/external culprits.
Hello & Welcome! I'm Linton Hester and thank you for your courage to seek help. As a licensed counselor with nearly a decade of experience, I have lent my passion to multiple settings; in-patient care, community-based treatment, military, now private practice. My bandwidth includes working with adults, children & teens, families and couples. The maladies range from anxiety, depression, psychosis, marriage, family challenges to the most personal of issues. My focus and goal is YOUR goal. With that in mind, I am here to help you to LIVE BETTER NOW by partnering with you to meet your needs in this most important moment in your life!
Miranda Barzey
Counselor, LAPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
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I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
Hi! I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the field. I enjoy working with children (ages 10 and up), teens, and young adults (18-35) who feel that they are stuck in place. My goal is to partner with my clients to identify a path forward that includes reducing suffering and moving from merely surviving each day to thriving. I specialize in working with mood disturbances (including mood swings, depression, and passive thoughts of suicide), anxiety, perfectionism, and body image disturbances. I am LGTBQ+ affirming and believe all individuals have the right to live and express themselves authentically.
Hi! I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the field. I enjoy working with children (ages 10 and up), teens, and young adults (18-35) who feel that they are stuck in place. My goal is to partner with my clients to identify a path forward that includes reducing suffering and moving from merely surviving each day to thriving. I specialize in working with mood disturbances (including mood swings, depression, and passive thoughts of suicide), anxiety, perfectionism, and body image disturbances. I am LGTBQ+ affirming and believe all individuals have the right to live and express themselves authentically.
Amy C Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I also support and guide parents with kids struggling with school refusal, explosive behavior, self-injury, suicidal ideation, and more.
Life is demanding. Add the mental and emotional load of parenting, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, or recurrent or chronic pain, and you might be left feeling over-burdened, out of control, and unwell. Come restore your strengths, increase your sense of well-being, and reinstate your personal agency over your behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and physiological reactions to yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
I also support and guide parents with kids struggling with school refusal, explosive behavior, self-injury, suicidal ideation, and more.
Life is demanding. Add the mental and emotional load of parenting, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, or recurrent or chronic pain, and you might be left feeling over-burdened, out of control, and unwell. Come restore your strengths, increase your sense of well-being, and reinstate your personal agency over your behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and physiological reactions to yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
Are you seeking to improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, or yourself? Do you yearn for a life where you have control over your own emotions and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Whether you're seeking help for yourself, as a couple, or for your family, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life today.
Are you seeking to improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, or yourself? Do you yearn for a life where you have control over your own emotions and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Whether you're seeking help for yourself, as a couple, or for your family, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life today.
Are you or your child dealing with issues such as emotional distress, identity conflict, and excessive worrying? If so, these issues can be difficult to navigate alone, but I am here to help. Healing and growth require support. Together, we will work through your challenges, openly discuss your needs and goals, and develop strategies and supports to move towards a healthier life.
Are you or your child dealing with issues such as emotional distress, identity conflict, and excessive worrying? If so, these issues can be difficult to navigate alone, but I am here to help. Healing and growth require support. Together, we will work through your challenges, openly discuss your needs and goals, and develop strategies and supports to move towards a healthier life.
Helping Other Live Together Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
With over 20 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Argosy University Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Holt specializes in Reality Therapy. She is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to children and adolescents, couples, anxiety and trauma. Dr. Holt is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Dr. Holt integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
With over 20 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Argosy University Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Holt specializes in Reality Therapy. She is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to children and adolescents, couples, anxiety and trauma. Dr. Holt is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Dr. Holt integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
We are capable of far more than we realize. Often, we limit ourselves through worn out narratives surrounding shameful experiences and perceived faults. What we need is a new perspective and ways to rewrite our stories that empower us to move forward with purpose. I work with teens and adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, and challenging life transitions, amongst other issues. I support clients to build inner resources, gain self-compassion, and become empowered individuals.
We are capable of far more than we realize. Often, we limit ourselves through worn out narratives surrounding shameful experiences and perceived faults. What we need is a new perspective and ways to rewrite our stories that empower us to move forward with purpose. I work with teens and adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, and challenging life transitions, amongst other issues. I support clients to build inner resources, gain self-compassion, and become empowered individuals.
Hi there & Welcome! Let’s get to healing! I approach therapy from a very open-minded and affirming perspective. I believe that everyone can benefit from adding acceptance and confidence into their lives, and it is my goal as a therapist to help you maximize your life by guiding you through healing past wounds that are holding you back from experiencing all that life has to offer. As a couple's therapist, I can teach you how break unhelpful cycles and how to develop healthy communication. As an eating disorder therapist, I can help you gain food freedom, body neutrality, and learn how to prevent relapses.
Hi there & Welcome! Let’s get to healing! I approach therapy from a very open-minded and affirming perspective. I believe that everyone can benefit from adding acceptance and confidence into their lives, and it is my goal as a therapist to help you maximize your life by guiding you through healing past wounds that are holding you back from experiencing all that life has to offer. As a couple's therapist, I can teach you how break unhelpful cycles and how to develop healthy communication. As an eating disorder therapist, I can help you gain food freedom, body neutrality, and learn how to prevent relapses.
Lucy R Cannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, MATS, CAADC
Verified Verified
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
We assist new mental heath, and healthcare businesses with the development and implementation of their new programs, teach them how to maintain best practice business practices from a clinical operations perspective, and assist troubled Behavioral Health programs with their needs. We have special expertise in compliance, training, and staffing. We provide a vast array of training(s) in mental health and co-occurring disorders to mental health professionals, military personnel and families, and paraprofessional staff.
We assist new mental heath, and healthcare businesses with the development and implementation of their new programs, teach them how to maintain best practice business practices from a clinical operations perspective, and assist troubled Behavioral Health programs with their needs. We have special expertise in compliance, training, and staffing. We provide a vast array of training(s) in mental health and co-occurring disorders to mental health professionals, military personnel and families, and paraprofessional staff.
Maggie Akstin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
My highest ambition in my work with clients is to help you to discover your own inherent strengths, resources, wisdom, and power, and to help you to cultivate compassion for yourself through mindfulness, radical self acceptance and self compassion. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, sexual orientation and gender identity questions, vocational and existential concerns. I have training and experience working with LGBTIQ+ folk, as well as clients in non traditional relationships.
My highest ambition in my work with clients is to help you to discover your own inherent strengths, resources, wisdom, and power, and to help you to cultivate compassion for yourself through mindfulness, radical self acceptance and self compassion. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, sexual orientation and gender identity questions, vocational and existential concerns. I have training and experience working with LGBTIQ+ folk, as well as clients in non traditional relationships.
You’ll find me to be genuine and direct — using an attachment-based focus, I strive to create a space that feels warm, affirming, and free of judgment. I am passionate about connection and view our time together as a space for authentic exploration. I enjoy working with youth and young adults who are experiencing issues with perfectionism, hypersensitivity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and/or disordered eating.
You’ll find me to be genuine and direct — using an attachment-based focus, I strive to create a space that feels warm, affirming, and free of judgment. I am passionate about connection and view our time together as a space for authentic exploration. I enjoy working with youth and young adults who are experiencing issues with perfectionism, hypersensitivity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and/or disordered eating.
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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.