Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Decatur, GA
I specialize in Military related PTSD, mood disorders, Suicide and Homicide Treatment/ Prevention, Relational Conflict, Postpartum Depression, and Sexual/Intimate Partner Trauma for children and adults.
I can often participate in behavioral health symposiums throughout the country and advocate for supporting marriage, strengthening single-parent homes, and military and veteran families, educating young parents, and promoting collectivism for the community’s wellbeing.
I specialize in Military related PTSD, mood disorders, Suicide and Homicide Treatment/ Prevention, Relational Conflict, Postpartum Depression, and Sexual/Intimate Partner Trauma for children and adults.
I can often participate in behavioral health symposiums throughout the country and advocate for supporting marriage, strengthening single-parent homes, and military and veteran families, educating young parents, and promoting collectivism for the community’s wellbeing.
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.
Miranda Barzey
Counselor, LAPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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, suicidal ideation, 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, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and/or disordered eating.
Katie O'Lone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032 (Online Only)
Common goals we could work on include; increasing coping skills, communication, self-acceptance, family strain, grief, relationships, trauma, self-injury, passive suicidal ideations, intense emotions and mindfulness.
Whether clients are looking to learn more tools, explore new insights or just have a time & place to focus on themselves, I use my education, clinical experience and natural friendliness to build a relationship that supports and focuses on your goals. I am invested in creating a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and heard. I work to approach my clients with genuine warmth, encouragement, patience and willingness to learn, to build that safe connection and give clients space to grow.
Common goals we could work on include; increasing coping skills, communication, self-acceptance, family strain, grief, relationships, trauma, self-injury, passive suicidal ideations, intense emotions and mindfulness.
Whether clients are looking to learn more tools, explore new insights or just have a time & place to focus on themselves, I use my education, clinical experience and natural friendliness to build a relationship that supports and focuses on your goals. I am invested in creating a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and heard. I work to approach my clients with genuine warmth, encouragement, patience and willingness to learn, to build that safe connection and give clients space to grow.
Blue Heron Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Throughout my 25 years as a therapist, I have focused on issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, suicidal thoughts, and oppositional/defiance. Many of my clients also describe themselves as Neurodivergent. No matter what the issues may be, I find that people often start therapy because they feel stuck and are seeking ways to move forward. We work together to develop concrete goals such as making a new friend or just getting out of bed everyday. Other clients in my practice are searching for a safe place to work through their pain. Whatever your starting place, you are welcome here.
Throughout my 25 years as a therapist, I have focused on issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, suicidal thoughts, and oppositional/defiance. Many of my clients also describe themselves as Neurodivergent. No matter what the issues may be, I find that people often start therapy because they feel stuck and are seeking ways to move forward. We work together to develop concrete goals such as making a new friend or just getting out of bed everyday. Other clients in my practice are searching for a safe place to work through their pain. Whatever your starting place, you are welcome here.
Susan Elizabeth Gulley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
Any crisis whether it stems from relationship problems, the after effects of fighting in war, contemplating suicide, sexual/physical assault and the like can be a dark and lonely place to be in. This is especially true considering that sometimes when a person experiences a traumatic event, he/she may find unhealthy ways to cope with feelings that are too overwhelming to deal with. As a result, most people don't seek help until an area of their life has been negatively impacted or they have gotten to a place that they don't want to live anymore.
Any crisis whether it stems from relationship problems, the after effects of fighting in war, contemplating suicide, sexual/physical assault and the like can be a dark and lonely place to be in. This is especially true considering that sometimes when a person experiences a traumatic event, he/she may find unhealthy ways to cope with feelings that are too overwhelming to deal with. As a result, most people don't seek help until an area of their life has been negatively impacted or they have gotten to a place that they don't want to live anymore.
I am a caring and compassionate therapist, working with pre-teen & teen girls struggling with anxiety and depression, relationship issues, academic performance, self harm, suicidal ideations and trauma. Having raised girls, I understand working through these issues can be difficult as a parent and having a good therapist can be valuable. I am inspired to also work with adult woman experiencing changes in life due to a relationship, infertility, grief, divorce and empty nesting. I truly enjoy being a support to you while also providing concrete tips and knowledge around how to work through these challenges.
I am a caring and compassionate therapist, working with pre-teen & teen girls struggling with anxiety and depression, relationship issues, academic performance, self harm, suicidal ideations and trauma. Having raised girls, I understand working through these issues can be difficult as a parent and having a good therapist can be valuable. I am inspired to also work with adult woman experiencing changes in life due to a relationship, infertility, grief, divorce and empty nesting. I truly enjoy being a support to you while also providing concrete tips and knowledge around how to work through these challenges.
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.
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.
Dr. Kimberley Hundley
Counselor, MA, MDiv, DMin, ALPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30034 (Online Only)
Whether you're navigating trauma, seeking addiction support, coping with grief or loss, surviving suicide, or in search of spiritual discernment, I am here for you.
Imagine waking up every morning with a profound understanding of your life's purpose and the strength to overcome unresolved trauma. That transformative journey can start with the support and guidance of Georgia's Embrace. I specialize in providing compassionate support to individuals navigating the complexities of life, particularly those grappling with grief, loss, abuse, spiritual crises, and cultural and sexual traumas. My focus extends to aiding those in recovery from addiction, supporting survivors of suicide, and addressing challenges related to Kinship Care. Let us embark on your path of healing and self-discovery together.
Whether you're navigating trauma, seeking addiction support, coping with grief or loss, surviving suicide, or in search of spiritual discernment, I am here for you.
Imagine waking up every morning with a profound understanding of your life's purpose and the strength to overcome unresolved trauma. That transformative journey can start with the support and guidance of Georgia's Embrace. I specialize in providing compassionate support to individuals navigating the complexities of life, particularly those grappling with grief, loss, abuse, spiritual crises, and cultural and sexual traumas. My focus extends to aiding those in recovery from addiction, supporting survivors of suicide, and addressing challenges related to Kinship Care. Let us embark on your path of healing and self-discovery together.
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Are you struggling with suicidal ideation, self harm, or emotional ups and downs? I work through a responsive, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive lens with Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I intend to hold a safe space for all parts of you while you navigate life’s varying circumstances. Together, we will celebrate your joys, and instill healthy coping mechanisms to better process what is difficult. No matter how far you stray, it is my goal to help you reorient to what’s important in your life, and encourage your personal agency to choose just that.
Are you struggling with suicidal ideation, self harm, or emotional ups and downs? I work through a responsive, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive lens with Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I intend to hold a safe space for all parts of you while you navigate life’s varying circumstances. Together, we will celebrate your joys, and instill healthy coping mechanisms to better process what is difficult. No matter how far you stray, it is my goal to help you reorient to what’s important in your life, and encourage your personal agency to choose just that.
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!
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.
Tinika S Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30034 (Online Only)
Well, where do I began...I have been working in this field for over 13, years consistently. I have had the pleasure of being trained by amazing people in three different settings to include residential, nonprofit, and community based. I have been working with children as young as 4, years of age, to adulthood. For the past few years I have been working with children who have been victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking as well as LGBTTQQIAAP, teens and adults over the past few years. Helping others has always been my passion, so I made it my business to provide quality services to assist others in their time of need.
Well, where do I began...I have been working in this field for over 13, years consistently. I have had the pleasure of being trained by amazing people in three different settings to include residential, nonprofit, and community based. I have been working with children as young as 4, years of age, to adulthood. For the past few years I have been working with children who have been victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking as well as LGBTTQQIAAP, teens and adults over the past few years. Helping others has always been my passion, so I made it my business to provide quality services to assist others in their time of need.
Hello! I'm a Certified Christian Therapist and Certified Pastoral Counselor. My name is Caarne, and I like to help people. No matter how you got here, you considered counseling for something happening or not happening in your life or relationships. I am committed to no judgment, side-taking, rehashing, bossing, or bullying. Look forward to an empathetic, compassionate, and solution-focused listener, facilitating the next phase of your journey.
Hello! I'm a Certified Christian Therapist and Certified Pastoral Counselor. My name is Caarne, and I like to help people. No matter how you got here, you considered counseling for something happening or not happening in your life or relationships. I am committed to no judgment, side-taking, rehashing, bossing, or bullying. Look forward to an empathetic, compassionate, and solution-focused listener, facilitating the next phase of your journey.
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.
James Elliott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Do you feel overwhelmed by the things you “should” do or how you feel people expect you to present yourself? Do you want to experience a more meaningful life based on the things that you choose to value? Do you struggle with the effects of depression, anxiety, mood disorders or intrusive thoughts? Do the effects of trauma or others’ expectations of your identity seem to prevent you from fully being who you are? We can work together to help you grow towards living a life on your terms- while not denying the realities of the things we cannot fully change in a sometimes-difficult world.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the things you “should” do or how you feel people expect you to present yourself? Do you want to experience a more meaningful life based on the things that you choose to value? Do you struggle with the effects of depression, anxiety, mood disorders or intrusive thoughts? Do the effects of trauma or others’ expectations of your identity seem to prevent you from fully being who you are? We can work together to help you grow towards living a life on your terms- while not denying the realities of the things we cannot fully change in a sometimes-difficult world.
Agathe Ann Gabriel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of the past or worries of the future? Are you struggling to manage relationships with family, friends and coworkers? Is it hard to take care of your needs? I practice a merriment of evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to meet your needs, including exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues and body positivity.Together, we will process difficult feelings and identify tools that work for you so you can live your best life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of the past or worries of the future? Are you struggling to manage relationships with family, friends and coworkers? Is it hard to take care of your needs? I practice a merriment of evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to meet your needs, including exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues and body positivity.Together, we will process difficult feelings and identify tools that work for you so you can live your best life.
Steven N Alper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Do you sometimes feel that the weight of the world is on your shoulders, that so much is happening, and you don’t know how or where to take the next step? No matter what you have been taught or believe, you do not have to take care of this “all by yourself.” I can help you with depression, anxiety, grief. loss, and trauma as well as family, relationships, career, retirement, and aging. No judgment here – just support and care as together we work through whatever is preventing you from living life on your terms.
Do you sometimes feel that the weight of the world is on your shoulders, that so much is happening, and you don’t know how or where to take the next step? No matter what you have been taught or believe, you do not have to take care of this “all by yourself.” I can help you with depression, anxiety, grief. loss, and trauma as well as family, relationships, career, retirement, and aging. No judgment here – just support and care as together we work through whatever is preventing you from living life on your terms.
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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.