Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Olympia Fields, IL

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Rafiah Maxie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Olympia Fields, IL 60461  (Online Only)
Congratulations! You are making an important step in your wellness! My name is Rafiah Maxie and I am honored to work with you on your goals. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have spent my entire career working side by side with clients on a host of issues, concerns or needs. I am a passionate therapist, invested in your goals and aim to help give you the tools to reach your goals. The journey can be challenging, I know this all too well after the tragic loss of my son by suicide. However, the destination is worth it. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Congratulations! You are making an important step in your wellness! My name is Rafiah Maxie and I am honored to work with you on your goals. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have spent my entire career working side by side with clients on a host of issues, concerns or needs. I am a passionate therapist, invested in your goals and aim to help give you the tools to reach your goals. The journey can be challenging, I know this all too well after the tragic loss of my son by suicide. However, the destination is worth it. I look forward to meeting you soon.
(708) 729-6939 View (708) 729-6939
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Michelle Gervais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Congratulations on your decision to consider psychotherapy! You are already on the road to recovery. I seek to provide a safe, nonjudgemental growth enhancing space for you to identify and achieve your goals. My practice allows adults, couples, teens and children to address their unique problems be it depression, grief, traumatic stress. Therapy clients will gain power over difficult circumstances and troubling symptoms. Learn to let go of emotional baggage that drags you down. Gain energy and motivation. You can call today!
Congratulations on your decision to consider psychotherapy! You are already on the road to recovery. I seek to provide a safe, nonjudgemental growth enhancing space for you to identify and achieve your goals. My practice allows adults, couples, teens and children to address their unique problems be it depression, grief, traumatic stress. Therapy clients will gain power over difficult circumstances and troubling symptoms. Learn to let go of emotional baggage that drags you down. Gain energy and motivation. You can call today!
(708) 695-8644 View (708) 695-8644
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Shanequia Seymore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Olympia Fields, IL 60461  (Online Only)
Welcome All! I am a licensed clinical social worker. I earned my master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Understanding the difficulty of “seeing the light at the end of the tunnel” while dealing with issues, has driven me to become a therapist who could provide an unbiased, outside perspective to help others “see the light” at the end of their tunnel in order to aide in living your best life!
Welcome All! I am a licensed clinical social worker. I earned my master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Understanding the difficulty of “seeing the light at the end of the tunnel” while dealing with issues, has driven me to become a therapist who could provide an unbiased, outside perspective to help others “see the light” at the end of their tunnel in order to aide in living your best life!
(708) 367-6045 View (708) 367-6045
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Rashidah Muhammad
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
As we navigate through life we often prioritize the needs of others before our own. As an advocate for self-care, I believe that prioritizing one’s own mental health needs is the highest form of self care. Starting your therapy journey can be the first step toward putting yourself first and improving your overall mental wellbeing.
As we navigate through life we often prioritize the needs of others before our own. As an advocate for self-care, I believe that prioritizing one’s own mental health needs is the highest form of self care. Starting your therapy journey can be the first step toward putting yourself first and improving your overall mental wellbeing.
(708) 905-2342 View (708) 905-2342
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Keajuanis L Malena
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
I believe that therapy is a dynamic experience that can be extremely helpful for lots of people. The process of changing ones life for the better is often a difficult one that requires support and understanding. In my therapy practice I strive to be that supportive guide that many individuals need to get to the next level of existence. I believe that overcoming is not an event, it is a process. Whether one is overcoming depression, relationship issues, or traumatic life experiences, support and thoughtful guidance is often key in recovery.
I believe that therapy is a dynamic experience that can be extremely helpful for lots of people. The process of changing ones life for the better is often a difficult one that requires support and understanding. In my therapy practice I strive to be that supportive guide that many individuals need to get to the next level of existence. I believe that overcoming is not an event, it is a process. Whether one is overcoming depression, relationship issues, or traumatic life experiences, support and thoughtful guidance is often key in recovery.
(708) 459-8665 View (708) 459-8665
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Stacey Jones
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Are you often feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Do you find it difficult to navigate relationships or cope with past experiences? As a dedicated mental health professional with over a decade of experience; I am passionate about providing therapeutic services that foster healing and growth. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Fully believing that the client is an expert on their own life, I meet each individual where they are and tailor my approach to fit your needs.
Are you often feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Do you find it difficult to navigate relationships or cope with past experiences? As a dedicated mental health professional with over a decade of experience; I am passionate about providing therapeutic services that foster healing and growth. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Fully believing that the client is an expert on their own life, I meet each individual where they are and tailor my approach to fit your needs.
(708) 300-0613 View (708) 300-0613
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Tiffany Abercrombie
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHS, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
I am committed to supporting teens and adults who are navigating challenges like low self-esteem, identity struggles, domestic violence, and patterns of unhealthy relationships. In a compassionate and judgment-free space, I provide a supportive environment where you can safely explore your experiences and begin the journey toward healing and self-discovery. I believe that your life has a meaningful purpose and that you have the power to create a life aligned with your true self.
I am committed to supporting teens and adults who are navigating challenges like low self-esteem, identity struggles, domestic violence, and patterns of unhealthy relationships. In a compassionate and judgment-free space, I provide a supportive environment where you can safely explore your experiences and begin the journey toward healing and self-discovery. I believe that your life has a meaningful purpose and that you have the power to create a life aligned with your true self.
(708) 412-4318 View (708) 412-4318
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S Burby Mental Health Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Do you realize the importance of taking care of yourself and seeking support for dealing with life’s stressors is vital to ensuring you live as the best version of yourself? I have worked with people in this capacity for the past 12 years. My background includes working with children, couples and families in DCFS care, in a private setting, and in a school setting. I personally believe all people desire to be healed and whole, but we sometimes lack the tools to manifest our desires. Allow me to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and health to ensure you reach your full potential and see your desires fully manifest.
Do you realize the importance of taking care of yourself and seeking support for dealing with life’s stressors is vital to ensuring you live as the best version of yourself? I have worked with people in this capacity for the past 12 years. My background includes working with children, couples and families in DCFS care, in a private setting, and in a school setting. I personally believe all people desire to be healed and whole, but we sometimes lack the tools to manifest our desires. Allow me to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and health to ensure you reach your full potential and see your desires fully manifest.
(833) 472-0308 View (833) 472-0308
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Dr. Nikki R. Ruffin
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LMHC, LPCC, CADC
Verified Verified
Olympia Fields, IL 60461  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Dr. Nikki Ruffin. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California and a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana.
Hi, my name is Dr. Nikki Ruffin. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California and a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana.
(773) 492-8895 View (773) 492-8895

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Damilola Monehin
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60430  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with various forms of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I operate with the understanding that all people innately have and contribute value to life. This guides me in providing a safe space for my clients to be heard and validated. I enjoy working closely with my clients, helping them to resolve their life challenges by offering empathic support in their self actualization journey.
I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with various forms of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I operate with the understanding that all people innately have and contribute value to life. This guides me in providing a safe space for my clients to be heard and validated. I enjoy working closely with my clients, helping them to resolve their life challenges by offering empathic support in their self actualization journey.
(630) 626-8825 View (630) 626-8825
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Jason Hickmott
Counselor, LCP
Verified Verified
Matteson, IL 60443
Having worked with a variety of individuals from children, to adolescents and adults, I have been able to assist others in their growth through deep psychological distress and pain. Working with a person centered mindfulness based approach I am skilled at helping individuals and families address anxiety, depression, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, loss of loved ones, addiction, divorce, and phase of life transitions. General public with non-psychotic/non-psychosis based diagnosis are generally the population that I address.
Having worked with a variety of individuals from children, to adolescents and adults, I have been able to assist others in their growth through deep psychological distress and pain. Working with a person centered mindfulness based approach I am skilled at helping individuals and families address anxiety, depression, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, loss of loved ones, addiction, divorce, and phase of life transitions. General public with non-psychotic/non-psychosis based diagnosis are generally the population that I address.
(779) 204-4335 View (779) 204-4335
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Chicago Therapy & Wellness PLLC
LCSW
Verified Verified
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Our perspective is that everyone's life has a story, and therapy is a way to identify and change that story to fit with your goals and values. Seeking therapy can be difficult, and we enjoy supporting people in finding their narrative and re-writing it the way they desire to fit their needs. As strength-based and client-centered therapists, we believe that meeting people where they are enables them to feel at ease and supported in the process. Helping others identify their innate strengths and using them is a large part of my philosophy. We are an anti racist practice and pride ourselves on being able to serve BIPOC populations.
Our perspective is that everyone's life has a story, and therapy is a way to identify and change that story to fit with your goals and values. Seeking therapy can be difficult, and we enjoy supporting people in finding their narrative and re-writing it the way they desire to fit their needs. As strength-based and client-centered therapists, we believe that meeting people where they are enables them to feel at ease and supported in the process. Helping others identify their innate strengths and using them is a large part of my philosophy. We are an anti racist practice and pride ourselves on being able to serve BIPOC populations.
(872) 395-6022 View (872) 395-6022
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Jennifer Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PEL
Verified Verified
Homewood, IL 60430
As a client, it is important that you’re understood. It is just as important that you work through your journey at your own pace.  Life is fast enough and working through difficult times at an accelerated pace can cause hurt and harm to oneself.  My counseling and therapeutic approach allows you to be understood at your own pace.  My serene approach provides peace, comfort, and compassion.  My ultimate goal is to help every client reach their desired goals and become the best version of themselves in all areas of their life.  I am wholeheartedly dedicated to my client’s counseling and healing journey.
As a client, it is important that you’re understood. It is just as important that you work through your journey at your own pace.  Life is fast enough and working through difficult times at an accelerated pace can cause hurt and harm to oneself.  My counseling and therapeutic approach allows you to be understood at your own pace.  My serene approach provides peace, comfort, and compassion.  My ultimate goal is to help every client reach their desired goals and become the best version of themselves in all areas of their life.  I am wholeheartedly dedicated to my client’s counseling and healing journey.
(708) 740-5781 View (708) 740-5781
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Beth Maclin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flossmoor, IL 60422
I work with clients seeking help related to coping skills - especially relationship work in the realm of anxiety and anger management. I focus on calm expectations to enable clients to see things through a different lens in order to focus on their best selves. I work with individuals and couples.
I work with clients seeking help related to coping skills - especially relationship work in the realm of anxiety and anger management. I focus on calm expectations to enable clients to see things through a different lens in order to focus on their best selves. I work with individuals and couples.
(708) 726-8353 View (708) 726-8353
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Crystal Whitaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Homewood, IL 60422  (Online Only)
Often times we pre-judge situations based on past traumas or conditioning. Entering an intimate space with yourself is no easy task. But with the help of someone you trust, it makes the journey easier to embrace. It is my belief that my job as a therapist is to help my clients connect the dots within their lives in order to enhance their overall mental health. This is done by unpacking, exploring and examining roadblocks from our past that are preventing us from being present in the here & now. This type of awareness helps to foster continual growth & grants access to understanding the story behind our behaviors.
Often times we pre-judge situations based on past traumas or conditioning. Entering an intimate space with yourself is no easy task. But with the help of someone you trust, it makes the journey easier to embrace. It is my belief that my job as a therapist is to help my clients connect the dots within their lives in order to enhance their overall mental health. This is done by unpacking, exploring and examining roadblocks from our past that are preventing us from being present in the here & now. This type of awareness helps to foster continual growth & grants access to understanding the story behind our behaviors.
(312) 728-4185 View (312) 728-4185
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Carla Porter-White, LCPC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flossmoor, IL 60422
I strive to help clients better understand and treat thoughts, emotions and behaviors which negatively affect their overall functioning. In order to achieve this, I primarily use a Person-Centered clinical approach, which means that through empathy and non-judgment, a person is able to discover more about him/herself and find solutions that will allow the person to move forward. When it is a good fit for the client and with certain mental health issues, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which relies more on techniques and reinforcement activities.
I strive to help clients better understand and treat thoughts, emotions and behaviors which negatively affect their overall functioning. In order to achieve this, I primarily use a Person-Centered clinical approach, which means that through empathy and non-judgment, a person is able to discover more about him/herself and find solutions that will allow the person to move forward. When it is a good fit for the client and with certain mental health issues, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which relies more on techniques and reinforcement activities.
(708) 942-8953 View (708) 942-8953
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Nave Wellness Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
Matteson, IL 60443
Are you feeling stuck, like life is just passing you by? At Nave Wellness Center, we understand that life’s challenges sometimes feel overwhelming. We believe in the power of human connection, empathy, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Whether you’re facing recent transitions, grappling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, or simply seeking guidance on your journey of self-discovery, know that you do not have to face it alone. Nave Wellness Center is here to walk alongside you, offering a beacon of hope and a steadfast hand to guide you through the darkest of times.
Are you feeling stuck, like life is just passing you by? At Nave Wellness Center, we understand that life’s challenges sometimes feel overwhelming. We believe in the power of human connection, empathy, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Whether you’re facing recent transitions, grappling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, or simply seeking guidance on your journey of self-discovery, know that you do not have to face it alone. Nave Wellness Center is here to walk alongside you, offering a beacon of hope and a steadfast hand to guide you through the darkest of times.
(708) 816-5221 View (708) 816-5221
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Kelsey Jordan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Matteson, IL 60443  (Online Only)
I believe that at its core, therapy, is a relationship and that a genuine relationship is the path to which meaningful change and growth can happen. I strive to foster relationships rooted in trust, consent, and empowerment. I hope to gain an understanding of your needs and wants while collaborating with you to create goals that will lead you in the direction of your desired future.
I believe that at its core, therapy, is a relationship and that a genuine relationship is the path to which meaningful change and growth can happen. I strive to foster relationships rooted in trust, consent, and empowerment. I hope to gain an understanding of your needs and wants while collaborating with you to create goals that will lead you in the direction of your desired future.
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Dr. Amber C Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Matteson, IL 60443  (Online Only)
Deciding to come to therapy can be very scary. Sharing your most intimate thoughts with someone can be even more frightening. This is why I make sure that I create a very safe, caring, positive, and secure place where you can feel comfortable and know that you are with someone who truly cares about your well-being.
Deciding to come to therapy can be very scary. Sharing your most intimate thoughts with someone can be even more frightening. This is why I make sure that I create a very safe, caring, positive, and secure place where you can feel comfortable and know that you are with someone who truly cares about your well-being.
(708) 505-8343 View (708) 505-8343
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Pearls of Hope, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Richton Park, IL 60471
My ideal client would be an individual, couple or family. Individuals might be those who have been going through life; but, feel that “something” is just not as it should be. Some may feel, “I just can’t get past _____”. Yet, another may feel that they make the same, poor, choices/decisions over and over. Some experience more than one of these, at the same time. Couples may need to be able to communicate better, deal with infidelity; or, be at the brink of divorce. Families may need to understand one another better, communicate better and love each other better. Anxiety and depression can be felt with these; and, other issues.
My ideal client would be an individual, couple or family. Individuals might be those who have been going through life; but, feel that “something” is just not as it should be. Some may feel, “I just can’t get past _____”. Yet, another may feel that they make the same, poor, choices/decisions over and over. Some experience more than one of these, at the same time. Couples may need to be able to communicate better, deal with infidelity; or, be at the brink of divorce. Families may need to understand one another better, communicate better and love each other better. Anxiety and depression can be felt with these; and, other issues.
(872) 395-6240 View (872) 395-6240

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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.