Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Southport, NC
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Mindful Expressions Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southport, NC 28461
Welcome! We are a group practice that offers a variety of services including individual outpatient services, substance use treatment, and group therapy (coming soon). Our focus is to decrease the stigma surrounding mental health, promote the health and well being of our clients, and provide services to the underserved populations. Information about group therapy please visit website.
Welcome! We are a group practice that offers a variety of services including individual outpatient services, substance use treatment, and group therapy (coming soon). Our focus is to decrease the stigma surrounding mental health, promote the health and well being of our clients, and provide services to the underserved populations. Information about group therapy please visit website.
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Lynn Ingram
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, HSP-PA, BCBS
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461 (Online Only)
I believe that every human being has the potential to live a healthy, satisfying, and abundant life, aligned with his or her values. My intention is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable atmosphere where I will develop with you, my client, a warm, trusting, cooperative, and mutually respectful relationship. Then, within the context of that relationship, we will explore the pressures/conflicts you are experiencing; what you have learned, during your lifetime, about how to respond to life events; how your particular personality figures into your current concerns; how you feel about your current concerns; and how you express those feelings.
I believe that every human being has the potential to live a healthy, satisfying, and abundant life, aligned with his or her values. My intention is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable atmosphere where I will develop with you, my client, a warm, trusting, cooperative, and mutually respectful relationship. Then, within the context of that relationship, we will explore the pressures/conflicts you are experiencing; what you have learned, during your lifetime, about how to respond to life events; how your particular personality figures into your current concerns; how you feel about your current concerns; and how you express those feelings.
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Veronica A. Zinkham, LPC, Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461
My goal is to help you feel welcomed, safe, and unjudged. My passion is to assist you in learning to meet, manage, and move beyond difficult life challenges and gain optimal growth and belief in YOU. If you struggle with Relationships, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma or Abuse, you have the power to heal. I am humbled by the human spirit. Therapy is a process of collaboration, mutual goal setting, awareness, trust and change. When you are hurting, reach out - help is there for you. I will offer support, guidance and steps to overcome life hurts.
My goal is to help you feel welcomed, safe, and unjudged. My passion is to assist you in learning to meet, manage, and move beyond difficult life challenges and gain optimal growth and belief in YOU. If you struggle with Relationships, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma or Abuse, you have the power to heal. I am humbled by the human spirit. Therapy is a process of collaboration, mutual goal setting, awareness, trust and change. When you are hurting, reach out - help is there for you. I will offer support, guidance and steps to overcome life hurts.
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Hello, my name is Christian McDonald, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. I believe in changing individuals’ lives for the better and providing individuals with the tools to guide he/she. The population I serve is teens, at-risk youth, individuals who suffer from depression, family challenges, CBT, DBT and trauma-focused. Therapy is the first step to making that necessary change. My clinical experience consists of assisting teens, at-risk youth, Eating Disorders LGBTQ individuals who suffer from their mental health.
Hello, my name is Christian McDonald, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. I believe in changing individuals’ lives for the better and providing individuals with the tools to guide he/she. The population I serve is teens, at-risk youth, individuals who suffer from depression, family challenges, CBT, DBT and trauma-focused. Therapy is the first step to making that necessary change. My clinical experience consists of assisting teens, at-risk youth, Eating Disorders LGBTQ individuals who suffer from their mental health.
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Jennifer Ann Rendleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461
Thank you for visiting my profile. Trying to find a therapist that is a good fit can be a daunting process. Let me share a little bit about myself and my practice. I work with clients 6 years of age through adulthood for such things as anxiety, ADHD, depression, personality disorders, low self-esteem, tics, OCD. I use evidence based treatments that are practiced in session and used outside of therapy. I also offer "talk and walk therapy," an exciting new way to experience therapy! Too many benefits to list here!
Thank you for visiting my profile. Trying to find a therapist that is a good fit can be a daunting process. Let me share a little bit about myself and my practice. I work with clients 6 years of age through adulthood for such things as anxiety, ADHD, depression, personality disorders, low self-esteem, tics, OCD. I use evidence based treatments that are practiced in session and used outside of therapy. I also offer "talk and walk therapy," an exciting new way to experience therapy! Too many benefits to list here!
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Corey Andolfi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NBCCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I also have training in Brainspotting (An alternative to EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping), Quantum Flow Breathwork Method, and the art of playing the singing bowls.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I also have training in Brainspotting (An alternative to EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping), Quantum Flow Breathwork Method, and the art of playing the singing bowls.
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Hello, my name is Landon Jordan, I am so happy that you have reached out for help. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have worked for several years to help clients achieve their goals and reach a better quality of life. I have several years of experience as a crisis therapist, as well as experience with dual diagnosis populations, I primarily focus on individuals that have mental health needs as well as life and adjustment issues. I typically work with adults, I am most comfortable treating mental health issues and life adjustment issues.
Hello, my name is Landon Jordan, I am so happy that you have reached out for help. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have worked for several years to help clients achieve their goals and reach a better quality of life. I have several years of experience as a crisis therapist, as well as experience with dual diagnosis populations, I primarily focus on individuals that have mental health needs as well as life and adjustment issues. I typically work with adults, I am most comfortable treating mental health issues and life adjustment issues.
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Jennifer Morris
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Oak Island, NC 28465
Welcome! Every day we are faced with challenges that can be overwhelming and therapy can be a great way to re-center and have a private space to be honored and understood. I work with individuals ages 10-70 who struggle with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use as well as children struggling with family conflict and parenting challenges. I work to provide a personalized experience that empowers clients to improve their wellbeing through developing skills to improve relationships, increase connection, decrease negative stress responses and enhance spirituality.
Welcome! Every day we are faced with challenges that can be overwhelming and therapy can be a great way to re-center and have a private space to be honored and understood. I work with individuals ages 10-70 who struggle with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use as well as children struggling with family conflict and parenting challenges. I work to provide a personalized experience that empowers clients to improve their wellbeing through developing skills to improve relationships, increase connection, decrease negative stress responses and enhance spirituality.
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Leana Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolivia, NC 28422
Helping you to be heard, and more importantly, to be understood. Life can be difficult, and sometimes seeking help from a professional therapist can make things better. I care about your well-being and I will provide you with the tools you will need to seize the day and the skills to tackle even the most traumatic circumstances. It is the goal of therapy is to help clients develop strong, solid coping skills which they can rely upon to get through their daily struggles.
Helping you to be heard, and more importantly, to be understood. Life can be difficult, and sometimes seeking help from a professional therapist can make things better. I care about your well-being and I will provide you with the tools you will need to seize the day and the skills to tackle even the most traumatic circumstances. It is the goal of therapy is to help clients develop strong, solid coping skills which they can rely upon to get through their daily struggles.
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Greg Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
What I feel I have to offer people is a helpful relationship based on acceptance and safety. My hope is always that together within this supportive relationship you can feel free to explore your thoughts, feelings, strengths, challenges and choices. I've found that understanding and accepting where we are gives us a strong foundation to sustain positive change. In over 30 years of professional experience, I've never worked with a person whose conditions/situations did not make sense, once these experiences have been understood.
What I feel I have to offer people is a helpful relationship based on acceptance and safety. My hope is always that together within this supportive relationship you can feel free to explore your thoughts, feelings, strengths, challenges and choices. I've found that understanding and accepting where we are gives us a strong foundation to sustain positive change. In over 30 years of professional experience, I've never worked with a person whose conditions/situations did not make sense, once these experiences have been understood.
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Eddie Jackson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 20 years experience working with child, adolescent, teen, adult, and family mental health in the Wilmington area. I am the co-founder of Learning Perspectives, Inc. and have worked as a private/school therapist for many years. My strength based approach focuses on self awareness, solutions, and relationship building. Through our relationship you will gain new perspectives on life's challenges and learn new ways to view and cope with these challenges.
I have over 20 years experience working with child, adolescent, teen, adult, and family mental health in the Wilmington area. I am the co-founder of Learning Perspectives, Inc. and have worked as a private/school therapist for many years. My strength based approach focuses on self awareness, solutions, and relationship building. Through our relationship you will gain new perspectives on life's challenges and learn new ways to view and cope with these challenges.
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Starting or continuing the process of therapy can be intimidating for anyone. Maybe you are experiencing a new life transition or dealing with an ongoing issue. Regardless of what you may be experiencing, you do not have to go through it alone.
Starting or continuing the process of therapy can be intimidating for anyone. Maybe you are experiencing a new life transition or dealing with an ongoing issue. Regardless of what you may be experiencing, you do not have to go through it alone.
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Brittany Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Waitlist for new clients
"The world breaks everyone, but some are strong at the broken places." -Ernest Hemingway. We all encounter challenges from time to time that seem to break us but with support we can strengthen the broken places to become whole again. If you are facing challenges in life with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges or parenting needs I will help come alongside you to find the strength to heal and become whole again. I work with individuals of all ages (0-adult) as well as families. I take a holistic client centered approach to therapy.
"The world breaks everyone, but some are strong at the broken places." -Ernest Hemingway. We all encounter challenges from time to time that seem to break us but with support we can strengthen the broken places to become whole again. If you are facing challenges in life with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges or parenting needs I will help come alongside you to find the strength to heal and become whole again. I work with individuals of all ages (0-adult) as well as families. I take a holistic client centered approach to therapy.
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Paige Goldbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolivia, NC 28422
From a very early age, Paige has been particularly passionate about working with both children, adolescents, and young adults to help promote early interventions and practices for positive mental and behavioral wellness. Paige intends to help these individuals through a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ challenges, OCD, eating disorders, stress management, life changes, and adjustment issues, grief and loss, intellectual and developmental disabilities, effective communication, self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying, and more.
From a very early age, Paige has been particularly passionate about working with both children, adolescents, and young adults to help promote early interventions and practices for positive mental and behavioral wellness. Paige intends to help these individuals through a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ challenges, OCD, eating disorders, stress management, life changes, and adjustment issues, grief and loss, intellectual and developmental disabilities, effective communication, self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying, and more.
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Jessica Fricke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ADHD, CCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnabow, NC 28479 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever felt like the world was ending or has your mind raced with a million thoughts and worries? Have you ever experienced high conflict in a relationship thinking things will never change? Did you ever struggle to accomplish what you think are basic tasks or lack the motivation to get out of bed in the morning and brush your teeth? Sometimes life can just feel overwhelming. These struggles are more common than you think and you are not alone. While I am a marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals as well, with a specialized training in family and couples dynamics.
Have you ever felt like the world was ending or has your mind raced with a million thoughts and worries? Have you ever experienced high conflict in a relationship thinking things will never change? Did you ever struggle to accomplish what you think are basic tasks or lack the motivation to get out of bed in the morning and brush your teeth? Sometimes life can just feel overwhelming. These struggles are more common than you think and you are not alone. While I am a marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals as well, with a specialized training in family and couples dynamics.
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You have inherent value and my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find the best form of therapy to fit your needs. After all the suffering you’ve endured, you shouldn’t have to go through this alone. You deserve someone who will show you empathy and compassion, cheering you on, as you become your favorite version of yourself. Together, we can find a therapeutic method that works best for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, specializing in trauma from childhood, depression, and relationship issues. I see clients 18+ who are navigating trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and attachment struggles
You have inherent value and my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find the best form of therapy to fit your needs. After all the suffering you’ve endured, you shouldn’t have to go through this alone. You deserve someone who will show you empathy and compassion, cheering you on, as you become your favorite version of yourself. Together, we can find a therapeutic method that works best for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, specializing in trauma from childhood, depression, and relationship issues. I see clients 18+ who are navigating trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and attachment struggles
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Leah Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience working with children and their families in a variety of roles and settings. I am experienced in individual, group and family therapy. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I am passionate about working with the queer community and I pride myself on creating a safe and accepting space for all.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience working with children and their families in a variety of roles and settings. I am experienced in individual, group and family therapy. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I am passionate about working with the queer community and I pride myself on creating a safe and accepting space for all.
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Jessica Manning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
I believe that all people are capable of making changes in their lives, and to be invited into that process as a therapist is an honor for me. My philosophy is that therapy is a partnership that is rooted in trust. My job is not to give advice, but to help you in exploring and finding the answers that are already intrinsically within you. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including substance abuse treatment facilities, as a behavioral health consultant at a primary care practice, and as the program director for an integrated dual diagnosis program.
I believe that all people are capable of making changes in their lives, and to be invited into that process as a therapist is an honor for me. My philosophy is that therapy is a partnership that is rooted in trust. My job is not to give advice, but to help you in exploring and finding the answers that are already intrinsically within you. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including substance abuse treatment facilities, as a behavioral health consultant at a primary care practice, and as the program director for an integrated dual diagnosis program.
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Sarah Rose Dotzler
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
I'm accepting NEW clients! I'm in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO, State Health Plan and Blue Value) and Aetna. I'm also currently offering self-pay rates of $135/intake and $110/individual tx. I also offer reduced rates of $100/intake and $85/follow-up session. I work with individuals ages 18+ who are experiencing struggles related to intimate relationships, anxiety, major and persistent depression, grief and loss, trauma, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, life transitions, acute and chronic stress, "feeling stuck" and adjustment issues. I also specifically provide care for LGBTQIA+ communities.
I'm accepting NEW clients! I'm in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO, State Health Plan and Blue Value) and Aetna. I'm also currently offering self-pay rates of $135/intake and $110/individual tx. I also offer reduced rates of $100/intake and $85/follow-up session. I work with individuals ages 18+ who are experiencing struggles related to intimate relationships, anxiety, major and persistent depression, grief and loss, trauma, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, life transitions, acute and chronic stress, "feeling stuck" and adjustment issues. I also specifically provide care for LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Heather Fleuriet, MA, LPA is a Licensed Psychological Associate who received her Master’s in Psychology from University of North Carolina Wilmington. Heather’s background and experience includes working with children and adolescents in the community-based and in home settings; working with college students on a university campus; as well as working with adults in an outpatient setting. Although Heather treats a variety of psychological problems, she is trained in EMDR and specializes in working with individuals with trauma.
Heather Fleuriet, MA, LPA is a Licensed Psychological Associate who received her Master’s in Psychology from University of North Carolina Wilmington. Heather’s background and experience includes working with children and adolescents in the community-based and in home settings; working with college students on a university campus; as well as working with adults in an outpatient setting. Although Heather treats a variety of psychological problems, she is trained in EMDR and specializes in working with individuals with trauma.
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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.