Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Jamesburg, NJ
I have a special passion for working with and encouraging people experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, grief and suicidal ideation in a way that helps them feel that they are not alone in this struggle and that there is hope.
I view counseling as an opportunity to come alongside my clients and partner with them as they journey toward discovering a life of meaning and purpose. Through empathy, humor, and warmth, I aim to create and hold a safe space for my clients to begin the journey inward. My biggest joy is walking alongside my clients as they begin to realize their strength and resilience to find solutions to the issues they are facing.
I have a special passion for working with and encouraging people experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, grief and suicidal ideation in a way that helps them feel that they are not alone in this struggle and that there is hope.
I view counseling as an opportunity to come alongside my clients and partner with them as they journey toward discovering a life of meaning and purpose. Through empathy, humor, and warmth, I aim to create and hold a safe space for my clients to begin the journey inward. My biggest joy is walking alongside my clients as they begin to realize their strength and resilience to find solutions to the issues they are facing.
Accepting new clients! In life, we will all face obstacles. My goal as a therapist is to help you learn more about yourself and come up with ways to overcome these obstacles - ways that actually work. I utilize various modalities, but Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are the modalities I most frequently draw from. I believe that not all therapeutic modalities work for everybody, and as such, I adapt according to my clients' needs. I have experience working with children over 8, teenagers, and adults.
Accepting new clients! In life, we will all face obstacles. My goal as a therapist is to help you learn more about yourself and come up with ways to overcome these obstacles - ways that actually work. I utilize various modalities, but Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are the modalities I most frequently draw from. I believe that not all therapeutic modalities work for everybody, and as such, I adapt according to my clients' needs. I have experience working with children over 8, teenagers, and adults.
Leslie F Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
I take a humanistic approach to therapy. For me, the relationship is what is most important and what leads to healing. I take time and effort in building a strong and trusting relationship with all of my clients. My goal is to help you reach deep inside of yourself and access parts of you that you never new existed and use those parts to be an even better person.
I take a humanistic approach to therapy. For me, the relationship is what is most important and what leads to healing. I take time and effort in building a strong and trusting relationship with all of my clients. My goal is to help you reach deep inside of yourself and access parts of you that you never new existed and use those parts to be an even better person.
I specialize in helping clients alleviate pervasive symptoms in order to develop a greater sense of self-worth and adequacy, construct nurturing relationships, and develop and achieve goals to work toward a healthy and happy life experience. Using the highly efficacious Schema Therapy model, clients learn to eliminate maladaptive coping responses by changing the beliefs (schemas) that drive them. Seeing my clients transform their lives, achieve personal development and reach true empowerment has been one of my greatest joys.
I specialize in helping clients alleviate pervasive symptoms in order to develop a greater sense of self-worth and adequacy, construct nurturing relationships, and develop and achieve goals to work toward a healthy and happy life experience. Using the highly efficacious Schema Therapy model, clients learn to eliminate maladaptive coping responses by changing the beliefs (schemas) that drive them. Seeing my clients transform their lives, achieve personal development and reach true empowerment has been one of my greatest joys.
Are you an individual who is having difficulty managing day-to-day stressors? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, constantly criticizing yourself and not so sure on how to tell that inner critic in your head to take a step back? If so, your goal could be breaking free from unhelpful thinking patterns and introducing stress management techniques. I have helped and guided many people who have made that first step into taking control of their life.
Are you an individual who is having difficulty managing day-to-day stressors? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, constantly criticizing yourself and not so sure on how to tell that inner critic in your head to take a step back? If so, your goal could be breaking free from unhelpful thinking patterns and introducing stress management techniques. I have helped and guided many people who have made that first step into taking control of their life.
Do you feel lost or stuck, unable to achieve your goals or find your way? Let's take the journey inward to find the keys to unlocking your best self. Together, we will create a safe and empathetic environment where you can share and explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. Are you ready to embark on the experience of self discovery? Every journey begins with the first step.
Do you feel lost or stuck, unable to achieve your goals or find your way? Let's take the journey inward to find the keys to unlocking your best self. Together, we will create a safe and empathetic environment where you can share and explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. Are you ready to embark on the experience of self discovery? Every journey begins with the first step.
I am sensitive and empathetic and value the professional relationship I can build with clients. By listening to the client tell me about their lives, I strive to help the client understand their feelings better. I feel the greatest gift a therapist can give a client is to help build self-awareness. When we understand what we are feeling it is easier to understand our goals.
I am sensitive and empathetic and value the professional relationship I can build with clients. By listening to the client tell me about their lives, I strive to help the client understand their feelings better. I feel the greatest gift a therapist can give a client is to help build self-awareness. When we understand what we are feeling it is easier to understand our goals.
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Stacy Liegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, providing a safe and judgment free space to explore any of the challenges you may be facing. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and severe mental illnesses. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person centered, and strengths-based therapy. My work is guided by psychosocial theory, systems theory, and attachment theory. Together we will determine the best treatment plan in order to meet your specific needs.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, providing a safe and judgment free space to explore any of the challenges you may be facing. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and severe mental illnesses. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person centered, and strengths-based therapy. My work is guided by psychosocial theory, systems theory, and attachment theory. Together we will determine the best treatment plan in order to meet your specific needs.
Christina Lavigne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Monroe Township, NJ 08831 (Online Only)
Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
My goal is to create an environment that allows you to be comfortable, open, and to experience self-growth. We'll work together to explore your interests, needs, and goals. Then, we'll work to create lasting change. I'm particularly passionate about helping youth and young adults navigate the stressors and issues that present during transitional times in their lives.
Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
My goal is to create an environment that allows you to be comfortable, open, and to experience self-growth. We'll work together to explore your interests, needs, and goals. Then, we'll work to create lasting change. I'm particularly passionate about helping youth and young adults navigate the stressors and issues that present during transitional times in their lives.
Moonlit Path Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
I specialize in women’s mental health, particularly as this relates to: trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and borderline personality disorder.
We all have our secrets, our stories, our pasts. Through therapy, my hope is to help you find a path out of the woods and back into the light. I believe in developing skill sets and finding insight to promote healing from the myriad of difficulties that can be faced throughout one’s life.
I specialize in women’s mental health, particularly as this relates to: trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and borderline personality disorder.
We all have our secrets, our stories, our pasts. Through therapy, my hope is to help you find a path out of the woods and back into the light. I believe in developing skill sets and finding insight to promote healing from the myriad of difficulties that can be faced throughout one’s life.
Jennifer Miele
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
I am educated in suicide prevention and believe in setting protective factors for our youth and adults.
Accepting New Clients! I am aware of how challenging and frightening the initial interaction with therapy can be. Know that you are not alone in feeling this way. I have over fifteen years of experience in making my clients feel comfortable, safe, and prepared for the journey ahead. We can tackle issues that challenge your happiness and put you on the path to your most fulfilled self. My approach is client-centered and focused on you, your needs, and striking balance in your life. Utilizing tools that will be discussed in session will only help to ensure positive changes.
I am educated in suicide prevention and believe in setting protective factors for our youth and adults.
Accepting New Clients! I am aware of how challenging and frightening the initial interaction with therapy can be. Know that you are not alone in feeling this way. I have over fifteen years of experience in making my clients feel comfortable, safe, and prepared for the journey ahead. We can tackle issues that challenge your happiness and put you on the path to your most fulfilled self. My approach is client-centered and focused on you, your needs, and striking balance in your life. Utilizing tools that will be discussed in session will only help to ensure positive changes.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I assist clients in exploring and affirming their own neurodivergence, gender identity, sexual and romantic orientations, ability, and beliefs. I hold space for the “outcasts” and “outsiders” (and their special interests!). I am eager to meet with family of queer people to help provide support with coming out, transition, individuation, and creating queer community. I have a longstanding passion and practice to support the liberation, autonomy, and healing of survivors of complex trauma, abuse, sobriety, and mental and physical health struggles including suicidal ideation and chronic pain.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I assist clients in exploring and affirming their own neurodivergence, gender identity, sexual and romantic orientations, ability, and beliefs. I hold space for the “outcasts” and “outsiders” (and their special interests!). I am eager to meet with family of queer people to help provide support with coming out, transition, individuation, and creating queer community. I have a longstanding passion and practice to support the liberation, autonomy, and healing of survivors of complex trauma, abuse, sobriety, and mental and physical health struggles including suicidal ideation and chronic pain.
My ideal client is someone who wants to work on building a life worth living and freeing themselves from the heaviness of mental illness. I love to work with those that are working through trauma and those that may be coping in ineffective ways like self-harm or suicidal ideation. I enjoy working with women's issues, including histories of abuse (sexual, emotional, physical, and psychological).
My ideal client is someone who wants to work on building a life worth living and freeing themselves from the heaviness of mental illness. I love to work with those that are working through trauma and those that may be coping in ineffective ways like self-harm or suicidal ideation. I enjoy working with women's issues, including histories of abuse (sexual, emotional, physical, and psychological).
It is hard to say what my ideal client is because I believe that I am capable of working with various types of people and that each person is unique. Even with a "challenging" client, I have learned a lot and found value in the work. With that being said, my ideal client has a history of trauma that has impacted their ability to connect with others and themselves. They are struggling with body image, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety about how others are perceiving them. They want to be empowered to advocate for themselves when necessary and create a wellness routine that serves as a preventative measure for mental health problems.
It is hard to say what my ideal client is because I believe that I am capable of working with various types of people and that each person is unique. Even with a "challenging" client, I have learned a lot and found value in the work. With that being said, my ideal client has a history of trauma that has impacted their ability to connect with others and themselves. They are struggling with body image, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety about how others are perceiving them. They want to be empowered to advocate for themselves when necessary and create a wellness routine that serves as a preventative measure for mental health problems.
The ideal client recognizes the impact of their past experiences on their current life and is ready to embark on a healing journey. This individual may be struggling with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression related to traumatic events. They are motivated to engage in therapy, open to exploring new coping strategies, and willing to challenge long-held beliefs or patterns that no longer serve them.
The ideal client recognizes the impact of their past experiences on their current life and is ready to embark on a healing journey. This individual may be struggling with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression related to traumatic events. They are motivated to engage in therapy, open to exploring new coping strategies, and willing to challenge long-held beliefs or patterns that no longer serve them.
Gurpreet Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (Online Only)
People say "you are too sensitive" when you share how you feel. You don't like how you speak impulsively. Your family and heritage are important to you but there is tension. You think about your past in negative ways and it's hard to focus on the present moment. It's hard to feel relaxed in your body. At times you feel restless and at other times stiff and numb. Feeling balanced is tough.
People say "you are too sensitive" when you share how you feel. You don't like how you speak impulsively. Your family and heritage are important to you but there is tension. You think about your past in negative ways and it's hard to focus on the present moment. It's hard to feel relaxed in your body. At times you feel restless and at other times stiff and numb. Feeling balanced is tough.
Melissa Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
My name is Melissa Higgins, LCSW and I am the owner of the Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC. I enjoy treating trauma, grief/loss, complex conditions, issues with gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I am committed to the power of relationship to heal. My goal is to help help people develop relationships with themselves and others which may bring more meaning into their lives. I believe it is important to listen to the stories my clients have to tell and collaboratively help them develop more adaptive stories.
My name is Melissa Higgins, LCSW and I am the owner of the Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC. I enjoy treating trauma, grief/loss, complex conditions, issues with gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I am committed to the power of relationship to heal. My goal is to help help people develop relationships with themselves and others which may bring more meaning into their lives. I believe it is important to listen to the stories my clients have to tell and collaboratively help them develop more adaptive stories.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
Empower Your Journey: Access Quality Mental Health
LAC, LCADC
Verified Verified
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
My name is Kim Saich and I have a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services Management from University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counselor from Walden University. I have been a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) since 2021 and a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) since 2022.
My name is Kim Saich and I have a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services Management from University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counselor from Walden University. I have been a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) since 2021 and a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) since 2022.
Daniel Silitsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
I am Dan Silitsky, Ph.D. and a New Jersey Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that all individuals have the innate ability to be empowered in making informed decisions about their present situation.
It will be my privilege to offer my expertise and sensitive style to those individuals, couples and family members who wish to pursue their life's dreams without undue stress.
I am Dan Silitsky, Ph.D. and a New Jersey Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that all individuals have the innate ability to be empowered in making informed decisions about their present situation.
It will be my privilege to offer my expertise and sensitive style to those individuals, couples and family members who wish to pursue their life's dreams without undue stress.
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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.