Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Mahwah, NJ
Healing begins with taking time to understand your specific challenges & needs. I integrate multiple models specifically catered to your needs and values. This includes but is not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialect behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, & life coaching. I have two masters; Human Service and Counseling with the focus of marriage and family and Social Work. I’ve worked with youth in residential placement, run away youth, teens with behavioral challenges. I've provided psychotherapy to those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, mood disorders and personality disorders.
Healing begins with taking time to understand your specific challenges & needs. I integrate multiple models specifically catered to your needs and values. This includes but is not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialect behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, & life coaching. I have two masters; Human Service and Counseling with the focus of marriage and family and Social Work. I’ve worked with youth in residential placement, run away youth, teens with behavioral challenges. I've provided psychotherapy to those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, mood disorders and personality disorders.
Welcome! I am excited you are here to learn more about therapy and services I provide. In my practice, I promote empowerment and resilience. My number one goal is your personal growth and healing. I truly value creating a warm, supportive, and safe environment. I have extensive training in treating anxiety disorders and mood disorders in children, teens, and adults. Together we will build insight to your strengths, find your power, overcome challenges. increase your creative potential, build self-esteem, develop coping & problem solving skills, and improve your overall satisfaction with life.
Welcome! I am excited you are here to learn more about therapy and services I provide. In my practice, I promote empowerment and resilience. My number one goal is your personal growth and healing. I truly value creating a warm, supportive, and safe environment. I have extensive training in treating anxiety disorders and mood disorders in children, teens, and adults. Together we will build insight to your strengths, find your power, overcome challenges. increase your creative potential, build self-esteem, develop coping & problem solving skills, and improve your overall satisfaction with life.
I take a person-centered approach to treating clients. I believe in personal responsibility and choices. I believe that change is possible and support my clients along the way. I consider myself a "fellow traveler" when sitting with clients. My job is a privilege. I am also Certified Grief Counselor with many years experience. I believe grief is a fluid process that doesn't follow "stages" and everyone's path is unique.
I take a person-centered approach to treating clients. I believe in personal responsibility and choices. I believe that change is possible and support my clients along the way. I consider myself a "fellow traveler" when sitting with clients. My job is a privilege. I am also Certified Grief Counselor with many years experience. I believe grief is a fluid process that doesn't follow "stages" and everyone's path is unique.
Regina Colgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Have you heard the term “gaslighting"? Although a trendy psychological term, it’s a real phenomenon. Usually related to emotional abuse or "narcissistic abuse". Are you feeling depression and or anxiety? Do you feel like you’re in a codependent relationship? Do you question yourself and wonder why it's happening? Are you trying to manage a history of abuse, whether experienced during childhood or presently. Are you concerned about or have you been told you’re dealing with someone of narcissistic or borderline personality disorders?
Have you heard the term “gaslighting"? Although a trendy psychological term, it’s a real phenomenon. Usually related to emotional abuse or "narcissistic abuse". Are you feeling depression and or anxiety? Do you feel like you’re in a codependent relationship? Do you question yourself and wonder why it's happening? Are you trying to manage a history of abuse, whether experienced during childhood or presently. Are you concerned about or have you been told you’re dealing with someone of narcissistic or borderline personality disorders?
I gravitate to working with people who think a lot, which often translated to intellectuals or perfectionists. I find meaning in supporting clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, overthinking, and especially children and adolescents. I believe that a warm, trusting relationship is what heals us. When we feel seen, and our voices are heard, we are able to be who we are meant to be. Once I get to understand my client's goals and desires, I am able to work together with my client to help them be their best selves.
I gravitate to working with people who think a lot, which often translated to intellectuals or perfectionists. I find meaning in supporting clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, overthinking, and especially children and adolescents. I believe that a warm, trusting relationship is what heals us. When we feel seen, and our voices are heard, we are able to be who we are meant to be. Once I get to understand my client's goals and desires, I am able to work together with my client to help them be their best selves.
Jasmen Mantashian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mahwah, NJ 07430
We often hear that healing and growth is not linear. Working on ourselves and our relationships is an ongoing process with its ups and downs. Just when we think we're out of the woods, life reminds us of its unpredictability. If life is consistently inconsistent, how can we best adjust, work towards acceptance, and reduce our suffering? Our willingness to work towards self improvement can shift like the wind and when our motivation and energy dwindles, so does our trust in ourselves and those around us. As fear, anxiety, sadness, and even hopelessness settles in, tackling simple tasks seems unattainable.
We often hear that healing and growth is not linear. Working on ourselves and our relationships is an ongoing process with its ups and downs. Just when we think we're out of the woods, life reminds us of its unpredictability. If life is consistently inconsistent, how can we best adjust, work towards acceptance, and reduce our suffering? Our willingness to work towards self improvement can shift like the wind and when our motivation and energy dwindles, so does our trust in ourselves and those around us. As fear, anxiety, sadness, and even hopelessness settles in, tackling simple tasks seems unattainable.
I am profoundly dedicated to empowering adolescents, young adults, and families by enhancing their coping strategies, addressing anxiety and depression, navigating executive functioning challenges, managing peer relationships, and fostering better family communication. I firmly believe in the transformative power of mindfulness strategies to improve both mental and physical health. Moreover, I am unwavering in my commitment to creating a nurturing environment for LGBTQ+ youth, where they can freely explore their identities, experience acceptance, and develop resilient strategies to overcome the specific obstacles they face.
I am profoundly dedicated to empowering adolescents, young adults, and families by enhancing their coping strategies, addressing anxiety and depression, navigating executive functioning challenges, managing peer relationships, and fostering better family communication. I firmly believe in the transformative power of mindfulness strategies to improve both mental and physical health. Moreover, I am unwavering in my commitment to creating a nurturing environment for LGBTQ+ youth, where they can freely explore their identities, experience acceptance, and develop resilient strategies to overcome the specific obstacles they face.
Alaina Magrini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mahwah, NJ 07430 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life can be full of unknowns and what-ifs. Some days you feel great while others you can barely function. Often there is no rhyme or reason to how you feel leading to confusion and frustration. Maybe you're moving through days questioning yourself and your choices leaving you exhausted. Major life transitions can spike emotions that are hard to make sense of but you do not have to figure any of it out alone. You should never settle for not being your best self! It’s time you find peace while gaining perspective.
Life can be full of unknowns and what-ifs. Some days you feel great while others you can barely function. Often there is no rhyme or reason to how you feel leading to confusion and frustration. Maybe you're moving through days questioning yourself and your choices leaving you exhausted. Major life transitions can spike emotions that are hard to make sense of but you do not have to figure any of it out alone. You should never settle for not being your best self! It’s time you find peace while gaining perspective.
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Angela Prestifilippo
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Online Only)
While everyone is facing challenging times based on many circumstances that life is presenting, its important to know that you are not alone. Often times, we have difficulty coping with life stressors. That can result in becoming withdrawn, experience difficulty in relationships, or face increased anxiety. I believe that our experiences from birth, adolescents years, and into our adult life have a tremendous impact on our worldview. My approach involves collaborating with my clients to explore the impact of past experiences in order to develop the healthy coping skills needed to face life's challenges.
While everyone is facing challenging times based on many circumstances that life is presenting, its important to know that you are not alone. Often times, we have difficulty coping with life stressors. That can result in becoming withdrawn, experience difficulty in relationships, or face increased anxiety. I believe that our experiences from birth, adolescents years, and into our adult life have a tremendous impact on our worldview. My approach involves collaborating with my clients to explore the impact of past experiences in order to develop the healthy coping skills needed to face life's challenges.
I work with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, couples in crisis, professional dilemmas, parenting issues and more. I also specialize in coping with pain, fatigue, insomnia, and chronic illness including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and fibromyalgia.
I work with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, couples in crisis, professional dilemmas, parenting issues and more. I also specialize in coping with pain, fatigue, insomnia, and chronic illness including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and fibromyalgia.
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Jason Berenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ramsey, NJ 07446
I believe all of us have an inbuilt propensity for healing and personal growth. As a psychotherapist, I consider my main task as helping you in removing barriers in order for you to reach your fullest potential. I strive not only to aid in allieviating symptoms and emotional pain, but to join in on a journey with you for long-standing individual change. You may currently feel stuck and view change as a daunting and arduous task. I strive to create an inviting and safe environment through my sense of humor, compassion, and encouragement.
I believe all of us have an inbuilt propensity for healing and personal growth. As a psychotherapist, I consider my main task as helping you in removing barriers in order for you to reach your fullest potential. I strive not only to aid in allieviating symptoms and emotional pain, but to join in on a journey with you for long-standing individual change. You may currently feel stuck and view change as a daunting and arduous task. I strive to create an inviting and safe environment through my sense of humor, compassion, and encouragement.
Monarch Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Ramsey, NJ 07446
My name is Kaitlynn Azner. I am a licensed social worker, licensed certified alcohol and drug counselor, and certified clinical supervisor; additionally, I am certified in trauma and dialectical behavioral therapy. I am committed to providing evidence-based interventions to empower clients to overcome obstacles and break patterns in order to reach their deepest potential and serenity. I am a strong, passionate practitioner whose desire to aid those suffering from substance use and mental illness to achieve wellness and stability stems from having lived experiences in my field of practice.
My name is Kaitlynn Azner. I am a licensed social worker, licensed certified alcohol and drug counselor, and certified clinical supervisor; additionally, I am certified in trauma and dialectical behavioral therapy. I am committed to providing evidence-based interventions to empower clients to overcome obstacles and break patterns in order to reach their deepest potential and serenity. I am a strong, passionate practitioner whose desire to aid those suffering from substance use and mental illness to achieve wellness and stability stems from having lived experiences in my field of practice.
Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Are you at a pivotal moment in your life, sensing the need for change? Perhaps you are amidst a landscape of uncertainty, yearning for clarity and direction. Together, we can navigate this terrain of transformation, drawing upon the tools of therapy to illuminate the path ahead. Let's embark on this journey together, unraveling the layers of your experience and uncovering the roots of any feelings of stagnation or being stuck. Through our collaboration, we can cultivate a space for growth, healing, and profound personal evolution."
Are you at a pivotal moment in your life, sensing the need for change? Perhaps you are amidst a landscape of uncertainty, yearning for clarity and direction. Together, we can navigate this terrain of transformation, drawing upon the tools of therapy to illuminate the path ahead. Let's embark on this journey together, unraveling the layers of your experience and uncovering the roots of any feelings of stagnation or being stuck. Through our collaboration, we can cultivate a space for growth, healing, and profound personal evolution."
Blerta Bena
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Online Only)
I value working with clients from different age groups, gender, and cultural backgrounds. I am highly skilled in individual therapy. I possess extensive experience working with clients who have experienced severe trauma, abuse, and substance abuse dependence. In addition, I have had great success working with clients who are diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders. I find an integrative treatment approach works best. I like to explore how past experiences affect the clients' present lives. The goal is for clients to experience growth and more satisfying lives.
I value working with clients from different age groups, gender, and cultural backgrounds. I am highly skilled in individual therapy. I possess extensive experience working with clients who have experienced severe trauma, abuse, and substance abuse dependence. In addition, I have had great success working with clients who are diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders. I find an integrative treatment approach works best. I like to explore how past experiences affect the clients' present lives. The goal is for clients to experience growth and more satisfying lives.
As a licensed psychologist for 17 years, I'm devoted to the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I've worked in various medical and educational settings and am licensed in NJ, NY and FL. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders, including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, school refusal, divorce, adolescent issues, & behavior disorders. I am skilled in psychological testing of children, adolescents, and their families and conduct psychoeducational evaluations for school placement. I am available for in-person and virtual sessions.
As a licensed psychologist for 17 years, I'm devoted to the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I've worked in various medical and educational settings and am licensed in NJ, NY and FL. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders, including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, school refusal, divorce, adolescent issues, & behavior disorders. I am skilled in psychological testing of children, adolescents, and their families and conduct psychoeducational evaluations for school placement. I am available for in-person and virtual sessions.
Joe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working at a group practice called Inspire Wellness LLC. Joe has experience providing individual/family/group therapy to clients ages of 6 and 58, specializing in working individually with teens and young adults. He has experience with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, grief/loss, chronic COVID-19 symptoms, and life transitions. Joe utilizes an integrative approach drawing from multiple modalities of therapy such as CBT, Person-Centered, Existentialism and more.
Joe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working at a group practice called Inspire Wellness LLC. Joe has experience providing individual/family/group therapy to clients ages of 6 and 58, specializing in working individually with teens and young adults. He has experience with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, grief/loss, chronic COVID-19 symptoms, and life transitions. Joe utilizes an integrative approach drawing from multiple modalities of therapy such as CBT, Person-Centered, Existentialism and more.
Lance Stern LCSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
I am a licensed Board Certified psychotherapist, regarded as intuitive, patient and kind. My diverse professional background in combination with my lifelong dedication to guiding others through emotional challenges has informed my unique empathetic approach to psychotherapy. I understand that most issues lie deep and it takes time for clients to work them through to find lasting relief. However, others might only need short term treatment, then I will address presenting problems to offer more immediate relief. My goal is to assist each client in finding comfort, perspective, stability and strategies to resolve inner conflicts.
I am a licensed Board Certified psychotherapist, regarded as intuitive, patient and kind. My diverse professional background in combination with my lifelong dedication to guiding others through emotional challenges has informed my unique empathetic approach to psychotherapy. I understand that most issues lie deep and it takes time for clients to work them through to find lasting relief. However, others might only need short term treatment, then I will address presenting problems to offer more immediate relief. My goal is to assist each client in finding comfort, perspective, stability and strategies to resolve inner conflicts.
People's lives are shaped not as much by their experiences but rather by how they perceive their experiences. "When we change how we look at things, the things we look at change" Wayne Dyer. By expanding what is assumed, expected or believed people become able to change how they experience life. As thinking changes for the positive even challenges can be experienced as an opportunity for growth. Experience includes clinical supervisor for adolescent inpatient program, developed and coordinated adolescent partial hospital program, clinician for adult and adolescent intensive outpatient group for addiction and psychiatric issues.
People's lives are shaped not as much by their experiences but rather by how they perceive their experiences. "When we change how we look at things, the things we look at change" Wayne Dyer. By expanding what is assumed, expected or believed people become able to change how they experience life. As thinking changes for the positive even challenges can be experienced as an opportunity for growth. Experience includes clinical supervisor for adolescent inpatient program, developed and coordinated adolescent partial hospital program, clinician for adult and adolescent intensive outpatient group for addiction and psychiatric issues.
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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.