Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Wharton, NJ
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Nikki Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wharton, NJ 07885 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My ultimate aim is to teach clients to become their own therapist. I facilitate self-reflection to gain insight into maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I foster self-compassion, coping skills, and mental fortitude in facing stressors, problems, and crises. I believe in empowering clients to make positive changes beyond the near future and build resilience in facing challenges for a lifetime.
My ultimate aim is to teach clients to become their own therapist. I facilitate self-reflection to gain insight into maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I foster self-compassion, coping skills, and mental fortitude in facing stressors, problems, and crises. I believe in empowering clients to make positive changes beyond the near future and build resilience in facing challenges for a lifetime.
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Wellness Therapeutics, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wharton, NJ 07885
Create the life you love! Now accepting new clients. Working from a client-centered approach, one’s focus is dedicated to truly meeting the client's needs. Through a side by side journey of self-exploration, I strive to assist my clients in experiencing a sense of wholeness and stability.
Create the life you love! Now accepting new clients. Working from a client-centered approach, one’s focus is dedicated to truly meeting the client's needs. Through a side by side journey of self-exploration, I strive to assist my clients in experiencing a sense of wholeness and stability.
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Prismatic Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, ACS, ATCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wharton, NJ 07885
Hi! My name is Brittany Wolfson (she/her/hers), I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist and founder of Prismatic Counseling Services (PCS). I use a blend of talk therapy, art therapy and DBT skills to meet your needs in therapy. I value creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients who are struggling with anxiety, negative self-talk and maladaptive behaviors. I primarily work with LGBTQIA+ clients exploring self and/or gender identity, who want to incorporate DBT skills and want to start working in a creative environment for further exploration.
Hi! My name is Brittany Wolfson (she/her/hers), I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist and founder of Prismatic Counseling Services (PCS). I use a blend of talk therapy, art therapy and DBT skills to meet your needs in therapy. I value creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients who are struggling with anxiety, negative self-talk and maladaptive behaviors. I primarily work with LGBTQIA+ clients exploring self and/or gender identity, who want to incorporate DBT skills and want to start working in a creative environment for further exploration.
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My New Days Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wharton, NJ 07885
At My New Days Counseling, Dahiana aims to collaborate with you on creating balance in your mental health journey. If you seek to start new days, reach self-actualization, self-discovery or explore alternative ways of thriving in your environment, Dahiana is an appropriate match! At My New Days, planning for balanced self-care practices is a main goal along with increasing your emotional intelligence to incorporate your support systems, connections, experiences, and responses. If you face experiences with adoption, life transitions, trauma, stress, emotional or behavioral challenges, Dahiana can help start your New Days!
At My New Days Counseling, Dahiana aims to collaborate with you on creating balance in your mental health journey. If you seek to start new days, reach self-actualization, self-discovery or explore alternative ways of thriving in your environment, Dahiana is an appropriate match! At My New Days, planning for balanced self-care practices is a main goal along with increasing your emotional intelligence to incorporate your support systems, connections, experiences, and responses. If you face experiences with adoption, life transitions, trauma, stress, emotional or behavioral challenges, Dahiana can help start your New Days!
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Jaynay C. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Freedom, NJ 07970 (Online Only)
If you found me, then I know you're doing your best to support your teenager or the teenager in your life through challenging circumstances. You've found the right therapist to help you to support them. I'm also going to help keep your teen navigate their experiences to learn skills to help them cope and manage their emotional wellness. With so many touchpoints, I believe it is critical to help teenagers create an informed decision-making self-compass to avoid self-inflicted harm, which can include self-mutilation, isolation, suicidal thoughts, and more.
If you found me, then I know you're doing your best to support your teenager or the teenager in your life through challenging circumstances. You've found the right therapist to help you to support them. I'm also going to help keep your teen navigate their experiences to learn skills to help them cope and manage their emotional wellness. With so many touchpoints, I believe it is critical to help teenagers create an informed decision-making self-compass to avoid self-inflicted harm, which can include self-mutilation, isolation, suicidal thoughts, and more.
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Samantha Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
I specialize in working with people who experience anxiety, depression or trauma symptoms. I am also further trained in supporting suicidal and self-harming behaviors. I tend to work best with clients who are big thinkers and deep feelers.
I specialize in working with people who experience anxiety, depression or trauma symptoms. I am also further trained in supporting suicidal and self-harming behaviors. I tend to work best with clients who are big thinkers and deep feelers.
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Kelly M. Bossard and Walk the Talk Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and we need a hand to regain our footing. I am a clinical social worker specializing in trauma and serious mental illness. I offer support for people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, PTSD, or suicidal thoughts and looking for a path forward. I've learned that healing is a journey of many steps, each one significant and personal. I enjoy working with diverse populations and my practice is anti-oppressive and gender-affirming.
Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and we need a hand to regain our footing. I am a clinical social worker specializing in trauma and serious mental illness. I offer support for people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, PTSD, or suicidal thoughts and looking for a path forward. I've learned that healing is a journey of many steps, each one significant and personal. I enjoy working with diverse populations and my practice is anti-oppressive and gender-affirming.
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Kim Traina-Nolan
Art Therapist, MA, LPAT, LCAT, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boonton, NJ 07005
Hi I’m Kim Traina-Nolan I help anxious, depressed and insecure teens explore overwhelming emotion and maladaptive behaviors through Art psychotherapy so they can feel confident enough ‘to say everything’ and grow strong emotionally. I do my best work with teens who struggle with poor self image, who are experiencing conflict in relationships and who want to end self defeating or suicidal thoughts and self injurious behaviors.
Hi I’m Kim Traina-Nolan I help anxious, depressed and insecure teens explore overwhelming emotion and maladaptive behaviors through Art psychotherapy so they can feel confident enough ‘to say everything’ and grow strong emotionally. I do my best work with teens who struggle with poor self image, who are experiencing conflict in relationships and who want to end self defeating or suicidal thoughts and self injurious behaviors.
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Clinical depression, anxiety, grief, social skills problems, and suicide prevention.
Assistance in full emotional health serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. Severe familial conflict, depression and anxiety, and trauma related disorders. Attentional and disruptive behavior disorders. Forensic psychological services and assessment. A Cognitive-Behavioral approach is emphasized.
Clinical depression, anxiety, grief, social skills problems, and suicide prevention.
Assistance in full emotional health serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. Severe familial conflict, depression and anxiety, and trauma related disorders. Attentional and disruptive behavior disorders. Forensic psychological services and assessment. A Cognitive-Behavioral approach is emphasized.
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Emotional suffering can be unbearable. It doesn't have to last forever...I use multiple approaches and methods to help people feel better and manage their behavior, emotions, and relationships. I challenge you to "take control of your life." I am a clinical psychologist extensively trained in individual and group therapies. I have particular expertise and experience with individuals who suffer from depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma, violence, and substance abuse. I also have extensive experience in forensic psychology, conduct forensic assessments, and have served as an expert witness in numerous legal matters.
Emotional suffering can be unbearable. It doesn't have to last forever...I use multiple approaches and methods to help people feel better and manage their behavior, emotions, and relationships. I challenge you to "take control of your life." I am a clinical psychologist extensively trained in individual and group therapies. I have particular expertise and experience with individuals who suffer from depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma, violence, and substance abuse. I also have extensive experience in forensic psychology, conduct forensic assessments, and have served as an expert witness in numerous legal matters.
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Mary L. Amato Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Online Only)
I have experience working with an array of issues that stem from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, adjustment disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation, attachment issues and parenting skills.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with multiple years of experience helping adolescent and young adults manage life stressors. I understand the difficulty that comes with balancing all of life endeavors. Sometimes you just need a non-bias party to talk things through with. I am here to help you develop a more positive, confident, healthier and happier lifestyle. I utilize solution focused therapy approach in partnership with a strengths perspective to guide my practice. I specialize in working with adolescents and their families, as well as young adults. I aim to help individuals work through a magnitude of problems.
I have experience working with an array of issues that stem from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, adjustment disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation, attachment issues and parenting skills.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with multiple years of experience helping adolescent and young adults manage life stressors. I understand the difficulty that comes with balancing all of life endeavors. Sometimes you just need a non-bias party to talk things through with. I am here to help you develop a more positive, confident, healthier and happier lifestyle. I utilize solution focused therapy approach in partnership with a strengths perspective to guide my practice. I specialize in working with adolescents and their families, as well as young adults. I aim to help individuals work through a magnitude of problems.
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Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Succasunna, NJ 07876
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who graduated from Rutgers University. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults ranging from the ages of 6-30. I have worked with clients in partial hospitalization programs, schools, outpatient, and telehealth settings. I specialize in supporting clients manage and overcome anxiety, depression, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, grief, and life transitions by using cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based, and person-in-environment modalities.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who graduated from Rutgers University. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults ranging from the ages of 6-30. I have worked with clients in partial hospitalization programs, schools, outpatient, and telehealth settings. I specialize in supporting clients manage and overcome anxiety, depression, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, grief, and life transitions by using cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based, and person-in-environment modalities.
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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.
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My ideal client is someone who recognizes the impact of past traumas, struggles with anxiety, and is dealing with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This individual is courageous and ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. With the assistance of a therapist, my ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of healing and progression. My ideal client understands that the journey may be tough, but as a team we will help them progress into becoming the person they have always dreamed of being.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the impact of past traumas, struggles with anxiety, and is dealing with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This individual is courageous and ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. With the assistance of a therapist, my ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of healing and progression. My ideal client understands that the journey may be tough, but as a team we will help them progress into becoming the person they have always dreamed of being.
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My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.
My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.
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Charlene Armstrong Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Denville, NJ 07834 (Online Only)
Trauma results from experiencing distressing events that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope. This can leave them feeling helpless, hopeless, and emotionally out of control. Trauma impacts both the mind and body, and can manifest in various ways, including flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, and difficulties with relationships. It often disrupts daily functioning and overall well-being. I specialize in helping individuals overcome trauma and build resilience. I am passionate about providing a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Trauma results from experiencing distressing events that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope. This can leave them feeling helpless, hopeless, and emotionally out of control. Trauma impacts both the mind and body, and can manifest in various ways, including flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, and difficulties with relationships. It often disrupts daily functioning and overall well-being. I specialize in helping individuals overcome trauma and build resilience. I am passionate about providing a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
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Hello, I'm Eileen DeFuria, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe in the importance of understanding our behaviors and working together with clients to facilitate positive changes in their lives. I strongly believe in the power of collaboration and view therapy as a partnership between the client and myself.
Hello, I'm Eileen DeFuria, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe in the importance of understanding our behaviors and working together with clients to facilitate positive changes in their lives. I strongly believe in the power of collaboration and view therapy as a partnership between the client and myself.
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Dorothy Buznitsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for all of my clients. As a psychotherapist, I believe the most influential vehicle in supporting and helping my clients exists within my clients and is accessed through our therapeutic relationship. I hold all clients in a positive regard and aim to help clients identify and use their own strengths to solve their personal struggles. Let's face it, we all go through periods of self-doubt and high stress. To struggle is human.
It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for all of my clients. As a psychotherapist, I believe the most influential vehicle in supporting and helping my clients exists within my clients and is accessed through our therapeutic relationship. I hold all clients in a positive regard and aim to help clients identify and use their own strengths to solve their personal struggles. Let's face it, we all go through periods of self-doubt and high stress. To struggle is human.
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My therapeutic approach emphasizes creating collaborative relationships with all my clients while teaching flexible problem-solving skills in life. Above all else, I work to help people tolerate distressing life events and create a sense of empowerment in their lives. I treat individuals with most major psychiatric diagnoses including: mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, and chronic problems in areas of work, school, family, peer or love relationships
My therapeutic approach emphasizes creating collaborative relationships with all my clients while teaching flexible problem-solving skills in life. Above all else, I work to help people tolerate distressing life events and create a sense of empowerment in their lives. I treat individuals with most major psychiatric diagnoses including: mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, and chronic problems in areas of work, school, family, peer or love relationships
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Baker Street Behavioral Health, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, ANP-BC, MD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
In Person Sessions Available - We are a practice of high-quality clinicians who treat all ages, from childhood through older adulthood. Our clinicians incorporate a whole-person approach into each service we provide. Our unique, comprehensive programs are designed to improve overall health and well-being. Our clinicians emphasize the use of traditional, cutting-edge, and empirically supported therapies. Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Medication Management, Neuropsychological Assessment, and Occupational Therapy Appointments are now available. Multiple offices are located throughout NJ with virtual appointments also available.
In Person Sessions Available - We are a practice of high-quality clinicians who treat all ages, from childhood through older adulthood. Our clinicians incorporate a whole-person approach into each service we provide. Our unique, comprehensive programs are designed to improve overall health and well-being. Our clinicians emphasize the use of traditional, cutting-edge, and empirically supported therapies. Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Medication Management, Neuropsychological Assessment, and Occupational Therapy Appointments are now available. Multiple offices are located throughout NJ with virtual appointments also available.
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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.