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Marcie Brooks
Counselor, MA, LPCC, EMDR, Brainsp
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
I believe in empowering clients to make healthy choices, learn skills to overcome anxiety, and fears and create positive relationships. I use EMDR and Brainspotting to assist in the healing process, work through depression, and make fundamental changes for a greater sense of calm and well being.
I believe in empowering clients to make healthy choices, learn skills to overcome anxiety, and fears and create positive relationships. I use EMDR and Brainspotting to assist in the healing process, work through depression, and make fundamental changes for a greater sense of calm and well being.
(505) 384-6483 View (505) 384-6483

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Central New Mexico Counseling Services
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Central New Mexico Counseling Services is staffed by ten therapist (master level and/or PhD), New Mexico licensed with the training and credentials to provide therapeutic services for children (4 to 12), teens (13 to 16), young adults (17 to 21), adults, and seniors. We partner with local medical professionals to provide medication management and referral services. CNMCS is conveniently located at the first stop light just east of highway 314. We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions and concerns. Contact us at 505-565-9496.
Central New Mexico Counseling Services is staffed by ten therapist (master level and/or PhD), New Mexico licensed with the training and credentials to provide therapeutic services for children (4 to 12), teens (13 to 16), young adults (17 to 21), adults, and seniors. We partner with local medical professionals to provide medication management and referral services. CNMCS is conveniently located at the first stop light just east of highway 314. We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions and concerns. Contact us at 505-565-9496.
(505) 465-4873 View (505) 465-4873
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Marjie L Montaño
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, CPHQ, CGRS
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87109  (Online Only)
I love helping people make changes in their lives. Change can be very challenging whether it is a change you have to make or one that you choose such as leaving a relationship, changing jobs or moving. Although difficult, making changes can be very liberating and satisfying. You may be forced to go beyond your comfort zone and face difficult challenges on the way to changing your life but you will be stronger and wiser at the end. I will be there to support you as you change and grow and become a better, happier and healthier you.
I love helping people make changes in their lives. Change can be very challenging whether it is a change you have to make or one that you choose such as leaving a relationship, changing jobs or moving. Although difficult, making changes can be very liberating and satisfying. You may be forced to go beyond your comfort zone and face difficult challenges on the way to changing your life but you will be stronger and wiser at the end. I will be there to support you as you change and grow and become a better, happier and healthier you.
(505) 672-5015 View (505) 672-5015

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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.