Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Tonawanda, NY
Hello, my name is Connolly Harrigan, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and adults. I have a background in working with individuals who struggle with behavioral challenges and social/emotional barriers. I am also able to provide services for those who struggle with anxiety and depression symptoms. I also have a strong background working with individuals who struggle with substance abuse and addiction.
Hello, my name is Connolly Harrigan, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and adults. I have a background in working with individuals who struggle with behavioral challenges and social/emotional barriers. I am also able to provide services for those who struggle with anxiety and depression symptoms. I also have a strong background working with individuals who struggle with substance abuse and addiction.
Navigating through life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, whether it's grappling with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or a sense of hopelessness. Though these emotions are a natural part of the human experience, there are times when it can be beneficial to talk to someone who can help you reach a place of growth and healing. At the heart of my practice as a holistic therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they work towards their therapeutic goals.
Navigating through life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, whether it's grappling with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or a sense of hopelessness. Though these emotions are a natural part of the human experience, there are times when it can be beneficial to talk to someone who can help you reach a place of growth and healing. At the heart of my practice as a holistic therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they work towards their therapeutic goals.
I currently have openings and can get you scheduled within a week. I have 30 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. Highly experienced in working with adolescents needing to find their way through lifes challenging times. Also expertise in relationship/marital issues. I am kind, compassionate and love to help my clients make positive choices in life. I will guide you and encourage you to move on to a happier, healthier life. Anxiety, depression, self esteem, eating disorders, ADD, ADHD are just some of my expertise. You have just taken the first step to working on a happier you, be proud!
I currently have openings and can get you scheduled within a week. I have 30 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. Highly experienced in working with adolescents needing to find their way through lifes challenging times. Also expertise in relationship/marital issues. I am kind, compassionate and love to help my clients make positive choices in life. I will guide you and encourage you to move on to a happier, healthier life. Anxiety, depression, self esteem, eating disorders, ADD, ADHD are just some of my expertise. You have just taken the first step to working on a happier you, be proud!
Amy L Close
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Waitlist for new clients
We all face challenging feelings that interfere with our daily lives such as lack of motivation, hopelessness, anxiety and fear of the future. These feelings are normal, however, sometimes we need help to develop the right tools to deal with them in a healthy way. Everyone deserves to feel heard, supported and encouraged. As a holistic therapist, I can help you find ways to manage these experiences in a way that works best for you. There is no one-size fits all approach to therapy - your story is unique to you. Together, we will explore your needs and develop an individualized plan for success!
We all face challenging feelings that interfere with our daily lives such as lack of motivation, hopelessness, anxiety and fear of the future. These feelings are normal, however, sometimes we need help to develop the right tools to deal with them in a healthy way. Everyone deserves to feel heard, supported and encouraged. As a holistic therapist, I can help you find ways to manage these experiences in a way that works best for you. There is no one-size fits all approach to therapy - your story is unique to you. Together, we will explore your needs and develop an individualized plan for success!
Melissa Bell
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am Melissa owner of Embrace Mental Health! I offer a welcoming, trauma informed environment for individuals to overcome challenges they have faced in their past. I believe that every person has the skills within themselves to live the life they want. My job as the therapist is to help you foster those skills to achieve your goals.
Hello, I am Melissa owner of Embrace Mental Health! I offer a welcoming, trauma informed environment for individuals to overcome challenges they have faced in their past. I believe that every person has the skills within themselves to live the life they want. My job as the therapist is to help you foster those skills to achieve your goals.
Kaitlin Incorvia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Waitlist for new clients
Do seemingly simple things in your life cause you to react very strongly? Or have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of relationships that you are not proud of? Or maybe you just can’t let things go? Trauma therapy can help! Therapy is hard work, but the commitment to yourself and living a life you are proud of is life-changing!
Do seemingly simple things in your life cause you to react very strongly? Or have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of relationships that you are not proud of? Or maybe you just can’t let things go? Trauma therapy can help! Therapy is hard work, but the commitment to yourself and living a life you are proud of is life-changing!
With Grovers Psychological Services we provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults. We offer treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety,Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, personality disorders, conduct disorder & attention marriage & couple counseling. Our approaches include Systemic, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Problem Solution Focused Therapy. Psychological assessment includes psycho-educational, ADHD, Learning Disabilities or learning disorders like reading, comprehension or mathematical disorders, Mental Retardation (IQ and achievement), personality and bariatric surgery .
With Grovers Psychological Services we provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults. We offer treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety,Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, personality disorders, conduct disorder & attention marriage & couple counseling. Our approaches include Systemic, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Problem Solution Focused Therapy. Psychological assessment includes psycho-educational, ADHD, Learning Disabilities or learning disorders like reading, comprehension or mathematical disorders, Mental Retardation (IQ and achievement), personality and bariatric surgery .
Kathleen Calabrese
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Hi, this is Dr. Kathy Calabrese. Perhaps you have found your way to me because you know that the symptoms you are experiencing CAN improve. The combination of therapy, neurofeedback and interaction with a number of technology driven interventions will support your brain-body's ability to move from a state of dysregulation to balance. Symptoms resolve without the use of pharmaceuticals. Pain is reduced without pharmaceuticals. My overall focus includes consideration of the integration of mind/body and spirit, and a deep commitment to partnering with my clients as they embark on their healing journey.
Hi, this is Dr. Kathy Calabrese. Perhaps you have found your way to me because you know that the symptoms you are experiencing CAN improve. The combination of therapy, neurofeedback and interaction with a number of technology driven interventions will support your brain-body's ability to move from a state of dysregulation to balance. Symptoms resolve without the use of pharmaceuticals. Pain is reduced without pharmaceuticals. My overall focus includes consideration of the integration of mind/body and spirit, and a deep commitment to partnering with my clients as they embark on their healing journey.
Elizabeth Genco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Asking for help takes a tremendous amount of courage. I am currently offering online and in-person sessions. I work to provide a warm environment to put clients at ease during this process. While some people struggle with long-standing challenges, others are overwhelmed with current stressors and need to get back on track or find new paths. I work holistically to help clients find balance in their lives and draw from a number of treatment approaches. Treatment is tailor-made to help you find solutions that meet your individual needs using a strength-based model.
Asking for help takes a tremendous amount of courage. I am currently offering online and in-person sessions. I work to provide a warm environment to put clients at ease during this process. While some people struggle with long-standing challenges, others are overwhelmed with current stressors and need to get back on track or find new paths. I work holistically to help clients find balance in their lives and draw from a number of treatment approaches. Treatment is tailor-made to help you find solutions that meet your individual needs using a strength-based model.
Talking about our problems and fears can be hard. As a NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, I offer alternative techniques for people to express worries, concerns, and process past experiences that are difficult to talk about. I use a client-centered approach to address each client's individual needs. By working together in a healing process you are able to change negative thinking patterns and behaviors to live the life you or your family member deserve. I offer a non-judgmental space that combines traditional talk therapy techniques, art therapy and trauma-informed care to enhance my clients inner journey to a healthier life.
Talking about our problems and fears can be hard. As a NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, I offer alternative techniques for people to express worries, concerns, and process past experiences that are difficult to talk about. I use a client-centered approach to address each client's individual needs. By working together in a healing process you are able to change negative thinking patterns and behaviors to live the life you or your family member deserve. I offer a non-judgmental space that combines traditional talk therapy techniques, art therapy and trauma-informed care to enhance my clients inner journey to a healthier life.
David Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Making the choice to seek help can be extremely challenging and anxiety producing. Over the past 30 years, I have been committed and dedicated to helping individuals find positive ways to cope with a variety of stressors. We each experience life a little differently, and something that seems easy to handle for one person may be so difficult for another. Building a relationship is critical along with empowering you to dictate the areas that are most important for your growth and wellness. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental environment to help you best articulate how you are truly feeling.
Making the choice to seek help can be extremely challenging and anxiety producing. Over the past 30 years, I have been committed and dedicated to helping individuals find positive ways to cope with a variety of stressors. We each experience life a little differently, and something that seems easy to handle for one person may be so difficult for another. Building a relationship is critical along with empowering you to dictate the areas that are most important for your growth and wellness. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental environment to help you best articulate how you are truly feeling.
Mental health issues do not define who you are. It is something any of us can experience at any point in our lives. Maybe you're feeling depressed or anxious and cannot seem to pinpoint why. Or you might feel like the daily stress of life is becoming too much to tackle on your own. Perhaps you are even here in hopes to help someone else in your life. Counseling creates a safe place to discuss any and all mental health issues whether big or small. Talking to someone can help you gain the necessary tools to take back control over your emotions and change your behaviors in a more positive direction.
Mental health issues do not define who you are. It is something any of us can experience at any point in our lives. Maybe you're feeling depressed or anxious and cannot seem to pinpoint why. Or you might feel like the daily stress of life is becoming too much to tackle on your own. Perhaps you are even here in hopes to help someone else in your life. Counseling creates a safe place to discuss any and all mental health issues whether big or small. Talking to someone can help you gain the necessary tools to take back control over your emotions and change your behaviors in a more positive direction.
Therapy is a tool to help a person become the best version of themselves. Trauma, stress, unhealthy relationships, poor coping skills, emotional dys-regulation are all factors that contribute to being unwell. Counseling allows a person to work through those barriers and improve the way that they manage stress, find healthy ways to express emotions, work through trauma that has caused you harm, build tools to have healthy, productive, relationships with others and ultimately find alternate ways to cope with distressing events within our lives. A counselor is not only a therapist, but a guide and facilitator of growth.
Therapy is a tool to help a person become the best version of themselves. Trauma, stress, unhealthy relationships, poor coping skills, emotional dys-regulation are all factors that contribute to being unwell. Counseling allows a person to work through those barriers and improve the way that they manage stress, find healthy ways to express emotions, work through trauma that has caused you harm, build tools to have healthy, productive, relationships with others and ultimately find alternate ways to cope with distressing events within our lives. A counselor is not only a therapist, but a guide and facilitator of growth.
Christine Hines
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Tonawanda, NY 14150 (Online Only)
I am so glad you found me! Please come as you are with your scars and flaws, hopes and dreams, laughter and screams. Taking the first step to choose therapy takes strength and I am proud of you for getting started! What courage you have displayed by going against the safety of your boundaries, fighting your fears and exposing yourself. I help people change their narrative, thoughts, emotions and behaviors related to internal struggles and pain. I will gladly take that walk and journey with you, in hopes to improve coping strategies and put the discomfort in a better context.
I am so glad you found me! Please come as you are with your scars and flaws, hopes and dreams, laughter and screams. Taking the first step to choose therapy takes strength and I am proud of you for getting started! What courage you have displayed by going against the safety of your boundaries, fighting your fears and exposing yourself. I help people change their narrative, thoughts, emotions and behaviors related to internal struggles and pain. I will gladly take that walk and journey with you, in hopes to improve coping strategies and put the discomfort in a better context.
John Catalino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Feeling overwhelmed and feel your thoughts and moods run your life? And do you feel this prevents you from living life to its fullest? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (R), and have been a therapist since 2008. I can begin therapy within 1 week of your initial call! Often through sharing our thoughts and struggles with a skilled, empathetic professional, hope can be restored. Also, by learning a few key thinking strategies and other simple mental techniques, together we can reduce and eliminate the feelings of being powerless over how our minds automatically can work against us. NOTE: Couples sessions are cash only - $150.
Feeling overwhelmed and feel your thoughts and moods run your life? And do you feel this prevents you from living life to its fullest? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (R), and have been a therapist since 2008. I can begin therapy within 1 week of your initial call! Often through sharing our thoughts and struggles with a skilled, empathetic professional, hope can be restored. Also, by learning a few key thinking strategies and other simple mental techniques, together we can reduce and eliminate the feelings of being powerless over how our minds automatically can work against us. NOTE: Couples sessions are cash only - $150.
Do you feel anxious? Possibly disconnected from society? Whether due to sexuality preferences/practices, being over or under weight, symptoms of trauma or any other issues that have left you feeling not yourself, I work with you to help you be the person you want to be.I enjoy working with diverse populations and have experience working with clients from different cultures, clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, and the military community. I am interested in helping young adults and teenagers build self-esteem and work through life transitions.I do not take Medicaid managed care/Medicare plans.
Do you feel anxious? Possibly disconnected from society? Whether due to sexuality preferences/practices, being over or under weight, symptoms of trauma or any other issues that have left you feeling not yourself, I work with you to help you be the person you want to be.I enjoy working with diverse populations and have experience working with clients from different cultures, clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, and the military community. I am interested in helping young adults and teenagers build self-esteem and work through life transitions.I do not take Medicaid managed care/Medicare plans.
Glynn Couch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Whether expected or unexpected, we all go through changes or transitions in life. Have you gone through a major life change recently? Even though you may be planning and excited for this transition, that doesn't mean stress and anxiety necessarily go away. Now let's add a pandemic to the mix! This past year is a perfect example of an unexpected change that highly impacted many areas of our life. I think it's safe to say we have all had moments of panic, fear, or overwhelming anxiety triggered by COVID-19. Do you find that you are still struggling with these feelings?
Whether expected or unexpected, we all go through changes or transitions in life. Have you gone through a major life change recently? Even though you may be planning and excited for this transition, that doesn't mean stress and anxiety necessarily go away. Now let's add a pandemic to the mix! This past year is a perfect example of an unexpected change that highly impacted many areas of our life. I think it's safe to say we have all had moments of panic, fear, or overwhelming anxiety triggered by COVID-19. Do you find that you are still struggling with these feelings?
Sigmund Freud once said, “Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” For me, this quote has always encapsulated one of the most important aspects of mental health. I believe that our ability to grow comes from our ability to heal; and for us to heal we need to be able to cope with our deepest struggles. It is in the act of opening up that we make our day-to-day existence an opportunity to develop as people; it’s how we become more resilient, and in the process of being vulnerable with others, we learn to love ourselves.
Sigmund Freud once said, “Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” For me, this quote has always encapsulated one of the most important aspects of mental health. I believe that our ability to grow comes from our ability to heal; and for us to heal we need to be able to cope with our deepest struggles. It is in the act of opening up that we make our day-to-day existence an opportunity to develop as people; it’s how we become more resilient, and in the process of being vulnerable with others, we learn to love ourselves.
You viewing my profile right now means you took a very vulnerable first step to reach out for help and I applaud you for that. Being vulnerable can feel scary, but I am a believer in "great things never came from comfort zones". I have worked with a variety of populations ranging from children-adults and including things such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, substance use and addiction, behavioral disorders and other stress and conflict. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or a new attempt, I would love to be able to assist you in your journey!
You viewing my profile right now means you took a very vulnerable first step to reach out for help and I applaud you for that. Being vulnerable can feel scary, but I am a believer in "great things never came from comfort zones". I have worked with a variety of populations ranging from children-adults and including things such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, substance use and addiction, behavioral disorders and other stress and conflict. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or a new attempt, I would love to be able to assist you in your journey!
Alyssa Pepe-Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located within the village of Kenmore. I have experience in working with teens, college-aged young adults, and adults. I understand that seeking help can be difficult initially or even fear-inducing. I strive to make it a priority to create a comfortable environment to explore stressors that may be related to anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, grief and loss, or other life adjustments. I utilize a client-centered approach to provide psychotherapy incorporating skills of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located within the village of Kenmore. I have experience in working with teens, college-aged young adults, and adults. I understand that seeking help can be difficult initially or even fear-inducing. I strive to make it a priority to create a comfortable environment to explore stressors that may be related to anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, grief and loss, or other life adjustments. I utilize a client-centered approach to provide psychotherapy incorporating skills of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Solution-Focused Therapy.
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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.