Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Chalfont, PA

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Christina Carson-Sacco
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chalfont, PA 18914
I believe that a good match between the client and therapist is key to therapeutic success. My approach is very straight-forward and down-to-earth. I help individuals, couples and families build the skills needed to overcome emotional challenges, relationship difficulties and to move through life changes, creating healthier lives. I assist families having difficulty relating to one another, through parenting strategies or a couples focus. I have expertise working with divorced families, adolescents, anxiety/depression, and school challenges. I have experience with dysautonomia disorders. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
I believe that a good match between the client and therapist is key to therapeutic success. My approach is very straight-forward and down-to-earth. I help individuals, couples and families build the skills needed to overcome emotional challenges, relationship difficulties and to move through life changes, creating healthier lives. I assist families having difficulty relating to one another, through parenting strategies or a couples focus. I have expertise working with divorced families, adolescents, anxiety/depression, and school challenges. I have experience with dysautonomia disorders. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
(215) 352-5666 View (215) 352-5666
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Anastasia J. Checchio
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
As a therapist, my greatest passion lies in getting to know each unique person who comes through my practice. It is my belief that success in therapy hinges on a strong therapeutic alliance, built upon a foundation of authenticity, openness, and sincere connection. To achieve this, I bring a genuine, direct, and dynamic approach to therapy, enriched by my warm, down-to-earth, and colorful demeanor. I strive to create an environment that is supportive, trusting, and fun for my clients to explore and grow in the areas that matter most to them.
As a therapist, my greatest passion lies in getting to know each unique person who comes through my practice. It is my belief that success in therapy hinges on a strong therapeutic alliance, built upon a foundation of authenticity, openness, and sincere connection. To achieve this, I bring a genuine, direct, and dynamic approach to therapy, enriched by my warm, down-to-earth, and colorful demeanor. I strive to create an environment that is supportive, trusting, and fun for my clients to explore and grow in the areas that matter most to them.
(215) 970-2910 View (215) 970-2910
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Stacey Gagliano
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
I practice both flexibility and adaptability in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and finding the evidenced-based approach that will best resonate with their experiences. I provide therapy and evaluation services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. With evaluations/assessment, I seek to help my client learn and understand their own strengths first and foremost. I enjoy helping families to modify their communication styles with one another in order to ensure that all parties feel heard and improve their relationships overall.
I practice both flexibility and adaptability in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and finding the evidenced-based approach that will best resonate with their experiences. I provide therapy and evaluation services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. With evaluations/assessment, I seek to help my client learn and understand their own strengths first and foremost. I enjoy helping families to modify their communication styles with one another in order to ensure that all parties feel heard and improve their relationships overall.
(215) 798-5467 View (215) 798-5467
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Jamie Berg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chalfont, PA 18914
My clinical experience as a psychologist includes addressing issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety and OCD, disordered eating, emotional difficulties, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I strongly believe that empowering my clients through learning skills to address these problems is the key to successful therapy. I also incorporate your personal values into skill building to emphasize the importance of living a value-driven life. Change is possible, suffering does not have to last forever, and it is possible to get fulfillment out of life, regardless of the circumstances.
My clinical experience as a psychologist includes addressing issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety and OCD, disordered eating, emotional difficulties, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I strongly believe that empowering my clients through learning skills to address these problems is the key to successful therapy. I also incorporate your personal values into skill building to emphasize the importance of living a value-driven life. Change is possible, suffering does not have to last forever, and it is possible to get fulfillment out of life, regardless of the circumstances.
(215) 883-9981 View (215) 883-9981
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Marsha Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
I specialize in issues related to sexual trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, parenting issues, marital infidelity and conflict, domestic violence and coercive abuse in relationships, grief, managing stress, managing chronic pain/illness, spiritual concerns and relationship issues. In addition, I also utilize Prepare Enrich resources for premarital counseling services. My counseling style is insight-oriented and psychodynamic, drawing from the individual's story to reveal patterns that may be prohibiting healthy relating.
I specialize in issues related to sexual trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, parenting issues, marital infidelity and conflict, domestic violence and coercive abuse in relationships, grief, managing stress, managing chronic pain/illness, spiritual concerns and relationship issues. In addition, I also utilize Prepare Enrich resources for premarital counseling services. My counseling style is insight-oriented and psychodynamic, drawing from the individual's story to reveal patterns that may be prohibiting healthy relating.
(215) 515-8726 View (215) 515-8726
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Springfield Psychological of North Wales
Psychologist
Not Verified Not Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
(610) 544-2110 View (610) 544-2110
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Mary V Shull
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you feeling you lack meaning and purpose in life? Do you feel isolated and lonely? Have you ever experienced sexual or emotional abuse only to be told never to tell anyone? Have you experienced the loss of a child or loved one? Are you struggling in your closest relationships? I can help you work through these issues. As a compassionate and skillful therapist I have helped many client's move from a place where they felt stuck and hopeless to a place where they find life meaningful again. Let me help you live!
Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you feeling you lack meaning and purpose in life? Do you feel isolated and lonely? Have you ever experienced sexual or emotional abuse only to be told never to tell anyone? Have you experienced the loss of a child or loved one? Are you struggling in your closest relationships? I can help you work through these issues. As a compassionate and skillful therapist I have helped many client's move from a place where they felt stuck and hopeless to a place where they find life meaningful again. Let me help you live!
(215) 326-9978 View (215) 326-9978
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Jacqueline Bardyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chalfont, PA 18914
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-focused, yet tailored to each client. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and insightful environment in order to help individuals work through their stressors.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-focused, yet tailored to each client. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and insightful environment in order to help individuals work through their stressors.
(267) 214-9055 View (267) 214-9055
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Larry Caldwell
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
Managing emotional stress related to personal problems, relationships, or work can frequently be a difficult challenge. As a psychologist with extensive experience, I have successfully helped adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with emotional stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Through personalized counseling, I can help you resolve the problems causing you emotional stress, improve personal relationships, increase self-esteem, and develop successful strategies for coping with life’s problems and challenges.
Managing emotional stress related to personal problems, relationships, or work can frequently be a difficult challenge. As a psychologist with extensive experience, I have successfully helped adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with emotional stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Through personalized counseling, I can help you resolve the problems causing you emotional stress, improve personal relationships, increase self-esteem, and develop successful strategies for coping with life’s problems and challenges.
(267) 382-4019 View (267) 382-4019
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Shannon Minnick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chalfont, PA 18914
Over the past 19 years, I have worked with hundreds of adolescents in area community mental health agencies and as a visiting school counselor, and am now offering services privately, specializing in young adults, adolescents, parenting, & women's issues. I help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parent-child relationships, peer issues, and self-esteem. I treat all of my clients with positive regard, warmth, and kindness. My approach is strengths based and holistic, incorporating evidenced based interventions. I want you to feel free and safe to talk about whatever you would like to in my office.
Over the past 19 years, I have worked with hundreds of adolescents in area community mental health agencies and as a visiting school counselor, and am now offering services privately, specializing in young adults, adolescents, parenting, & women's issues. I help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parent-child relationships, peer issues, and self-esteem. I treat all of my clients with positive regard, warmth, and kindness. My approach is strengths based and holistic, incorporating evidenced based interventions. I want you to feel free and safe to talk about whatever you would like to in my office.
(215) 608-6227 View (215) 608-6227
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Bri Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
I provide counseling to children and adolescents ages 10+ as well as adults. My focus includes trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, family and other stressors related to trauma, attachment and general life adjustments. I am passionate about helping my clients find healing, offering a supportive space for their journey.
I provide counseling to children and adolescents ages 10+ as well as adults. My focus includes trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, family and other stressors related to trauma, attachment and general life adjustments. I am passionate about helping my clients find healing, offering a supportive space for their journey.
(267) 214-2707 View (267) 214-2707

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Bucks LGBTQ Center
Psychologist, LPC, MPH, CAADC, CEDS, CCTp
Verified Verified
Buckingham, PA 18912
We are a multi-disciplinary treatment team with experience in: trauma, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, self-harm, trauma, bullying, addiction, suicide assessment and mood disorders.
Located in Newtown & Buckingham PA, Bucks LGBTQ Center is an affirming, safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families. We provide Masters and Doctoral level therapeutic support, professional educational trainings, and community events. Many of our providers have lived experience in the queer community in addition to extensive clinical training. Our providers specialize in working with transgender and gender expansive clients. We follow WPATH standards of care.
We are a multi-disciplinary treatment team with experience in: trauma, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, self-harm, trauma, bullying, addiction, suicide assessment and mood disorders.
Located in Newtown & Buckingham PA, Bucks LGBTQ Center is an affirming, safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families. We provide Masters and Doctoral level therapeutic support, professional educational trainings, and community events. Many of our providers have lived experience in the queer community in addition to extensive clinical training. Our providers specialize in working with transgender and gender expansive clients. We follow WPATH standards of care.
(267) 281-1925 View (267) 281-1925
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Morgan Fienman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18902  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Morgan! I'm happy you're here and taking the next steps in caring for your mental health. By day, I am a K-12 Certified School Counselor. My role includes individual and group counseling, suicide and threat assessment, truancy counseling and intervention, and crisis response management.
Hi, I'm Morgan! I'm happy you're here and taking the next steps in caring for your mental health. By day, I am a K-12 Certified School Counselor. My role includes individual and group counseling, suicide and threat assessment, truancy counseling and intervention, and crisis response management.
(484) 749-9059 View (484) 749-9059
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Dottie Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC, CGCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckingham, PA 18912
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings. My specialties include trauma issues, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss. Trauma is not specific to violence but results from experiences such as death of family members/friends, chronic and acute illness, animal attacks, natural disasters, dealing with suicide, separation from parents, divorce, domestic violence and war. I work with active duty military, veterans and first responders and their families, engaging EMDR, Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and Brain Spotting.
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings. My specialties include trauma issues, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss. Trauma is not specific to violence but results from experiences such as death of family members/friends, chronic and acute illness, animal attacks, natural disasters, dealing with suicide, separation from parents, divorce, domestic violence and war. I work with active duty military, veterans and first responders and their families, engaging EMDR, Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and Brain Spotting.
(267) 762-5412 View (267) 762-5412
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Jacqueline Prairie
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901  (Online Only)
I am Dr. Jacqueline Prairie, a licensed clinical psychologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental and warm and involves genuine listening, deep understanding, and creating a safe space. I apply a versatile approach to therapy that combines CBT, psychodynamic, DBT, and solution-focused therapies. I have experience working with young and middle-aged adults facing a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, and mood and thought disorders.
I am Dr. Jacqueline Prairie, a licensed clinical psychologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental and warm and involves genuine listening, deep understanding, and creating a safe space. I apply a versatile approach to therapy that combines CBT, psychodynamic, DBT, and solution-focused therapies. I have experience working with young and middle-aged adults facing a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, and mood and thought disorders.
(551) 465-9590 View (551) 465-9590
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Heather Gregan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blue Bell, PA 19422
I tend to see a range of presentations: anxiety, anger, depression, emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance use and other compulsive behaviors.
I specialize in Adolescent treatment and Women's trauma. I have been working in mental health and addictions with adolescents and adults for over twelve years. I have experience in outpatient and residential settings and I'm skilled to work with complex issues. When someone asks me what I do, I have a difficult time boiling it down. More recently, I've come to realize that I help individuals and families in crisis. I work with the whole family, either in or out of my office and I help clients address core issues standing in the way of health, success and happiness.
I tend to see a range of presentations: anxiety, anger, depression, emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance use and other compulsive behaviors.
I specialize in Adolescent treatment and Women's trauma. I have been working in mental health and addictions with adolescents and adults for over twelve years. I have experience in outpatient and residential settings and I'm skilled to work with complex issues. When someone asks me what I do, I have a difficult time boiling it down. More recently, I've come to realize that I help individuals and families in crisis. I work with the whole family, either in or out of my office and I help clients address core issues standing in the way of health, success and happiness.
(609) 336-2608 View (609) 336-2608
Photo of Anna (Annie) M Byrne - Life Matters, Counseling Servrvice Annie Byrne, MSW, CDVRS, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Life Matters, Counseling Servrvice Annie Byrne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CDVRS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ambler, PA 19002
My style is a relaxed conversation, my experience, is as follows; working within mother baby shelters over 25 years, Adolescents, Level of care (acute med surg) inpatient, First Responders, Law enforcement. Populations that I have worked with include areas of trauma, grief, depression, suicide, bullying, substance abuse, self esteem and includes Life Changes.
My style is a relaxed conversation, my experience, is as follows; working within mother baby shelters over 25 years, Adolescents, Level of care (acute med surg) inpatient, First Responders, Law enforcement. Populations that I have worked with include areas of trauma, grief, depression, suicide, bullying, substance abuse, self esteem and includes Life Changes.
(215) 631-3602 View (215) 631-3602
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Rebecca W Hagerty
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
I enjoy partnering with you as we address areas in your life that are challenging and/or problematic. What are you struggling with? We will look together to define issues and find solutions along with new ways to cope with the situation. There are many ways to work towards this. Are you struggling to apply your faith to your life? I would like to help you with that. Since 1992 I have enjoyed helping people as they think deeply about their lives, their goals, their motivations and resulting actions. You can't control others, but you can make your own good choices, develop new coping strategies and ways to enjoy your life.
I enjoy partnering with you as we address areas in your life that are challenging and/or problematic. What are you struggling with? We will look together to define issues and find solutions along with new ways to cope with the situation. There are many ways to work towards this. Are you struggling to apply your faith to your life? I would like to help you with that. Since 1992 I have enjoyed helping people as they think deeply about their lives, their goals, their motivations and resulting actions. You can't control others, but you can make your own good choices, develop new coping strategies and ways to enjoy your life.
(267) 459-2347 View (267) 459-2347
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Jennifer Lynn Mayhue
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, CIMHP, CSTS
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18902
Are you feeling out of sorts? Maybe you are having relationship issues, loss or things that happened in your past? Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? I have over 14 years of experience in helping others with several life struggles. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional. I am concerned about a person's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and enjoy helping people have more enjoyable lives.
Are you feeling out of sorts? Maybe you are having relationship issues, loss or things that happened in your past? Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? I have over 14 years of experience in helping others with several life struggles. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional. I am concerned about a person's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and enjoy helping people have more enjoyable lives.
(814) 885-1035 View (814) 885-1035
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Heidi Unterberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18902  (Online Only)
Does it feel like life decisions are sometimes, mostly, or always difficult to make? Does it feel like others do not value those life decisions or put you down? Do relationships seem to just fall apart for no apparent reason? Is work-life balance overwhelming and exhaustive? Is it hard to be kind to yourself or even others? Does nothing in life seem to go right no matter how hard you work or try to please others? Do you feel defeated? Are there feelings that have become more difficult to control? Feeling shamed, embarrassed, or disgusted toward yourself? You are now in the right place at the right time to start feeling better!
Does it feel like life decisions are sometimes, mostly, or always difficult to make? Does it feel like others do not value those life decisions or put you down? Do relationships seem to just fall apart for no apparent reason? Is work-life balance overwhelming and exhaustive? Is it hard to be kind to yourself or even others? Does nothing in life seem to go right no matter how hard you work or try to please others? Do you feel defeated? Are there feelings that have become more difficult to control? Feeling shamed, embarrassed, or disgusted toward yourself? You are now in the right place at the right time to start feeling better!
(484) 559-6662 View (484) 559-6662

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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.