Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Lafayette Hill, PA
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Elizabeth Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (Online Only)
Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
I believe mental wellness is an essential part of an individual's total well being. It involves developing a favorable outlook, including positive thoughts and self talk. And mental wellness includes understanding your strengths, growth opportunities, and the tools in your mental wellness toolbox!
Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
I believe mental wellness is an essential part of an individual's total well being. It involves developing a favorable outlook, including positive thoughts and self talk. And mental wellness includes understanding your strengths, growth opportunities, and the tools in your mental wellness toolbox!
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Elizabeth Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
My background is working with adolescents and young adults with dual diagnosis mental health and substance use disorders, family conflict and support through life transitions.
My background is working with adolescents and young adults with dual diagnosis mental health and substance use disorders, family conflict and support through life transitions.
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Robin G Freedman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Life can be challenging and stressful. As M. Scott Peck wrote, "Life is difficult." Life can also be filled with enormous joy and pleasure. If you are suffering with depression or anxiety, struggling with the daily stresses of parenting, relationships, work place issues, coping with illness or grieving the loss of a loved one, I offer a safe, supportive and compassionate environment to assist you with these life challenges. The emotional support and guidance of a caring and empathetic professional, can truly make a positive difference in your life experience and emotional well-being.
Life can be challenging and stressful. As M. Scott Peck wrote, "Life is difficult." Life can also be filled with enormous joy and pleasure. If you are suffering with depression or anxiety, struggling with the daily stresses of parenting, relationships, work place issues, coping with illness or grieving the loss of a loved one, I offer a safe, supportive and compassionate environment to assist you with these life challenges. The emotional support and guidance of a caring and empathetic professional, can truly make a positive difference in your life experience and emotional well-being.
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Kara Bailey Mifflin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
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Main Line Therapy Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Main Line Therapy Solutions is a private group practice comprised of clinicians who are Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors. We are in-network with most local health insurance companies. Our clinicians have various backgrounds and areas of expertise and provide services in a warm and supportive private practice setting. When appropriate, we are also able to provide Telehealth Sessions for those interested in remaining in the comfort of their own home.
Main Line Therapy Solutions is a private group practice comprised of clinicians who are Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors. We are in-network with most local health insurance companies. Our clinicians have various backgrounds and areas of expertise and provide services in a warm and supportive private practice setting. When appropriate, we are also able to provide Telehealth Sessions for those interested in remaining in the comfort of their own home.
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Hannah Schoenman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
I enjoy working with young adults and those facing challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, or recovering from trauma, or maladaptive coping. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their feelings and experiences. I provide compassionate understanding and effective strategies to help my clients heal and grow. My goal is to help you reclaim your life, achieve inner peace, and build resilience. While working with me, my hope is that you can reconnect with your true nature, find balance, and transform your struggles into strengths.
I enjoy working with young adults and those facing challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, or recovering from trauma, or maladaptive coping. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their feelings and experiences. I provide compassionate understanding and effective strategies to help my clients heal and grow. My goal is to help you reclaim your life, achieve inner peace, and build resilience. While working with me, my hope is that you can reconnect with your true nature, find balance, and transform your struggles into strengths.
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How does the "talking cure" help? It might have even been called the "listening cure." Having a helpful and supportive ear is something many people find they need at various transition points in their lives. Having a safe place to talk, in a warm and supportive environment, is crucial. The tool of our work is the relationship and, as research has shown, is the most important predictor of success in psychotherapy. I enjoy working with my patients as they seek to find their way to a richer and more fulfilling life.
How does the "talking cure" help? It might have even been called the "listening cure." Having a helpful and supportive ear is something many people find they need at various transition points in their lives. Having a safe place to talk, in a warm and supportive environment, is crucial. The tool of our work is the relationship and, as research has shown, is the most important predictor of success in psychotherapy. I enjoy working with my patients as they seek to find their way to a richer and more fulfilling life.
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My typical client is a child, teen or adult struggling with depression/anxiety, ADHD, OCD or ASD. Problems adapting to school, work, marriage, relationships, and executive functioning bring havoc and heartache to life. Underachievement, activation troubles, damaged self-esteem, or issues navigating priorities are the norm for the population I help every day. Clients look to me for coaching improved decision making, optimizing work/school performance, and better overall psychological health. I offer strategic tools and templates to fulfill these goals by identifying problem sources and collaborating upon action steps for solutions
My typical client is a child, teen or adult struggling with depression/anxiety, ADHD, OCD or ASD. Problems adapting to school, work, marriage, relationships, and executive functioning bring havoc and heartache to life. Underachievement, activation troubles, damaged self-esteem, or issues navigating priorities are the norm for the population I help every day. Clients look to me for coaching improved decision making, optimizing work/school performance, and better overall psychological health. I offer strategic tools and templates to fulfill these goals by identifying problem sources and collaborating upon action steps for solutions
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Sally Cranney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
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Robert J Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
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Stacey Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (Online Only)
As a clinical licensed social worker, I offer individual, family and couples therapy to those struggling with a range of stressors. I specialize in treating mood disorders, eating disorders and relationship issues. I find that the best way to help is to provide a safe, comfortable environment where exploration of emotions and feelings are encouraged and accepted.
As a clinical licensed social worker, I offer individual, family and couples therapy to those struggling with a range of stressors. I specialize in treating mood disorders, eating disorders and relationship issues. I find that the best way to help is to provide a safe, comfortable environment where exploration of emotions and feelings are encouraged and accepted.
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Gabriela O'Shea
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, CTP, CGP
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Not accepting new clients
The decision to seek treatment and find the right therapist can be anxiety inducing. In fact, many times the journey stops here for those who might not be ready to take the next step. I know that being vulnerable with a stranger is uncomfortable and may be difficult when first beginning your therapeutic journey. However, my hope is that I can assist you in taking small steps towards building a trusting relationship together and reaching your therapeutic goals. Together, we can reflect upon what you’re needing from yourself, your relationships, and your environment and what changes can be made to enhance your overall quality of life.
The decision to seek treatment and find the right therapist can be anxiety inducing. In fact, many times the journey stops here for those who might not be ready to take the next step. I know that being vulnerable with a stranger is uncomfortable and may be difficult when first beginning your therapeutic journey. However, my hope is that I can assist you in taking small steps towards building a trusting relationship together and reaching your therapeutic goals. Together, we can reflect upon what you’re needing from yourself, your relationships, and your environment and what changes can be made to enhance your overall quality of life.
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Jaynay C. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19139 (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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Jacqueline Siempelkamp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conshohocken, PA 19428
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience (and enjoy!) working with clients of all ages. I regularly work with children as young as 4, adolescents, college-age clients, and adults alike. I am equipped to help clients who are experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, body image, eating habits/behaviors, divorce, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, relationships, behavioral concerns, sexuality and gender exploration (LGBTQIA+), academic or school issues, and phase of life adjustment or transitions.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience (and enjoy!) working with clients of all ages. I regularly work with children as young as 4, adolescents, college-age clients, and adults alike. I am equipped to help clients who are experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, body image, eating habits/behaviors, divorce, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, relationships, behavioral concerns, sexuality and gender exploration (LGBTQIA+), academic or school issues, and phase of life adjustment or transitions.
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We love supporting clients looking for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as parents of teens experiencing ongoing suicidal thoughts, self harm, school avoidance, severe anxiety including OCD, trauma, unstable relationships, emotional outbursts, and self sabotaging behaviors.
Are you facing overwhelming emotions or struggling to navigate healthy and stable relationships, especially during your teenage and young adult years, or as a member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, are you tired of feeling like you're walking on eggshells with your child, teen or young adult? Are you unsure if they will ever be ok again or feeling uncertain about how to support them? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we've got you covered. We specialize in helping kids, teenagers, young adults, and their parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and gain the coping skills they need to reach their full potential, together.
We love supporting clients looking for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as parents of teens experiencing ongoing suicidal thoughts, self harm, school avoidance, severe anxiety including OCD, trauma, unstable relationships, emotional outbursts, and self sabotaging behaviors.
Are you facing overwhelming emotions or struggling to navigate healthy and stable relationships, especially during your teenage and young adult years, or as a member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, are you tired of feeling like you're walking on eggshells with your child, teen or young adult? Are you unsure if they will ever be ok again or feeling uncertain about how to support them? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we've got you covered. We specialize in helping kids, teenagers, young adults, and their parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and gain the coping skills they need to reach their full potential, together.
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In addition to a specialty in the cognitive behavioral treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, I have published treatment protocols and work clinically with perinatal women, suicidal clients, and clients with addictions.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat a broad range of mood and anxiety disorders. From 2004 until his death in 2021, I worked with Dr. Aaron T. Beck, who is regarded as the "father" of CBT, to develop and evaluate CBT treatment protocols for many types of clientele and treatment settings. I deliver these evidence-based treatments in my clinical practice. I work well with clients who seek an active, problem-focused, and evidence-based approach to resolve their emotional distress and life problems in a warm, supportive, and compassionate environment that is focused on the cultivation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
In addition to a specialty in the cognitive behavioral treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, I have published treatment protocols and work clinically with perinatal women, suicidal clients, and clients with addictions.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat a broad range of mood and anxiety disorders. From 2004 until his death in 2021, I worked with Dr. Aaron T. Beck, who is regarded as the "father" of CBT, to develop and evaluate CBT treatment protocols for many types of clientele and treatment settings. I deliver these evidence-based treatments in my clinical practice. I work well with clients who seek an active, problem-focused, and evidence-based approach to resolve their emotional distress and life problems in a warm, supportive, and compassionate environment that is focused on the cultivation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
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I have worked with a number of client challenges, including trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, stress management, anger management, substance use, and interpersonal effectiveness.
My name is Tom and I strive to take a person-centered, solution-focused approach with my clients, while remaining trauma-informed. With a solution-focused mindset, I seek to help clients identify their strengths and what is already working in their lives. In addition, I teach clients skills to help them manage their emotions effectively, improve communication in interpersonal relationships, and reduce any unhelpful behaviors that affect their lives. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma- Focused CBT and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.
I have worked with a number of client challenges, including trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, stress management, anger management, substance use, and interpersonal effectiveness.
My name is Tom and I strive to take a person-centered, solution-focused approach with my clients, while remaining trauma-informed. With a solution-focused mindset, I seek to help clients identify their strengths and what is already working in their lives. In addition, I teach clients skills to help them manage their emotions effectively, improve communication in interpersonal relationships, and reduce any unhelpful behaviors that affect their lives. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma- Focused CBT and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based psychotherapies, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis, Anxiety and Trauma Disorders and Somatic and Experiential therapies. Please visit my website at http://www.DrStephanieGFine.com for more information about how I can help you on your path to wellness. Thank you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based psychotherapies, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis, Anxiety and Trauma Disorders and Somatic and Experiential therapies. Please visit my website at http://www.DrStephanieGFine.com for more information about how I can help you on your path to wellness. Thank you.
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Allison Schlegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erdenheim, PA 19038 (Online Only)
As a therapist, my priority is establishing a safe, secure, and trusted relationship with my clients so that they have the space to be their authentic self to create the change they are seeking. I strongly believe that a relational connection is the foundation to creating long-term, therapeutic change. My approach includes utilizing validation and empathy, curiosity, and therapeutic challenging in a way that feels manageable, and helps me meet the client where they’re at. I want my clients to leave the office feeling empowered, hopeful, and having a new perspective of their perception of the world.
As a therapist, my priority is establishing a safe, secure, and trusted relationship with my clients so that they have the space to be their authentic self to create the change they are seeking. I strongly believe that a relational connection is the foundation to creating long-term, therapeutic change. My approach includes utilizing validation and empathy, curiosity, and therapeutic challenging in a way that feels manageable, and helps me meet the client where they’re at. I want my clients to leave the office feeling empowered, hopeful, and having a new perspective of their perception of the world.
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Kim Wheeler Poitevien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Flourtown, PA 19031
It's hard navigating what’s happening in the world. You want the best possible education and experiences for your child, and that could mean putting them in situations that expose them to racism and classism early on. Being the only or one of few is hard! The reality is that this can be confusing for your child and they often lack the tools to handle these situations. The impact on their day to day images of themselves is massive. Their once bright eyes are a little dimmer. Their trust in peers and adults lessens. Your once confident child or teen is now self-conscious, anxious, and struggles to meet unfair standards.
It's hard navigating what’s happening in the world. You want the best possible education and experiences for your child, and that could mean putting them in situations that expose them to racism and classism early on. Being the only or one of few is hard! The reality is that this can be confusing for your child and they often lack the tools to handle these situations. The impact on their day to day images of themselves is massive. Their once bright eyes are a little dimmer. Their trust in peers and adults lessens. Your once confident child or teen is now self-conscious, anxious, and struggles to meet unfair standards.
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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.