Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Schwenksville, PA

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Jennifer Barnett-Viewpoint Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Schwenksville, PA 19473  (Online Only)
Are you or your loved one feeling overwhelmed about an early childhood trauma that has resurfaced? Experiencing ptsd, depression and anxiety that is affecting function, realizing it is affecting you in different aspects of life you didn’t expect? I can help you learn how to manage those feelings and gain positive coping skills. I have experience working with adults and children victims of trauma, ptsd, domestic abuse, anxiety you are experiencing distress due to trauma. I specialize in trauma (CCTP) and attachment wounds. Childhood trauma can appear when we don’t expect it. I specialize in trauma and anxiety trearment.
Are you or your loved one feeling overwhelmed about an early childhood trauma that has resurfaced? Experiencing ptsd, depression and anxiety that is affecting function, realizing it is affecting you in different aspects of life you didn’t expect? I can help you learn how to manage those feelings and gain positive coping skills. I have experience working with adults and children victims of trauma, ptsd, domestic abuse, anxiety you are experiencing distress due to trauma. I specialize in trauma (CCTP) and attachment wounds. Childhood trauma can appear when we don’t expect it. I specialize in trauma and anxiety trearment.
(610) 467-5420 View (610) 467-5420
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Garrison & Lees Behavioral Health, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Searching for a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if reaching out for the first time, have had a negative experience in therapy, or are searching for a different therapy style. How I can relieve those initial stressors of this process is by building a strong therapeutic foundation that can develop into a strong relationship to assist you in reaching your goals. I can be an outlet of security, trust, validation, support, and safety to guide and challenge you to explore thoughts, emotions, and reactions. I personalize each case and utilize different therapy styles that are fitting to you. -Christina Lees, LPC
Searching for a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if reaching out for the first time, have had a negative experience in therapy, or are searching for a different therapy style. How I can relieve those initial stressors of this process is by building a strong therapeutic foundation that can develop into a strong relationship to assist you in reaching your goals. I can be an outlet of security, trust, validation, support, and safety to guide and challenge you to explore thoughts, emotions, and reactions. I personalize each case and utilize different therapy styles that are fitting to you. -Christina Lees, LPC
(267) 323-4590 View (267) 323-4590
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Cristina Kleinfelter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Positive change is possible within us. Functioning at your best is an achievable goal through developing coping skills, building emotional resilience, and working with a therapist who truly cares about helping your reach your potential. I offer a free 30 minute session to meet me and decide if you feel I am the best counselor for you. Reach out today and let's talk.
Positive change is possible within us. Functioning at your best is an achievable goal through developing coping skills, building emotional resilience, and working with a therapist who truly cares about helping your reach your potential. I offer a free 30 minute session to meet me and decide if you feel I am the best counselor for you. Reach out today and let's talk.
(484) 270-4154 View (484) 270-4154
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Janet L. Schmitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Not accepting new clients
We all feel stuck at some point in our lives and need to look to others for support and guidance. Sometimes an objective and caring professional can be the safest place to turn. I have been working with clients for over twenty years to help them successfully overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, work/school stress, family problems, relationships, trauma, loss, life transitions and many other problems life can present. My goal is to help you access your inner strengths and provide you with practical suggestions and resources to help you heal and move forward in your life.
We all feel stuck at some point in our lives and need to look to others for support and guidance. Sometimes an objective and caring professional can be the safest place to turn. I have been working with clients for over twenty years to help them successfully overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, work/school stress, family problems, relationships, trauma, loss, life transitions and many other problems life can present. My goal is to help you access your inner strengths and provide you with practical suggestions and resources to help you heal and move forward in your life.
(267) 419-6917 View (267) 419-6917

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Kelsey Reube
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460  (Online Only)
I have substantial experience working with individuals with history of self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Are you feeling stuck and need some guidance for growth? I won't offer band-aid solutions, only lasting and meaningful change. Therapy to me is a process of identifying and understanding who you are and where you want to go. I want to journey with you to the deeper levels of your struggles and find the light. The arrow is a powerful symbol to me that represents the growth we are capable of. In order for an arrow to aim forward, it must be pulled back with the bow to gain strength.
I have substantial experience working with individuals with history of self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Are you feeling stuck and need some guidance for growth? I won't offer band-aid solutions, only lasting and meaningful change. Therapy to me is a process of identifying and understanding who you are and where you want to go. I want to journey with you to the deeper levels of your struggles and find the light. The arrow is a powerful symbol to me that represents the growth we are capable of. In order for an arrow to aim forward, it must be pulled back with the bow to gain strength.
(610) 215-2454 View (610) 215-2454
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Kylie Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426  (Online Only)
My goal is to decrease behaviors of self-harm, suicide, impulsivity, and risky choices.
Hello! My name is Kylie and I am a PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm passionate about helping adolescents and adults learn how to regulate emotions, incorporate daily mindfulness, and challenge thoughts that keep them stuck. I also teach how to decrease the connection between feeling and doing, and how to maintain healthy relationships . The majority or my practice focuses on self-harm behavior, suicidal ideation, intense emotions, and impulsive behaviors. My approach is to utilize DBT throughout treatment while also incorporating CBT and trauma-focused care.
My goal is to decrease behaviors of self-harm, suicide, impulsivity, and risky choices.
Hello! My name is Kylie and I am a PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm passionate about helping adolescents and adults learn how to regulate emotions, incorporate daily mindfulness, and challenge thoughts that keep them stuck. I also teach how to decrease the connection between feeling and doing, and how to maintain healthy relationships . The majority or my practice focuses on self-harm behavior, suicidal ideation, intense emotions, and impulsive behaviors. My approach is to utilize DBT throughout treatment while also incorporating CBT and trauma-focused care.
(484) 255-4371 View (484) 255-4371
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Emily Santangelo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Royersford, PA 19468
My experience includes, but is not limited to, working with children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, low frustration tolerance, oppositional behavior/defiance, suicidal ideation/self-injury, difficulties with social skills, trauma, and substance abuse.
A strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is the first step in making positive and healthy changes. I'm a strong believer in the quote, "You grow through what you go through." By providing a safe and affirming space, I work with and support children, adolescents, and young adults, alongside their families, to be the expert on their lives while supporting and guiding them to take initiative to heal and make healthy, long-term changes. I take a trauma-informed approach with all clients and utilize techniques and principles from CBT, Narrative Therapy, Reality Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My experience includes, but is not limited to, working with children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, low frustration tolerance, oppositional behavior/defiance, suicidal ideation/self-injury, difficulties with social skills, trauma, and substance abuse.
A strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is the first step in making positive and healthy changes. I'm a strong believer in the quote, "You grow through what you go through." By providing a safe and affirming space, I work with and support children, adolescents, and young adults, alongside their families, to be the expert on their lives while supporting and guiding them to take initiative to heal and make healthy, long-term changes. I take a trauma-informed approach with all clients and utilize techniques and principles from CBT, Narrative Therapy, Reality Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
(484) 209-9901 View (484) 209-9901
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reNEW YOU Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Royersford, PA 19468
There is help for you, your child, teen, young adult, and family! We passionately serve all of our clients with the goal to help them reach their highest potential. We believe in early intervention and supporting people through their feelings, thoughts, transitions, and adversities as early as possible in order to reduce the onset of more serious psychopathology in later years. We also believe in compassionately supporting the family system and educating parents on childhood development, parenting strategies, healthier ways to manage their own emotions, breaking generational trauma, and learn healthier communication and connection.
There is help for you, your child, teen, young adult, and family! We passionately serve all of our clients with the goal to help them reach their highest potential. We believe in early intervention and supporting people through their feelings, thoughts, transitions, and adversities as early as possible in order to reduce the onset of more serious psychopathology in later years. We also believe in compassionately supporting the family system and educating parents on childhood development, parenting strategies, healthier ways to manage their own emotions, breaking generational trauma, and learn healthier communication and connection.
(484) 593-7979 View (484) 593-7979
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Danielle White
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464
Therapy is a gift. It is transformative. It is empowering. And empowering others through warmth, support, compassion, evidence-based therapeutic practices, and psychoeducation is what gets my blood pumping. My fundamental goal is to help you discover the strength and agency within yourself to make important choices which espouse positive change. Emotions can be difficult to navigate. I firmly and emphatically believe that, together, we can identify and employ effective tools which serve as a catalyst for allowing you to experience improved wellness, and enjoy an enduringly elevated quality of life.
Therapy is a gift. It is transformative. It is empowering. And empowering others through warmth, support, compassion, evidence-based therapeutic practices, and psychoeducation is what gets my blood pumping. My fundamental goal is to help you discover the strength and agency within yourself to make important choices which espouse positive change. Emotions can be difficult to navigate. I firmly and emphatically believe that, together, we can identify and employ effective tools which serve as a catalyst for allowing you to experience improved wellness, and enjoy an enduringly elevated quality of life.
(610) 510-8545 View (610) 510-8545
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Denise Takakjy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-PA,, NCC, CATP, BSL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464  (Online Only)
The teen and emerging adult years are often full of challenges. Relationships, self-esteem, school anxiety, stress management, adulting, and family conflict are just part of those challenges. Handling these challenges often results in negative beliefs about oneself and being stuck in negative behaviors that result in ineffective and unhelpful choices. As a parent, you may not know how to provide support. As a teen or emerging adult, you may not know where to turn for help. You want an expert who can help find that life worth living.
The teen and emerging adult years are often full of challenges. Relationships, self-esteem, school anxiety, stress management, adulting, and family conflict are just part of those challenges. Handling these challenges often results in negative beliefs about oneself and being stuck in negative behaviors that result in ineffective and unhelpful choices. As a parent, you may not know how to provide support. As a teen or emerging adult, you may not know where to turn for help. You want an expert who can help find that life worth living.
(484) 302-7298 View (484) 302-7298
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Kristine LaRay Kershner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
Most days your body feels like it is on high alert, waiting for something bad to happen. You have feelings of danger panic or dread, and it is making it more and more difficult to get through your day. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, you tell yourself, but this nervousness and tension is starting to interfere in your day to day activities- work, family, friends and fun. You can’t concentrate and feel like you overthink everything. A restful night’s sleep seems to be a thing of the past, and you are worried it is impacting your physical health. As your irritability increases, you realize this is no way to live.
Most days your body feels like it is on high alert, waiting for something bad to happen. You have feelings of danger panic or dread, and it is making it more and more difficult to get through your day. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, you tell yourself, but this nervousness and tension is starting to interfere in your day to day activities- work, family, friends and fun. You can’t concentrate and feel like you overthink everything. A restful night’s sleep seems to be a thing of the past, and you are worried it is impacting your physical health. As your irritability increases, you realize this is no way to live.
(267) 656-6034 View (267) 656-6034
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Ryan Gruber
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19465
Families I meet are confronting obstacles related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, self esteem, and behavior. These challenges are taxing for one person, impacting our family and personal relationships. Many carry this burden, seeking an opportunity to set them and forget them, searching for a new way to live. Hope is found in the family’s inner strength to grow and adapt, even as our roles and identities change. Let’s tap into your power to negotiate the ups and downs of relationships, mental health, and transitions.
Families I meet are confronting obstacles related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, self esteem, and behavior. These challenges are taxing for one person, impacting our family and personal relationships. Many carry this burden, seeking an opportunity to set them and forget them, searching for a new way to live. Hope is found in the family’s inner strength to grow and adapt, even as our roles and identities change. Let’s tap into your power to negotiate the ups and downs of relationships, mental health, and transitions.
(484) 514-5469 View (484) 514-5469
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Stephanie Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
Lansdale, PA 19446
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or addiction? My ideal client is open to gaining insight into behavior patterns and problematic coping skills. I am kind & non-judgmental, but not afraid to give clients a little (figurative) nudge when necessary. I have experience working with all kinds of problems & diagnoses, both inpatient and outpatient, as well as individual and group settings. The majority of my experience lies in dual diagnosis treatment, working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or addiction? My ideal client is open to gaining insight into behavior patterns and problematic coping skills. I am kind & non-judgmental, but not afraid to give clients a little (figurative) nudge when necessary. I have experience working with all kinds of problems & diagnoses, both inpatient and outpatient, as well as individual and group settings. The majority of my experience lies in dual diagnosis treatment, working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses.
(267) 641-6508 View (267) 641-6508
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Bri Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Souderton, PA 18964
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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Andrew H. Johanson Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lansdale, PA 19446  (Online Only)
I believe one of the most important parts of the counseling process is to develop a trusting caring relationship. With this relationship, much can be gained from the counseling sessions. I have worked well with individuals and families who have emotional pain. For many clients, helping them understand what creates such emotional pain, gaining insights puts them on a path for a more fulfilling life. In my practice I work with individuals who have sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, sexual challenges and sexual abuse. My mission in therapy is to respect each client, and walk with them at their healing pace, I believe if we walk together on this healing journey life will be better.
I believe one of the most important parts of the counseling process is to develop a trusting caring relationship. With this relationship, much can be gained from the counseling sessions. I have worked well with individuals and families who have emotional pain. For many clients, helping them understand what creates such emotional pain, gaining insights puts them on a path for a more fulfilling life. In my practice I work with individuals who have sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, sexual challenges and sexual abuse. My mission in therapy is to respect each client, and walk with them at their healing pace, I believe if we walk together on this healing journey life will be better.
(215) 995-5066 View (215) 995-5066
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Colleen Valerio
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MPS
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
My approach to therapy is best stated by the timeless lyricist, Vanilla Ice, “if there is a problem, yo, I'll solve it. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it.” While I will not rap during our session, I will help address whatever difficulties are presenting in your life, be that depression, anxiety, addiction, or an eating disorder. Whether this is your first time thinking about therapy or you're a seasoned client looking for a new therapist, I’m here, I get it, let’s get started.
My approach to therapy is best stated by the timeless lyricist, Vanilla Ice, “if there is a problem, yo, I'll solve it. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it.” While I will not rap during our session, I will help address whatever difficulties are presenting in your life, be that depression, anxiety, addiction, or an eating disorder. Whether this is your first time thinking about therapy or you're a seasoned client looking for a new therapist, I’m here, I get it, let’s get started.
(484) 699-9079 View (484) 699-9079
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Kevin Titze
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harleysville, PA 19438
Therapy begins with the relationship and is nurtured with support and non-judgmental feedback during the counseling process. Our work will be genuine and understanding of individual life experiences which will support exploration and healthy changes in your life. I work with a range of clinical issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and addiction. I am experienced working with diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic client populations.
Therapy begins with the relationship and is nurtured with support and non-judgmental feedback during the counseling process. Our work will be genuine and understanding of individual life experiences which will support exploration and healthy changes in your life. I work with a range of clinical issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and addiction. I am experienced working with diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic client populations.
(610) 910-8886 View (610) 910-8886
Renue Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
At Renue Counseling, we offer therapy services tailored to adults, teens, and tweens, helping them navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strength. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, our therapists are here to support you every step of the way. In addition to therapy, Renue Counseling provides psychiatric medication management services for children ages 6 and above and adults. Our experienced psychiatric provider works closely with clients to ensure safe and effective treatment, helping them find the right balance of medication.
At Renue Counseling, we offer therapy services tailored to adults, teens, and tweens, helping them navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strength. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, our therapists are here to support you every step of the way. In addition to therapy, Renue Counseling provides psychiatric medication management services for children ages 6 and above and adults. Our experienced psychiatric provider works closely with clients to ensure safe and effective treatment, helping them find the right balance of medication.
(484) 662-4116 View (484) 662-4116
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Professional Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Telford, PA 18969  (Online Only)
Welcome to PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES. Human beings often struggle with unpleasant thoughts, feelings and sensations that can seem almost unbearable and impact our behaviors and relationships. When we are consumed with emotional pain and suffering, it becomes a challenge to attend to other important parts of our life. This may be an important time for you where you realize that your life has shrunk significantly and you would like to create a life 'worth living' for yourself again.
Welcome to PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES. Human beings often struggle with unpleasant thoughts, feelings and sensations that can seem almost unbearable and impact our behaviors and relationships. When we are consumed with emotional pain and suffering, it becomes a challenge to attend to other important parts of our life. This may be an important time for you where you realize that your life has shrunk significantly and you would like to create a life 'worth living' for yourself again.
(267) 356-4861 View (267) 356-4861
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Mary Ellen Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , NCC , LPC
Verified Verified
Limerick, PA 19468
Are you struggling with a life transition, stressors, anxiety, or depression? Are you a college student having a difficult time adjusting to their first year in college, a young adult/adult working through career, family, relationship, or personal discovery stressors, or someone who is struggling with depression and finds they have a general lack of motivation?
Are you struggling with a life transition, stressors, anxiety, or depression? Are you a college student having a difficult time adjusting to their first year in college, a young adult/adult working through career, family, relationship, or personal discovery stressors, or someone who is struggling with depression and finds they have a general lack of motivation?
(484) 897-7460 View (484) 897-7460

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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.