Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Pennsylvania
Taylor Sczymecki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
I'm also passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ folks, people with an history of suicidal ideation or attempts, and a newer interest of mine is LGBTQ+ fertility.
My ideal therapy client wants to put in the work to explore themselves and be willing to take me along that journey with them. I'm here to listen, validate and challenge when needed. While my speciality is DBT, I also enjoy psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. I provide individual supervision for LCSW candidates as well. My ideal LSW supervisee is willing to be open and honest with themselves and with me as a newer social worker. I'm excited to support you in your adventure towards being an independent mental health professional and help you equip yourself with the tools needed for introspection, sound ethics and success.
I'm also passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ folks, people with an history of suicidal ideation or attempts, and a newer interest of mine is LGBTQ+ fertility.
My ideal therapy client wants to put in the work to explore themselves and be willing to take me along that journey with them. I'm here to listen, validate and challenge when needed. While my speciality is DBT, I also enjoy psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. I provide individual supervision for LCSW candidates as well. My ideal LSW supervisee is willing to be open and honest with themselves and with me as a newer social worker. I'm excited to support you in your adventure towards being an independent mental health professional and help you equip yourself with the tools needed for introspection, sound ethics and success.
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.
DBT has been demonstrated to improve the functioning of people who struggle to manage thoughts, feelings, and urges (including self-harm and suicidal thoughts/gestures).
OPAL is a treatment program offering Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teens, young adults, families, and parents. Comprehensive DBT is a treatment approach that incorporates multiple modalities, including individual therapy, group skills training, and support between sessions in the form of on-call phone coaching. We also offer the following skills groups: Multifamily, Young Adult, and Dialectical Parenting.
DBT has been demonstrated to improve the functioning of people who struggle to manage thoughts, feelings, and urges (including self-harm and suicidal thoughts/gestures).
OPAL is a treatment program offering Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teens, young adults, families, and parents. Comprehensive DBT is a treatment approach that incorporates multiple modalities, including individual therapy, group skills training, and support between sessions in the form of on-call phone coaching. We also offer the following skills groups: Multifamily, Young Adult, and Dialectical Parenting.
Dr. Lindsay Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Media, PA 19063 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Dr. Lindsay Martin, a Licensed Professional Counselor, committed to helping individuals begin their healing process. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore the depths of your emotions, overcome challenges, and embark on a path towards a more fulfilling life. I collaborate with individuals struggling with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, suicidal thoughts, and trauma. Are you prepared to examine the thoughts and behaviors preventing you from living the life you truly want? Are you in search of personalized guidance to navigate this process?
Hello! I'm Dr. Lindsay Martin, a Licensed Professional Counselor, committed to helping individuals begin their healing process. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore the depths of your emotions, overcome challenges, and embark on a path towards a more fulfilling life. I collaborate with individuals struggling with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, suicidal thoughts, and trauma. Are you prepared to examine the thoughts and behaviors preventing you from living the life you truly want? Are you in search of personalized guidance to navigate this process?
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125 (Online Only)
Before becoming a social worker, I had careers in photography and suicide prevention.
Hi, I'm Des! I'm a social worker and suicidologist, and a queer, white, cisgender single parent. My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and person-centered. Using an eclectic approach, mainly rooted in relational and attachment-based work, alongside some CBT techniques and DBT skills training, I work with teens and adults experiencing suicidal ideation & self-injury, grief/traumatic loss, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood & personality disorders, queer and gender issues, fertility challenges (especially for those who are visibly queer), queer family-building, and pregnancy loss—many of which I have personal experience with.
Before becoming a social worker, I had careers in photography and suicide prevention.
Hi, I'm Des! I'm a social worker and suicidologist, and a queer, white, cisgender single parent. My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and person-centered. Using an eclectic approach, mainly rooted in relational and attachment-based work, alongside some CBT techniques and DBT skills training, I work with teens and adults experiencing suicidal ideation & self-injury, grief/traumatic loss, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood & personality disorders, queer and gender issues, fertility challenges (especially for those who are visibly queer), queer family-building, and pregnancy loss—many of which I have personal experience with.
Hannah Heffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPCC, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19125 (Online Only)
I work well with teens and young adults who experience anxiety, depression, disordered eating, suicidal and self-harm behaviors. I take a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered, and trauma informed approach to support clients. As well, I have a passion for working with teens and young adults who are exploring their identity and hold a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ affirming counseling. I also like to use humor and irreverence so that clients enjoy the process of exploration and can see results in their mood and behaviors.
I work well with teens and young adults who experience anxiety, depression, disordered eating, suicidal and self-harm behaviors. I take a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered, and trauma informed approach to support clients. As well, I have a passion for working with teens and young adults who are exploring their identity and hold a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ affirming counseling. I also like to use humor and irreverence so that clients enjoy the process of exploration and can see results in their mood and behaviors.
Jordan Harakal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Prior to working with Ellie Mental Health, I worked with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as a Research Project Coordinator, for a study specializing in suicidality and suicide prevention.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about creating a safe space for clients to feel at ease with me. I see importance in helping others by being open and approachable, and valuing the importance of humor. I completed my undergraduate degree from Penn State, and went on to obtain my Master’s in Counseling from Chatham University. I enjoy working with teens to adults. I have experience working with suicidality, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, divorce, relationship issues, loss of identity, and more. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality.
Prior to working with Ellie Mental Health, I worked with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as a Research Project Coordinator, for a study specializing in suicidality and suicide prevention.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about creating a safe space for clients to feel at ease with me. I see importance in helping others by being open and approachable, and valuing the importance of humor. I completed my undergraduate degree from Penn State, and went on to obtain my Master’s in Counseling from Chatham University. I enjoy working with teens to adults. I have experience working with suicidality, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, divorce, relationship issues, loss of identity, and more. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality.
Bruce Pitcairn Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Online Only)
We all experience loss, illness, and other challenging life events. They can unsettle our emotional equilibrium, making us feel vulnerable and looking for assistance to discover a new path to equilibrium. Depression, anxiety, diminished motivation, relationship difficulties, and even suicidal ideation often accompany such losses, changes, and disappointments. Ignoring these issues can exacerbate the pain and may pose a risk to those experiencing severe distress.
We all experience loss, illness, and other challenging life events. They can unsettle our emotional equilibrium, making us feel vulnerable and looking for assistance to discover a new path to equilibrium. Depression, anxiety, diminished motivation, relationship difficulties, and even suicidal ideation often accompany such losses, changes, and disappointments. Ignoring these issues can exacerbate the pain and may pose a risk to those experiencing severe distress.
My approach to counseling that life is often uncontrollable, but we can control how we respond, how we communicate, and how we navigate through complex social/personal/professional issues. I work primarily with teens, young adults, college students, and adults on a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, suicide/ suicidality, personality disorders, and career/workplace stressors.
My approach to counseling that life is often uncontrollable, but we can control how we respond, how we communicate, and how we navigate through complex social/personal/professional issues. I work primarily with teens, young adults, college students, and adults on a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, suicide/ suicidality, personality disorders, and career/workplace stressors.
ABFT is an evidenced based practice that has been shown to reduce depression and suicidal ideation in teenagers.
Waiting lists are long, things become urgent, and good help can be hard to find. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, academic struggles, life transitions, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, self injury, sexual orientation, gender identity, or suicidal ideation please reach out to set up an appointment or brief introductory virtual meeting. Weekend and evening appointment times are available. I know first hand how scary it can be to watch an adolescent you love struggle and suffer.
ABFT is an evidenced based practice that has been shown to reduce depression and suicidal ideation in teenagers.
Waiting lists are long, things become urgent, and good help can be hard to find. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, academic struggles, life transitions, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, self injury, sexual orientation, gender identity, or suicidal ideation please reach out to set up an appointment or brief introductory virtual meeting. Weekend and evening appointment times are available. I know first hand how scary it can be to watch an adolescent you love struggle and suffer.
Whether you are in need of individual, couples, or family therapy; Ellie has the ideal therapist for you! We offer specialities in the areas of OCD, Queer Community, Grief and Loss, Suicidiality or Loss by Suicide, Complex Trauma, and more!.
Ellie Mental Health in Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Whether you are 99 or 5 years of age we will meet your needs in a comfy space with excellent therapists.
Whether you are in need of individual, couples, or family therapy; Ellie has the ideal therapist for you! We offer specialities in the areas of OCD, Queer Community, Grief and Loss, Suicidiality or Loss by Suicide, Complex Trauma, and more!.
Ellie Mental Health in Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Whether you are 99 or 5 years of age we will meet your needs in a comfy space with excellent therapists.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
Are you struggling with body image, your relationship to food, or an eating disorder? Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts? I can help. I strive to build a trusting relationship with everyone I work with that allows for space to talk through difficult life experiences. I will never label behavior or coping skills as bad or maladaptive. Instead, we will identify the ways these things have helped you cope & survive, and explore if there are other coping skills that will help you in a different way. We will work together to identify your strengths, heal emotional wounds, and express emotions.
Are you struggling with body image, your relationship to food, or an eating disorder? Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts? I can help. I strive to build a trusting relationship with everyone I work with that allows for space to talk through difficult life experiences. I will never label behavior or coping skills as bad or maladaptive. Instead, we will identify the ways these things have helped you cope & survive, and explore if there are other coping skills that will help you in a different way. We will work together to identify your strengths, heal emotional wounds, and express emotions.
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.
Julie Zubryd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
I provide individual and family therapy my clients (14+) struggling with a wide range of difficulties including, trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, relationship issues, anger, mood disorders, codependency, sexuality and gender issues, personality disorders, OCD, social dysfunction, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation and self-injury.
My number one goal is to provide a relaxing and safe environment and relationship for my clients to begin their path to healing. I desire to work with my clients to create a well rounded and holistic approach into their well being. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
I provide individual and family therapy my clients (14+) struggling with a wide range of difficulties including, trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, relationship issues, anger, mood disorders, codependency, sexuality and gender issues, personality disorders, OCD, social dysfunction, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation and self-injury.
My number one goal is to provide a relaxing and safe environment and relationship for my clients to begin their path to healing. I desire to work with my clients to create a well rounded and holistic approach into their well being. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
My passion has always been adolescents struggling with self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and gender identity.
Hello there! Thank you for stopping by and congratulations on taking steps towards self-improvement! Counseling can seem scary. It takes vulnerability, facing fears, processing uncomfortable emotions, and being open to change. I recognize the courage it takes to start this journey. A little about me…I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of PA. I received my Masters in Professional Counseling from Lancaster Bible College and have been in the counseling field for the last 9 years. I’ve worked in a community setting, private practice, prison, and school.
My passion has always been adolescents struggling with self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and gender identity.
Hello there! Thank you for stopping by and congratulations on taking steps towards self-improvement! Counseling can seem scary. It takes vulnerability, facing fears, processing uncomfortable emotions, and being open to change. I recognize the courage it takes to start this journey. A little about me…I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of PA. I received my Masters in Professional Counseling from Lancaster Bible College and have been in the counseling field for the last 9 years. I’ve worked in a community setting, private practice, prison, and school.
Yellow Springs Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
I have worked for years in the following fields as they relate to adolescents/teens: trauma/PTSD, behavioral concerns, school issues, self-harm and suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and family relations.
In working with children and adolescents (ages 5-17) you accept the responsibility of meeting with a population who may not have consented to therapy. Although guardians act within the child's best interest, the intervention may not be something the adolescent supports at the time. With this understanding, my primary goal is to simply connect regardless of who walks through that door. Progress cannot occur without a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. To ensure this result, I rely on genuineness and transparency with the client. My extensive experience, both as a School Counselor and Therapist, lead my counseling direction
I have worked for years in the following fields as they relate to adolescents/teens: trauma/PTSD, behavioral concerns, school issues, self-harm and suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and family relations.
In working with children and adolescents (ages 5-17) you accept the responsibility of meeting with a population who may not have consented to therapy. Although guardians act within the child's best interest, the intervention may not be something the adolescent supports at the time. With this understanding, my primary goal is to simply connect regardless of who walks through that door. Progress cannot occur without a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. To ensure this result, I rely on genuineness and transparency with the client. My extensive experience, both as a School Counselor and Therapist, lead my counseling direction
Arrive Therapy -- LGBTQ & Gender Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Paoli, PA 19301
Here are some things I can help with: +Anxiety/Depression +Trauma/Post Traumatic Stress +Gender counseling/gender transition +Letters for gender affirming surgery +Coming out as gay/trans/queer + Suicidal ideation and self-injury +Family stress and family counseling +Teenager anger, depression, defiance.
Arrive Therapy is a trans and queer focused counseling practice with all LGBTQ counselors. If you are trans, non-binary, gay, queer, or questioning it is my desire to create a safe space for you to find the support you are looking for. If you are the parent of a trans child or teen, we are here to support you, as well as your child. We work with LGBTQ folks of all ages, including parents and partners of trans folks. We can see you remotely or in person in Paoli. You can get started with a free phone consult so we can pick the right therapist for you. Or, you can book your first appointment online at Arrivetherapy.com.
Here are some things I can help with: +Anxiety/Depression +Trauma/Post Traumatic Stress +Gender counseling/gender transition +Letters for gender affirming surgery +Coming out as gay/trans/queer + Suicidal ideation and self-injury +Family stress and family counseling +Teenager anger, depression, defiance.
Arrive Therapy is a trans and queer focused counseling practice with all LGBTQ counselors. If you are trans, non-binary, gay, queer, or questioning it is my desire to create a safe space for you to find the support you are looking for. If you are the parent of a trans child or teen, we are here to support you, as well as your child. We work with LGBTQ folks of all ages, including parents and partners of trans folks. We can see you remotely or in person in Paoli. You can get started with a free phone consult so we can pick the right therapist for you. Or, you can book your first appointment online at Arrivetherapy.com.
Momentum Couples and Family Therapy LLC.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Uniontown, PA 15401
Momentum Couples and Family Therapy provides a wide range of mental health services including, but not limited to the following: conflicts or problems with a partner, difficulty adjusting to a new school, trying to cope with a divorce or separation, family conflict with children or need of parental support, struggling with decisions about marriage, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; past or present, loneliness, anxiety, fear or thoughts of suicide, low self-esteem, assertiveness and decision making, depression, sexual orientation, lack of motivation, out of control thoughts/ behaviors, difficulty with attention/concentration, coping with medical illness, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
Momentum Couples and Family Therapy provides a wide range of mental health services including, but not limited to the following: conflicts or problems with a partner, difficulty adjusting to a new school, trying to cope with a divorce or separation, family conflict with children or need of parental support, struggling with decisions about marriage, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; past or present, loneliness, anxiety, fear or thoughts of suicide, low self-esteem, assertiveness and decision making, depression, sexual orientation, lack of motivation, out of control thoughts/ behaviors, difficulty with attention/concentration, coping with medical illness, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
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.
Shannon Hogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coraopolis, PA 15108
I primarily work with teens and young adults to address issues including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and self-harm, life changes, and family conflict.
Hi, I'm Shannon! As a therapist, I am to help you harness your natural strengths to foster positive change. I believe in creating a supportive and safe environment to help build resilience and process emotions. I utilize a warm and lighthearted approach and adapt therapeutic methods to fit your unique needs.
I primarily work with teens and young adults to address issues including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and self-harm, life changes, and family conflict.
Hi, I'm Shannon! As a therapist, I am to help you harness your natural strengths to foster positive change. I believe in creating a supportive and safe environment to help build resilience and process emotions. I utilize a warm and lighthearted approach and adapt therapeutic methods to fit your unique needs.
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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.