Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Downtown, Seattle, WA

For 25 years I worked with over 16,000 suicidal patients on the mental health unit of St. Francis Hospital with my office partner, Psychiatrist Dr. Sunida Bintasan, From observing their common patterns, I created an educational program (for persons with issues of deep despair, hopelessness, depression, feeling "LOST" & "TRAPPED" & "STUCK", and often with recurrent suicidal thinking) called Contextual-Conceptual Therapy (CCT). Combining expressive arts techniques, education, and therapy using "maps, models, & metaphors", it helps clients discover the roots of their deep despair, feeling trapped & lost, and/or suicidal thinking.

I have worked the past 17 years in various mental health settings. Working with the chronic mentally ill, addicts, and suicidal clients, I have learned the importance of listening with compassion, and communicating effectively to reassure the individual is being heard. I’ve enjoyed working in community based mental health, which helped me develop the therapeutic skills necessary for the treatment of clients in crisis. It also allowed me to connect and interact with a large diverse population.

Welcome! If you're struggling on something with your life, we can overcome it together. If you simply just want someone to listen and talk to, I am here for you. You are not alone. My goal is to guide clients determine why they are experiencing their life challenges, develop goals, and actions to resolve issues. I provide life changing support & guidance to overcome outstanding life situations, collaborate assessment, and maintain treatment.

Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-ut

It is not that things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult -Seneca. If you have the desire to change your life for the better, then I would like to work with you to achieve it. The journey to recovery is not easy, but easier with help. I hope to build trust and resilience in the people I work with so that they can reach their full potential in life. No matter where you are at the moment, with persistence, commitment and patience, anything is possible.

Therapy offers the opportunity for you to share your story and to feel supported. I specialize in treatment for adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). My primary objective as a therapist is to build trust and respect with my clients so that they feel comfortable exploring vulnerable and difficult topics with me. I practice trauma informed care and I am trained in several different psychological approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 that I tailor to each individual.

Feeling overwhelmed with the demands of life and you’re wanting to achieve a better work-life balance? You may be wanting to move past feelings of shame and guilt. Are you seeking a non-judgmental, compassionate therapist to walk with you on your life journey? My specialty areas include working with clients ages 18+ experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, and suicidal ideations. I also enjoy supporting clients with stress management, life transitions, career goals, women empowerment, and finding clarity in life situations. I support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.

My primary focus is helping clients build a fulfilling life based on their personal values & goals. I primarily work with older adolescents, adults, parents, and families with a variety of difficulties including: self-harm & suicidal behaviors, intense emotions/emotions that feel out of control, mood (depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety, and substance use disorders. I have extensive training treating disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, as well. My style is collaborative and compassionate, as well as evidence based, meaning I use treatments that have been supported by research to show they are effective.

I am specialized in: eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, anger, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism, sensory processing disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, parent/child conflict, mood disorders, self-injury, self-harm, suicidal ideation. I have worked in inpatient, residential, or day treatment levels of care for almost 16 years with a variety of populations and have vast knowledge and expertise in being able to provide safety and support for those in need. You can expect to be pushed and challenged and find your way to healing and creating a pathway forward. You can also find me at whitneyericksoncounseling.com

As a psychotherapist I believe in creating a safe and welcoming environment for people to feel and express their emotions and dialogue about their realities. Meeting the client where they are at and working together to build insight and awareness towards creating a more fulfilled life is my main goal in therapy. I assist clients who are facing a wide range of issues including: suicidal ideation, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, and spiritual concerns in taking steps towards healing.

Offering help for depression, anxiety, relationship distress, trauma, stress & burnout. Working with adults, college & grad students and professionals, including people in sensitive & high-profile roles for whom discretion & privacy are paramount. Here you will get a therapist that has a deep and unique understanding of suffering, a therapist that is skillful, knowledgeable, real, transparent and compassionate. A therapist that gets it and has expertise in diagnosis and treatment based on advanced knowledge of human development, psychotherapeutic treatment and advanced knowledge of research in psychology.

Your unique story is important, and my commitment is to provide a space where your narrative is heard and understood. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals as they navigate through life's challenges, encompassing issues like self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges in relationships. Together we can navigate challenging thoughts, feelings, or circumstances that you may be experiencing. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate life's complexities.

It is important to feel supported and encouraged as you begin your courageous journey of self-discovery. Together we will create a safe space that will enable us to identify blockages and access your inner strengths and resources. As your insight and awareness increase, you will find yourself breaking free from the barriers that have been restricting your growth and desire for change.. I have long-term training and experience in couples and family therapy and an affinity for working with couples going through the divorce process or trying to recover from infidelity.

Everyone experiences anxiety, depression, and loss at sometime in their life. Often events and people happen in our lives that cause distress. No one deserves to be in pain and no one should have to endure when there is the possibility to reduce the pain. My goal is to help my clients find relief through self exploration and a desire to want to feel better. My job is to walk with my clients in their path to mindfulness. My goal is to provide a safe space for emotions to be expressed and validated without judgment. Together we will identify patterns and triggers, and create skills to reduce future emotional distress.

Are you seeking a compassionate and experienced therapist to guide you through life's challenges? I am a dedicated mental health therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and self-esteem issues. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll work collaboratively to develop strategies that promote healing, resilience, and personal growth.

Due to my social work background, I approach therapy with one initial goal: to meet someone where they’re at. This means utilizing the unique strengths, experiences, and identities inherent within each person to help them live fuller, happier, more meaningful lives. All work done in therapy is built on a true collaboration, where a client can present themselves as they are and use tools presented by the therapist to gently challenge them, and help them navigate whatever they’re struggling with. My clients are mainly individuals experiencing depression, difficult life changes, anxiety, and trauma.

I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth or change, whether it's easily identifiable or not. Sometimes this change occurs in tiny steps and sometimes it occurs in leaps and bounds. Other times it is difficult to even recognize that growth or change is possible and we may feel stuck, down, scared, confused, or frustrated. Together we will explore what growth or change may look like for you and how it can happen.

You're struggling with past traumas. Maybe you don't even realize that a lot of your frustration, anxiety and depression and current struggles are linked to past traumas. It can be overwhelming dealing with intense emotions and identify the why behind it to change your life. I would love to work with you and address some of the emotions and struggles that you have been dealing with. Have there been some past events in your life that have fundamentally changed you as a person?

I view therapy as an opportunity to recognize the strengths of each person, the uniqueness of each story, and to find ways to use those strengths to create change and growth. I enjoy having the chance to walk alongside people through all types of challenges and triumphs as a willing listener who can provide empathy, a non-judgmental view on current and past experiences, and support to work towards meeting goals.