Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Irving, TX
![Photo of Gloria Ester Gonzalez, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a0c584aa-9b8b-41d4-8269-ac919ca5aee5/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a variety of problems like families involved with CPS, parenting skills, mental illness, addiction treatment for individuals & their families, unemployed individuals (career counseling), depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger issues, bullying, marital problems, self-injury, abuse, grief, & many more.
There is not a specific type of therapeutic style or approach that works for everyone: age, ethnicity, all of this may play a part into stressors and how we cope with them. Therefore, the services are built around the individuals or family needs, focusing on strengths and values. I believe there is nothing we can’t overcome and the first step is seeking the help. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity. If you’re reading this, then you’re already on your way to change. Life is full of challenges, struggles, and stressful situations. WE have all been there before.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a variety of problems like families involved with CPS, parenting skills, mental illness, addiction treatment for individuals & their families, unemployed individuals (career counseling), depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger issues, bullying, marital problems, self-injury, abuse, grief, & many more.
There is not a specific type of therapeutic style or approach that works for everyone: age, ethnicity, all of this may play a part into stressors and how we cope with them. Therefore, the services are built around the individuals or family needs, focusing on strengths and values. I believe there is nothing we can’t overcome and the first step is seeking the help. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity. If you’re reading this, then you’re already on your way to change. Life is full of challenges, struggles, and stressful situations. WE have all been there before.
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Aisha Holman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MA, MAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75062
If you are struggling with an issue that is robbing you of life enjoyment I'm here to help. I am waiting to journey with you through this difficult season of your life- let's move toward health and healing together- life is too short to struggle one more day. You can schedule appointments with Holman Family Services directly online at our website holmanfamilyservices.com then click the schedule an appointment link.
If you are struggling with an issue that is robbing you of life enjoyment I'm here to help. I am waiting to journey with you through this difficult season of your life- let's move toward health and healing together- life is too short to struggle one more day. You can schedule appointments with Holman Family Services directly online at our website holmanfamilyservices.com then click the schedule an appointment link.
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Therapy is about processing, healing, and making healthy changes in behavior. It is a great sign of growth when you no longer feel the need for therapy sessions; it means you were successful in making the changes you wanted. I take this approach to the therapeutic process to make sessions the most effective and most efficient they can be for you.
Therapy is about processing, healing, and making healthy changes in behavior. It is a great sign of growth when you no longer feel the need for therapy sessions; it means you were successful in making the changes you wanted. I take this approach to the therapeutic process to make sessions the most effective and most efficient they can be for you.
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Life is hard. It's full of trials and tribulations, tragedies and miseries. Yet life can also be so much more if we learn to see the beauty in creation and in others. If you're feeling like your eyes are closed to this beauty, you are unable to see it, or that something in your past/present is keeping you 'stuck," then I may be able to help. Therapy is not magic, it does not provide a quick fix. Therapy is hard, but it is worthwhile and good. If you are looking for a guide, a sounding board, a clinician, someone to walk this journey with you, I may just be that person.
Life is hard. It's full of trials and tribulations, tragedies and miseries. Yet life can also be so much more if we learn to see the beauty in creation and in others. If you're feeling like your eyes are closed to this beauty, you are unable to see it, or that something in your past/present is keeping you 'stuck," then I may be able to help. Therapy is not magic, it does not provide a quick fix. Therapy is hard, but it is worthwhile and good. If you are looking for a guide, a sounding board, a clinician, someone to walk this journey with you, I may just be that person.
![Photo of Clara N. Aragon - Living Well Family and Child Institute, PhD, MS LPC, MS Ed,, BS Ed,, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a5d6dee6-2cb4-4d3c-93b9-045dd158c579/1/320x400.jpeg)
Living Well Family and Child Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS LPC, MS Ed,, BS Ed,
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75062
Enjoy counseling while experiencing a natural outdoor atmosphere or in-office setting. Dr. Aragon has 20 years of experience in Academic Teaching/Research and 15 years in Educational and Family counseling. My specialty involves court appointed Child Custody Evaluations, Adoptions, weight-loss management, Chronic Pain, and family relationships (e.g., couples, youth/adolescences and young adulthood). Therapy is engaged with a primary focus on generational trauma, anxiety, depression communication styles, Identity/Self-Esteem, and intimate re-engagement after chronic illness (e.g., Alzheimer's, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, etc.)
Enjoy counseling while experiencing a natural outdoor atmosphere or in-office setting. Dr. Aragon has 20 years of experience in Academic Teaching/Research and 15 years in Educational and Family counseling. My specialty involves court appointed Child Custody Evaluations, Adoptions, weight-loss management, Chronic Pain, and family relationships (e.g., couples, youth/adolescences and young adulthood). Therapy is engaged with a primary focus on generational trauma, anxiety, depression communication styles, Identity/Self-Esteem, and intimate re-engagement after chronic illness (e.g., Alzheimer's, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, etc.)
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Ian James Mudge
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75060 (Online Only)
Every counselor, if they are honest, is seeking a client who is intelligent, funny, motivated, and has strong interpersonal skills. I am happy to work with those people, but I specialize in the more difficult cases. I like working with people who have had bad counseling experiences in the past. Those who know that they need change, but are unsure how to go about making those changes. Counseling is a collaborative relationship. My goal is not to fix your life, but to come along side you and help you move forward one step at a time.
Every counselor, if they are honest, is seeking a client who is intelligent, funny, motivated, and has strong interpersonal skills. I am happy to work with those people, but I specialize in the more difficult cases. I like working with people who have had bad counseling experiences in the past. Those who know that they need change, but are unsure how to go about making those changes. Counseling is a collaborative relationship. My goal is not to fix your life, but to come along side you and help you move forward one step at a time.
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Having over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everyone has within themselves the internal resources for self-healing. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in accessing and further developing those resources. I will help you work through your immediate problems and concerns as well as assist you in addressing past experiences that may be influencing your current emotional state, behaviors and relationships. I work with adults 20 years and older.
Having over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everyone has within themselves the internal resources for self-healing. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in accessing and further developing those resources. I will help you work through your immediate problems and concerns as well as assist you in addressing past experiences that may be influencing your current emotional state, behaviors and relationships. I work with adults 20 years and older.
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Amanda Kendig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75039 (Online Only)
When life gets overwhelming, who do you talk to? Really, truly talk to? Is there a space where you can speak freely about your anxieties, life stressors, and your innermost thoughts and feelings? A place where you can celebrate big moments while also processing letdowns? A place where you can share anything without fear of judgment? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” then I would love to talk with you about counseling. There is something enormously freeing about having a person and a place to share the things that tie up your mind and tangle your heart.
When life gets overwhelming, who do you talk to? Really, truly talk to? Is there a space where you can speak freely about your anxieties, life stressors, and your innermost thoughts and feelings? A place where you can celebrate big moments while also processing letdowns? A place where you can share anything without fear of judgment? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” then I would love to talk with you about counseling. There is something enormously freeing about having a person and a place to share the things that tie up your mind and tangle your heart.
![Photo of Brenda Broadnax, LPC, C-DBT, CSOTP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4cd24ed7-d73e-4e63-b3c3-fe4423a75f09/2/320x400.jpeg)
Brenda Broadnax
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-DBT, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75039 (Online Only)
I have always had the conscious goal of supporting others with being able to overcome their hardships and internal challenges that prevents them from being successful. I am a firm believer that in life we have all experienced some type of challenge that will impact our thoughts and emotions. For some people the challenge is more difficult than others and they will experience greater hardship and internal challenges that will send them on a spiral to the unknown. Being a therapist has always been a desire of mine to support others with understanding their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors associated with how they feel.
I have always had the conscious goal of supporting others with being able to overcome their hardships and internal challenges that prevents them from being successful. I am a firm believer that in life we have all experienced some type of challenge that will impact our thoughts and emotions. For some people the challenge is more difficult than others and they will experience greater hardship and internal challenges that will send them on a spiral to the unknown. Being a therapist has always been a desire of mine to support others with understanding their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors associated with how they feel.
![Photo of Thorin Holley, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b5536720-4a22-4c0f-b218-6f6d60f647c6/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that our struggles with mental health can often make us think we are outside looking in. Different. Broken. The Black Sheep. When we learn how to change our view of our unique challenges or experiences, they can become strengths and lose their power over us. I have experience working with clients who struggle with multiple mental health concerns ranging from depression, anxiety, substance, and trauma to figuring out who and what their identity and purpose are as they make changes in their lives.
I believe that our struggles with mental health can often make us think we are outside looking in. Different. Broken. The Black Sheep. When we learn how to change our view of our unique challenges or experiences, they can become strengths and lose their power over us. I have experience working with clients who struggle with multiple mental health concerns ranging from depression, anxiety, substance, and trauma to figuring out who and what their identity and purpose are as they make changes in their lives.
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Sandra A Labadia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75038 (Online Only)
My practice is centered around Wholistic Health & Wellness approach to Mental Health and/or Life Coaching. Seeking counseling or coaching support is a positive pro-active approach to resolving personal concerns or issues that may hinder you from accomplishing your goals. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling or coaching whether you are feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or depressed, you may need someone to listen with compassion care and an open non-judgmental heart in a safe & supportive environment. My focus is your wellness & wellbeing. My goals in therapy is helping you feel better & helping you get better.
My practice is centered around Wholistic Health & Wellness approach to Mental Health and/or Life Coaching. Seeking counseling or coaching support is a positive pro-active approach to resolving personal concerns or issues that may hinder you from accomplishing your goals. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling or coaching whether you are feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or depressed, you may need someone to listen with compassion care and an open non-judgmental heart in a safe & supportive environment. My focus is your wellness & wellbeing. My goals in therapy is helping you feel better & helping you get better.
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Devin W Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75039
If you are searching for help today, I want to give you some encouragement and remind you that there is hope. You are loved and you are meant to live for so much more than to feel the way you do right now. I focus on helping people with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and spiritual issues by utilizing an eclectic philosophy with focus on person centered, cognitive behavioral, systems theory, existential and integrative approaches to counseling. I am glad you are here because that means you have not given up on your hopes.
If you are searching for help today, I want to give you some encouragement and remind you that there is hope. You are loved and you are meant to live for so much more than to feel the way you do right now. I focus on helping people with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and spiritual issues by utilizing an eclectic philosophy with focus on person centered, cognitive behavioral, systems theory, existential and integrative approaches to counseling. I am glad you are here because that means you have not given up on your hopes.
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Vanessa Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75063 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Vanessa Garcia and I am so happy you’re here. I know there’s a lot of unknown things going on but I am here for you. Seeking a counseling professional takes a lot of courage and I am honored that you are considering me to help you in this process. I am thankful for every person I get to meet and help seek a healthy mental life. My goal is to provide a comfortable, safe environment, to listen and to help you process and understand your feelings. Your journey to healing is my priority.
Hello, my name is Vanessa Garcia and I am so happy you’re here. I know there’s a lot of unknown things going on but I am here for you. Seeking a counseling professional takes a lot of courage and I am honored that you are considering me to help you in this process. I am thankful for every person I get to meet and help seek a healthy mental life. My goal is to provide a comfortable, safe environment, to listen and to help you process and understand your feelings. Your journey to healing is my priority.
![Photo of Sabaa Afzal, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5327e47d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there and welcome! Everything that makes you feel stuck has a “why” behind it. I believe that understanding yourself leads to healing. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them better understand themselves and empower them to build the lives they want. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and provide space for self discovery. I believe the therapeutic process can facilitate growth and healing.
Hi there and welcome! Everything that makes you feel stuck has a “why” behind it. I believe that understanding yourself leads to healing. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them better understand themselves and empower them to build the lives they want. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and provide space for self discovery. I believe the therapeutic process can facilitate growth and healing.
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Shara Nicole Cherepes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75060 (Online Only)
I have over 13 years experience working with those who have suffered loss and are experiencing grief in a variety of ways. I also have extensive experience working with those who have an array of trauma.
I have over 13 years experience working with those who have suffered loss and are experiencing grief in a variety of ways. I also have extensive experience working with those who have an array of trauma.
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Are you realizing the things that have happened in your life are holding you back? It's hard to relax. Life feels more black than white. You're told you worry too much, and you know that's right, but you don't know how to stop. Often, trauma from the past can be a large factor in this. I enjoying working with clients who are hoping to "reset" their automatic responses by addressing past and recent hurtful events. I use a "bottom up" approach primarily, meaning I focus on the pain that the body and mind are still holding on to unconsciously. Together, we'll work to rewire those automatic beliefs and triggered responses.
Are you realizing the things that have happened in your life are holding you back? It's hard to relax. Life feels more black than white. You're told you worry too much, and you know that's right, but you don't know how to stop. Often, trauma from the past can be a large factor in this. I enjoying working with clients who are hoping to "reset" their automatic responses by addressing past and recent hurtful events. I use a "bottom up" approach primarily, meaning I focus on the pain that the body and mind are still holding on to unconsciously. Together, we'll work to rewire those automatic beliefs and triggered responses.
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Nikki Blass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75061 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page! If you are here, you are likely in the process of making the significant decision of choosing a therapist. I know how important it is to have a safe space to heal and grow. A space where you are heard, accepted, and cared for in a comfortable, safe environment without judgment or criticism. I believe the client-therapist relationship is crucial to growth and change. I am ready to meet you where you are and support you in doing the hard work to build the safety necessary to reach this goal.
Welcome to my page! If you are here, you are likely in the process of making the significant decision of choosing a therapist. I know how important it is to have a safe space to heal and grow. A space where you are heard, accepted, and cared for in a comfortable, safe environment without judgment or criticism. I believe the client-therapist relationship is crucial to growth and change. I am ready to meet you where you are and support you in doing the hard work to build the safety necessary to reach this goal.
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Esmeralda Guzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75039 (Online Only)
Hey! I’m Esme, I’m a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to empower you to overcome vulnerabilities! Perhaps you have felt misunderstood, or even neglected by a previous mental health provider. Or if this is your first time seeking counseling, I want to assure you that my aim is to support you and understand you. In a safe comforted ambiance let’s work together to transform your life to the best version of you!
Hey! I’m Esme, I’m a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to empower you to overcome vulnerabilities! Perhaps you have felt misunderstood, or even neglected by a previous mental health provider. Or if this is your first time seeking counseling, I want to assure you that my aim is to support you and understand you. In a safe comforted ambiance let’s work together to transform your life to the best version of you!
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Present Perspectives
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75061 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Bethany Akudike! I am person-centered in my therapy techniques and have worked with folks across the lifespan dealing with grief, loss, and life transitions. I have clinical experience in various settings with clients who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a spectrum of dissociative disorders, including Dissociative Identity Disorder. I am trained in EMDR and Trauma Model Therapy and can incorporate elements of these modalities into my work with clients ages 11+. I believe in looking beyond symptoms and behaviors to find the root cause of an issue, and I strive to make sure clients are heard and understood.
Hi, I'm Bethany Akudike! I am person-centered in my therapy techniques and have worked with folks across the lifespan dealing with grief, loss, and life transitions. I have clinical experience in various settings with clients who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a spectrum of dissociative disorders, including Dissociative Identity Disorder. I am trained in EMDR and Trauma Model Therapy and can incorporate elements of these modalities into my work with clients ages 11+. I believe in looking beyond symptoms and behaviors to find the root cause of an issue, and I strive to make sure clients are heard and understood.
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Tiffany Jane Stranathan
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75039 (Online Only)
I am a dedicated and licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their full potential. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. I specialize in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and eclectic modalities to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs. I also specialize in EMDR for clients experiencing intense trauma to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
I am a dedicated and licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their full potential. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. I specialize in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and eclectic modalities to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs. I also specialize in EMDR for clients experiencing intense trauma to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
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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.