Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Hamilton, ON
Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of working with youth and young adults, supporting them through a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, stress, relationship and family conflict, depression/low mood, mindfulness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and major life changes.
My professional experience spans crisis response, youth justice, and supervised access settings, where I’ve provided individualized counseling, conducted suicide risk assessments, and offered crisis intervention. I’m deeply committed to creating safe, supportive environments where young people feel heard, respected and empowered.
Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of working with youth and young adults, supporting them through a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, stress, relationship and family conflict, depression/low mood, mindfulness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and major life changes.
My professional experience spans crisis response, youth justice, and supervised access settings, where I’ve provided individualized counseling, conducted suicide risk assessments, and offered crisis intervention. I’m deeply committed to creating safe, supportive environments where young people feel heard, respected and empowered.
Accepting NEW patients-therapy for kids, youth & adults! Are you or your kids dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, trauma or another mental health issue? Do you/your kids find it hard to focus or withdrawing/isolating? Struggling with low self esteem?Dealing with a divorce? Are your kids feeling pressurized by their peers or getting into trouble at school? I can help. I am here to help you & your kids find healthy coping mechanisms. I foster a positive, supportive place to improve communication, help with social ques while developing social and emotional regulation skills.
Accepting NEW patients-therapy for kids, youth & adults! Are you or your kids dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, trauma or another mental health issue? Do you/your kids find it hard to focus or withdrawing/isolating? Struggling with low self esteem?Dealing with a divorce? Are your kids feeling pressurized by their peers or getting into trouble at school? I can help. I am here to help you & your kids find healthy coping mechanisms. I foster a positive, supportive place to improve communication, help with social ques while developing social and emotional regulation skills.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, caregiver stress and fatigue, trauma, health issues, and inter-personal relationship difficulties.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, caregiver stress and fatigue, trauma, health issues, and inter-personal relationship difficulties.
Rame Marie is a master’s-prepared social worker providing evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. His work is grounded in approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/CBTp/TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Rame supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma, identity concerns, and relationship and family dynamics. His approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centred, with a focus on creating safety and structure.
Rame Marie is a master’s-prepared social worker providing evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. His work is grounded in approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/CBTp/TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Rame supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma, identity concerns, and relationship and family dynamics. His approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centred, with a focus on creating safety and structure.
Are you experiencing something difficult and seeking support as you navigate this challenge? Are you pursuing personal growth and looking for support? Maybe you'd like more insight into yourself? I believe therapy can help. Working together, we can identify effective ways to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, ways to live a life that is guided by your values, and help you understand yourself on a deeper level. I believe that you are the expert of your life and experiences - I would be honoured to support you as you explore who you are and how you want to show up in your life.
Are you experiencing something difficult and seeking support as you navigate this challenge? Are you pursuing personal growth and looking for support? Maybe you'd like more insight into yourself? I believe therapy can help. Working together, we can identify effective ways to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, ways to live a life that is guided by your values, and help you understand yourself on a deeper level. I believe that you are the expert of your life and experiences - I would be honoured to support you as you explore who you are and how you want to show up in your life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, struggling with cultural expectations, imposter syndrome, or difficulty setting boundaries? Perhaps you feel unheard while trying to navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, or systemic barriers? You want to feel more confident, at peace, and in control of your emotions. You are seeking a therapist who truly understands your lived experience—someone who provides a safe, affirming space where you can heal, grow, and develop lasting coping strategies. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, confidence, and a sense of empowerment in your life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, struggling with cultural expectations, imposter syndrome, or difficulty setting boundaries? Perhaps you feel unheard while trying to navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, or systemic barriers? You want to feel more confident, at peace, and in control of your emotions. You are seeking a therapist who truly understands your lived experience—someone who provides a safe, affirming space where you can heal, grow, and develop lasting coping strategies. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, confidence, and a sense of empowerment in your life.
In challenging seasons, we all need support in cultivating healing and hope. I have been practicing compassionate psychotherapy with individuals and families for over 12 years. Clients looking for support in mental health challenges, relationship or parenting struggles, grief, as well as those pursuing personal growth, are all welcome.
In challenging seasons, we all need support in cultivating healing and hope. I have been practicing compassionate psychotherapy with individuals and families for over 12 years. Clients looking for support in mental health challenges, relationship or parenting struggles, grief, as well as those pursuing personal growth, are all welcome.
Welcome! I strongly believe that you are the expert of your own life, and I offer support and tools to help you find your way back to being the healthiest version of you. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families and provide a space for you to come alone or together to explore your path to healing. My practice is focused on navigating relationship issues including: narcissistic abuse, sex therapy, conflict, intimate partner violence, anger management, communication, separation. I also have experience supporting individuals with complex mental health, including bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidality.
Welcome! I strongly believe that you are the expert of your own life, and I offer support and tools to help you find your way back to being the healthiest version of you. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families and provide a space for you to come alone or together to explore your path to healing. My practice is focused on navigating relationship issues including: narcissistic abuse, sex therapy, conflict, intimate partner violence, anger management, communication, separation. I also have experience supporting individuals with complex mental health, including bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidality.
I am a therapist and trained music therapist who supports children, teens, and adults.
I blend evidence-based approaches (CBT, DBT-informed work, mindfulness, somatic regulation) with expressive therapies, including music therapy and creative modalities.
I work from a culturally sensitive, LGBTQ2S+ affirming, trauma-informed lens. I welcome clients who feel deeply, who care intensely, and who want a space where their inner world is understood—children learning emotional regulation, teens exploring identity, and adults healing old wounds or navigating burnout, relationships, and neurodivergent experiences.
I am a therapist and trained music therapist who supports children, teens, and adults.
I blend evidence-based approaches (CBT, DBT-informed work, mindfulness, somatic regulation) with expressive therapies, including music therapy and creative modalities.
I work from a culturally sensitive, LGBTQ2S+ affirming, trauma-informed lens. I welcome clients who feel deeply, who care intensely, and who want a space where their inner world is understood—children learning emotional regulation, teens exploring identity, and adults healing old wounds or navigating burnout, relationships, and neurodivergent experiences.
I support people navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, depression, and challenges in relationships or family life. I’ve had the privilege of working with 2SLGBTQI+ folks, neurodivergent folks, newcomers, at-risk youth, first responders, and others who have a wide range of life experiences and perspectives.
I’m a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and Nova Scotia, offering therapy in both English and French to clients across both provinces.
I support people navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, depression, and challenges in relationships or family life. I’ve had the privilege of working with 2SLGBTQI+ folks, neurodivergent folks, newcomers, at-risk youth, first responders, and others who have a wide range of life experiences and perspectives.
I’m a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and Nova Scotia, offering therapy in both English and French to clients across both provinces.
Taking the first step to feeling better is always scary. I have been privileged to walk along side many individuals on their journey to improved health and well-being. My clinical work focuses on children, adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of difficulties. I tailor treatments to work with your specific needs and help you develop skills and strategies to make positive changes in your life. I welcome all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and/or socioeconomic status.
Taking the first step to feeling better is always scary. I have been privileged to walk along side many individuals on their journey to improved health and well-being. My clinical work focuses on children, adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of difficulties. I tailor treatments to work with your specific needs and help you develop skills and strategies to make positive changes in your life. I welcome all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and/or socioeconomic status.
You don't have to carry this alone. Maybe you look like you're coping on the outside-functioning, responsible, capable-but inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Perhaps you're in a season of life that feels confusing or heavy. Menopause, relationship strain, caregiving, burnout, or a quiet sense that something needs to change.
You don't have to carry this alone. Maybe you look like you're coping on the outside-functioning, responsible, capable-but inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Perhaps you're in a season of life that feels confusing or heavy. Menopause, relationship strain, caregiving, burnout, or a quiet sense that something needs to change.
Life changes hit you fast, and suddenly you’re overthinking everything—your choices, your body, your relationships, your worth. Anxiety shows up as knots in your stomach, racing thoughts, or that constant pressure to keep everyone happy. You’re tired of saying yes when you mean no, exhausted from trying to look “fine,” and stuck between who you’ve been and who you want to be. You want steadiness, confidence, and a life that doesn’t run on stress and self-doubt. Something in you knows you can’t keep doing it this way. You’re ready for change.
Life changes hit you fast, and suddenly you’re overthinking everything—your choices, your body, your relationships, your worth. Anxiety shows up as knots in your stomach, racing thoughts, or that constant pressure to keep everyone happy. You’re tired of saying yes when you mean no, exhausted from trying to look “fine,” and stuck between who you’ve been and who you want to be. You want steadiness, confidence, and a life that doesn’t run on stress and self-doubt. Something in you knows you can’t keep doing it this way. You’re ready for change.
Maybe you’re navigating identity, or life transitions, feeling overwhelmed or isolated in the process. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or disordered eating, and you want to feel more confident, supported, and connected to yourself again. Deep down, you’re hoping to build a life that reflects your values, brings you peace, and allows you to feel like you again. I offer a warm and respectful space where teens and adults can explore what’s holding them back. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, I don’t believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all.
Maybe you’re navigating identity, or life transitions, feeling overwhelmed or isolated in the process. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or disordered eating, and you want to feel more confident, supported, and connected to yourself again. Deep down, you’re hoping to build a life that reflects your values, brings you peace, and allows you to feel like you again. I offer a warm and respectful space where teens and adults can explore what’s holding them back. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, I don’t believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, weighed down, confused by what you are feeling, attempting to manage intense emotions and don’t know how to cope? Have you been engaging in behaviours you’d like to change so you can live in alignment with your values? Have you been running out of hope? I am a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience providing individual therapy for trauma and stress-related disorders; depression; anxiety; emotion dysregulation; and complex mental health.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, weighed down, confused by what you are feeling, attempting to manage intense emotions and don’t know how to cope? Have you been engaging in behaviours you’d like to change so you can live in alignment with your values? Have you been running out of hope? I am a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience providing individual therapy for trauma and stress-related disorders; depression; anxiety; emotion dysregulation; and complex mental health.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families in private practice since 1983. Couples and families are a primary focus of mine including those struggling life transitions, mental health, cognitive diversity, sexuality, sexual compulsive disorders, substance and process addictions, as well as emotional and physical affairs. I am trained in systemic models of interventions that allow for a dual focus on the needs of the individual as well as those of the relationship. I am an Approved Supervisor with AAMFT/CACFT allowing me the privilege of supervising new & seasoned therapists in the community interested in systemic models.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families in private practice since 1983. Couples and families are a primary focus of mine including those struggling life transitions, mental health, cognitive diversity, sexuality, sexual compulsive disorders, substance and process addictions, as well as emotional and physical affairs. I am trained in systemic models of interventions that allow for a dual focus on the needs of the individual as well as those of the relationship. I am an Approved Supervisor with AAMFT/CACFT allowing me the privilege of supervising new & seasoned therapists in the community interested in systemic models.
Welcome! I’m Karen, a registered social worker and psychotherapist. As a queer woman with lived experience, I know how important it is for the therapeutic space to feel safe and judgment-free. Working together will be a collaborative experience where I meet you where you're at. I am committed to creating a space where you can be your authentic self. Together, we can process your emotions and experiences and learn some new ways of coping. Let's connect, and move towards a life that feels good for you.
Welcome! I’m Karen, a registered social worker and psychotherapist. As a queer woman with lived experience, I know how important it is for the therapeutic space to feel safe and judgment-free. Working together will be a collaborative experience where I meet you where you're at. I am committed to creating a space where you can be your authentic self. Together, we can process your emotions and experiences and learn some new ways of coping. Let's connect, and move towards a life that feels good for you.
If you’re feeling emotionally drained, stuck in old patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or struggling in relationships, you’re not alone. Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been trying to manage things on your own. I support adults navigating emotional challenges by exploring the deeper roots of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship conflict through a holistic, trauma-informed approach. Together, we will work to understand patterns and process emotions, helping you feel more at ease within yourself and your life.
If you’re feeling emotionally drained, stuck in old patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or struggling in relationships, you’re not alone. Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been trying to manage things on your own. I support adults navigating emotional challenges by exploring the deeper roots of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship conflict through a holistic, trauma-informed approach. Together, we will work to understand patterns and process emotions, helping you feel more at ease within yourself and your life.
Accepting new clients! - I’m so glad you’re here. Life can feel messy, confusing, and out of balance sometimes, and we all need someone to talk to. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, a long-standing issue, or recent curve ball you didn’t see coming, I believe change is possible and that we all have within us resilience and an innate capacity to heal. I work from an evidence-based, mindfulness-based perspective and believe firmly that healing happens on the foundation of a trusting, authentic relationship. I’m confident that together we can find a new and hopeful way forward.
Accepting new clients! - I’m so glad you’re here. Life can feel messy, confusing, and out of balance sometimes, and we all need someone to talk to. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, a long-standing issue, or recent curve ball you didn’t see coming, I believe change is possible and that we all have within us resilience and an innate capacity to heal. I work from an evidence-based, mindfulness-based perspective and believe firmly that healing happens on the foundation of a trusting, authentic relationship. I’m confident that together we can find a new and hopeful way forward.
We all have our own stories and experiences that contribute to who we are and how we face challenges. Sometimes, we get so lost in the difficulties of the outside world that we forget to take care of our inner self. This can lead to us struggling with things such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity-based oppression, stress management, relationship concerns, immigrant struggles, and life changes. I understand how challenging these difficulties can be, and I am passionate about helping others move from fighting with their feelings to reaching their own inner peace. I also, provide child and play therapy.
We all have our own stories and experiences that contribute to who we are and how we face challenges. Sometimes, we get so lost in the difficulties of the outside world that we forget to take care of our inner self. This can lead to us struggling with things such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity-based oppression, stress management, relationship concerns, immigrant struggles, and life changes. I understand how challenging these difficulties can be, and I am passionate about helping others move from fighting with their feelings to reaching their own inner peace. I also, provide child and play therapy.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
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 behavioural 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 behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour 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.