Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Mississauga, ON
Sandy is an experienced Registered Social Worker specializing in working with law enforcement officers, first responders as well as people experiencing: crisis, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexuality and intimacy challenges relationship/family dynamics, burnout, and suicidal ideation.
Sandy brings a trauma, biopsychosocial, culturally, and trauma informed lens to therapeutic interactions with clients. Sandy has completed her Bachelor’s Degree, and Master's Degree in Social Work. She is registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers with more than 25 years of experience in the field.
Sandy is an experienced Registered Social Worker specializing in working with law enforcement officers, first responders as well as people experiencing: crisis, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexuality and intimacy challenges relationship/family dynamics, burnout, and suicidal ideation.
Sandy brings a trauma, biopsychosocial, culturally, and trauma informed lens to therapeutic interactions with clients. Sandy has completed her Bachelor’s Degree, and Master's Degree in Social Work. She is registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers with more than 25 years of experience in the field.
Specializing in relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Many of the difficulties we experience in adulthood are rooted in earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and learned coping strategies. In therapy, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these behavioural patterns, thoughts, emotional responses, develop self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we work to understand both what is happening, and why it happens; and subsequently, how to respond differently and accept ourselves.
Specializing in relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Many of the difficulties we experience in adulthood are rooted in earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and learned coping strategies. In therapy, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these behavioural patterns, thoughts, emotional responses, develop self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we work to understand both what is happening, and why it happens; and subsequently, how to respond differently and accept ourselves.
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.
You may be asking yourself: “Why do I feel this way?”,Can I keep going like this? Am I burdening others?, Should I reach out to a therapist for help?” While these questions may feel overwhelming, a therapist can provide the support and guidance you need to navigate these feelings and find a path toward healing. I’m thrilled to have you here. As we embark on this journey together, my priority is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I want to emphasize that my approach is rooted in understanding the complexities of your unique identity.
You may be asking yourself: “Why do I feel this way?”,Can I keep going like this? Am I burdening others?, Should I reach out to a therapist for help?” While these questions may feel overwhelming, a therapist can provide the support and guidance you need to navigate these feelings and find a path toward healing. I’m thrilled to have you here. As we embark on this journey together, my priority is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I want to emphasize that my approach is rooted in understanding the complexities of your unique identity.
Hi there, I am pleased that we have crossed paths. Whether you have stopped by because you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, negative habits, or any other feelings or behaviours that are impacting your mental health and quality of life, my hope is that I can help you navigate through life’s challenges and to help you reach your goals. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, 2SLGBTQ+, and BIPOC safe space where people can be comfortable being their authentic selves as they share their stories.
Hi there, I am pleased that we have crossed paths. Whether you have stopped by because you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, negative habits, or any other feelings or behaviours that are impacting your mental health and quality of life, my hope is that I can help you navigate through life’s challenges and to help you reach your goals. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, 2SLGBTQ+, and BIPOC safe space where people can be comfortable being their authentic selves as they share their stories.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or thoughts of suicide.
Do you feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, or major life transitions making it hard to feel grounded or confident in yourself? You may be trying to hold everything together while feeling disconnected, unheard, or unsure how to move forward. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and taking time to consider it is a meaningful step.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or thoughts of suicide.
Do you feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, or major life transitions making it hard to feel grounded or confident in yourself? You may be trying to hold everything together while feeling disconnected, unheard, or unsure how to move forward. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and taking time to consider it is a meaningful step.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood. Ultimately, we are dedicated to helping you live a life with more ease, while providing you and/or your loved ones with the care and resources that will help you to succeed, process and heal.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood. Ultimately, we are dedicated to helping you live a life with more ease, while providing you and/or your loved ones with the care and resources that will help you to succeed, process and heal.
Katherine Ridolfo, Unstuck Mental Health
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CH
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to encounter anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma that disrupts your well-being and relationships. But you don’t have to face these struggles alone. At Un/Stuck Mental Health, our dedicated team of therapists offers a compassionate, client-centered approach tailored to your unique needs. We focus on your strengths, helping you rediscover balance, hope, and fulfillment. Whether you’re facing emotional challenges or relationship issues, we’re here to guide you toward a more empowered, meaningful, and fulfilling life through compassionate guidance.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to encounter anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma that disrupts your well-being and relationships. But you don’t have to face these struggles alone. At Un/Stuck Mental Health, our dedicated team of therapists offers a compassionate, client-centered approach tailored to your unique needs. We focus on your strengths, helping you rediscover balance, hope, and fulfillment. Whether you’re facing emotional challenges or relationship issues, we’re here to guide you toward a more empowered, meaningful, and fulfilling life through compassionate guidance.
Life can be tough, and without adequate support, it can feel even tougher. Whether you’re dealing with overwhelming emotions, seeking clarity, or striving for personal growth, I aim to offer a safe and respectful space for you to feel heard, deepen self-awareness, and achieve meaningful goals.
Life can be tough, and without adequate support, it can feel even tougher. Whether you’re dealing with overwhelming emotions, seeking clarity, or striving for personal growth, I aim to offer a safe and respectful space for you to feel heard, deepen self-awareness, and achieve meaningful goals.
Life's challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed—confused, anxious, or stuck in a web of tangled thoughts and emotions. With my experience, education, and training, I can help you unravel these feelings, empowering you to move forward and live a healthier, more balanced life. If needed, I work with a team of psychiatrists who can assist with diagnosis and medication management, including assessments for ADHD, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns. Direct billing to insurance is also available, ensuring a seamless process for your care.
Life's challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed—confused, anxious, or stuck in a web of tangled thoughts and emotions. With my experience, education, and training, I can help you unravel these feelings, empowering you to move forward and live a healthier, more balanced life. If needed, I work with a team of psychiatrists who can assist with diagnosis and medication management, including assessments for ADHD, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns. Direct billing to insurance is also available, ensuring a seamless process for your care.
I specialize in therapy for couples, individuals, and refugees. With over a decade of experience, I have supported clients facing behavioural challenges like depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and more. Through goal-oriented holistic approach infused with care and compassion, I ensure clients experience growth in both their personal lives and relationships. I have worked extensively with refugees from diverse backgrounds who have faced war, persecution and displacement by providing a culturally sensitive, supportive therapeutic environment integrating cultural sensitivity and understanding the unique challenges refugees face.
I specialize in therapy for couples, individuals, and refugees. With over a decade of experience, I have supported clients facing behavioural challenges like depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and more. Through goal-oriented holistic approach infused with care and compassion, I ensure clients experience growth in both their personal lives and relationships. I have worked extensively with refugees from diverse backgrounds who have faced war, persecution and displacement by providing a culturally sensitive, supportive therapeutic environment integrating cultural sensitivity and understanding the unique challenges refugees face.
Reem believes healing happens in safe relationships and deeply values the therapeutic relationship as sacred to the healing process. She honours the courage it takes to pursue therapy and seek meaningful growth. She works collaboratively with clients to explore their inner world, feel more connected to themselves and others, and navigate life’s challenges with curiosity and compassion. As a person of colour, Reem understands the complexity of cultural identity, intergenerational experiences, and systemic barriers. She takes a holistic, culturally sensitive approach that fosters empowerment and compassion.
Reem believes healing happens in safe relationships and deeply values the therapeutic relationship as sacred to the healing process. She honours the courage it takes to pursue therapy and seek meaningful growth. She works collaboratively with clients to explore their inner world, feel more connected to themselves and others, and navigate life’s challenges with curiosity and compassion. As a person of colour, Reem understands the complexity of cultural identity, intergenerational experiences, and systemic barriers. She takes a holistic, culturally sensitive approach that fosters empowerment and compassion.
Accepting new clients! No waiting list. Hello and welcome to our page! We have many different therapists to choose from whether you are looking for virtual sessions or in person sessions. Many of our therapist have EFT, EFFT,CBT,EMDR,DBT,ACT and many other certifications and training. Our therapists are very diverse and speak many different languages as well and are all Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Workers. We work with children, Individuals, Couples and Families. We can match you with the right therapist or feel free to browse around our website and give us a call!
Accepting new clients! No waiting list. Hello and welcome to our page! We have many different therapists to choose from whether you are looking for virtual sessions or in person sessions. Many of our therapist have EFT, EFFT,CBT,EMDR,DBT,ACT and many other certifications and training. Our therapists are very diverse and speak many different languages as well and are all Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Workers. We work with children, Individuals, Couples and Families. We can match you with the right therapist or feel free to browse around our website and give us a call!
Are you struggling to manage a growing sense of anxiety, or having difficulty finding joy in your life? Do you need support in dealing with conflict in your relationships and building your self-esteem? I understand that it isn’t easy taking the first step in seeking help and talking with someone unfamiliar. I'm here to help you work on making the changes you would like to see happen in your life.
Are you struggling to manage a growing sense of anxiety, or having difficulty finding joy in your life? Do you need support in dealing with conflict in your relationships and building your self-esteem? I understand that it isn’t easy taking the first step in seeking help and talking with someone unfamiliar. I'm here to help you work on making the changes you would like to see happen in your life.
Hello! My name is Christina Kocharakkal and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a specialized interest in Infant Mental Health (ages 0 – 6), with 10+ years experience working with youth, teens, and young adults. If you are seeking me out, you are probably facing some challenges you are having with your children and/or looking to be as equipped as you can be to start your parenting journey.
Hello! My name is Christina Kocharakkal and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a specialized interest in Infant Mental Health (ages 0 – 6), with 10+ years experience working with youth, teens, and young adults. If you are seeking me out, you are probably facing some challenges you are having with your children and/or looking to be as equipped as you can be to start your parenting journey.
I believe that each individual has the capacity for growth through self-awareness and acceptance. I have supported individuals to recognize their optimal potential, develop and maintain healthy meaningful relationships, while making choices that are in the interest of oneself and others. I help my clients free themselves from disabling assumptions and attitudes so they can live fuller lives. As a trauma-informed therapist, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment to facilitate growth and change.
I believe that each individual has the capacity for growth through self-awareness and acceptance. I have supported individuals to recognize their optimal potential, develop and maintain healthy meaningful relationships, while making choices that are in the interest of oneself and others. I help my clients free themselves from disabling assumptions and attitudes so they can live fuller lives. As a trauma-informed therapist, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment to facilitate growth and change.
Welcome. You may have landed here because you're feeling a bit lost or stuck. You know something needs to change but you're not sure where or how to start. Let’s work together to (re)discover your strengths, values, and goals and chart your path forward. I offer individual counselling for challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship struggles, and perfectionism. I offer couples' counselling to help couples identify unhelpful patterns in their relationship and build more adaptive patterns to deepen their bond.
Welcome. You may have landed here because you're feeling a bit lost or stuck. You know something needs to change but you're not sure where or how to start. Let’s work together to (re)discover your strengths, values, and goals and chart your path forward. I offer individual counselling for challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship struggles, and perfectionism. I offer couples' counselling to help couples identify unhelpful patterns in their relationship and build more adaptive patterns to deepen their bond.
My core strengths lie in working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, suicidal ideations, post-partum mood disorders, occupational burnout and relationship challenges.
Are you struggling with painful thoughts and emotions or trying to sort out a difficult personal issue? I understand that life can feel like a roller-coaster of emotions sometimes as we try to navigate through life changes, relationship issues and personal challenges. I offer a person-centered, non-judgmental and empathetic treatment approach. I believe that every person is unique and the best approach is not cookie-cutter, but rather an individually tailored treatment plan.
My core strengths lie in working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, suicidal ideations, post-partum mood disorders, occupational burnout and relationship challenges.
Are you struggling with painful thoughts and emotions or trying to sort out a difficult personal issue? I understand that life can feel like a roller-coaster of emotions sometimes as we try to navigate through life changes, relationship issues and personal challenges. I offer a person-centered, non-judgmental and empathetic treatment approach. I believe that every person is unique and the best approach is not cookie-cutter, but rather an individually tailored treatment plan.
Welcome! I am Shelley Rush a Registered Psychotherapist and Director of Rush & Associates. I am committed to collaboratively assessing your current situation. My goal is to help individuals, couples and groups work towards empowering themselves in the process of change and understanding. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT. I use an integrated model helping you to develop an individual plan that suits your needs.
Welcome! I am Shelley Rush a Registered Psychotherapist and Director of Rush & Associates. I am committed to collaboratively assessing your current situation. My goal is to help individuals, couples and groups work towards empowering themselves in the process of change and understanding. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT. I use an integrated model helping you to develop an individual plan that suits your needs.
Clients in my practice are racially diverse, from the 2SLGTQ, immigrant and refugee communities who have experienced trauma that is adversely impacting their personal and professional relationships, Clients presenting issues are ancestral and intergenerational violence, current sexual/violence, partner relational/narcistic violence, trafficking, trauma related to war and conflict, workplace violence, discrimination and harassment. CPTSD, PTSD, attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, lack of self esteem, coming out, transitioning are some reasons for diverse clients to seek individual, couple and family therapy.
Clients in my practice are racially diverse, from the 2SLGTQ, immigrant and refugee communities who have experienced trauma that is adversely impacting their personal and professional relationships, Clients presenting issues are ancestral and intergenerational violence, current sexual/violence, partner relational/narcistic violence, trafficking, trauma related to war and conflict, workplace violence, discrimination and harassment. CPTSD, PTSD, attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, lack of self esteem, coming out, transitioning are some reasons for diverse clients to seek individual, couple and family therapy.
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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 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.