Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Toronto, ON

Hi! Thanks for visiting. Maybe it’s like you’re about to drown in overwhelm, and you wish you could catch your breath. Maybe that out-of-control urge exploded again, and you wish you could find that kind of relief without all the mess afterward. Maybe it exploded in one or more of your relationships, and you don’t know what to do, but you feel unspeakably lost or lonely about it. Maybe at times you’ve given up on life being worth living. Maybe other times you do everything you can think of to survive. Or maybe it’s your teen or someone else you love who’s going through things like this, and you need support. I’d love to help.

Do you often find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster, struggling to get a hold of strong urges and stay in control? We help people with intense emotions, self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behaviours that get in the way of them feeling and functioning at their best. We're a team of therapists specializing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and we're here to help you untangle longstanding patterns so that you can take back control over your emotions and live a more meaningful life.

Our comprehensive DBT program is committed to providing compassionate & effective treatment for individuals who may experience intense emotions (such as anxiety, depression, anger, shame, guilt), impulsive behaviours (such as self-harm, suicide , stealing, substance use, risky behaviours), & stormy relationships (which could look like switching between pushing people away & clinging to them, challenges with saying no). We also offer trauma treatment through Prolonged Exposure-DBT and/or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) because many of the current day experiences, emotions & views of the world, are based on previous experiences.

My name is Lou Gallo and I am a trans-identified clinical social worker who has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have worked in school settings, in the community with LGBTQ2IS youth, and within clinical mental health setttings. I have a specialization working with adults who have experienced trauma, including those who have experiences of suicidality and suicidal behaviours. I also have specific experience supporting people who identify as having a Learning Disability and/or ADHD.

Are you struggling to manage stress, depression, or anxiety? Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnout, unmotivated, or stuck? Do you find yourself lacking purpose, meaning, and connection? As a mental health nurse and a nurse psychotherapist, my goal is to walk alongside you in your journey; looking at your life as a whole person, understanding your past and current struggles (roots), with a positive mindset for a bright and hopeful future (sprouts). The goal is to help you feel empowered and reconnect with your authentic self. I offer space for you to gain deeper insights, confidence, self-awareness, and self-compassion.

It’s not uncommon that you struggle with suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviours. Do you feel as though no one understands you? No one can help you? Brittany can. Brittany is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying Member with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She comes to us with a very respectable Honours Bachelor of Arts degree with a joint major in psychology & sociology from Trent University. She is currently enrolled at Yorkville University and is completing a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology

Counselling is a personal and individualized journey, and it is important that you find someone who matches your needs. I offer virtual and in person therapy services through evidence-based approaches. I take the approach that you cannot choose what life has thrown at you, but we can work together to try and make things better. Everyone comes to therapy with their own life experience and perspective; I want to honour your journey and be a source of support toward a more fulfilling life

I am a relational psychotherapist and trauma practitioner. I completed 5-year Psychotherapy training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, 3-year Somatic Experiencing training for trauma resolution (Montreal), and I hold a MA in Women's and Gender Studies (Carleton University, Ottawa). I have worked deeply with people struggling with a range of emotions/experiences including grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation , anger, childhood abuse and psychosocial trauma (including war), post-immigration experiences, relationship difficulties and self-actualization issues. My practice is trans, queer, fat and sex worker affirming.

We often believe we must suffer on our own, having learned to be fiercely independent as result of trauma. Our suffering can show up as lack of motivation, burn-out, isolation, unhelpful habits, abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, feeling stuck, or feeling like we just need to survive the day to day. We may even believe that we are meant to suffer. Perhaps we might believe that we cannot reach our potential or reach out for help, or we have forgotten who we are. When we receive the support that we need, we can all reach our full potential, regardless of what happened to us.

Reaching out for support and prioritizing your mental health is a monumental step, and I am honoured to accompany you on this journey. I offer empathic, personalized, client-focused care and work from a holistic framework that integrates all aspects of your life. I prioritize trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practices, and I am a Lebanese-Canadian immigrant, which gives me a unique understanding of challenges inherent to cultural integration and the immigrant experience.

Melanie Dignam MSW RSW is an integrative psychotherapist in Private Practice from Toronto, ON Canada. Melanie specializes in trauma resolution and healing using evidence informed practices that intend to shift individuals towards an embodied experience of the mind+body+spirit through therapeutic support and reconnection to Self. In 2020, she completed her Internal Family Systems (IFS) Comprehensive Training with IFSCA and specialized IFS training in the area of Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Suicide , Addiction and Self Leadership. In 2022, she completed her Ketamine Assisted IFS Psychotherapy (KIFS) training with Sapience Therapy.

Bethany has experience working with individuals who have struggled with unexpected setbacks or challenges associated with relationship changes, family changes, loss and grief, adapting to the impact of the COVID 19 health crisis. Additionally, she has experience supporting individuals with ADHD, learning exceptionalities Gifted and LD, more complex emotional, mental health and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation , histories of developmental trauma, and those with diagnoses of mood and personality disorders, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.

Whether the issues are end-of-life planning, parenting our parents, chronic illness, dementia/alzheimer's, betrayal, estrangement, job loss, miscarriage, divorce, sudden, complicated or unexpected death, aging and transitions, or empty-nesting, we experience many similar reactions to loss. Fatigue, depression, anxiety, worry, guilt, and anger are just some of the manifestations. Trouble sleeping and self medicating with food, drugs or alcohol, even suicide seems like an alternative to the pain we carry around with us. I provide culturally sensitive counselling to a diverse community.Together we can create a more meaningful life, filled with truth, joy and love.

Registered psychotherapist and social worker. Specializing in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation , behaviour or anger issues, couples conflict, grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem or conflict. When working with clients, my focus is to ensure that a safe, healthy and respectful space is provided to people of all ages, social backgrounds and cultural beliefs. I am committed to maintaining a practice that is anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ friendly and accessible.

Our Comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) program helps people who experience intense emotions, chronic depression, intense anxiety, impulsive behaviours, self-harm/ suicidal behaviour, or problems in relationships. Our treatment is tailored to each individual clients' needs and focused on helping each client achieve the goals that they themselves wish to work towards.