Therapists in M6H
Shiva Safari
Registered Psychotherapist, MFT, RP, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6H
I welcome individuals, couples and families who identify as heterosexual or LGBTQ+. In session, we focus on emotions and how to create safety, trust and confidence in your interactions with family members, significant others, colleagues and friends. I welcome clients from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. I can offer therapy in Farsi, Italian, German and English. I also have a working knowledge of French.
I welcome individuals, couples and families who identify as heterosexual or LGBTQ+. In session, we focus on emotions and how to create safety, trust and confidence in your interactions with family members, significant others, colleagues and friends. I welcome clients from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. I can offer therapy in Farsi, Italian, German and English. I also have a working knowledge of French.
Potential 22 Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
Potential 22 specializes in providing psychotherapy services tailored to our clients unique needs. Our dedicated group practice of registered therapists offers compassionate support, guidance, and evidence-based treatments to individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. Committed to creating a safe and inclusive space, Potential 22 embraces diversity and welcomes individuals from various cultural backgrounds, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and diverse identities and experiences.
Potential 22 specializes in providing psychotherapy services tailored to our clients unique needs. Our dedicated group practice of registered therapists offers compassionate support, guidance, and evidence-based treatments to individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. Committed to creating a safe and inclusive space, Potential 22 embraces diversity and welcomes individuals from various cultural backgrounds, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and diverse identities and experiences.
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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.