Therapists in T6C
Laura Brieva
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6C
¡Bienvenido! Mi nombre es Laura y ofrezco psicoterapia a niños, adolescentes, adultos y parejas en toda Alberta. Mis intereses y experiencias incluyen trabajar con individuos que experimentan trauma complejo, duelo, síntomas de ansiedad y depresión, insomnio, uso de sustancias y transiciones de vida. Proporciono servicios tanto en inglés como en español y disfruto trabajar con diversas poblaciones utilizando psicoterapia multicultural.
¡Bienvenido! Mi nombre es Laura y ofrezco psicoterapia a niños, adolescentes, adultos y parejas en toda Alberta. Mis intereses y experiencias incluyen trabajar con individuos que experimentan trauma complejo, duelo, síntomas de ansiedad y depresión, insomnio, uso de sustancias y transiciones de vida. Proporciono servicios tanto en inglés como en español y disfruto trabajar con diversas poblaciones utilizando psicoterapia multicultural.
Jessica Martinez Perez
Registered Social Worker, RCSW, MSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Edmonton, AB T6C
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work, a Certified Trauma Therapist, and a Trauma Informed Yoga instructor with over a decade of experience. I offer individual therapy sessions in English and Spanish using evidence based approaches tailored to your needs and goals. My intention is to provide a space to support you in your journey to wellness and to reconnect with your potential to Heal Within. My work is built upon respect within a trauma informed and social justice orientation. I offer virtual, and in person sessions to individuals 16+ and I provide Social Work clinical supervision.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work, a Certified Trauma Therapist, and a Trauma Informed Yoga instructor with over a decade of experience. I offer individual therapy sessions in English and Spanish using evidence based approaches tailored to your needs and goals. My intention is to provide a space to support you in your journey to wellness and to reconnect with your potential to Heal Within. My work is built upon respect within a trauma informed and social justice orientation. I offer virtual, and in person sessions to individuals 16+ and I provide Social Work clinical supervision.
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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.