Suicidal Ideation Psychiatrists in Sunnyvale, CA

Photo of Dr. Cai Chen, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
Dr. Cai Chen
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
If you've struggled with the burdens of depression, the fears of anxiety, or the despair of suicidality you're in luck. I've gone through that too. I know how painful they are. It's why they're my favorite things to work with because I can confidently show you how to get out of these traps. This is the personal expertise I bring to my practice.
If you've struggled with the burdens of depression, the fears of anxiety, or the despair of suicidality you're in luck. I've gone through that too. I know how painful they are. It's why they're my favorite things to work with because I can confidently show you how to get out of these traps. This is the personal expertise I bring to my practice.
(408) 549-8430 View (408) 549-8430
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Gol Ara
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086  (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients - Dr. Ara completed her fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) at UCLA. CLP is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on treating mental health issues in patients with complex medical conditions. Before her fellowship training, she completed her psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico and earned her M.D. degree from Tehran University.
Accepting New Patients - Dr. Ara completed her fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) at UCLA. CLP is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on treating mental health issues in patients with complex medical conditions. Before her fellowship training, she completed her psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico and earned her M.D. degree from Tehran University.
(628) 313-4197 View (628) 313-4197
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LGTC Group
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Comprehensive Mental Health Practice comprised of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric nurse practitioners, Psychiatric Physician Assistants and Psychotherapists. Members of our team from various disciplines collaborate and coordinate interventions in order to provide the most effective and current treatment options.
Comprehensive Mental Health Practice comprised of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric nurse practitioners, Psychiatric Physician Assistants and Psychotherapists. Members of our team from various disciplines collaborate and coordinate interventions in order to provide the most effective and current treatment options.
(669) 221-8926 View (669) 221-8926
Photo of Samir Hamed, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Sunnyvale, CA
Samir Hamed
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(415) 612-5175 View (415) 612-5175
Photo of Martina Nankivell, Physician Assistant in Sunnyvale, CA
Martina Nankivell
Physician Assistant, PA-C, MPAS
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94085  (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients - Martina is a highly qualified physician assistant with an impressive academic and clinical background. She earned her Master of Medical Science degree from Nova Southeastern University and holds board certifications in both general medicine and psychiatry. Additionally, Martina possesses a Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry, reflecting her commitment to excellence in patient care.
Accepting New Patients - Martina is a highly qualified physician assistant with an impressive academic and clinical background. She earned her Master of Medical Science degree from Nova Southeastern University and holds board certifications in both general medicine and psychiatry. Additionally, Martina possesses a Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry, reflecting her commitment to excellence in patient care.
(916) 883-0842 View (916) 883-0842
Photo of Alexandra Presler, Physician Assistant in Sunnyvale, CA
Alexandra Presler
Physician Assistant, PA-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94085  (Online Only)
Pacific Mind Health treats mental health disorders using a variety of treatments including medications, Psychotherapy, Telemedicine, Spravato, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We strive to help create a treatment plan which will help guide you on a path to wellness. Our goal is to provide thorough diagnostic evaluations which will inform treatment choices and increase the likelihood the treatment will be successful. Please use this link for a free informational TMS session https://www.pacificmindhealth.com/tmsinfo.html
Pacific Mind Health treats mental health disorders using a variety of treatments including medications, Psychotherapy, Telemedicine, Spravato, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We strive to help create a treatment plan which will help guide you on a path to wellness. Our goal is to provide thorough diagnostic evaluations which will inform treatment choices and increase the likelihood the treatment will be successful. Please use this link for a free informational TMS session https://www.pacificmindhealth.com/tmsinfo.html
(949) 208-9864 View (949) 208-9864
Photo of Pavel Ksendz, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Sunnyvale, CA
Pavel Ksendz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086  (Online Only)
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialized in treating mood, anxiety, cognitive, trauma-related, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am a strong proponent of the philosophy that health is multifactorial, made up of physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual facets. I value taking a collaborative approach with clients to create a thorough, individualized treatment plan that best meets their specific needs and goals. I have a long-held passion for mental healthcare and have worked with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings within psychiatry.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialized in treating mood, anxiety, cognitive, trauma-related, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am a strong proponent of the philosophy that health is multifactorial, made up of physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual facets. I value taking a collaborative approach with clients to create a thorough, individualized treatment plan that best meets their specific needs and goals. I have a long-held passion for mental healthcare and have worked with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings within psychiatry.
(415) 367-1996 View (415) 367-1996
Photo of Toral Desai, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
Toral Desai
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94085  (Online Only)
At Lucid Behavioral Health, our providers employ contemporary and holistic methodologies in the assessment and treatment of various mental health challenges.
At Lucid Behavioral Health, our providers employ contemporary and holistic methodologies in the assessment and treatment of various mental health challenges.
(650) 281-0983 View (650) 281-0983

More Psychiatrists Nearby

Photo of Randall Bailey, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
Randall Bailey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94303  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
(310) 340-6034 View (310) 340-6034
Photo of Greer Murphy, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
Greer Murphy
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
I can help you with: Treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, compulsions, and trauma. Also, insomnia, chronic fatigue, inattention and lack of focus. Memory and other cognitive concerns, even when complicated by agitation. Overuse and dependence on habit-forming prescription and non-prescription substances. Workplace and family issues. Chronic pain and Long COVID mood, energy, and cognitive changes. Nonresponse to medication and psychotherapies given by other providers. I also have decades of experience treating severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and psychosis in hospital, outpatient, and residential settings.
I can help you with: Treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, compulsions, and trauma. Also, insomnia, chronic fatigue, inattention and lack of focus. Memory and other cognitive concerns, even when complicated by agitation. Overuse and dependence on habit-forming prescription and non-prescription substances. Workplace and family issues. Chronic pain and Long COVID mood, energy, and cognitive changes. Nonresponse to medication and psychotherapies given by other providers. I also have decades of experience treating severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and psychosis in hospital, outpatient, and residential settings.
(650) 629-0909 View (650) 629-0909
Photo of M Rameen Ghorieshi, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
M Rameen Ghorieshi
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
I care for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. I treat both a vast range of psychiatric conditions and help those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, whole body health, coping with medical illness, and addiction medicine. I will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques, to best care for your condition and meet your needs.
I care for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. I treat both a vast range of psychiatric conditions and help those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, whole body health, coping with medical illness, and addiction medicine. I will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques, to best care for your condition and meet your needs.
(650) 204-3479 View (650) 204-3479
Photo of Randall Scott Bailey, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
Randall Scott Bailey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
(310) 340-7508 View (310) 340-7508
Photo of Southern Oregon Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Sunnyvale, CA
Southern Oregon Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032  (Online Only)
Offering psychiatric evaluation, medication management, limited psychotherapy & ketamine treatment to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia and other psychiatric & neurodevelopmental conditions throughout Oregon. Direct, open-minded & non-judgmental in my approach, I believe in partnering with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan utilizing the best available/most current evidence-based research in neuropsychiatry, as well as complementary & alternative treatments.
Offering psychiatric evaluation, medication management, limited psychotherapy & ketamine treatment to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia and other psychiatric & neurodevelopmental conditions throughout Oregon. Direct, open-minded & non-judgmental in my approach, I believe in partnering with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan utilizing the best available/most current evidence-based research in neuropsychiatry, as well as complementary & alternative treatments.
(541) 203-6352 View (541) 203-6352
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Samaneh Ferdosian
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95134  (Online Only)
Samaneh Ferdowsian is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of California, who graduated from Walden University. Samaneh has been in the mental health field for over five years and has experience working with both adolescents and adults. She completed her Bachelors of Science at Chamberlain University and received her Masters of Science in Psychiatry from Walden University.
Samaneh Ferdowsian is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of California, who graduated from Walden University. Samaneh has been in the mental health field for over five years and has experience working with both adolescents and adults. She completed her Bachelors of Science at Chamberlain University and received her Masters of Science in Psychiatry from Walden University.
(424) 396-5461 View (424) 396-5461
Photo of Jacob Towery, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
Jacob Towery
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Hello. I specialize in providing high-end therapy (+/- medications) to motivated teenagers and adults who want to make change happen relatively fast. I enjoy working with clients who are open to making behavioral changes and struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, relationship challenges, addiction, procrastination.
Hello. I specialize in providing high-end therapy (+/- medications) to motivated teenagers and adults who want to make change happen relatively fast. I enjoy working with clients who are open to making behavioral changes and struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, relationship challenges, addiction, procrastination.
(650) 670-3568 View (650) 670-3568
Photo of Deepak Kumar, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
Deepak Kumar
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95102  (Online Only)
Deepak Kumar M.D., M.S. is an adult board-certified psychiatrist, licensed in CA, TX, NY, FL, PA, and MO. He has worked since 2010 in 9 states and in all kinds of settings from inpatient, IOP/PHP, and outpatient to state hospitals, correctional facilities and tele-psychiatry.
Deepak Kumar M.D., M.S. is an adult board-certified psychiatrist, licensed in CA, TX, NY, FL, PA, and MO. He has worked since 2010 in 9 states and in all kinds of settings from inpatient, IOP/PHP, and outpatient to state hospitals, correctional facilities and tele-psychiatry.
(516) 908-8530 View (516) 908-8530
Photo of Lauren Varma, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Sunnyvale, CA
Lauren Varma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
I specialize in treating a wide range of complex psychiatric conditions, with an emphasis on optimizing sleep, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
I specialize in treating a wide range of complex psychiatric conditions, with an emphasis on optimizing sleep, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
(650) 398-1289 View (650) 398-1289
Photo of Pai Yeh 'art', Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Sunnyvale, CA
Pai Yeh 'art'
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95113  (Online Only)
Art Yeh (pronounced "yay!") is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He has worked as a provider in a wide array of settings in different states. Art has done psychiatric consulting and specializes in many disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, psychosis. He has worked telehealth treating clients across the lifespan. Art treats children, adolescents, adults and geriatric. Art has made himself a dynamic behavioral health provider by providing inpatient behavioral health services to adolescents, adults, and geriatric in 4 different states.
Art Yeh (pronounced "yay!") is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He has worked as a provider in a wide array of settings in different states. Art has done psychiatric consulting and specializes in many disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, psychosis. He has worked telehealth treating clients across the lifespan. Art treats children, adolescents, adults and geriatric. Art has made himself a dynamic behavioral health provider by providing inpatient behavioral health services to adolescents, adults, and geriatric in 4 different states.
(415) 702-2539 View (415) 702-2539
Photo of Ronnie Palache, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Sunnyvale, CA
Ronnie Palache
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have been a nurse for over 40 years, and I focus on providing supportive, non-judgmental and therapeutic mental health care. I focus on helping clients explore thoughts, feelings and experiences to make self-directed change and I provide mental health medication management services through my work as a PMHNP.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have been a nurse for over 40 years, and I focus on providing supportive, non-judgmental and therapeutic mental health care. I focus on helping clients explore thoughts, feelings and experiences to make self-directed change and I provide mental health medication management services through my work as a PMHNP.
(858) 768-8837 View (858) 768-8837
Photo of Melinda Armstead, Psychiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA
Melinda Armstead
Psychiatrist, MS, MD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing mental health challenges. I believe everyone deserves expert physicians with whom they can work collaboratively throughout the course of their treatment. At this time I offer both medication management and therapy services to meet the individual needs of my clients.
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing mental health challenges. I believe everyone deserves expert physicians with whom they can work collaboratively throughout the course of their treatment. At this time I offer both medication management and therapy services to meet the individual needs of my clients.
(408) 886-9446 View (408) 886-9446


Suicidal Ideation Psychiatrists

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 behavioral 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 behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior 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.