Suicidal Ideation Therapists in 90022

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Mayra Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hello, my name is Mayra Gutierrez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I enjoy creating a welcoming environment for therapy whether is telehealth or in-person session. I have worked with a variety of individuals from ages 4 to 70 years old. I worked with families with a single child to up to 6 children in family sessions. I have years of experience with trauma work, short-term treatment, narrative therapy, art therapy, music therapy, along with implementing smells and lighting into sessions to ground and create space for clientele.
Hello, my name is Mayra Gutierrez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I enjoy creating a welcoming environment for therapy whether is telehealth or in-person session. I have worked with a variety of individuals from ages 4 to 70 years old. I worked with families with a single child to up to 6 children in family sessions. I have years of experience with trauma work, short-term treatment, narrative therapy, art therapy, music therapy, along with implementing smells and lighting into sessions to ground and create space for clientele.
(323) 716-1840 View (323) 716-1840
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Wendy Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90022  (Online Only)
Welcome, you are taking the first step in your healing process. You may be experiencing situations that may be overwhelming and may be creating daily life function. You may be noticing patterns that continue to perpetuate thoughts and emotions that can be difficult to understand and manage. In therapy, we can work together in identifying and understanding the “origen” of our patterns and work towards embracing growth, healing, and change. I believe therapy should be a safe space to process your emotions and thoughts without feeling judged and I aim to create a safe and trusting therapeutic space to facilitate growth and healing.
Welcome, you are taking the first step in your healing process. You may be experiencing situations that may be overwhelming and may be creating daily life function. You may be noticing patterns that continue to perpetuate thoughts and emotions that can be difficult to understand and manage. In therapy, we can work together in identifying and understanding the “origen” of our patterns and work towards embracing growth, healing, and change. I believe therapy should be a safe space to process your emotions and thoughts without feeling judged and I aim to create a safe and trusting therapeutic space to facilitate growth and healing.
(562) 561-2029 View (562) 561-2029
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Jennifer Misirli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Hello! My name is Jenny Misirli, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love being a therapist, only second to being a mother. There is such power in connecting with people going through challenges, listening to what they want and need to change to help them live the lives they want.
Hello! My name is Jenny Misirli, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love being a therapist, only second to being a mother. There is such power in connecting with people going through challenges, listening to what they want and need to change to help them live the lives they want.
(951) 227-7520 View (951) 227-7520
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Marcos Andrade
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90022
What's holding you back from starting your journey towards a brighter, more fulfilling life? I'm all about embracing authenticity and diving into your experiences and future aspirations. My approach is sincere and down-to-earth, bringing warmth, genuineness, and inclusivity into our therapy sessions together. I believe that therapy is a team effort where your needs and goals are what matter most. Clients like you can feel comfortable knowing I'm here to help you with compassion, creating a space where you can truly be yourself. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. ¡Hablo español!
What's holding you back from starting your journey towards a brighter, more fulfilling life? I'm all about embracing authenticity and diving into your experiences and future aspirations. My approach is sincere and down-to-earth, bringing warmth, genuineness, and inclusivity into our therapy sessions together. I believe that therapy is a team effort where your needs and goals are what matter most. Clients like you can feel comfortable knowing I'm here to help you with compassion, creating a space where you can truly be yourself. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. ¡Hablo español!
(310) 907-9456 View (310) 907-9456
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Esther Rosales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Esther Rosales and I am licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I bring a fresh approach to psychotherapy and invite you to call me for a free consultation. I provide services to teens, families, couples, and adults in the Los Angeles area. We will work together to overcome whatever challenge you may be struggling with. My experience includes working with those navigating challenges in Grief & Loss, Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Hola, mi nombre es Esther Rosales, ofrezco un enfoque refrescante a la psicoterapia. Llama me para una consulta gratuita.
Hi, my name is Esther Rosales and I am licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I bring a fresh approach to psychotherapy and invite you to call me for a free consultation. I provide services to teens, families, couples, and adults in the Los Angeles area. We will work together to overcome whatever challenge you may be struggling with. My experience includes working with those navigating challenges in Grief & Loss, Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Hola, mi nombre es Esther Rosales, ofrezco un enfoque refrescante a la psicoterapia. Llama me para una consulta gratuita.
(323) 680-5986 View (323) 680-5986
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Marcella Haro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90022
I work with people suffering from anxiety and/or depression who wish to deeply explore what is behind the symptoms they are experiencing. I work best with people who need a space to be heard and want to be empowered in their treatment. If you are noticing patterns and themes in your life and are unsure about why you are unable to do things differently despite wanting to change, exploring your foundational experiences can help to get to the root of the matter. Sometimes coping skills and tools are not enough, and I am here to help. I am LGBTQ affirmative, sex positive, and work through a social justice lens.
I work with people suffering from anxiety and/or depression who wish to deeply explore what is behind the symptoms they are experiencing. I work best with people who need a space to be heard and want to be empowered in their treatment. If you are noticing patterns and themes in your life and are unsure about why you are unable to do things differently despite wanting to change, exploring your foundational experiences can help to get to the root of the matter. Sometimes coping skills and tools are not enough, and I am here to help. I am LGBTQ affirmative, sex positive, and work through a social justice lens.
(213) 817-5971 View (213) 817-5971
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Dinandrea Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022  (Online Only)
I am a compassionate, collective liberationist-oriented psychotherapist and digital nomad. I believe that if you face and embrace your authentic self, you can create significant transformation in your life. Soy una psicoterapeuta. nómada digital, compasiva y orientada a la liberación colectiva. Mi creencia es que si te enfrentas y aceptas tu ser auténtica/o, puedes crear una transformación significativa en tu vida
I am a compassionate, collective liberationist-oriented psychotherapist and digital nomad. I believe that if you face and embrace your authentic self, you can create significant transformation in your life. Soy una psicoterapeuta. nómada digital, compasiva y orientada a la liberación colectiva. Mi creencia es que si te enfrentas y aceptas tu ser auténtica/o, puedes crear una transformación significativa en tu vida
(213) 531-2094 View (213) 531-2094
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Lilly Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Commerce, CA 90022
When life gets tough, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better.
When life gets tough, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better.
(323) 797-5941 View (323) 797-5941
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Sarah Brock Chavez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90022
I identify as a queer, femme, Chicana therapist. I provide Psychotherapy that is Intersectional and Trauma-informed treatment. Combining techniques of traditional Psychodynamic Therapy as well as Somatic Therapy together we investigate your past and what is happening currently in your body (physical pain, ailments, sensations) in relation to environmental triggers (systemic racism, queer & trans-phobia, sexism, micro-aggressions), as well as attachment styles that inform your core beliefs to get you to a place of a fully developed and embodied sense of self and well being.
I identify as a queer, femme, Chicana therapist. I provide Psychotherapy that is Intersectional and Trauma-informed treatment. Combining techniques of traditional Psychodynamic Therapy as well as Somatic Therapy together we investigate your past and what is happening currently in your body (physical pain, ailments, sensations) in relation to environmental triggers (systemic racism, queer & trans-phobia, sexism, micro-aggressions), as well as attachment styles that inform your core beliefs to get you to a place of a fully developed and embodied sense of self and well being.
(424) 377-4514 View (424) 377-4514
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Tricia Kayiatos-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
Therapy can be a transformative experience of acknowledging Self and finding a higher level of functioning. The relationship between therapist and client facilitates gentle and foundational changes aiming to discard dysfunctional coping skills and to acquire healthier tools for living. I intend to create an accepting and nonjudgmental space and connect with my clients through compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard. I understand and cherish the intimacy and honor that is my role in my clients' lives.
Therapy can be a transformative experience of acknowledging Self and finding a higher level of functioning. The relationship between therapist and client facilitates gentle and foundational changes aiming to discard dysfunctional coping skills and to acquire healthier tools for living. I intend to create an accepting and nonjudgmental space and connect with my clients through compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard. I understand and cherish the intimacy and honor that is my role in my clients' lives.
(323) 831-7107 View (323) 831-7107

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Suicidal Ideation Therapists

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.