Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Tucson, AZ
You are both the leader and driving force of your life.
What do you want and need? What brings you joy, pleasure, and peace amidst large-scale and personal chaos? What changes are you willing to make? What do you value most?
I welcome the opportunity to walk with you as you determine your answers and the questions themselves. I believe in the importance of authentic human connection and "goodness of fit" when it comes to a therapeutic relationship. I wish you the best as you wade through therapist profiles looking for someone who might be a good fit - it is a huge act of self love, and you deserve it.
You are both the leader and driving force of your life.
What do you want and need? What brings you joy, pleasure, and peace amidst large-scale and personal chaos? What changes are you willing to make? What do you value most?
I welcome the opportunity to walk with you as you determine your answers and the questions themselves. I believe in the importance of authentic human connection and "goodness of fit" when it comes to a therapeutic relationship. I wish you the best as you wade through therapist profiles looking for someone who might be a good fit - it is a huge act of self love, and you deserve it.
I believe everyone experiences challenges and difficult seasons in life. My approach combines emotional support with practical strategies, because meaningful growth often requires both. Together, we look beyond surface-level symptoms to better understand the underlying patterns affecting your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered while building the insight and tools needed to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and lasting change.
I believe everyone experiences challenges and difficult seasons in life. My approach combines emotional support with practical strategies, because meaningful growth often requires both. Together, we look beyond surface-level symptoms to better understand the underlying patterns affecting your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered while building the insight and tools needed to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and lasting change.
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you child/teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help. I work across the lifespan to provide individuals with the tools needed to make meaningful change.
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you child/teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help. I work across the lifespan to provide individuals with the tools needed to make meaningful change.
I believe therapy should feel personal, meaningful, and tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all approach. I work with individuals across the lifespan, but connect especially well with young adults through middle age navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck. My clients are often motivated for change, seeking to better understand themselves, build resilience, and create more fulfilling, balanced lives. I also have experience supporting military families and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
I believe therapy should feel personal, meaningful, and tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all approach. I work with individuals across the lifespan, but connect especially well with young adults through middle age navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck. My clients are often motivated for change, seeking to better understand themselves, build resilience, and create more fulfilling, balanced lives. I also have experience supporting military families and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients and work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship struggles, OCD, difficulties in emotional regulation, identity development, trauma processing, low self-esteem, and body image, and I also serve the adult ADHD and LGBTQ+ community! My commitment is to create a safe and nonjudgmental place where you can increase your sense of hope and self-worth, stretch beyond your comfort zone, explore your true self, and embrace the growth process.
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients and work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship struggles, OCD, difficulties in emotional regulation, identity development, trauma processing, low self-esteem, and body image, and I also serve the adult ADHD and LGBTQ+ community! My commitment is to create a safe and nonjudgmental place where you can increase your sense of hope and self-worth, stretch beyond your comfort zone, explore your true self, and embrace the growth process.
Amelia Keiana Rustaey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85701
Waitlist for new clients
I work to create a nonjudgmental, explorative, and insightful space where you can feel empowered, supported, and safely challenged. I believe in your autonomy and that you know yourself best, so we’ll work together to identify your strengths, areas of distress, and opportunities for growth. My approach is humanistic and trauma-informed, drawing from ACT, somatic practices, and parts-work. I also bring a social justice and intersectional-feminist lens, and am sex-positive and affirming of kink, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
I work to create a nonjudgmental, explorative, and insightful space where you can feel empowered, supported, and safely challenged. I believe in your autonomy and that you know yourself best, so we’ll work together to identify your strengths, areas of distress, and opportunities for growth. My approach is humanistic and trauma-informed, drawing from ACT, somatic practices, and parts-work. I also bring a social justice and intersectional-feminist lens, and am sex-positive and affirming of kink, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Life can be challenging. My goal as a therapist is to meet my clients where they are and provide a safe space to navigate through their issues together. I specialize in treating substance use and abuse, which in turn leads to the treatment of underlying issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and low-self esteem. By utilizing an individualistic, strength based approach, I help my clients to find positive ways to cope with the challenges of everyday life in ways that work for them. I am empathetic and kind. I bring my clients into a space where they will not be judged or criticized.
Life can be challenging. My goal as a therapist is to meet my clients where they are and provide a safe space to navigate through their issues together. I specialize in treating substance use and abuse, which in turn leads to the treatment of underlying issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and low-self esteem. By utilizing an individualistic, strength based approach, I help my clients to find positive ways to cope with the challenges of everyday life in ways that work for them. I am empathetic and kind. I bring my clients into a space where they will not be judged or criticized.
"I help Adults, children ages 6-12, and teens in Arizona struggling with ADHD , Anxiety , Depression , Child behavioral problems, Trauma, Identity issues and parenting help.
I offer in-person and tele-health sessions and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Aetna.
I am an EMDR-trained therapist and work with children as young as 6 years old. I am very compassionate, patient, and have high integrity
"I help Adults, children ages 6-12, and teens in Arizona struggling with ADHD , Anxiety , Depression , Child behavioral problems, Trauma, Identity issues and parenting help.
I offer in-person and tele-health sessions and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Aetna.
I am an EMDR-trained therapist and work with children as young as 6 years old. I am very compassionate, patient, and have high integrity
Do you feel taken advantage of and like no matter what you do, you can't win? Are you a victim of emotional, verbal or physical abuse? Do you love someone who is caught up in the pain of addiction or mental illness? Have you tried everything you can think of but have no idea how to help or what else to do? Are you afraid your partner, spouse, adult child or other loved one will end up in jail, or worse? I get it. Maybe you're just mad. Maybe you're tired of having to handle everything yourself. I get that too.
Do you feel taken advantage of and like no matter what you do, you can't win? Are you a victim of emotional, verbal or physical abuse? Do you love someone who is caught up in the pain of addiction or mental illness? Have you tried everything you can think of but have no idea how to help or what else to do? Are you afraid your partner, spouse, adult child or other loved one will end up in jail, or worse? I get it. Maybe you're just mad. Maybe you're tired of having to handle everything yourself. I get that too.
New Leaf Integrative Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85705
At New Leaf Integrative Wellness Center, we value you and your unique needs. We support individuals struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
We offer a number of children's groups. Our groups focus on helping kids better cope with stress and anxiety. We also have groups for improving social skills in children with an emphasis on psychoeducation, mixed with fun and engaging activities.
At New Leaf Integrative Wellness Center, we value you and your unique needs. We support individuals struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
We offer a number of children's groups. Our groups focus on helping kids better cope with stress and anxiety. We also have groups for improving social skills in children with an emphasis on psychoeducation, mixed with fun and engaging activities.
I support my clients through a Strengths-Based, Client Centered approach, pulling from my journey through addiction, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations.
I am passionate about aiding individuals throughout their mental health journey, regardless of their current life stage. As a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, my goal is to help Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, and anyone else on the Front Lines. I strive to help reduce the stigma around mental health and work to create a safe place for people to grow and learn.
I support my clients through a Strengths-Based, Client Centered approach, pulling from my journey through addiction, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations.
I am passionate about aiding individuals throughout their mental health journey, regardless of their current life stage. As a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, my goal is to help Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, and anyone else on the Front Lines. I strive to help reduce the stigma around mental health and work to create a safe place for people to grow and learn.
InnerSenses (Thomas Cooper) has been providing loving, respectful and compassionate psychotherapy services in the State of Arizona since 1988. Mr. Cooper provides a safe and secure counseling environment that invites individuals to develop their own positive living lifestyle for themselves and those individuals who are associated with them. InnerSenses provides counseling services both in-office as well as teletherapy in Arizona. Mr. Cooper provides individual, couples and family therapies which include such areas as problem gambling, substance disorders, psychiatric disorders (PTSD, depression, anxiety, gender disorders.
InnerSenses (Thomas Cooper) has been providing loving, respectful and compassionate psychotherapy services in the State of Arizona since 1988. Mr. Cooper provides a safe and secure counseling environment that invites individuals to develop their own positive living lifestyle for themselves and those individuals who are associated with them. InnerSenses provides counseling services both in-office as well as teletherapy in Arizona. Mr. Cooper provides individual, couples and family therapies which include such areas as problem gambling, substance disorders, psychiatric disorders (PTSD, depression, anxiety, gender disorders.
Have you been feeling unhappy and disconnected, almost as if you're running on autopilot? Do you often feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? Are you worrying throughout your day, or feeling guarded with those around you? Is it hard to ask for what you need from others, and often feel resentful and unhappy in relationships? You are not alone and deserve support during these challenging times. Together, we’ll identify what matters most to you and create a personalized path toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Have you been feeling unhappy and disconnected, almost as if you're running on autopilot? Do you often feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? Are you worrying throughout your day, or feeling guarded with those around you? Is it hard to ask for what you need from others, and often feel resentful and unhappy in relationships? You are not alone and deserve support during these challenging times. Together, we’ll identify what matters most to you and create a personalized path toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Some of my clients arrive at their lowest point, overwhelmed, dysregulated, and unsure things can ever feel okay again. I work with young people ages 6–17 and adults navigating trauma, emotional crisis, and the kind of pain that's hard to put into words.
But beneath every difficult behavior is a person who wants to be heard, to feel safe, and to believe that something better is possible. Their families want answers, reassurance, and a team that actually sees them.
I bring consistency, compassion, and practical tools to every session, not just to get through the crisis, but to build something that holds up long after it passes.
Some of my clients arrive at their lowest point, overwhelmed, dysregulated, and unsure things can ever feel okay again. I work with young people ages 6–17 and adults navigating trauma, emotional crisis, and the kind of pain that's hard to put into words.
But beneath every difficult behavior is a person who wants to be heard, to feel safe, and to believe that something better is possible. Their families want answers, reassurance, and a team that actually sees them.
I bring consistency, compassion, and practical tools to every session, not just to get through the crisis, but to build something that holds up long after it passes.
Jessica emphasizes self-compassion while supporting each age range, and is passionate about providing a safe and welcoming environment by applying a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. Jessica incorporates aspects of experiential therapy, to foster connection to our intrinsic needs and also external connections to the
communities and various systems that we are a part of. Jessica’s support applies Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, for sustainable change.
Jessica emphasizes self-compassion while supporting each age range, and is passionate about providing a safe and welcoming environment by applying a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. Jessica incorporates aspects of experiential therapy, to foster connection to our intrinsic needs and also external connections to the
communities and various systems that we are a part of. Jessica’s support applies Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, for sustainable change.
Through therapy you can learn skills to better manage your depressive thoughts, thoughts of suicide and much more.
Hello my name is Diana, if you are a teen or adult who is struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, history of trauma and have parenting barriers I can help. I am certified in Circle of Security Parenting, Incredible years program. Additionally, I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With nearly 7 years of experience, I have worked with children and families, veterans and civilians.
Through therapy you can learn skills to better manage your depressive thoughts, thoughts of suicide and much more.
Hello my name is Diana, if you are a teen or adult who is struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, history of trauma and have parenting barriers I can help. I am certified in Circle of Security Parenting, Incredible years program. Additionally, I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With nearly 7 years of experience, I have worked with children and families, veterans and civilians.
You’ve spent years following a map that had a clear direction but now the path before you seems to have ended or reached a crossroads. You are left with the 'What’s Next?' that feels more like a weight than a choice. I support motivated individuals navigate the high-pressure transitions of life, from finding your voice to reclaiming your identity. Whether you are building your identity from scratch as a young adult or reclaiming it during your midlife, I help you define who you are when the labels and roles are stripped away.
You’ve spent years following a map that had a clear direction but now the path before you seems to have ended or reached a crossroads. You are left with the 'What’s Next?' that feels more like a weight than a choice. I support motivated individuals navigate the high-pressure transitions of life, from finding your voice to reclaiming your identity. Whether you are building your identity from scratch as a young adult or reclaiming it during your midlife, I help you define who you are when the labels and roles are stripped away.
Hi! I'm Osvaldo Gotay Ruiz, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Arizona. I received my Master's from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and have been practicing for approximately 10 years. I help individuals struggling with emotional problems become the best versions of themselves. I bring a compassionate and holistic approach to my practice, aiming to empower individuals and communities facing various challenges. With a strong commitment to social justice and advocacy, I strive to create meaningful connections and provide support tailored to each client's unique needs.
Hi! I'm Osvaldo Gotay Ruiz, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Arizona. I received my Master's from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and have been practicing for approximately 10 years. I help individuals struggling with emotional problems become the best versions of themselves. I bring a compassionate and holistic approach to my practice, aiming to empower individuals and communities facing various challenges. With a strong commitment to social justice and advocacy, I strive to create meaningful connections and provide support tailored to each client's unique needs.
Work towards future of change and discovery, move through trauma, and reconnect with your most authentic self with our dedicated team of clinical therapists at Change AZ. We offer compassionate, virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families (ages 18 and up) navigating the realities of trauma and everyday life stress. Our experience helps clients build meaningful connections, grow emotional resilience, and move toward their goals in a safe, supportive space. Together, let's start a real path toward healing, self-worth, and genuine fulfillment.
Work towards future of change and discovery, move through trauma, and reconnect with your most authentic self with our dedicated team of clinical therapists at Change AZ. We offer compassionate, virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families (ages 18 and up) navigating the realities of trauma and everyday life stress. Our experience helps clients build meaningful connections, grow emotional resilience, and move toward their goals in a safe, supportive space. Together, let's start a real path toward healing, self-worth, and genuine fulfillment.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Reaching out isn't always easy, and I respect the courage it takes to begin.
My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I create a space where you can show up as you are - without judgement, and better understand yourself, your patterns, and what you need to feel more grounded and fulfilled.
I believe the relationship we build is what makes therapy meaningful. My goal is for you to feel supported, comfortable, and able to grow at your own pace.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Reaching out isn't always easy, and I respect the courage it takes to begin.
My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I create a space where you can show up as you are - without judgement, and better understand yourself, your patterns, and what you need to feel more grounded and fulfilled.
I believe the relationship we build is what makes therapy meaningful. My goal is for you to feel supported, comfortable, and able to grow at your own pace.
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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.