Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I am particularly specialized in treating borderline personality disorder (BPD), suicidal ideation, and anxiety disorders (e.g. social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, and OCD).
I specialize in delivering evidence-based, or science backed, therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and emotion regulation. I also work with parents to help them understand and support their child’s emotions and behaviors. I've worked with clients from a range of diverse backgrounds and believe that each person is the expert on their own experience, so I tailor every treatment plan to meet the specific needs of each client. My favorite part of therapy is empowering the clients I work with to recognize their unique strengths and build the lives they would most like to lead.
I am particularly specialized in treating borderline personality disorder (BPD), suicidal ideation, and anxiety disorders (e.g. social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, and OCD).
I specialize in delivering evidence-based, or science backed, therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and emotion regulation. I also work with parents to help them understand and support their child’s emotions and behaviors. I've worked with clients from a range of diverse backgrounds and believe that each person is the expert on their own experience, so I tailor every treatment plan to meet the specific needs of each client. My favorite part of therapy is empowering the clients I work with to recognize their unique strengths and build the lives they would most like to lead.
I work with women, POC, and queer folks navigating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, lack of fulfillment, and more.
When things feel off balance, even small changes can feel overwhelming. I work alongside you to set clear goals and take manageable steps toward more stability, joy, and connection—in your relationships, career, or sense of self. My style is warm, honest, and gently challenging, blending compassion, accountability, and culturally responsive care.
As a queer Latina, I specialize in supporting women, POC, and LGBTQIA+ folks navigating identity, trauma, career, and fulfillment. I’m collaborative, creative, and here to help you break unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and live more authentically.
I work with women, POC, and queer folks navigating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, lack of fulfillment, and more.
When things feel off balance, even small changes can feel overwhelming. I work alongside you to set clear goals and take manageable steps toward more stability, joy, and connection—in your relationships, career, or sense of self. My style is warm, honest, and gently challenging, blending compassion, accountability, and culturally responsive care.
As a queer Latina, I specialize in supporting women, POC, and LGBTQIA+ folks navigating identity, trauma, career, and fulfillment. I’m collaborative, creative, and here to help you break unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and live more authentically.
She specializes in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for high-risk, suicidal, and self-harming youth and their families.
Julia earned her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. During her time at Northwestern, she completed a clinical internship at the Pepperdine University Counseling Center where she provided individual and group therapy services in English and Mandarin.
She specializes in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for high-risk, suicidal, and self-harming youth and their families.
Julia earned her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. During her time at Northwestern, she completed a clinical internship at the Pepperdine University Counseling Center where she provided individual and group therapy services in English and Mandarin.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Beverly Hills. I work with individuals who are looking to make positive changes in their lives. I have unique specialization in working with adolescents and their families, helping them to successfully navigate and overcome challenges. As a psychotherapist, I draw upon my training in CBT and Behavioral Therapy, as well as my DBT training to best address the unique needs and circumstances of each client.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Beverly Hills. I work with individuals who are looking to make positive changes in their lives. I have unique specialization in working with adolescents and their families, helping them to successfully navigate and overcome challenges. As a psychotherapist, I draw upon my training in CBT and Behavioral Therapy, as well as my DBT training to best address the unique needs and circumstances of each client.
Boston Child Study Center - California (LA & SF)
Psychologist, MD, PhD, MA, LCSW, LMHC
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Our adolescent and young adult programs specialize in providing DBT and DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), ACT and Exposure Therapy (ExRP) to treat anxiety, OCD, depression, gender dysphoria, suicidal behaviors, non- suicidal self-injury (self-harm), substance use, disordered eating, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, autism spectrum disorder, non-verbal learning disability, as well as PTSD and Complex-PTSD.
We are passionate about addressing the disturbing fact that mental illness continues to increase despite greater evidence-based treatment availability than ever before. We believe this is due to the unethical managed-care practices, rigid clinical delivery models, and interventions developed on a fundamental misunderstanding about emotions and emotional disorders. Our services teach individuals and families how to listen to primary emotions that signal information about our core needs and how to act opposite to secondary emotions that cause distress and suffering. We provide state-of-the-art evidence-based treatments (EBT), working as a multidisciplinary team to provide collaborative, individualized, and comprehensive treatment targeting your child's individual symptoms, their academic and social experiences, transactions within the family system, and whole-family support through individual therapy, group therapy, caregiver coaching, family therapy & couples therapy. Services can flex from weekly outpatient care to intensive outpatient programming, delivering 1-15 hours of individualized care. Progress is measured through weekly measurement-based care and monthly team meetings.
Our adolescent and young adult programs specialize in providing DBT and DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), ACT and Exposure Therapy (ExRP) to treat anxiety, OCD, depression, gender dysphoria, suicidal behaviors, non- suicidal self-injury (self-harm), substance use, disordered eating, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, autism spectrum disorder, non-verbal learning disability, as well as PTSD and Complex-PTSD.
We are passionate about addressing the disturbing fact that mental illness continues to increase despite greater evidence-based treatment availability than ever before. We believe this is due to the unethical managed-care practices, rigid clinical delivery models, and interventions developed on a fundamental misunderstanding about emotions and emotional disorders. Our services teach individuals and families how to listen to primary emotions that signal information about our core needs and how to act opposite to secondary emotions that cause distress and suffering. We provide state-of-the-art evidence-based treatments (EBT), working as a multidisciplinary team to provide collaborative, individualized, and comprehensive treatment targeting your child's individual symptoms, their academic and social experiences, transactions within the family system, and whole-family support through individual therapy, group therapy, caregiver coaching, family therapy & couples therapy. Services can flex from weekly outpatient care to intensive outpatient programming, delivering 1-15 hours of individualized care. Progress is measured through weekly measurement-based care and monthly team meetings.
At PEAKPsychLA, I specialize in suicide prevention, mood disorders, and personality disorders (including Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD).
Hello! I am a Licensed Psychologist and the founder of PEAKPsychLA - a private psychotherapy practice in Westwood near UCLA. I work with teenagers, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, intense or overwhelming emotions, and alcohol/drug misuse. I also work with people living with major mood disorders and personality disorders. If you are struggling with any of these experiences, want to feel better, and are looking for someone you can trust to help, I provide individual therapy, couples, and/or family therapy, in person and via remote telehealth services.
At PEAKPsychLA, I specialize in suicide prevention, mood disorders, and personality disorders (including Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD).
Hello! I am a Licensed Psychologist and the founder of PEAKPsychLA - a private psychotherapy practice in Westwood near UCLA. I work with teenagers, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, intense or overwhelming emotions, and alcohol/drug misuse. I also work with people living with major mood disorders and personality disorders. If you are struggling with any of these experiences, want to feel better, and are looking for someone you can trust to help, I provide individual therapy, couples, and/or family therapy, in person and via remote telehealth services.
My clinical focuses include issues related to suicide prevention, suicide bereavement, loss, grief and bereavement, trauma and healing from exposure to a mass violence/mass casualty event.
I approach all clinical work with cultural humility. My work with each client utilizes elements of Psychodynamic approaches, Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) approaches. I do not use a one-size fits all approach to the work and I work collaboratively with each client to meet you where you at while appreciating each person's uniqueness.
My clinical focuses include issues related to suicide prevention, suicide bereavement, loss, grief and bereavement, trauma and healing from exposure to a mass violence/mass casualty event.
I approach all clinical work with cultural humility. My work with each client utilizes elements of Psychodynamic approaches, Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) approaches. I do not use a one-size fits all approach to the work and I work collaboratively with each client to meet you where you at while appreciating each person's uniqueness.
NOTE: I’m now able to work with folx in California, Texas, and New Jersey!
My primary goal in working in mental health is to put myself out of a job. Given that each of us intrinsically know what we need to heal and grow, my approach to psychotherapy is to couple your expertise of being you–your reality and lived experiences–with my skillset, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. Through a culturally-affirming and healing-centered stance, I utilize evidence-based treatments to facilitate our work.
NOTE: I’m now able to work with folx in California, Texas, and New Jersey!
My primary goal in working in mental health is to put myself out of a job. Given that each of us intrinsically know what we need to heal and grow, my approach to psychotherapy is to couple your expertise of being you–your reality and lived experiences–with my skillset, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. Through a culturally-affirming and healing-centered stance, I utilize evidence-based treatments to facilitate our work.
You long to be truly heard, not just advised. Friends often offer well-meaning "shoulds," but you need a space where your pain is witnessed, not minimized. You are looking for deep empathy and a guide who walks in your shoes, honoring your unique reality rather than offering generic solutions. You are ready to be seen.
You long to be truly heard, not just advised. Friends often offer well-meaning "shoulds," but you need a space where your pain is witnessed, not minimized. You are looking for deep empathy and a guide who walks in your shoes, honoring your unique reality rather than offering generic solutions. You are ready to be seen.
I have worked and treated many different clients who presented with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, bipolar and borderline symptoms.
I use different approaches to provide therapy such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and solution focused therapy.
I have worked and treated many different clients who presented with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, bipolar and borderline symptoms.
I use different approaches to provide therapy such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and solution focused therapy.
I am a firm believer that life can feel so difficult, so bleak, that it is totally reasonable to sometimes question its worth. I am also a firm believer that difficult, bleak things can still be meaningful, still include joy, still contain peace. Humans are not equations, but no doubt does the past impact the present, including that very outlook on being alive. As a complex-trauma and personality disorder therapist, my goal is to support you in pursuing a life you value even though your past (and maybe present) have been particularly injurious.
I am a firm believer that life can feel so difficult, so bleak, that it is totally reasonable to sometimes question its worth. I am also a firm believer that difficult, bleak things can still be meaningful, still include joy, still contain peace. Humans are not equations, but no doubt does the past impact the present, including that very outlook on being alive. As a complex-trauma and personality disorder therapist, my goal is to support you in pursuing a life you value even though your past (and maybe present) have been particularly injurious.
You might be a sensitive high-achiever, an empath, or someone carrying complex trauma from past relationships or spiritual rupture. You’ve learned to cope—maybe beautifully—but you’re ready for something deeper. I offer trauma-informed, depth-oriented therapy that blends somatic healing, EMDR, and Jungian work. Together, we’ll explore your story with care and insight, helping you restore nervous system regulation, rebuild self-trust, and step into meaningful change. Perhaps you are integrating expanded states of consciousness or profound inner work. I offer grounded support to help you embody your insights and restore regulation.
You might be a sensitive high-achiever, an empath, or someone carrying complex trauma from past relationships or spiritual rupture. You’ve learned to cope—maybe beautifully—but you’re ready for something deeper. I offer trauma-informed, depth-oriented therapy that blends somatic healing, EMDR, and Jungian work. Together, we’ll explore your story with care and insight, helping you restore nervous system regulation, rebuild self-trust, and step into meaningful change. Perhaps you are integrating expanded states of consciousness or profound inner work. I offer grounded support to help you embody your insights and restore regulation.
Ready to rise beyond your struggles and embrace a brighter future? Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions, relationships, or past experiences and you're unsure where to even begin? Are you looking for a compassionate ally to assist you through the curveballs that life has thrown at you? I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and individuals who have been told they're “too much” or have felt misunderstood for far too long. Whether it's emotional regulation skills, building a stronger sense of self, or creating more stability in your relationships, that is what I am here for.
Ready to rise beyond your struggles and embrace a brighter future? Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions, relationships, or past experiences and you're unsure where to even begin? Are you looking for a compassionate ally to assist you through the curveballs that life has thrown at you? I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and individuals who have been told they're “too much” or have felt misunderstood for far too long. Whether it's emotional regulation skills, building a stronger sense of self, or creating more stability in your relationships, that is what I am here for.
Rodriguez specializes in treating complex mental health issues such as Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm and suicidal ideation, extreme anxiety and depression, and emotion dysregulation.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez is an internationally recognized expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He delivers intensive evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) to help improve the lives of children, young adults and their families struggling with complex and often severe diagnostic presentations. He takes a collaborative, emotion-focused and trauma-informed approach to help his clients make meaningful and values-consistent change in their lives. He is continuously working to be a more culturally humble and competent clinician, trainer, supervisor, and researcher.
Rodriguez specializes in treating complex mental health issues such as Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm and suicidal ideation, extreme anxiety and depression, and emotion dysregulation.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez is an internationally recognized expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He delivers intensive evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) to help improve the lives of children, young adults and their families struggling with complex and often severe diagnostic presentations. He takes a collaborative, emotion-focused and trauma-informed approach to help his clients make meaningful and values-consistent change in their lives. He is continuously working to be a more culturally humble and competent clinician, trainer, supervisor, and researcher.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and uncover their path to healing and growth. My work is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity for change, resilience, and connection, even in the face of profound struggle.
With a background in clinical psychology and specialized training in relational and systemic therapy, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotional experiences, relationships, and identities.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and uncover their path to healing and growth. My work is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity for change, resilience, and connection, even in the face of profound struggle.
With a background in clinical psychology and specialized training in relational and systemic therapy, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotional experiences, relationships, and identities.
Dr. Mike Seliktar, PHD is a Psychologist in Gardena, CA. His office accepts telehealth appointments.
Dr. Mike Seliktar, PHD is a Psychologist in Gardena, CA. His office accepts telehealth appointments.
My expertise in working with individuals navigating eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, complex trauma, and suicidality. My approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and non-shaming. I draw from relational, psychodynamic, and experiential therapies like AEDP, IFS, and Gestalt, as well as evidence-based practices. I support clients in navigating these presentations with care, and compassion. A large focus of work is tailoring my approach to Queer, Trans, BIPOC, and Autistic individuals. Additionally, I work closely with larger bodied individuals struggling with eating disorders.
My expertise in working with individuals navigating eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, complex trauma, and suicidality. My approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and non-shaming. I draw from relational, psychodynamic, and experiential therapies like AEDP, IFS, and Gestalt, as well as evidence-based practices. I support clients in navigating these presentations with care, and compassion. A large focus of work is tailoring my approach to Queer, Trans, BIPOC, and Autistic individuals. Additionally, I work closely with larger bodied individuals struggling with eating disorders.
My training includes school-based counseling, community mental health, and crisis intervention, including work with LA County DCFS, the Suicide Hotline, and as a crisis therapist in schools.
Hi, I’m Marla Dietz, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Nevada, California, and Oregon, and an EMDR Certified Therapist. Since 2012, I’ve supported children, teens, and adults in healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and loss. I offer in-person therapy in Northern Nevada and teletherapy across all three states. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, using evidence-based practices like EMDR to help clients process painful experiences and build resilience. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique story, with the goal of creating meaningful, lasting change.
My training includes school-based counseling, community mental health, and crisis intervention, including work with LA County DCFS, the Suicide Hotline, and as a crisis therapist in schools.
Hi, I’m Marla Dietz, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Nevada, California, and Oregon, and an EMDR Certified Therapist. Since 2012, I’ve supported children, teens, and adults in healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and loss. I offer in-person therapy in Northern Nevada and teletherapy across all three states. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, using evidence-based practices like EMDR to help clients process painful experiences and build resilience. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique story, with the goal of creating meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in supporting folks struggling with suicidal ideation, folks navigating the challenges of trauma & dissociation (including Dissociative Identity Disorder) & folks struggling with emotion regulation (including Depression, Bipolar & Borderline).
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
I specialize in supporting folks struggling with suicidal ideation, folks navigating the challenges of trauma & dissociation (including Dissociative Identity Disorder) & folks struggling with emotion regulation (including Depression, Bipolar & Borderline).
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
As a professor and researcher, my clinical practice integrates the latest evidence-based approaches to the treatment of depression, suicide, self-harm, anger, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety.
Contemporary approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy integrate active listening with a focus on change and problem-solving. I provide standard, comprehensive DBT as well as cognitive-behavioral interventions informed by DBT principles.
As a professor and researcher, my clinical practice integrates the latest evidence-based approaches to the treatment of depression, suicide, self-harm, anger, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety.
Contemporary approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy integrate active listening with a focus on change and problem-solving. I provide standard, comprehensive DBT as well as cognitive-behavioral interventions informed by DBT principles.
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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.