Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Shame can contribute to substance use, depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles, poor health outcomes, maladaptive trauma responses, and, at extremes, psychosis and suicidal ideation.
I am a psychologist, writer, and proud father of twins who primarily works in a psychiatric hospital setting. There, I aid adults in navigating severe mental health crises. A common theme has been helping such individuals harness their inner creativity to reduce shame and, in its wake, generate celebratory connections with themselves, others, and the world.
Shame can contribute to substance use, depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles, poor health outcomes, maladaptive trauma responses, and, at extremes, psychosis and suicidal ideation.
I am a psychologist, writer, and proud father of twins who primarily works in a psychiatric hospital setting. There, I aid adults in navigating severe mental health crises. A common theme has been helping such individuals harness their inner creativity to reduce shame and, in its wake, generate celebratory connections with themselves, others, and the world.

I specialize in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) for the treatment of especially difficult to treat issues such as: PTSD, Severe Depression, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders.
Coming to therapy can feel vulnerable and scary, but it is a brave step towards the life you want and deserve. I am guided by evidence based techniques, educated insight, and genuine curiosity. I work to nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence. I help individuals tap into their inner strength and thrive, to connect to their passions, couples seeking effective communication techniques and highly sensitive people understand their trait and harness their superpower! I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations, navigate cultural challenges
I specialize in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) for the treatment of especially difficult to treat issues such as: PTSD, Severe Depression, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders.
Coming to therapy can feel vulnerable and scary, but it is a brave step towards the life you want and deserve. I am guided by evidence based techniques, educated insight, and genuine curiosity. I work to nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence. I help individuals tap into their inner strength and thrive, to connect to their passions, couples seeking effective communication techniques and highly sensitive people understand their trait and harness their superpower! I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations, navigate cultural challenges

I work with adults & adolescents experiencing emotional distress relating to ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, chronic suicidal ideation, difficulties attending a job or school, transitional stress, self-esteem & identity exploration.
My experience working in mental health includes a variety of jobs and settings expanding over 15 years: a day treatment center & therapeutic school, a residential facility & school, a group home for LGBTQIA+ adolescents, a juvenile court clinic, & community-based services including intensive care coordination, in-home family therapy & therapeutic mentoring.
I work with adults & adolescents experiencing emotional distress relating to ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, chronic suicidal ideation, difficulties attending a job or school, transitional stress, self-esteem & identity exploration.
My experience working in mental health includes a variety of jobs and settings expanding over 15 years: a day treatment center & therapeutic school, a residential facility & school, a group home for LGBTQIA+ adolescents, a juvenile court clinic, & community-based services including intensive care coordination, in-home family therapy & therapeutic mentoring.

I work adolescents and adults who experience a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, self-esteem, life transitions, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
I take a strengths-based approach to help clients identify and utilize the skills they already have, and work to learn new ones. I use a variety of methods, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy .
I work adolescents and adults who experience a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, self-esteem, life transitions, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
I take a strengths-based approach to help clients identify and utilize the skills they already have, and work to learn new ones. I use a variety of methods, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy .

I am a licensed psychologist primarily serving adults and adolescents who struggle with depression and anxiety; borderline personality disorder; substance and alcohol use; relationship distress; emptiness; intolerable emotions; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; eating concerns; and histories of trauma.
The guiding principle of my practice is to help clients develop and learn practical, real-world strategies and skills that allow them to change ineffective behaviors and thus build the kind of life they want to live. I also work closely with adolescents and their families to address a host of behavioral and social issues.
I am a licensed psychologist primarily serving adults and adolescents who struggle with depression and anxiety; borderline personality disorder; substance and alcohol use; relationship distress; emptiness; intolerable emotions; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; eating concerns; and histories of trauma.
The guiding principle of my practice is to help clients develop and learn practical, real-world strategies and skills that allow them to change ineffective behaviors and thus build the kind of life they want to live. I also work closely with adolescents and their families to address a host of behavioral and social issues.

Boston Child Study Center - California (LA & SF)
Psychologist, MD, PhD, MA, LCSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
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.

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.

As a professor and researcher, my clinical practice reflects the state-of-the art in evidence-based practice for depression, suicide, self-harm, anger, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety.
Contemporary approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy balance active listening with change and problem-solving. Such a balance is demonstrated in DBT. I conduct standard, comprehensive DBT as well as cognitive-behavioral interventions informed by DBT principles.
As a professor and researcher, my clinical practice reflects the state-of-the art in evidence-based practice for depression, suicide, self-harm, anger, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety.
Contemporary approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy balance active listening with change and problem-solving. Such a balance is demonstrated in DBT. I conduct standard, comprehensive DBT as well as cognitive-behavioral interventions informed by DBT principles.

We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
DBT targets the issues that cause distress and teaches clients new skills to deal with these problems in a new way; without self-harm or thinking of suicide.
CBT California is Southern California’s leading center for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), founded by award-winning clinicians and scholars dedicated to bringing you state of the art, scientifically sound treatments. We used evidence-based treatment to treat people with depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, substance abuse, and other conditions. If you have problems with emotional regulation, self harm, or intense, unsatisfying relationships, CBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help. We are home to DBT California, the leading high-fidelity, comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program in Southern California.
DBT targets the issues that cause distress and teaches clients new skills to deal with these problems in a new way; without self-harm or thinking of suicide.
CBT California is Southern California’s leading center for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), founded by award-winning clinicians and scholars dedicated to bringing you state of the art, scientifically sound treatments. We used evidence-based treatment to treat people with depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, substance abuse, and other conditions. If you have problems with emotional regulation, self harm, or intense, unsatisfying relationships, CBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help. We are home to DBT California, the leading high-fidelity, comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program in Southern California.
Meet Our Suicidal Ideation Therapists

My focus is assisting people with trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression/mood disorders, suicidal thoughts, LGBTQI+ issues, and adjustment disorders, grief/loss, job stress, and more.
My aim is to be as authentic and accessible as possible as therapy can be an intimidating and unknown process to many. One needs to feel safe to explore and change aspects of themselves or their lives and one of my main goals is to create a safe and equitable space to achieve this.
My focus is assisting people with trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression/mood disorders, suicidal thoughts, LGBTQI+ issues, and adjustment disorders, grief/loss, job stress, and more.
My aim is to be as authentic and accessible as possible as therapy can be an intimidating and unknown process to many. One needs to feel safe to explore and change aspects of themselves or their lives and one of my main goals is to create a safe and equitable space to achieve this.

I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults who have struggled with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation, addiction issues, grief, and individuals who have suffered through traumatic experiences.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I encompass a humanistic, person-centered approach and I believe in the mind, body, and spirit connection. I focus on the individual’s inner strengths with personal growth and resilience as a guiding light. As a therapist, I pull from various modalities, including Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I will tailor my approach to what it is you need out of the therapeutic relationship.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults who have struggled with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation, addiction issues, grief, and individuals who have suffered through traumatic experiences.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I encompass a humanistic, person-centered approach and I believe in the mind, body, and spirit connection. I focus on the individual’s inner strengths with personal growth and resilience as a guiding light. As a therapist, I pull from various modalities, including Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I will tailor my approach to what it is you need out of the therapeutic relationship.

I provide therapy for adolescents and adults seeking help with issues including parenting, divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief, life-changing events, and others.
Your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors come from somewhere and understanding their purpose provides a stepping stone to self-awareness, healing, and an overall well-balanced disposition. Via the therapeutic process, you'll learn to break your unhealthy patterns and establish a secure sense of self, purpose, and meaning.
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults seeking help with issues including parenting, divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief, life-changing events, and others.
Your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors come from somewhere and understanding their purpose provides a stepping stone to self-awareness, healing, and an overall well-balanced disposition. Via the therapeutic process, you'll learn to break your unhealthy patterns and establish a secure sense of self, purpose, and meaning.

I enjoy working with all ages but have always gravitated to teenagers who are expressing suicidal ideation, cutting behaviors, or have a history of trauma.
I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and tend to lean on these approaches as I’m providing therapy. I also gravitate towards Solution Focused Therapy.
I enjoy working with all ages but have always gravitated to teenagers who are expressing suicidal ideation, cutting behaviors, or have a history of trauma.
I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and tend to lean on these approaches as I’m providing therapy. I also gravitate towards Solution Focused Therapy.

Sorin Iarovici
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I have worked with a diverse group of clients from various backgrounds and sexual orientations: adults, adolescents and couples and am comfortable working with many issues including but not limited to generalized anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship distress, lack of self-esteem and strong inner critical voice, suicidal ideation, OCD.
Therapy offers a confidential place of refuge where you can be seen and heard. Together we will explore how external pressures and feelings of self-blame, self-criticism, fear or sadness, as well as loss and past trauma, may be affecting your ability to move forward or express yourself in an authentic way. By devoting time and attention to understanding your unique story and the ways in which past relationships shape current ones, you can gain greater self-awareness and an understanding of how underlying feelings and thoughts are affecting your mood. In building a strong relationship I will help you work through core issues.
I have worked with a diverse group of clients from various backgrounds and sexual orientations: adults, adolescents and couples and am comfortable working with many issues including but not limited to generalized anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship distress, lack of self-esteem and strong inner critical voice, suicidal ideation, OCD.
Therapy offers a confidential place of refuge where you can be seen and heard. Together we will explore how external pressures and feelings of self-blame, self-criticism, fear or sadness, as well as loss and past trauma, may be affecting your ability to move forward or express yourself in an authentic way. By devoting time and attention to understanding your unique story and the ways in which past relationships shape current ones, you can gain greater self-awareness and an understanding of how underlying feelings and thoughts are affecting your mood. In building a strong relationship I will help you work through core issues.

As a former member of the Trauma team at Stanford Hospital, I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced violent accidents or attempted suicide.
Are you seeking a therapist who prioritizes trust and genuine connection? Someone who not only listens but actively participates in your personal growth journey, sharing in your accomplishments with enthusiasm? Do you desire a professional unafraid to explore the challenging questions that others may avoid? You can count on me. I am here to provide unwavering support and expert guidance as you embark on this courageous path to enhance your mental well-being. My name is Grace Davis. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker and I've been working in the field of social work for over 15 years.
As a former member of the Trauma team at Stanford Hospital, I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced violent accidents or attempted suicide.
Are you seeking a therapist who prioritizes trust and genuine connection? Someone who not only listens but actively participates in your personal growth journey, sharing in your accomplishments with enthusiasm? Do you desire a professional unafraid to explore the challenging questions that others may avoid? You can count on me. I am here to provide unwavering support and expert guidance as you embark on this courageous path to enhance your mental well-being. My name is Grace Davis. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker and I've been working in the field of social work for over 15 years.

I’ve worked with people facing severe mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
I’m deeply committed to empowering my clients by helping them rediscover their inner strength and motivation. My goal is to inspire a sense of hope and confidence, so you can feel equipped with the tools and skills to create lasting change in your life. Together, we'll work toward helping you lead a more productive, fulfilling, and joyful life—one step at a time. I’d love to support you on this journey and help you unlock your full potential.
I’ve worked with people facing severe mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
I’m deeply committed to empowering my clients by helping them rediscover their inner strength and motivation. My goal is to inspire a sense of hope and confidence, so you can feel equipped with the tools and skills to create lasting change in your life. Together, we'll work toward helping you lead a more productive, fulfilling, and joyful life—one step at a time. I’d love to support you on this journey and help you unlock your full potential.

I specialize in helping people who are are struggling with trauma, identity, suicidal ideation, emotional pain, social changes, family dynamics, relationship loss, complex grief, and emotional life transitions.
I can help you with emotional/health stressors, to advocate for yourself, develop new academic or professional goals, engage in career transitions, or unanticipated life challenges. In my geriatric work, I consult with older adults or adult children to care for aging relatives. Holocaust survivors, children and grandchildren and DACA recepients.
I specialize in helping people who are are struggling with trauma, identity, suicidal ideation, emotional pain, social changes, family dynamics, relationship loss, complex grief, and emotional life transitions.
I can help you with emotional/health stressors, to advocate for yourself, develop new academic or professional goals, engage in career transitions, or unanticipated life challenges. In my geriatric work, I consult with older adults or adult children to care for aging relatives. Holocaust survivors, children and grandchildren and DACA recepients.

Elan Javanfard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Elan had advanced specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Elan Javanfard is a Psychotherapist (LMFT # 87054) who specializes in reintegrating the whole self, by utilizing present focused methods of discovery and coping. By using evidence-based theories and psychodynamic practices, Mr. Javanfard assists all clients alike to bridge the past and the future to create a more positive present. Mr. Javanfard is skilled in a variety of interventions ranging from distress tolerance to interpersonal effectiveness.
Elan had advanced specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Elan Javanfard is a Psychotherapist (LMFT # 87054) who specializes in reintegrating the whole self, by utilizing present focused methods of discovery and coping. By using evidence-based theories and psychodynamic practices, Mr. Javanfard assists all clients alike to bridge the past and the future to create a more positive present. Mr. Javanfard is skilled in a variety of interventions ranging from distress tolerance to interpersonal effectiveness.
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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.