Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Oakland, CA
Nice to meet you here on your search for a therapist - I'm Stephanie. Many people seek therapy due to having a sense that something is not right. This may be a recent development or a long-familiar feeling. Trauma, marginalization, and other people’s expectations can prevent us from being ourselves and creating a life that feels right. I practice a type of therapy called relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. I believe in this type of therapy as a way to make long-lasting, meaningful change in a way that feels authentic and true to you.
Nice to meet you here on your search for a therapist - I'm Stephanie. Many people seek therapy due to having a sense that something is not right. This may be a recent development or a long-familiar feeling. Trauma, marginalization, and other people’s expectations can prevent us from being ourselves and creating a life that feels right. I practice a type of therapy called relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. I believe in this type of therapy as a way to make long-lasting, meaningful change in a way that feels authentic and true to you.
At Awaken Therapy Center, neurodiverse clinicians provide neurodiversity-affirming care for teens, adults, and couples seeking understanding and support. We know how shame and guilt can build around time management struggles, burnout, social awkwardness, and challenges with focus, conflict, or maintaining friendships. If you’ve felt misunderstood in therapy, at work, at home, or in social settings, we’re here to offer a different experience. Our tailored approach honors all neurotypes, providing tools and insights to embrace your unique strengths while navigating challenges. You deserve care that truly sees and supports you.
At Awaken Therapy Center, neurodiverse clinicians provide neurodiversity-affirming care for teens, adults, and couples seeking understanding and support. We know how shame and guilt can build around time management struggles, burnout, social awkwardness, and challenges with focus, conflict, or maintaining friendships. If you’ve felt misunderstood in therapy, at work, at home, or in social settings, we’re here to offer a different experience. Our tailored approach honors all neurotypes, providing tools and insights to embrace your unique strengths while navigating challenges. You deserve care that truly sees and supports you.
Helping people when they are in crisis is my passion. I specialize in emergency and acute mental health evaluation and consultation. I am currently accepting patients for brief intervention services only, including: crisis evaluation and acute treatment planning; urgent clinical diagnostic evaluation and consultation; and, private disability evaluations.
Helping people when they are in crisis is my passion. I specialize in emergency and acute mental health evaluation and consultation. I am currently accepting patients for brief intervention services only, including: crisis evaluation and acute treatment planning; urgent clinical diagnostic evaluation and consultation; and, private disability evaluations.
I also have over seven years of experience working in community mental health, helping people through crisis situations and supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide.
My approach to talk therapy is spacious, intuitive, and expansive yet aligned in the present, inviting moments of levity and humor. Every session builds upon the next, weaving in intrapsychic parts work, somatic explorations, and EMDR interventions.
I also have over seven years of experience working in community mental health, helping people through crisis situations and supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide.
My approach to talk therapy is spacious, intuitive, and expansive yet aligned in the present, inviting moments of levity and humor. Every session builds upon the next, weaving in intrapsychic parts work, somatic explorations, and EMDR interventions.
Their clinical specialities include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity, and sexual abuse/assault.
Stephanie practices from a trauma informed, person centered and narrative expressive arts therapy foundation, which means she meets clients where they are at and engages with them in supportive, artistic and playful ways.
Their clinical specialities include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity, and sexual abuse/assault.
Stephanie practices from a trauma informed, person centered and narrative expressive arts therapy foundation, which means she meets clients where they are at and engages with them in supportive, artistic and playful ways.
I help teens and adults reconnect with a more authentic way of being. So much of our suffering comes from the beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, and the world around us. These beliefs often operate beneath the surface, draining our lives of confidence and joy. Over time, we may lose hope, and even the simplest pieces of a meaningful life can feel out of reach.
I help teens and adults reconnect with a more authentic way of being. So much of our suffering comes from the beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, and the world around us. These beliefs often operate beneath the surface, draining our lives of confidence and joy. Over time, we may lose hope, and even the simplest pieces of a meaningful life can feel out of reach.
You want to feel seen, understood, and validated in your experience. You want a life that’s more fulfilling. Maybe your past experiences are getting in your way and you’re feeling ready to finally work through them... and maybe even learn to use them as opportunities to grow. Maybe you’re tired of feeling disconnected and lost. Maybe you’re: -Feeling numb to the world around you. -Trying to thrive but feeling burned out. -Feeling down, anxious, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. -Struggling to figure out how to move forward from your past.
You want to feel seen, understood, and validated in your experience. You want a life that’s more fulfilling. Maybe your past experiences are getting in your way and you’re feeling ready to finally work through them... and maybe even learn to use them as opportunities to grow. Maybe you’re tired of feeling disconnected and lost. Maybe you’re: -Feeling numb to the world around you. -Trying to thrive but feeling burned out. -Feeling down, anxious, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. -Struggling to figure out how to move forward from your past.
Adults/teens, couples/relationships, and groups. Bring your anxiety or depression, issues with identity, sexuality, life purpose and meaning, your trauma, your grief. Build self awareness, self acceptance, self compassion. Strengthen your relationships and work through communication barriers. Work through trauma, get support through addiction, be present and live more fully. LGBTQ+, BIMPOC, non-monogamy, sex work competent and responsive. I come with 18+ years of experience as a case manager, special educator, and wilderness first responder.
Adults/teens, couples/relationships, and groups. Bring your anxiety or depression, issues with identity, sexuality, life purpose and meaning, your trauma, your grief. Build self awareness, self acceptance, self compassion. Strengthen your relationships and work through communication barriers. Work through trauma, get support through addiction, be present and live more fully. LGBTQ+, BIMPOC, non-monogamy, sex work competent and responsive. I come with 18+ years of experience as a case manager, special educator, and wilderness first responder.
Hi there, I’m Jae, a Bay Area-based therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, polycules, and families as they navigate the rich complexities of our increasingly interconnected lives.
I bring a grounded, warm, and deeply curious presence to my work, infused with my authentic (and sometimes delightfully awkward) humanness. Try as I might, a blank slate therapist I am not—I tend to be direct yet gentle, results-oriented yet patient, and I’ll almost always laugh at a perfectly timed sardonic remark.
Hi there, I’m Jae, a Bay Area-based therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, polycules, and families as they navigate the rich complexities of our increasingly interconnected lives.
I bring a grounded, warm, and deeply curious presence to my work, infused with my authentic (and sometimes delightfully awkward) humanness. Try as I might, a blank slate therapist I am not—I tend to be direct yet gentle, results-oriented yet patient, and I’ll almost always laugh at a perfectly timed sardonic remark.
I work with individuals, couples, parents, families and children to develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better in a safe and supportive environment. I consider therapy a collaborative process that offers unique opportunities to manifest your ideal self through honesty and trust. I draw from the varied types of training and experience I have to find what works best for you and I create a safe space so you can explore the emotions that arise from difficult and painful experiences. I support couples and families in developing empathy, trust, and healthy
I work with individuals, couples, parents, families and children to develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better in a safe and supportive environment. I consider therapy a collaborative process that offers unique opportunities to manifest your ideal self through honesty and trust. I draw from the varied types of training and experience I have to find what works best for you and I create a safe space so you can explore the emotions that arise from difficult and painful experiences. I support couples and families in developing empathy, trust, and healthy
I am passionate about working with those who struggle with relationships and boundary setting, and clients who struggle with balancing differing sets of expectations due to cultural, physical, or mental factors. I also work with couples from differing backgrounds to deepen mutual understanding and couples struggling through a difficult phase in their relationship looking to increase communication and understanding. I work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, immigrant and first and second generation individuals and families, mixed race or multicultural individuals, and those who are struggling with chronic illness.
I am passionate about working with those who struggle with relationships and boundary setting, and clients who struggle with balancing differing sets of expectations due to cultural, physical, or mental factors. I also work with couples from differing backgrounds to deepen mutual understanding and couples struggling through a difficult phase in their relationship looking to increase communication and understanding. I work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, immigrant and first and second generation individuals and families, mixed race or multicultural individuals, and those who are struggling with chronic illness.
Christine Benetua
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
I am accepting clients, couples and teens. We accept medi-cal. You are struggling in your relationship with communication, conflict, and ongoing issues. Things were going well between you two, but now you feel disconnected. Anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem can make the conflict worse. You want to become closer to your partner, cope well, and develop the distress tolerance skills necessary to balance life's ups and downs. You seek resilience no matter life's circumstances. I also work with trauma, life transitions, sexual abuse and DV, maternal mental health, postpartum depression, and new parents.
I am accepting clients, couples and teens. We accept medi-cal. You are struggling in your relationship with communication, conflict, and ongoing issues. Things were going well between you two, but now you feel disconnected. Anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem can make the conflict worse. You want to become closer to your partner, cope well, and develop the distress tolerance skills necessary to balance life's ups and downs. You seek resilience no matter life's circumstances. I also work with trauma, life transitions, sexual abuse and DV, maternal mental health, postpartum depression, and new parents.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 16 years of experience providing services to adolescents and adults. My approach is interactive, attentive, flexible, and warm. I work with clients with a wide variety of issues, some of the most common being depression, anxiety/stress, burnout, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, family of origin difficulties and life transitions. I am neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming and strive to create a safe space for you to be heard.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 16 years of experience providing services to adolescents and adults. My approach is interactive, attentive, flexible, and warm. I work with clients with a wide variety of issues, some of the most common being depression, anxiety/stress, burnout, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, family of origin difficulties and life transitions. I am neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming and strive to create a safe space for you to be heard.
Kathleen H. McClelland, LMFT 82458
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94602
I work collaboratively with adults and families across the lifespan to co-create a therapeutic relationship that helps them to recognize behavior and thinking that no longer works and discover new options for living. Using a relational, non-judgmental and compassionate approach, I help people who are navigating difficult life transitions, struggling with relationships, working through grief and loss and adjusting to living with physical or mental illnesses, including addictions and co-occurring disorders. I utilize sand tray therapy and expressive arts in my work.
I work collaboratively with adults and families across the lifespan to co-create a therapeutic relationship that helps them to recognize behavior and thinking that no longer works and discover new options for living. Using a relational, non-judgmental and compassionate approach, I help people who are navigating difficult life transitions, struggling with relationships, working through grief and loss and adjusting to living with physical or mental illnesses, including addictions and co-occurring disorders. I utilize sand tray therapy and expressive arts in my work.
My deepest desire for you is to experience freedom from the patterns that are keeping you stuck and to grow into the best version of yourself, one that is thriving. Whether these patterns are knee-jerk reactions, overwhelming emotions, self-limiting beliefs, difficulty having the types of relationships and work you truly want, or self-destructive behaviors, I am here to help. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which offers the possibility of real, lasting freedom and transformation. Trauma and adverse life experiences don't have to keep you from the life you deserve.
My deepest desire for you is to experience freedom from the patterns that are keeping you stuck and to grow into the best version of yourself, one that is thriving. Whether these patterns are knee-jerk reactions, overwhelming emotions, self-limiting beliefs, difficulty having the types of relationships and work you truly want, or self-destructive behaviors, I am here to help. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which offers the possibility of real, lasting freedom and transformation. Trauma and adverse life experiences don't have to keep you from the life you deserve.
My name is Raquel Morales and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I am passionate about helping my clients build on their inherent strengths while helping them find solutions to challenges with self-compassion and self-empowerment. My style of therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral and Client-Centered therapy. I use a strengths-based approach when working with clients. My primary goal in working with you is to create a safe and inviting space where healing and growth are possible.
My name is Raquel Morales and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I am passionate about helping my clients build on their inherent strengths while helping them find solutions to challenges with self-compassion and self-empowerment. My style of therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral and Client-Centered therapy. I use a strengths-based approach when working with clients. My primary goal in working with you is to create a safe and inviting space where healing and growth are possible.
My work with clients focuses on emotion and on patterns in how we relate to ourselves and others. I see symptoms, such as distressing thoughts and feelings, not only as challenges but as meaningful signals that can point to things outside of awareness. In a trusted therapeutic relationship, previously unconscious thoughts and feelings often surface as “safe surprises,” helping to connect past and present. While we may discuss past experiences when useful, I encourage clients to speak freely so fears, desires, dreams, and other vital parts of their inner life can emerge. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive.
My work with clients focuses on emotion and on patterns in how we relate to ourselves and others. I see symptoms, such as distressing thoughts and feelings, not only as challenges but as meaningful signals that can point to things outside of awareness. In a trusted therapeutic relationship, previously unconscious thoughts and feelings often surface as “safe surprises,” helping to connect past and present. While we may discuss past experiences when useful, I encourage clients to speak freely so fears, desires, dreams, and other vital parts of their inner life can emerge. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive.
I am a culturally conscious therapist with particular sensibility towards those who seek to address and recognize their strengths and fundamental worth. I enjoy working with people and families of diverse backgrounds and across all life stages, from school age children to elder adults.I am bilingual in English and Spanish and practice psychotherapy in both languages. My work emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reflective space where individuals, families and caregivers can receive emotional support and insight while remaining strengths focused. Empathy and compassion are essential to any transformative work. I employ
I am a culturally conscious therapist with particular sensibility towards those who seek to address and recognize their strengths and fundamental worth. I enjoy working with people and families of diverse backgrounds and across all life stages, from school age children to elder adults.I am bilingual in English and Spanish and practice psychotherapy in both languages. My work emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reflective space where individuals, families and caregivers can receive emotional support and insight while remaining strengths focused. Empathy and compassion are essential to any transformative work. I employ
Working in non profits and government services for 20 plus years both in San Francisco and Alameda County, has taught me the art of appreciating people for who they are, keeping an open mind and helping them see their own strength within. I am very excited to be in private practice. Working with couples , individuals and families. I am very curious and passionate about our natural need for growth and integrity, and to have healthy loving relationships. I am open to all types of relationships, marriages and non traditional coupling. I work intuitively and believe in ones ability to heal from within from trauma and hurts.
Working in non profits and government services for 20 plus years both in San Francisco and Alameda County, has taught me the art of appreciating people for who they are, keeping an open mind and helping them see their own strength within. I am very excited to be in private practice. Working with couples , individuals and families. I am very curious and passionate about our natural need for growth and integrity, and to have healthy loving relationships. I am open to all types of relationships, marriages and non traditional coupling. I work intuitively and believe in ones ability to heal from within from trauma and hurts.
Are you struggling with how childhood experiences, losses or trauma continues to influence your life? Are you discouraged at repeating difficult situations or find it hard to get out from under depression or anxiety? I'm glad to see how we can put our minds together to understand your dilemmas and see things differently. Change is possible no matter what your age or your life circumstances when you feel seen, accepted and appreciated for who you are and where you've been.
Are you struggling with how childhood experiences, losses or trauma continues to influence your life? Are you discouraged at repeating difficult situations or find it hard to get out from under depression or anxiety? I'm glad to see how we can put our minds together to understand your dilemmas and see things differently. Change is possible no matter what your age or your life circumstances when you feel seen, accepted and appreciated for who you are and where you've been.
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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.