Suicidal Ideation Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Jasper Cornelius
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94112
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been hurt by a therapist who didn’t "get it"? Do you need a therapist who has lived experience as a queer and trans person? As a transgender therapist, I primarily work with LGBTQIA+ clients and understand the challenges of navigating a world shaped by cis-heterosupremacy. Many start therapy with me to explore gender identity, dysphoria, or sexuality. My clients value authenticity and connection and seek a therapist who is skilled, heartfelt, and genuinely invested in their growth. Together, we create a safe, affirming space to explore your unique experiences and develop strategies that support your authentic self.
Have you been hurt by a therapist who didn’t "get it"? Do you need a therapist who has lived experience as a queer and trans person? As a transgender therapist, I primarily work with LGBTQIA+ clients and understand the challenges of navigating a world shaped by cis-heterosupremacy. Many start therapy with me to explore gender identity, dysphoria, or sexuality. My clients value authenticity and connection and seek a therapist who is skilled, heartfelt, and genuinely invested in their growth. Together, we create a safe, affirming space to explore your unique experiences and develop strategies that support your authentic self.
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.
Therapy is a powerful tool to amplify your strengths while providing the support needed for growth and healing. I specialize in working with individuals facing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, sexual violence, domestic violence, family estrangement, divorce, and parenting challenges. I work with children, teens, and adults—helping you reconnect with the skills and resilience you already possess but may have lost sight of in times of stress. I provide individual, family therapy, along with professional training, program design, and consultation for mental health professionals, building self-worth and self-confidence.
Therapy is a powerful tool to amplify your strengths while providing the support needed for growth and healing. I specialize in working with individuals facing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, sexual violence, domestic violence, family estrangement, divorce, and parenting challenges. I work with children, teens, and adults—helping you reconnect with the skills and resilience you already possess but may have lost sight of in times of stress. I provide individual, family therapy, along with professional training, program design, and consultation for mental health professionals, building self-worth and self-confidence.
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.
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 work as an LMFT and LPCC serving clients virtually in California and Florida, virtually.
The clients that find their way to me are often people of color looking to process and work through anxiety, depression, questions of sexuality and gender, burnout and stress, and concerns related to how they show up in the world as men. In my practice, I support teens, adults, and couples in unpacking, making sense of, and growing from their past and present life challenges. Together, we will work to re-author limiting narratives, uncover hidden strengths, and build resilience.
I work as an LMFT and LPCC serving clients virtually in California and Florida, virtually.
The clients that find their way to me are often people of color looking to process and work through anxiety, depression, questions of sexuality and gender, burnout and stress, and concerns related to how they show up in the world as men. In my practice, I support teens, adults, and couples in unpacking, making sense of, and growing from their past and present life challenges. Together, we will work to re-author limiting narratives, uncover hidden strengths, and build resilience.
“No matter what has happened to you—you can heal.” You can grow regardless of your trauma, diagnosis, symptoms, addiction, culture, gender, income, criminal record (the list goes on). I’ve practiced for 12 years and I’ve overcome personal challenges, too, so I know that working on yourself is not easy. But, it’s worth it, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you choose to begin this journey with me or another therapist, know that I’m rooting for you. Healing is Probable, and I’d be honored to support you along the way. Oh, and we’ll laugh together, too. I believe humor is a great way to cope!
“No matter what has happened to you—you can heal.” You can grow regardless of your trauma, diagnosis, symptoms, addiction, culture, gender, income, criminal record (the list goes on). I’ve practiced for 12 years and I’ve overcome personal challenges, too, so I know that working on yourself is not easy. But, it’s worth it, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you choose to begin this journey with me or another therapist, know that I’m rooting for you. Healing is Probable, and I’d be honored to support you along the way. Oh, and we’ll laugh together, too. I believe humor is a great way to cope!
Shame can contribute to substance use, depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles, poor health outcomes, maladaptive trauma responses, and, at extremes, psychosis and suicidal ideation.
The Becoming Group is a psychotherapeutic collective founded and operated by Joshua Morrison, PsyD, a psychologist licensed in California. We offer the following services for adults: individual psychotherapy (telehealth and in-person), couples/family psychotherapy (telehealth and in-person), and psychological evaluations (in-person only).
Shame can contribute to substance use, depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles, poor health outcomes, maladaptive trauma responses, and, at extremes, psychosis and suicidal ideation.
The Becoming Group is a psychotherapeutic collective founded and operated by Joshua Morrison, PsyD, a psychologist licensed in California. We offer the following services for adults: individual psychotherapy (telehealth and in-person), couples/family psychotherapy (telehealth and in-person), and psychological evaluations (in-person only).
I also offer support for those experiencing suicidal ideation and provide tools for healing from attachment wounds.
Together, we’ll build resilience by enhancing your coping strategies, cultivating self-awareness and fostering healthy relationships. My integrative approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), strengths-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and talk therapy to meet your needs.
I also offer support for those experiencing suicidal ideation and provide tools for healing from attachment wounds.
Together, we’ll build resilience by enhancing your coping strategies, cultivating self-awareness and fostering healthy relationships. My integrative approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), strengths-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and talk therapy to meet your needs.
Additional training in suicide prevention, anxiety treatment, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I provide therapy for adults, adolescents, and families navigating relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, suicidality, divorce, and emotional distress.
I personally understand the darkness and complexity of life — and the strength it takes to move through it. That lived understanding shapes how I work. I offer a space where you can be honest, feel less alone, and find hope.
I also specialize in working with business professionals. I understand the relentless pace, the pressure, and the slow erosion of balance that comes with that world. This work focuses on reconnecting — to purpose, to relationships and to yourself.
Additional training in suicide prevention, anxiety treatment, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I provide therapy for adults, adolescents, and families navigating relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, suicidality, divorce, and emotional distress.
I personally understand the darkness and complexity of life — and the strength it takes to move through it. That lived understanding shapes how I work. I offer a space where you can be honest, feel less alone, and find hope.
I also specialize in working with business professionals. I understand the relentless pace, the pressure, and the slow erosion of balance that comes with that world. This work focuses on reconnecting — to purpose, to relationships and to yourself.
In a world that constantly pushes us toward perfection, it’s easy to feel like we’re never enough. The pressure to always achieve—whether in school, work, or daily life—can take a toll on both you and those around you, leading to chronic stress, depression, anxiety, isolation, or even feelings of hopelessness. I’m here to help you break free from these pressures with compassionate support and practical skills, so you can feel more grounded and connected in your life. Whether you’re looking to improve your daily well-being or seeking a deeper understanding of your identity and purpose, I’m here to guide you forward.
In a world that constantly pushes us toward perfection, it’s easy to feel like we’re never enough. The pressure to always achieve—whether in school, work, or daily life—can take a toll on both you and those around you, leading to chronic stress, depression, anxiety, isolation, or even feelings of hopelessness. I’m here to help you break free from these pressures with compassionate support and practical skills, so you can feel more grounded and connected in your life. Whether you’re looking to improve your daily well-being or seeking a deeper understanding of your identity and purpose, I’m here to guide you forward.
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.
We specialize in helping people who often feel overwhelmed by intense emotions and suicidal thoughts, self-hatred, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
Our clients need help reducing their intense and persistent emotional suffering, especially when emotional behaviors have created additional problems, like addiction, or losing jobs or relationships. They have struggled to find peaceful, meaningful relationships, facing frequent stressful conflicts or painful loneliness. Often many previous therapies have not worked for them, and so they need a stronger skills-based approach in addition to therapy support.
We specialize in helping people who often feel overwhelmed by intense emotions and suicidal thoughts, self-hatred, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
Our clients need help reducing their intense and persistent emotional suffering, especially when emotional behaviors have created additional problems, like addiction, or losing jobs or relationships. They have struggled to find peaceful, meaningful relationships, facing frequent stressful conflicts or painful loneliness. Often many previous therapies have not worked for them, and so they need a stronger skills-based approach in addition to therapy support.
You may live with dissociation, depression, or suicidal thoughts, and you’re also someone who continues to seek meaning, strength, and moments of happiness.
My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, postmodern, and existential. I believe you are not broken — your nervous system and mind adapted to survive what you went through. Therapy is not about fixing you, but about creating enough safety to explore your story, reconnect with your strengths, and rebuild a life that feels meaningful and livable.
You may live with dissociation, depression, or suicidal thoughts, and you’re also someone who continues to seek meaning, strength, and moments of happiness.
My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, postmodern, and existential. I believe you are not broken — your nervous system and mind adapted to survive what you went through. Therapy is not about fixing you, but about creating enough safety to explore your story, reconnect with your strengths, and rebuild a life that feels meaningful and livable.
I specialize in working with active duty service members, veterans, and individuals navigating major life transitions. I approach therapy with the belief that each person is unique and already has resilience within them. My work is collaborative and strengths-based—I focus on helping clients build on what they already have while developing new tools for healing and growth. I tailor treatment to fit each person’s individual needs and goals.
I specialize in working with active duty service members, veterans, and individuals navigating major life transitions. I approach therapy with the belief that each person is unique and already has resilience within them. My work is collaborative and strengths-based—I focus on helping clients build on what they already have while developing new tools for healing and growth. I tailor treatment to fit each person’s individual needs and goals.
We work with couples, adults, and teenagers seeking relief from panic attacks, depression and suicidal thoughts, self harm, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma and PTSD.
You’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and searching for relief, and quite frankly, getting pretty desperate. That "best life" others seem to live feels just beyond reach, with a little progress one day, then sliding all the way back to where you started. It’s exhausting. You logically know you’ve overcome so much, but where is that strength everyone says you have? Together, we can foster compassion for the coping skills you’ve used to survive. These strategies deserve acknowledgment and appreciation because they have kept you alive.
We work with couples, adults, and teenagers seeking relief from panic attacks, depression and suicidal thoughts, self harm, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma and PTSD.
You’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and searching for relief, and quite frankly, getting pretty desperate. That "best life" others seem to live feels just beyond reach, with a little progress one day, then sliding all the way back to where you started. It’s exhausting. You logically know you’ve overcome so much, but where is that strength everyone says you have? Together, we can foster compassion for the coping skills you’ve used to survive. These strategies deserve acknowledgment and appreciation because they have kept you alive.
I am also called "The Flying Psychotherapist"
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with daily stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, career or academic challenges, eating issues, substance abuse, and non- suicidal issues.
I am trained in scientifically Evidence based treatments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) Certified, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (PE-DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and (CBASP).
I am also called "The Flying Psychotherapist"
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with daily stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, career or academic challenges, eating issues, substance abuse, and non- suicidal issues.
I am trained in scientifically Evidence based treatments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) Certified, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (PE-DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and (CBASP).
You might be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, longing for clarity, or struggling to manage stress, anxiety, or relationship issues. Perhaps you’re a professional, a caregiver, or someone navigating transitions, seeking a space where your unique background and experiences are understood and respected. You want therapy that is culturally competent, inclusive, and accessible, helping you not just manage symptoms, but build deeper insight, resilience, and authentic self-leadership.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, longing for clarity, or struggling to manage stress, anxiety, or relationship issues. Perhaps you’re a professional, a caregiver, or someone navigating transitions, seeking a space where your unique background and experiences are understood and respected. You want therapy that is culturally competent, inclusive, and accessible, helping you not just manage symptoms, but build deeper insight, resilience, and authentic self-leadership.
Bryn Hickey - Couples, LGBTQ, IFS
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
You've carried something for a long time. Maybe shame around your sexuality, wounds from a relationship that crossed a line, or a life that doesn't fit neatly into the boxes others expect. Perhaps you're navigating an open or polyamorous relationship, healing from sexual trauma, or part of the sex worker community searching for a therapist who truly gets your world. You're ready to stop performing "fine" and start doing something real. I work with individuals and couples who are done minimizing their inner life and are ready to move through it with curiosity, not judgment.
You've carried something for a long time. Maybe shame around your sexuality, wounds from a relationship that crossed a line, or a life that doesn't fit neatly into the boxes others expect. Perhaps you're navigating an open or polyamorous relationship, healing from sexual trauma, or part of the sex worker community searching for a therapist who truly gets your world. You're ready to stop performing "fine" and start doing something real. I work with individuals and couples who are done minimizing their inner life and are ready to move through it with curiosity, not judgment.
As a provider, my greatest strengths lie in my deep empathy, active listening, and a commitment to mindful curiosity. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where your unique story can be truly heard and valued. Rather than simply diagnosing a problem, I listen for the 'hidden' stories of your strengths and values that often get overshadowed. My approach to active listening is about more than just understanding; it’s about standing alongside you to deconstruct the challenges you face and uncover the skills you already possess.
As a provider, my greatest strengths lie in my deep empathy, active listening, and a commitment to mindful curiosity. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where your unique story can be truly heard and valued. Rather than simply diagnosing a problem, I listen for the 'hidden' stories of your strengths and values that often get overshadowed. My approach to active listening is about more than just understanding; it’s about standing alongside you to deconstruct the challenges you face and uncover the skills you already possess.
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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.