Suicidal Ideation Therapists in West Hartford, CT
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Healing With Hope, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have vast experience and training working with people enduring issues related to trauma, emotional distress, interpersonal conflict, and
suicidal ideation
.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Life sometimes takes us down a path that can be difficult, uneasy, and sometimes quite painful to deal with. Working together, we will create a safe, comfortable environment to help you walk down that path with a sense of hope that things can get better.
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Her focus includes depression, anxiety,
suicidal ideation
, bipolar disorder, trauma recovery, LTBTQIA+ and identity issues, domestic violence, parenting struggles, intimacy issues, and communication problems.
Is depression or anxiety keeping you from engaging with life as you want to? Are your relationships suffering because of communication issues or mental health problems? Have you tried therapy in the past but stopped because it felt impersonal or formulaic? Dealing with mental health issues affects how you think about yourself, interact with loved ones, and how much effort you can use to chase your goals. If you’re ready to find positive solutions to your mental health and relationship issues, therapy with a person-centered approach may help.
Clifford Shankar Newton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In these very challenging and demanding times, people are confronted with feelings of anger, depression, and anxiety. Tension and frustration have become the norm but many lack the proper tools to manage them. Struggling and confused as to what course of action to take, they often revert to old and often destructive habit patterns in a desperate attempt to find relief. Finding it difficult to discover a sense of true or lasting meaning and purpose, they become embroiled in conflicts at home or at work leaving them feeling alone and isolated, disconnected from themselves and the world around them.
Bryon T Remo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a marriage and family therapist, I am uniquely trained to identify, track and break patterns between couples & families in conflict. I work toward helping individuals,couples and families take an active role in creating the kind of change they desire. Marriages are not meant to merely SURVIVE, but rather to THRIVE. In couples counseling I help parties develop greater insight into their relationship and maintain a mindfulness toward its growth. Through focusing on action steps, I actively challenge individuals and couples to take accountability for their own thoughts and behavior as opposed to assessing their partner's.
Not accepting new clients
Susan LeClair, LMFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling lost; confused or broken? I have 20 years experience working in crisis intervention; depression; anxiety; grief/loss; divorce; gender identity/gay orientation issues; co-parenting; relational problems; domestic violence; trauma; sexual abuse; fertility/adoption; and career/life transition issues. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have experience working with individuals; couples and families. I am extremely ethical and am non-judgemental. If I do not feel I cannot help in your presenting issue; I will refer you to someone who could better assist you.
Marva Beckford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you looking to make positive changes in your life? Are you feeling down, stressed & overwhelmed? Having problems with managing and coping in your daily life? Are you having difficulties coping during the Covid-19 epidemic? I know it's a hard time for everyone right now and if I can offer any help please let me know. Having difficulties in these turbulent times can lead to depressed feelings, anxiety, confusion and feeling lost. You may feel troubled and in despair. We can work together to create an open space where we can work on rediscovering your inner strength and finding your bliss/joy.
Shannon Mooney Kulak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
—Currently accepting new clients— You know you want change but feel unsure where to start. Facing challenging life transitions can be frustrating and confusing. You may feel that your life is not what you expected it to be. Talking it through with friends and family still leaves you feeling lost.
Waitlist for new clients
Amy Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Let's talk. Life can become overwhelming, leading to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Panic attacks? Sleepless nights? Withdrawing from family and friends? Increased agitation? Often these symptoms negatively impact our ability to function well and can interfere with our relationships and the carrying out of the activities of daily living. There are many options and resources available to assist you in reclaiming your life, improving your relationships and creating a more satisfying and fulfilling existence overall. I am here to work with you, to support and challenge you, in a safe and nurturing environment. Let's get started!
Heather Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA
Verified
Verified
Let's be honest, being a human can be really hard! Whether you are struggling with depression/anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions, you don't have to "human" alone. Perhaps you feel lost or stuck, or you notice patterns of your behavior that prevent you from moving forward. Developing greater insight into who you are, how you became who you are now, and who you want to be, is imperative for personal growth. We as humans have an inherent power to heal ourselves, and in my role, I have the privilege, to be a witness to my client's journey towards self-discovery.
Not accepting new clients
Nancy Fredine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with all types of individuals to help them cope with life's challenges. Oftentimes, seeking an outside opinion or perspective can be extremely helpful for the individual to see their difficulties in a different light. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and toxic stress, particularly developmentally, as well as anxiety and depression, and adjustment to life changes.
Kelly W Mays
Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified
Verified
I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.
Summit Wellness Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients! Mental health is much like a summit and can feel like an uphill journey. Life is not always easy but with the right support you can scale mountains. Sometimes, even the strongest people need the proper help to work through life’s challenges. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any issue between, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Bruce Gottlieb
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist and have been practicing for the last 30 years. I work with individuals and couples who experience anxiety, depression, a sense of alienation, or dissatisfaction in their relationships. I have extensive experience treating individuals who have had a difficult childhood and family experiences including relationship issues, domestic violence and trauma. Over the last thirty years I have had the privilege of working with countless individuals who found it easy to place their trust in me, ultimately learning to live more satisfying lives with less distress and more fulfillment, and better relationships.
Angela Burgess-Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you sad, angry, feeling anxious at the current crisis? We all get affected by the stresses of life but you don't have to face this alone. Life is full of challenges that leave us feeling lonely and stuck without knowing where to turn. I work with clients in a safe, validating, empathetic and non judgmental virtual space to support you in expressing your deepest feelings. Together we will work to create goals to help you feel a greater sense of hope, well being, and happiness. I am Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy effective for processing traumatic and adverse memories.
Not accepting new clients
Sara Sumner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life can be difficult and challenging, and sometimes problems feel too big to manage on our own. There are times we all need extra support and guidance to get navigate through a problem or situation you just can't seem to overcome. I am here to provide understanding, compassion and over 20 years of experience to assist you on your journey towards change and happiness. My clinical background includes employment in private practice, community mental health centers, Hospice and public school systems.
Althilia Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, EMDR, Consult
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you searching to embrace all of you? Have you experienced a traumatic event or lost a loved one due to health disparity, mental illness, experiencing racial conflict, divorce, high stressors, incarcerated, loss of a pet, etc.? Well, if so, I am here to meet you where you are. Have you questioned yourself and your answer is why? Together let's explore your "How?"
Christine Bouey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Christine Bouey and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults. I currently work as a therapist/clinician at Hopelife Behavioral & Wellness Services LLC. I recieved my undergraduate degree from Southern CT State University in psychology and a masters in social work from Marywood University. I am licensed by the CT Department of Public Health.
Derrick E Thompson Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Let's face it...at times we all could benefit from a little therapy. However finding the right person to confide in can be just as a daunting of a task as admitting to ourselves that we could use some help. The hustle and bustle of life's demands takes its toll on us all in many different ways but that doesn't mean we have to continue letting it wear us down. If you're ready for positive change in your life and in the life of your loved ones then please continue reading...
Robin A. Rittinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing a challenging transition or are you starting to notice patterns in relationships that do not serve you? You can expect a gentle, compassionate style incorporating knowledge of how your physical body has registered life experiences with particular attention to how these experiences impact your present day quality of life. We will focus on what you have learned about yourself, beliefs you have about yourself and the world around you, rather than specific events. This work will change how you live in relationship to yourself and others!
Vamsi Koneru
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified mindfulness teacher. I completed my M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Miami, my predoctoral clinical internship at the Yale University School of Medicine and my postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School/VA Boston Healthcare System.
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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.