Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Naperville, IL
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Wendy Pawelski
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, EMDR, CISD
Verified
Verified
Wendy founded Ivy Lane Counseling, and personally hand selected therapists that collectively have over 50 years experience working with all ranges of ages and cases, including chronic addiction,
suicidal ideation
, trauma, abuse, executive functioning, and also reunification therapy.
Wendy understands that choosing to begin therapy can be a vulnerable time and respects that each person has a story that brought them to this point. She is skilled at encouraging each client to explore their individual journey of personal goals and tailors their treatment to what they are looking to accomplish. Wendy will meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be. Wendy is personable, and easy to relate to. She is passionate about empowering her clients, very optimistic, upbeat, direct, and a creative individual who strives to meet each client’s specific needs. Tired? Wendy will find the root of your issues.
Lindsay Prombaum
Counselor, LCPC, CCATP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Areas of practice include: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, grief/loss, Bipolar Disorder, adjustment issues,
suicidal
thoughts or behaviors, self-injury, and school struggles.
I am a licensed mental health therapist and certified clinical anxiety treatment provider, working with adolescents and adults to take the necessary steps to improve their well-being. I use compassion, humor, warmth, and respect to connect with clients and their experiences, and my approach focuses on listening, mutual feedback, and collaborative participation in session. Healthy coping skills, self-esteem, communication, and relationships are also focused on, in order to build a stable foundation for continued success.
Kevin P Sprenkle
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in trauma,
suicide
and grief and I approach these issues collaboratively with you to find the best way forward.
Whether its the pain of trauma or the onset of a new, overwhelming change in your life, it can become harder and harder for you to be at peace and feel empowered. You may know deep down that something feels wrong, but also feel lost when it comes to addressing these difficulties. Furthermore, these challenges can make you feel isolated from the very relationships you'd hope would sustain you through these difficult times.
Michelle Mazurek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICDVP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Michelle works with adults and adolescents ages 10+ on depression, anxiety,
suicidal
thoughts, self-injury behaviors, trauma, self-esteem, school anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, LGBTQ, and emotional disregulation.
Bonnie Lansing
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience in crisis intervention including
suicide
and self injury prevention.
My style of therapy includes mindfulness, resilience, and healing clients find the strength that resides in all of us. I can and will be at times very blunt and to the point but I do know that this is your life being discussed not mine. I have an inclusive feminist background and am comfortable working with all genders.
Philip M Martinez
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
The clients that I work with tend to be those who recognize a change is needed in their life or have heard from enough reliable sources to cause them to question the need for change in their lives. I equally enjoy working with both adolescents and adults. I have found a great deal of satisfaction working with teenagers and the unique problems they face growing up in today's world. I also have special interest in working with individuals and families whose lives have been affected by addiction or substance abuse as well as survivors of
suicide
.
Michael A Cortina
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have conducted parent education classes and professional seminars on topics such as depression, bullying, teen substance abuse (including vaping), self-injury,
suicidal
thoughts and other school-related concerns.
For parents and students alike, adolescence can be a turbulent time. Watching our children struggle can be stressful. It takes a lot of patience, understanding and adjusting to meet the needs of kids in this age group. It's not uncommon for parents to feel that they are engaging in one power struggle after the next...or perhaps feeling a sense of guilt, frustration or helplessness, as they start to question the effectiveness of their parenting and/or the overall emotional well-being of their son or daughter.
Emily Frey
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, LCPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Children (age 12 and up), adolescents, adults, and First Responders who experience anxiety, non-
suicidal
self-injury, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, bullying, social skills deficits, loss, relationship issues and LGBTQ.
Do you feel like you're stuck? Or that it is difficult to manage your life or emotions? It is not easy to take the first step in seeking therapy but it can honestly change your life in the ways you are hoping. If you are struggling to find energy, motivation, quality relationships, or purpose, now is the time to take that first step to help yourself. This includes developing the capacity for emotion regulation, learning to self-soothe, assertiveness training, and building insight into the self. Dr. Emily Frey provides a warm, genuine, empathic environment for clients, while fostering sensitivity and vulnerability.
Shawn Léon Nowotnik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I understand firsthand how loss, mental health, and addiction can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including their narrative as I was forced to reevaluate my own narrative when I lost a child to
suicide
.
Making the decision to seek help can be a monumental task and selecting the right therapist can be challenging. I can provide you with a therapeutic relationship that will feel safe and collaborative so that it can serve as the basis for healing. My goal is to work with you in assessing your strengths, exploring challenges, working to overcome barriers, and returning you to a peaceful and productive state. I will work with you to create a treatment plan that suits your personality and needs. Sometimes, all you need are the right words at the right time to change how you see the world…including yourself.
Katie Kemmerling (She Her)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Just a few common difficulties addressed in therapy are, (but are not limited to) : anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, self-injury and
suicidal ideation
, grief/loss, lifespan transitions, parent-child relational problems, and disordered eating habits.
Psychotherapy is about growth, expansion, and evolution, in addition to healing from painful experiences. Seeking support through psychotherapy as a strength. My aim and purpose as your therapist is to cultivate a collaborative therapeutic alliance meant to empower, foster self-compassion, and promote and motivate change. My enthusiastic and relaxed style encourages clients to address concerns with freedom and non judgement.
Katrina Ramirez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Ramirez has experience providing individual and group therapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. She engages clients in therapy with enthusiasm, warmth, and compassion. Dr. Ramirez specializes in working with individuals who struggle with drug/behavioral addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, and psychosis. Further, she enjoys working with co-occurring disorders and acute mental health symptoms where she utilizes an empathic and strength-focused approach. Creating a safe space for her clients is her utmost priority, recognizing the challenges that are innate to those suffering with mental health disorders.
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Liliana Cardona
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I believe in the healing power of a strong therapeutic alliance. My practice is based on the conviction that with the right support, everyone can effect change in their lives.
Mansi Sant
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CEDS
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I received a Master's Degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I specialize in addictions, eating disorders, trauma, self-harm behaviors, depression, and anxiety. I work with adolescents and adults. I have a holistic, strength-based, and direct therapeutic approach to empower my clients to build and sustain a meaningful life. My goal is to build real and lasting change. I work with individuals, couples, families, and any other community based support systems.
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Dr. Shantelle And Associates Ltd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I have worked in a residential treatment home, community agency, psychiatric unit, and school setting; subsequently, I have experience working with a variety of issues. Some issues that I particularly enjoy working with include, but are not limited to, behavioral and relational issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with athletes and sports-related issues. My approach is warm, accepting, interactive, and collaborative, and I work to tailor treatment to meet a client's individual needs through the use of a variety of treatment modalities.
Brittany Ramenani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety& panic disorders and life transitions. Together we will work to create an individualized plan which include strategies to best provide care for yourself. In our work together, I strive to provide empathy & tools that will best meet and address the needs of what you are experiencing including managing intrusive thoughts, self-worth, panic attacks, and other thoughts and behaviors that are impacting your well-being. I work to provide a person-centered, open space, with use of humor and curiosity to explore and heal the parts of you that are hurting.
Margot Gay Mahan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe our primary desire is to form satisfying, balanced relationships. I work from a Developmental, Attachment, Relational perspective and frequently incorporate Trauma & Family Systems Models into my work. I have extensive experience with infants, young children, teens, families & adults. When working with children I strive to work collaboratively with all relevant members in the child's life to understand & treat that child.
Darcy R Wexelbaum
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 23 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My clinical experiences afforded me the opportunities to help individuals with Adjustment, Anxiety, Depressive, Disruptive Behavior, Impulse Control, Inattention and Hyperactivity, Mood, Personality, and Post-Traumatic Stress disorders, as well those struggling with death and dying, divorce/separation, family conflict, grief and loss, identity, parenting challenges, self-esteem and various stage of life transitions.
Robert L. Randall
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
These are difficult times for all of us, each in our own way. At times we feel anxious, overwhelmed—and alone. We’re upset about our thoughts and how we act. Yet it seems hard to reach out for help. Connecting with a caring and wise therapist, however, can be of great benefit. At this point in your life, I extend my hand of assistance with all the experience and skills I have developed over the years. Seeking help is a smart thing to do. If you don't call me for a session, call someone. You are worth it. Most importantly, you CAN feel better. Cordially, Dr. Randall
Heather Treat
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Mindfulness is a way of life for Heather and it helped her develop her identity as a therapist. Heather now identifies as a contextual behavioral therapist using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) interventions/skills and an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to intervene with her guests. She has one criteria for her guests: Willingness. Guests experience her as someone who teaches skills and helps them set attainable goals. Heather believes all people inherently have everything they need to move forward in their lives. She likes to help them find what they need and use it.
Lisa M Busch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
TELEMED SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS DURING THIS TIME. Life can be complicated and the path isn't always clear. I want to be part of your solution. My practice is grounded in compassionate, solution-focused treatments that are frequently effective for struggles such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, life transitions, loss, attention-deficit disorder, and relationship issues. Restoring your health, wellbeing, and relationships are paramount. As a Licensed Ph.D. Psychologist for over 20 years, I have had the privilege of working with adults and adolescents on their path to recovery.
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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.