Suicidal Ideation Therapists in New York, NY

My diverse background has allowed me to help individuals around the world to reach their personal goals and guide them, step-by-step, to achieve higher levels of success. I am a psychotherapist specialized in helping those struggling with daily stressors, depression/anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, and problems associated (e.g. career, college) eating issues, substance abuse, as well as suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. I have particular expertise in working with individuals from a multicultural perspective, including but not limited to, LGBT populations and providing psychotherapy in Spanish"

I provide evidence-based, effective, and collaborative psychotherapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and incorporate aspects of other behavioral therapies into my practice as appropriate. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and offer DBT-informed treatment. I have a particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, trauma, depression, suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, and anxiety.

Have you suffered a loss from a divorce, lost a loved one in unexpected or traumatic circumstances or perhaps to suicide? I have particular expertise in those who have experienced divorce, survivors of trauma, and family members who have lost loved ones to suicide. I work with my clients to create a safe and supportive environment and find that clients are better able to openly explore their feelings in that way. I strive to understand the concerns my clients and couples come to me with and to empower them to effect change in their relationships and lives.

I am a NY, NJ, and CT licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I was born and raised in Ireland and received my BA in Psychology from University College Dublin. After coming to the US, I received both my MSW and Ph.D. from Columbia University School of Social Work. I am trained in CBT and DBT, both evidence-based approaches to the treatment of a range of mental health concerns. These therapeutic approaches provide flexible frameworks through which to view presenting issues and are practical and skill-based which allow for gains to be carried forward long after therapy has finished.

The decision to start therapy can be a difficult one. Therapy offers the chance to learn new ways to cope with emotional distress or challenges in life. It can help you identify and modify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, and supply you with effective coping skills. The goal is to work towards developing a more balanced and fulfilling life. I specialize in delivery of evidence-based psychotherapy, specifically CBT, DBT, and mindfulness meditation techniques. I provide individual therapy, family counseling, parenting skills, and weekly DBT skills group therapy.

The teenage years are rocky for families. Parents are seeing many issues arise in adolescent development including school performance, social interactions and increased thoughts of suicide in teens. Family systems have been majorly impacted with these changes and many families have experienced on-going crisis with their teens. My doctorate is in adolescent and family therapy with a specific focus on schools and helping families to reintegrate into daily routines, increasing socialization and putting out the "fires" in the home. This short term therapy will help provide stability and open dialogue.

Do you ever feel weighed down by feelings of sadness or anxiety? Do those feelings make it difficult to find the motivation to get through the day and positively interact with others? Do they cause you to miss out on the joys of life, which in turn, intensifies those negative feelings? Maybe you feel like you're standing in quick sand. No matter how hard you try, you find that you're still stuck. I am here to help you uncover the tools to free yourself and forge a path towards healing.

With a client-centered and evidence-based approach, Estefany provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. By utilizing a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual, Estefany empowers clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. A few techniques that Estefany utilizes in therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Exposure Therapy.

I work within a Cognitive Behavioral framework but am trained in a variety of techniques and frequently incorporate them into the treatment I provide. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and have extensive experience working with depressed, suicidal and self-injuring teens and their families. Additionally, I am trained to work with children with disruptive behaviors and their parents. I also conduct psychoeducational evaluations to determine appropriate school placement, identify learning issues and offer academic recommendations.

Noam Schneck, PhD, is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University in the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Schneck provides psychological treatments utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented therapy and mindfulness approaches within the context of a warm and caring relationship. His research work investigates the processes by which unwanted and painful thoughts come to mind and influence behavior and life functioning. He has a wide array of experience treating children, pre-adolescents, teenagers and adults.

Will is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified DBT Clinician who also specializes in CBT and other treatments to help clients live more fulfilling and meaningful lives by reducing stress, improving relationships, and achieving professional goals. Will works with adults and couples in a warm and collaborative fashion, using personalized, research-supported methods to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. He helps people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, OCD, and other emotional and behavioral difficulties.

A compassionate person by nature, Whitney has a strong desire to make a positive difference in others’ lives. She works to provide a trusting atmosphere that encourages development, while utilizing multiple techniques and intervention strategies to best serve her clients.

As a queer and non-binary identifying person, I have both lived experience with LGBTQIA+ issues, and experience with LGBTQIA+ clients. I bring extensive experience in Crisis Intervention, Addiction, Co-occurring Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, and Suicidal Ideation. I specialize in working with people who have trauma histories, specifically Domestic and Sexual Violence.

My focus as a therapist is helping you understand and embrace your own identity and your own values. There is powerful strength in being yourself, and we can discover that strength together. My expertise is particularly in working with body image and eating disorders, with people who have or wish to be evaluated for autism and/or ADHD, with people experiencing self-injury or suicidal ideation, and with people who have "treatment-resistant" or severe anxiety and depression. I partner with patients who want to understand themselves on a deep level, while simultaneously offering concrete skills and tools to alleviate current symptoms.

You want to move forward with a psychiatric provider with the time, energy, & attention to really get to know you and your life. You’re looking for someone who sees you as a whole individual and can think outside the box—therapy and psychiatry in one place with one person. You're most likely part of an LGBTQIA+ community and a creative struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and/or ADHD. Let's speak and get things moving for you on all levels- biological, psychological, emotional, habitual, lifestyle, and more...

Steve uses an integrative approach to best tailor to his clients individual needs, goals, and expectations. Techniques vary with a focus around CBT, a person-centered approach, and REBT. He also utilizes a Positive Confrontational approach, where he therapeutically challenges and confronts clients' negative perceptions, beliefs, assumptions, and automatic thoughts. Steve works with clients from all backgrounds on issues including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, and chronic pain.

Katarina (she/her) is a queer-identifying psychotherapist and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a background in neuroscience. Katarina’s approach to therapy is trauma-informed and strengths-based. She values the autonomy of her clients and believes that each person is the expert of their own life. Katarina enjoys employing mindfulness and DBT skills to help clients reach their goals. She is committed to providing non-judgemental care that is appropriate and respectful regardless of racial identity, sexual identity, cultural background, ethnicity, gender, or lifestyle.

I believe everyone has a rich inner life and we all can benefit from speaking with an objective professional from time to time. I became a mental health professional because I want to help my patients pursue emotional health and well-being.

Yidong imagine everyone as a piece of melody. Each melody has its basic tone, no matter what the lyric might be about. The tone is mystery to have access to and fix, where despite you can add different instruments to cover it and change lyrics for your melody, it still somehow feels the same. You may be feeling confused and tired, or frustrated and trapped. Instead devoting all the effort to change your tone, I am here to help provide insights and reflective attitude towards any tone that you bring into our space, that you resent, or confused about.