Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
My areas of expertise include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Couples therapy, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), LGBTQIA+ mental health, suicide prevention, and depression.
I am trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, a proven approach for addressing trauma, and I am dedicated to helping my clients heal from painful experiences, regain control, and find peace in their lives. Whether you are navigating personal struggles, challenges within your relationships, or the unique stressors faced by first responders and their loved ones.
My areas of expertise include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Couples therapy, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), LGBTQIA+ mental health, suicide prevention, and depression.
I am trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, a proven approach for addressing trauma, and I am dedicated to helping my clients heal from painful experiences, regain control, and find peace in their lives. Whether you are navigating personal struggles, challenges within your relationships, or the unique stressors faced by first responders and their loved ones.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience who specializes in treatment for shame, grief, and trauma. I have worked in many different settings with people from a wide variety backgrounds. Although my recent focus has been working with individuals with complex PTSD, such as developmental and relational trauma, I enjoy meeting with people generally and will be responsive to any presenting issues that may be causing you distress. Most recently, I have met with people primarily for relationship and work difficulties as well as identity exploration and emotion regulation.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience who specializes in treatment for shame, grief, and trauma. I have worked in many different settings with people from a wide variety backgrounds. Although my recent focus has been working with individuals with complex PTSD, such as developmental and relational trauma, I enjoy meeting with people generally and will be responsive to any presenting issues that may be causing you distress. Most recently, I have met with people primarily for relationship and work difficulties as well as identity exploration and emotion regulation.
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday life, you struggle to have any hope for the future as you continually find yourself repeating toxic patterns and feeling haunted by your past. It feels like no matter what you do or how hard you try you just can't get it right. You want a life that feels vibrant and healthy, one you handcraft and one that reflects all of your uniqueness, power, love, and depth.
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday life, you struggle to have any hope for the future as you continually find yourself repeating toxic patterns and feeling haunted by your past. It feels like no matter what you do or how hard you try you just can't get it right. You want a life that feels vibrant and healthy, one you handcraft and one that reflects all of your uniqueness, power, love, and depth.
My mission is to genuinely share myself with others so that we can reach higher levels of understanding and experience acceptance, commitment, and hope. I work with individuals, families, and parents navigating challenges like trauma, emotional dysregulation, impulsiveness, or life-threatening behaviors. Whether you’re seeking support for managing emotions, improving relationships, or building confidence, I offer evidence-based treatments tailored to your needs. We are doing the best we can, with what we have, in this moment and we can do better, being more motivated to change.
My mission is to genuinely share myself with others so that we can reach higher levels of understanding and experience acceptance, commitment, and hope. I work with individuals, families, and parents navigating challenges like trauma, emotional dysregulation, impulsiveness, or life-threatening behaviors. Whether you’re seeking support for managing emotions, improving relationships, or building confidence, I offer evidence-based treatments tailored to your needs. We are doing the best we can, with what we have, in this moment and we can do better, being more motivated to change.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, suicidal thoughts, adolescence, depression, and LGBTQIA related experiences.
Let’s be real—being an adolescent, teen, or young adult these days can be extremely overwhelming. Sometimes emotions run high, identity feels uncertain, and life can start to feel isolating or hard to make sense of. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. In our work together, we’ll slow things down so there’s room for whatever you’re carrying, allowing your emotions and experiences to be met without judgment or shame. Along the way, there will be some messiness, tears, relief, and laughter—therapy isn’t tidy, and that's okay!
I work with individuals navigating trauma, suicidal thoughts, adolescence, depression, and LGBTQIA related experiences.
Let’s be real—being an adolescent, teen, or young adult these days can be extremely overwhelming. Sometimes emotions run high, identity feels uncertain, and life can start to feel isolating or hard to make sense of. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. In our work together, we’ll slow things down so there’s room for whatever you’re carrying, allowing your emotions and experiences to be met without judgment or shame. Along the way, there will be some messiness, tears, relief, and laughter—therapy isn’t tidy, and that's okay!
Individuals struggling in life experiencing issues with addiction, alcohol and substance use, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, self worth, relationship, daily stressors, and difficulties being overwhelmed and focusing. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis by assisting with developing healthy coping strategies while in distress.
Individuals struggling in life experiencing issues with addiction, alcohol and substance use, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, self worth, relationship, daily stressors, and difficulties being overwhelmed and focusing. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis by assisting with developing healthy coping strategies while in distress.
Callie Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You feel emotions deeply and strongly. In fact, you may feel that intensity right now. Your emotions aren't just a whisper, they're a high-volume, full color experience. And yet you find yourself not sitting with that, because it's scary, uncomfortable, overwhelming, or confusing. You distract, avoid, numb, or push yourself to "get over it." What you need is a safe place to feel, to build gentle coping skills, to stop seeing sensitivity as a defect and start owning it as a superpower. You want the tools to stay with discomfort, come out confident, clearer, and more connected, so that your emotional richness becomes your strength.
You feel emotions deeply and strongly. In fact, you may feel that intensity right now. Your emotions aren't just a whisper, they're a high-volume, full color experience. And yet you find yourself not sitting with that, because it's scary, uncomfortable, overwhelming, or confusing. You distract, avoid, numb, or push yourself to "get over it." What you need is a safe place to feel, to build gentle coping skills, to stop seeing sensitivity as a defect and start owning it as a superpower. You want the tools to stay with discomfort, come out confident, clearer, and more connected, so that your emotional richness becomes your strength.
I became a therapist because suicide nearly destroyed my family—and eventually became my own struggle too.
I've learned that suicidal thoughts, depression, and relationship breakdown almost always have a common root: a pattern of hiding yourself, often passed down through generations, that slowly cuts you off from the life and people you need.
I became a therapist because suicide nearly destroyed my family—and eventually became my own struggle too.
I've learned that suicidal thoughts, depression, and relationship breakdown almost always have a common root: a pattern of hiding yourself, often passed down through generations, that slowly cuts you off from the life and people you need.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you're not alone and you don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you're navigating a difficult season or seeking long-term support, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and unwavering care.
As a mother of five adult children, I understand the complexities of life, relationships, and emotional resilience. I became a therapist to help you feel less alone and to guide you toward hope and healing. I’m passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health and helping you reclaim your voice, strength, and sense of self.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you're not alone and you don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you're navigating a difficult season or seeking long-term support, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and unwavering care.
As a mother of five adult children, I understand the complexities of life, relationships, and emotional resilience. I became a therapist to help you feel less alone and to guide you toward hope and healing. I’m passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health and helping you reclaim your voice, strength, and sense of self.
My training and experience has prepared me for helping individuals with a history of and/or actively struggling with suicidal thoughts and ideation.
I am experienced in working with people who may be struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder , Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder) , Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder , Panic Disorder (Including Panic Attacks) , Self Harm Disorders , Trauma And Stress-Related Disorders , Bipolar Disorders , Major Depressive Disorders , Eating Disorders
My training and experience has prepared me for helping individuals with a history of and/or actively struggling with suicidal thoughts and ideation.
I am experienced in working with people who may be struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder , Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder) , Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder , Panic Disorder (Including Panic Attacks) , Self Harm Disorders , Trauma And Stress-Related Disorders , Bipolar Disorders , Major Depressive Disorders , Eating Disorders
Mark Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I currently have a waitlist and am not actively taking new clients at this time. My apologies for any inconvenience. Are you having thoughts and feelings that are self-critical, overwhelming, don’t mesh with your values, or are you procrastinating on your goals? Perhaps you and your partner are struggling in your relationship. I would be happy to help you. Sadness or anger may weigh us down. Trauma is often at the root of all of these, and I will honor your direction in how directly you choose to address the trauma.
Hi, I currently have a waitlist and am not actively taking new clients at this time. My apologies for any inconvenience. Are you having thoughts and feelings that are self-critical, overwhelming, don’t mesh with your values, or are you procrastinating on your goals? Perhaps you and your partner are struggling in your relationship. I would be happy to help you. Sadness or anger may weigh us down. Trauma is often at the root of all of these, and I will honor your direction in how directly you choose to address the trauma.
Cedar Hill Therapy provides sensitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based therapy to couples, families, & individuals. For some people, therapy is the beginning of a transformation for their lives and relationships; for others it can help them solve a specific issue and move forward with more confidence and less anxiety. Therapy may help you to see things in a different way or help make a decision that moves you forward.
Cedar Hill Therapy provides sensitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based therapy to couples, families, & individuals. For some people, therapy is the beginning of a transformation for their lives and relationships; for others it can help them solve a specific issue and move forward with more confidence and less anxiety. Therapy may help you to see things in a different way or help make a decision that moves you forward.
You’re feeling lost. You’re tired. You’re overwhelmed, burnt out. And now, you are craving a change. We might be a good fit. I have so much to share with you. We can work through barriers such as executive dysfunction, lack of sleep, loss of pleasure, apathy, grief, shame, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. I want to help you break down your overwhelm and create a lifestyle that feels sustainable and cares for you.
You’re feeling lost. You’re tired. You’re overwhelmed, burnt out. And now, you are craving a change. We might be a good fit. I have so much to share with you. We can work through barriers such as executive dysfunction, lack of sleep, loss of pleasure, apathy, grief, shame, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. I want to help you break down your overwhelm and create a lifestyle that feels sustainable and cares for you.
I consider it an honor to be allowed entry into someone's life as a therapist. People come to me when some suffering or limitation has opened them up enough to ask a perfect stranger for help. My hope is to provide a safe and respectful place for them to begin to look at the various strands of their lives and stories. Then, as we unravel past and present contributions to the fabric of their lives, we can examine these threads and, with new understanding, weave them back together into a new tapestry which includes fresh possibilities.
I consider it an honor to be allowed entry into someone's life as a therapist. People come to me when some suffering or limitation has opened them up enough to ask a perfect stranger for help. My hope is to provide a safe and respectful place for them to begin to look at the various strands of their lives and stories. Then, as we unravel past and present contributions to the fabric of their lives, we can examine these threads and, with new understanding, weave them back together into a new tapestry which includes fresh possibilities.
Hello! We all experience times of difficulty and shifts in our lives. I focus on building compassion for self and others to help individuals and families work through stress, increase confidence and build support systems in their lives. I work with those who are experiencing trauma, posttraumatic stress, depression, ADHD, anxiety, identity development, life transitions, divorce and co-parenting stress. I enjoy working across the age spectrum including children ages 6-8 and adolescents (ages 12+) through adulthood.
Hello! We all experience times of difficulty and shifts in our lives. I focus on building compassion for self and others to help individuals and families work through stress, increase confidence and build support systems in their lives. I work with those who are experiencing trauma, posttraumatic stress, depression, ADHD, anxiety, identity development, life transitions, divorce and co-parenting stress. I enjoy working across the age spectrum including children ages 6-8 and adolescents (ages 12+) through adulthood.
We are stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. Most of my clients come to me because the story they are living isn't meeting their needs. Together we investigate their experiences and learn to tell different, better stories.
We are stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. Most of my clients come to me because the story they are living isn't meeting their needs. Together we investigate their experiences and learn to tell different, better stories.
Whether you are just beginning or restarting your healing journey, reaching out for care can feel awkward, scary, and burdensome. I want to remind you that your reservation is normal, it's healthy, and it's welcomed. My therapeutic approach values undoing aloneness together, building safety in relationships, and finding compassion for the self, even in the face of suffering.
Whether you are just beginning or restarting your healing journey, reaching out for care can feel awkward, scary, and burdensome. I want to remind you that your reservation is normal, it's healthy, and it's welcomed. My therapeutic approach values undoing aloneness together, building safety in relationships, and finding compassion for the self, even in the face of suffering.
I highly value relationships and will show up to the therapeutic relationship authentically, respectfully, and with humility and curiosity. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, complex/ongoing trauma, self-harm, injustice, loneliness, substance use, relationship concerns, abuse, or a lack of support, I will join you in the effort to achieve your goal, whatever that looks like for you. The goal is yours, and the responsibility to gain trust, instill a sense of safety and care in the relationship, is mine.
I highly value relationships and will show up to the therapeutic relationship authentically, respectfully, and with humility and curiosity. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, complex/ongoing trauma, self-harm, injustice, loneliness, substance use, relationship concerns, abuse, or a lack of support, I will join you in the effort to achieve your goal, whatever that looks like for you. The goal is yours, and the responsibility to gain trust, instill a sense of safety and care in the relationship, is mine.
Hello, I’m Sydney. I approach therapy as a collaborative and flexible relationship. One that supports your journey toward greater insight, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation. We begin by establishing personal goals that fit your life and understanding of your experience. The work we do together is grounded in person-centered, multiculturally inclusive, liberation-based, emotion-focused, and somatic modalities. I believe that healing begins with feeling deeply seen, respected, and met where you are, in your own emotional journey.
Hello, I’m Sydney. I approach therapy as a collaborative and flexible relationship. One that supports your journey toward greater insight, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation. We begin by establishing personal goals that fit your life and understanding of your experience. The work we do together is grounded in person-centered, multiculturally inclusive, liberation-based, emotion-focused, and somatic modalities. I believe that healing begins with feeling deeply seen, respected, and met where you are, in your own emotional journey.
You’re ready for things to change, but the path isn’t clear yet. Whether you are feeling stuck in your relationships, your identity, or your personal growth, 'talking about it' is only the first step. I provide a space that is compassionate and attuned, supported by my training and experiences, to help you evolve.
My approach is collaborative-we won't just look at the 'why' behind your challenges; we will build the 'how' for your future. I have a few spaces for those ready to dive into the work to transform their relationship with themselves and the world. Let’s connect for a consultation to discuss your goals and get started!
You’re ready for things to change, but the path isn’t clear yet. Whether you are feeling stuck in your relationships, your identity, or your personal growth, 'talking about it' is only the first step. I provide a space that is compassionate and attuned, supported by my training and experiences, to help you evolve.
My approach is collaborative-we won't just look at the 'why' behind your challenges; we will build the 'how' for your future. I have a few spaces for those ready to dive into the work to transform their relationship with themselves and the world. Let’s connect for a consultation to discuss your goals and get started!
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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.