Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Raymore, MO
You are taking vulnerable steps forward, and I am proud of you for being here. My name is Keila. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work as a middle school social worker. I became a social worker to be the mentor I wish I had as a teenager. I specialize in supporting adolescents who are hopeful about establishing healthy habits for self-harm, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. This is a collaborative effort in which we develop the tools needed to navigate life successfully now and in the future.
You are taking vulnerable steps forward, and I am proud of you for being here. My name is Keila. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work as a middle school social worker. I became a social worker to be the mentor I wish I had as a teenager. I specialize in supporting adolescents who are hopeful about establishing healthy habits for self-harm, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. This is a collaborative effort in which we develop the tools needed to navigate life successfully now and in the future.
I'm Katie Becker, a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or other emotional struggles, my goal is to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find relief and create meaningful change.
I'm Katie Becker, a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or other emotional struggles, my goal is to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find relief and create meaningful change.
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Welcome! Whether you are a pro at skimming therapy sites or are just getting started for the first time, assessing for a good fit is important. Take a breath, you’ve got this.
I work best with high-achievers who have "intellectualized" their way through life, the queer community, and neurospicy folks tired of masking. My ideal client is someone navigating life outside traditional social scripts or managing the deep complexities of finding their own way. If you find yourself over-analyzing but still struggling to feel better, or if you need a space where your identity is celebrated rather than explained, we will be a great fit.
Welcome! Whether you are a pro at skimming therapy sites or are just getting started for the first time, assessing for a good fit is important. Take a breath, you’ve got this.
I work best with high-achievers who have "intellectualized" their way through life, the queer community, and neurospicy folks tired of masking. My ideal client is someone navigating life outside traditional social scripts or managing the deep complexities of finding their own way. If you find yourself over-analyzing but still struggling to feel better, or if you need a space where your identity is celebrated rather than explained, we will be a great fit.
Diana Hughes Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Blue Springs, MO 64015
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With each stage in life, we are faced with new challenges. Sometimes new challenges may be too difficult to deal with alone and other times, we carry old problems with us. In order to live a happier, healthier life, we need to address those problems head on. With years of experience as a high school teacher and now as a counselor, I have experience working with adolescent problems, divorce or separation, foster and adoption, loss, cultural challenges, and coping skills. I have worked with clients that only speak Spanish and am accepting of all sexual orientations. My goal is to provide a safe, judgement-free space for you.
With each stage in life, we are faced with new challenges. Sometimes new challenges may be too difficult to deal with alone and other times, we carry old problems with us. In order to live a happier, healthier life, we need to address those problems head on. With years of experience as a high school teacher and now as a counselor, I have experience working with adolescent problems, divorce or separation, foster and adoption, loss, cultural challenges, and coping skills. I have worked with clients that only speak Spanish and am accepting of all sexual orientations. My goal is to provide a safe, judgement-free space for you.
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Healing is possible—and it can start today. I’m LaKetia Carrell, M.Ed., LPC, offering a safe, supportive space for those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the emotional toll of chronic pain. I specialize in intergenerational trauma and health-related stress because emotional pain often shows up in the body. Together, we’ll explore the root of your struggles and build tools to ease symptoms, improve daily functioning, and support more fulfilling, connected relationships. I welcome private-pay clients and select insurances. If therapy’s been on your mind, this is your sign—reach out today.
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Healing is possible—and it can start today. I’m LaKetia Carrell, M.Ed., LPC, offering a safe, supportive space for those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the emotional toll of chronic pain. I specialize in intergenerational trauma and health-related stress because emotional pain often shows up in the body. Together, we’ll explore the root of your struggles and build tools to ease symptoms, improve daily functioning, and support more fulfilling, connected relationships. I welcome private-pay clients and select insurances. If therapy’s been on your mind, this is your sign—reach out today.
I help adults with suicidal thoughts, depression, and trauma.
Supporting young women rebuilding after a psychiatric hospitalization or crisis
Recovering from a psychiatric hospitalization or a major crisis can feel isolating, confusing, and scary. You might be worried about staying on track, handling triggers, or managing overwhelming emotions. I help young adult women (18–40) navigate this transition safely and confidently.
I help adults with suicidal thoughts, depression, and trauma.
Supporting young women rebuilding after a psychiatric hospitalization or crisis
Recovering from a psychiatric hospitalization or a major crisis can feel isolating, confusing, and scary. You might be worried about staying on track, handling triggers, or managing overwhelming emotions. I help young adult women (18–40) navigate this transition safely and confidently.
I also completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
In my sessions, I help people with anxiety, depression, identify crisis, relationship issues, and more. I empower them to feel more in control of their life, and I truly love what I do! My therapy style is warm, down-to-earth, and always centered on your needs.
If you’re finding things harder than usual, you don’t have to go through it alone. Feel free to reach out to schedule a consultation call—I’m here to listen.
I also completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
In my sessions, I help people with anxiety, depression, identify crisis, relationship issues, and more. I empower them to feel more in control of their life, and I truly love what I do! My therapy style is warm, down-to-earth, and always centered on your needs.
If you’re finding things harder than usual, you don’t have to go through it alone. Feel free to reach out to schedule a consultation call—I’m here to listen.
Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ folks often go through life engaging with narratives rooted in shame, doubt, and societal pressure to conform and mask themselves (in confusing and contradictory ways, no less). With diagnosis and mental health being difficult-to-access resources for neurodivergent and queer people, it can be hard to find a therapist that feels safe to open up to. It can be even more challenging to find therapists that understand those issues themselves, especially from personal experience.
Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ folks often go through life engaging with narratives rooted in shame, doubt, and societal pressure to conform and mask themselves (in confusing and contradictory ways, no less). With diagnosis and mental health being difficult-to-access resources for neurodivergent and queer people, it can be hard to find a therapist that feels safe to open up to. It can be even more challenging to find therapists that understand those issues themselves, especially from personal experience.
I am a firm believer that the only thing that separates a counselor/therapist from the client is a current need. With this belief, I strive to help clients through current life struggles in a non-judgmental environment. My work is informed through collaboration with clients, education, experience, and empathy. As a professional counselor and social worker, my comprehensive approach to therapy enables clients to identify and change the patterns that often create barriers to emotional, social, educational, and occupational growth.
I am a firm believer that the only thing that separates a counselor/therapist from the client is a current need. With this belief, I strive to help clients through current life struggles in a non-judgmental environment. My work is informed through collaboration with clients, education, experience, and empathy. As a professional counselor and social worker, my comprehensive approach to therapy enables clients to identify and change the patterns that often create barriers to emotional, social, educational, and occupational growth.
Are you feeling unmotivated? Does hanging out with your friends feel hard? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you trying to navigate multiple changes in life and looking for a guide on how to overcome those challenges? Does your relationship feel chaotic? If this sounds like something you'd like help with, I'd be honored to work alongside you to get back to feeling more like yourself so you can enjoy life again. Together, we can map out a plan for success to overcome worry, anxiety, life-stressors, and depressive thoughts. Let's set up an initial appointment to see if we make a great fit. I look forward to hearing from you!
Are you feeling unmotivated? Does hanging out with your friends feel hard? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you trying to navigate multiple changes in life and looking for a guide on how to overcome those challenges? Does your relationship feel chaotic? If this sounds like something you'd like help with, I'd be honored to work alongside you to get back to feeling more like yourself so you can enjoy life again. Together, we can map out a plan for success to overcome worry, anxiety, life-stressors, and depressive thoughts. Let's set up an initial appointment to see if we make a great fit. I look forward to hearing from you!
I work with people who struggle with intense emotions, have difficulty regulating their mood, and experience challenges in maintaining stable relationships. This often includes individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder or high emotional complexity. What can help are practical tools and support to manage emotional highs and lows, decrease distress, and build resilience. Our goals in therapy are to gain better control over our reactions, improve our sense of self, and develop healthier ways of coping. We all want to feel understood and supported so we can work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I work with people who struggle with intense emotions, have difficulty regulating their mood, and experience challenges in maintaining stable relationships. This often includes individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder or high emotional complexity. What can help are practical tools and support to manage emotional highs and lows, decrease distress, and build resilience. Our goals in therapy are to gain better control over our reactions, improve our sense of self, and develop healthier ways of coping. We all want to feel understood and supported so we can work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Pathway Counseling—finding the way back to you. As a curious and compassionate therapist, I understand the complexities and struggles individuals face in navigating relational, behavioral, experiential, existential, and social challenges. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each client's unique path. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma or feeling isolated in a social/family context, I am here to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for exploration and growth.
Pathway Counseling—finding the way back to you. As a curious and compassionate therapist, I understand the complexities and struggles individuals face in navigating relational, behavioral, experiential, existential, and social challenges. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each client's unique path. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma or feeling isolated in a social/family context, I am here to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for exploration and growth.
I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and collaboration by meeting each person exactly where they are. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and understood, and without pressure to have it all figured out.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or a season of change, we will work together to explore what feels heavy and build toward a life that feels more grounded and genuine.
I believe healing happens through connection, self-awareness, and learning to trust your own intuition.
I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and collaboration by meeting each person exactly where they are. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and understood, and without pressure to have it all figured out.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or a season of change, we will work together to explore what feels heavy and build toward a life that feels more grounded and genuine.
I believe healing happens through connection, self-awareness, and learning to trust your own intuition.
I work virtually in both Missouri and Kansas, with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, accepted, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we build practical skills, increase self-awareness, and develop strategies that help clients navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
I work virtually in both Missouri and Kansas, with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, accepted, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we build practical skills, increase self-awareness, and develop strategies that help clients navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
I always say its important to go 'therapist shopping', because finding someone who you truly connect with will play a huge part in just how impactful therapy can be for you. Recognizing your need for support and starting therapy can be hard to do, which is why it is my goal to make you feel accepted and empowered as you take these important steps. Whether you are struggling with relationships, people pleasing, self-esteem, or just managing all of the crazy things life throws your way, I am committed to providing a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
I always say its important to go 'therapist shopping', because finding someone who you truly connect with will play a huge part in just how impactful therapy can be for you. Recognizing your need for support and starting therapy can be hard to do, which is why it is my goal to make you feel accepted and empowered as you take these important steps. Whether you are struggling with relationships, people pleasing, self-esteem, or just managing all of the crazy things life throws your way, I am committed to providing a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
I believe the relationship between client and clinician is at the heart of this work. Therapy should feel like a genuine connection built on trust and collaboration. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may repeat without clear reason and make sense of them to foster clarity and change. I support clients navigating painful histories, relationship challenges, identity, and belonging. I’m trained in EMDR, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and use parts work to understand the aspects of self
I believe the relationship between client and clinician is at the heart of this work. Therapy should feel like a genuine connection built on trust and collaboration. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may repeat without clear reason and make sense of them to foster clarity and change. I support clients navigating painful histories, relationship challenges, identity, and belonging. I’m trained in EMDR, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and use parts work to understand the aspects of self
I am licensed in Missouri with over 18 years of professional work experience. I have specialized in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and eating disorders. I also have experience as a health coach and use a holistic approach to treatment. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step toward seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I facilitate individual and family therapy sessions with teens, colleg
I am licensed in Missouri with over 18 years of professional work experience. I have specialized in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and eating disorders. I also have experience as a health coach and use a holistic approach to treatment. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step toward seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I facilitate individual and family therapy sessions with teens, colleg
What does it mean to feel safety and connection? As motivated individuals we strive to have our social, emotional, and physical needs met. We strive to advocate for equity with ourselves, friends, families, and societal systems. The journey towards safety and connection can be overwhelming, tiresome, and different for each person. Have you ever pondered questions like… where do I start? When was a time I felt safety and connection? Do I feel whole? If you have asked yourself or other’s the above question, you might be ready to start to find those answers for yourself.
What does it mean to feel safety and connection? As motivated individuals we strive to have our social, emotional, and physical needs met. We strive to advocate for equity with ourselves, friends, families, and societal systems. The journey towards safety and connection can be overwhelming, tiresome, and different for each person. Have you ever pondered questions like… where do I start? When was a time I felt safety and connection? Do I feel whole? If you have asked yourself or other’s the above question, you might be ready to start to find those answers for yourself.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Kansas City, MO 64131
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Let’s be honest. Asking for help sometimes feels like the hardest thing to do. Whether you were conditioned to be that way or you are embarrassed or it feels scary, asking for help often is the last resort. Why do we do that? I know that reading another book, listening to another podcast, or watching another Reel ends up giving you glimmers of hope that it can get figured out without having to tell anyone that you are absolutely struggling. Realistically, all it ends up doing is kicking the can down the road. I work with people who are ready to do the scary thing and be vulnerable with the problems they can’t solve on their own.
Let’s be honest. Asking for help sometimes feels like the hardest thing to do. Whether you were conditioned to be that way or you are embarrassed or it feels scary, asking for help often is the last resort. Why do we do that? I know that reading another book, listening to another podcast, or watching another Reel ends up giving you glimmers of hope that it can get figured out without having to tell anyone that you are absolutely struggling. Realistically, all it ends up doing is kicking the can down the road. I work with people who are ready to do the scary thing and be vulnerable with the problems they can’t solve on their own.
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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.