Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Montgomery, NJ
Ellie Mental Health Central NJ, with locations in Somerville, Skillman, and Flemington aren’t your average therapy clinics. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health Central NJ, with locations in Somerville, Skillman, and Flemington aren’t your average therapy clinics. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy relationship provides an ideal forum for helping people move towards optimal functioning framed by their values and goals. I provide a safe place to address issues of mood, thinking, behavior, transition, adjustment, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, trauma and any other life challenge.
I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy relationship provides an ideal forum for helping people move towards optimal functioning framed by their values and goals. I provide a safe place to address issues of mood, thinking, behavior, transition, adjustment, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, trauma and any other life challenge.
Alison Urban, LCSW, RPT™: Kids, Play
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Anxiety keeping you up at night? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not like yourself lately? For kids, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, or big life changes, it can feel heavy and lonely. You might be tired of overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, or doubting yourself. Maybe you’re the one who “seems fine” on the outside but feels exhausted inside. You want tools that actually work and a space where you don’t have to pretend. Together, we’ll build coping skills, resilience, and real confidence—so you can handle what’s in front of you and start feeling like yourself again.
Anxiety keeping you up at night? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not like yourself lately? For kids, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, or big life changes, it can feel heavy and lonely. You might be tired of overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, or doubting yourself. Maybe you’re the one who “seems fine” on the outside but feels exhausted inside. You want tools that actually work and a space where you don’t have to pretend. Together, we’ll build coping skills, resilience, and real confidence—so you can handle what’s in front of you and start feeling like yourself again.
My interventions are drawn from cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), psychodynamic, and family systems approaches. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, ADHD and related learning disabilities, developmental disorders, personality disorders, and family conflict. I also have extensive experience working with eating disorders through intensive internship and fellowship placements at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia and Florida. I am well versed in the administration and interpretation of comprehensive psychological assessments. I work with clients across the lifespan helping to optimize inherent strengths to better cope with the demands of their academic, social, professional, and family contexts.
My interventions are drawn from cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), psychodynamic, and family systems approaches. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, ADHD and related learning disabilities, developmental disorders, personality disorders, and family conflict. I also have extensive experience working with eating disorders through intensive internship and fellowship placements at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia and Florida. I am well versed in the administration and interpretation of comprehensive psychological assessments. I work with clients across the lifespan helping to optimize inherent strengths to better cope with the demands of their academic, social, professional, and family contexts.
Choosing to find support is brave! Being dually licensed in NJ and FL, my approach is to help individuals navigate through past traumas, emotional junctures, milestone celebrations, and stages of growth in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Individuals will feel supported and heard while utilizing creative therapeutic techniques; especially when having trouble verbalizing what they are experiencing or feeling. Individuals will be able to increase personal confidence allowing goals to be met while increasing positive decisions and setting the foundation for future success.
Choosing to find support is brave! Being dually licensed in NJ and FL, my approach is to help individuals navigate through past traumas, emotional junctures, milestone celebrations, and stages of growth in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Individuals will feel supported and heard while utilizing creative therapeutic techniques; especially when having trouble verbalizing what they are experiencing or feeling. Individuals will be able to increase personal confidence allowing goals to be met while increasing positive decisions and setting the foundation for future success.
If you are having more anxiety, feeling depresed or if the stress in the world is building then talking can help you cope and have less overwhelm. I prioritize connecting to you and your world. The way I work with anxiety, depression, & trauma prioritizes your finding meaningful connections that can help you navigate forward with someone supporting and understanding you. For many, this makes a difference to disconnected feelings or isolation. Set up a consultation to talk about how I can help you. I have a lot of experience working and supervising treatment for a wide range of mental health and and substance abuse concerns.
If you are having more anxiety, feeling depresed or if the stress in the world is building then talking can help you cope and have less overwhelm. I prioritize connecting to you and your world. The way I work with anxiety, depression, & trauma prioritizes your finding meaningful connections that can help you navigate forward with someone supporting and understanding you. For many, this makes a difference to disconnected feelings or isolation. Set up a consultation to talk about how I can help you. I have a lot of experience working and supervising treatment for a wide range of mental health and and substance abuse concerns.
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You look capable on the outside. You manage the work, the family, the responsibilities. But internally, your mind doesn’t shut off. You overthink conversations. You swing between “I’ve got this” and “I’m failing.” You feel the pressure to hold everything together — and rarely feel fully supported yourself.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep carrying it this way.
You look capable on the outside. You manage the work, the family, the responsibilities. But internally, your mind doesn’t shut off. You overthink conversations. You swing between “I’ve got this” and “I’m failing.” You feel the pressure to hold everything together — and rarely feel fully supported yourself.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep carrying it this way.
My ideal client is someone who is vulnerable and willing to accept challenges offered throughout the therapeutic journey to better support themselves and foster positive change. I believe in approaching each situation from the client's perspective while remaining non-judgmental to ensure safety and compassion.
My ideal client is someone who is vulnerable and willing to accept challenges offered throughout the therapeutic journey to better support themselves and foster positive change. I believe in approaching each situation from the client's perspective while remaining non-judgmental to ensure safety and compassion.
Hey there, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor & Approved Clinical Supervisor in NJ and CT with a focus on suicide prevention, crisis management for adults & teens.
I received my BA at Seton Hall University in 2000, my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University in 2015 and have applied for the PhD program in Counseling & Supervision at Kean University for Fall 2026.
Hmmm, that's a lot of info but if you want to know anything else, don't be shy, just ask me.
Hey there, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor & Approved Clinical Supervisor in NJ and CT with a focus on suicide prevention, crisis management for adults & teens.
I received my BA at Seton Hall University in 2000, my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University in 2015 and have applied for the PhD program in Counseling & Supervision at Kean University for Fall 2026.
Hmmm, that's a lot of info but if you want to know anything else, don't be shy, just ask me.
Hello! I'm Kiara-a licensed social worker who specializes in DBT (great for coping skills, getting "unstuck", and building a life worth living). My goal as a therapist is to make you feel safe to express yourself and explore wherever you are at in life. I value being both warm and empathetic, while being direct in helping you step outside of your comfort zone.
Hello! I'm Kiara-a licensed social worker who specializes in DBT (great for coping skills, getting "unstuck", and building a life worth living). My goal as a therapist is to make you feel safe to express yourself and explore wherever you are at in life. I value being both warm and empathetic, while being direct in helping you step outside of your comfort zone.
My primary goal in working in mental health is to put myself out of a job. Given that each of us intrinsically know what we need to heal and grow, my approach to psychotherapy is to couple your expertise of being you–your reality and lived experiences–with my skillset, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. Through a culturally-affirming and healing-centered stance, I utilize evidence-based treatments to facilitate our work.
NOTE: I’m now able to work with folx in California, Texas, and New Jersey! Clinical supervision in California only :)
My primary goal in working in mental health is to put myself out of a job. Given that each of us intrinsically know what we need to heal and grow, my approach to psychotherapy is to couple your expertise of being you–your reality and lived experiences–with my skillset, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. Through a culturally-affirming and healing-centered stance, I utilize evidence-based treatments to facilitate our work.
NOTE: I’m now able to work with folx in California, Texas, and New Jersey! Clinical supervision in California only :)
Specializing in suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety, my person-centered approach ensures that you are seen, heard, and understood.
I provide individual therapy to adults who are ready to uncover the motivations behind their behavior and are committed to the process of working on themselves to improve their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, achieve their goals, and enhance their overall state of well-being. I work with clients who possess the vulnerability that this journey requires to explore uncharted territories to foster healing, a greater sense of self, and purpose.
Specializing in suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety, my person-centered approach ensures that you are seen, heard, and understood.
I provide individual therapy to adults who are ready to uncover the motivations behind their behavior and are committed to the process of working on themselves to improve their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, achieve their goals, and enhance their overall state of well-being. I work with clients who possess the vulnerability that this journey requires to explore uncharted territories to foster healing, a greater sense of self, and purpose.
There are times in life when situations, circumstances and emotions feel overwhelming. I understand that making the decision to seek support during these difficult times can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Whether you are seeking help for your child, your family or yourself, I am here to support you and walk you through the process to ease any anxiety it may cause. My approach to therapy is client centered, where we work collaboratively on your goals. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, transition and adjustment, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and family discord.
There are times in life when situations, circumstances and emotions feel overwhelming. I understand that making the decision to seek support during these difficult times can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Whether you are seeking help for your child, your family or yourself, I am here to support you and walk you through the process to ease any anxiety it may cause. My approach to therapy is client centered, where we work collaboratively on your goals. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, transition and adjustment, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and family discord.
Accepting New Clients. I find it important to tailor my therapeutic approach based on the necessity of each client. I find that a good mix or balance between therapies can be useful while in session. I use therapy modalities such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Person-Centered Care, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment to name a few.
I am an empathetic and understanding therapist who like’s to add creativity and lightheartedness to therapy. I am caring, friendly, and insightful. I also am direct, assertive, and maintain zero judgement in sessions.
Accepting New Clients. I find it important to tailor my therapeutic approach based on the necessity of each client. I find that a good mix or balance between therapies can be useful while in session. I use therapy modalities such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Person-Centered Care, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment to name a few.
I am an empathetic and understanding therapist who like’s to add creativity and lightheartedness to therapy. I am caring, friendly, and insightful. I also am direct, assertive, and maintain zero judgement in sessions.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience treating depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, trauma, stress, substance use, and perfectionism.
I work with people of all racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, as well as all sexual orientations and gender identities. I use evidence-based therapies—including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic and Problem-Solving approaches, and trauma-focused care—to meet each client’s needs.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience treating depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, trauma, stress, substance use, and perfectionism.
I work with people of all racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, as well as all sexual orientations and gender identities. I use evidence-based therapies—including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic and Problem-Solving approaches, and trauma-focused care—to meet each client’s needs.
When anxiety, stress, or emotional pain starts to feel overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to turn. I work with children, teens, and adults who may be struggling with stress, trauma, mood concerns, or navigating major life changes. Many clients come to therapy wanting relief from constant pressure, stronger coping skills, and a clearer sense of direction. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, therapy can provide a space to feel understood, build resilience, and develop practical tools that improve emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning.
When anxiety, stress, or emotional pain starts to feel overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to turn. I work with children, teens, and adults who may be struggling with stress, trauma, mood concerns, or navigating major life changes. Many clients come to therapy wanting relief from constant pressure, stronger coping skills, and a clearer sense of direction. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, therapy can provide a space to feel understood, build resilience, and develop practical tools that improve emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning.
If you are experiencing suicidality, self-harm, trauma, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflict, I am confident we can work together to build a life that brings excitement and hope into your daily life. With me, you will learn research-based, tangible skills that are proven to enhance your quality of life.
My style includes warmth and genuine care, while empowering my clients towards creating positive change. I work with individuals, couples, parents, and families, and value a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that allows my clients to feel heard, seen, and understood.
If you are experiencing suicidality, self-harm, trauma, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflict, I am confident we can work together to build a life that brings excitement and hope into your daily life. With me, you will learn research-based, tangible skills that are proven to enhance your quality of life.
My style includes warmth and genuine care, while empowering my clients towards creating positive change. I work with individuals, couples, parents, and families, and value a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that allows my clients to feel heard, seen, and understood.
When stress, anxiety, or big emotions start to feel unmanageable, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and find a steadier way forward, for you or your child.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to manage stress, anxiety, or life transitions. Many of the individuals and families I work with appear to be doing “okay” on the outside, yet are dealing with big emotions, behavioral challenges, or patterns that no longer feel manageable.
When stress, anxiety, or big emotions start to feel unmanageable, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and find a steadier way forward, for you or your child.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to manage stress, anxiety, or life transitions. Many of the individuals and families I work with appear to be doing “okay” on the outside, yet are dealing with big emotions, behavioral challenges, or patterns that no longer feel manageable.
I know you're more than your story, your pain, joy, social identity & experiences. As a South Asian immigrant, I proactively advocate for my clients both inside and outside the therapy room. I will show up for you if you need help involving other family or partner participants in therapy sessions. I connect a session with the next session with a journaling prompt or a big feeling exploration during the week. I also make sure I do not abruptly end sessions and take the last few minutes to do some grounding and mindfulness exercises helping clients feel less overwhelmed when they leave the therapy room.
I know you're more than your story, your pain, joy, social identity & experiences. As a South Asian immigrant, I proactively advocate for my clients both inside and outside the therapy room. I will show up for you if you need help involving other family or partner participants in therapy sessions. I connect a session with the next session with a journaling prompt or a big feeling exploration during the week. I also make sure I do not abruptly end sessions and take the last few minutes to do some grounding and mindfulness exercises helping clients feel less overwhelmed when they leave the therapy room.
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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.