Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Princeton Junction, NJ
With over 30 years of experience working with children and families, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders within the context of family therapy. In addition, my advocacy for children has informed my work as a reunification therapist for parents who have found themselves victims of parental alienation or estrangement from their children. Every child deserves to have a loving relationship with both parents whenever possible. I also specialize in ADHD diagnosis and treatment, including interfacing with both public schools and colleges. Treatment includes executive functioning skills development.
With over 30 years of experience working with children and families, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders within the context of family therapy. In addition, my advocacy for children has informed my work as a reunification therapist for parents who have found themselves victims of parental alienation or estrangement from their children. Every child deserves to have a loving relationship with both parents whenever possible. I also specialize in ADHD diagnosis and treatment, including interfacing with both public schools and colleges. Treatment includes executive functioning skills development.
Michelle R Bernardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, MFT, CHHC, LPC
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Are you stressed-out, out-of-balance, overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you have a feeling that life is passing you by? Do you often feel so tired by bedtime but cannot sleep as racing thoughts run through your mind thinking about the "what ifs"?? Even when you get adequate sleep, you still drag the next day, consumed by worry, insecurities, and self-doubt? If this sounds like you, my holistic approach to psychotherapy will help you remove negative thought patterns, emotional blocks, and self-made limitations that may be holding you back from living your best life!
Are you stressed-out, out-of-balance, overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you have a feeling that life is passing you by? Do you often feel so tired by bedtime but cannot sleep as racing thoughts run through your mind thinking about the "what ifs"?? Even when you get adequate sleep, you still drag the next day, consumed by worry, insecurities, and self-doubt? If this sounds like you, my holistic approach to psychotherapy will help you remove negative thought patterns, emotional blocks, and self-made limitations that may be holding you back from living your best life!
I have been in practice for 37 years. During that time I have been dedicated to providing psychological services to an adult, adolescent, child population within inidividual and couples modalities. I specialize in the psychological treatment of eating disorders,anxiety and related conditions, mood states, depression, women's concerns, trauma, relationship and marital experiences, Asperger's syndrome. I understand that psychological and emotional issues are most effectively addressed and treated through empathic listening, attunement, support, and the fostering of insight and self-empowerment.
I have been in practice for 37 years. During that time I have been dedicated to providing psychological services to an adult, adolescent, child population within inidividual and couples modalities. I specialize in the psychological treatment of eating disorders,anxiety and related conditions, mood states, depression, women's concerns, trauma, relationship and marital experiences, Asperger's syndrome. I understand that psychological and emotional issues are most effectively addressed and treated through empathic listening, attunement, support, and the fostering of insight and self-empowerment.
Allison is a dedicated therapist treating children, teens, and adults utilizing highly effective treatments, including DBT, CBT, and mindfulness, allowing her to teach clients skills needed to improve resilience and overall wellbeing. She has an advanced certification in DBT and years of experience utilizing comprehensive DBT to treat anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder. She has worked in many settings, including Partial Hospitalization Programs, private practice, and schools. Allison utilizes a “Person in Environment” lens, which considers an individual's environment to understand their actions and reactions.
Allison is a dedicated therapist treating children, teens, and adults utilizing highly effective treatments, including DBT, CBT, and mindfulness, allowing her to teach clients skills needed to improve resilience and overall wellbeing. She has an advanced certification in DBT and years of experience utilizing comprehensive DBT to treat anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder. She has worked in many settings, including Partial Hospitalization Programs, private practice, and schools. Allison utilizes a “Person in Environment” lens, which considers an individual's environment to understand their actions and reactions.
Kelly L. Dauber LPC, AleGra Health & Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, Trained
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I am Kelly, a licensed professional counselor and owner of AleGra health & wellness LLC. I operate with a solution-focused methodology. I will teach strategies that will get you to move beyond your current self and become a greater version of yourself. I am naturally inquisitive, empathic, and a wee bit sarcastic. I will teach you how to look at all parts of your life while learning the science behind how the healing process really works. In short-you will learn how to get your mind and body in alignment, attract abundance while healing from past pain.
Hello, I am Kelly, a licensed professional counselor and owner of AleGra health & wellness LLC. I operate with a solution-focused methodology. I will teach strategies that will get you to move beyond your current self and become a greater version of yourself. I am naturally inquisitive, empathic, and a wee bit sarcastic. I will teach you how to look at all parts of your life while learning the science behind how the healing process really works. In short-you will learn how to get your mind and body in alignment, attract abundance while healing from past pain.
High school, college, or freshly graduated—my guess is that you've faced moments that shake you to your core and make you question who you want to be. Friends change, classwork piles up, roommates test your patience, major decisions need to be made, and sometimes it's all happening at once.
I'll help you understand what's beneath the stress, the shutdowns, the overthinking, the slumps, or relationship patterns that you can't seem to stop repeating. Together, we'll make sense of what you're feeling, build awareness of your triggers, improve your communication style, and learn skills to handle what's ahead with confidence.
High school, college, or freshly graduated—my guess is that you've faced moments that shake you to your core and make you question who you want to be. Friends change, classwork piles up, roommates test your patience, major decisions need to be made, and sometimes it's all happening at once.
I'll help you understand what's beneath the stress, the shutdowns, the overthinking, the slumps, or relationship patterns that you can't seem to stop repeating. Together, we'll make sense of what you're feeling, build awareness of your triggers, improve your communication style, and learn skills to handle what's ahead with confidence.
Congratulations on taking THIS first step! Are you looking to feel better? Do you need help managing your anxiety or depression? I believe therapy is an opportunity for those who are committed to improving their well being, life and moods. Life is busy and filled with distraction; everyone owes it to themselves to join with me on a supportive therapeutic journey leading to understanding, growth, change and happiness. This self-journey will enlighten you to identify supports and resources, learn healthy coping skills and decrease defeating symptomatology in a non-judgmental and compassionate environment.
Congratulations on taking THIS first step! Are you looking to feel better? Do you need help managing your anxiety or depression? I believe therapy is an opportunity for those who are committed to improving their well being, life and moods. Life is busy and filled with distraction; everyone owes it to themselves to join with me on a supportive therapeutic journey leading to understanding, growth, change and happiness. This self-journey will enlighten you to identify supports and resources, learn healthy coping skills and decrease defeating symptomatology in a non-judgmental and compassionate environment.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I believe a healthy mind leads us to happier and more peaceful paths in life. Take this journey with me to create your own path. I have been practicing for over 25yrs in various settings with diverse populations. However, in the last 5yrs, I narrowed my focus to working with people going through life's transitions. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression or just needing some guidance through this process, I can help.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I believe a healthy mind leads us to happier and more peaceful paths in life. Take this journey with me to create your own path. I have been practicing for over 25yrs in various settings with diverse populations. However, in the last 5yrs, I narrowed my focus to working with people going through life's transitions. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression or just needing some guidance through this process, I can help.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you're struggling to manage stress and anxiety, pull yourself through depression with or without suicidal ideation, reduce the impact of past trauma on your present experience, or improve your relationship with others we can work together to identify the tools you need to feel unstuck and in control.
I offer in-person counseling in Somerville, NJ to ages 10 through adult, as well as telehealth counseling for older teens and adults. I currently work for a nonsectarian nonprofit agency, so counseling requests may result in being paired with another therapist at our agency, with the exception of CAMS requests.
Whether you're struggling to manage stress and anxiety, pull yourself through depression with or without suicidal ideation, reduce the impact of past trauma on your present experience, or improve your relationship with others we can work together to identify the tools you need to feel unstuck and in control.
I offer in-person counseling in Somerville, NJ to ages 10 through adult, as well as telehealth counseling for older teens and adults. I currently work for a nonsectarian nonprofit agency, so counseling requests may result in being paired with another therapist at our agency, with the exception of CAMS requests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.


