Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
The time is now. Today is the day to remember that it's just one moment at a time, one breath at a time. Taking a moment to reconnect with the feeling centers inside in a safe and calm way. Through talk therapy and non-judgmental creative exploration with color, texture, earth based materials, 2-D/3-D elements,etc., we can work on processing, communication and strengthening your personal tools for everyday living. I also have over 20 years of experience with women’s counseling, prenatal/postnatal counseling, birth coaching, nutritional counseling, and multicultural & diversity counseling.
The time is now. Today is the day to remember that it's just one moment at a time, one breath at a time. Taking a moment to reconnect with the feeling centers inside in a safe and calm way. Through talk therapy and non-judgmental creative exploration with color, texture, earth based materials, 2-D/3-D elements,etc., we can work on processing, communication and strengthening your personal tools for everyday living. I also have over 20 years of experience with women’s counseling, prenatal/postnatal counseling, birth coaching, nutritional counseling, and multicultural & diversity counseling.
I focus on adults of all ages who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss as well as those trying to understand relationships and the events that have shaped them. I hope to provide a safe environment in which to develop and explore insights that will encourage and enable growth and well-being. I will endeavor to help identify motivations, desires and personal ethics and the facility to express them. My frame of reference is largely psychodynamic (meaning that the unconscious mind affects conscious feelings, thoughts and behavior) but may draw from other orientations when suitable.
I focus on adults of all ages who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss as well as those trying to understand relationships and the events that have shaped them. I hope to provide a safe environment in which to develop and explore insights that will encourage and enable growth and well-being. I will endeavor to help identify motivations, desires and personal ethics and the facility to express them. My frame of reference is largely psychodynamic (meaning that the unconscious mind affects conscious feelings, thoughts and behavior) but may draw from other orientations when suitable.
Do you want to experience a greater sense of wellbeing in your life? Is there something in your way, but you can't quite name it? Or, are you clear about what's blocking you, but don't know what to do about it? Well, I am deeply skilled at helping folks break free from limiting and unconscious patterns while opening to greater authenticity, empowerment and wellbeing. Over 18 years of clinical practice helping people heal painful, destructive or simply stuck feelings and behaviors, inform my approach in partnering with you in your desire for change.
Do you want to experience a greater sense of wellbeing in your life? Is there something in your way, but you can't quite name it? Or, are you clear about what's blocking you, but don't know what to do about it? Well, I am deeply skilled at helping folks break free from limiting and unconscious patterns while opening to greater authenticity, empowerment and wellbeing. Over 18 years of clinical practice helping people heal painful, destructive or simply stuck feelings and behaviors, inform my approach in partnering with you in your desire for change.
I strive to help clients balance change and acceptance in their lives. We cannot change what we do not accept. Gaining insight into childhood dynamics and attachment styles provides a foundation to understand current problematic behavioral patterns. Change is then possible through learning new skillful behaviors. This same approach is effective in helping families find balance in restructuring the family hierarchy, especially in situations in which an adolescent has become elevated in the family system. Changing behaviors through changing the ways we interact with ourselves and others is the core of my treatment approach.
I strive to help clients balance change and acceptance in their lives. We cannot change what we do not accept. Gaining insight into childhood dynamics and attachment styles provides a foundation to understand current problematic behavioral patterns. Change is then possible through learning new skillful behaviors. This same approach is effective in helping families find balance in restructuring the family hierarchy, especially in situations in which an adolescent has become elevated in the family system. Changing behaviors through changing the ways we interact with ourselves and others is the core of my treatment approach.
Seeking help is hard, however I'm here to listen, lift you up, and and find your best self. Life can feel chaotic, stagnant, or going backwards. when this happens it hard to find a a way back to ourselves and push forward. I'm here to guide you out the hailstorm where you are reminded of your resiliency and self worth
Seeking help is hard, however I'm here to listen, lift you up, and and find your best self. Life can feel chaotic, stagnant, or going backwards. when this happens it hard to find a a way back to ourselves and push forward. I'm here to guide you out the hailstorm where you are reminded of your resiliency and self worth
I have additional training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), suicide intervention, and mental health and substance abuse assessment.
Welcome to my practice. I received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology in 1985 from Illinois State University, and pursuing my doctorate in Counseling Education at the University of New Mexico. In 1985, I started my professional psychology career in Illinois on one of the first crisis hotline linked mobile psychiatric crisis intervention teams in the nation. It was awarded the National Award for Significant Achievement in the Field of Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association. I am a behavioral health clinical director for Presbyterian Medical Services specializing in Assertive Community Treatment and psychiatric Mobile Crisis Response.
I have additional training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), suicide intervention, and mental health and substance abuse assessment.
Welcome to my practice. I received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology in 1985 from Illinois State University, and pursuing my doctorate in Counseling Education at the University of New Mexico. In 1985, I started my professional psychology career in Illinois on one of the first crisis hotline linked mobile psychiatric crisis intervention teams in the nation. It was awarded the National Award for Significant Achievement in the Field of Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association. I am a behavioral health clinical director for Presbyterian Medical Services specializing in Assertive Community Treatment and psychiatric Mobile Crisis Response.
Cultivating joy, self-worth, and safety is a fundamental right for all people. Life’s journey is full of challenges, by strengthening our agency, tapping into both internal and external resources, we can create a thriving, fulfilling life. My approach to working with you is rooted in neuroscience and play, blending a feminist, client-centered, trauma-informed perspective with experiential/somatic practices. I also believe a well-placed f-bomb can be extremely therapeutic. Our bodies hold the stories of our past experiences, within those stories lies profound wisdom. Together, we’ll explore that source of strength and knowledge.
Cultivating joy, self-worth, and safety is a fundamental right for all people. Life’s journey is full of challenges, by strengthening our agency, tapping into both internal and external resources, we can create a thriving, fulfilling life. My approach to working with you is rooted in neuroscience and play, blending a feminist, client-centered, trauma-informed perspective with experiential/somatic practices. I also believe a well-placed f-bomb can be extremely therapeutic. Our bodies hold the stories of our past experiences, within those stories lies profound wisdom. Together, we’ll explore that source of strength and knowledge.
My practice is currently FULL. My therapy work is largely focused on clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, from childhood trauma to recent trauma. Using a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, some somatic, emotional release, and more, my goal is to help my clients find resolution and move forward. My passion is assisting those who come to me with finding their way to their most inspired, integrated way of life.
My practice is currently FULL. My therapy work is largely focused on clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, from childhood trauma to recent trauma. Using a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, some somatic, emotional release, and more, my goal is to help my clients find resolution and move forward. My passion is assisting those who come to me with finding their way to their most inspired, integrated way of life.
Amanda Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
Things have been hard. Emotions and divisions are high among couples, families, communities and social interaction has decreased in a big way. So much has changed and much of it beyond our control. Now is the time to unlock inherent coping skills you may not know you possess. I am available to help you identify and develop these skills then learn to incorporate new, proven strategies that help people cope with a quickly changing environment. In my sessions, we’ll look at the changes affecting you. We’ll navigate them together so, on the other side, you come out a stronger, healthier person.
Things have been hard. Emotions and divisions are high among couples, families, communities and social interaction has decreased in a big way. So much has changed and much of it beyond our control. Now is the time to unlock inherent coping skills you may not know you possess. I am available to help you identify and develop these skills then learn to incorporate new, proven strategies that help people cope with a quickly changing environment. In my sessions, we’ll look at the changes affecting you. We’ll navigate them together so, on the other side, you come out a stronger, healthier person.
You probably don't need more insight, you need change. From the outside, things look like they’re working. But certain patterns keep showing up. You procrastinate on work that matters to you. You replay conversations after they’re over. You might choose partners who need fixing or feel stuck between pushing yourself harder and feeling exhausted. People-pleasing, perfectionism, staying in control may have helped you get to where you are but now those patterns can start creating pressure in relationships, work, and daily life.
You probably don't need more insight, you need change. From the outside, things look like they’re working. But certain patterns keep showing up. You procrastinate on work that matters to you. You replay conversations after they’re over. You might choose partners who need fixing or feel stuck between pushing yourself harder and feeling exhausted. People-pleasing, perfectionism, staying in control may have helped you get to where you are but now those patterns can start creating pressure in relationships, work, and daily life.
We believe wellness should be within reach for everyday people, every day. Our holistic approach brings together mind, body, and soul, offering practical, meaningful ways to experience real wellbeing in real life. We honor your lived experience, social identity, and unique humanity. We offer services in English & Spanish. Clinically trained and informed by ancient wisdom, with compassion, we prioritize helping you access your own deepest insights. Our offerings range widely, including psychotherapy covered by Medicaid & insurance, no & low cost on-line meditation & yoga, plus classes, workshops, presentations and wellness retreats.
We believe wellness should be within reach for everyday people, every day. Our holistic approach brings together mind, body, and soul, offering practical, meaningful ways to experience real wellbeing in real life. We honor your lived experience, social identity, and unique humanity. We offer services in English & Spanish. Clinically trained and informed by ancient wisdom, with compassion, we prioritize helping you access your own deepest insights. Our offerings range widely, including psychotherapy covered by Medicaid & insurance, no & low cost on-line meditation & yoga, plus classes, workshops, presentations and wellness retreats.
I love working through challenging situations with people and I have found that most issues can be resolved over the course of a few weeks or months. My sessions are usually about 70 minutes because that's how long a complete and satisfying discussion takes. I don't intend to see you for nearly as long or as often as you think, and you might be surprised at the range of things I want to talk about. Your life is a lot more than your presenting complaint.
I love working through challenging situations with people and I have found that most issues can be resolved over the course of a few weeks or months. My sessions are usually about 70 minutes because that's how long a complete and satisfying discussion takes. I don't intend to see you for nearly as long or as often as you think, and you might be surprised at the range of things I want to talk about. Your life is a lot more than your presenting complaint.
The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with sexual issues, trauma, substance abuse and addictions, anxiety, self-esteem, self-worth and depression. I also specialize in family and adolescent therapy. I use a combination of CBT, Narrative therapy, and solution focused and humanist modalities.
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with sexual issues, trauma, substance abuse and addictions, anxiety, self-esteem, self-worth and depression. I also specialize in family and adolescent therapy. I use a combination of CBT, Narrative therapy, and solution focused and humanist modalities.
I call my practice Clinical Holistic Inner Awareness Therapy because it integrates mind, body, emotions and spirit into the healing process. This holistic approach combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness and somatic practices with the goal of healing yourself, your relationships, and your life. This therapeutic approach involves becoming aware of the conditioned protective beliefs that are formed by past traumatic events and then reframing them into more accurate, functional beliefs in the present.
I call my practice Clinical Holistic Inner Awareness Therapy because it integrates mind, body, emotions and spirit into the healing process. This holistic approach combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness and somatic practices with the goal of healing yourself, your relationships, and your life. This therapeutic approach involves becoming aware of the conditioned protective beliefs that are formed by past traumatic events and then reframing them into more accurate, functional beliefs in the present.
This is a trying time. Support is vital to living a full life. My approach is one of mentorship, not typical therapy. I am walking alongside you in life's journey, in addressing the big questions of who am I? And, what am I to do with this one precious life? Especially in the face of endless distractions, world crisis and basic relationships. I especially like working with teens and young adults, exploring these questions and issues. Sometimes we just need someone to back us up and reflect our personhood, engage our integrity and connect us to our deeper knowing. I guide an experience of connection that enables one to thrive.
This is a trying time. Support is vital to living a full life. My approach is one of mentorship, not typical therapy. I am walking alongside you in life's journey, in addressing the big questions of who am I? And, what am I to do with this one precious life? Especially in the face of endless distractions, world crisis and basic relationships. I especially like working with teens and young adults, exploring these questions and issues. Sometimes we just need someone to back us up and reflect our personhood, engage our integrity and connect us to our deeper knowing. I guide an experience of connection that enables one to thrive.
I work well with clients who are motivated to change their lives. Often, our greatest challenges come during times of major life transitions. Through active listening and genuine empathy, I help my clients focus upon the inherent solutions to their most pressing problems. Motivation to change comes with the willingness to look closely and investigate the stories we tell ourselves. Often I discover with my clients that their oldest and most damaging internal stories are simply not true. By having a fellow human who is open and fully present witness our lives, we can discover the very real possibility for greater health and happiness.
I work well with clients who are motivated to change their lives. Often, our greatest challenges come during times of major life transitions. Through active listening and genuine empathy, I help my clients focus upon the inherent solutions to their most pressing problems. Motivation to change comes with the willingness to look closely and investigate the stories we tell ourselves. Often I discover with my clients that their oldest and most damaging internal stories are simply not true. By having a fellow human who is open and fully present witness our lives, we can discover the very real possibility for greater health and happiness.
I have experience with: depression; anxiety; trauma; ADHD; grief and loss; suicidal thoughts; and phobias.
I utilize a relational, liberation, and strengths-based approach to therapy, and I offer EMDR, mindfulness/somatic processing, CBT, and emotional regulation tools. I consider social or systemic factors that impact wellbeing, and offer new opportunities for you to explore the relationship you would like to have with yourself and others.
I have experience with: depression; anxiety; trauma; ADHD; grief and loss; suicidal thoughts; and phobias.
I utilize a relational, liberation, and strengths-based approach to therapy, and I offer EMDR, mindfulness/somatic processing, CBT, and emotional regulation tools. I consider social or systemic factors that impact wellbeing, and offer new opportunities for you to explore the relationship you would like to have with yourself and others.
Many of my clients are insightful, caring people who find themselves repeating the same relationship patterns, struggling with boundaries, carrying the effects of past experiences, or feeling stuck despite knowing what they “should” do. I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, addiction and recovery, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we explore the deeper patterns influencing emotions, behaviors, and relationships while building practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change.
Many of my clients are insightful, caring people who find themselves repeating the same relationship patterns, struggling with boundaries, carrying the effects of past experiences, or feeling stuck despite knowing what they “should” do. I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, addiction and recovery, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we explore the deeper patterns influencing emotions, behaviors, and relationships while building practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change.
You are lonely and isolated; perhaps even feeling a loss of independence or control, perhaps even suicidal.
You’re looking for a safe place where you can process all that has been going on while trying to navigate everyday life. I offer on line and in person; whatever makes you most comfortable. We can work together to develop healthy coping skills and stay grounded during these difficult times. You miss your "old self"; I can help you get there.
You are lonely and isolated; perhaps even feeling a loss of independence or control, perhaps even suicidal.
You’re looking for a safe place where you can process all that has been going on while trying to navigate everyday life. I offer on line and in person; whatever makes you most comfortable. We can work together to develop healthy coping skills and stay grounded during these difficult times. You miss your "old self"; I can help you get there.
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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.