Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Mental health program that addresses the needs of adults, adolescents, children, and families. The program encompasses a broad range of areas, including individual and family counseling, substance use and youth development. Its purpose is to provide mental health services to individuals impacted by psychological and emotional disturbances.
Mental health program that addresses the needs of adults, adolescents, children, and families. The program encompasses a broad range of areas, including individual and family counseling, substance use and youth development. Its purpose is to provide mental health services to individuals impacted by psychological and emotional disturbances.
As a DBT therapist I have experience working with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, eating disorders, impulsivity, interpersonal difficulties and trauma.
At times we may feel like we are drowning in our emotions; making it challenging to think clearly or act effectively- often leading to desperate urges or behaviors to regain control over our emotions. I will work with you on decreasing emotion intensity & increasing capacity to cope with intense emotions.
As a DBT therapist I have experience working with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, eating disorders, impulsivity, interpersonal difficulties and trauma.
At times we may feel like we are drowning in our emotions; making it challenging to think clearly or act effectively- often leading to desperate urges or behaviors to regain control over our emotions. I will work with you on decreasing emotion intensity & increasing capacity to cope with intense emotions.
Hi, I’m Yitzchok Wagshul. One day, my young grandson asked me what kind of doctor I am. I’m a clinical psychologist, so I replied, “I’m the kind of doctor who helps sad people feel happy.” He looked at me and said, “Zaidy,” (that’s “Grandpa” in Yiddish) "that’s not being a doctor, that’s just being nice!” That’s a cute story, but I want to tell you something: the better part of therapy is “being nice.” I know a lot of psychology. But if I didn’t respect each person I work with, if I didn’t view them with complete acceptance and unconditional positive regard, all of that would be worthless, because no one would listen to me.
Hi, I’m Yitzchok Wagshul. One day, my young grandson asked me what kind of doctor I am. I’m a clinical psychologist, so I replied, “I’m the kind of doctor who helps sad people feel happy.” He looked at me and said, “Zaidy,” (that’s “Grandpa” in Yiddish) "that’s not being a doctor, that’s just being nice!” That’s a cute story, but I want to tell you something: the better part of therapy is “being nice.” I know a lot of psychology. But if I didn’t respect each person I work with, if I didn’t view them with complete acceptance and unconditional positive regard, all of that would be worthless, because no one would listen to me.
I have an extensive background working with individuals struggling with various mood and personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
Have you found yourself struggling to understand or manage your emotions? Feeling lost, stressed, overwhelmed, or empty, and don’t know where to begin? Improving your mental well-being can be an intimidating process, but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you are having trouble managing your urges, thoughts, or behaviors, experiencing grief, rewriting your life after trauma, battling relationship or identity issues, or just feeling like you've lost a sense of peace and purpose somewhere along the way, my deeply personalized, integrative, and trauma-informed approach to psychotherapy can help.
I have an extensive background working with individuals struggling with various mood and personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
Have you found yourself struggling to understand or manage your emotions? Feeling lost, stressed, overwhelmed, or empty, and don’t know where to begin? Improving your mental well-being can be an intimidating process, but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you are having trouble managing your urges, thoughts, or behaviors, experiencing grief, rewriting your life after trauma, battling relationship or identity issues, or just feeling like you've lost a sense of peace and purpose somewhere along the way, my deeply personalized, integrative, and trauma-informed approach to psychotherapy can help.
Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.
Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.
I also work with first and second generation immigrant clients, multicultural populations, emerging adults, creatives, and adults navigating suicidal ideation and existential concerns.
You may have done a lot of work already — therapy, mindfulness practices, consulting AI. You understand your patterns. Your body is still living them. You may arrive carrying something never said out loud, sensing the right room might finally hold it. That gap between what the mind knows and what the nervous system holds is where this work lives. AI can reflect your thoughts. It cannot attune to your nervous system in real time. I work with adults ready to go beneath the story. If that's you, I'd love to connect.
I also work with first and second generation immigrant clients, multicultural populations, emerging adults, creatives, and adults navigating suicidal ideation and existential concerns.
You may have done a lot of work already — therapy, mindfulness practices, consulting AI. You understand your patterns. Your body is still living them. You may arrive carrying something never said out loud, sensing the right room might finally hold it. That gap between what the mind knows and what the nervous system holds is where this work lives. AI can reflect your thoughts. It cannot attune to your nervous system in real time. I work with adults ready to go beneath the story. If that's you, I'd love to connect.
With over a decade of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I specialize in supporting clients transitioning from higher levels of care or navigating intense emotional and psychological challenges. I work most often with teens and adults facing depression, anxiety, personality disorders (BPD, Bipolar I/II), and existential stress. My approach blends cognitive, dialectical, and psychodynamic therapies with a philosophical, sometimes spiritual, perspective. When appropriate, I explore Jungian concepts like shadow work and individuation to help clients find empowerment, meaning, and healing.
With over a decade of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I specialize in supporting clients transitioning from higher levels of care or navigating intense emotional and psychological challenges. I work most often with teens and adults facing depression, anxiety, personality disorders (BPD, Bipolar I/II), and existential stress. My approach blends cognitive, dialectical, and psychodynamic therapies with a philosophical, sometimes spiritual, perspective. When appropriate, I explore Jungian concepts like shadow work and individuation to help clients find empowerment, meaning, and healing.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, existential concerns, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Many clients seek care when they feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, stuck in recurring patterns, or disconnected from themselves and others. Through an integrative approach, I provide thoughtful, individualized care that fosters emotional regulation, insight, stability, and meaningful, lasting change.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, existential concerns, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Many clients seek care when they feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, stuck in recurring patterns, or disconnected from themselves and others. Through an integrative approach, I provide thoughtful, individualized care that fosters emotional regulation, insight, stability, and meaningful, lasting change.
I believe psychotherapy is a project between two people where sources of emotional pain and anguish are discovered and revisited, where what has been denied, unimagined, forgotten, or come to be unspeakable can become imagined, felt and spoken. The process generates an understanding of ourselves that is vastly more dynamic than what our relationships, politics and culture allow, leading to the easing of suffering and the creation of new possibilities.
I believe psychotherapy is a project between two people where sources of emotional pain and anguish are discovered and revisited, where what has been denied, unimagined, forgotten, or come to be unspeakable can become imagined, felt and spoken. The process generates an understanding of ourselves that is vastly more dynamic than what our relationships, politics and culture allow, leading to the easing of suffering and the creation of new possibilities.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and specialize in supporting clients with emotion regulation, suicidal ideation, and personality disorders.
As a therapist, my hope is to help make your life feel worth living. I know that therapy can be a little daunting sometimes. It requires you to open up in ways that can be uncomfortable, but it’s a process you don’t have to do alone. I will laugh with you, explore sadness with you, and most importantly, be honest with you. I will challenge you to restructure core beliefs and unlock hidden strengths. Together, we will navigate transitional moments in life, such as relationship conflicts, career issues, and complex family dynamics. I don't just want to be part of the process with you, I'm truly excited to be!
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and specialize in supporting clients with emotion regulation, suicidal ideation, and personality disorders.
As a therapist, my hope is to help make your life feel worth living. I know that therapy can be a little daunting sometimes. It requires you to open up in ways that can be uncomfortable, but it’s a process you don’t have to do alone. I will laugh with you, explore sadness with you, and most importantly, be honest with you. I will challenge you to restructure core beliefs and unlock hidden strengths. Together, we will navigate transitional moments in life, such as relationship conflicts, career issues, and complex family dynamics. I don't just want to be part of the process with you, I'm truly excited to be!
Trauma doesn't have to define your story. With extensive experience across forensic, inpatient, and outpatient settings, I bring deep understanding to even the most complex psychological challenges. As a certified EMDR practitioner with advanced training in somatic experiencing and trauma neurobiology, I offer powerful, proven approaches to healing. Whether through DBT, CBT, or other evidence-based methods, we'll work together to help you reclaim your sense of safety and strength. Ready to discover what healing is possible?
Trauma doesn't have to define your story. With extensive experience across forensic, inpatient, and outpatient settings, I bring deep understanding to even the most complex psychological challenges. As a certified EMDR practitioner with advanced training in somatic experiencing and trauma neurobiology, I offer powerful, proven approaches to healing. Whether through DBT, CBT, or other evidence-based methods, we'll work together to help you reclaim your sense of safety and strength. Ready to discover what healing is possible?
My specialities include working with those experiencing existential anxiety or dread, those with complicated grief, trauma survivors, those with persistent suicidal ideation, and those who use drugs and aren't interested in abstinence.
My psychotherapy approach is primarily informed by existential philosophy. However, I am also trained in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, and tailor my approach to the needs of the individual. My colleagues have described me as warm, non-judgmental, humorous, and frank.
My specialities include working with those experiencing existential anxiety or dread, those with complicated grief, trauma survivors, those with persistent suicidal ideation, and those who use drugs and aren't interested in abstinence.
My psychotherapy approach is primarily informed by existential philosophy. However, I am also trained in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, and tailor my approach to the needs of the individual. My colleagues have described me as warm, non-judgmental, humorous, and frank.
My ideal client is someone who has been struggling for some time and is ready to start living a happier, more fulfilling life. They may be navigating shame, grief, identity shifts, or the lingering effects of trauma, and they’re seeking a space where they can be seen, heard, and understood without judgment. They’re not looking for quick fixes—they’re looking for meaningful change. Together, we work the 3 C's courage, commit, and conquer (+1 Courtney).
My ideal client is someone who has been struggling for some time and is ready to start living a happier, more fulfilling life. They may be navigating shame, grief, identity shifts, or the lingering effects of trauma, and they’re seeking a space where they can be seen, heard, and understood without judgment. They’re not looking for quick fixes—they’re looking for meaningful change. Together, we work the 3 C's courage, commit, and conquer (+1 Courtney).
You might feel constantly overwhelmed but also completely drained at the same time. Your mind doesn’t slow down—overthinking, worrying, replaying things—but you also feel stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself. It’s exhausting to feel both anxious and low at the same time.
I work with teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and the combination of both—especially those who feel caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and emotional burnout. You might be used to pushing through or appearing “fine” on the outside, while internally struggling to keep up.
You might feel constantly overwhelmed but also completely drained at the same time. Your mind doesn’t slow down—overthinking, worrying, replaying things—but you also feel stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself. It’s exhausting to feel both anxious and low at the same time.
I work with teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and the combination of both—especially those who feel caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and emotional burnout. You might be used to pushing through or appearing “fine” on the outside, while internally struggling to keep up.
I am passionate about working with LGBTQ2IA+ people of all ages. I provide support to children and adolescents while they process anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, major life changes, bullying, self-harm, suicidality, trauma, and neurodivergence. I will support your child in developing their own voice and sense of personal agency while making sure they learn the skills necessary to move through the world safely and effectively. My work with children and adolescents is evidence-based, relational, engaging, and non-ABA.
I am passionate about working with LGBTQ2IA+ people of all ages. I provide support to children and adolescents while they process anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, major life changes, bullying, self-harm, suicidality, trauma, and neurodivergence. I will support your child in developing their own voice and sense of personal agency while making sure they learn the skills necessary to move through the world safely and effectively. My work with children and adolescents is evidence-based, relational, engaging, and non-ABA.
Isabel's therapy approach begins by addressing the immediate goals that lead clients to her practice. She first focuses on stabilizing and immediate support by utilizing various therapeutic techniques customized to each client's unique situation. Following this initial phase, Isabel moves her clients into a long-term therapy process, where more profound healing and growth occur. This phase involves exploring underlying patterns, building resilience, and promoting significant personal development. Isabel's approach resolves immediate concerns and empowers clients toward sustainable well-being and fulfillment.
Isabel's therapy approach begins by addressing the immediate goals that lead clients to her practice. She first focuses on stabilizing and immediate support by utilizing various therapeutic techniques customized to each client's unique situation. Following this initial phase, Isabel moves her clients into a long-term therapy process, where more profound healing and growth occur. This phase involves exploring underlying patterns, building resilience, and promoting significant personal development. Isabel's approach resolves immediate concerns and empowers clients toward sustainable well-being and fulfillment.
As clinical therapist I bring over 25 years of experience working with children, families and adults. I am very passionate about helping people and believe in exploring every option for personal growth before using the standard alternatives. Throughout my years as a therapist I had the opportunity to work with people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientation in a variety of settings. I have provided clinical services in outpatient mental health facilities, foster care, home services, as well wide range of school settings throughout New York City.
As clinical therapist I bring over 25 years of experience working with children, families and adults. I am very passionate about helping people and believe in exploring every option for personal growth before using the standard alternatives. Throughout my years as a therapist I had the opportunity to work with people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientation in a variety of settings. I have provided clinical services in outpatient mental health facilities, foster care, home services, as well wide range of school settings throughout New York City.
Welcome! I show up with curiosity, authenticity, and my full presence, and invite you to do the same. I believe therapy should affirm and honor your complexity, identity, and lived experience, supporting exploration and healing on your own terms — whether you bring a specific focus or seek a reflective space to navigate life. I approach therapy with equal passion for its science and art: I bring expertise in evidence-based modalities like psychodynamic and narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches, and integrate them in a creative, collaborative way that feels most meaningful and uniquely tailored to you.
Welcome! I show up with curiosity, authenticity, and my full presence, and invite you to do the same. I believe therapy should affirm and honor your complexity, identity, and lived experience, supporting exploration and healing on your own terms — whether you bring a specific focus or seek a reflective space to navigate life. I approach therapy with equal passion for its science and art: I bring expertise in evidence-based modalities like psychodynamic and narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches, and integrate them in a creative, collaborative way that feels most meaningful and uniquely tailored to you.
Congratulations on taking steps to feel better! Many people struggle with regulating intense emotions, lack impulse control, or use self-harming behaviors to deal with life. Some find themselves in high conflict relationships or have difficulty creating and maintaining boundaries. Even more suffer with negative thoughts, paralyzing procrastination, and excessive rumination that hold them back from living a vibrant life. If these symptoms resonate with you, I hope to support you in overcoming obstacles so you can create a life you love!
Congratulations on taking steps to feel better! Many people struggle with regulating intense emotions, lack impulse control, or use self-harming behaviors to deal with life. Some find themselves in high conflict relationships or have difficulty creating and maintaining boundaries. Even more suffer with negative thoughts, paralyzing procrastination, and excessive rumination that hold them back from living a vibrant life. If these symptoms resonate with you, I hope to support you in overcoming obstacles so you can create a life you love!
For the outsiders, the creatives, the questioners, and the sensitive ones: I work well with people who have spent much of their lives scanning the room before deciding how much of themselves to show. You may be carrying trauma, anxiety, shame, identity-related stress, obsessive thoughts, or the weight of family, religion, politics, or belonging. Together, we’ll help you build a life that feels more yours.
For the outsiders, the creatives, the questioners, and the sensitive ones: I work well with people who have spent much of their lives scanning the room before deciding how much of themselves to show. You may be carrying trauma, anxiety, shame, identity-related stress, obsessive thoughts, or the weight of family, religion, politics, or belonging. Together, we’ll help you build a life that feels more yours.
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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.