Suicidal Ideation Therapists in De Witt, NY
Starting therapy is a meaningful and sometimes overwhelming decision. I provide warm, person-centered care in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re processing trauma, dealing with ongoing stress, or seeking greater self acceptance and understanding, I’m here to support you. We’ll work together to build the skills and insights to achieve greater clarity and emotional awareness, improved communication, healthier coping strategies, increased self-acceptance, renewed motivation and focus and a stronger sense of balance in life.
Starting therapy is a meaningful and sometimes overwhelming decision. I provide warm, person-centered care in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re processing trauma, dealing with ongoing stress, or seeking greater self acceptance and understanding, I’m here to support you. We’ll work together to build the skills and insights to achieve greater clarity and emotional awareness, improved communication, healthier coping strategies, increased self-acceptance, renewed motivation and focus and a stronger sense of balance in life.
All people face challenges at certain times in their lives. We are a group practice with therapists who possess are variety of skills and expertise to focus on helping children and adults with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, LGTBQ+ issues, grief, life transitions and more. We will work with you to identify your needs and goals and provide you with the tools and skills you need to reach them in a supportive and confidential environment.
All people face challenges at certain times in their lives. We are a group practice with therapists who possess are variety of skills and expertise to focus on helping children and adults with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, LGTBQ+ issues, grief, life transitions and more. We will work with you to identify your needs and goals and provide you with the tools and skills you need to reach them in a supportive and confidential environment.
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
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I provide warm, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in honoring each person’s unique identity, background, and life experiences. I support clients in exploring and navigating identity, relationships, communication, and life transitions with empathy and curiosity.
In my work with couples and partners, I help strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and explore relationship structures in a safe, collaborative space. For individuals, therapy can be a place to process challenges, build resilience, and move toward greater authenticity and connection. I also provide support letters.
I provide warm, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in honoring each person’s unique identity, background, and life experiences. I support clients in exploring and navigating identity, relationships, communication, and life transitions with empathy and curiosity.
In my work with couples and partners, I help strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and explore relationship structures in a safe, collaborative space. For individuals, therapy can be a place to process challenges, build resilience, and move toward greater authenticity and connection. I also provide support letters.
My primary focus of therapeutic services is to provide a conducive, safe, and confidential format that will ensure personal growth. Enabling the individual to regain functional capabilities which is the ultimate goal. In order to regain functionality and growth individuals in therapeutic settings may have to discuss pleasant/unpleasant aspects of their lives and may experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, hatred, anger, and frustration. However, through counseling, clients learn how to appreciate themselves, make better decisions and become more open about themselves and the world they live in.
My primary focus of therapeutic services is to provide a conducive, safe, and confidential format that will ensure personal growth. Enabling the individual to regain functional capabilities which is the ultimate goal. In order to regain functionality and growth individuals in therapeutic settings may have to discuss pleasant/unpleasant aspects of their lives and may experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, hatred, anger, and frustration. However, through counseling, clients learn how to appreciate themselves, make better decisions and become more open about themselves and the world they live in.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideations.
Hi, my name is Megan Ayres-Gregory, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York. I have been working with children, adults, and families with various community agencies for over 20 years. I received my LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, in 2014 and my LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in 2023. I provide a strength-based approach to help people overcome barriers to living healthy and meaningful lives. I have experience treating several mental health diagnoses and helping people build skills to manage their symptoms so that they can achieve their goals.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideations.
Hi, my name is Megan Ayres-Gregory, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York. I have been working with children, adults, and families with various community agencies for over 20 years. I received my LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, in 2014 and my LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in 2023. I provide a strength-based approach to help people overcome barriers to living healthy and meaningful lives. I have experience treating several mental health diagnoses and helping people build skills to manage their symptoms so that they can achieve their goals.
I work with people of all ages and abilities and my specialties include trauma recovery, crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
First and foremost, I operate from a client-centered and strength-based lens. With that being said, I am also DBT-trained and fully EMDR-trained, but overall tend to use an eclectic approach- meaning I like to incorporate a bit of everything. This makes my time with clients interesting, challenging, and even enjoyable!
I work with people of all ages and abilities and my specialties include trauma recovery, crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
First and foremost, I operate from a client-centered and strength-based lens. With that being said, I am also DBT-trained and fully EMDR-trained, but overall tend to use an eclectic approach- meaning I like to incorporate a bit of everything. This makes my time with clients interesting, challenging, and even enjoyable!
I work best with people who feel stuck in painful patterns—struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, trauma, anxiety, substance use, or overwhelming emotions.
I provide specialized therapy using Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) to help individuals manage intense emotions and reduce self-destructive behaviors. For couples, I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to build stronger, lasting emotional connections. I completed advanced DDP training with its founder, ensuring expert, compassionate care.
I work best with people who feel stuck in painful patterns—struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, trauma, anxiety, substance use, or overwhelming emotions.
I provide specialized therapy using Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) to help individuals manage intense emotions and reduce self-destructive behaviors. For couples, I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to build stronger, lasting emotional connections. I completed advanced DDP training with its founder, ensuring expert, compassionate care.
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.
My doctoral dissertation (accomplished in 1992, Boston University) and subsequent research and writing are on the topics of depression and suicide.
2,500 years ago Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." He believed a good life requires an understanding of why we think, act, and feel as we do. Since relationship is part of psychotherapy, the personalities and philosophies of life of the client and therapist must be compatible. I am well-suited for clients who are curious about human behavior - their own as well as that of others. Before there were psychologists, the issues of life were addressed by philosophers. Thoroughly examining life includes considering ancient wisdom and spiritual reality as well as psychology (the science of mind and behavior).
My doctoral dissertation (accomplished in 1992, Boston University) and subsequent research and writing are on the topics of depression and suicide.
2,500 years ago Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." He believed a good life requires an understanding of why we think, act, and feel as we do. Since relationship is part of psychotherapy, the personalities and philosophies of life of the client and therapist must be compatible. I am well-suited for clients who are curious about human behavior - their own as well as that of others. Before there were psychologists, the issues of life were addressed by philosophers. Thoroughly examining life includes considering ancient wisdom and spiritual reality as well as psychology (the science of mind and behavior).
I help teens and young adults explore their identity, build confidence, and develop a healthy self-image while overcoming anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
I’m so glad you’re here! Therapy with me is a space where you can be yourself, take a breath, and explore what’s really going on— without judgment. I’m a firm believer people do the best they can with what they know and nobody deserves to suffer alone.
Are you a teen or young adult who often feels sad, irritable, or completely drained? Does anxiety sit like a constant weight on your chest? Maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt, struggling with body image, or feeling like you’re never enough. Or as a parent, you feel lost and unsure how to support your child.
I help teens and young adults explore their identity, build confidence, and develop a healthy self-image while overcoming anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
I’m so glad you’re here! Therapy with me is a space where you can be yourself, take a breath, and explore what’s really going on— without judgment. I’m a firm believer people do the best they can with what they know and nobody deserves to suffer alone.
Are you a teen or young adult who often feels sad, irritable, or completely drained? Does anxiety sit like a constant weight on your chest? Maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt, struggling with body image, or feeling like you’re never enough. Or as a parent, you feel lost and unsure how to support your child.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults across the lifespan. My background includes outpatient therapy, psychiatry, crisis intervention, emergency services, and care management. I provide therapy in English and Spanish.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults across the lifespan. My background includes outpatient therapy, psychiatry, crisis intervention, emergency services, and care management. I provide therapy in English and Spanish.
I have experience working in suicide/crisis intervention, harm reduction, and with survivors of sexual assault, forensic, BPD, PTSD and SMI populations.
Hello! I am a trauma-informed therapist who collaborates with individuals facing mental health issues and life challenges to better understand their barriers and work together to change their lives for the better. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, community-based agencies, schools and outpatient clinics providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention. I practice clinical social work through a humanistic, person-centered, harm reduction-oriented and trauma-informed lens.
I have experience working in suicide/crisis intervention, harm reduction, and with survivors of sexual assault, forensic, BPD, PTSD and SMI populations.
Hello! I am a trauma-informed therapist who collaborates with individuals facing mental health issues and life challenges to better understand their barriers and work together to change their lives for the better. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, community-based agencies, schools and outpatient clinics providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention. I practice clinical social work through a humanistic, person-centered, harm reduction-oriented and trauma-informed lens.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is certified in both Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). For the past 12 years I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families within outpatient, in-home, virtual, and residential settings. My goal in treatment is to empower and equip individuals, couples, and families with the insight, support, and strategies necessary to achieve, and sustain, wellness within the safety of a confidential and judgement-free space.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is certified in both Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). For the past 12 years I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families within outpatient, in-home, virtual, and residential settings. My goal in treatment is to empower and equip individuals, couples, and families with the insight, support, and strategies necessary to achieve, and sustain, wellness within the safety of a confidential and judgement-free space.
With nearly two decades in this field, I've had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life across various settings. Today, I serve as a Psychologist II for New York State's Office of Mental Health and offer telehealth services through my private practice.
I work with a wide range of challenges, and I'm especially experienced in supporting people through trauma, mood and anxiety concerns, ADHD, OCD, family dynamics, and personality disorders. My years of experience have taught me that every person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
With nearly two decades in this field, I've had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life across various settings. Today, I serve as a Psychologist II for New York State's Office of Mental Health and offer telehealth services through my private practice.
I work with a wide range of challenges, and I'm especially experienced in supporting people through trauma, mood and anxiety concerns, ADHD, OCD, family dynamics, and personality disorders. My years of experience have taught me that every person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, behavior issues, ADHD, or the emotional toll of a medical condition, support can make a meaningful difference. Many individuals and families I work with feel stretched between health concerns, daily responsibilities, and emotional stress. Therapy can be a place to feel truly heard, gain clarity, and build tools that support both emotional wellbeing and everyday life—in English or Spanish.
If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, behavior issues, ADHD, or the emotional toll of a medical condition, support can make a meaningful difference. Many individuals and families I work with feel stretched between health concerns, daily responsibilities, and emotional stress. Therapy can be a place to feel truly heard, gain clarity, and build tools that support both emotional wellbeing and everyday life—in English or Spanish.
I am set up for telepsych meetings. I am an experienced therapist who works with adults. I have a specialty in family and interpersonal relation problems. Persistent negative experiences can cascade anyone into emotional difficulty that feels overwhelming. My style listens to your personal experiences, helps you find ways create new experiences and communicate effectively where needed. Feeling supported, heard and validated are profoundly empowering and if not present in your current relationships is extremely emotionally painful and destructive. Goals:Courage to define your own integrity, recreate yourself and overcome.
I am set up for telepsych meetings. I am an experienced therapist who works with adults. I have a specialty in family and interpersonal relation problems. Persistent negative experiences can cascade anyone into emotional difficulty that feels overwhelming. My style listens to your personal experiences, helps you find ways create new experiences and communicate effectively where needed. Feeling supported, heard and validated are profoundly empowering and if not present in your current relationships is extremely emotionally painful and destructive. Goals:Courage to define your own integrity, recreate yourself and overcome.
“I work primarily with individuals addressing life challenges including neurodivergence, anxiety and depression, women's issues, relational challenges, identity struggles, childhood trauma, and challenges for military-affiliated folks. I work from a place of helping my clients hold some of these painful and heavy elements of self and experience so they can navigate meaningful change that supports their healing. So if you are new to counseling, giving it another try, or returning with new challenges, I provide space to set those pressures down and gently connect with a sense of grounding, peace, and balance.”
“I work primarily with individuals addressing life challenges including neurodivergence, anxiety and depression, women's issues, relational challenges, identity struggles, childhood trauma, and challenges for military-affiliated folks. I work from a place of helping my clients hold some of these painful and heavy elements of self and experience so they can navigate meaningful change that supports their healing. So if you are new to counseling, giving it another try, or returning with new challenges, I provide space to set those pressures down and gently connect with a sense of grounding, peace, and balance.”
Hi, I am Julie, a compassionate and experienced therapist who brings a unique perspective to the healing process. As an Army veteran myself, I understand the challenges of navigating life after service and the deep impact trauma can have. Trained in EMDR, I also specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, and crisis, first responders, veterans, and those in high-stress professions.
My expertise extends to supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community, addressing the complexities of chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, and disabilities.
Book with me now by clicking on my website
Hi, I am Julie, a compassionate and experienced therapist who brings a unique perspective to the healing process. As an Army veteran myself, I understand the challenges of navigating life after service and the deep impact trauma can have. Trained in EMDR, I also specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, and crisis, first responders, veterans, and those in high-stress professions.
My expertise extends to supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community, addressing the complexities of chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, and disabilities.
Book with me now by clicking on my website
Are you zoning out on this page right now hoping the answers to your problems will magically materialize? Scrolling on here in the late hours of the evening because your mind just won’t stop racing? (Caught ya, but you’ve come to the right place.) You’ve been dealing with a lot that life has been throwing at you lately and it’s hard to just keep up, let alone feel like yourself. You’re tired of keeping it all locked up in your head, putting on a fake smile for the people in your life day in and day out while you’re ready to explode from the pressure inside.
Are you zoning out on this page right now hoping the answers to your problems will magically materialize? Scrolling on here in the late hours of the evening because your mind just won’t stop racing? (Caught ya, but you’ve come to the right place.) You’ve been dealing with a lot that life has been throwing at you lately and it’s hard to just keep up, let alone feel like yourself. You’re tired of keeping it all locked up in your head, putting on a fake smile for the people in your life day in and day out while you’re ready to explode from the pressure inside.
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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.