Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Rochester, NY

Do you ever feel weighed down by feelings of sadness or anxiety? Do those feelings make it difficult to find the motivation to get through the day and positively interact with others? Do they cause you to miss out on the joys of life, which in turn, intensifies those negative feelings? Maybe you feel like you're standing in quick sand. No matter how hard you try, you find that you're still stuck. I am here to help you uncover the tools to free yourself and forge a path towards healing.

Jini Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys nurturing youth, living, thriving through adversity within the community of Rochester. Jini gained significant experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Suicidal Ideation , Anxiety and Depression. Jini works with individuals to assist them in understanding their internal strengths.

I'm passionate about providing a safe and therapeutic space for those who have experienced childhood, sexual, race or gender based, or combat-related trauma. I'm trained in trauma-informed mental health care and developed my therapeutic approach working with a diverse population of individuals and families. I'm deeply sensitive to racial, cultural, occupational, economic, and social justice-related influences on how we experience and heal from trauma.

Highly sensitive hearts, introverts, deep feelers, the socially anxious, and those with emotionally intense personalities are welcome here. You feel ALL the feels. All the time. Sometimes your emotions seem so powerful that you feel out of control or that it is unbearable. You form strong attachments to people, pets, places, and things but struggle with stability and security in your relationships. You are fed up with being told that you are 'too emotional', 'too needy', 'too clingy', or 'too sensitive'. Maybe you use alcohol, drugs, food, or suicidal thoughts to cope with your overwhelming emotions.

Accepting new clients for daytime appointments only, email is the quickest way to communicate new client inquiries. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. The patients I see often come to me with issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation , self harm and childhood trauma.

I recently moved to Rapid City, SD from New York State and have reopened my practice. I prefer to see clients in person and an looking forward to being able to help the community. I have been a practicing therapist for almost 20 years. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who struggle with suicidal ideation , self-harming behaviors, emotional disregulation, confusion about self, anxiety and stress. I am here to help clients reduce emotional and behavioral problems to begin to reach their goals and find their life worth living.

My practice is based on a holistic approach. I combine medicine with the latest techniques in psychotherapy. Our healing process starts to take place when we focus on our mind, body and spirit. Due to the covid pandemic, many are experiencing anxiety ,depression even contemplating suicide because of loss of job or loss of a loved one. I urge you to contact me now or any of the qualified mental health therapists.

Are you finding a variety of life stressors is making happiness and hope difficult? Do you have a teen who is self harming or struggling with depression? I have a passion and extensive experience working with youth, adults, and families in a variety of settings and can provide specialized, client-centered and strength focused therapeutic treatments that work. Recognizing that this can impact the family unit, I offer family support when working with youth clients. I also find supporting women who are going through challenging situations such as life changes, health concerns, and career transitions to be a passion of mine.

I provide services to children, teenagers, adults and families and have over 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I approach therapy from an integrative theory of psychotherapy, blending different approaches and modifying treatment based upon your unique needs. I believe that therapy is a collaboration where we examine your concerns with curiosity and without judgment. I work with people who are seeking to improve their relationships with others, searching to heal old wounds, struggle with depression, anxiety, or trauma. I also work with children and teenagers who struggle with their emotions and behaviors.

At some point in life most of us experience feeling lost, frustrated, sad, or anxious. When it gets to the point where you feel immobile or stuck, that's when counseling can be helpful. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and thoughts that keep you bogged down. I can help you develop new coping strategies so when you're faced with difficult challenges, you have the tools to overcome them. Whether your needs are short or long term, I firmly believe that counseling can improve the quality of your life.

Perhaps you're going through a transition or quarter life crisis and trying to cope with hard things that have happened in your life. You have tried everything you can think of to try to feel better and it is just not working. Are you overwhelmed and feeling stuck? Does your mind race? Are anxiety and sadness causing you to lose sleep and feel unmotivated? You may be saying to yourself "something has to change" but feel unsure of what to do. Some days you find it hard to function. Your relationships may suffer. And you long for healthier ways to cope with life.

As humans, we go through numerous life interruptions and it is almost impossible to avoid hardship at some point in our lives. I believe we all have the potential to reach our goals and find our true selves. Together, we will navigate through tough and confusing emotions, negative thoughts, and/or limiting behaviors.

When a person is struggling, I look at the big picture, not just "problems" or "symptoms." Through a strengths-based perspective, I try to see how the problem areas came to be, formulate a plan to address concerns, and actively teach skills to foster change. Through this lens, I have successfully worked with kids (as young as 5), teens, and young adults to address depression, anxiety, self-harm, OCD, ADHD, and other behavioral and emotional disturbances.

“PEACE. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” While therapy cannot make life’s difficulties disappear. It can be a safe space to share and a place to process, problem solve, and gain insight. It can be somewhere to challenge unhealthy ways of thinking that might be holding you back and a path to learn effective coping strategies in managing difficult emotions. As your therapist, I will be there to both support you and to challenge you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with close to ten years of post-graduate experience. I graduated from The University of Pittsburgh in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology, and later graduated from the Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW program in 2014. After graduation, I worked as a therapist at a local behavioral health clinic treating children and adolescents, before transitioning into private practice. Currently, I treat adolescents, college students, and young adults.

I specialize working with children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues in school and/or at home. I believe parents are an integral part of a child's healing, and I work closely with parents as well regarding parenting challenges. Together we can help your child recognize the emotions they are feeling, increase their self-control, and help them develop regulation skills.

Life should be Better than it often is. You know that your life isn't quite where you want it to be. I am committed to helping you achieve high quality answers to your deepest questions. I work with individuals, couples and families to get what you truly want. My therapy is engaging, useful and a powerful support for positive change in your life. Some Testimonials: Just a note to say that you were such a breath of fresh air when I needed it most. I have totally enjoyed talking with you, so affirming and perspective adjusting. Thanks, Meghan! -KW

Being an adult is HARD! Hell, life, in general, can be challenging. Sometimes you are sad, anxious, or in the throes of an existential crisis. Other times stress and conflict consume your life. It's terrifying and often overwhelming to think you can't change it alone. You aren't sure when or how it got so bad, but you are sure you want to find a way out. You may struggle to make it through the day or breeze through pretending things are okay. Either way, it can no longer be ignored. You've become stagnant and want much more for your life.