Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Syracuse, NY

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe the relationship I create with my clients is the most important. Our time is sacred and the alliance we establish is the real facilitator of change and growth. My goal when working together is to ensure that we connect. Ultimately, I want clients to feel heard, understood, safe, and secure. I work with people of all ages and abilities and my specialties include trauma recovery, crisis intervention and suicide prevention. My hopes are that I can assist clients in creating an authentic and fulfilling life they feel equipped to navigate, no matter what obstacles come up along the way.

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 goal is to work with clients who are struggling with various life challenges. I am a specialist in treating chronic depression, suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, drug and alcohol use, and other life threatening behaviors. I am also highly specialized in the assessment and treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. I utilize evidence-based treatment with a focus on careful assessment, use of outcomes measures, and treatment planning to help you not only have a reduction of symptoms, but help you achieve transformative healing and recovery.

If you are dealing with anxiety, poor body image, trust or intimacy issues, suicidal thoughts, mood swings, a complicated relationship with eating, and recent or past traumas, I want you to know that feeling grounded and connected is within reach. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with these exact concerns for years. Your life's problems may seem impossible or difficult to overcome, and you may feel anxious about "explaining it all" to a therapist who is also a stranger. My goal is to lay those fears to rest.

Brightside Health is an online mental health service delivering life-changing care for anxiety and depression from the comfort of home, with appointments available in as little as 24 hours. We provide personalized, data-driven psychiatry, evidence-based therapy, and continuous support from expert providers to help our members feel better and stay that way. At Brightside, we track your progress at every step so you and your provider can make informed decisions and adjust your care until it’s right for you.

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.

Hi, I’m Courtney! I provide talk therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing difficulties in their daily life. My specialities include anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, trauma, and women’s issues. I utilize person-centered, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based practices. I also have a certification in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

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.

Life can be a challenging process. You don't have to tackle life's problems alone. Sometimes we need some extra help to be the best version of ourselves. The process begins by identifying barriers that are blocking us from achieving our desired goals. Life is an ongoing journey. Therapy can increase our self-awareness and improve our overall health and well-being. I welcome you - with open arms - to begin the therapeutic process and begin to look at those obstacles in life.

We have an amazing staff. Our central focus is heart felt therapy, professional, confidential and always client centered.

Do you ever feel as though the natural approach we take to overcoming stress or “symptoms” ends up with us spinning our wheels, trying to avoid thoughts or feelings? Maybe what we really need to practice is inviting them in and fully experiencing the present moment. I have dedicated my career to helping clients overcome what life throws at them. It can be rejuvenating to try something completely new, a complete 180 to the way we were taught to interact with our inner world

Therapy is The Answer. The Question? It is the reason you are here and seeking help. So many of us face stressors & challenges that could benefit from more Self-Love & more Self-Care. Therapy can be useful to identify & process challenges, to learn to manage all aspects of life, & to build Resilience, Understanding & Self-Compassion. Therapy is a private space where you can put aside the Fear of Judgement and pick up Tools for Personal Growth & progress toward Balance & Peace. As the expert in YOU, we will work together to establish meaningful goals, to get in motion with a renewed sense of motivation & to heal emotional wounds.

Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.

Have you noticed that you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately? Is it harder to get through your day-to-day tasks because you can’t muster the energy for them? Do your relationships feel as though they have suffered? I specialize in treating depression, relationship issues, and anxiety through a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Therapy can be a challenging process of becoming self-aware and accepting. However, this can be eased when you are provided with a safe place to explore your emotions, which is my goal. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescent, and adults doing just this. It is an honor to hear my client's stories and aiding them in their journeys.

We all face challenges in our lives at one time or another. It takes courage to ask for help. I thank you for taking the first step. I believe with the right support and guidance we all have the power to make positive change and grow from our experiences. I provide a trusting, nonjudgmental, and safe space for all.

Hi there! I provide talk therapy to adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety or depression, I work with individuals who are dealing with problematic behaviors such as ADHD or ODD, and I engage with children using play therapy. Experiences of hardships and trauma play a large role in the work that I do. Have a specific question? Feel free to reach out!

Accepting Clients! My goal is to support you by providing a safe, accepting environment for self-exploration. Through a relational and trauma-informed approach, I am committed to affirming the experiences and journeys of everyone I work with by providing the spaces necessary to work towards positive change. I specialize in work focused on gender identity, sexual orientation, and identity intersections. My practice is driven by the belief that no one should ever feel “less than" because of their gender identity/expression, sexuality, or any other attribute of their personhood.

Therapy is about change. Your goal might be personal growth, working on a relationship(s) in which you are struggling or to figure out how to manage feelings of depression, anxiety or some other emotionally painful experience. My approach is to help you explore the factors that contribute to what you are experiencing and help you create positive and useful meaning and understanding from the process. I believe that this understanding helps you to be clear about what you want in life and to make choices that help you to feel better, reach your goals and enjoy fulfillment and success.