Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Milwaukie, OR
As a therapist, I specialize in addressing trauma, especially religious trauma, and suicidal ideation.
Hello! I'm Ernie and my pronouns are they/them. I am a practicing LCSW and CADCIII in Oregon. I have experience working with clients who have ADHD, PTSD, addictions, and other mental health diagnoses all while under the tyrannical rule of a capitalist, patriarchal society. Your symptoms and problems may not be your fault; in therapy, I will support you in taking back your power, your voice, and your life.
As a therapist, I specialize in addressing trauma, especially religious trauma, and suicidal ideation.
Hello! I'm Ernie and my pronouns are they/them. I am a practicing LCSW and CADCIII in Oregon. I have experience working with clients who have ADHD, PTSD, addictions, and other mental health diagnoses all while under the tyrannical rule of a capitalist, patriarchal society. Your symptoms and problems may not be your fault; in therapy, I will support you in taking back your power, your voice, and your life.
Hello! My name's Dr. Bohrer and I'm a psychologist, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC level III). I began working in the field of psychology in 2007, so there's not much I haven't seen or heard. I believe therapy should be a place where you're free to share whatever you want but not forced to disclose anything until you're comfortable doing so. Therapy doesn't have to be an intimidating or daunting experience. I invite humor into therapy sessions and welcome you to do the same.
Hello! My name's Dr. Bohrer and I'm a psychologist, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC level III). I began working in the field of psychology in 2007, so there's not much I haven't seen or heard. I believe therapy should be a place where you're free to share whatever you want but not forced to disclose anything until you're comfortable doing so. Therapy doesn't have to be an intimidating or daunting experience. I invite humor into therapy sessions and welcome you to do the same.
Hello! I am so happy you are here. I am currently accepting new clients, with no waitlist!. I want to share a bit about myself as a therapist. The therapy relationship is a unique and powerful one that facilitates change and growth, while also maintaining roots in acceptance. I believe that we all have the power within ourselves to create a vision of a life worth living. Therapy is a great place to get support and learn skills to make that vision a reality. It is my belief that understanding your values and what is important to you is a great place to start!
Hello! I am so happy you are here. I am currently accepting new clients, with no waitlist!. I want to share a bit about myself as a therapist. The therapy relationship is a unique and powerful one that facilitates change and growth, while also maintaining roots in acceptance. I believe that we all have the power within ourselves to create a vision of a life worth living. Therapy is a great place to get support and learn skills to make that vision a reality. It is my belief that understanding your values and what is important to you is a great place to start!
Steven Ruiz Bettencourt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CHT, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Milwaukie, OR 97222
I am a compassionate and intuitive licensed psychotherapist & hypnotist. I have been practicing for 42 years. I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties/couples counseling, motivation, personality disorders, EMDR and hypnosis for a variety of issues. I am a member of the Oregon Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, National Anger Management Association, Oregon Mediation Association, Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis, I am a board member of the Oregon Hypnotherapy Association, and President of World Musado Federation. I am familiar with Spanish language and culture.
I am a compassionate and intuitive licensed psychotherapist & hypnotist. I have been practicing for 42 years. I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties/couples counseling, motivation, personality disorders, EMDR and hypnosis for a variety of issues. I am a member of the Oregon Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, National Anger Management Association, Oregon Mediation Association, Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis, I am a board member of the Oregon Hypnotherapy Association, and President of World Musado Federation. I am familiar with Spanish language and culture.
I am passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents, teens, adults, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients. My areas of practice include life transitions, stress and anxiety management, communication, self-esteem, empowerment, and the intersection of faith/spirituality with mental health. -I do not work with couples navigating separation or divorce at this time.-
I am passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents, teens, adults, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients. My areas of practice include life transitions, stress and anxiety management, communication, self-esteem, empowerment, and the intersection of faith/spirituality with mental health. -I do not work with couples navigating separation or divorce at this time.-
As a queer, non-binary person raised in a Puerto Rican family, I bring a deep commitment to relational healing, cultural humility, and a love ethic in everything I do—including my work as a therapist. I specialize in working with queer and trans youth and young adults navigating stress, burnout, identity exploration, life transitions, and the impacts of complex and religious trauma. I also feel honored to support Latine, and Spanish-speaking communities in holding space for their unique stories and strengths. You can schedule with me by visiting my website link to Willamette Wellness Center and completing a new client form.
As a queer, non-binary person raised in a Puerto Rican family, I bring a deep commitment to relational healing, cultural humility, and a love ethic in everything I do—including my work as a therapist. I specialize in working with queer and trans youth and young adults navigating stress, burnout, identity exploration, life transitions, and the impacts of complex and religious trauma. I also feel honored to support Latine, and Spanish-speaking communities in holding space for their unique stories and strengths. You can schedule with me by visiting my website link to Willamette Wellness Center and completing a new client form.
I see therapy as a collaborative process, one where my role is to help support individuals’ development of self-love and compassion. Therapy is a safe space to start this process, deconstruct shame, and feel all your emotions in a non-judgemental space.
My passions within therapy include working through trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, and anxiety. I enjoy working primarily with adolescents and young adults, and believe people are the experts of their experiences. I believe in autonomy and choice for all humans, and center this in the therapeutic relationship.
I see therapy as a collaborative process, one where my role is to help support individuals’ development of self-love and compassion. Therapy is a safe space to start this process, deconstruct shame, and feel all your emotions in a non-judgemental space.
My passions within therapy include working through trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, and anxiety. I enjoy working primarily with adolescents and young adults, and believe people are the experts of their experiences. I believe in autonomy and choice for all humans, and center this in the therapeutic relationship.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon. I obtained my graduate degree in social work from Portland State University in 2007. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use, grief and loss, chronic illness, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I am interested in helping those that are struggling with situational stressors or long-standing concerns.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon. I obtained my graduate degree in social work from Portland State University in 2007. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use, grief and loss, chronic illness, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I am interested in helping those that are struggling with situational stressors or long-standing concerns.
I value spending time building our therapeutic relationship, to help you feel comfortable and safe during our sessions. My work is mostly guided by cognitive-behavioral approaches, acceptance commitment therapy, and mindfulness interventions through a trauma-informed lens. I usually work with adolescents 14 and older, as well as young and middle-aged adults, but I can work with adults of any age. I aim to help my clients feel empowered to make changes in their lives that feel good and are geared towards their goals.
I value spending time building our therapeutic relationship, to help you feel comfortable and safe during our sessions. My work is mostly guided by cognitive-behavioral approaches, acceptance commitment therapy, and mindfulness interventions through a trauma-informed lens. I usually work with adolescents 14 and older, as well as young and middle-aged adults, but I can work with adults of any age. I aim to help my clients feel empowered to make changes in their lives that feel good and are geared towards their goals.
Seeking therapy can be an unnerving task. It can be scary to open up to a stranger about personal thoughts, feelings and experiences. My goal as a therapist is to create a welcoming and safe environment for clients to be able to fully experience themselves and reflect on their lives. I encourage clients to embrace their truths and build up their confidence over the course of treatment by both validating and providing areas to look deeper in sessions.
Seeking therapy can be an unnerving task. It can be scary to open up to a stranger about personal thoughts, feelings and experiences. My goal as a therapist is to create a welcoming and safe environment for clients to be able to fully experience themselves and reflect on their lives. I encourage clients to embrace their truths and build up their confidence over the course of treatment by both validating and providing areas to look deeper in sessions.
Hello, my name is Catherine, and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. I view counseling as a professional, collaborative relationship where we will work together to create and achieve your goals. I help break down the untrue, unhelpful messages we are constantly hearing from society. My experience includes working with folks of all ages; especially teens and young and middle adults. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, anything in between, or just struggling with a transition or communication - therapy is a great place to be.
Hello, my name is Catherine, and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. I view counseling as a professional, collaborative relationship where we will work together to create and achieve your goals. I help break down the untrue, unhelpful messages we are constantly hearing from society. My experience includes working with folks of all ages; especially teens and young and middle adults. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, anything in between, or just struggling with a transition or communication - therapy is a great place to be.
I am an evidence-based therapist who incorporates mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy and other strategies to tailor treatment to each of my clients' needs. I will help you understand how to be more present-focused and how to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that may be holding you back.
I am an evidence-based therapist who incorporates mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy and other strategies to tailor treatment to each of my clients' needs. I will help you understand how to be more present-focused and how to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that may be holding you back.
I enjoy working with adults from all backgrounds and walks of life, providing holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed counseling that meets folks where they are at. Because of my training and experience with EMDR therapy, I often support clients with healing from traumatic experiences. Some other issues I can help clients address include depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I may draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I enjoy working with adults from all backgrounds and walks of life, providing holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed counseling that meets folks where they are at. Because of my training and experience with EMDR therapy, I often support clients with healing from traumatic experiences. Some other issues I can help clients address include depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I may draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Hello, my name is Dean, and I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. I am passionate about supporting individuals in achieving healing and growth. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore challenges, develop insights, and build resilience. With over 15 years of experience across diverse settings, including crisis response, outpatient therapy, and case management, I bring a wealth of knowledge and empathy to my practice.
Hello, my name is Dean, and I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. I am passionate about supporting individuals in achieving healing and growth. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore challenges, develop insights, and build resilience. With over 15 years of experience across diverse settings, including crisis response, outpatient therapy, and case management, I bring a wealth of knowledge and empathy to my practice.
Even in the darkest hours there is hope that healing and wholeness is possible. Do you suffer with the effects of depression, anxiety, addiction, self-loathing or lack of self-esteem? Do you have trouble with anger, communication or setting boundaries? There is hope! You are the author of your own story, and a skilled, caring counselor can help you find the tools you need to navigate through the hard times and be able to feel empowered to continue writing your story.
Even in the darkest hours there is hope that healing and wholeness is possible. Do you suffer with the effects of depression, anxiety, addiction, self-loathing or lack of self-esteem? Do you have trouble with anger, communication or setting boundaries? There is hope! You are the author of your own story, and a skilled, caring counselor can help you find the tools you need to navigate through the hard times and be able to feel empowered to continue writing your story.
Our hopes are to support you in the discovery and growth of your own being and in living your most authentic self and life. That which feels meaningful, thriving, well and enriching. To not just learn and understand how to find deep healing, happiness and freedom in your life, but to also feel, integrate and experience these things in therapy. We provide a warm, genuine, collaborative and validating space in which your story can safely be shared and held with psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual depth.
Our hopes are to support you in the discovery and growth of your own being and in living your most authentic self and life. That which feels meaningful, thriving, well and enriching. To not just learn and understand how to find deep healing, happiness and freedom in your life, but to also feel, integrate and experience these things in therapy. We provide a warm, genuine, collaborative and validating space in which your story can safely be shared and held with psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual depth.
I am a South Asian Muslim therapist raised in Dallas, Texas and currently based in Portland, Oregon. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs. I utilize therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop new coping strategies, gain new insight within themselves and others, and make meaningful changes.
I am a South Asian Muslim therapist raised in Dallas, Texas and currently based in Portland, Oregon. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs. I utilize therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop new coping strategies, gain new insight within themselves and others, and make meaningful changes.
Hi there - Thank you for your curiosity in working with me. It is courageous work to seek the truth and explore the depths of who we are. My hopes are to support you in this journey of self discovery and growth. To not just learn, understand, and experience deep healing, joy and freedom in life, but to also cultivate and feel the wisdom of this that already exists within you (not outside of you). I provide a warm, genuine, collaborative and validating space in which your story can safely be shared and held with psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual depth.
Hi there - Thank you for your curiosity in working with me. It is courageous work to seek the truth and explore the depths of who we are. My hopes are to support you in this journey of self discovery and growth. To not just learn, understand, and experience deep healing, joy and freedom in life, but to also cultivate and feel the wisdom of this that already exists within you (not outside of you). I provide a warm, genuine, collaborative and validating space in which your story can safely be shared and held with psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual depth.
Hello! I am so happy you are here. I want to share a bit about myself as a therapist. If you’ve got questions about your identity and feeling pressure from family or society about how you “should” show up, you’re not alone—I offer a nonjudgmental, supportive place where your story will be heard and respected.
I have immediate openings. You can visit the link to Willamette Wellness Center's website to schedule with me directly.
Hello! I am so happy you are here. I want to share a bit about myself as a therapist. If you’ve got questions about your identity and feeling pressure from family or society about how you “should” show up, you’re not alone—I offer a nonjudgmental, supportive place where your story will be heard and respected.
I have immediate openings. You can visit the link to Willamette Wellness Center's website to schedule with me directly.
Alchemy Mental Wellness is the private mental health practice of Amanda Ichihashi Jagerman, LCSW, that supports adult women, minorities, LGBTQIA folks, artists, activists, & anyone who identifies as part of an oppressed or underserved population that has experienced trauma & endeavors to heal. This practice utilizes talk therapy, CBT, & DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Jungian Psychology, Narrative Therapy & other modalities to treat conditions of PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, & Schizophrenia. I serve folks who desire to be more grounded in their bodies, with more capacity to navigate change, and more compassionate to themselves.
Alchemy Mental Wellness is the private mental health practice of Amanda Ichihashi Jagerman, LCSW, that supports adult women, minorities, LGBTQIA folks, artists, activists, & anyone who identifies as part of an oppressed or underserved population that has experienced trauma & endeavors to heal. This practice utilizes talk therapy, CBT, & DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Jungian Psychology, Narrative Therapy & other modalities to treat conditions of PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, & Schizophrenia. I serve folks who desire to be more grounded in their bodies, with more capacity to navigate change, and more compassionate to themselves.
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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.