Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Portland, OR
You may appear "fine" to those around you, but inside your emotions are growing more and more intense and out of control. You no longer feel the connection you once did with the people who mean the most to you. You're overwhelmed by the constant pressure to meet an ever-increasing number of new expectations and demands. You desperately want to, "just let it go," but you don't know how. You wonder how you got to this place. You're here because you're barely able to keep your head above water and if you don't get help soon, you're afraid you might go under.
You may appear "fine" to those around you, but inside your emotions are growing more and more intense and out of control. You no longer feel the connection you once did with the people who mean the most to you. You're overwhelmed by the constant pressure to meet an ever-increasing number of new expectations and demands. You desperately want to, "just let it go," but you don't know how. You wonder how you got to this place. You're here because you're barely able to keep your head above water and if you don't get help soon, you're afraid you might go under.
All people are doing the best they can with the tools they have, given the myriad of stressors they are up against. My role as a therapist is to assist clients in learning new tools and dig deeper into their internal world to find and address barriers from within. Of course no one lives in a vacuum; I find it crucial to look at how the individual relates to the world around them, from interpersonal relationships to cultural values. I recognize and value cultural differences and strive to provide anti-racist and trauma informed care.
All people are doing the best they can with the tools they have, given the myriad of stressors they are up against. My role as a therapist is to assist clients in learning new tools and dig deeper into their internal world to find and address barriers from within. Of course no one lives in a vacuum; I find it crucial to look at how the individual relates to the world around them, from interpersonal relationships to cultural values. I recognize and value cultural differences and strive to provide anti-racist and trauma informed care.
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 specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating unhealed trauma and the lingering effects of past challenges. My work is driven by the belief that trauma does not define a person’s identity or their place in the world. Partnering with clients who are determined to move beyond these experiences, helping them process their past and develop strategies to reclaim control over their lives. Together, working toward healing and growth, ensuring that trauma no longer dictates their future. My own experience as a veteran provides a unique understanding of clients facing veteran-specific issues.
I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating unhealed trauma and the lingering effects of past challenges. My work is driven by the belief that trauma does not define a person’s identity or their place in the world. Partnering with clients who are determined to move beyond these experiences, helping them process their past and develop strategies to reclaim control over their lives. Together, working toward healing and growth, ensuring that trauma no longer dictates their future. My own experience as a veteran provides a unique understanding of clients facing veteran-specific issues.
At Finding Pearls, our philosophy centers around the belief that mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being and that every individual has the inherent capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic, and client-centered care that respects and values the unique experiences and needs of each person we serve. We understand that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all journey.
At Finding Pearls, our philosophy centers around the belief that mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being and that every individual has the inherent capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic, and client-centered care that respects and values the unique experiences and needs of each person we serve. We understand that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all journey.
Therapy looks different for everyone. What matters most is approaching therapy with openness and intentionality. My goal is to support you in your healing journey. I believe in the power of therapeutic relationship as a key component of healing and discovery. With a warm, non judgemental and curious space, you can start to explore underlying issues, identify ingrained patterns of behavior and begin making meaningful change.
Therapy looks different for everyone. What matters most is approaching therapy with openness and intentionality. My goal is to support you in your healing journey. I believe in the power of therapeutic relationship as a key component of healing and discovery. With a warm, non judgemental and curious space, you can start to explore underlying issues, identify ingrained patterns of behavior and begin making meaningful change.
Currently Accepting New Clients!
I believe in creating a safer and inclusive space where you can explore new steps toward healing and wellness. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and emotion-focused, placing your unique context at the heart of our work together. By highlighting your strengths and building on what is already working, I will help you achieve your goals while centering your values. Whether you are an individual, couple, or family, I bring extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, and partnerships.
Currently Accepting New Clients!
I believe in creating a safer and inclusive space where you can explore new steps toward healing and wellness. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and emotion-focused, placing your unique context at the heart of our work together. By highlighting your strengths and building on what is already working, I will help you achieve your goals while centering your values. Whether you are an individual, couple, or family, I bring extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, and partnerships.
My specialities include treating depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, mother-daughter relational dynamics, mood disorders, self-identity, self-esteem, confidence and body positivity.
I have been in the field of counseling for 17 years. Goals are specific to each individual, include building upon your strengths, personal growth, increase self-awareness, work to eliminate shame and to promote self-esteem My personal style is an integrative approach utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, uniquely tailored to each individual's needs.
My specialities include treating depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, mother-daughter relational dynamics, mood disorders, self-identity, self-esteem, confidence and body positivity.
I have been in the field of counseling for 17 years. Goals are specific to each individual, include building upon your strengths, personal growth, increase self-awareness, work to eliminate shame and to promote self-esteem My personal style is an integrative approach utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, uniquely tailored to each individual's needs.
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.
I know that for trauma survivors, trusting a stranger with your story can feel terrifying. Maybe you're feeling immense shame and fear disclosing parts of your past and try to shut everything out by keeping busy, engaging in risky behaviors or self-harm. You may have beliefs that you are a bad person, undeserving of healing or unloveable. I strive to create a nurturing, normalizing, non-judgmental and grounding space where clients can feel comfortable exploring their internal experiences and gaining clarity into how past events have shaped them.
I know that for trauma survivors, trusting a stranger with your story can feel terrifying. Maybe you're feeling immense shame and fear disclosing parts of your past and try to shut everything out by keeping busy, engaging in risky behaviors or self-harm. You may have beliefs that you are a bad person, undeserving of healing or unloveable. I strive to create a nurturing, normalizing, non-judgmental and grounding space where clients can feel comfortable exploring their internal experiences and gaining clarity into how past events have shaped them.
My professional experience is unique, specializing in depression, as well as self-harm/ suicidal ideation.
My clients come with a variety of life experiences that have led them to therapy. Whether it is your first time in therapy, your fiftieth time, or you just stumbled upon this website, I encourage you to reach out. Life is hard, and there is strength in asking for help. I am a strong advocate to de-stigmatize mental health. I believe everyone has potential to reach their goals, and in my practice, I emphasize autonomy. Treatment will focus on what you want, while we work collaboratively on a plan to get there. I believe in letting you make your own decisions. Sometimes we just need a little help.
My professional experience is unique, specializing in depression, as well as self-harm/ suicidal ideation.
My clients come with a variety of life experiences that have led them to therapy. Whether it is your first time in therapy, your fiftieth time, or you just stumbled upon this website, I encourage you to reach out. Life is hard, and there is strength in asking for help. I am a strong advocate to de-stigmatize mental health. I believe everyone has potential to reach their goals, and in my practice, I emphasize autonomy. Treatment will focus on what you want, while we work collaboratively on a plan to get there. I believe in letting you make your own decisions. Sometimes we just need a little help.
While the focus of my research is PTSD & suicide risk, my experience & knowledge include depression, anxiety, IPV/DV, gendered-violence, and issues related to support systems lack.
We all want similar things: love, respect, understanding, empathy, dignity, support, belonging, & opportunity. Often, it is difficult to find people that hold space for another's whole-self & experiences. When differences in culture, identity, & life experience become an additional barrier to seeking help, gaining the coping & resiliency skills that are applicable to a unique experience can seem unattainable. Trauma, stress, & crisis compound these difficulties, calling for more of the social resources a person may not have access to. My goal is to help you navigate resourcing their needs and mental wellness.
While the focus of my research is PTSD & suicide risk, my experience & knowledge include depression, anxiety, IPV/DV, gendered-violence, and issues related to support systems lack.
We all want similar things: love, respect, understanding, empathy, dignity, support, belonging, & opportunity. Often, it is difficult to find people that hold space for another's whole-self & experiences. When differences in culture, identity, & life experience become an additional barrier to seeking help, gaining the coping & resiliency skills that are applicable to a unique experience can seem unattainable. Trauma, stress, & crisis compound these difficulties, calling for more of the social resources a person may not have access to. My goal is to help you navigate resourcing their needs and mental wellness.
Taking new clients in Idaho and Oregon
WELCOME and thank you for being here! This is your neurodivergent affirming place (and much more). I am experienced working with individuals on the Autism spectrum, and have a passion for transition youth at risk and young adults. With a blend of modalities to best suit each individual, to empower them to their fullest potential; adding in somatic approaches, play therapy, strength-based approach, to foster an engaging and accepting therapeutic environment. With the four languages I speak, I hope to bring access to therapy to various communities in need by proving Telehealth to all clients.
Taking new clients in Idaho and Oregon
WELCOME and thank you for being here! This is your neurodivergent affirming place (and much more). I am experienced working with individuals on the Autism spectrum, and have a passion for transition youth at risk and young adults. With a blend of modalities to best suit each individual, to empower them to their fullest potential; adding in somatic approaches, play therapy, strength-based approach, to foster an engaging and accepting therapeutic environment. With the four languages I speak, I hope to bring access to therapy to various communities in need by proving Telehealth to all clients.
My specialties are Addiction, Suicide Prevention, Depression and Anxiety.
I have learned from the best Social Work program in the country that our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. As a practitioner, the most important thing I can bring to a therapeutic relationship is authenticity. I am skilled in working with and helping people who are facing a variety of challenges. My therapy practice is individualized and seeks to build on your internal strengths. I am here to meet you where you are and help guide you to your mental health goals.
My specialties are Addiction, Suicide Prevention, Depression and Anxiety.
I have learned from the best Social Work program in the country that our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. As a practitioner, the most important thing I can bring to a therapeutic relationship is authenticity. I am skilled in working with and helping people who are facing a variety of challenges. My therapy practice is individualized and seeks to build on your internal strengths. I am here to meet you where you are and help guide you to your mental health goals.
Veterans, First Responders, families, individuals and teens. PTSD, MST, addiction, life transitions and grief. We will work together to find the best path for you to reach your personal goals. I also offer assistance in the process of obtaining Service Dogs and ESAs.
Veterans, First Responders, families, individuals and teens. PTSD, MST, addiction, life transitions and grief. We will work together to find the best path for you to reach your personal goals. I also offer assistance in the process of obtaining Service Dogs and ESAs.
My training includes school-based counseling, community mental health, and crisis intervention, including work with LA County DCFS, the Suicide Hotline, and as a crisis therapist in schools.
Hi, I’m Marla Dietz, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Nevada, California, and Oregon, and an EMDR Certified Therapist. Since 2012, I’ve supported children, teens, and adults in healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and loss. I offer in-person therapy in Northern Nevada and teletherapy across all three states. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, using evidence-based practices like EMDR to help clients process painful experiences and build resilience. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique story, with the goal of creating meaningful, lasting change.
My training includes school-based counseling, community mental health, and crisis intervention, including work with LA County DCFS, the Suicide Hotline, and as a crisis therapist in schools.
Hi, I’m Marla Dietz, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Nevada, California, and Oregon, and an EMDR Certified Therapist. Since 2012, I’ve supported children, teens, and adults in healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and loss. I offer in-person therapy in Northern Nevada and teletherapy across all three states. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, using evidence-based practices like EMDR to help clients process painful experiences and build resilience. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique story, with the goal of creating meaningful, lasting change.
My name is Aura and I have been working and supporting families in the Rogue Valley since 2013. I specialize in working with teens and young adults however, I am able to treat most clients of any age. Through out my life I have been a Public Safety officer, a CNA, and an LPN in the valley and elsewhere so I bring a broad range of experiences to my practice that enable me to support clients and meet them where they are at. Currently I also perform crisis work and have supported people through some of the toughest periods in their lives.
My name is Aura and I have been working and supporting families in the Rogue Valley since 2013. I specialize in working with teens and young adults however, I am able to treat most clients of any age. Through out my life I have been a Public Safety officer, a CNA, and an LPN in the valley and elsewhere so I bring a broad range of experiences to my practice that enable me to support clients and meet them where they are at. Currently I also perform crisis work and have supported people through some of the toughest periods in their lives.
A few spots open...Hello, my name is Amy, and I too have experienced some of the challenges that life can thrust upon you. It is my passion to pay forward to you, all the things I have learned in order for you to live life to the fullest, without the restraints that mental health issues can bestow upon us. Through laughter, empathy, compassion and relatability I am able to connect with others and meet them where they are at in their life. I will walk along side you through this healing journey, as it is your self determination and a desire for greater well being that has brought you to this moment.
A few spots open...Hello, my name is Amy, and I too have experienced some of the challenges that life can thrust upon you. It is my passion to pay forward to you, all the things I have learned in order for you to live life to the fullest, without the restraints that mental health issues can bestow upon us. Through laughter, empathy, compassion and relatability I am able to connect with others and meet them where they are at in their life. I will walk along side you through this healing journey, as it is your self determination and a desire for greater well being that has brought you to this moment.
Chronic issues with suicidal ideation, active substance use, or any other ineffective behaviors you feel like you have no control over?
DBT is a leading evidence-based treatment that teaches skills to help regulate emotions, tolerate extreme distress, and increase interpersonal effectiveness. This structured treatment uses practical skills to help you stop ineffective behaviors and get you closer to your life worth living goals.
Chronic issues with suicidal ideation, active substance use, or any other ineffective behaviors you feel like you have no control over?
DBT is a leading evidence-based treatment that teaches skills to help regulate emotions, tolerate extreme distress, and increase interpersonal effectiveness. This structured treatment uses practical skills to help you stop ineffective behaviors and get you closer to your life worth living goals.
My personal style in therapy is optimistic and playful. My approach is eclectic, with a combination of focus towards theory based interventions balanced with intuition and spontaneity. I deeply value the power of human connection in the healing process and therapy as a collaborative process. I strive for inclusiveness and cultural competency in my work and am deeply committed to social justice. I help my clients explore meaning, past trauma, stressful life events, transitions, and identifying resources to help them feel empowered and hopeful. I have practiced therapy with children, families, couples and adults since 2009.
My personal style in therapy is optimistic and playful. My approach is eclectic, with a combination of focus towards theory based interventions balanced with intuition and spontaneity. I deeply value the power of human connection in the healing process and therapy as a collaborative process. I strive for inclusiveness and cultural competency in my work and am deeply committed to social justice. I help my clients explore meaning, past trauma, stressful life events, transitions, and identifying resources to help them feel empowered and hopeful. I have practiced therapy with children, families, couples and adults since 2009.
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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.