Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

I have practiced as a psychotherapist for 21 years and am passionate about serving others through the gift God has given me. Through my private practice, I lead by example, sharing my own journey from struggle to healing in hopes of inspiring and motivating others to rediscover a life full of joy and purpose. Beyond my work as a professional therapist, I am also a published and best-selling author, a professional speaker, and founder/CEO of iRise — a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to eradicate suicide in various trainings and services surrounding suicide prevention and awareness.

Life can get really hard, especially these past few years. I would like the opportunity to help you through hard times. Sometimes we just need someone who will listen to us, and I can do that as well. Often the hardest step is getting started, so if you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just feeling lost, let me help you with these feelings. Also, if you are having issues with personal relationships, career, transitioning to college, experiencing a new stage in life, or struggling with managing emotions, let me help you through this difficult time in life.

Hi! My name is Shelby and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with clients ranging in age from 4-50 in the individual, family, and group settings. I have helped countless clients manage anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal thoughts, and process through various trauma. I have also worked with clients who have bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. I have also helped numerous clients navigate every day stressors related to family, school, work, and life changes. I love animals and am a believer that animals are also great healers and am interested in implementing other alternative forms of healing.

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Devastated by a traumatic event in your life? I am dedicated to helping you through your journey of bereavement and healing. I have worked with individuals and families who have experienced traumatic sudden loss resulting from incidences such as gun violence; suicide ; divorce; job loss; vision loss; physical changes; progressive and terminal illness.

Hello! My name is Bethany Lockerman and I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and Delaware. I have a real passion for "heart over head" style counseling where I take a more holistic and gospel centered approach to counseling. My hope and goal is to meet individuals where they are at and walk along side of them as they move toward a life with increased peace, joy, hope, and purpose!

My clients are typically adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, disordered eating, self-injury, suicidal ideation , substance use, or trauma. I focus on helping my clients identify and achieve their personal goals to improve their daily functioning and overall well-being.

If you're here, I probably don't need to tell you that the rate of depression in college students continues to rise and college counseling centers can't keep up. You're sad. You're empty. You're filled with doom about the plight of the world and you're not even sure if there's a point in trying anymore. Our team specializes in working with individuals who are depressed, self-harming or having thoughts of suicide . We'll help you balance your mood, increase your self-worth and improve your relationships so that you can actually enjoy life again rather than trying to escape it.

I am a licensed professional counselor with a Gestalt and Holistic Wellness approach towards therapy. Gestalt and Wellness approaches allow me to be creative and intentional with my therapeutic practices. I value human connectedness and learning about each person I work with. Therapy is unique to everyone, and my goal is to guide the therapeutic experience with the intention of promoting personal growth. Life has it’s hardships, my passion is helping people lean into their discomforts to develop the skills needed to overcome them.

I offer an empathic, nonjudgmental, safe space where clients can explore their life story and the challenges that they are facing. Using an individualized, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach, I utilize evidence-based practices to guide how we work together to tackle the issues YOU want to work on. Additionally, Solution-Focused Therapy is also used to help client’s construct different realities moving forward with the way they see themselves, their family, and their situations.

As a therapist, I strive to provide my patients with a balance of validation and challenge. When we feel stuck, taking action and making change can seem impossible. Together, we can explore your strengths and how those can guide you through your fears and anxieties. I utilize a strength-based, trauma-focused approach designed to treat you as an individual, with all the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to the therapy setting. My office holds space for neurodiversity. My work with Autistics, ADHDers, and those struggling with overstimulation is mindful of ablism and oriented towards working with your brain.

I believe that therapy should feel like a conversation between two people, without a power imbalance or fears of being judged. I am a licensed professional counselor, but first and foremost, I’m a human being like you. If you choose to work together, I promise to be genuine, compassionate, and real. I specialize in treating adolescents through young adults, and I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, suicidality and self-injury, and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Let’s explore some endless possibilities to empower your search for inner balance and peace, looking at your thoughts, core beliefs, how you view the world, and what’s holding you back. Let’s break free from past fears and outdated perceptions. I would like to help you work through challenging times and feelings, as well as celebrating your self-discoveries.

My clients often come to therapy stating their lives feel chaotic and out of control. It seems that regardless of all they have tried, they can't escape from recurrent depression and major ups and downs in their mood. They often feel even the most minor situation triggers intense emotional pain. They describe significant difficulty within their relationships and report at times lashing out in anger because of feeling unheard, empty, and disconnected from their real self. They may even try to regain control of their life and emotions through self-destructive behaviors like drinking too much or hurting themself.

Are you feeling out of sorts? Maybe you are having relationship issues, loss or things that happened in your past? Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? I have over 14 years of experience in helping others with several life struggles. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Grief Professional, a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional and a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. I am concerned about a person's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and enjoy helping people have more enjoyable lives.