Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Trafford, PA
Hello! I work with ages 5 and up in our Irwin, PA office. I also have weekend hours. I have a background in working with complex psychiatric conditions, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image concerns, trauma, self worth, distorted relationships with food identity, along with school based social work experience. This has only deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. You deserve support that sees you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore patterns with gentleness and honesty, reconnect to your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
Hello! I work with ages 5 and up in our Irwin, PA office. I also have weekend hours. I have a background in working with complex psychiatric conditions, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image concerns, trauma, self worth, distorted relationships with food identity, along with school based social work experience. This has only deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. You deserve support that sees you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore patterns with gentleness and honesty, reconnect to your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
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I work primarily with teens, young adults, college students, and adults on a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, suicide/suicidality, personality disorders, and career/workplace stressors.
My specific counseling approach is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and person centered therapy. Professionally, I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), graduating from Duquesne University with a masters in clinical mental health counseling. I have worked previously at the STAR/CO-STAR.
I work primarily with teens, young adults, college students, and adults on a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, suicide/suicidality, personality disorders, and career/workplace stressors.
My specific counseling approach is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and person centered therapy. Professionally, I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), graduating from Duquesne University with a masters in clinical mental health counseling. I have worked previously at the STAR/CO-STAR.
Prior to working with Ellie Mental Health, I worked with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as a Research Project Coordinator, for a study specializing in suicidality and suicide prevention.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about creating a safe space for clients to feel at ease with me, especially because starting therapy can be intimidating. I see importance in helping others by being open and approachable, and valuing the importance of humor in the therapy space when appropriate. I completed my undergraduate degree from Penn State, and went on to obtain my Master’s in Counseling from Chatham University. I enjoy working with teens to adults. I have experience working with suicidality, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss of identity, and more.
Prior to working with Ellie Mental Health, I worked with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as a Research Project Coordinator, for a study specializing in suicidality and suicide prevention.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about creating a safe space for clients to feel at ease with me, especially because starting therapy can be intimidating. I see importance in helping others by being open and approachable, and valuing the importance of humor in the therapy space when appropriate. I completed my undergraduate degree from Penn State, and went on to obtain my Master’s in Counseling from Chatham University. I enjoy working with teens to adults. I have experience working with suicidality, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss of identity, and more.
I have deep experience supporting college students, young adults, people exploring identity & people living with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
You’re doing a lot for everyone, and at the same time you’re trying to hold on to who you are. Maybe you’re figuring out adulthood, balancing school or work, managing relationships, or trying to feel like “yourself” while also being there for other people. Big changes — starting college, career shifts, breakups, becoming a parent, identity changes — can feel overwhelming, lonely, or like a loss. You don’t have to sort it out alone. This is a space to say what’s really going on, without having to minimize it or make it sound okay.
I have deep experience supporting college students, young adults, people exploring identity & people living with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
You’re doing a lot for everyone, and at the same time you’re trying to hold on to who you are. Maybe you’re figuring out adulthood, balancing school or work, managing relationships, or trying to feel like “yourself” while also being there for other people. Big changes — starting college, career shifts, breakups, becoming a parent, identity changes — can feel overwhelming, lonely, or like a loss. You don’t have to sort it out alone. This is a space to say what’s really going on, without having to minimize it or make it sound okay.
Move Forward Counseling Lebanon, PA Therapy Office
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Serves Area
I'm Brandi Whitman, LCSW, a therapist on MFC's Lebanon, PA therapy team, offering sessions in therapy rooms designed with your comfort and privacy in mind. They are professionally decorated, offering a bright, welcoming space to receive therapy. Our in-person team is part of a team of 65 total online therapists that you can consider booking with. (LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC, PhD, and PsyD counselors) We offer a broad range of specialized counseling services in Lebanon, PA, provided by highly trained, licensed therapists. Not all specialties and techniques are listed on our website, so ask our scheduling team.
I'm Brandi Whitman, LCSW, a therapist on MFC's Lebanon, PA therapy team, offering sessions in therapy rooms designed with your comfort and privacy in mind. They are professionally decorated, offering a bright, welcoming space to receive therapy. Our in-person team is part of a team of 65 total online therapists that you can consider booking with. (LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC, PhD, and PsyD counselors) We offer a broad range of specialized counseling services in Lebanon, PA, provided by highly trained, licensed therapists. Not all specialties and techniques are listed on our website, so ask our scheduling team.
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.
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.
Therapy should be a space where you can find empathy and gently challenge areas of your life that distress you. My goal as a therapist is to support you in exploring your desires, needs, and identities in order for you to live with authenticity. I work with individuals seeking to explore what is preventing you from finding comfort and safety in your everyday life. I aim to find strengths in your struggles and guide you towards a deeper understanding of who you are. Some areas I am passionate about include: trauma, suicidality/self-harm, navigating identities, dismantling shame, and navigating the world with neurodivergence.
Therapy should be a space where you can find empathy and gently challenge areas of your life that distress you. My goal as a therapist is to support you in exploring your desires, needs, and identities in order for you to live with authenticity. I work with individuals seeking to explore what is preventing you from finding comfort and safety in your everyday life. I aim to find strengths in your struggles and guide you towards a deeper understanding of who you are. Some areas I am passionate about include: trauma, suicidality/self-harm, navigating identities, dismantling shame, and navigating the world with neurodivergence.
I specialize in individuals experiencing suicidal ideation/attempt, self injurious behavior, and personality D/Os.
Wellness is not just an absence of negative feelings and thoughts, but a presence of positive emotions and a healthy mindset. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, a personality disorder, or feeling stuck, I can help. I provide a safe and caring environment for my clients to feel validated, encouraged, and hopeful. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I use evidence-based and goal-directed treatments. My hope is to help you reach your potential and flourish. Therapy within a Christian framework is offered upon request. I am currently offering primarily telehealth with some in-person appointments.
I specialize in individuals experiencing suicidal ideation/attempt, self injurious behavior, and personality D/Os.
Wellness is not just an absence of negative feelings and thoughts, but a presence of positive emotions and a healthy mindset. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, a personality disorder, or feeling stuck, I can help. I provide a safe and caring environment for my clients to feel validated, encouraged, and hopeful. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I use evidence-based and goal-directed treatments. My hope is to help you reach your potential and flourish. Therapy within a Christian framework is offered upon request. I am currently offering primarily telehealth with some in-person appointments.
I work with folks (16+) navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or just the exhausting mental load of doing it all.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming—kind of like staring at a never-ending to-do list or trying to pick something on Netflix (why are there so many options?). You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. That’s where I come in.
My job is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and maybe even able to laugh a little—because healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. Your job? Simply show up as you are. Messy, anxious, unsure, curious—whatever you’re carrying is welcome here.
I work with folks (16+) navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or just the exhausting mental load of doing it all.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming—kind of like staring at a never-ending to-do list or trying to pick something on Netflix (why are there so many options?). You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. That’s where I come in.
My job is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and maybe even able to laugh a little—because healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. Your job? Simply show up as you are. Messy, anxious, unsure, curious—whatever you’re carrying is welcome here.
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.
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.
I work with teens, children, couples, families, and individuals around a variety of issues, including self-harm and suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety, abuse, substance use, and family and marital conflict.
Hi there, I'm Sarah! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2007. I enjoy working collaboratively to get the best treatment outcomes for individuals, children, couples, and families. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, and often lean on emotionally focused, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches.
I work with teens, children, couples, families, and individuals around a variety of issues, including self-harm and suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety, abuse, substance use, and family and marital conflict.
Hi there, I'm Sarah! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2007. I enjoy working collaboratively to get the best treatment outcomes for individuals, children, couples, and families. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, and often lean on emotionally focused, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches.
Sometimes life happens in a way that leaves us hurt, questioning, and unsure of what to do next. Connection and relationships are a part of a collaborative process to engage in healing. I practice through connecting our thoughts to our emotions and bodily sensations through EMDR, Ketamine, DBT, Schema Therapy and relational tools. While therapy goals are built on your needs, I will always maintain a focus of deeper self awareness during our time together. We will focus on creating a space of possibilities and connections that recognizes each as an individual to help remove the stigma around receiving help.
Sometimes life happens in a way that leaves us hurt, questioning, and unsure of what to do next. Connection and relationships are a part of a collaborative process to engage in healing. I practice through connecting our thoughts to our emotions and bodily sensations through EMDR, Ketamine, DBT, Schema Therapy and relational tools. While therapy goals are built on your needs, I will always maintain a focus of deeper self awareness during our time together. We will focus on creating a space of possibilities and connections that recognizes each as an individual to help remove the stigma around receiving help.
When life feels uncertain—whether you’re navigating a major transition, stepping into therapy for the first time, or managing thoughts of suicide—I offer a steady, grounded space to help you slow down, feel safer, and regain a sense of direction.
My work is structured, calm, and practical. Together, we’ll clarify what’s getting in the way, identify what already helps you, and build small, manageable steps that support relief and stability. You won’t be expected to figure everything out at once—our work is paced, collaborative, and centered on helping you feel more in control.
When life feels uncertain—whether you’re navigating a major transition, stepping into therapy for the first time, or managing thoughts of suicide—I offer a steady, grounded space to help you slow down, feel safer, and regain a sense of direction.
My work is structured, calm, and practical. Together, we’ll clarify what’s getting in the way, identify what already helps you, and build small, manageable steps that support relief and stability. You won’t be expected to figure everything out at once—our work is paced, collaborative, and centered on helping you feel more in control.
On the outside, you’re a success- but on the inside, you're secretly miserable. Your emotional reactions are unpredictable, extreme, or out of control. You feel helpless to change and you worry that you will feel this way for the rest of your life. You may have felt depressed, anxious, or both, for years - or have a history of trauma that still affects you.
On the outside, you’re a success- but on the inside, you're secretly miserable. Your emotional reactions are unpredictable, extreme, or out of control. You feel helpless to change and you worry that you will feel this way for the rest of your life. You may have felt depressed, anxious, or both, for years - or have a history of trauma that still affects you.
We offer specialities in the areas of OCD, Queer Community, Grief and Loss, Suicidiality or Loss by Suicide, Complex Trauma, and more!
Ellie Mental Health in Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Whether you are 99 or 5 years of age we will meet your needs in a comfy space with excellent therapists.
We offer specialities in the areas of OCD, Queer Community, Grief and Loss, Suicidiality or Loss by Suicide, Complex Trauma, and more!
Ellie Mental Health in Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Whether you are 99 or 5 years of age we will meet your needs in a comfy space with excellent therapists.
Welcome! I’m truly glad you’re here.Life can be challenging, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed at times. As a licensed psychotherapist in New York and Pennsylvania with over 27 years of experience, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate your unique journey. I’m here to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your the core of the feelings and find the support and resolution you need.
Welcome! I’m truly glad you’re here.Life can be challenging, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed at times. As a licensed psychotherapist in New York and Pennsylvania with over 27 years of experience, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate your unique journey. I’m here to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your the core of the feelings and find the support and resolution you need.
There are situations in life when you may feel it's too difficult to handle things on your own. Sometimes family and friends are unable to give you the guidance or insight that you may need to resolve or manage your problem. It's in these times that therapy can help. I have successfully treated a wide-range of issues including, but not limited to; grief, loss, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders. I have also successfully worked with couples who are dealing with infidelity and/or communication issues.
There are situations in life when you may feel it's too difficult to handle things on your own. Sometimes family and friends are unable to give you the guidance or insight that you may need to resolve or manage your problem. It's in these times that therapy can help. I have successfully treated a wide-range of issues including, but not limited to; grief, loss, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders. I have also successfully worked with couples who are dealing with infidelity and/or communication issues.
I specialize in working with people that need immediate, consistent and rapid treatment. Are you suffering from depression, addiction, or trauma? Is your marriage or family in crisis? I help individuals, couples and/or families heal, even if counseling was not helpful in the past. Sessions are virtual or in person and are not limited to an hour or once a week. I am also available to come into your home if that would be most helpful.
I specialize in working with people that need immediate, consistent and rapid treatment. Are you suffering from depression, addiction, or trauma? Is your marriage or family in crisis? I help individuals, couples and/or families heal, even if counseling was not helpful in the past. Sessions are virtual or in person and are not limited to an hour or once a week. I am also available to come into your home if that would be most helpful.
You get the oil changed in your car regularly so your car doesn't break down, right? Well, therapy is just like getting the oil changed in your brain. You may view therapy as a break from the hustle of your busy life, a workshop for your past, or a place to get the support you've been seeking. Guess what? They're all correct. Any reason you have for being on this page right now is the right reason to start or continue your healing.
You get the oil changed in your car regularly so your car doesn't break down, right? Well, therapy is just like getting the oil changed in your brain. You may view therapy as a break from the hustle of your busy life, a workshop for your past, or a place to get the support you've been seeking. Guess what? They're all correct. Any reason you have for being on this page right now is the right reason to start or continue your healing.
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- Irwin
- McKeesport
- Monroeville
- Munhall
- Murrysville
- North Huntingdon
- Penn Hills
- Plum
- Squirrel Hill
- Swissvale
- White Oak
- Wilkinsburg
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.