Photo of Alyssa Pravato, CAT-LP, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alyssa Pravato
Pre-Licensed Professional, CAT-LP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10028  (Online Only)
Welcome to therapy and congratulations on taking this first step towards your mental health and well-being! I currently have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults, providing them with a safe and supportive space for those navigating the complexities of identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and/or self-harm. I'm committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where clients feel understood and valued, enabling authentic self-expression and effective problem-solving.
Welcome to therapy and congratulations on taking this first step towards your mental health and well-being! I currently have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults, providing them with a safe and supportive space for those navigating the complexities of identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and/or self-harm. I'm committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where clients feel understood and valued, enabling authentic self-expression and effective problem-solving.
(646) 212-2601 View (646) 212-2601
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Kristen Piering
Psychologist, PsyD, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10028
As a NY State licensed clinical psychologist, as well as a certified school psychologist, I treat children, teenagers, & adults contending with a range of emotional difficulties. I approach psychotherapy from an integrative practice, tailoring treatment to the needs of the individual or the family. While helping clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their patterns, and their thoughts and beliefs; I also employ skill based Cognitive-Behavioral strategies, ensuring that clients can make effective changes in their lives & mindsets. I prioritize working collaboratively and ensuring that your needs are met in our work
As a NY State licensed clinical psychologist, as well as a certified school psychologist, I treat children, teenagers, & adults contending with a range of emotional difficulties. I approach psychotherapy from an integrative practice, tailoring treatment to the needs of the individual or the family. While helping clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their patterns, and their thoughts and beliefs; I also employ skill based Cognitive-Behavioral strategies, ensuring that clients can make effective changes in their lives & mindsets. I prioritize working collaboratively and ensuring that your needs are met in our work
(631) 983-6774 View (631) 983-6774
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Greg Lowder
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10028
When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression, anxiety, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.
When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression, anxiety, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.
(718) 557-9603 View (718) 557-9603
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self
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10028
Hi and welcome to my practice. I have been treating children, adolescents, adults and families for almost 40 years.
Hi and welcome to my practice. I have been treating children, adolescents, adults and families for almost 40 years.
(646) 798-4146 View (646) 798-4146
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Rachel Landman
Counselor, LMHC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10028
Rachel’s approach is highly personalized for each client. She provides a warm and nonjudgmental environment to foster strong therapeutic relationships with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. She understands everyone needs someone who will listen and accept them for who they are. Rachel’s primary focus is on existential issues, engulfed in the psychodynamic approach using a toolbox of CBT skills.
Rachel’s approach is highly personalized for each client. She provides a warm and nonjudgmental environment to foster strong therapeutic relationships with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. She understands everyone needs someone who will listen and accept them for who they are. Rachel’s primary focus is on existential issues, engulfed in the psychodynamic approach using a toolbox of CBT skills.
(646) 762-0651 View (646) 762-0651
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Behavioral Associates
Psychologist, PhD, BCN, BCB
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10028
Dr. Robert Reiner is the Executive Director and founder of Behavioral Associates (BA), and has been practicing psychology since 1981. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples and families alone or in combination with Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) and QEEG assessment. Dr. Reiner is a warm, compassionate psychologist that personally meets with each new patient during the initial consultation to assess the patients' individual needs, match them with one of the expert clinicians on staff, and devise a treatment plan. While he views medication as a last resort, psychiatrists are available to prescribe when deemed necessary.
Dr. Robert Reiner is the Executive Director and founder of Behavioral Associates (BA), and has been practicing psychology since 1981. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples and families alone or in combination with Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) and QEEG assessment. Dr. Reiner is a warm, compassionate psychologist that personally meets with each new patient during the initial consultation to assess the patients' individual needs, match them with one of the expert clinicians on staff, and devise a treatment plan. While he views medication as a last resort, psychiatrists are available to prescribe when deemed necessary.
(646) 791-4246 View (646) 791-4246
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Sherry Fessel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10028
My goal as a therapist is to create an honest, safe and non-judgemental space. We will work together to gain insight into the behaviors that might be causing you stress, anxiety or feelings of sadness and loneliness. I'm available for a free 15 minute phone or video call to see if I can be helpful to you.
My goal as a therapist is to create an honest, safe and non-judgemental space. We will work together to gain insight into the behaviors that might be causing you stress, anxiety or feelings of sadness and loneliness. I'm available for a free 15 minute phone or video call to see if I can be helpful to you.
(646) 846-4309 View (646) 846-4309
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The Counseling Center Group, New York
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10028
The professionals at The Counseling Center Group, New York use a wide range of techniques to help improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we provide new insights that enable our clients to gain different perspectives. We offer treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting, and more. Through active and research based strategies, we empower our clients to make choices that elicit positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes.
The professionals at The Counseling Center Group, New York use a wide range of techniques to help improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we provide new insights that enable our clients to gain different perspectives. We offer treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting, and more. Through active and research based strategies, we empower our clients to make choices that elicit positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes.
(914) 246-5160 View (914) 246-5160
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Betsy Schur Levy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10028
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. I have been practicing for over 30 years. I work in an insight oriented and supportive therapeutic environment concentrating on ego functioning and interpersonal relationships. I deal with issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood regulation and the management of emotions and conflict. My therapeutic goal is to help each patient to develop more self-awareness and insight so that they can make better choices and achieve more personal satisfaction - while decreasing the anxiety and conflicts that limit their daily emotional experience and self-confidence.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. I have been practicing for over 30 years. I work in an insight oriented and supportive therapeutic environment concentrating on ego functioning and interpersonal relationships. I deal with issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood regulation and the management of emotions and conflict. My therapeutic goal is to help each patient to develop more self-awareness and insight so that they can make better choices and achieve more personal satisfaction - while decreasing the anxiety and conflicts that limit their daily emotional experience and self-confidence.
(646) 362-6824 View (646) 362-6824
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Cassie Weeden
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10028  (Online Only)
Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.
Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.
(206) 752-6399 View (206) 752-6399
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.