Suicidal Ideation Therapists in 20032
Stephanie Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20032 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, life transitions, bereavement, etc.
Many times as People of Color we often feel alone with our situation or don’t feel understood. We may have thoughts that we are not good enough or that we are different. Is that you? I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. I recognize that our past has influenced our present- but it does not need to dictate our future! I provide a warm, non-judgmental approach to help you reframe your story. I believe it is important to feel both seen and heard in therapy. With the right tools, emphatic support, knowledge and determination, everyone can heal, maximize their potential and enjoy life to the fullest.
I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, life transitions, bereavement, etc.
Many times as People of Color we often feel alone with our situation or don’t feel understood. We may have thoughts that we are not good enough or that we are different. Is that you? I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. I recognize that our past has influenced our present- but it does not need to dictate our future! I provide a warm, non-judgmental approach to help you reframe your story. I believe it is important to feel both seen and heard in therapy. With the right tools, emphatic support, knowledge and determination, everyone can heal, maximize their potential and enjoy life to the fullest.
Dr. Michael M. Librie, PsyD, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20032 (Online Only)
I'm Michael Librie, Psy.D, LCSW-C, LICSW. I'm a Psychotherapist with over 35 years experience, qualified to provide integrative psychotherapy, combining techniques from various therapeutic schools to suit the needs of the client. I am delivering therapy virtually at this time in Maryland, Washington, DC and North Carolina. My approach combines traditional dynamic psychotherapy with awareness and internal inquiry processes. I partner with you to help guide you to focus inward so that you may experience your core self, listen to your soul and find your personal truth.
I'm Michael Librie, Psy.D, LCSW-C, LICSW. I'm a Psychotherapist with over 35 years experience, qualified to provide integrative psychotherapy, combining techniques from various therapeutic schools to suit the needs of the client. I am delivering therapy virtually at this time in Maryland, Washington, DC and North Carolina. My approach combines traditional dynamic psychotherapy with awareness and internal inquiry processes. I partner with you to help guide you to focus inward so that you may experience your core self, listen to your soul and find your personal truth.
Tiarra M Abu-Bakr
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20032
Hey! I'm Tiarra Abu-Bakr, The founder of True Self Holistic Therapy. I am a Holistic Mental Health Therapist and I am deeply passionate about Self Discovery. The ideal TSHT client is feeling emotionally imbalanced, feeling disconnected from self and community, is seeking authenticity, is ready to address unresolved trauma, and maybe feeling the tug to go deeper spiritually. At True Self Holistic Therapy, we embark on a transformative journey with you, guiding you back to the essence of who you truly are. Rooted in the belief that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit.
Hey! I'm Tiarra Abu-Bakr, The founder of True Self Holistic Therapy. I am a Holistic Mental Health Therapist and I am deeply passionate about Self Discovery. The ideal TSHT client is feeling emotionally imbalanced, feeling disconnected from self and community, is seeking authenticity, is ready to address unresolved trauma, and maybe feeling the tug to go deeper spiritually. At True Self Holistic Therapy, we embark on a transformative journey with you, guiding you back to the essence of who you truly are. Rooted in the belief that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit.
Diversified Lifestyle Services
LPC, LCPC, NCC, MAC, Q-SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20032
Diversified Lifestyle Services (DLS) is a Mental Health Counseling and Consulting Firm dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential. We are a female, minority-owned counseling and consulting firm in the Washington metropolitan area. We provide evaluations and recommend solutions to a range of issues for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We specialize in treating a variety of mental health disorders, as well as serving those satisfying court-ordered treatment, DOT SAP evaluations, and individuals managing life stressors.
Diversified Lifestyle Services (DLS) is a Mental Health Counseling and Consulting Firm dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential. We are a female, minority-owned counseling and consulting firm in the Washington metropolitan area. We provide evaluations and recommend solutions to a range of issues for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We specialize in treating a variety of mental health disorders, as well as serving those satisfying court-ordered treatment, DOT SAP evaluations, and individuals managing life stressors.
Kandace Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20032 (Online Only)
I’m a behavioral health therapist and vocational rehabilitation counselor committed to helping people learn how to build confidence and love within themselves and healthier relationships with others. I also assist veterans and others in transition - whether it’s a career change, new health concerns, or a change in family dynamics.
I’m a behavioral health therapist and vocational rehabilitation counselor committed to helping people learn how to build confidence and love within themselves and healthier relationships with others. I also assist veterans and others in transition - whether it’s a career change, new health concerns, or a change in family dynamics.
David Lyons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20032
As a Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling services within various agencies since 2002. My work is focused on enhancing the emotional well-being of those who are experiencing combat trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma. My training has afforded me with the opportunity to assist individuals and families with establishing a foundation for the long-term management of their mental health needs.
As a Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling services within various agencies since 2002. My work is focused on enhancing the emotional well-being of those who are experiencing combat trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma. My training has afforded me with the opportunity to assist individuals and families with establishing a foundation for the long-term management of their mental health needs.
Conscientious Coupling: Center for Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CIRT
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20032 (Online Only)
I understand the unique healing path necessary to overcome racial, gender, and sexuality-based oppression because of my own personal and professional experiences navigating these challenge. I know how rewarding it is to invest in your personal growth through therapy that offers a space to be nurtured and challenged. I look forward to getting to know you and finding the right balance to explore what’s possible in your life right now. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them heal past traumas, become more authentic, and maintain better relationships with the self and others.
I understand the unique healing path necessary to overcome racial, gender, and sexuality-based oppression because of my own personal and professional experiences navigating these challenge. I know how rewarding it is to invest in your personal growth through therapy that offers a space to be nurtured and challenged. I look forward to getting to know you and finding the right balance to explore what’s possible in your life right now. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them heal past traumas, become more authentic, and maintain better relationships with the self and others.
Teal Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20032
Not Accepting New Clients - Life is a journey not a destination. The path is filled with obstacles, detours, and unexpected storms. Navigating your Healing Journey can be tough. Along the way it is helpful to have support to help you learn and develop new skills to navigate the challenges and help you realize your strength and power within.
Not Accepting New Clients - Life is a journey not a destination. The path is filled with obstacles, detours, and unexpected storms. Navigating your Healing Journey can be tough. Along the way it is helpful to have support to help you learn and develop new skills to navigate the challenges and help you realize your strength and power within.
Melea Johnson
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20032 (Online Only)
Hello there! I am Melea Johnson and I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) at Diversified Lifestyle Services (DLS) under the direct supervision of Dr. Antoinette Lancaster. I am committed to helping people manage their life stressors and teach them skills that can benefit them in the long term as well as provide support and guidance in their active life. I utilize an integrative approach rooted into Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) based upon individual needs. I have a special interest in working with young adults and assisting them with navigating the challenges of “adulting”. I also enjoy working with couples as w
Hello there! I am Melea Johnson and I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) at Diversified Lifestyle Services (DLS) under the direct supervision of Dr. Antoinette Lancaster. I am committed to helping people manage their life stressors and teach them skills that can benefit them in the long term as well as provide support and guidance in their active life. I utilize an integrative approach rooted into Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) based upon individual needs. I have a special interest in working with young adults and assisting them with navigating the challenges of “adulting”. I also enjoy working with couples as w
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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.