Photo of Tessa A Garcia, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Tessa A Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My specialties include: trauma, depression, anxiety and high crisis (including self harm & suicidal ideation).
Life is complex, and while emotions add vibrancy to our day to day experiences they can also be difficult to navigate effectively. Therapy allows the opportunity to enrich our relationship to our self, others and build a life that truly feels worth living. Finding a place to feel safe, heard and supported is essential in therapy, and I strive to provide that for my clients. I bring warmth and curiosity into my work and I will challenge you at times with acceptance and openness.
My specialties include: trauma, depression, anxiety and high crisis (including self harm & suicidal ideation).
Life is complex, and while emotions add vibrancy to our day to day experiences they can also be difficult to navigate effectively. Therapy allows the opportunity to enrich our relationship to our self, others and build a life that truly feels worth living. Finding a place to feel safe, heard and supported is essential in therapy, and I strive to provide that for my clients. I bring warmth and curiosity into my work and I will challenge you at times with acceptance and openness.
(415) 223-8323 View (415) 223-8323
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Sara Drotman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Waitlist for new clients
Constantly coping with trauma, stress, isolation, grief, or substance abuse can make you feel like you are living in "survival mode." Therapy can help you find your way back to the life you want to be living. If you've reached this page, that means you're considering making a change - to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, create new habits, or rediscover your passions. This work can only occur when you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist. That is why I prioritize collaborative, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
Constantly coping with trauma, stress, isolation, grief, or substance abuse can make you feel like you are living in "survival mode." Therapy can help you find your way back to the life you want to be living. If you've reached this page, that means you're considering making a change - to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, create new habits, or rediscover your passions. This work can only occur when you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist. That is why I prioritize collaborative, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
(415) 737-5095 View (415) 737-5095
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Kristina Hovis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Many of us feel disconnected from others and ourselves. We seek a truer and healthier sense of our well being and presence in the world. In my work with adults and teens I help individuals become healthier versions of themselves whether they’re working through anxiety, depression, troubled relationships, addiction, life transitions or emerging symptoms of more serious mental illness and trauma. I believe each of us needs to be seen and heard, and respected in our unique complexity. Underlying the issue that brings us to therapy is the desire to change and heal, even when that change is difficult to put into words.
Many of us feel disconnected from others and ourselves. We seek a truer and healthier sense of our well being and presence in the world. In my work with adults and teens I help individuals become healthier versions of themselves whether they’re working through anxiety, depression, troubled relationships, addiction, life transitions or emerging symptoms of more serious mental illness and trauma. I believe each of us needs to be seen and heard, and respected in our unique complexity. Underlying the issue that brings us to therapy is the desire to change and heal, even when that change is difficult to put into words.
(415) 630-2764 View (415) 630-2764
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Family Matters Of Marin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Family Matters Of Marin is a trauma informed group practice focused on supporting children and families. We help clients create more joy, love, and harmony in their lives. We are deeply interested in learning how our clients would like to change and grow, and supporting them in this process. We work collaboratively with clients to improve their relationships and resolve any trauma from their past that maybe holding them back from living the life they yearn for. We are experienced therapists who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to resolve issues that are hindering our client's ability to be their best selves.
Family Matters Of Marin is a trauma informed group practice focused on supporting children and families. We help clients create more joy, love, and harmony in their lives. We are deeply interested in learning how our clients would like to change and grow, and supporting them in this process. We work collaboratively with clients to improve their relationships and resolve any trauma from their past that maybe holding them back from living the life they yearn for. We are experienced therapists who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to resolve issues that are hindering our client's ability to be their best selves.
(415) 639-9164 View (415) 639-9164
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Sheela Joshi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My objective is to make your life better now and into the future. Therapists helped me over the years, taught and inspired me to become one. I pivoted to my career as a therapist 16 years after earning a B.A. in Economics at University of Chicago. I earned my LCSW at Smith College. I'm a mother of two and a first-generation child of immigrants. In my practice I want you to make the most of your time with me. I work with a range of clients, from executives to college students. My office is tucked into hills and trees. Clients are from my town, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Kentfield, Tiburon, San Francisco and the South Bay. I Zoom too.
My objective is to make your life better now and into the future. Therapists helped me over the years, taught and inspired me to become one. I pivoted to my career as a therapist 16 years after earning a B.A. in Economics at University of Chicago. I earned my LCSW at Smith College. I'm a mother of two and a first-generation child of immigrants. In my practice I want you to make the most of your time with me. I work with a range of clients, from executives to college students. My office is tucked into hills and trees. Clients are from my town, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Kentfield, Tiburon, San Francisco and the South Bay. I Zoom too.
(617) 275-3982 x617275 View (617) 275-3982 x617275
Photo of Adam Cohen, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Adam Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I am enthusiastic, I feel deeply, and I believe in the power of humor - these are core to who I am as a person and core to who I am as a therapist. Many people come to me experiencing anxiety, depression, and shame - I help people move beyond these and feel less alone. I work with adolescents/teens and young adults, and LGBTQ+ adults seeking to heal from the impacts of growing up within an anti-queer world.
I am enthusiastic, I feel deeply, and I believe in the power of humor - these are core to who I am as a person and core to who I am as a therapist. Many people come to me experiencing anxiety, depression, and shame - I help people move beyond these and feel less alone. I work with adolescents/teens and young adults, and LGBTQ+ adults seeking to heal from the impacts of growing up within an anti-queer world.
(415) 949-2343 View (415) 949-2343
Photo of Saba Omidvar, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Saba Omidvar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My name is Saba Omidvar and I offer evidence based, culturally responsive psychotherapy services. I have extensive experience working with clients with diverse cultural and diagnostic needs and my approach is centered on using evidence based strategies to help you meet your goals. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach, and work with each client to create a highly individualized treatment plan to address their concerns.The modalities I most often utilize are cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral and mindfulness based approaches. I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and DBT PE.
My name is Saba Omidvar and I offer evidence based, culturally responsive psychotherapy services. I have extensive experience working with clients with diverse cultural and diagnostic needs and my approach is centered on using evidence based strategies to help you meet your goals. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach, and work with each client to create a highly individualized treatment plan to address their concerns.The modalities I most often utilize are cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral and mindfulness based approaches. I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and DBT PE.
(341) 999-5507 View (341) 999-5507
Photo of Lilli Merritt, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lilli Merritt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I take an active role in helping you find your way back onto a path of meaningful direction. While I respect the need to create space and allow for silence and trust building I also don't sit on the side lines. I am there to help you find out what it is that is "wrong" and provide evidence based modalities or paths out of that particular issue. I like using the tools of cognitive behavioral therapy while also helping a person find kindness for themselves in identifying where the problem patterns originated. I have expertise in grief, couples work, recovery and co-dependency as well anxiety and depression. See my website for more.
I take an active role in helping you find your way back onto a path of meaningful direction. While I respect the need to create space and allow for silence and trust building I also don't sit on the side lines. I am there to help you find out what it is that is "wrong" and provide evidence based modalities or paths out of that particular issue. I like using the tools of cognitive behavioral therapy while also helping a person find kindness for themselves in identifying where the problem patterns originated. I have expertise in grief, couples work, recovery and co-dependency as well anxiety and depression. See my website for more.
(628) 666-0648 View (628) 666-0648
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.