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Karla Storey
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
I have obtained extensive experience working with: trauma, clients in crisis, suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, bipolar, setting healthy boundaries, self-worth, over 10yrs of foster care work, and much more.
I strive to create a safe space for my clients to explore and navigate the world in which we grew up in and redefine their story. Our mind-body-spirit connection allows us to cultivate a space where all parts of ourselves are welcomed.
I have obtained extensive experience working with: trauma, clients in crisis, suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, bipolar, setting healthy boundaries, self-worth, over 10yrs of foster care work, and much more.
I strive to create a safe space for my clients to explore and navigate the world in which we grew up in and redefine their story. Our mind-body-spirit connection allows us to cultivate a space where all parts of ourselves are welcomed.
(480) 210-1637 View (480) 210-1637
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Sherrelle Thompson
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
I am passionate about helping individuals with disabilities, preteens, teens, couples, and anyone who is needing help on their journey to being healed. I have helped others work through substance abuse, low self-esteem, negative self-image, suicidal behaviors, anxiety, Depression, and families who are trying to develop the skills needed to help support their loved ones. I have also helped couples either dating or married in redefining their relationships and coming back together as a unit.
I am passionate about helping individuals with disabilities, preteens, teens, couples, and anyone who is needing help on their journey to being healed. I have helped others work through substance abuse, low self-esteem, negative self-image, suicidal behaviors, anxiety, Depression, and families who are trying to develop the skills needed to help support their loved ones. I have also helped couples either dating or married in redefining their relationships and coming back together as a unit.
(928) 770-6197 View (928) 770-6197
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Leslie Pechkurow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
My passion is to serve those who are looking for fulfillment, healing, and more joy in their lives. Through the therapeutic process I aim to empower individuals and families to discover and utilize their own personal strengths to overcome obstacles and struggles. As a therapist I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced many difficulties including severe trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, guilt and shame, suicidal ideation, attachment barriers, and loss. I allow individuals and families to guide the therapy process while I assist in providing insight, feedback, and encouragement.
My passion is to serve those who are looking for fulfillment, healing, and more joy in their lives. Through the therapeutic process I aim to empower individuals and families to discover and utilize their own personal strengths to overcome obstacles and struggles. As a therapist I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced many difficulties including severe trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, guilt and shame, suicidal ideation, attachment barriers, and loss. I allow individuals and families to guide the therapy process while I assist in providing insight, feedback, and encouragement.
(480) 389-4332 View (480) 389-4332
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Demi Garcia
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282  (Online Only)
I work with adults and teens dealing with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and abandonment issues.
I am glad you took your first step toward healing.  As a holistic therapist, I value the importance of self-empowerment through the mind, body and soul connection. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients pave the path for healing and I walk alongside with guidance.
I work with adults and teens dealing with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and abandonment issues.
I am glad you took your first step toward healing.  As a holistic therapist, I value the importance of self-empowerment through the mind, body and soul connection. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients pave the path for healing and I walk alongside with guidance.
(480) 530-7543 View (480) 530-7543
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Paula J McCall
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85281
***I am mostly unable to accept new therapy clients. I am only accepting clients for psychological, psychoeducational, DDD, and gifted evaluations at this time. Wait time for a psychological eval is approximately 6 months. Wait time for a gifted eval is about 4 weeks*** My goal to assist children, teens, and young adults in reaching their full potential. I seek to provide services that better equip a child or adolescent to make positive choices, to overcome and move forward from significant loss and negative experiences, to feel good about him or herself, and to feel capable of achieving all that he or she desires.
***I am mostly unable to accept new therapy clients. I am only accepting clients for psychological, psychoeducational, DDD, and gifted evaluations at this time. Wait time for a psychological eval is approximately 6 months. Wait time for a gifted eval is about 4 weeks*** My goal to assist children, teens, and young adults in reaching their full potential. I seek to provide services that better equip a child or adolescent to make positive choices, to overcome and move forward from significant loss and negative experiences, to feel good about him or herself, and to feel capable of achieving all that he or she desires.
(480) 685-5896 View (480) 685-5896
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Lauryn Drache
Counselor
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282
My goal is assisting clients with identifying and addressing internal and interpersonal goals by breaking cycles that do not work for them. The goal is to have clients gain autonomy and empowerment to address complex issues and concerns pragmatically, effectively, and consistently. Demographics include teens, young adults, and adults (individual session). The populations I work with include Developmental Trauma and/or Trauma, SMI, Personality Disorders, BFRB, Bipolar Disorder, and Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, and OCD). I utilize a multi-modal approach to ensure clients receive services that best meet their individualized needs.
My goal is assisting clients with identifying and addressing internal and interpersonal goals by breaking cycles that do not work for them. The goal is to have clients gain autonomy and empowerment to address complex issues and concerns pragmatically, effectively, and consistently. Demographics include teens, young adults, and adults (individual session). The populations I work with include Developmental Trauma and/or Trauma, SMI, Personality Disorders, BFRB, Bipolar Disorder, and Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, and OCD). I utilize a multi-modal approach to ensure clients receive services that best meet their individualized needs.
(480) 750-7534 x2 View (480) 750-7534 x2
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Nicole Rangel
Counselor
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282
Have you been struggling to navigate life in a world that seems unbearable and unfulfilling? It can be hard to find a therapist, so I invite you to this safe and nonjudgmental space.
Have you been struggling to navigate life in a world that seems unbearable and unfulfilling? It can be hard to find a therapist, so I invite you to this safe and nonjudgmental space.
(928) 484-1436 View (928) 484-1436
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Brenton Wejrowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85281
Hi, my name is Brenton Wejrowski. As a therapist, I take a research based, collaborative approach to create space to understand emotions, needs, and barriers to feeling progress. I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and parents. I speak Spanish as well!
Hi, my name is Brenton Wejrowski. As a therapist, I take a research based, collaborative approach to create space to understand emotions, needs, and barriers to feeling progress. I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and parents. I speak Spanish as well!
(623) 887-7218 View (623) 887-7218
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Stacy K Sledge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85284
In this fast-paced world, many life challenges are at times more than one can handle. Whether it is processing past trauma or learning new strategies for coping with current stressors, you are taking the difficult first step. As a therapist of 20 years, I am committed to providing quality therapy to meet your needs with a personalized, solution-focused approach. I have twenty years of experience working with a variety of individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I also provide EMDR, a specialized type of trauma therapy. If you would like to know more about how we can work together, I look forward to connecting with you.
In this fast-paced world, many life challenges are at times more than one can handle. Whether it is processing past trauma or learning new strategies for coping with current stressors, you are taking the difficult first step. As a therapist of 20 years, I am committed to providing quality therapy to meet your needs with a personalized, solution-focused approach. I have twenty years of experience working with a variety of individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I also provide EMDR, a specialized type of trauma therapy. If you would like to know more about how we can work together, I look forward to connecting with you.
(480) 470-1456 View (480) 470-1456
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Ashley Franchetto
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
Mental health is fluid, I work to address the current symptoms you're experiencing with humor and acceptance. Being compassionate and authentic to help you process generational trauma and symptoms associated with PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression or general life transitions causing impairment. Working together we will create an individualized treatment plan to fit your current needs and concerns.
Mental health is fluid, I work to address the current symptoms you're experiencing with humor and acceptance. Being compassionate and authentic to help you process generational trauma and symptoms associated with PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression or general life transitions causing impairment. Working together we will create an individualized treatment plan to fit your current needs and concerns.
(480) 428-2944 View (480) 428-2944
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Jessica Hagan
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
Let's talk change! My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, grow and overcome current obstacles to be your best self. I can help teach you, your child, and your family skills that can be used to help regulate overwhelming emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve meaningful relationships. I will utilize my passion, creativity and objectivity to help you discover your own inner strength and to love yourself first. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, with specialized training in childhood trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.
Let's talk change! My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, grow and overcome current obstacles to be your best self. I can help teach you, your child, and your family skills that can be used to help regulate overwhelming emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve meaningful relationships. I will utilize my passion, creativity and objectivity to help you discover your own inner strength and to love yourself first. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, with specialized training in childhood trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.
(480) 725-5863 View (480) 725-5863
Reflective Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85284
Our mission is to create Psychological wellness and healing. Supporting individuals and families growth and empowerment toward better health.
Our mission is to create Psychological wellness and healing. Supporting individuals and families growth and empowerment toward better health.
(480) 637-2025 View (480) 637-2025
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Sandra A Tursini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, with over 30 years of experience in individual, family, marital, divorce, blended family, child and adolescent counseling, and veteran's issues. During that time, I have developed an understanding of human nature that guides me down the path to best help each individual. I believe that no one gets through life without some adversity and difficulty. I strive to treat each person as a unique individual and reinforce their worth and dignity. My clients range in ages from 2 through adult, including the geriatric group.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, with over 30 years of experience in individual, family, marital, divorce, blended family, child and adolescent counseling, and veteran's issues. During that time, I have developed an understanding of human nature that guides me down the path to best help each individual. I believe that no one gets through life without some adversity and difficulty. I strive to treat each person as a unique individual and reinforce their worth and dignity. My clients range in ages from 2 through adult, including the geriatric group.
(480) 508-9447 View (480) 508-9447
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Brenna Peck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
Brenna is experienced working with complex trauma, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships, and various adjustments. She provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and families. She uses an empathetic but direct approach to build rapport which she believes is key in the therapeutic process. She considers herself to have a direct approach and believes in helping clients to build insight into themselves, understand unhealthy patterns, and discover root causes to their challenges.
Brenna is experienced working with complex trauma, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships, and various adjustments. She provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and families. She uses an empathetic but direct approach to build rapport which she believes is key in the therapeutic process. She considers herself to have a direct approach and believes in helping clients to build insight into themselves, understand unhealthy patterns, and discover root causes to their challenges.
(480) 637-2163 View (480) 637-2163
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Care Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282
Currently licensed in Arizona and Nevada with 13+ years of professional work experience in the Social Work Field. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTQIA+ related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. "Without having the Triangle of Self balance of the Mind, Body and Spirit, one has not truly aligned oneself.”-White Cloud Woman (Ma’kpe’ya Ska’ Winyan)
Currently licensed in Arizona and Nevada with 13+ years of professional work experience in the Social Work Field. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTQIA+ related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. "Without having the Triangle of Self balance of the Mind, Body and Spirit, one has not truly aligned oneself.”-White Cloud Woman (Ma’kpe’ya Ska’ Winyan)
(602) 851-8744 View (602) 851-8744
Diana M Kyrisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
Psychotherapy is a partnership between the therapist and the client. The client sets the agenda, the therapist provides methods and together they discuss and explore alternatives to help the client achieve a more effective approach to life. Like any sort of partnership, the success or failure depends upon mutual effort. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2002 and I love my work.
Psychotherapy is a partnership between the therapist and the client. The client sets the agenda, the therapist provides methods and together they discuss and explore alternatives to help the client achieve a more effective approach to life. Like any sort of partnership, the success or failure depends upon mutual effort. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2002 and I love my work.
(480) 685-5659 View (480) 685-5659
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Anya Greany
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282  (Online Only)
Immediate Availability! / Do you often feel overwhelmed by your day to day responsibilities or routine? Are you struggling with adjusting to transitions in life that make it difficult to connect with others, manage stress or function daily? Do you find it difficult to break habits in personal, professional or intimate aspects of life that may be holding you back from achieving your full potential? I encourage you to take the first step in reaching out so that together we can embark on a journey towards healing and self-improvement.
Immediate Availability! / Do you often feel overwhelmed by your day to day responsibilities or routine? Are you struggling with adjusting to transitions in life that make it difficult to connect with others, manage stress or function daily? Do you find it difficult to break habits in personal, professional or intimate aspects of life that may be holding you back from achieving your full potential? I encourage you to take the first step in reaching out so that together we can embark on a journey towards healing and self-improvement.
(602) 962-8824 View (602) 962-8824
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ADHD Treatment Center and Wellness Clinic
DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C, MSN
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282
Caroline Olotu is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She sees both Adults and Children. She specializes in psychiatric mental health care, specializing in the evaluation & treatment of ADHD and related disorders such as anxiety, depression, test anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD and Bipolar disorder. We provide medication management if you’re already taking Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, or other ADHD medications, after an initial evaluation, we can provide refills for your medication. Tele-medicine sessions available
Caroline Olotu is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She sees both Adults and Children. She specializes in psychiatric mental health care, specializing in the evaluation & treatment of ADHD and related disorders such as anxiety, depression, test anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD and Bipolar disorder. We provide medication management if you’re already taking Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, or other ADHD medications, after an initial evaluation, we can provide refills for your medication. Tele-medicine sessions available
(602) 693-1243 View (602) 693-1243
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Arizona Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85284
I strive to help families and couples to build connection and increase their understanding of one another. I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental place for people to come together and work through life’s challenges. This process includes creating goals and working collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to meet the needs of each individual involved in therapy.
I strive to help families and couples to build connection and increase their understanding of one another. I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental place for people to come together and work through life’s challenges. This process includes creating goals and working collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to meet the needs of each individual involved in therapy.
(480) 360-5476 View (480) 360-5476
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Journeys Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85283
Journeys Counseling Center has been providing exceptional counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children for over 15 years. Our center specializes in a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We believe that incorporating all facets of humanity (emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual) improves the outcome of treatment. We are especially passionate about encouraging healthy communication and relationships and stand strongly against the abuse of power in relationships and communities.
Journeys Counseling Center has been providing exceptional counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children for over 15 years. Our center specializes in a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We believe that incorporating all facets of humanity (emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual) improves the outcome of treatment. We are especially passionate about encouraging healthy communication and relationships and stand strongly against the abuse of power in relationships and communities.
(480) 656-0500 x3 View (480) 656-0500 x3
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.