Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Orange County, CA

Are you or a loved one struggling with hopelessness, loneliness, or thoughts of suicide? You might feel down, anxious, or even thinking about hurting yourself. Doing the most basic tasks can feel overwhelming, or you’re getting everything done while feeling empty or distracted. As a caregiver of someone experiencing mental health concerns, you may feel helpless or scared and want to find a way to get them relief from their pain. Therapy can help you or your child learn how to get on a path to health, and develop confidence in your abilities to handle the current struggles.

It is so difficult to find a therapist you connect with. I approach my clients with compassion, authenticity, and a commitment to helping them meet their goals. My ability to connect with clients along with extensive training and experience using evidence-based modalities is what I believe sets me apart.

Bilingual Eng/Span speaking therapist assisting adults, couples, & families. Expertise in addressing issues related to identity, relationships, trauma, thoughts of suicide, multi-cultural/generational spaces, & faith. Adriana helps clients gain awareness about relevant information, coping skills, & other practical tools to manage new & recurrent symptoms. She comes alongside clients to help navigate barriers keeping them from achieving their potential.

Dr. Lauren Armstrong is a highly passionate licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Director with a PsyD from Pepperdine University, and has been working with children and adolescents for the past ten years. She is an expert in working with challenging psychological presentations such as trauma, self harm, mood changes, aggression, and other unsafe or maladaptive coping mechanisms. Dr. Lauren always believes in her patients, even when everyone else has stopped believing in them. She never loses hope, and tirelessly works with patients and their families on improving their relationships, coping skills, and positive change.

Best Strong Self (BSS) uses integrative therapy to help you understand the causes to your distress as well as identify ways to help you cope in a personalized manner and attain your goals. With validation, compassion, an open-mindset, and flexibility to healing, BSS can help you be, do and feel better to live a happier life. We've worked with people who have/are suicidal, self-harming, OCD, ADHD, drug & alcohol addiction, sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma, physical illness, child abuse & neglect, autism, anxiety, grief, depression, ptsd, homeless, at-risk, terminal illness and gender distress.

I believe therapy is often the safe place to land. Struggling daily with past or present issues can often require incredible perseverance. Therapy may be helpful. I provide a warm, empathetic environment for you to begin to share, and a continued sense of safety. We will work together to uncover a better understanding of the struggles that brought you to therapy. I believe you have the ability to find what is needed to gain the growth and strength necessary to maintain a more connected sense of self.

Are you struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, issues related to past trauma or difficulties interacting with loved ones? My approach is to combine evidence based treatment with warmth and compassion. I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, addiction, mood, anxiety and personality disorders, as well as trauma related issues, typically associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also specialize in treating adolescents with difficulty managing emotion often resulting in self-injury, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicide, as well as PTSD. .

By creating a safe space, I help my clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and triggers in the therapeutic process. Through an experiential lens, I help people explore their negative thinking patterns, unmet emotional needs, and behavioral responses to stressors. My style is directive, yet collaborative in inspiring people to create their new stories. The goal of our journey in therapy is to help you feel more connected and secure in your identity and build meaningful relationships with others.

TEENS - your happy outgoing child has been replaced by a secretive/withdrawn, irritable/defiant teenager, creating worry, anxiety, chaos. You find yourself reacting to your teen, rather than enjoying a happy family. You've tried everything - bribery, setting boundaries, making demands, hurling threats. It's only gotten worse. Worried over the cause of your teen's change - addiction, (alcohol or drug abuse), ADD/ADHD, body image/self esteem issues (anorexia, bulimia, cutting, weight) bullying, maybe your pending divorce...anxiety, depression, school, suicide attempts, suicide of a friend or family member...

Become the Captain of your circumstances and daily living with predictability. My experiences as a former foster child allows me to be relatable. I want to demonstrate the reality that one can become stronger, wiser and tough. I aim to make the rest of your battles much easier to face, as we do not stop facing challenges at work, with relationships, with financial struggles and many difficulties with self doubt. So, I encourage you to get a consultation from me so we can begin the journey as partners to help your circumstances change based on overcoming unrealistic fears and patterns of unproductive problem solving strategies.

Hello and welcome to Journey to Peace Therapy, Inc. My name is Jennifer Bouras, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, based in Orange County, CA. I commend you on your bravery and if you feel a bit nervous please know that is a very normal feeling! I assure you that you have found a safe place to land, rest, and begin to heal. Are you feeling overwhelmed, life is a bit "much" and finding it difficult to cope? Maybe you are experiencing anxiety, physical symptoms, or depression? Perhaps past trauma is resurfacing, or you are going through a major life transition such as death/grief, divorce, job loss, etc.

My name is Jake Stowell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Costa Mesa, California at Journeys Counseling Ministry. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Much of my experience has been with minors and adult men who struggle with issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, divorce, grief, and trauma. Counseling takes many forms, as it is important to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs. When working with children, I strongly believe in incorporating caregivers as much as possible, as this helps ensure lasting health and wellness.

I work with children, teenagers, and adults, and I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQ, Disabled, and Neurodivergent individuals of all ages. I am here to create an empathetic and supportive space to assist clients in exploring a range of mental health concerns effectively, including depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, ADHD, Autism, self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma and PTSD.

I am a champion for purposeful meaningful relationships. I believe we have a responsibility in choosing how we communicate & behave in those relationships. Having worked with various populations including the chronically mentally ill, families in child welfare & teens/adults & families within residential treatment settings I have experienced how the power of communication can heal even the most distant of relationships. I have my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy, am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & I strive to use my knowledge & experience to help others improve their quality of life

My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a master’s degree in professional clinical counseling, a bachelor’s in management of Human Services and an Associate in Criminal Justice. I've helped clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioral disruption, grief, anger management, mood disorders, ADHD, and suicidal ideations. My populations of focus are adults, survivors of abuse, ethnic minorities, and individuals with mental illness, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems. My focus is psychotherapy with a Cognitive Behavioral and integrative approach.

Hello. My name is Heather Gramme. It is nice to meet you. I have been working as a licensed clinical social worker since 2014. My license number in CA is, LCSW86925. I also hold LCSW licensure in Florida and Idaho. I use a very eclectic approach as my therapeutic style to meet the very unique needs of each individual client that I have the privilege of working with. I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with children as young as 8, and clients in their 80's.

Inspired Resolutions provides effective resources to families struggling with the transitions and changes that come along with having teenagers. We are dedicated to providing interventions, resources, and counseling that is up to date, relevant, and effective. We respond to the community's needs. We are the foremost experts in helping your family find happiness.Inspired Resolutions began in 2016 in response to the great need for more effective services specifically for families raising teenagers. Today we are faced with more complicated problems than ever before. Families are having to cope with issues that we could not have imagined before.

I am available weekends and evenings. I am taking in person clients as well as virtually. I take a holistic approach to counseling working with the whole person helping one understand their life’s journey, the past, dreams and what brings them to present, I believe that being fully present and understanding, brings forth life change. I am EMDR trained and am trained in induction. I enjoy working with couples, families, adults, teens, and groups of all ages, ethnicities, cultures and religions. I am certified in Domestic Violence training through the State of California.

Our creative and determined brain allows us to “make it through” whatever life throws our way. We develop ideals, patterns, behaviors, and ways of thinking about the world, ourselves, and others. These things that at one point were meant to be protective and preserve us can overtime unknowingly to us be the very thing that gets in our way preventing us from living the life we ultimately desire. It can manifest itself in ways such as feeling frustrated with ourselves, feeling stuck, disconnected from our body, or even frozen with anxiety, depression, and maybe suicidal thoughts.