Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Edgewater, CO

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Khesed Wellness
LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.
We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.
(972) 544-4168 View (972) 544-4168
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Denver Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
Denver Wellness Counseling is accepting new EMDR clients. We work collaboratively with each client to help them heal from emotional wounds, engage more fully in the present, and work towards building a brighter future. We specialize in treating those who are struggling with trauma, complex-trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship/family problems, and overall life stress. Our approach assists clients in managing present day symptoms, earning secure attachment, and healing emotional wounds through EMDR treatment.
Denver Wellness Counseling is accepting new EMDR clients. We work collaboratively with each client to help them heal from emotional wounds, engage more fully in the present, and work towards building a brighter future. We specialize in treating those who are struggling with trauma, complex-trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship/family problems, and overall life stress. Our approach assists clients in managing present day symptoms, earning secure attachment, and healing emotional wounds through EMDR treatment.
(720) 740-0512 View (720) 740-0512
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Focal Point Art Therapy + Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
Are you alive, but not fully living? Do you depend on things you look forward to but dread others, without a sense of sustained contentment and meaning? Sometimes we feel a lack of core vitality when we are not guided by our values. Some build their whole lives on "should's", (eg. should be a manager, have kids, etc), expectations that reflect cultural priorities, without getting to know themselves enough to center their own unique passions, large and small. I will help you identify & center your core values, so that you can make practical changes to your lifestyle to reflect those values and relax into a life of meaning & joy.
Are you alive, but not fully living? Do you depend on things you look forward to but dread others, without a sense of sustained contentment and meaning? Sometimes we feel a lack of core vitality when we are not guided by our values. Some build their whole lives on "should's", (eg. should be a manager, have kids, etc), expectations that reflect cultural priorities, without getting to know themselves enough to center their own unique passions, large and small. I will help you identify & center your core values, so that you can make practical changes to your lifestyle to reflect those values and relax into a life of meaning & joy.
(720) 336-5852 View (720) 336-5852
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Alyssandra Livingston-Shelburne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
Has your child has started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and can help them gain confidence and explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. I strive to build a therapeutic egalitarian relationship where we work together in order to help resolve the issues you and your family could be struggling with.
Has your child has started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and can help them gain confidence and explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. I strive to build a therapeutic egalitarian relationship where we work together in order to help resolve the issues you and your family could be struggling with.
(855) 910-9401 View (855) 910-9401
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Emily Fisher
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
The start of something new is filled with excitement, fear, hesitation, and a variety of other emotions that can influence whether we try again the next day. Therapy is no different. Whether it's beginning again, beginning anew, or simply beginning somewhere, the idea of therapy may stir up unfamiliar feelings. But when our emotions and relationships are a source of pain rather than support, we are left wondering if and how things can change. Seeing a therapist takes courage and you have taken the first step towards this change. My specialties include relationship counseling, boundaries, care takers, grief, anxiety, & depression.
The start of something new is filled with excitement, fear, hesitation, and a variety of other emotions that can influence whether we try again the next day. Therapy is no different. Whether it's beginning again, beginning anew, or simply beginning somewhere, the idea of therapy may stir up unfamiliar feelings. But when our emotions and relationships are a source of pain rather than support, we are left wondering if and how things can change. Seeing a therapist takes courage and you have taken the first step towards this change. My specialties include relationship counseling, boundaries, care takers, grief, anxiety, & depression.
(720) 408-3757 View (720) 408-3757
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Amanda Sweetbark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
You’re someone who has been relying on changing your body to change your life, overthinking every thought or feeling you have, fearing that if you don’t get in control that you will fall apart at any second. And even after all this time and effort, you still find yourself unable to find relief, feeling frustrated for not feeling different, despite trying everything. But you’re here because something has got to give. You’re ready to try something new to finally heal your relationship with yourself, your body, and food. Most importantly, you’re ready to find hope, lasting relief, and leave chaos behind. I want to help you get there.
You’re someone who has been relying on changing your body to change your life, overthinking every thought or feeling you have, fearing that if you don’t get in control that you will fall apart at any second. And even after all this time and effort, you still find yourself unable to find relief, feeling frustrated for not feeling different, despite trying everything. But you’re here because something has got to give. You’re ready to try something new to finally heal your relationship with yourself, your body, and food. Most importantly, you’re ready to find hope, lasting relief, and leave chaos behind. I want to help you get there.
(720) 753-5071 View (720) 753-5071
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FreedomChoice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
We provide either in person or telehealth sessions for clients dealing with all kinds of challenges going on in their lives. We have Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors spread out over metro Denver to Fort Collins Colorado.
We provide either in person or telehealth sessions for clients dealing with all kinds of challenges going on in their lives. We have Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors spread out over metro Denver to Fort Collins Colorado.
(720) 815-9004 View (720) 815-9004
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Emily Bretl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
We are all becoming. Becoming more confident, more weighed down by the stressors of life and our relationships, more independent, and more unsure of our identity or place in the world. And the most confusing part: all of those ‘becomings’ are happening at the same time. How are we able to celebrate the joys in our worlds while feeling tied to pressures that are both external to us and internal, hitting close to vulnerable wounds? Welcome to Becoming Therapy Services. By engaging in open and collaborative dialogue, we will use tools to help discover the stories that deserve a voice and parts of you that exist beyond the surface.
We are all becoming. Becoming more confident, more weighed down by the stressors of life and our relationships, more independent, and more unsure of our identity or place in the world. And the most confusing part: all of those ‘becomings’ are happening at the same time. How are we able to celebrate the joys in our worlds while feeling tied to pressures that are both external to us and internal, hitting close to vulnerable wounds? Welcome to Becoming Therapy Services. By engaging in open and collaborative dialogue, we will use tools to help discover the stories that deserve a voice and parts of you that exist beyond the surface.
(720) 815-9541 View (720) 815-9541

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Raegan Grant
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist who works with young adults struggling to manage the impact of trauma – anxiety, depression, social and mental isolation, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts and ideation, dissociation from the body, difficulty with school, etc.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist who works with young adults struggling to manage the impact of trauma – anxiety, depression, social and mental isolation, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts and ideation, dissociation from the body, difficulty with school, etc.
(720) 704-3347 View (720) 704-3347
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Lola & Me Therapy LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
I specialize in clients who are challenged by: Thoughts of suicide or chronic suicidality, Processing PTSD (i.
We help individuals learn new tools, process life’s challenges, and work to meet your therapeutic goals in a safe and brave space through therapy! Life is hard and sometimes we just need a sounding board or some new tools for our tool belt (that we will actually use). Some nonjudgmental support paired with golden retriever cuddles is what we are here to do! My main goal is to provide an authentic, nonjudgmental, brave, and safe space to work through life's struggles. We are focused on helping you achieve your goals and challenge you to grow how you see fit!
I specialize in clients who are challenged by: Thoughts of suicide or chronic suicidality, Processing PTSD (i.
We help individuals learn new tools, process life’s challenges, and work to meet your therapeutic goals in a safe and brave space through therapy! Life is hard and sometimes we just need a sounding board or some new tools for our tool belt (that we will actually use). Some nonjudgmental support paired with golden retriever cuddles is what we are here to do! My main goal is to provide an authentic, nonjudgmental, brave, and safe space to work through life's struggles. We are focused on helping you achieve your goals and challenge you to grow how you see fit!
(720) 664-5975 View (720) 664-5975
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Jeremy Kyle Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80033  (Online Only)
Additionally, I have training in complex trauma, co-occurring mental health and drug addictions, personality disorders, suicide ideation, anxiety, PTSD, depression, marginalization, diversity, sexuality, and gender identification.
As a passionate trauma therapist, I believe that everyone possesses inner strength. Sometimes, we may need help to find our resilience. My goal is to help you find that path forward. Trauma can make you feel stuck and convince you that you are powerless. There may even be comfort in feeling helpless. But I am here to tell you that you can overcome suffering, manage your pain, and navigate through grief. As a trauma survivor, my personal experience sets me apart from others. This is my opportunity to give back. With a practical and real approach, I can support you during this difficult time. All is not lost. Give me a call.
Additionally, I have training in complex trauma, co-occurring mental health and drug addictions, personality disorders, suicide ideation, anxiety, PTSD, depression, marginalization, diversity, sexuality, and gender identification.
As a passionate trauma therapist, I believe that everyone possesses inner strength. Sometimes, we may need help to find our resilience. My goal is to help you find that path forward. Trauma can make you feel stuck and convince you that you are powerless. There may even be comfort in feeling helpless. But I am here to tell you that you can overcome suffering, manage your pain, and navigate through grief. As a trauma survivor, my personal experience sets me apart from others. This is my opportunity to give back. With a practical and real approach, I can support you during this difficult time. All is not lost. Give me a call.
(720) 802-2042 View (720) 802-2042
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Rick Hipp (Evening And Weekend Sessions)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226
I am an evenings and weekends Therapist with more than 15 years of experience working within culturally diverse groups to provide person-centered and cognitive behavioral mental health therapies (CBT). Groups I’ve worked with include individuals with excessive stress and challenges of life, severely and persistently mentally ill, individuals in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, individuals with personality and substance use disorders, medically challenged, in chronic pain, adults, children, adolescents, elderly, LGBTQIA+, VA, active military, developmentally delayed, forensic and incarcerated. Website: www.thebelmartherapist.com
I am an evenings and weekends Therapist with more than 15 years of experience working within culturally diverse groups to provide person-centered and cognitive behavioral mental health therapies (CBT). Groups I’ve worked with include individuals with excessive stress and challenges of life, severely and persistently mentally ill, individuals in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, individuals with personality and substance use disorders, medically challenged, in chronic pain, adults, children, adolescents, elderly, LGBTQIA+, VA, active military, developmentally delayed, forensic and incarcerated. Website: www.thebelmartherapist.com
(720) 597-8304 View (720) 597-8304
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Anna Rebecca Quinn (Kujawa)
Counselor, LPC, RPT, IRT
Verified Verified
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic specialties are too many to list here, but a short list is: couples counseling, Relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, spirituality, career transitions, transgender transitioning, trauma, LGBTQ, life transitions, teen suicide prevention, and health and wellness,.
My name is Anna Rebecca Quinn, (formerly Kujawa), and I am a holistic psychotherapist. I am a therapist who sees you as a whole person comprised of a body, mind, and spirit, and I include all parts of you in your healing journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of 25 years, a Registered Play Therapist, and a certified Imago Relationship Therapist. My client base these days is comprised mostly of individuals, couples, teens, and elders. I don't currently have a play therapy office to do play therapy for kids, but as a kids therapist of many years, I can be of great service to parents or caregivers who need parenting support.
My therapeutic specialties are too many to list here, but a short list is: couples counseling, Relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, spirituality, career transitions, transgender transitioning, trauma, LGBTQ, life transitions, teen suicide prevention, and health and wellness,.
My name is Anna Rebecca Quinn, (formerly Kujawa), and I am a holistic psychotherapist. I am a therapist who sees you as a whole person comprised of a body, mind, and spirit, and I include all parts of you in your healing journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of 25 years, a Registered Play Therapist, and a certified Imago Relationship Therapist. My client base these days is comprised mostly of individuals, couples, teens, and elders. I don't currently have a play therapy office to do play therapy for kids, but as a kids therapist of many years, I can be of great service to parents or caregivers who need parenting support.
(303) 720-7974 View (303) 720-7974
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Blake Helton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80215
I have experience in working with couples, addiction, OCD, PTSD and trauma, sobriety management, suicidal clients, incarceration, dissociation, and personality disorders.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Struggling to process real life? Maybe there is a barrier that is stopping you from your full potential? I strive to provide a person-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you as the individual are the expert in your own life. I aim to help others process their emotions and other difficulties that they may have going on in their life.
I have experience in working with couples, addiction, OCD, PTSD and trauma, sobriety management, suicidal clients, incarceration, dissociation, and personality disorders.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Struggling to process real life? Maybe there is a barrier that is stopping you from your full potential? I strive to provide a person-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you as the individual are the expert in your own life. I aim to help others process their emotions and other difficulties that they may have going on in their life.
(303) 622-3461 View (303) 622-3461
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Nicole Dunas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80204
I've worked with individuals experiencing addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship/marital issues, grief, attachment issues, suicidal ideation, physical/sexual abuse and mental illness.
Creating a safe environment is where I begin. I see therapy as a collaborative process that can lead you toward a greater capacity for self-awareness, trust, clarity, a sense of meaning and freedom. Life gives us surprising obstacles, which can make us feel stuck, depressed, alone or scared. With therapeutic presence, creativity and guidance, we can change our relationship to obstacles and transform. Our darkest point may mark the moment we realize we want to change. I use yoga and creative writing in my practice, and have training in mindfulness/somatic approaches, gestalt therapy, family systems, DBT, & depth psychology.
I've worked with individuals experiencing addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship/marital issues, grief, attachment issues, suicidal ideation, physical/sexual abuse and mental illness.
Creating a safe environment is where I begin. I see therapy as a collaborative process that can lead you toward a greater capacity for self-awareness, trust, clarity, a sense of meaning and freedom. Life gives us surprising obstacles, which can make us feel stuck, depressed, alone or scared. With therapeutic presence, creativity and guidance, we can change our relationship to obstacles and transform. Our darkest point may mark the moment we realize we want to change. I use yoga and creative writing in my practice, and have training in mindfulness/somatic approaches, gestalt therapy, family systems, DBT, & depth psychology.
(720) 613-6799 View (720) 613-6799
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Darby Kolo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80214  (Online Only)
Change is not linear. I have come to understand the numerous challenges in life that can make you feel as if you have gone nowhere. The anxiety that sets in is alarming and the depression that may later consume you feels debilitating. However, my work has also taught my the impact we often have on our own suffering: how we often jump to "I can't" instead of "I can try." We have all found ourselves deep in self-doubt, feeling stuck in the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Are you hoping to see how change and success can become more linear overtime? My approach can help you get there.
Change is not linear. I have come to understand the numerous challenges in life that can make you feel as if you have gone nowhere. The anxiety that sets in is alarming and the depression that may later consume you feels debilitating. However, my work has also taught my the impact we often have on our own suffering: how we often jump to "I can't" instead of "I can try." We have all found ourselves deep in self-doubt, feeling stuck in the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Are you hoping to see how change and success can become more linear overtime? My approach can help you get there.
(720) 704-1647 View (720) 704-1647
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Brett Rein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, families and couples and can help with the following areas: family dynamics/divorce, trauma, school/work struggles, relationships, caregivers (compassion fatigue), body image, self-worth, career exploration, and athletics/performance mindset. Let’s work together to create a new narrative for your life and get you back on the path you were always meant to be on.
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, families and couples and can help with the following areas: family dynamics/divorce, trauma, school/work struggles, relationships, caregivers (compassion fatigue), body image, self-worth, career exploration, and athletics/performance mindset. Let’s work together to create a new narrative for your life and get you back on the path you were always meant to be on.
(720) 704-3435 View (720) 704-3435
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Fiona Crounin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211  (Online Only)
Do you have things you've been afraid to tell anyone, including a therapist? Do you have "dark thoughts," and maybe you just want it all to stop? You've endured trauma, pain, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or maybe you made some bad choices. You're afraid of being judged, rejected, or your therapist not being able to handle your "stuff". Therapy should be a safe place where you can be your genuine self, and talk about whatever is weighing you down. You deserve a therapist who will listen to and support you with empathy, compassion, and without judgment.
Do you have things you've been afraid to tell anyone, including a therapist? Do you have "dark thoughts," and maybe you just want it all to stop? You've endured trauma, pain, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or maybe you made some bad choices. You're afraid of being judged, rejected, or your therapist not being able to handle your "stuff". Therapy should be a safe place where you can be your genuine self, and talk about whatever is weighing you down. You deserve a therapist who will listen to and support you with empathy, compassion, and without judgment.
(512) 488-3571 View (512) 488-3571
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Rain Bondy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80033
Being a human is rough. I won’t pretend to know where you’re at right now but I’d really like to hear your story. In my work I emphasize individualized care and self determination that puts you at the helm. I primarily work with individuals who find themselves at a crossroads and are looking for empathic support and guidance. I also provide animal assisted therapy and emotional support animal (ESA) consultation. My focus is on creating and holding a space for you to reflect, learn, and grow in whatever direction you choose. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, reach out to set up a time to chat and see if we’re a good match!
Being a human is rough. I won’t pretend to know where you’re at right now but I’d really like to hear your story. In my work I emphasize individualized care and self determination that puts you at the helm. I primarily work with individuals who find themselves at a crossroads and are looking for empathic support and guidance. I also provide animal assisted therapy and emotional support animal (ESA) consultation. My focus is on creating and holding a space for you to reflect, learn, and grow in whatever direction you choose. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, reach out to set up a time to chat and see if we’re a good match!
(720) 307-3471 View (720) 307-3471
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Meagan W Geurts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that therapy can be helpful throughout many transitions, challenges and life events. Whether you're seeking therapy for the first time or returning to therapy, I believe that you have the capacity to make the changes you seek in life and I welcome the opportunity to work with you to help facilitate change. My approach is mind-body focused and I believe the answers to your healing are within you. Through the safety of our relationship, we can build capacity within the body for long term healing. This mind-body practice is closely related to my ongoing training in Somatic Experiencing®.
I believe that therapy can be helpful throughout many transitions, challenges and life events. Whether you're seeking therapy for the first time or returning to therapy, I believe that you have the capacity to make the changes you seek in life and I welcome the opportunity to work with you to help facilitate change. My approach is mind-body focused and I believe the answers to your healing are within you. Through the safety of our relationship, we can build capacity within the body for long term healing. This mind-body practice is closely related to my ongoing training in Somatic Experiencing®.
(720) 804-0998 View (720) 804-0998

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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.