Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Sandy, UT
Riley Individual, Family, and Marriage Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sandy, UT 84070
Fred Riley has spent the last 20 years in practice specializing in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Trauma, and Complex PTSD for individuals who have experienced sexual, physical, emotional, and other forms of trauma. In addition he is commissioned in Utah and Nevada as an Expert Witness and Court Appointed therapist for Catastrophic PTSD cases. Fred is sought after for his reputation as a no nonsense, straightforward therapist unlike any other experience you may have ever had. He is known as the "go to" therapist for individuals who have found other experiences with counseling to be unsuccessful.
Fred Riley has spent the last 20 years in practice specializing in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Trauma, and Complex PTSD for individuals who have experienced sexual, physical, emotional, and other forms of trauma. In addition he is commissioned in Utah and Nevada as an Expert Witness and Court Appointed therapist for Catastrophic PTSD cases. Fred is sought after for his reputation as a no nonsense, straightforward therapist unlike any other experience you may have ever had. He is known as the "go to" therapist for individuals who have found other experiences with counseling to be unsuccessful.
As a former crisis worker I am uniquely comfortable with suicidal thoughts and helping folks stabilize and begin healing.
I promote self reflection, safety, emotional wellness, and when it fits, laughter and fun. My work is person centered and trauma informed. I tailor treatment to each family or individual. I am trained in Internal Family Systems through the IFS Institute, EMDR, TF-CBT, and Gottman. I often use creative and expressive play therapies with children.
As a former crisis worker I am uniquely comfortable with suicidal thoughts and helping folks stabilize and begin healing.
I promote self reflection, safety, emotional wellness, and when it fits, laughter and fun. My work is person centered and trauma informed. I tailor treatment to each family or individual. I am trained in Internal Family Systems through the IFS Institute, EMDR, TF-CBT, and Gottman. I often use creative and expressive play therapies with children.
I work with substance use, acute mental health, suicidal ideation, self harm, sexual, physical, emotional and financial abuse.
Sometimes we know we want something to change, but we just don’t know how to get there. I know that feeling, and I also know how hard it can be to reach out for help. If you’re here looking for support, that in itself takes courage. I believe in collaboration, empowerment, and a strengths-based approach. I’ll sit with you through the difficult stuff, gently challenge you when needed, and support you as we find a path forward. I work with all ages, genders, and backgrounds, with a special interest in teens, families, and those impacted by interpersonal violence, including domestic and sexual violence.
I work with substance use, acute mental health, suicidal ideation, self harm, sexual, physical, emotional and financial abuse.
Sometimes we know we want something to change, but we just don’t know how to get there. I know that feeling, and I also know how hard it can be to reach out for help. If you’re here looking for support, that in itself takes courage. I believe in collaboration, empowerment, and a strengths-based approach. I’ll sit with you through the difficult stuff, gently challenge you when needed, and support you as we find a path forward. I work with all ages, genders, and backgrounds, with a special interest in teens, families, and those impacted by interpersonal violence, including domestic and sexual violence.
My professional experience has provided me with the skills and disposition necessary to aid persons struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, suicidal ideation and other mental health concerns commonly experienced by individuals aged 12 and up.
As a former suicidal teen, I specialize in working with teens and young adults who struggle with suicidal ideation. Working with me, you can expect to feel heard and understood. Together we will practice tolerating discomfort and trying hard things. Each week you can expect to leave with concrete action steps to practice on the way to achieving your goals.
My professional experience has provided me with the skills and disposition necessary to aid persons struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, suicidal ideation and other mental health concerns commonly experienced by individuals aged 12 and up.
As a former suicidal teen, I specialize in working with teens and young adults who struggle with suicidal ideation. Working with me, you can expect to feel heard and understood. Together we will practice tolerating discomfort and trying hard things. Each week you can expect to leave with concrete action steps to practice on the way to achieving your goals.
I am passionate about holding a safe space for my clients as they process life's challenges. I work with individuals navigating faith/existential crises, trauma, life transitions, men's issues, substance use, depression, and anxiety, as well as athletes. I see clients ages 10+, adolescents, and adults. I also specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I take a relational approach to therapy and seek to collaborate with my clients on their goals. My approach is trauma-informed and evidence-based, which means I prioritize understanding and integrating your personal history into sessions.
I am passionate about holding a safe space for my clients as they process life's challenges. I work with individuals navigating faith/existential crises, trauma, life transitions, men's issues, substance use, depression, and anxiety, as well as athletes. I see clients ages 10+, adolescents, and adults. I also specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I take a relational approach to therapy and seek to collaborate with my clients on their goals. My approach is trauma-informed and evidence-based, which means I prioritize understanding and integrating your personal history into sessions.
Realizing you need help is one thing, but actually asking for it? That’s where the real superpower comes in. We all go through stuff, whether it's issues with your parents, school, family, spouse, work, or just life in general. As a therapist, I get to help you know yourself better, tackle those challenges, and help you pick up some tools to handle whatever comes your way. I started my career as a mentor, working with foster kids in kindergarten through seniors in high school. I helped them navigate school, the challenges of being a kid in foster care, working through feelings of anger, frustration, and other challenges.
Realizing you need help is one thing, but actually asking for it? That’s where the real superpower comes in. We all go through stuff, whether it's issues with your parents, school, family, spouse, work, or just life in general. As a therapist, I get to help you know yourself better, tackle those challenges, and help you pick up some tools to handle whatever comes your way. I started my career as a mentor, working with foster kids in kindergarten through seniors in high school. I helped them navigate school, the challenges of being a kid in foster care, working through feelings of anger, frustration, and other challenges.
As an LMFT, CCTP, and Somatic Trauma Therapies Practitioner, I am dedicated to assisting clients with improving relational dynamics and healing from wounds that may be interfering with their desired connections, including to themselves. I most frequently work with clients in distress, experiencing ADHD and ASD criteria, trauma/PTSD, and high conflict couples. I am passionate about remediating trauma, the importance of intergenerational family patterns, and maintaining a holistic and systemic overview of both personal and family functioning by drawing from Family Systems, IFS, EMDR, DBT, and Somatic Theories and Modalities.
As an LMFT, CCTP, and Somatic Trauma Therapies Practitioner, I am dedicated to assisting clients with improving relational dynamics and healing from wounds that may be interfering with their desired connections, including to themselves. I most frequently work with clients in distress, experiencing ADHD and ASD criteria, trauma/PTSD, and high conflict couples. I am passionate about remediating trauma, the importance of intergenerational family patterns, and maintaining a holistic and systemic overview of both personal and family functioning by drawing from Family Systems, IFS, EMDR, DBT, and Somatic Theories and Modalities.
We offer evening and weekend availability and are a team of experienced therapists with 1–26 years of clinical work. Our practice specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—one of the most well-researched and effective approaches for individuals and couples. Our founder, Dani, is EFT-certified and has received recognition for best in marital and family therapy while with the EFT Clinic. Roots and Wings Family Therapy just received top 5 clinics in Lehi after only 18 months of being open.
We offer evening and weekend availability and are a team of experienced therapists with 1–26 years of clinical work. Our practice specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—one of the most well-researched and effective approaches for individuals and couples. Our founder, Dani, is EFT-certified and has received recognition for best in marital and family therapy while with the EFT Clinic. Roots and Wings Family Therapy just received top 5 clinics in Lehi after only 18 months of being open.
Are you feeling alone, insecure, helpless or unable to connect with your partner? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? These experiences can be hard to manage, especially without support. I want you to know there is hope and I am passionate about helping my clients move through the pain they are experiencing so they can unbury what truly gives them meaning and direction in their lives.
Are you feeling alone, insecure, helpless or unable to connect with your partner? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? These experiences can be hard to manage, especially without support. I want you to know there is hope and I am passionate about helping my clients move through the pain they are experiencing so they can unbury what truly gives them meaning and direction in their lives.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but the healing and growth it brings are worth the effort. You are in the right place to begin your journey. I work with individuals, couples, and families who want tailored treatment, support, and guidance to navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve goals that honor both themselves and the people they love. I am not a passive listener. I engage with you so we make real progress on personal and relational aims. With the right therapy and your commitment, we develop the skills to overcome this season, create lasting change, and move toward your dreams.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but the healing and growth it brings are worth the effort. You are in the right place to begin your journey. I work with individuals, couples, and families who want tailored treatment, support, and guidance to navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve goals that honor both themselves and the people they love. I am not a passive listener. I engage with you so we make real progress on personal and relational aims. With the right therapy and your commitment, we develop the skills to overcome this season, create lasting change, and move toward your dreams.
Many of my clients feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, challenging relationship dynamics, and feeling disconnected. Navigating clients through changing core childhood beliefs about themselves, others, and the world is the cornerstone of my practice. By rewriting these foundational narratives, you can experience a profound transformation in your sense of belonging and in your relationship dynamics.
Many of my clients feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, challenging relationship dynamics, and feeling disconnected. Navigating clients through changing core childhood beliefs about themselves, others, and the world is the cornerstone of my practice. By rewriting these foundational narratives, you can experience a profound transformation in your sense of belonging and in your relationship dynamics.
Asking for help is tough whether it is for you or someone you love, but it can be worth it. I have been a therapist for over 10 + years, and hope I can help you find some relief. I specialize in all types of traumas, both “Little t” and “Big T” traumas (i.e. family or origins, bullying, chronic health, divorce, adjustment issues, life change, to all types of abuse and harm), PTSD, depression, addiction, and anxiety. I work with individuals, families, couples, the LGTBQIA+ community, first responders/military, and ages 4-76+ years old. As your therapist, we can do work together to grow and heal.
Asking for help is tough whether it is for you or someone you love, but it can be worth it. I have been a therapist for over 10 + years, and hope I can help you find some relief. I specialize in all types of traumas, both “Little t” and “Big T” traumas (i.e. family or origins, bullying, chronic health, divorce, adjustment issues, life change, to all types of abuse and harm), PTSD, depression, addiction, and anxiety. I work with individuals, families, couples, the LGTBQIA+ community, first responders/military, and ages 4-76+ years old. As your therapist, we can do work together to grow and heal.
I love helping clients of all ages in their journey of self exploration and progression. As a therapist, I have witnessed people grow and heal through experiencing the power of a therapeutic relationship that is authentic, compassionate, and caring. The therapy room is a space of vulnerability, and I do all that I can to ensure you are seen, heard, and validated in your experience as we work together.
I love helping clients of all ages in their journey of self exploration and progression. As a therapist, I have witnessed people grow and heal through experiencing the power of a therapeutic relationship that is authentic, compassionate, and caring. The therapy room is a space of vulnerability, and I do all that I can to ensure you are seen, heard, and validated in your experience as we work together.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, and grief and loss. Unlike many therapists I don’t just want to listen but help get to the root cause of what is making life difficult. One way I do that is by helping you understand your emotions and working on underlying self-worth issues. Most of our problems stem from denying our real feelings which leads to core social, emotional, and spiritual needs that go unmet. I truly believe that identifying these needs and acting on them is the key to individual happiness and fulfilling relationships.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, and grief and loss. Unlike many therapists I don’t just want to listen but help get to the root cause of what is making life difficult. One way I do that is by helping you understand your emotions and working on underlying self-worth issues. Most of our problems stem from denying our real feelings which leads to core social, emotional, and spiritual needs that go unmet. I truly believe that identifying these needs and acting on them is the key to individual happiness and fulfilling relationships.
Imagine feeling more confident navigating life's challenges and creating calmer, more connected relationships. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or a difficult season of life, you'll have a supportive space here to face it. If your child is experiencing big emotions, anger, sadness, or anxiety, they'll have a place where they can feel understood while learning healthy ways to cope & grow. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "How did I get here? You are not the only one. Together, we'll identify the patterns keeping you stuck and realign to where you want to be.
Imagine feeling more confident navigating life's challenges and creating calmer, more connected relationships. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or a difficult season of life, you'll have a supportive space here to face it. If your child is experiencing big emotions, anger, sadness, or anxiety, they'll have a place where they can feel understood while learning healthy ways to cope & grow. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "How did I get here? You are not the only one. Together, we'll identify the patterns keeping you stuck and realign to where you want to be.
As a therapist serving Sandy, Utah and the surrounding Salt Lake County communities, I’m committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can openly explore life’s challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, and my approach blends empathy with evidence-based practices to ensure you feel supported and understood. Together, we’ll clarify your concerns, set meaningful goals, and create a personalized plan to improve your emotional well-being.
As a therapist serving Sandy, Utah and the surrounding Salt Lake County communities, I’m committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can openly explore life’s challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, and my approach blends empathy with evidence-based practices to ensure you feel supported and understood. Together, we’ll clarify your concerns, set meaningful goals, and create a personalized plan to improve your emotional well-being.
I have been working with individuals, couples, families, and children for over 20 years. I primarily use a collaborative, strength-based approach to individual, family and couples' therapy, play therapy with children, and when working with diverse populations. I believe that the majority of people have an internal desire and wisdom that directs them toward healing and changing for the better. Similar to our bodies, the brain naturally knows how to heal given the right conditions. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help people tap into the resiliency of the human spirit.
I have been working with individuals, couples, families, and children for over 20 years. I primarily use a collaborative, strength-based approach to individual, family and couples' therapy, play therapy with children, and when working with diverse populations. I believe that the majority of people have an internal desire and wisdom that directs them toward healing and changing for the better. Similar to our bodies, the brain naturally knows how to heal given the right conditions. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help people tap into the resiliency of the human spirit.
Shawna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. With a focus on helping individuals, couples, and families build skills and find stability, Shawna is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment. She connects with clients who have had a hard time finding a provider to trust; with hard mental health concerns like ADHD, BiPolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depressive disorder, and Trauma.
Shawna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. With a focus on helping individuals, couples, and families build skills and find stability, Shawna is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment. She connects with clients who have had a hard time finding a provider to trust; with hard mental health concerns like ADHD, BiPolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depressive disorder, and Trauma.
I work with teenagers and adults to help them find inner strength and resources to navigate life's challenges, increase autonomy, and find joy and meaning in their lives despite hardship.
I work with teenagers and adults to help them find inner strength and resources to navigate life's challenges, increase autonomy, and find joy and meaning in their lives despite hardship.
My ideal clients are those attempting to navigate the winding path back to themselves. Trauma, pain, grief, and more can all get in between us and the lives we're living. I want to work with activists, changemakers, and those who have become disenchanted with the status quo.
My ideal clients are those attempting to navigate the winding path back to themselves. Trauma, pain, grief, and more can all get in between us and the lives we're living. I want to work with activists, changemakers, and those who have become disenchanted with the status quo.
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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.