Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Kirkland, WA
I’m a licensed therapist who works with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Many of the people who come to therapy with me feel overwhelmed, stuck in difficult patterns, or unsure how to move forward in their relationships or personal lives. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin creating meaningful change.
I’m a licensed therapist who works with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Many of the people who come to therapy with me feel overwhelmed, stuck in difficult patterns, or unsure how to move forward in their relationships or personal lives. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin creating meaningful change.
My name is Noah Wills, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington. I am accepting new clients starting June 2026.
You are insightful, driven, and care deeply—but lately, you feel exhausted. Whether you are navigating career pressures, academic demands, relationship stress, or a major life transition, you don't just need a band-aid. You are looking for a safe space to breathe and actionable tools to create meaningful, lasting change.
My name is Noah Wills, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington. I am accepting new clients starting June 2026.
You are insightful, driven, and care deeply—but lately, you feel exhausted. Whether you are navigating career pressures, academic demands, relationship stress, or a major life transition, you don't just need a band-aid. You are looking for a safe space to breathe and actionable tools to create meaningful, lasting change.
For Individuals: Are you feeling overwhelmed, preoccupied or emotional for no reason? Are you struggling in your relationships or experiencing divorce? Dr. Ellen McMahon can help you meet life's challenges as you explore how past experiences, thought patterns, and other challenges influence your internal beliefs and relationships in the here and now. She provides a compassionate, safe environment for you to share your stories and she utilizes multiple therapy interventions that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships depending on your unique needs.
For Individuals: Are you feeling overwhelmed, preoccupied or emotional for no reason? Are you struggling in your relationships or experiencing divorce? Dr. Ellen McMahon can help you meet life's challenges as you explore how past experiences, thought patterns, and other challenges influence your internal beliefs and relationships in the here and now. She provides a compassionate, safe environment for you to share your stories and she utilizes multiple therapy interventions that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships depending on your unique needs.
My work as a therapist is rooted in helping clients identify and understand the relational, cognitive, and emotional patterns that shape their mental health and day-to-day functioning. I view therapy as both a reflective and active process: one that increases insight, builds emotional regulation skills, and strengthens your capacity to respond to life with intention rather than reactivity. At the core of this work is developing a more compassionate and coherent relationship with yourself.
My work as a therapist is rooted in helping clients identify and understand the relational, cognitive, and emotional patterns that shape their mental health and day-to-day functioning. I view therapy as both a reflective and active process: one that increases insight, builds emotional regulation skills, and strengthens your capacity to respond to life with intention rather than reactivity. At the core of this work is developing a more compassionate and coherent relationship with yourself.
I have helped my clients overcome a lack of motivation, problems in school, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation and self-harm and relationship issues among other things.
Hello! I’m glad you’re here. If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re struggling. You are not alone. My way of coping with a challenging adolescent experience was to set a rigid trajectory that left no room for self-exploration. This led me down a career path that I did not enjoy, and I wasted years grappling with this truth.
Then, therapy changed my life! I learned the flexibility of mind to acknowledge what wasn’t working, and I finally gave myself permission to make a change. Soon after, I found my calling as a licensed mental health counselor working with teens and young adults.
I have helped my clients overcome a lack of motivation, problems in school, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation and self-harm and relationship issues among other things.
Hello! I’m glad you’re here. If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re struggling. You are not alone. My way of coping with a challenging adolescent experience was to set a rigid trajectory that left no room for self-exploration. This led me down a career path that I did not enjoy, and I wasted years grappling with this truth.
Then, therapy changed my life! I learned the flexibility of mind to acknowledge what wasn’t working, and I finally gave myself permission to make a change. Soon after, I found my calling as a licensed mental health counselor working with teens and young adults.
Perhaps you've received a life-altering diagnosis, are struggling to navigate the medical system, or are adjusting to life with a chronic condition or disability. You may feel grief, anger, overwhelm, or a deep sense of loss in this new reality. I support people with disabilities, with a specialization in blind and low vision clients, chronic illnesses (such as POTS and hEDS), and the queer community. I also work with eating disorders, and I'm a Health at Every Size and anti-diet culture aligned. My approach is grounded in empowerment, identity, and accessibility.
Perhaps you've received a life-altering diagnosis, are struggling to navigate the medical system, or are adjusting to life with a chronic condition or disability. You may feel grief, anger, overwhelm, or a deep sense of loss in this new reality. I support people with disabilities, with a specialization in blind and low vision clients, chronic illnesses (such as POTS and hEDS), and the queer community. I also work with eating disorders, and I'm a Health at Every Size and anti-diet culture aligned. My approach is grounded in empowerment, identity, and accessibility.
My name is Meryl Henry and I offer counseling services to teen girls and their families in Kirkland, Washington. Adolescence is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming, and sometimes even scary for both you and your teen. Your teen is test-driving his or her self-perceptions, caught between the safety and fun of being a kid and the responsibility and freedom of being a grown-up. In therapy, your teen will learn to better communicate emotional needs, gain self-confidence, establish safe boundaries in both friendships and romantic relationships, and identify values and priorities.
My name is Meryl Henry and I offer counseling services to teen girls and their families in Kirkland, Washington. Adolescence is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming, and sometimes even scary for both you and your teen. Your teen is test-driving his or her self-perceptions, caught between the safety and fun of being a kid and the responsibility and freedom of being a grown-up. In therapy, your teen will learn to better communicate emotional needs, gain self-confidence, establish safe boundaries in both friendships and romantic relationships, and identify values and priorities.
Therapy is a safe, compassionate space where together we can dive into an exploration of yourself, what you want, and what may be getting in the way. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to make change in their lives.
I specialize in working with individuals looking to address attachment wounds, to enhance communication with loved ones, and address anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms. I enjoy working with individuals who are eager to break codependency patterns or perfectionism patterns and address people pleasing patterns that have developed in life.
Therapy is a safe, compassionate space where together we can dive into an exploration of yourself, what you want, and what may be getting in the way. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to make change in their lives.
I specialize in working with individuals looking to address attachment wounds, to enhance communication with loved ones, and address anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms. I enjoy working with individuals who are eager to break codependency patterns or perfectionism patterns and address people pleasing patterns that have developed in life.
Welcome! Many of my clients are navigating a world that wasn’t built with them in mind, and therapy becomes a space to explore who they are without shame, stigma, or the pressure to conform. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable being and discovering their full selves. I enjoy working with teens and adults, neurodivergent folks, and people exploring their relationship with food, movement, and body image- through a weight-neutral, fat liberation lens. I also support clients navigating major life transitions, substance abuse, feeling stuck, or trying to make sense of old patterns that no longer serve them.
Welcome! Many of my clients are navigating a world that wasn’t built with them in mind, and therapy becomes a space to explore who they are without shame, stigma, or the pressure to conform. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable being and discovering their full selves. I enjoy working with teens and adults, neurodivergent folks, and people exploring their relationship with food, movement, and body image- through a weight-neutral, fat liberation lens. I also support clients navigating major life transitions, substance abuse, feeling stuck, or trying to make sense of old patterns that no longer serve them.
I provide individual therapy to adults to address a variety of concerns and stressors. I believe in the importance of building a warm, therapeutic relationship in which you feel supported, understood, and challenged. I use a positive, interactive style of therapy to help you build on your strengths, improve coping skills, and make lasting change. I have specialized training working with anxiety disorders, PTSD, and recovery from trauma. I also enjoy working with clients to improve issues of depression, chronic pain/health concerns, stress, and relationship conflict.
I provide individual therapy to adults to address a variety of concerns and stressors. I believe in the importance of building a warm, therapeutic relationship in which you feel supported, understood, and challenged. I use a positive, interactive style of therapy to help you build on your strengths, improve coping skills, and make lasting change. I have specialized training working with anxiety disorders, PTSD, and recovery from trauma. I also enjoy working with clients to improve issues of depression, chronic pain/health concerns, stress, and relationship conflict.
I believe the that therapy is an opportunity to explore ones inner world, express feelings and concerns, heal from pain and suffering, and learn how to harness a more enriching and fulfilling life. I have worked with people from all backgrounds and walks of life and believe that we all have the possibility to improve our lives. Suffering is part of the shared human experience, but how we deal with our unique circumstances differentiates each one of us.
I believe the that therapy is an opportunity to explore ones inner world, express feelings and concerns, heal from pain and suffering, and learn how to harness a more enriching and fulfilling life. I have worked with people from all backgrounds and walks of life and believe that we all have the possibility to improve our lives. Suffering is part of the shared human experience, but how we deal with our unique circumstances differentiates each one of us.
My therapy practice specializes in mood disorders, working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Board Certified Executive Coach and specialize in business coaching and leadership development with an emphasis on Emotional Intelligence. Through a fun, collaborative relationship, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marital conflict, job stress, career and life transitions.
My therapy practice specializes in mood disorders, working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Board Certified Executive Coach and specialize in business coaching and leadership development with an emphasis on Emotional Intelligence. Through a fun, collaborative relationship, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marital conflict, job stress, career and life transitions.
Welcome! My name is Michelle, and I am so glad you're here. Trauma, neglect, and painful relationships can leave a lasting impact that shape the way you see yourself and the world. If you've been carrying pain that feels too heavy to hold on your own, you don't have to carry it alone.
Welcome! My name is Michelle, and I am so glad you're here. Trauma, neglect, and painful relationships can leave a lasting impact that shape the way you see yourself and the world. If you've been carrying pain that feels too heavy to hold on your own, you don't have to carry it alone.
It takes courage to seek help. Whether you are trying to make an important decision, facing a crisis, or in the middle of a major transition in your life, it makes sense to seek counsel. Something has shifted, and the coping strategies that used to carry you through are not quite holding the weight anymore.
My clients are adults who want to think carefully about what is happening to them and make meaningful choices about what comes next. You do not have to have the answers when you arrive. You need the space to slow down, hear yourself, and work through it with someone who is genuinely in your corner.
It takes courage to seek help. Whether you are trying to make an important decision, facing a crisis, or in the middle of a major transition in your life, it makes sense to seek counsel. Something has shifted, and the coping strategies that used to carry you through are not quite holding the weight anymore.
My clients are adults who want to think carefully about what is happening to them and make meaningful choices about what comes next. You do not have to have the answers when you arrive. You need the space to slow down, hear yourself, and work through it with someone who is genuinely in your corner.
Reaching out for support is an act of honoring your own needs, and I honor the intention and courage it takes to begin this process. I am honored to show up and be present with individuals and meet them where they are at. I find it profoundly meaningful to treat each moment in my time alongside people with care, intention, connection, and community in mind, these values inform the way I build therapeutic relationships and guide my work with individuals across the lifespan. As a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed counselor, I aim to create a space where each person feels understood, supported, and empowered in their identity.
Reaching out for support is an act of honoring your own needs, and I honor the intention and courage it takes to begin this process. I am honored to show up and be present with individuals and meet them where they are at. I find it profoundly meaningful to treat each moment in my time alongside people with care, intention, connection, and community in mind, these values inform the way I build therapeutic relationships and guide my work with individuals across the lifespan. As a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed counselor, I aim to create a space where each person feels understood, supported, and empowered in their identity.
Wilson Psychological Forensic Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, SUDP
Online Only
Wilson Psychological & Forensic Services, PLLC is a full-service mental health, forensics, and substance abuse practice servicing all counties in the Washington State, Houston, and Sugarland, Texas areas. We offer dual diagnosis/co-occurring mental health services for individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, mood, and substance abuse issues. We are approved examiners for the Board of Nursing (BON) and the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). We also provide DUI, court-ordered alcohol and substance abuse assessments, DOT SAP, immigration, and domestic violence (VAWA) evaluations and assessments.
Wilson Psychological & Forensic Services, PLLC is a full-service mental health, forensics, and substance abuse practice servicing all counties in the Washington State, Houston, and Sugarland, Texas areas. We offer dual diagnosis/co-occurring mental health services for individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, mood, and substance abuse issues. We are approved examiners for the Board of Nursing (BON) and the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). We also provide DUI, court-ordered alcohol and substance abuse assessments, DOT SAP, immigration, and domestic violence (VAWA) evaluations and assessments.
While engaging in therapy with me, we will be using a self-correcting model that focuses on getting in relationship with your internal system. We will move at the speed of trust. I aim to provide a space that is inviting and safe to help you begin to take a deeper look at some of the challenging situations you may be dealing with. As we develop a closer relationship with your inner system, we can begin to examine alternative perspectives that may be the key to achieving a more grounded and balanced way of living.
I have formalized training and experience in treating a variety of mental health conditions but specialize in:
While engaging in therapy with me, we will be using a self-correcting model that focuses on getting in relationship with your internal system. We will move at the speed of trust. I aim to provide a space that is inviting and safe to help you begin to take a deeper look at some of the challenging situations you may be dealing with. As we develop a closer relationship with your inner system, we can begin to examine alternative perspectives that may be the key to achieving a more grounded and balanced way of living.
I have formalized training and experience in treating a variety of mental health conditions but specialize in:
My preferred approach is a person-centered, strengths based approach that emphasizes a partnership between the client and therapist. Depending on the needs of each individual, I draw from cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and problem solving therapy. I enjoy being able to provide support and helping individuals learn coping skills that will help them throughout their lives. I enjoy working with a variety of populations and attending training classes and conferences to better support those populations, including the LGBTQ+ community.
My preferred approach is a person-centered, strengths based approach that emphasizes a partnership between the client and therapist. Depending on the needs of each individual, I draw from cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and problem solving therapy. I enjoy being able to provide support and helping individuals learn coping skills that will help them throughout their lives. I enjoy working with a variety of populations and attending training classes and conferences to better support those populations, including the LGBTQ+ community.
Therapy is a challenging process of self-discovery. It requires curiosity, honesty, vulnerability, persistence and courage. In this process I am looking to partner with individuals who are tired of feeling unsuccessful and out of place in their own life and who are ready to commit to their own healing. I am fully bi-lingual/bi-cultural, and bring to my practice the wealth and flavor of 25 years of many modalities and experience, working with people from around the world.
Therapy is a challenging process of self-discovery. It requires curiosity, honesty, vulnerability, persistence and courage. In this process I am looking to partner with individuals who are tired of feeling unsuccessful and out of place in their own life and who are ready to commit to their own healing. I am fully bi-lingual/bi-cultural, and bring to my practice the wealth and flavor of 25 years of many modalities and experience, working with people from around the world.
You probably know what you need to do, but something keeps getting in the way of doing it consistently. You may struggle with focus, follow through, or getting pulled into habits that take you off track. I work with men who feel stuck despite their potential and want to build more structure, discipline, and momentum in their lives. Our work focuses on taking action while also understanding what is underneath the patterns that keep you stuck, so the changes you make actually last.
You probably know what you need to do, but something keeps getting in the way of doing it consistently. You may struggle with focus, follow through, or getting pulled into habits that take you off track. I work with men who feel stuck despite their potential and want to build more structure, discipline, and momentum in their lives. Our work focuses on taking action while also understanding what is underneath the patterns that keep you stuck, so the changes you make actually last.
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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.