Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Seatac, WA
I am passionate about providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for people who are working to heal, move forward, and take control of their lives. Together I would like to cultivate a foundation to build from - understanding the what and why of symptoms, cultivating skills to manage and regulate, using somatic work to help connect the mind back to the body, and dislodging rules or belief systems that are no longer serving or sustainable.
I am passionate about providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for people who are working to heal, move forward, and take control of their lives. Together I would like to cultivate a foundation to build from - understanding the what and why of symptoms, cultivating skills to manage and regulate, using somatic work to help connect the mind back to the body, and dislodging rules or belief systems that are no longer serving or sustainable.
I am very passionate and committed to helping others overcome the hardships of life. During these times, changes are hard, uncomfortable, overwhelming, and stressful. Let me be real, I am no stranger to feeling stuck, lost, alone, and sad. Which is why I am here to show you how resilient you are, and you can and will persevere. I welcome you to a place where we work collaboratively to be in the present moment, fully committed to developing skills to improve symptoms related to life struggles. If you’ve experienced similar hardships, I would be delighted to help you in learning tips/tricks to understanding and managing your symptoms.
I am very passionate and committed to helping others overcome the hardships of life. During these times, changes are hard, uncomfortable, overwhelming, and stressful. Let me be real, I am no stranger to feeling stuck, lost, alone, and sad. Which is why I am here to show you how resilient you are, and you can and will persevere. I welcome you to a place where we work collaboratively to be in the present moment, fully committed to developing skills to improve symptoms related to life struggles. If you’ve experienced similar hardships, I would be delighted to help you in learning tips/tricks to understanding and managing your symptoms.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
Relationships are hard work. Navigating what you want from life while considering what your partner/partners may wish to do can be daunting. Having questions about your relationship? How about your sex life? Has the excitement of your relationship and sex life turned into a mundane list of chores to cross off? Wait ... what about passion!? Or Intimacy!? Or heaven forbid you might ask, "What if I want to try that new thing ...?" You are far from being alone with these thoughts. Most people ask these questions when they are in a relationship with others. That's why I am here: to help answer these questions in a supportive space.
Relationships are hard work. Navigating what you want from life while considering what your partner/partners may wish to do can be daunting. Having questions about your relationship? How about your sex life? Has the excitement of your relationship and sex life turned into a mundane list of chores to cross off? Wait ... what about passion!? Or Intimacy!? Or heaven forbid you might ask, "What if I want to try that new thing ...?" You are far from being alone with these thoughts. Most people ask these questions when they are in a relationship with others. That's why I am here: to help answer these questions in a supportive space.
Life is full of transitions, expected and unexpected, and this can be hard on individuals and families as a whole. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to help you cope, decrease emotional distress, and bring balance and meaning to your current situation. Being a therapist of color has equipped me to be sensitive, open and authentic to issues such as privilege, classism, oppression, racism, as they may relate to emotional pain and suffering. I believe that each person develops unique coping skills to deal with life’s stresses.
Life is full of transitions, expected and unexpected, and this can be hard on individuals and families as a whole. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to help you cope, decrease emotional distress, and bring balance and meaning to your current situation. Being a therapist of color has equipped me to be sensitive, open and authentic to issues such as privilege, classism, oppression, racism, as they may relate to emotional pain and suffering. I believe that each person develops unique coping skills to deal with life’s stresses.
It is difficult to deal with strong feelings of anger, guilt sadness, grief, fear, or worry on your own. At the same time, it can be extremely difficult to let others around you know when you need help. You may have even been told that you just need to "tough it out", and "deal with it" all on your own. I'm here to say that you don't have to. Managing difficult emotions is easier said than done when going through stressful situations such as losing a loved one, ending a relationship, or dealing with financial stress. I am here if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, and are tired of doing it alone.
It is difficult to deal with strong feelings of anger, guilt sadness, grief, fear, or worry on your own. At the same time, it can be extremely difficult to let others around you know when you need help. You may have even been told that you just need to "tough it out", and "deal with it" all on your own. I'm here to say that you don't have to. Managing difficult emotions is easier said than done when going through stressful situations such as losing a loved one, ending a relationship, or dealing with financial stress. I am here if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, and are tired of doing it alone.
You’re capable, thoughtful, and quietly exhausted. Life moves forward — work, relationships, responsibilities — but inside there’s a low-grade ache of being stuck, anxious, disconnected, or something you haven’t quite found words for yet.
Maybe you’re navigating burnout, relationship strain, or a life transition that shook your footing. You may sense these patterns didn’t start yesterday. You’re not looking for surface solutions. You want clarity, emotional steadiness, and a deeper understanding of yourself — so life feels less like managing and more like living.
You’re capable, thoughtful, and quietly exhausted. Life moves forward — work, relationships, responsibilities — but inside there’s a low-grade ache of being stuck, anxious, disconnected, or something you haven’t quite found words for yet.
Maybe you’re navigating burnout, relationship strain, or a life transition that shook your footing. You may sense these patterns didn’t start yesterday. You’re not looking for surface solutions. You want clarity, emotional steadiness, and a deeper understanding of yourself — so life feels less like managing and more like living.
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:
I work from a psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach, which seeks to understand symptoms rather than just manage them, views most human experiences as containing conflicting thoughts and feelings, and believes that self-honesty is fundamental to growth and healing.
In practice, patients generally choose where to begin a session and move freely from there. Reflecting on our therapeutic relationship and your experiences of me and of the therapy is also a core aspect of the work; therapy is a safe practice space to explore and experiment with our patterns of relating to another person.
I work from a psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach, which seeks to understand symptoms rather than just manage them, views most human experiences as containing conflicting thoughts and feelings, and believes that self-honesty is fundamental to growth and healing.
In practice, patients generally choose where to begin a session and move freely from there. Reflecting on our therapeutic relationship and your experiences of me and of the therapy is also a core aspect of the work; therapy is a safe practice space to explore and experiment with our patterns of relating to another person.
Brett G. Gold, MS, is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- 00004341) and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPD). Brett’s specialty is working with children, adolescents and their families to improve communication, teach life skills to create strategies for better decision making, problem solving, self-improvement and acceptance. Brett received his BA, BS and MS degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University (Magna cum laude). in Cheney Washington. Brett received his Master's degree in Developmental and Clinical Counseling with a specific focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.
Brett G. Gold, MS, is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- 00004341) and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPD). Brett’s specialty is working with children, adolescents and their families to improve communication, teach life skills to create strategies for better decision making, problem solving, self-improvement and acceptance. Brett received his BA, BS and MS degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University (Magna cum laude). in Cheney Washington. Brett received his Master's degree in Developmental and Clinical Counseling with a specific focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.
I consider myself a generalist clinician. I have experience addressing recovery/addiction, sexual problems, gender/identity, behavior problems, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and more. My interest is to empower and support my clients - to work together and personalize their therapy to suit them individually. I work to provide a safe and productive space for clients to overcome adversity, and care deeply about understanding each person's diversity in identity and presence. I strive to remain open to and aware of my biases - including my privilege, identities, and beliefs.
I consider myself a generalist clinician. I have experience addressing recovery/addiction, sexual problems, gender/identity, behavior problems, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and more. My interest is to empower and support my clients - to work together and personalize their therapy to suit them individually. I work to provide a safe and productive space for clients to overcome adversity, and care deeply about understanding each person's diversity in identity and presence. I strive to remain open to and aware of my biases - including my privilege, identities, and beliefs.
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Symptoms of emotional distress, don't just come out of nowhere. As we go through life, our bodies alert us about whether to go towards something that seems safe, or away from something that seems dangerous. When there is no escape from the cause of sensations, as is the case in physical, emotional or sexual abuse, we learn learn ways avoid feeling the sensations in our body in order to protect ourselves. In order to heal, we need to be able to be in touch with our body sensations. They give us valuable information about safety. We can work together on helping you to feel safe and relaxed and to be optimistic about your future.
Symptoms of emotional distress, don't just come out of nowhere. As we go through life, our bodies alert us about whether to go towards something that seems safe, or away from something that seems dangerous. When there is no escape from the cause of sensations, as is the case in physical, emotional or sexual abuse, we learn learn ways avoid feeling the sensations in our body in order to protect ourselves. In order to heal, we need to be able to be in touch with our body sensations. They give us valuable information about safety. We can work together on helping you to feel safe and relaxed and to be optimistic about your future.
I support teens & adults who struggle with self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotion regulation challenges.
Does this sound familiar? You struggle to manage your emotions, and you don’t understand why your mood seems to go from 0 to 100 at the drop of a hat. Like a leaf in the wind, the slightest breeze seems to send you into a spiral. People around you tiptoe on eggshells because they don't know the right thing to do or say to support you. You feel hopeless about the future and sometimes hurt yourself in the process of trying to manage it all. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
I support teens & adults who struggle with self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotion regulation challenges.
Does this sound familiar? You struggle to manage your emotions, and you don’t understand why your mood seems to go from 0 to 100 at the drop of a hat. Like a leaf in the wind, the slightest breeze seems to send you into a spiral. People around you tiptoe on eggshells because they don't know the right thing to do or say to support you. You feel hopeless about the future and sometimes hurt yourself in the process of trying to manage it all. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
I take a person-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy. I believe people already carry the seeds of healing and resilience, and my role is to create a space where those strengths can be rediscovered and supported.
My experience in the field includes crisis intervention work. I can provide a space free of judgement with support provided in a compassionate, concise way. I work with adults navigating grief, loss, major life transitions, and the emotional weight that can come from caring for others or working in high-stress roles.
I am a therapist for folks who have previous poor experiences with therapy.
I take a person-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy. I believe people already carry the seeds of healing and resilience, and my role is to create a space where those strengths can be rediscovered and supported.
My experience in the field includes crisis intervention work. I can provide a space free of judgement with support provided in a compassionate, concise way. I work with adults navigating grief, loss, major life transitions, and the emotional weight that can come from caring for others or working in high-stress roles.
I am a therapist for folks who have previous poor experiences with therapy.
I work through a holistic, integrative lens. Whether I’m completing an evaluation or providing therapy, it's not one size fits all. Clients most often express appreciation for my ability to validate and push for change at the same time. Sometimes I work with interns, primarily providing evaluation/assessment services, such as violence and sexual risk, forensic mitigation, personality, cognitive, adaptive functioning, etc. I do offer individual therapy and sometimes group, though it may be with a Master’s or Doctorate level intern under my supervision. I specialize in working with older teenage to older adult persons.
I work through a holistic, integrative lens. Whether I’m completing an evaluation or providing therapy, it's not one size fits all. Clients most often express appreciation for my ability to validate and push for change at the same time. Sometimes I work with interns, primarily providing evaluation/assessment services, such as violence and sexual risk, forensic mitigation, personality, cognitive, adaptive functioning, etc. I do offer individual therapy and sometimes group, though it may be with a Master’s or Doctorate level intern under my supervision. I specialize in working with older teenage to older adult persons.
They may be dealing with trauma, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, or identity questions and do not want to be treated like a problem to fix.
I help teens, young adults, and high-performing professionals navigate trauma, suicidality, ADHD, and major life changes. Together we map patterns, build safety and nervous-system skills, and make concrete changes in school, work, and relationships so life feels more livable and aligned with your values.
They may be dealing with trauma, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, or identity questions and do not want to be treated like a problem to fix.
I help teens, young adults, and high-performing professionals navigate trauma, suicidality, ADHD, and major life changes. Together we map patterns, build safety and nervous-system skills, and make concrete changes in school, work, and relationships so life feels more livable and aligned with your values.
My clinical expertise includes addressing issues connected to anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma experiences and adjustment, self-esteem, relationship distress, family-of-origin experiences, suicidal ideation and self harm.
I worked in the Social Work field for almost ten years with a breadth of clients, including youth and families, survivors of domestic violence and assault, and individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and more. I believe clients are leaders of their stories and support them through psychodynamic care, tools, and goal utilization. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Thank you for trusting me in sharing your story. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
My clinical expertise includes addressing issues connected to anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma experiences and adjustment, self-esteem, relationship distress, family-of-origin experiences, suicidal ideation and self harm.
I worked in the Social Work field for almost ten years with a breadth of clients, including youth and families, survivors of domestic violence and assault, and individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and more. I believe clients are leaders of their stories and support them through psychodynamic care, tools, and goal utilization. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Thank you for trusting me in sharing your story. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Are you a deep-thinking individual, perhaps even a bit of a nerd, who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with past trauma, or navigating complex feelings about your beliefs? Maybe you've experienced religious trauma and are searching for a therapist who truly understands your journey without judgment. As someone who's non-religious, I approach therapy with a focus on your well-being, exploring your brain's incredible capacity for change and empowering you with practical tools to regain control of your thoughts and feelings. We can even incorporate D&D for a unique therapeutic experience!
Are you a deep-thinking individual, perhaps even a bit of a nerd, who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with past trauma, or navigating complex feelings about your beliefs? Maybe you've experienced religious trauma and are searching for a therapist who truly understands your journey without judgment. As someone who's non-religious, I approach therapy with a focus on your well-being, exploring your brain's incredible capacity for change and empowering you with practical tools to regain control of your thoughts and feelings. We can even incorporate D&D for a unique therapeutic experience!
If you are struggling with multiple complex issues and haven't been able to figure out where to start or which end is up, we can work together to figure out how it all connects and what you would like to address . I appreciate the interconnection between physical and mental health issues, relationship struggles and the complications of addictions and habits. At our initial appointment, I will take some basic history, learn more about your current situation and your goals and then introduce the Cognitive Behavior Therapy TEAM model that I utilize to structure treatment. Check out feelinggood.com for more information and resources.
If you are struggling with multiple complex issues and haven't been able to figure out where to start or which end is up, we can work together to figure out how it all connects and what you would like to address . I appreciate the interconnection between physical and mental health issues, relationship struggles and the complications of addictions and habits. At our initial appointment, I will take some basic history, learn more about your current situation and your goals and then introduce the Cognitive Behavior Therapy TEAM model that I utilize to structure treatment. Check out feelinggood.com for more information and resources.
Struggling to feel connected—or wondering why connection sometimes feels so complicated? Maybe you notice yourself getting anxious when someone pulls away, only to shut down the moment someone gets too close. These patterns aren’t random quirks; they’re old attachment wounds that once helped you survive but now get in the way of the relationships you want. I help individuals and couples uncover these deeper stories and reshape the way they relate. Approaching with a humanistic and relational way — in a warm, open, and genuinely curious way about who you are and how you move through the world.
Struggling to feel connected—or wondering why connection sometimes feels so complicated? Maybe you notice yourself getting anxious when someone pulls away, only to shut down the moment someone gets too close. These patterns aren’t random quirks; they’re old attachment wounds that once helped you survive but now get in the way of the relationships you want. I help individuals and couples uncover these deeper stories and reshape the way they relate. Approaching with a humanistic and relational way — in a warm, open, and genuinely curious way about who you are and how you move through the world.
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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.