Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Seattle, WA
Hi, I'm Yi-Lun (ee-LOON), a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individuals and families across diverse settings. I believe therapy works best when you can be real—no performing or saying all the "right" things. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, and IFS-informed approaches. I work with neurodivergent individuals, provide gender-affirming care, and offer therapy in Mandarin. Your path is unique, and you're not here to be "fixed." I bring genuine care, cultural humility, and humor when the moment calls for it.
Hi, I'm Yi-Lun (ee-LOON), a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individuals and families across diverse settings. I believe therapy works best when you can be real—no performing or saying all the "right" things. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, and IFS-informed approaches. I work with neurodivergent individuals, provide gender-affirming care, and offer therapy in Mandarin. Your path is unique, and you're not here to be "fixed." I bring genuine care, cultural humility, and humor when the moment calls for it.
I believe that for therapy to be effective, a space must be created in which the client feels safe to become their full authentic self. When the individual is seen and heard without judgement, acceptance and growth can begin to unfold.
I believe that for therapy to be effective, a space must be created in which the client feels safe to become their full authentic self. When the individual is seen and heard without judgement, acceptance and growth can begin to unfold.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or struggle to be connected to your life? You're not alone. Together we can work to build the skills you need to live a life that fits within your values. Being emotionally sensitive myself, I understand the difficulties many of us face when we feel things deeply. My mission as your therapist will be to support you in cherishing this aspect of yourself, while we work on any negative impacts it might have on your life. My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or struggle to be connected to your life? You're not alone. Together we can work to build the skills you need to live a life that fits within your values. Being emotionally sensitive myself, I understand the difficulties many of us face when we feel things deeply. My mission as your therapist will be to support you in cherishing this aspect of yourself, while we work on any negative impacts it might have on your life. My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
For 25 years I worked with over 16,000 suicidal patients on the mental health unit of St.
Clients come to me often feeling "trapped, stuck, and lost." Initially, they look at the CCT Questionnaire posted on my CCT website (www.SuicideTherapy.com) and. If they can circle 5 or more statements as "True", then chances are we will be a good fit. I offer a creative approach using expressive arts to ask new questions to solve the underlying problem.
For 25 years I worked with over 16,000 suicidal patients on the mental health unit of St.
Clients come to me often feeling "trapped, stuck, and lost." Initially, they look at the CCT Questionnaire posted on my CCT website (www.SuicideTherapy.com) and. If they can circle 5 or more statements as "True", then chances are we will be a good fit. I offer a creative approach using expressive arts to ask new questions to solve the underlying problem.
They may be carrying trauma, wrestling with suicidal thoughts, ADHD, or identity questions, and don’t want to be treated like a problem to manage.
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 carrying trauma, wrestling with suicidal thoughts, ADHD, or identity questions, and don’t want to be treated like a problem to manage.
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.
I also support youth with suicidal thoughts, early-stage substance use, gaming addiction, chronic pain and ADHD.
I provide developmentally tailored counseling with emotion-regulation skills, tools of MBCT and DBT, sleep/routine support, parent collaboration if desired, and brief breath/body practices for children and adults. I also access Somatic work with clients in order to achieve a more centered and grounded state.
I also support youth with suicidal thoughts, early-stage substance use, gaming addiction, chronic pain and ADHD.
I provide developmentally tailored counseling with emotion-regulation skills, tools of MBCT and DBT, sleep/routine support, parent collaboration if desired, and brief breath/body practices for children and adults. I also access Somatic work with clients in order to achieve a more centered and grounded state.
Reaching out for support is a courageous first step when life feels overwhelming. You might be feeling stuck in anxiety or weighed down by depression which can be exhausting to manage on your own. You deserve a space to feel heard, supported, and the tools to be able to navigate your life effectively. Therapy should be collaborative and grounded in compassion and focused on building tools that are tailored to you. I value the expertise of each client and utilize their unique perspectives in session.
Reaching out for support is a courageous first step when life feels overwhelming. You might be feeling stuck in anxiety or weighed down by depression which can be exhausting to manage on your own. You deserve a space to feel heard, supported, and the tools to be able to navigate your life effectively. Therapy should be collaborative and grounded in compassion and focused on building tools that are tailored to you. I value the expertise of each client and utilize their unique perspectives in session.
My twin passions are treating teens and adults struggling with anxiety, sadness, and thoughts of suicide and providing support to parents who want to help their kids thrive.
I am trained in using the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide (CAMS) model for managing suicidal ideation. When parents are seeking care for challenging behavior, I bring compassionate, humanistic approach to understanding the root of the behavior, how to meet the person's needs, and shift maladaptive habits.
My twin passions are treating teens and adults struggling with anxiety, sadness, and thoughts of suicide and providing support to parents who want to help their kids thrive.
I am trained in using the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide (CAMS) model for managing suicidal ideation. When parents are seeking care for challenging behavior, I bring compassionate, humanistic approach to understanding the root of the behavior, how to meet the person's needs, and shift maladaptive habits.
Your unique story is important, and my commitment is to provide a space where your narrative is heard and understood. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals as they navigate through life's challenges, encompassing issues like self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges in relationships. Together we can navigate challenging thoughts, feelings, or circumstances that you may be experiencing. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate life's complexities.
Your unique story is important, and my commitment is to provide a space where your narrative is heard and understood. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals as they navigate through life's challenges, encompassing issues like self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges in relationships. Together we can navigate challenging thoughts, feelings, or circumstances that you may be experiencing. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate life's complexities.
I have special interests in relational and religious trauma, as well as working with people with addiction issues, severe depression, anxiety disorders, and suicidal thoughts and actions.
My approach to therapy is based on my clients' preferences, as I want them to feel heard and empowered in the therapy process. The mind-body connection is key, so I like teaching my clients specific skills to cope with their problems more effectively. I am also a very relational therapist, and am happy to simply provide a safe space for you to share.
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I have special interests in relational and religious trauma, as well as working with people with addiction issues, severe depression, anxiety disorders, and suicidal thoughts and actions.
My approach to therapy is based on my clients' preferences, as I want them to feel heard and empowered in the therapy process. The mind-body connection is key, so I like teaching my clients specific skills to cope with their problems more effectively. I am also a very relational therapist, and am happy to simply provide a safe space for you to share.
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I support teens who struggle with self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotion regulation challenges.
Parents - does this sound familiar? Your teen experiences every situation with deep emotional intensity. Like a leaf in the wind, the slightest breeze seems to send your teen - and your family - into a spiral. You tiptoe on eggshells around them because you feel helpless on how to support them, and you are terrified that they might make a split-second decision or take things too far. You don't want to put them through the hospital system, but you want to make sure they get the care they need. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
I support teens who struggle with self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotion regulation challenges.
Parents - does this sound familiar? Your teen experiences every situation with deep emotional intensity. Like a leaf in the wind, the slightest breeze seems to send your teen - and your family - into a spiral. You tiptoe on eggshells around them because you feel helpless on how to support them, and you are terrified that they might make a split-second decision or take things too far. You don't want to put them through the hospital system, but you want to make sure they get the care they need. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
My goal is to create a space for you to bring yourself and be heard. I enjoy getting to know the people I work with and if you choose the work with me, the rich/complicated narrative of how you came to be who you are today. My role is to be present with you and to hold space so that together we can find each next step in your ongoing journey. We can enter this space together and create something new. A different way of seeing, a different path in a stuck area of life or an expanded understanding and grace for yourself. Bring yourself, as you are, with your strengths and stress and struggles.
My goal is to create a space for you to bring yourself and be heard. I enjoy getting to know the people I work with and if you choose the work with me, the rich/complicated narrative of how you came to be who you are today. My role is to be present with you and to hold space so that together we can find each next step in your ongoing journey. We can enter this space together and create something new. A different way of seeing, a different path in a stuck area of life or an expanded understanding and grace for yourself. Bring yourself, as you are, with your strengths and stress and struggles.
I specialize in working with people who have found the way in which they're living their life is painful, even intolerable, and want to find a path of less resistance. I am experienced in helping with difficulty regulating emotions, interpersonal conflict, tolerating the present moment, and figuring out effective coping skills during times of distress. If you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, intense emotional states, trauma, attachment and other mood disorders I believe I may be helpful.
I specialize in working with people who have found the way in which they're living their life is painful, even intolerable, and want to find a path of less resistance. I am experienced in helping with difficulty regulating emotions, interpersonal conflict, tolerating the present moment, and figuring out effective coping skills during times of distress. If you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, intense emotional states, trauma, attachment and other mood disorders I believe I may be helpful.
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.
I specialize in working with adults, teens (13+), and their families who are experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviors, intense emotions, interpersonal difficulties, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depressed mood, and parenting challenges, as well as clients struggling to navigate the intersection of mental health concerns and their religious faith.
I have been providing DBT (individual therapy and skills group) and other CBT-oriented interventions for 15+ years. I am board certified in DBT by the Linehan Board of Certification, and have been providing supervision and training in DBT for 13+ years. I work alongside a team of providers at S-T-A-A-R DBT, who may also have openings.
I specialize in working with adults, teens (13+), and their families who are experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviors, intense emotions, interpersonal difficulties, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depressed mood, and parenting challenges, as well as clients struggling to navigate the intersection of mental health concerns and their religious faith.
I have been providing DBT (individual therapy and skills group) and other CBT-oriented interventions for 15+ years. I am board certified in DBT by the Linehan Board of Certification, and have been providing supervision and training in DBT for 13+ years. I work alongside a team of providers at S-T-A-A-R DBT, who may also have openings.
I work with clients navigating depression, suicidal ideation, and trauma rooted in relationships, family, or violence.
I provide therapeutic support to couples seeking to strengthen their partnership, deepen their connection, and enhance intimacy. Additionally, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions.
I work with clients navigating depression, suicidal ideation, and trauma rooted in relationships, family, or violence.
I provide therapeutic support to couples seeking to strengthen their partnership, deepen their connection, and enhance intimacy. Additionally, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions.
Our life journeys profoundly influence our capacity to love, work, manage daily life, and reach our fullest potential. True healing originates from within oneself. I am here to facilitate your journey towards discovering this authentic healing within.
Our life journeys profoundly influence our capacity to love, work, manage daily life, and reach our fullest potential. True healing originates from within oneself. I am here to facilitate your journey towards discovering this authentic healing within.
I strive to see the unseen. As a trans man, I understand the importance of having a therapist who is not only an ally but a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Oftentimes, people in our community come to therapy with a host of interconnected struggles that all tie together somehow. The ideal client is someone who comes to therapy with an open mind, willingness to talk and explore the issues they struggle with - be it issues with gender dysphoria, sexuality, depression, anxiety, or any other issue they struggle with in life.
I strive to see the unseen. As a trans man, I understand the importance of having a therapist who is not only an ally but a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Oftentimes, people in our community come to therapy with a host of interconnected struggles that all tie together somehow. The ideal client is someone who comes to therapy with an open mind, willingness to talk and explore the issues they struggle with - be it issues with gender dysphoria, sexuality, depression, anxiety, or any other issue they struggle with in life.
I screen clients for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, including suicidal ideation, while recognizing treatment is not limited to these areas.
I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and children heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I specialize in EMDR therapy, which helps reduce symptoms such as nightmares, hypervigilance (fight, flight, freeze), and emotional distress by reprocessing traumatic experiences.
I use an integrative, flexible approach that may also include CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and an understanding of epigenetics—the way emotional patterns can be passed through generations. Telehealth is available for added flexibility. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
I screen clients for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, including suicidal ideation, while recognizing treatment is not limited to these areas.
I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and children heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I specialize in EMDR therapy, which helps reduce symptoms such as nightmares, hypervigilance (fight, flight, freeze), and emotional distress by reprocessing traumatic experiences.
I use an integrative, flexible approach that may also include CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and an understanding of epigenetics—the way emotional patterns can be passed through generations. Telehealth is available for added flexibility. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Sometimes life feels, and is, harder than it looks from the outside. Old wounds show up in unexpected ways: through self-doubt, strained relationships, or just that sense of bracing yourself all the time. It’s exhausting, and even when things are “fine,” it can feel like you’re never fully at ease. Underneath it all is a desire for more steadiness, clarity, and a chance to actually enjoy life instead of just pushing through it. That's where therapy can make a difference. It can enable self trust and self worth that creates endless resilience.
Sometimes life feels, and is, harder than it looks from the outside. Old wounds show up in unexpected ways: through self-doubt, strained relationships, or just that sense of bracing yourself all the time. It’s exhausting, and even when things are “fine,” it can feel like you’re never fully at ease. Underneath it all is a desire for more steadiness, clarity, and a chance to actually enjoy life instead of just pushing through it. That's where therapy can make a difference. It can enable self trust and self worth that creates endless resilience.
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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.