Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Seattle, WA
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 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.
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.
The focus of my practice is treating teens and young adults struggling with thoughts of suicide and being a therapeutic guide to parents of kids with challenging mental health problems.
My focus is on teens, young adults, and parents of children with challenging behaviors. I feel humbled to work with families from all walks of life. My twin passions are treating teens and adults struggling with anxiety, sadness, and thoughts of suicide and providing coaching to parents who want to help their kids thrive.
You are the expert on your life. You decide your goals for treatment. My role is to be a guide. Whether you want a guide to the next block, across town, or for a long journey, I am confident we can achieve your goal. One step at a time.
The focus of my practice is treating teens and young adults struggling with thoughts of suicide and being a therapeutic guide to parents of kids with challenging mental health problems.
My focus is on teens, young adults, and parents of children with challenging behaviors. I feel humbled to work with families from all walks of life. My twin passions are treating teens and adults struggling with anxiety, sadness, and thoughts of suicide and providing coaching to parents who want to help their kids thrive.
You are the expert on your life. You decide your goals for treatment. My role is to be a guide. Whether you want a guide to the next block, across town, or for a long journey, I am confident we can achieve your goal. One step at a time.
Meredith Bird
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MMTCP, MSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102
Whether you are looking to heal trauma, better communicate within your relationships, explore your identity, manage suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors, or just want a space to process being a human in this complex world, I would be delighted to work with you.
I view healing as a political act. Taking care of ourselves and finding joy is a form of resistance. I strive to center liberatory and de-colonial practices in my work and believe that healing cannot be fully realized without addressing the systems that impact individuals’ lives.
Whether you are looking to heal trauma, better communicate within your relationships, explore your identity, manage suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors, or just want a space to process being a human in this complex world, I would be delighted to work with you.
I view healing as a political act. Taking care of ourselves and finding joy is a form of resistance. I strive to center liberatory and de-colonial practices in my work and believe that healing cannot be fully realized without addressing the systems that impact individuals’ lives.
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.
While I have treated a wide variety of conditions and people, the areas I have chosen to specialize in include anxiety, OCD, PTSD, health psychology, suicide and self-injury, and folx with marginalized and oppressed identities.
I specialize in working with people who are in intense emotional distress, including people who feel like their lives are almost unlivable. Many of my clients are navigating the worst moments of their lives or challenges that feel impossible. I help my clients find ways through to the other side. I often work with clients experiencing anxiety, uncontrollable anger, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, health issues, personality disorders, self-harm, or suicidality. I also have expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues and religious trauma and deconstruction. I am skilled with men's issues, including men who may not view themselves as “therapy” people.
While I have treated a wide variety of conditions and people, the areas I have chosen to specialize in include anxiety, OCD, PTSD, health psychology, suicide and self-injury, and folx with marginalized and oppressed identities.
I specialize in working with people who are in intense emotional distress, including people who feel like their lives are almost unlivable. Many of my clients are navigating the worst moments of their lives or challenges that feel impossible. I help my clients find ways through to the other side. I often work with clients experiencing anxiety, uncontrollable anger, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, health issues, personality disorders, self-harm, or suicidality. I also have expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues and religious trauma and deconstruction. I am skilled with men's issues, including men who may not view themselves as “therapy” people.
I understand the profound impact that anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations can have on one's life, and the tremendous strength required to seek help.
As a black therapist, one of my key areas of focus is the intersectionality of mental health and race. People of color often face unique stressors and systemic barriers that can make mental health challenges much more prevalent. The stigma associated with seeking therapy within many communities of color can make it even more difficult to reach out for help. Consequently, I am dedicated to destigmatizing mental health conversations within these communities and ensuring culturally competent care for my clients
I understand the profound impact that anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations can have on one's life, and the tremendous strength required to seek help.
As a black therapist, one of my key areas of focus is the intersectionality of mental health and race. People of color often face unique stressors and systemic barriers that can make mental health challenges much more prevalent. The stigma associated with seeking therapy within many communities of color can make it even more difficult to reach out for help. Consequently, I am dedicated to destigmatizing mental health conversations within these communities and ensuring culturally competent care for my clients
I also have success in reducing suicidal ideation and increasing feelings of self worth.
My passion is to help teens find their voice by empowering them to take control of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with kids and teens. I enjoy working with teens of all genders and ages, but I specialize in girls and nonbinary folks ages 12-20 who have experienced trauma. If your teen or child has symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, I will work with them using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and mindfulness coping techniques to reduce those symptoms and take control of their traumatic event.
I also have success in reducing suicidal ideation and increasing feelings of self worth.
My passion is to help teens find their voice by empowering them to take control of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with kids and teens. I enjoy working with teens of all genders and ages, but I specialize in girls and nonbinary folks ages 12-20 who have experienced trauma. If your teen or child has symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, I will work with them using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and mindfulness coping techniques to reduce those symptoms and take control of their traumatic event.
I did a significant amount of work with our suicidal unit and was responsible for conducting the 4 hour suicide trainings assigned to all new staff and officers in the jail.
I offer a client-centered, non-judgmental approach and use skills drawn from motivational interviewing, CBT and DBT to set goals, confront unhealthy coping mechanisms and improve how you communicate and assert boundaries. I'm passionate about women's issues, mood disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, anxiety, depression and survivors of domestic violence.
I did a significant amount of work with our suicidal unit and was responsible for conducting the 4 hour suicide trainings assigned to all new staff and officers in the jail.
I offer a client-centered, non-judgmental approach and use skills drawn from motivational interviewing, CBT and DBT to set goals, confront unhealthy coping mechanisms and improve how you communicate and assert boundaries. I'm passionate about women's issues, mood disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, anxiety, depression and survivors of domestic violence.
I have also received specialized training in working with LGBTQ folks, suicidal ideation, and substance use.
I am a trauma-focused practitioner and have experience working with adults and elders on a variety of concerns, including life transitions and stress, traumatic experiences, toxic and abusive relationships, chronic illness and disability, gender, sexuality, anxiety, and depression. As a person-centered practitioner, I believe that recovery is possible and that you know yourself best. I work to create an environment of unconditional acceptance as we work together to explore what's unresolved, unbalanced, and causing pain in your life. I draw from several evidence-based practices to provide individualized treatment to every client.
I have also received specialized training in working with LGBTQ folks, suicidal ideation, and substance use.
I am a trauma-focused practitioner and have experience working with adults and elders on a variety of concerns, including life transitions and stress, traumatic experiences, toxic and abusive relationships, chronic illness and disability, gender, sexuality, anxiety, and depression. As a person-centered practitioner, I believe that recovery is possible and that you know yourself best. I work to create an environment of unconditional acceptance as we work together to explore what's unresolved, unbalanced, and causing pain in your life. I draw from several evidence-based practices to provide individualized treatment to every client.
I have additional specialized training in suicide prevention.
I believe that we all have tremendous potential for healing and improving our relationships with ourselves and those around us. From the time we are born, we are met with messages from society at large, the families we grow up in, and the systems and institutions we interact with that inform how we see ourselves. But what if some of that information is flawed? Figuring out our own truth can be incredibly challenging when we have been working with bad facts. I provide my clients with a non-judgmental space to see themselves with clear eyes, and increase safety, harmony and understanding in their relationships, to reach their goals.
I have additional specialized training in suicide prevention.
I believe that we all have tremendous potential for healing and improving our relationships with ourselves and those around us. From the time we are born, we are met with messages from society at large, the families we grow up in, and the systems and institutions we interact with that inform how we see ourselves. But what if some of that information is flawed? Figuring out our own truth can be incredibly challenging when we have been working with bad facts. I provide my clients with a non-judgmental space to see themselves with clear eyes, and increase safety, harmony and understanding in their relationships, to reach their goals.
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Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today.
If you're struggling to feel supported with once-weekly therapy, or if you're looking for a treatment option after finishing a residential, inpatient, PHP, or similar program, Charlie Health is for you. We're here to help you heal with personalized and connected care – affordably and on your schedule. Get started in as little as 24 hours!
Nicole Swedberg
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EdD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
My tools and training include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Gottman Method, the Developmental Model from the Couple’s Institute, DBT, CAMS-Care Suicide Prevention, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions.
I work with courageous couples, families, and individuals who are interested in exploring ways of healing from and growing through difficult life experiences. My two specialties are relational repair work (with couples and with adult children and their parents) and traumatic loss. Whether you are searching for a clearer sense of your own identity, processing a loss, or trying to make your relationship work, my approach is to walk alongside you as you find your way towards self- and other-compassion.
My tools and training include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Gottman Method, the Developmental Model from the Couple’s Institute, DBT, CAMS-Care Suicide Prevention, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions.
I work with courageous couples, families, and individuals who are interested in exploring ways of healing from and growing through difficult life experiences. My two specialties are relational repair work (with couples and with adult children and their parents) and traumatic loss. Whether you are searching for a clearer sense of your own identity, processing a loss, or trying to make your relationship work, my approach is to walk alongside you as you find your way towards self- and other-compassion.
I specialize in helping clients who are exploring or struggling with their sexual identity, gender dysphoria, C-PTSD, mood disorders, and suicidal thoughts.
I began my clinical career in the fall of 2019, with a focus on meeting the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am most experienced working with both adults and adolescents with a focus on supporting recovery from complex trauma.
I specialize in helping clients who are exploring or struggling with their sexual identity, gender dysphoria, C-PTSD, mood disorders, and suicidal thoughts.
I began my clinical career in the fall of 2019, with a focus on meeting the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am most experienced working with both adults and adolescents with a focus on supporting recovery from complex trauma.
Danielle Huscher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My years of experience, working for a restorative justice program, as volunteer for the National Suicide Prevention Line, and extensive global travel have helped me build trust and respect with my clients.
Therapy offers the opportunity for you to share your story and to feel supported. I specialize in treatment for adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). My primary objective as a therapist is to build trust and respect with my clients so that they feel comfortable exploring vulnerable and difficult topics with me. I practice trauma informed care and I am trained in several different psychological approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 that I tailor to each individual.
My years of experience, working for a restorative justice program, as volunteer for the National Suicide Prevention Line, and extensive global travel have helped me build trust and respect with my clients.
Therapy offers the opportunity for you to share your story and to feel supported. I specialize in treatment for adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). My primary objective as a therapist is to build trust and respect with my clients so that they feel comfortable exploring vulnerable and difficult topics with me. I practice trauma informed care and I am trained in several different psychological approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 that I tailor to each individual.
Shanyn Gilio-Tenan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136
I support my clients through healing from abuse, divorce, domestic violence, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and more.
I view therapy as a tool to make changes in our lives. It is a collaborative process between the client and therapist. Each person's needs and experiences are unique. I work to tailor my services for each individual by helping them feel empowered to identify and address what might be affect their current situation.
I support my clients through healing from abuse, divorce, domestic violence, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and more.
I view therapy as a tool to make changes in our lives. It is a collaborative process between the client and therapist. Each person's needs and experiences are unique. I work to tailor my services for each individual by helping them feel empowered to identify and address what might be affect their current situation.
Harper Rainflower-O'Sullivan
Licensed Master Social Worker, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98133
I see clients with PTSD, DID, anxiety, depression, bipolar 2, suicidal ideation, neurodivergence, and those struggling to live authentically.
I am a licensed social worker that has always dreamt of being a one on one therapist. I have worked for over ten years with that goal in mind. I have a strong passion for supporting those who are so often disenfranchised and overlooked by the constructs and rulers of society. I have worked as a crisis counselor and in long term care, which honed my ability to hold space for trauma and loss. I now hold that space for clients in private practice. I truly believe that transformation is possible.
I see clients with PTSD, DID, anxiety, depression, bipolar 2, suicidal ideation, neurodivergence, and those struggling to live authentically.
I am a licensed social worker that has always dreamt of being a one on one therapist. I have worked for over ten years with that goal in mind. I have a strong passion for supporting those who are so often disenfranchised and overlooked by the constructs and rulers of society. I have worked as a crisis counselor and in long term care, which honed my ability to hold space for trauma and loss. I now hold that space for clients in private practice. I truly believe that transformation is possible.
Hannah Weisman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in using evidence-based treatments to support people who have depression, suicidal thoughts, trauma, PTSD or complex PTSD.
I provide one-on-one therapy for adults and older teens (ages 16+) across all stages of life. The most important thing I provide is a safe space to explore your issues, with no judgment or pressure. I'll use an evidence-based approach to help you enter a more fulfilling next chapter of your life.
I specialize in using evidence-based treatments to support people who have depression, suicidal thoughts, trauma, PTSD or complex PTSD.
I provide one-on-one therapy for adults and older teens (ages 16+) across all stages of life. The most important thing I provide is a safe space to explore your issues, with no judgment or pressure. I'll use an evidence-based approach to help you enter a more fulfilling next chapter of your life.
I specialize in working with individuals who are having difficulty regulating intense emotions, have chronic depression or anxiety, have experienced trauma, are struggling with self-harm or suicidal ideation, have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, are looking to learn new coping skills, are struggling with life transitions, are experiencing interpersonal difficulties, or are exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation.
I approach therapy primarily from behavioral, cognitive, and mindfulness-based perspectives. I have specific expertise in: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and anti-oppressive care for the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in working with individuals who are having difficulty regulating intense emotions, have chronic depression or anxiety, have experienced trauma, are struggling with self-harm or suicidal ideation, have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, are looking to learn new coping skills, are struggling with life transitions, are experiencing interpersonal difficulties, or are exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation.
I approach therapy primarily from behavioral, cognitive, and mindfulness-based perspectives. I have specific expertise in: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and anti-oppressive care for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Laura Weinstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
I am experienced in the full range of challenges facing young clients, but have particular expertise with depression / anxiety/ bi-polar disorder, major life transitions and stress, suicidal thoughts, gender exploration, PTSD, and chronic illness/ pain/ disability.
My practice also offers unique parent coaching based in the experience I gained as an inpatient art therapist over the past few years at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I conducted individual and group art therapy sessions with patients on the psych unit, doing everything from teaching mindfulness art therapy techniques to helping kids de-escalate in a crisis.
I am experienced in the full range of challenges facing young clients, but have particular expertise with depression / anxiety/ bi-polar disorder, major life transitions and stress, suicidal thoughts, gender exploration, PTSD, and chronic illness/ pain/ disability.
My practice also offers unique parent coaching based in the experience I gained as an inpatient art therapist over the past few years at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I conducted individual and group art therapy sessions with patients on the psych unit, doing everything from teaching mindfulness art therapy techniques to helping kids de-escalate in a crisis.
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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.