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TKR Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Devine, TX 78016
You are a loving caregiver, dedicated to your child. But lately, you have found yourself amid an emotional tempest, questioning your abilities and feeling like a parenting failure. Your child’s behavior has become increasingly challenging. Tantrums erupt at the most unexpected times, drawing judgmental glances from strangers and leaving you feeling embarrassed and ashamed. You often wonder how such a tiny human could evoke such intense guilt and self-doubt within you.
You are a loving caregiver, dedicated to your child. But lately, you have found yourself amid an emotional tempest, questioning your abilities and feeling like a parenting failure. Your child’s behavior has become increasingly challenging. Tantrums erupt at the most unexpected times, drawing judgmental glances from strangers and leaving you feeling embarrassed and ashamed. You often wonder how such a tiny human could evoke such intense guilt and self-doubt within you.
(830) 483-8531 View (830) 483-8531
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Lorraine Emery Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Devine, TX 78016
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling provides a means to healing. I specialize in treating clients who are at least 6 years old through adults. Children may face difficulties with anger management, bullying, physical aggression; difficulties in school, with peers or family members; and defiance. Issues for others may include but not limited to building coping skills for parenting, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, divorce/separation, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse; sexual assault, P.T.S.D., relationship issues, communication skills, and conflict resolution. I work with youth and adults individually, as couples, and/or families.
Counseling provides a means to healing. I specialize in treating clients who are at least 6 years old through adults. Children may face difficulties with anger management, bullying, physical aggression; difficulties in school, with peers or family members; and defiance. Issues for others may include but not limited to building coping skills for parenting, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, divorce/separation, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse; sexual assault, P.T.S.D., relationship issues, communication skills, and conflict resolution. I work with youth and adults individually, as couples, and/or families.
(210) 801-9891 View (210) 801-9891

Online Therapists

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Antoinette R Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229
Over the course of my career, I have assisted clients overcoming depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidal and homicidual ideation, PTSD, dual diagnosis involvong substance abuse, and other mental health challenges.
Greetings! My name is Antoinette Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about therapy and enthusiastic about internal healing. Any individual can benefit from the power of therapy as it helps us to face the challenges of this life and helps us to grow. In my career I have served in various settings such as a residential treatment centers, School settings, foster care and adoption, safe shelthers, psychiatric hospital and private practice. I have served all age groups. I have provided individual, family, and group therapy for over 10 years. Looking forward to being of service!
Over the course of my career, I have assisted clients overcoming depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidal and homicidual ideation, PTSD, dual diagnosis involvong substance abuse, and other mental health challenges.
Greetings! My name is Antoinette Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about therapy and enthusiastic about internal healing. Any individual can benefit from the power of therapy as it helps us to face the challenges of this life and helps us to grow. In my career I have served in various settings such as a residential treatment centers, School settings, foster care and adoption, safe shelthers, psychiatric hospital and private practice. I have served all age groups. I have provided individual, family, and group therapy for over 10 years. Looking forward to being of service!
(210) 361-5033 View (210) 361-5033
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Lauretta Akpoyoware
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
My goal as your therapist is to guide you to identify your inner strengths during the therapeutic relationship. I specialize in everyday life problems, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, addiction and adjustment issues. I have experience working with people from all walks of life, and assisting individual clients, couples and families experiencing relationship issues. I currently provide individual therapy services to clients experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health, substance abuse, and PTSD utilizing a client centered, solution focused approach to assist clients in therapy.
My goal as your therapist is to guide you to identify your inner strengths during the therapeutic relationship. I specialize in everyday life problems, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, addiction and adjustment issues. I have experience working with people from all walks of life, and assisting individual clients, couples and families experiencing relationship issues. I currently provide individual therapy services to clients experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health, substance abuse, and PTSD utilizing a client centered, solution focused approach to assist clients in therapy.
(210) 981-6738 View (210) 981-6738
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Becca Allen Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CEDS, PMH-C, LMHC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
Issues addressed-Eating Disorders, Depression, General Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Perfectionism, Self Harm, Grief, Suicidal Ideation, and Perinatal (pregnant and postpartum) mood disorders.
Hi! Welcome to Becca Allen Counseling. Are you struggling finding it hard to relax, being overly cautious, hyper detail focused or perfectionistic? Do you often have chronic treatment resistant anxiety and or depression? You might be over controlled. What is overcontrol you ask? Overcontrol or OC is having too much self control. Too much of anything can be problematic. Self-control is the ability to inhibit urges, impulses, behaviors, or desires to delay gratification in order to pursue a long term goal. Self control is often associated with success and happiness.
Issues addressed-Eating Disorders, Depression, General Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Perfectionism, Self Harm, Grief, Suicidal Ideation, and Perinatal (pregnant and postpartum) mood disorders.
Hi! Welcome to Becca Allen Counseling. Are you struggling finding it hard to relax, being overly cautious, hyper detail focused or perfectionistic? Do you often have chronic treatment resistant anxiety and or depression? You might be over controlled. What is overcontrol you ask? Overcontrol or OC is having too much self control. Too much of anything can be problematic. Self-control is the ability to inhibit urges, impulses, behaviors, or desires to delay gratification in order to pursue a long term goal. Self control is often associated with success and happiness.
(210) 934-0137 View (210) 934-0137
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Melissa Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78248  (Online Only)
I have worked at various children’s shelters and at a psychiatric hospital with clients with CPS backgrounds, unaccompanied immigrant children, suicidal and self-harming behaviors.
If you or someone you love is seeking therapy services, I can help by guiding you or your loved one to identify the issue(s) and find the inner strengths to start your journey to heal and thrive.
I have worked at various children’s shelters and at a psychiatric hospital with clients with CPS backgrounds, unaccompanied immigrant children, suicidal and self-harming behaviors.
If you or someone you love is seeking therapy services, I can help by guiding you or your loved one to identify the issue(s) and find the inner strengths to start your journey to heal and thrive.
(210) 864-1570 View (210) 864-1570
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Living Tree New Braunfels Counseling Center PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
My professional experience includes working with our military services members and their dependents working through deployments, suicide, multiple relocation's, marital issues, PTSD and other issues that military families face. In addition, I have worked with families, teens and children on multiple issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, divorce, substance abuse, anger management, grief and loss, parenting skills, domestic violence and adolescent issues. now offering mental health evals, fit for duty evaluations , custody evaluation , dwi evaluations and other and testing. Now offering supervision to LPC-A's
My professional experience includes working with our military services members and their dependents working through deployments, suicide, multiple relocation's, marital issues, PTSD and other issues that military families face. In addition, I have worked with families, teens and children on multiple issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, divorce, substance abuse, anger management, grief and loss, parenting skills, domestic violence and adolescent issues. now offering mental health evals, fit for duty evaluations , custody evaluation , dwi evaluations and other and testing. Now offering supervision to LPC-A's
(210) 987-8367 View (210) 987-8367
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Yesenia Vasquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, C-DBT, CTMH
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78247  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a bilingual/multicultural counselor with experience working with individuals with mood disorders, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, women’s issues, codependency, and family of origin dynamics and issues. I have also worked with individuals struggling with life transitions that bring bouts of anxiety and depression. I have over ten years of experience working with individuals navigating the journey of grief, PTSD/trauma, and those who experience suicidal ideation, self-harm and difficulties with coping.
I am a bilingual/multicultural counselor with experience working with individuals with mood disorders, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, women’s issues, codependency, and family of origin dynamics and issues. I have also worked with individuals struggling with life transitions that bring bouts of anxiety and depression. I have over ten years of experience working with individuals navigating the journey of grief, PTSD/trauma, and those who experience suicidal ideation, self-harm and difficulties with coping.
(956) 253-1460 View (956) 253-1460
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Dominguez Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78248
In addition to private practice, I have also worked with multiple psychiatric hospitals as an inpatient therapist with a focus on depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-esteem, and PTSD.
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or a variety of other emotions. Good news, those emotions can be managed, I believe there are two experts in the room: You are the expert of your life and I am the clinical expert. I have had the privilege of working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I use a variety of techniques and theories to guide my work with you depending on what fits your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods. As humans, we not only want to feel understood, but we want to understand ourselves & why we do the things we do.
In addition to private practice, I have also worked with multiple psychiatric hospitals as an inpatient therapist with a focus on depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-esteem, and PTSD.
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or a variety of other emotions. Good news, those emotions can be managed, I believe there are two experts in the room: You are the expert of your life and I am the clinical expert. I have had the privilege of working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I use a variety of techniques and theories to guide my work with you depending on what fits your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods. As humans, we not only want to feel understood, but we want to understand ourselves & why we do the things we do.
(915) 465-3585 View (915) 465-3585
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Vicki L Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Lockhart, TX 78644  (Online Only)
I have much experience with suicidal ideation, self harm, anxiety, depression, family system dysfunction, gender and sexual identity, and much more.
I am open to supporting clients from all backgrounds with any presenting issue. If you are willing to work on the issues you bring to the table, then I am willing to share that safe space with you. If I don't have the tools needed right away, I will learn, or gladly refer you to the correct professional. Every person is welcome to come to counseling just as they are and work on your needs.
I have much experience with suicidal ideation, self harm, anxiety, depression, family system dysfunction, gender and sexual identity, and much more.
I am open to supporting clients from all backgrounds with any presenting issue. If you are willing to work on the issues you bring to the table, then I am willing to share that safe space with you. If I don't have the tools needed right away, I will learn, or gladly refer you to the correct professional. Every person is welcome to come to counseling just as they are and work on your needs.
(737) 258-4153 View (737) 258-4153
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Consulting By Michelle, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
Garden Ridge, TX 78266
As an At-Risk Professional School Counselor in the past and currently a LPC who sees adults as well, I have helped teens and adults who have trauma, struggle with suicide ideation, non-suicidal self-harm, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, amongst other real-life challenges.
Are you worried about a child who is struggling with the challenges that come with facing the adolescent years? Are you a teen or young adult scared and seeking help to overcome the obstacles you are facing at school or at home? Are you in college or out of college and in need of support during these transitional years? If so, please allow me the opportunity to help! I work with ages 14 - 75 and the developmental years in school as well as transitions in life offer many challenges and with my experience I can help develop an individualized treatment plan to incorporate tools and strategies to make these journeys smoother.
As an At-Risk Professional School Counselor in the past and currently a LPC who sees adults as well, I have helped teens and adults who have trauma, struggle with suicide ideation, non-suicidal self-harm, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, amongst other real-life challenges.
Are you worried about a child who is struggling with the challenges that come with facing the adolescent years? Are you a teen or young adult scared and seeking help to overcome the obstacles you are facing at school or at home? Are you in college or out of college and in need of support during these transitional years? If so, please allow me the opportunity to help! I work with ages 14 - 75 and the developmental years in school as well as transitions in life offer many challenges and with my experience I can help develop an individualized treatment plan to incorporate tools and strategies to make these journeys smoother.
(210) 405-9554 View (210) 405-9554
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Angele Devezin
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schertz, TX 78108  (Online Only)
Have you had an experience that was traumatic, or a history of early childhood trauma that has a grip on you, limiting the joy and love you want in your life? Childhood traumas can result in severe physical and emotional trauma to a survivor and their loved ones. Whether it happened two weeks or two decades ago, sexual trauma can cause sexual, intimacy and relationship issues, symptoms of PTSD or borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideations, problems with memory, etc... Seeking help is a courageous step in transcending harm and regaining power and control over your body and life.
Have you had an experience that was traumatic, or a history of early childhood trauma that has a grip on you, limiting the joy and love you want in your life? Childhood traumas can result in severe physical and emotional trauma to a survivor and their loved ones. Whether it happened two weeks or two decades ago, sexual trauma can cause sexual, intimacy and relationship issues, symptoms of PTSD or borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideations, problems with memory, etc... Seeking help is a courageous step in transcending harm and regaining power and control over your body and life.
(830) 532-7166 View (830) 532-7166
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Katelyn Preston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
I am so happy you are here! I am thankful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and guide you in the ways necessary to help you (and your family) become your most successful & authentic self. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I love supporting couples and families through life phase challenges such as moving in/out, premarital changes, gaining new family, separation, co-parenting, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have experience and enjoy supporting adults and teens through challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self esteem building, sexual abuse trauma, and anger management.
I am so happy you are here! I am thankful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and guide you in the ways necessary to help you (and your family) become your most successful & authentic self. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I love supporting couples and families through life phase challenges such as moving in/out, premarital changes, gaining new family, separation, co-parenting, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have experience and enjoy supporting adults and teens through challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self esteem building, sexual abuse trauma, and anger management.
(830) 429-5262 View (830) 429-5262
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Crystal Gee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78233  (Online Only)
I am well-versed in treating clients that suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioral disruption, grief, anger management, mood disorders, ADHD, and suicidal ideations.
My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have worked in the Human Service field for over 19 years. I've spent 9 years working in the Mental Health field where I trained and became an Evidence-Based Practice Mental Health clinician specializing in Emotional and Disruptive Disorders with certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). I use a Cognitive behavioral and integrative approach to help clients reach their treatment goals.
I am well-versed in treating clients that suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioral disruption, grief, anger management, mood disorders, ADHD, and suicidal ideations.
My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have worked in the Human Service field for over 19 years. I've spent 9 years working in the Mental Health field where I trained and became an Evidence-Based Practice Mental Health clinician specializing in Emotional and Disruptive Disorders with certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). I use a Cognitive behavioral and integrative approach to help clients reach their treatment goals.
(210) 361-9263 View (210) 361-9263
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Jennifer Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
I have extensive knowledge and experience in the treatment of chemical dependency, PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders. I am very knowledgeable about psychotropic medication and can provide you with a lot of valuable information on ways to better manage medication.
I have extensive knowledge and experience in the treatment of chemical dependency, PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders. I am very knowledgeable about psychotropic medication and can provide you with a lot of valuable information on ways to better manage medication.
(210) 361-2079 View (210) 361-2079
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Jennifer Cleveland
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78213
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling? I can help. I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals with a variety of issues ranging from depression and anxiety to executive functioning and parenting issues. Often, my clients tell me that they struggle for too long before seeking help because they hope things will improve or they are ashamed of their issues. I am non-judgmental and can offer you the professional help you've been looking for. I hope you reach out today and start your journey of change, hope, and improved mental health.
Are you struggling? I can help. I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals with a variety of issues ranging from depression and anxiety to executive functioning and parenting issues. Often, my clients tell me that they struggle for too long before seeking help because they hope things will improve or they are ashamed of their issues. I am non-judgmental and can offer you the professional help you've been looking for. I hope you reach out today and start your journey of change, hope, and improved mental health.
(210) 934-3683 View (210) 934-3683
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Olga Roman Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217  (Online Only)
We all want a harmonious and peaceful connection with our love ones. Sometimes we find ourselves at an impasse with our partners, children, friends, or co-workers. These impasses act as barriers that keep our relationships from growing or moving forward. Counseling /therapy gives a person the opportunity to see a "barrier" from a different perspective while acquiring new skills to move through the barrier or eliminating the barrier it self. Many times our underline intentions are good ones but our solutions to a problem may become barriers themselves. We may just need a different perspective or create a new way of behaving.
We all want a harmonious and peaceful connection with our love ones. Sometimes we find ourselves at an impasse with our partners, children, friends, or co-workers. These impasses act as barriers that keep our relationships from growing or moving forward. Counseling /therapy gives a person the opportunity to see a "barrier" from a different perspective while acquiring new skills to move through the barrier or eliminating the barrier it self. Many times our underline intentions are good ones but our solutions to a problem may become barriers themselves. We may just need a different perspective or create a new way of behaving.
(210) 741-9485 View (210) 741-9485
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Beatriz Anel Al-Saigh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
I am a bilingual therapist who works primarily from a Solution Focused Therapy approach or strengths based point of view. I take interest in helping individuals control their anger, impulses, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive thoughts or behaviors. As for couples, I focus on what they want, know the importance of not taking sides, and make the process fun with activities that foster exploration and growth. I have over 8 years of experience conducting intense family counseling with children and teens who were placed in foster care, treatment centers or correctional facilities because their behavior was out of control.
I am a bilingual therapist who works primarily from a Solution Focused Therapy approach or strengths based point of view. I take interest in helping individuals control their anger, impulses, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive thoughts or behaviors. As for couples, I focus on what they want, know the importance of not taking sides, and make the process fun with activities that foster exploration and growth. I have over 8 years of experience conducting intense family counseling with children and teens who were placed in foster care, treatment centers or correctional facilities because their behavior was out of control.
(830) 620-1175 View (830) 620-1175
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Therapy and Empowerment
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LMHC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Universal City, TX 78148  (Online Only)
Are you feeling under pressure, overwhelmed, and as though you are not enough? By utilizing the humanistic, existential, and solution-focused approaches, I can help you feel less pressured and overwhelmed by viewing you as a whole person, encouraging you to remain true to yourself (humanistic), helping you increase your self-awareness, accept responsibility, and know that you are enough so you can live a more authentic life (existential) while focusing on finding solutions for issues in the here and now (solution-focused). Whether you are an adult seeking assistance for yourself or family, or a child/adolescent, I am here to help.
Are you feeling under pressure, overwhelmed, and as though you are not enough? By utilizing the humanistic, existential, and solution-focused approaches, I can help you feel less pressured and overwhelmed by viewing you as a whole person, encouraging you to remain true to yourself (humanistic), helping you increase your self-awareness, accept responsibility, and know that you are enough so you can live a more authentic life (existential) while focusing on finding solutions for issues in the here and now (solution-focused). Whether you are an adult seeking assistance for yourself or family, or a child/adolescent, I am here to help.
(281) 462-5068 View (281) 462-5068
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Flourish Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666  (Online Only)
Through my years as mental health clinician, I have learned that change is not possible in isolation. It would be my privilege to assist in your change/growth process. I offer an eclectic approach to psychotherapy with an extensive background in the treatment of trauma.  My training in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Dr. Bruce Perry's work The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics has enabled me to specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD and many other diagnosis.
Through my years as mental health clinician, I have learned that change is not possible in isolation. It would be my privilege to assist in your change/growth process. I offer an eclectic approach to psychotherapy with an extensive background in the treatment of trauma.  My training in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Dr. Bruce Perry's work The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics has enabled me to specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD and many other diagnosis.
(713) 766-6279 View (713) 766-6279
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.