Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Madison, WI
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Pauquette Center for Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified
Verified
Have you been struggling with
suicidal
thoughts, self-injury, or other high risk behaviors? Do you have difficulty navigating your relationships in ways you feel good about or feel frequently misunderstood by others? Are you frequently overwhelmed by your emotions? If any of this sounds like you, Dr. Chapin and the Pauquette Center can help. We specialize in providing treatments that can help manage personal and emotional chaos and help you to feel more in control.

Mitch Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified
Verified
I have over 20 years experience helping a wide variety of populations including the criminally insane, mentally ill, alcohol and drug addicts, homeless,
suicidal
, behaviorally challenged on the autism spectrum, and emotionally troubled.
Are you at a crossroads in your life, struggling with crippling anxiety or debilitating depression? Do you need help and support to gain strength and motivation to feel joy? Would you like to build confidence and identify what is your passion in life? Would you like help problem solving and coming up with strategies to overcome barriers that may be internal or external? Would you like to gain the courage to let go of these blocks and make progress toward something that gives life meaning and fulfillment? Would you benefit from learning to connect to yourself as well as others with whom you are in contact?
Waitlist for new clients

Sellers Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I can help with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, problematic use of alcohol and other substances, trauma, difficulty dealing with emotions, stress related to day-to-day living, struggles with life changes, and self-harming behaviors including
suicidal
behavior and non-
suicidal
self-injury.
The number one thing that makes therapy work is the connection between client and therapist. I want to understand what's happening with you so that I can put my skills to good use and help you to meet your therapy goals. My methods are based on scientific research and on my professional experience as a therapist. Many of the techniques I use with clients are techniques that I have applied in my own life to reduce my own suffering and improve my own happiness. I practice much of what I preach, so I know firsthand that these methods work.

Zeus Arreguin
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I offer extensive counseling services to individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships and family conflicts. These presenting issues may include marriage and/or relationships, parenting, general life decisions, work conflict, self-identity, self-esteem, substance abuse,
suicidal ideation
, sexuality and sex addictions. I work with clients to discover the root of the problem, construct a treatment plan and guide their growth through various counseling methods in our work together.
Waitlist for new clients

William Hutter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with persons of all ages, on a variety of topics. My work includes individual, couples, consensual non-monogamous relationships and families. I am part of the queer community and work extensively with issues involving the LGBTQ+ community. Another area of interest in my work has been with perpetrators of sexual abuse/assault and persons struggling with addiction issues (i.e. food, alcohol, drugs, pornography). I have lived abroad and enjoy working with persons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds now residing in the US.

Julia Appelbaum Rhodes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Previously, Julia worked with a great variety of mental health problems including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Not accepting new clients

Rachel Sanabria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
“Sensitivity isn't being wimpy. It's about being so painfully aware that a flea landing on a dog is like a sonic boom.” This is a quote from a favorite musician of mine, Jeff Buckley. I see sensitivity as a strength, not a deficit. As a therapist, I work hard to help my clients understand that oftentimes the parts of themselves that they view as weak are really their greatest strengths. The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves are very important. They are the lens through which we view everything- they color our world. The problem is that a lot of the time the narratives we have about ourselves are simply not true.
Waitlist for new clients

Sophie Conklin
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA Psy
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, my name is Sophie Conklin. I intern with Madison Mental Health Services to provide free therapy to those seeking counseling regarding LGBTQ+ topics, Women's Issues, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Trauma Recovery, Anxiety, and Depression. I also work with clients on subjects like Body Image, Self Esteem, Stress, and PTSD. If you're seeking to arrive at tranquility or a content state of mind and body, I would love to take steps together to enhance your prosperity. Currently I have a waitlist for one on one clients, however I will be running group therapy sessions for survivors of sexual assault for those interested.

Aaron Doeppers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
“You are not a machine with broken parts,” writes author Yohann Hari. We are humans on this challenging journey of life. We navigate love and loneliness, trauma and triumph, and endless messages from our culture which say we are not successful enough, attractive enough, rich enough…good enough. I have a different idea—you are enough! In therapy, I provide safe, non-judgmental space to meet you in the full context of your life, family, culture, and dreams for the future. Let me help you find and heal your true self and build authentic relationships that make your life less stressful and more meaningful.

Bethany Brewster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
My therapy services exist to provide genuine, Christ-centered, Christian counseling to those facing emotional or relational difficulties. I desire to equip and empower each client by relying on Biblical truths and by using practical therapy skills to help my clients heal, grow, and change. I seek to offer objective advice and focus on a big picture perspective.
Not accepting new clients

Jess Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I believe an important part of a person's mental health is what has happened to them. I have experience working with clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses including Bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, borderline personality disorder and trauma. I use a variety of approaches to meet each person's individual needs always with a focus on being person centered. I have experience working with women, men and people who have various genres or are nonbinary.
Waitlist for new clients

Leah Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I believe throughout our lives, from childhood to adulthood there are circumstances that cause us to lose sight of our true authentic self. I value taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship based on trust, compassion and acceptance. My sessions are casual, with a playful caring approach with sensitivity and genuine understanding. When working with children, I like to use play based techniques and movement to assist in regulation while discussing stressful topics. I work with children, teens, young adults, families and adults of all ages.
Waitlist for new clients

Caroline Crehan Neumann
Pre-Licensed Professional, APSW
Verified
Verified
Life can be full of daily stressors, unforeseen obstacles, challenging relationships, and lingering trauma. Therapy can help untangle some of these inevitable experiences and help people grow into a healthier version of themselves. Whether you're focused on a new issue, old wounds, or seeking a place to simply learn more about yourself - talking through it can be immensely helpful. My approach to therapy is wholistic and eclectic; viewing the client as a complex person who could benefit from a mix of different therapy modalities.

Ronald J May
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My practice is oriented towards helping men, young and old, face the challenges of being a man in today's world: learning to be emotionally intimate in relationships, balancing the demands of work and family, managing anger and other destructive impulses, learning to be a more involved and loving father, and finding one's true path in life. Beginning therapy is not easy for many men. I use my extensive experience in working with men to offer both the compassion and directness men need to find the courage within themselves to face these challenges.
Not accepting new clients

Steven A. Elkind
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Real change lies in a person’s willingness to become more of who they are rather than trying to become what they are not. You are not a problem to be solved or fixed. Competent therapy offers no gimmicks, no quick fixes-- what matters is a willingness to explore who you are rather than who you "should" be. I cannot promise quick and easy relief from your suffering. What I can promise is my full attention and engagement. Every difficulty is an opportunity; perhaps not a welcome opportunity but your struggle has meaning—you are not satisfied with the status quo, you have not given up.

Jenna Mohelnitzky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASPW
Verified
Verified
Worked with patients with - PTSD, Substance use disorders, adolescents (10+), anxiety, depression, OCD.

Ruth Ellen Saul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I partner with my clients to reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and malaise, while also building strengths and adaptation strategies. To do this, we usually 1) explore any straightforward or creative ways to alter life circumstances that contribute to the malaise, and 2) identify, then make and implement a plan to reduce any self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, assumptions, and doubts that contribute to my clients' distress. While this sounds abstract and difficult, I am informal in my approach and we often have a good time getting where we're going!
Not accepting new clients

Alison Noyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapy is the most vulnerable step you can take toward change, self-discovery, and healing. I offer individual therapy for adults in Wisconsin (In-person and Telehealth) and Washington (Telehealth). Treatment modalities that I utilize: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Post Induction Therapy (Healing our core issues model) Mindfulness

Kim Crowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Now and then everyone needs a little help and support to deal with life's curves, valleys, hills, and potholes. Feeling sad, stuck, or anxious? Struggling with an unexpected change or loss? Is a past experience impacting the joy in your life?

Tricia Norby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Has your life become unmanageable or lacking in joy? Sometimes we become overwhelmed and stretched too thin due to all of our obligations like work, family, relationships, etc. Sometimes it is an event that tips the scales and other times it is just the build-up of our every day stressors. Either way, it is time to put things back into perspective and find the happiness that you deserve.
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What type of Madison mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
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