Suicidal Thoughts

I am highly trained and experienced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which is the gold standard treatment for suicidality.

I am extensively trained and experienced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the gold-standard treatment for chronic suicidality.

I have extensive training, expertise, and experience treating suicidality, and I am happy to provide a complimentary consult to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, to determine whether DBT-informed therapy could be an effective treatment option.

I believe that comprehensive therapy for suicidal ideation is so much more than writing down a safety plan on a piece of paper and calling it a day. It is my goal to meet my clients where they are in their journey, and help them find their own meaning and hope. I am certified through ASIST, the world's leading suicide prevention program, and use these techniques regularly in sessions where suicidality is a concern.

Being at a place where it feels like there are no other options and to lose hope in life, is one of the worst human experiences. As your therapist, I will sit with you in this pain. I will hold your hand through this and at your pace, we will find the hope and meaning you once held. It is my goal to take away the shame and power around these thoughts and give that power back to you. I am also certified in ASIST, the world's leading suicide prevention program.

Thoughts of not wanting to be alive or wanting to be dead are valid experiences and discussing them is an important way to work towards healing. As a therapist, I am comfortable exploring these uncomfortable feelings with you.

Suicidal thoughts and depression can feel overwhelming and all encompassing when you are dealing with them on your own. As a therapist, I aim to provide a nonjudgmental space to begin exploring the ‘why’ behind the feelings you are having and develop a plan to help ease these feelings.

I have experience working with clients who are actively suicidal both in outpatient and inpatient settings. I hope to support those who are experiencing the worst days of their lives and provide encouragement to keep going.

As an anti-carceral therapist, I address suicidal ideation by recognizing the impact of systemic oppression and trauma, rather than resorting to punitive measures like hospitalization. I focus on the root causes of distress, such as discrimination and poverty, and create a compassionate, non-criminalizing space for clients to be heard. I empower individuals to make choices about their care, prioritize community support, resist medicalization, and work toward healing and liberation.

I get it; wanting to die is scary and admitting you want to die is even scarier. I want you to know, I'm not scared to talk about it. I believe most people know what it's like to not want to wake up or not want to exist anymore. I'm more suspicious of people who say they have never felt that way. Feeling suicidal makes sense to me for a lot of reason, AND I want to help you turn the volume down on those ideas. Let's talk about options before you go with the most permanent one on the table.

I specialize in working with clients who struggle with suicidal thoughts. I create a safe space to find methods to cope with these thoughts, identify triggers for these thoughts, and find your reason for living. In addition, I also specialize in working with friends/family who are suicide loss survivors.

I have specialized in crisis work and decreasing suicidal thoughts and behaviors throughout my career. I have been considered a lead trainer in the hospital setting for other mental health therapists, teaching risk assessment, safety planning, and harm reduction, as well as specific strategies for working with folks struggling with suicidality.

Suicidal thoughts and self-injurious behavior

I am extensively trained and experienced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the gold-standard treatment for chronic suicidality. I use behavioral analysis as well as distress tolerance and emotion regulation techniques to treat suicidality.

I have worked with chronically and acutely suicidal people my entire career. I know from personal experience just how pervasive suicidal thoughts can be, and I use that experience to connect with people on a deeper level. I want my patients to feel comfortable talking about suicidal thoughts confidentially without the fear of their therapist panicking and reporting them. My goal is always to help you get the support you need with a sense of agency and empowerment.

"Suicidal ideation" is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of experiences. For some, they have passing thoughts of not wanting to wake up. For others, they have been considering a plan to end their life. The suicidal part of us is not the enemy, it is a part wanting to protect us from pain, loss, depression, life circumstances, etc. If we can befriend this part of us, we can find other ways to meet its goals that don't involve self harm or ending ones life.

I have extensive experience with suicidal thoughts, and am specifically trained to help with self-harm/self-injury.

I utilize DBT treatment and strategies to treat the emotion regulation problems that are often underlying suicidal ideation. Once individuals are better equipped with DBT coping skills, they are better able to take suicide off the table of options for problem solving their intense emotions.