Online Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Riverside, California CA
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Suicidal
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Working with a skillful therapist provides a confidential space that allows you to explore suicidal thoughts, overwhelming emotional distress and hopelessness without judgment. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based tools that help you regulate intense emotions, free you from self-sabotaging patterns, and help you to build the balanced, happy life you deserve.
35 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Melanie Goetz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
If suicidal thoughts are something common that you've been living with for a long time, then weekly therapy may be appropriate for you. The limitation of weekly, telehealth sessions exists when your thoughts begin to create a plan and you notice your hopelessness rising, along with more and more intent to act on the plan. While suicidal ideation can be unpredictable, and I am able to support you in finding the level of care you need, if the time does come, I do not start a therapeutic relationship with someone who needs more care than I can currently give through Zoom sessions.
I volunteered as a Hotline Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch's Suicide Hotline before graduate school. My skills and technique for facing crises continued to develop through school and client experience.
When you're not in crisis, we'll be sure to emphasize techniques of building safety in your environment, in our relationship, as well as within your own body during and outside of our sessions. We'll emphasize where you feel some sense of hope and purpose and give space for any and all the existing ambiguity.
10 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Shayda Ewalt
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Suicidal thoughts are often a sign of overwhelming pain, not a desire to die, but a desire for relief. If you are experiencing these thoughts, you are not alone, and there is no judgment here. Together, we create safety, explore the depth of your suffering with compassion, and build internal and external supports to help you move through the pain without facing it alone.
10 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
Suicidal ideation is most commonly associated with depressive mental states. Though troubling, such thoughts are not uncommon and I welcome clients to share without fear that I will over-react. My goal and my role is to help and I understand that such thoughts are not necessarily dangerous.
24 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we provide compassionate, immediate support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. Our team creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore the underlying causes of these feelings and offers personalized, evidence-based treatment to help manage emotional distress. Through therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing support, we work with clients to develop coping strategies, foster hope, and build resilience, guiding them toward a path of healing and stability.
10 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I work with suicidal thoughts by approaching them not only as a safety concern, but as meaningful signals that something in a person’s life has become unbearable or unsustainable. Treatment focuses on understanding what these thoughts are tied to, stabilizing distress, and helping clients move toward a life that feels more livable while maintaining clear attention to safety.
3 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Cindy Lee Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I specialize in working with adults experiencing suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, and feelings of hopelessness or emotional overwhelm. These experiences can range from passive thoughts of not wanting to be here, to more persistent or intrusive thoughts during periods of high distress. They are often linked to underlying pain, trauma, depression, or long-standing emotional burdens that have become difficult to carry alone.
My approach is grounded in safety, stabilization, and careful pacing. The initial focus of therapy is on reducing distress, increasing emotional regulation, and strengthening internal and external supports so that you are not navigating these experiences in isolation.
I use trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) when appropriate, to address the underlying experiences that contribute to suicidal thinking. These approaches support the nervous system in processing overwhelming emotional material while building greater capacity for stability and resilience.
I also incorporate nervous system regulation and attachment-focused work, with an emphasis on helping clients develop stronger internal safety, self-compassion, and a more grounded sense of connection to life and relationships. Therapy is collaborative and paced carefully, with ongoing attention to your level of readiness and safety throughout the process.
Many clients find that as underlying pain is processed and coping capacity increases, suicidal thoughts become less frequent, less intense, and less central to their daily experience, replaced gradually by a greater sense of stability, meaning, and agency.
5 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Lori Karny LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MSG, Masters in Gerontology
Depression and suicidal thoughts are worthy of clinical attention. I offer therapy to support you to consider that you can improve your relationship with yourself and enhance your capacity to better cope with depressive thoughts and fears. I have experience with helping people with depression, bipolar disorder and persistent symptoms of depression. If you are currently suicidal, please go to your local Emergency Room. You can also contact 889 or 1877-330-6366 for emotional support. I will do all I can to support your stability and create a non-judemental clinial atmosphere to help you to articulate your emotions, conflicts or fears. I look forward to speaking with you.
20 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Jennifer Canu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Suicidal thoughts, as most mental health symptoms, are on a spectrum ranging from fleeting thoughts/statements of wanting to die (suicide expression) to active suicidal thoughts with a plan and intent. I have over 15 years experience treating suicidal thoughts of varying intensity and risk. With my client's consent, I partner with external supports such as psychiatrists, family members, schools and physicians in safety planning, treatment planning and after-care planning following a 5150/5585 hold or hospitalization. When a child or teen experiences suicidal thoughts, I engage parents/caregivers in safety planning and developing strategies to address underlying triggers and dynamics that may contribute to suicidal thoughts.
20 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
So many people wonder if things might feel easier if they just didn't wake up the next morning. & Therapy is the perfect place to talk about those things. You'll meet someone clinically trained to respond in helpful ways. Then, let's help you build a life worth living.
9 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
I have experience supporting people who have had thoughts of suicide or attempted suicide. I am comfortable providing effective support that aims to address the root causes of suicide risk, and help people regain their hope for the future.
18 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide compassionate, trauma-informed support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. We prioritize safety, stabilization, and connection while helping clients understand and reduce emotional distress. Our approach is non-judgmental, collaborative, and grounded in care.
7 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Lori Karny
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
If you are depressed, worried about yourself -- or a family member describes, feeling depressed, hopeless, demoralized and ambivalant about life and is thinking about suicide, you are not alone. Help is available if you can reach out.
It is worth reaching out to a therapist, family member or close friend for help.
If you are in an urgent state of mind right now, go to your nearest Emergency Room or call the Suicide Prevention line at 988.
37 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Dealing with suicidal thoughts is challenging and critical. They need to be taken seriously. Concrete methods can be learned that will assist you in coping with these thought patterns. You are not alone and the right support from a crisis hotline can see you through these difficult times.
35 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
John Jakubowski
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT MACP LPCC
It's actually normal for people to be inquisitive about life and death - it's the great mystery. If you're going beyond this into planning, and fantasizing about how to kill yourself, pick up the phone now and call 911. Your life is precious, and there are so many connections that perhaps you have lost sight of. The pain will go away and it will change, but it starts by reaching out.
7 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you currently struggling with depression and experiencing suicidal thoughts as a result? Therapy can help you eliminate those suicidal thoughts by learning ways to cope and manage stressors and current life struggles.
15 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
The Connection Clinic
Marriage and Family Therapist
We take suicidal thoughts seriously and provide immediate, compassionate support to those in crisis, ensuring a safe space for you to explore your feelings. At The Connection Clinic, we are committed to anti-carceral practices, meaning we prioritize your well-being without involving law enforcement, allowing for a supportive environment focused on healing and understanding.
9 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
Having suicidal thoughts is a sign that clients are going through an immense amount of psychological and emotional pain. These thoughts, although scary or comforting, bring a sign of relief. It's says, I can make an end to this suffering. But that isn't the only option there is. Therapy can help you find meaning or cultivate reasons why life can be worth staying, or at least tolerable.
11 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Suicidal
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Suicidal thoughts are some of the hardest things to admit to. People often worry "What happens if I say something?" or "How I will this affect my friends, family, spouse?" The first thing to know about suicidal thoughts is you're not alone and secondly, suicidal thoughts are often not really about suicide, it's about getting the pain to stop. In our work together, I will help you identify, process and overcome that pain. I take a collaborate approach where we address the stressors, traumas, family dynamics, and negative beliefs that keep you stuck so you can enjoy life again.
8 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA
Riverside is home to UC Riverside and is the economic and cultural hub of the Inland Empire — a vast suburban region east of Los Angeles where high housing costs, long commutes, and economic pressures create distinct mental health challenges for a predominantly working- and middle-class population. The city has a significant Latino and Black population, and bilingual and culturally affirming therapists serve important access roles in communities where language and cultural fit are barriers to mainstream mental health services. Riverside University Health System provides institutional mental health resources for one of California's largest and fastest-growing counties. UC Riverside's psychology program feeds practitioners into the local community, though the Inland Empire as a whole remains underserved relative to coastal California metros.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Riverside, California Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Riverside, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Suicidal Thoughts (100%), Depression (93%), and Trauma and PTSD (89%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Suicidal Thoughts |
| 93% | Depression |
| 89% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Stress |
| 71% | Loss or Grief |
| 71% | Social Anxiety |