Online Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Diego, California CA
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Suicidal
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. Treatment prioritizes safety, stabilization, and rebuilding hope and connection.
20 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA
Suicidal
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts find a grounded, compassionate space to talk about what feels unbearable without judgment or pressure. Together, we explore the pain, isolation, and overwhelm underneath those thoughts and begin to build pathways toward safety, connection, and relief. My approach is steady, warm, and deeply attuned—supporting you as you move toward feeling less alone and more supported in your life.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA
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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
Suicidal thoughts are often a sign of profound pain, overwhelm, or feeling trapped, not a sign that something is wrong with you at your core. Therapy provides a space to take these experiences seriously, understand what drives them, and build safer, more effective ways of coping.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA
Suicidal
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was one of the first therapies to treat highly suicidal individuals on an outpatient basis. Because DBT considers suicide as the solution, not the actual problem itself, DBT therapists are focused on identifying the actual problems in order to assist with different, tangible solutions. Not only that, but DBT therapists are able to speak frankly about death instead of tiptoeing around it, treating patients with respect rather than patronizing with whispery tones and “concerned” looks. Within DBT, no person is treated as “fragile” and though the situation may be serious, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA
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 San Diego, CA
Suicidal
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Having scary thoughts is scary. You don't have to go through it alone. We will help you learn to manage overwhelming feelings while cultivating a plan for safety. Safety for today and tomorrow.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA
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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We have a staff of psychotherapists and med prescribers that work with clients who have suicidal thoughts. We offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS (to name a few treatment modalities) and medication in addition to many problem-solving therapies to help you learn new coping skills to improve your life.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA
Suicidal
Greta Klaber
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ma, LMFT
I have extensive experience working with suicidal thoughts and ideation, and I approach this area with care, curiosity, and a deep respect for honesty. Suicidal thoughts are more common than many people realize, and I believe they deserve space in therapy—both to reduce distress and to explore the deeper themes they may be pointing to. In our work, I aim to create a space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment or alarmism, while also taking safety seriously. When the foundation is stable enough, we can explore the meanings behind these thoughts—whether they relate to pain, control, disconnection, or a desire for relief—and begin to understand what your system is trying to communicate.
9 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA
Suicidal
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA
Suicidal
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I provide a compassionate, safe, and nonjudgmental space for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. Therapy focuses on increasing safety, reducing emotional pain, strengthening support, and helping clients find reasons for hope, connection, and continued living.
41 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA
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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA
Suicidal
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I provide a nonjudgmental space to talk about suicidal thoughts, build safety, and address the pain underneath, while coordinating additional supports as needed.
0 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
San Diego's identity as a major military and biotech hub creates dual demand for therapists specializing in veteran trauma and PTSD on one hand, and the high-functioning anxiety and burnout of the life sciences industry on the other. The city's large active-duty population at Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton means therapists with military specialty training are consistently sought after, and many practices are specifically oriented toward service members and their families. San Diego's border location and large Latino population drive demand for bilingual therapists and culturally affirming care for immigrant and mixed-status families. Scripps Health and UC San Diego Health provide institutional mental health anchors across the county.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Diego, California Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Diego, 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 Anxiety or Fears (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% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 89% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 80% | Stress |
| 71% | Loss or Grief |
| 71% | Social Anxiety |