Online Suicidal Thoughts therapists in California
Browse online Suicidal Thoughts therapists in California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Suicidal
Miriam Adrianowicz
Psychologist, PsyD
When depression takes over, it's common to feel that life isn't worth living. Whether these thoughts are passive or active, we'll work together to first ensure your safety. I believe the more we vocalize our suicidal thoughts, the more it diffuses them. Or rather, talking about suicidal thoughts does not make you more likely to act on them; it, instead, creates an outlet for these sometimes scary ideas, actually decreasing the felt need for action. Suicidal thoughts are so stigmatized, but at some point in our lives, I believe everyone thinks about suicide in some way -- whether it's intellectually/existentially or from a place of pain and depression. Taking away that stigma and talking non-judgmentally about what you're thinking can help you make sense of these sometimes disturbing thoughts. We can figure out what role they play in your psyche, how to relieve some of the pain they cause, and make sure safety is priority #1.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in California
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
In-Person in Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Online in California
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 California
(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
In-Person in Denver, CO 80227
In-Person in Lakewood, CO 80227
Online in Multiple States
California, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Texas
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
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in California
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 California
(Online Only)
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
In-Person in Riverside, CA 92507
Online in California
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
In-Person in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Online in California, New York
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
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 California, New York
(Online Only)
Suicidal
Erin Powers
Counselor/Therapist, APCC 9590
I have experience working with clients with suicidal thoughts. I use trauma-informed methods to work through suicidal ideation and restore hope in the future.
6 Years Experience
Online in California
(Online Only)
Suicidal
Michelle Roberts
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Thank you for telling me. You're not alone, even though it probably feels like you are. I hope that together we can find reasons for you not to give up on this wild world, and to find the beauty in it and in yourself that leads you back toward light and purpose.
12 Years Experience
Online in California
(Online Only)
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 California
(Online Only)
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
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
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
In-Person in Carlsbad, CA 92008
Online in California
Suicidal
Megan Hubert
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, AMFT#159028, APCC#20648
I approach suicidal thoughts with compassion, sensitivity, and without judgment, recognizing that these experiences are often connected to deep emotional pain, hopelessness, or feeling overwhelmed. I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can openly share their experiences, explore underlying concerns, and work toward understanding, connection, and hope while building coping skills and support systems.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Murrieta, CA 92562
Online in California
Suicidal
Jesse R Cardin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LCSW
Experiencing suicidal thoughts can feel frightening and isolating, but you don't have to face them alone. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate place to understand the pain beneath those thoughts and begin finding hope, connection, and reasons to keep moving forward.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Online in California
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 California
(Online Only)
Suicidal
New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Experiencing suicidal thoughts can feel overwhelming, frightening, and isolating. In therapy, we provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk openly about these feelings, explore their underlying causes, and develop immediate safety strategies. Through compassionate, Christ-centered guidance and evidence-based support, clients learn coping skills, regain hope, and build a path toward emotional and spiritual healing, empowerment, and renewed purpose. Immediate help and safety planning are always the first priority.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Online in California, Ohio