Online Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PA
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Suicidal
Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Suicidal thoughts are a common response to being in intense psychological pain and distress. I provide support with safety planning and crisis prevention, as well as exploring and working through the stressors and issues in individuals' lives that are contributing to their suicidal ideation. My goal is to support clients not only in managing risk and keeping themselves safe but in building a life worth living.
6 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA (Online Only)
Suicidal
HUGH R STEWART III
Hypnotherapist, Ph.D., ACHt.
Many of us have suicidal thoughts, even murderous thoughts. The important distinction to remember is that thought and acting on the thought are two completely different scenarios. I welcome clients that are challenged with said thoughts and am willing and delighted that we can have such meaningful conversations to get to the cause of and release such depressing and angry thoughts so that we can live a happy, productive, safe, and secure life of joy and sovereignty.
26 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Suicidal thoughts and self-injury impulses often come from parts of us trying to protect against unbearable pain, emotional overwhelm, or feelings of worthlessness. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients gently explore and understand these reactive parts with compassion, reducing shame and building a sense of inner safety. Somatic regulation, mindfulness, and DBT-informed skills are integrated to strengthen self-regulation, improve coping, and decrease overwhelm. Together, we work on uncovering the deeper layers of distress and developing new ways to soothe and support yourself so that these protective impulses become less urgent and less consuming. My diagnostic expertise and collaboration with prescribers ensure comprehensive care when additional support is needed.
29 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Dr. Linda Leiphart
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive training and expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.
22 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Stephanie Larsen @ Healthy Minds Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of caring more deeply for yourself! I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults working to overcome their significant anxiety and depressive symptoms. Sometimes life can beat you down and it can be hard to get relief from the constant negative thoughts. I've spent much of my career working with clients on re-establishing their identity, challenging and changing their inner dialog, and supporting them on climbing out of the dark hole that depression can be. Ultimately, I strongly believe in building a close therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore and move past your anxious and depressive thought patterns, learn to support yourself, become more confident in your identity and purpose, and my goal is to help you achieve the goals you've set out to meet! Feel free to reach out and see if we can be a good fit to help move you closer to your goals and relief!
14 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Gregor Nathanael Schwarz
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I provide specialized, compassionate support for individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and intense emotional crisis. My approach is rooted in safety-first, evidence-based frameworks, utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—in which I have extensive specialized training—and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you navigate periods of profound hopelessness. Drawing upon my comprehensive clinical background—including specialized outpatient DBT and post-doctoral training in externalizing problems—I bring a depth of experience in managing high-risk behaviors and complex emotional dysregulation. I work collaboratively with you to develop personalized safety plans, identify warning signs, and build the distress tolerance skills needed to manage overwhelming emotions. If you are struggling, please know you do not have to carry this burden alone; my goal is to provide a non-judgmental, stable environment where we can prioritize your immediate safety while working toward long-term stabilization, emotional healing, and a renewed sense of purpose.
3 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Kevin J. Drab
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counsel
In helping you to work through suicidal thoughts, I use a particular model of therapy known as Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), which enables us to work closely together in addressing the causes and solutions to your suicidality.
32 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
If you are having thoughts of ending your life, you do not need someone to panic. You need someone who can hear it. Suicidal thinking is often the mind's way of saying that something in the current life has become unbearable — and that the person cannot yet see another way through. Therapy is a place to say the thing out loud, without performance, without crisis, without anyone rushing to fix it. The work is to find out what has become unbearable and to discover whether there are possibilities that the pain has made invisible.
3 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Confluence Mind and Motion
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
We help clients explore the pain and disconnection beneath suicidal thoughts, offering warmth, safety, and nonjudgmental support. Treatment focuses on stabilizing emotions, building protective connections, and restoring hope. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
9 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Danielle Farabaugh
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. These thoughts are more common than many realize and often signal deep emotional pain rather than a true wish to die. Together, we work to understand the underlying causes, build coping strategies, and create a sense of safety and hope. Through evidence-based therapy, I help clients reduce distress, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with meaning, support, and reasons to live.
19 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Iris Bowen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MBA
Many folks I work with experience suicidal thoughts, so if you are scared, sad, or tired of this experience you are not alone. As an abolitionist therapist, I aim to help you lean on social and communal supports when experiencing suicidal ideation, knowing that for many people--Black and Brown folks in particular—it can feel really scary to discuss these things with a provider for fear of being placed into a carceral setting for forced treatment. I believe in your dignity and right to receive care that is self-determined and consensual.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, you're not alone—and your pain is valid. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can talk openly about what you're feeling and begin to understand the emotional weight you're carrying. Using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we work to reduce immediate risk while exploring underlying issues such as depression, hopelessness, or past trauma. Together, we’ll develop coping tools, safety plans, and a path toward stability, support, and renewed hope. Help is here—you don’t have to face this alone.
35 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC,
Our specialists are trained in crisis intervention and put your well being first. We offer many gold standard models of psychotherapy that have been shown to help manage chronic suicidal ideation.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
It is terrible to feel the despair of wanting to end your life, and I am prepared to help you navigate out of those depths. I prioritize your safety and can help coordinate more intensive care to ensure you have the care you need.
6 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Striving for Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW or RP
Experiencing suicidal thoughts can feel frightening, lonely, and deeply painful—but you do not have to carry that pain alone. Suicidal ideation is often a sign of overwhelming distress, hopelessness, trauma, depression, or feeling emotionally exhausted. At Striving for Synergy, we provide compassionate, non-judgmental therapy in Toronto, Pickering, and virtually across Ontario for individuals experiencing thoughts of wanting to escape pain or feeling disconnected from hope. Our therapists offer a safe space to explore what is beneath that pain, strengthen coping resources, rebuild connection, and work toward healing, meaning, and renewed possibility.
10 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
South Psychology is committed to supporting individuals facing suicidal ideation. Our evidence-based therapy and assessment services provide a lifeline for those navigating dark moments. You are not alone—we’re here to guide you toward resilience and recovery.
Why Choose South Psychology for Suicidal Ideation?
Expert Therapists: Our compassionate team specializes in understanding the complexities of suicidal thoughts. We approach each case with empathy and expertise.
Holistic Assessment: Beyond addressing ideation, we explore underlying factors such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors.
Collaborative Care: We work closely with you, your loved ones, and other healthcare providers to create a comprehensive support network.
Our Suicidal Ideation Services Include:
Crisis Intervention: Urgent sessions to stabilize and ensure safety.
Therapy: Evidence-based approaches like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thoughts and emotions.
Risk Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation to understand risk factors and develop a personalized safety plan.
Family Support: Involving family members to foster understanding and create a protective environment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Dr. Michael M. Grant
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist PhD, MBA
Many of us feel pain and when we think that pain is insurmountable and permanent and there is no other way out, we sometimes think of ending our life as the solution. I do not go crazy when someone tells me that are having suicidal thoughts. I simply accept them and start digging into what the underlying pain is about and how I can help the person lesson that agony.
24 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Specialty Blurb on Suicidal Thoughts
Our counseling services addressing Suicidal Thoughts offer compassionate support for individuals experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Recognizing the critical importance of addressing these concerns with sensitivity and urgency, our approach is centered on providing a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to share their feelings and challenges. We are committed to guiding individuals through these difficult moments, offering hope and specialized strategies to manage and overcome these thoughts.
Techniques and Supports for Managing Suicidal Thoughts
* Crisis Intervention Techniques to provide immediate support and safety planning in moments of acute risk.
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and address underlying thought patterns and beliefs contributing to feelings of despair and hopelessness.
* Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to develop coping skills for managing intense emotions and reducing self-harming behaviors.
* Support in Building a Supportive Network including guidance on strengthening relationships and accessing community resources.
* Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Practices to help manage emotional pain and cultivate a sense of calm and presence.
Goals of Counseling for Suicidal Thoughts
Our counseling for Suicidal Thoughts aims to:
* Create a supportive and understanding environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued.
* Equip clients with immediate and long-term strategies to manage suicidal thoughts and impulses effectively.
* Foster a sense of hope, highlighting personal strengths and potential pathways for overcoming current challenges.
* Facilitate the exploration and treatment of underlying issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma that may contribute to suicidal thoughts.
* Collaborate with clients in developing a personalized safety plan that includes coping strategies and emergency contacts.
Addressing suicidal thoughts requires specialized knowledge, compassion, and a proactive approach. Our counseling services are dedicated to offering the critical support needed to navigate this challenging experience, working closely with individuals to restore hope and empower them towards a safer, healthier path. We understand the complexity and depth of what you may be going through and are here to help every step of the way.
9 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Desensitize upsetting life stimuli and work to improve self-efficacy leading to hopefulness and satisfaction with less suicidal tendency. Of course and suicidal thoughts must be taken seriously and additional treatment on an outpatient or inpatient basis may be indicated and pusued.
37 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Suicidal
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We offer a compassionate and confidential environment for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or hopelessness. Our therapists focus on safety, stabilization, and rebuilding a sense of purpose and connection.
9 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh's post-steel identity brings civic pride alongside the lingering mental health effects of industrial decline, with therapists frequently addressing grief, economic anxiety, and intergenerational family dynamics rooted in its working-class heritage. The city's medical landscape is anchored by UPMC — one of the largest health systems in the country — and the University of Pittsburgh, both of which maintain extensive mental health training programs and community clinics. Pittsburgh has a growing creative and tech economy attracting young professionals, creating demand for therapists who work with identity, career transitions, and the particular stress of building a life in a city undergoing reinvention. Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, and the South Hills are among the neighborhoods with the strongest concentrations of private practices.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania average 16 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (100%), Suicidal Thoughts (100%), and Depression (97%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 80% |
In Person and Online |
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| 20% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 100% | Suicidal Thoughts |
| 97% | Depression |
| 87% | Stress |
| 83% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 77% | Loss or Grief |
| 73% | Social Anxiety |