Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Bakersfield, CA
Browse Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Bakersfield, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Annie Miller
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I offer a safe, therapy space to process all feelings, including suicidal ideation. When crisis such as this surfaces my hope to find ways to process the feelings you are having while also keep you safe.
22 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
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 Bakersfield, CA (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
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Suicidal
Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Suicidal thoughts often emerge when emotional pain has exceeded a person’s perceived capacity to carry it, and no other form of relief feels imaginable. I approach suicidal ideation directly and without panic, shame, or avoidance, distinguishing a desire for pain to end from intent to die while taking every level of risk seriously. Treatment includes ongoing assessment, collaborative safety planning, strengthening support, and addressing the experiences beneath the crisis. Safety remains foundational, but the work does not end with keeping someone alive; it also asks what has made life feel unlivable and what must change for genuine connection, agency, and reasons for living to become possible. This reflects established guidance emphasizing direct assessment and collaborative safety planning.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, CA
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Bakersfield, CA Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Bakersfield, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $222 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%), and Family Systems Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Accept insurance
30%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 60% | Senior |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Asian |
| 38% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |