Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Merced, California CA
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Suicidal Thoughts
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 Merced, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Experiencing suicidal thoughts can feel isolating and overwhelming. I provide a steady, nonjudgmental space where these thoughts can be spoken about openly and safely. The work focuses on understanding what is driving these experiences, strengthening support, and helping individuals move toward a greater sense of stability and connection.
9 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts
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 Merced, CA California (Online Only)
Suicidal Thoughts
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 Merced, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts
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 Merced, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Merced, California Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Merced, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (51%), and Family Systems Therapy (49%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 61% | Teen |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Asian |
| 41% | Black / African American |