Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
San Luis Obispo Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
|
| 35% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 36% | Relational Psychotherapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Luis Obispo. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Suicidal Thoughts
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 Luis Obispo, CA California
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 San Luis Obispo, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We support you in learning how to step out of your feelings and ground your life in the virtues. This becomes a stabilizing force in your life during those times when you just don't feel like it anymore and as we address the underlying pain that brought you to thinking about suicide in the first place, you will begin to heal and your emotions will recalibrate. Your hunger and zest for life will return.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
Suicidal Thoughts
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 Luis Obispo, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Suicidal thoughts are some of the hardest things to admit to. People often worry "What happens if I say something?" or "How I will this affect my friends, family, spouse?" The first thing to know about suicidal thoughts is you're not alone and secondly, suicidal thoughts are often not really about suicide, it's about getting the pain to stop. In our work together, I will help you identify, process and overcome that pain. I take a collaborate approach where we address the stressors, traumas, family dynamics, and negative beliefs that keep you stuck so you can enjoy life again.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California