Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
Browse Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Luis Obispo. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Suicidal
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
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 San Luis Obispo, CA California
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 San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
Suicidal
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Suicidal Thoughts.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Suicidal
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I provide a compassionate, safe, and nonjudgmental space for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. Therapy focuses on increasing safety, reducing emotional pain, strengthening support, and helping clients find reasons for hope, connection, and continued living.
41 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Luis Obispo, California Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in San Luis Obispo, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (46%), and Family Systems Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 44% | Asian |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |