Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Santa Maria, California CA
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Suicidal
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 Santa Maria, CA California
Suicidal
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Working with a skillful therapist provides a confidential space that allows you to explore suicidal thoughts, overwhelming emotional distress and hopelessness without judgment. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based tools that help you regulate intense emotions, free you from self-sabotaging patterns, and help you to build the balanced, happy life you deserve.
35 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA California (Online Only)
Suicidal
Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
So many people wonder if things might feel easier if they just didn't wake up the next morning. & Therapy is the perfect place to talk about those things. You'll meet someone clinically trained to respond in helpful ways. Then, let's help you build a life worth living.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA California
Suicidal
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 Santa Maria, CA California (Online Only)
Suicidal
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 Santa Maria, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Santa Maria, California Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Santa Maria, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (49%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
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
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 49% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Asian |
| 47% | Men |
| 40% | Hispanic / Latino |