Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Laguna, CA
Browse Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Laguna, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Suicidal
Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
Having suicidal thoughts is a sign that clients are going through an immense amount of psychological and emotional pain. These thoughts, although scary or comforting, bring a sign of relief. It's says, I can make an end to this suffering. But that isn't the only option there is. Therapy can help you find meaning or cultivate reasons why life can be worth staying, or at least tolerable.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Laguna, CA
Online in Laguna, CA
Suicidal
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I provide a nonjudgmental space to talk about suicidal thoughts, build safety, and address the pain underneath, while coordinating additional supports as needed.
0 Years Experience
Online in Laguna, CA (Online Only)
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 Laguna, CA
Suicidal
Benedict Choi, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR, IFS Informed
Suicidal Thoughts are not permanent nor are they always signs that you are actually wanting to kill yourself. For clients that come in with passive suicidal ideation, it is critical to first understand this and then to get curious about why there may be a part that may be considering not wanting to be in this world. anymore. It is also important to pay attention to the intentions of these parts that are wanting client to self harm, as they may be pointing to deeper unmet needs and longings. I am skilled in safety planning, and have been trained in CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality), an evidence-based approach to treating people suffering from serious thoughts of self-harm.
17 Years Experience
Online in Laguna, CA
Suicidal
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Dealing with suicidal thoughts is challenging and critical. They need to be taken seriously. Concrete methods can be learned that will assist you in coping with these thought patterns. You are not alone and the right support from a crisis hotline can see you through these difficult times.
35 Years Experience
Online in Laguna, CA (Online Only)
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Laguna, CA Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Laguna, 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 |