Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Springfield, MA
Browse Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Springfield, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Suicidal
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was one of the first therapies to treat highly suicidal individuals on an outpatient basis. Because DBT considers suicide as the solution, not the actual problem itself, DBT therapists are focused on identifying the actual problems in order to assist with different, tangible solutions. Not only that, but DBT therapists are able to speak frankly about death instead of tiptoeing around it, treating patients with respect rather than patronizing with whispery tones and “concerned” looks. Within DBT, no person is treated as “fragile” and though the situation may be serious, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
12 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA
Suicidal
Erik Stenglein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW
Specialties include suicidal ideation support, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, emotional regulation, crisis support, and trauma-informed care for adults.
I work with adults 18+ who experience suicidal thoughts, passive suicidality, or feelings of hopelessness and despair. Many clients come to therapy feeling scared by their thoughts, ashamed to talk about them, or unsure whether they can be honest without being judged. My approach is calm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, focused on creating safety, reducing distress, and helping clients feel understood rather than pathologized. Therapy is a space to openly discuss suicidal thoughts, strengthen coping and protective factors, and build a plan for navigating difficult moments while working toward stability, meaning, and connection.
22 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Suicidal
Jen Johnston Collaborative Change Counseling and Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LMHC
The clinicians in our group use the evidenced based approach of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when working with individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts and/or self injury. This approach blends acceptance and change strategies to help decrease these thoughts and behaviors that are often interfering with living and full and meaningful life. Specific Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness skills are taught as part of this approach, and clients are encouraged to take action steps to find alternate means of coping with difficult thoughts and emotions. Two of our clinicians are comprehensively trained and sit on DBT Consultation Teams. The other two utilize a DBT informed approach when working with individuals for whom comprehensive DBT is not indicated.
18 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA
Suicidal
Serenity Coaching & Counseling LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LICSW, PsyD, LADC, LMFT, LCSW, MA
LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, MA
23 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA
Suicidal
Zach Rotfus
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Having suicidal thoughts can feel frightening or isolating, especially if you worry about being judged or misunderstood. I provide compassionate, collaborative therapy for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, focusing on safety, emotional regulation, and addressing the factors contributing to these thoughts. You don’t have to carry this alone.
10 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Springfield is the largest city in western Massachusetts and one of the state's most economically challenged communities, with high rates of poverty, significant post-industrial decline, and a large Puerto Rican population that makes it one of the most culturally distinct cities in New England. Spanish-language therapy is essential, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific experiences of Puerto Rican and broader Latino communities significantly shapes the local mental health landscape. Baystate Health operates behavioral health programs in the city, and several community mental health centers provide sliding-scale and publicly funded services for residents who cannot afford private therapy. Common therapy concerns include trauma, anxiety, depression, economic stress, and the complex intergenerational dynamics of a diaspora community that has been central to Springfield's identity for decades.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Springfield, MA Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Springfield, MA average 15 years of experience and charge around $240 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (92%), Behavioral Therapy (58%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$240
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 92% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 58% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 25% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 92% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 33% | Senior |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | LGBTQ+ |
| 67% | Men |
| 67% | Women |
| 58% | Military / Veterans |
| 42% | Black / African American |