Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Elizabeth, NJ
Browse Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Cassandra Hutchins
Psychologist, Psy.D.
If you’re struggling with hopelessness or thoughts of self-harm, help is available. Our therapy provides a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to talk openly and safely. We focus on understanding your pain, strengthening support systems, and developing tools to help you rediscover hope and meaning in life.
(If there is ever immediate danger, please contact 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.)
17 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Charmaine Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy with clients who experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors. We explore safety planning steps and tools to ensure that the client feels full supported.
13 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Therapy With You
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
We provide treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, tailoring care to each individual’s unique needs and experiences.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PsyA
I work with clients who may have suicidal thoughts and/or ideations, but not with clients who are actively suicidal. There need to be active safety valves in place with a client and ongoing stability in working with someone with suicidal thoughts and ideations.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Dr. Dana Spada
Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Spada can help you explore suicidal thoughts. She can support you while you navigate where they are stemming from and how to change aspects of your life to make your life feel more manageable.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth is New Jersey's fourth-largest city and one of its most densely populated and ethnically diverse communities, a port city in Union County with a long history of immigrant settlement that today is home to large Dominican, Puerto Rican, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Haitian, and other Latin American and Caribbean communities, alongside significant West African populations. The city has a high poverty rate and limited private therapy infrastructure, and the most pressing mental health needs are often addressed through emergency and community health channels. Multilingual care—in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and other languages—is essential, and bilingual and bicultural therapists who understand the specific experiences of recent immigrants, refugees, and documentation-insecure communities are in consistent demand. Common therapy concerns include immigration trauma, family separation, economic stress, anxiety, depression, and the compounding psychological challenges of navigating life in a dense urban community with limited resources and significant systemic barriers.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Elizabeth, NJ Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Elizabeth, NJ average 16 years of experience and charge around $237 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$237
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 45% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 74% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 48% | Military / Veterans |
| 42% | Black / African American |