Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Amherst, NY
Browse Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Amherst, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Suicidal
Francis A. Bax
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, CASAC-Master
When someone is feeling suicidal, it can feel overwhelming. It may feel like there are no other options than to act on those feelings. We can explore the protective factors that will help in keeping those from harming themselves and craft a useful and fluid safety plan that can be shared with those that can be trusted.
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31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Amherst, NY
Online in Amherst, NY
Suicidal
Willow Health
Psychiatrist
Willow Health specializes in acute mental health crises and are here to support you during your time of need. Our providers undergo extensive training to assess and manage suicidality and can use the Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. Upon admission to our program, all individuals work with our team to develop a personalized crisis stabilization plan that can be utilized during the course of treatment and beyond. Our clinical and care management teams will work hand-in-hand with you to connect you to the most appropriate next level of care post discharge from Willow’s program.
8 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
Suicidal
Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I work with many people who experience suicidal thoughts and I take a calm, non-reactive approach to talking about suicide. I am comfortable talking about death and dying, and I also have experience as a deathcare worker, which informs my ability to sit with these conversations without panic or judgment. Many people are afraid to be honest about suicidal thoughts because they worry they will be overreacted to or not understood. In therapy, you can speak frankly and openly. I respect people’s autonomy while also taking their pain seriously, and we work together to understand what makes life feel unbearable and how we might work together to feel grounded, connected, and cared for.
5 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
Suicidal
Hailey Goldberg
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker (MSW), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Hailey is experienced in working with individuals that live with daily, chronic thoughts of suicide and has helped them come out the other side. Hailey has been successful in helping clients identify alternative problem solving strategies to life's challenges; increase coping skills to manage distress; and minimize the intensity, frequency, and duration of the unhelpful thoughts with the goal of working towards building a life that is experienced as worth living.
11 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (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 Amherst, NY
Amherst is a suburban town of Buffalo and home to the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, one of the largest universities in the State University of New York system, bringing a substantial student population and the mental health demands that come with a large public research university. The town's generally affluent suburban character contrasts with the significant challenges faced by neighboring Buffalo, and many residents access mental health services in the broader Buffalo metro area alongside local providers. UB's counseling services are a primary resource for students, and a private therapy sector serves Amherst's established families and professional residents. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity development stress at a large research university, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the transitional challenges of navigating life in a prosperous suburb adjacent to a struggling urban center.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Amherst, NY Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Amherst, NY average 13 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (58%), and Behavioral Therapy (50%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |