Suicidal Thoughts therapists in East Providence, RI
Browse Suicidal Thoughts therapists in East Providence, Rhode Island. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 East Providence, RI (Online Only)
Dr. Stephanie Vaughn
Psychologist, Psy.D., DBT-LBC™
Most people have thought about suicide, but chronic suicidal thinking is something that needs to be addressed. Many therapists actually avoid working with people who are suicidal out of fear of liability. But someone needs to do it and our practice is committed to doing so. Learning to build a life worth living is a premise in DBT that helps when you're trying to let go of "suicide as a solution."
16 Years Experience
Online in East Providence, RI
Maria Elena Lara, Ph.D. LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I utilize the latest research-backed information and therapy techniques to assist adolescents and adults with the challenges experienced with suicidal thoughts, including but not limited to behavior rehearsal, cognitive reframing, coping strategies, assertiveness, communications skills, crisis resolution, emotional containment, homework, interpersonal skills, problem solving, stress reduction, and recommended reading, all within a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic framework
26 Years Experience
Online in East Providence, RI
Gregor Nathanael Schwarz
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I provide specialized, compassionate support for individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and intense emotional crisis. My approach is rooted in safety-first, evidence-based frameworks, utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—in which I have extensive specialized training—and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you navigate periods of profound hopelessness. Drawing upon my comprehensive clinical background—including specialized outpatient DBT and post-doctoral training in externalizing problems—I bring a depth of experience in managing high-risk behaviors and complex emotional dysregulation. I work collaboratively with you to develop personalized safety plans, identify warning signs, and build the distress tolerance skills needed to manage overwhelming emotions. If you are struggling, please know you do not have to carry this burden alone; my goal is to provide a non-judgmental, stable environment where we can prioritize your immediate safety while working toward long-term stabilization, emotional healing, and a renewed sense of purpose.
3 Years Experience
Online in East Providence, RI
Karen Erikson, PhD, Durham DBT, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Using evidence-based principles from DBT and CBT, I focus on immediate safety planning, building robust distress tolerance skills, and uncovering alternative ways to navigate negative emotions.
16 Years Experience
Online in East Providence, RI
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in East Providence, RI Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in East Providence, RI average 17 years of experience and charge around $238 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Behavioral Therapy (48%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$238
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 78% |
In Person and Online |
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| 22% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 44% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Men |
| 52% | Military / Veterans |
| 37% | Black / African American |