Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Chesapeake, VA
Browse Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Suicidal
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services offers compassionate, safety‑focused support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, providing a non‑judgmental space to explore pain, build coping skills, and strengthen protective factors. We work collaboratively to promote stability, connection, and hope.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
Suicidal
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings of hopelessness. Our recommended therapists offer a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions, develop coping strategies, and build a plan for safety and stability. Therapy focuses on restoring hope, strengthening support systems, and helping clients move toward healing and resilience.
Recommended therapists: Shannah James, Yamilet Cardenas, Lea Harkless, Claire Tran, Jessica Holesko, Ebone Brogdon
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
Suicidal
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We offer a compassionate and confidential environment for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or hopelessness. Our therapists focus on safety, stabilization, and rebuilding a sense of purpose and connection.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA
Suicidal
Andrea Miller
Counselor/Therapist, NCC
As a therapist, employing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address suicidal thoughts is a deeply empathetic and structured journey. Through a combination of validation, skill-building, and creating a safety plan, I collaborate closely with individuals to help them cope with intense emotions and develop healthier ways of navigating distress. The DBT framework provides a lifeline, offering tangible tools and strategies that empower clients to build resilience, find hope, and ultimately move beyond the shadows of suicidal ideation towards a more stable and fulfilling life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA
Suicidal
Gail Eaves
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Suicidal thoughts are normally motivated by
12 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake is the second-largest city in Virginia by land area — a mostly suburban and semi-rural community spread across the southern Hampton Roads region — with a therapy landscape shaped by its proximity to Naval Station Norfolk and the broader military community, as well as the particular stresses of a sprawling suburb where long commutes and limited walkable community can contribute to social isolation. The city's large African American population and its place within Hampton Roads' racially complex social fabric create demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial identity, community resilience, and intergenerational family dynamics. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside the broader Hampton Roads healthcare ecosystem. Many Chesapeake residents access therapy through the wider Norfolk-Virginia Beach metro, given the city's geographic extent and integration with the regional mental health network.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Chesapeake, VA Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Chesapeake, VA average 15 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (50%), and Behavioral Therapy (48%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 83% |
In Person and Online |
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| 17% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 48% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 48% | Senior |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 43% | Christian |
| 38% | Black / African American |