Suicidal Ideation Therapists in 64109

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James Toon
PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64109
I believe that we are all in the process of becoming. But at times, we all get stuck or lost along the way. In those stuck points, it can feel disheartening and the idea of getting out becomes daunting. I will journey with you through these points and help you rediscover your trajectory. Sometimes rediscovering that becoming looks like reigniting what used to give us life and sometimes it looks like finding new ways of being that help us to feel rooted and whole.
I believe that we are all in the process of becoming. But at times, we all get stuck or lost along the way. In those stuck points, it can feel disheartening and the idea of getting out becomes daunting. I will journey with you through these points and help you rediscover your trajectory. Sometimes rediscovering that becoming looks like reigniting what used to give us life and sometimes it looks like finding new ways of being that help us to feel rooted and whole.
(816) 608-7580 View (816) 608-7580
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Maureen Maguire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64109
Starting therapy can be anxiety provoking. I hope to make it a little easier by providing some light heartedness, education about the process, and a comfortable environment (either via telehealth or in-person in Kansas City). I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma. This can mean a single incident that you are having trouble recovering from, or more complex trauma over a long span of time. Additionally, I enjoy helping my clients learn healthier coping mechanisms, have a safe space to explore their thoughts and emotions, and find connection in the midst of challenges and difficulties.
Starting therapy can be anxiety provoking. I hope to make it a little easier by providing some light heartedness, education about the process, and a comfortable environment (either via telehealth or in-person in Kansas City). I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma. This can mean a single incident that you are having trouble recovering from, or more complex trauma over a long span of time. Additionally, I enjoy helping my clients learn healthier coping mechanisms, have a safe space to explore their thoughts and emotions, and find connection in the midst of challenges and difficulties.
(816) 675-4822 View (816) 675-4822
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Gabi Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64109  (Online Only)
Gabi Goldstein is board-certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas and holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. With a career spanning since 2017, Gabi has demonstrated her expertise by providing mental health treatment across diverse settings, including acute-care facilities, residential placement, outpatient services, and private practice. Gabi is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and has prior experience serving as Clinical Director of a Mental Health Agency.
Gabi Goldstein is board-certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas and holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. With a career spanning since 2017, Gabi has demonstrated her expertise by providing mental health treatment across diverse settings, including acute-care facilities, residential placement, outpatient services, and private practice. Gabi is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and has prior experience serving as Clinical Director of a Mental Health Agency.
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Sammy Stayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64109
Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of support? Do you have past experiences that you want to understand and heal from? Maybe you just need a space for yourself where you can explore and grow? I bring compassion and warmth to our sessions, helping you connect to your own resilience and make sense of your unique story. My framework is intersectional, LGBTQIA affirming, anti-racist, and feminist. I work collaboratively with you to support your growth and help you thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of support? Do you have past experiences that you want to understand and heal from? Maybe you just need a space for yourself where you can explore and grow? I bring compassion and warmth to our sessions, helping you connect to your own resilience and make sense of your unique story. My framework is intersectional, LGBTQIA affirming, anti-racist, and feminist. I work collaboratively with you to support your growth and help you thrive.
(816) 722-3265 View (816) 722-3265
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Caleb Adegoke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-T, CIT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64109
Hello, my name is Caleb and the reason I love counseling is because It brings me immense joy to support people in their journey towards becoming the best versions of themselves. I strongly believe that people are inherently good, but life can be challenging and sometimes it can be difficult to see the good in ourselves. Although we cannot change our past circumstances or experiences.
Hello, my name is Caleb and the reason I love counseling is because It brings me immense joy to support people in their journey towards becoming the best versions of themselves. I strongly believe that people are inherently good, but life can be challenging and sometimes it can be difficult to see the good in ourselves. Although we cannot change our past circumstances or experiences.
(816) 208-0994 View (816) 208-0994
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Katrina Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64109  (Online Only)
Virtual only/online-Seeking support can feel like an overwhelming task, and be a bit scary. Whether you are new to therapy, or looking for a change, I work to establish trust and understanding of each person’s needs and goals. I work with kids, teens, families, couples, and adults to provide focused support to assist you in achieving your treatment goals. Lets get to work on building a strong therapeutic relationship to tackle your stressors and all the negative self-talk that has prevented you from feeling you are your best self.
Virtual only/online-Seeking support can feel like an overwhelming task, and be a bit scary. Whether you are new to therapy, or looking for a change, I work to establish trust and understanding of each person’s needs and goals. I work with kids, teens, families, couples, and adults to provide focused support to assist you in achieving your treatment goals. Lets get to work on building a strong therapeutic relationship to tackle your stressors and all the negative self-talk that has prevented you from feeling you are your best self.
(314) 786-3683 View (314) 786-3683
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Whitney Gudgel- Cicada Song Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, LMAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64109
Welcome to Cicada Song counseling! As a lifelong mental health advocate and a therapist for over a decade I have developed three convictions central to my practice (1) Your relationship with your therapist should be collaborative and authentic. (2) Therapy is not just about talk. It’s about progress towards quality of life (3) You already contain everything you need to heal. I aim to provide space where you can build security within yourself to move through pain. We will identify and build upon your existing strengths and coping skills. We will use curiosity to reflect on challenging memories and develop new perspectives.
Welcome to Cicada Song counseling! As a lifelong mental health advocate and a therapist for over a decade I have developed three convictions central to my practice (1) Your relationship with your therapist should be collaborative and authentic. (2) Therapy is not just about talk. It’s about progress towards quality of life (3) You already contain everything you need to heal. I aim to provide space where you can build security within yourself to move through pain. We will identify and build upon your existing strengths and coping skills. We will use curiosity to reflect on challenging memories and develop new perspectives.
(816) 578-8362 View (816) 578-8362
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Laura K Probasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, CDWF
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64109
If you're reading this, I want you to know how courageous it is that you've already taken the first step: asking for help. It's something no one wants to do, but I've been there, and it can be the change you need to live the life you were meant to. Being vulnerable and brave enough to tell your story is tough. But getting you to the place where you can actually own your story, and maybe even write a new ending, is totally worth it.
If you're reading this, I want you to know how courageous it is that you've already taken the first step: asking for help. It's something no one wants to do, but I've been there, and it can be the change you need to live the life you were meant to. Being vulnerable and brave enough to tell your story is tough. But getting you to the place where you can actually own your story, and maybe even write a new ending, is totally worth it.
(913) 270-6738 View (913) 270-6738
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Kristen Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64109
You are mighty as hell – you don’t feel it right now, but it’s in you. Life has thrown some heavy challenges your way, and this sense of overwhelm never seems to relent. Whether you are experiencing loss, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety or a combination of it all – I’m here for it. You deserve to feel whole and mentally well. Through a warm and supportive relationship, I will help you explore your experiences and complex emotions - and get you to a place of confidence where you are free to authentically pursue connection and fulfillment.
You are mighty as hell – you don’t feel it right now, but it’s in you. Life has thrown some heavy challenges your way, and this sense of overwhelm never seems to relent. Whether you are experiencing loss, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety or a combination of it all – I’m here for it. You deserve to feel whole and mentally well. Through a warm and supportive relationship, I will help you explore your experiences and complex emotions - and get you to a place of confidence where you are free to authentically pursue connection and fulfillment.
(816) 203-1448 View (816) 203-1448
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Sarah Burns, LMSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64109  (Online Only)
Has the need for control taken control over your life? Have avoidance, distraction, or other strategies you use to ease your anxiety created problems in the long run?  Therapy can provide you with the tools to not only reduce your suffering, but produce a life better than you ever imagined. Working together, I will help you face irrational fears, challenge ingrained thoughts and behaviors, and find more effective ways to cope. I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and related anxiety disorders.
Has the need for control taken control over your life? Have avoidance, distraction, or other strategies you use to ease your anxiety created problems in the long run?  Therapy can provide you with the tools to not only reduce your suffering, but produce a life better than you ever imagined. Working together, I will help you face irrational fears, challenge ingrained thoughts and behaviors, and find more effective ways to cope. I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and related anxiety disorders.
(314) 794-7370 View (314) 794-7370

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Suicidal Ideation Therapists

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.