Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Lexington, VA
Dwight Dugan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lexington, VA 24450
Do you want to feel more at home in your own skin? Do you wonder why you haven't already "figured things out"? Do behaviors and beliefs that once helped you survive now keep you from authentically relating with others? Does your gut tell you there is another way of being, but you just can't seem to get there? Whatever your aspiration or longing, being a person isn't easy and transformation can feel daunting. Having struggled with these questions myself, it would be my honor to accompany you on your path. My approach is informed by a therapy model called AEDP, which seeks to undo aloneness and draw upon your innate healing capacity.
Do you want to feel more at home in your own skin? Do you wonder why you haven't already "figured things out"? Do behaviors and beliefs that once helped you survive now keep you from authentically relating with others? Does your gut tell you there is another way of being, but you just can't seem to get there? Whatever your aspiration or longing, being a person isn't easy and transformation can feel daunting. Having struggled with these questions myself, it would be my honor to accompany you on your path. My approach is informed by a therapy model called AEDP, which seeks to undo aloneness and draw upon your innate healing capacity.
Alison Caldwell-Andrews
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, VA 24450
You've probably already tried to figure out how to feel better. Sick of being told that you're "too sensitive" or "overreacting," you're exhausted by how emotions and memories reach out and grab you, ripping you from your best efforts at stability. The effects of trauma, including high levels of anxiety, may make you wish you could simply just get rid of your emotions. It doesn't seem to matter how smart you are or how great a problem-solver you are in other areas of your life. The end result is that you're discouraged. I offer a collaborative approach with interventions that work. Come work with me and find hope and change.
You've probably already tried to figure out how to feel better. Sick of being told that you're "too sensitive" or "overreacting," you're exhausted by how emotions and memories reach out and grab you, ripping you from your best efforts at stability. The effects of trauma, including high levels of anxiety, may make you wish you could simply just get rid of your emotions. It doesn't seem to matter how smart you are or how great a problem-solver you are in other areas of your life. The end result is that you're discouraged. I offer a collaborative approach with interventions that work. Come work with me and find hope and change.
Chad J Kelland
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, LCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, VA 24450
It is important to provide a supportive, attuned presence to help my patients work through the struggles, problems, and difficulties that have brought them into treatment. I build a relationship of trust with my patients in order to help them feel the support and care I have for them. I believe that diligent exploration of a patient's negative emotions and problematic relationships leads to healing. Through the use of simple challenges, highlighting of interpersonal and emotional patterns, encouragement, and honest feedback, my objective is to help the patient feel the love and support needed to heal and change.
It is important to provide a supportive, attuned presence to help my patients work through the struggles, problems, and difficulties that have brought them into treatment. I build a relationship of trust with my patients in order to help them feel the support and care I have for them. I believe that diligent exploration of a patient's negative emotions and problematic relationships leads to healing. Through the use of simple challenges, highlighting of interpersonal and emotional patterns, encouragement, and honest feedback, my objective is to help the patient feel the love and support needed to heal and change.
Jennifer Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, VA 24450
Waitlist for new clients
Currently only accepting clients for extended session/intensive trauma work. As a therapist, I believe everyone is capable of fulfilling their true authentic self and realizing their maximum potential. The therapeutic relationship can serve as a catalyst for this change and my role as a therapist is to partner with you on this journey and to offer support and guidance. My experience is in working with adults with complex trauma. I believe the core condition of being human is forming relationships and we experience dysfunction and unhappiness when we experience disconnection.
Currently only accepting clients for extended session/intensive trauma work. As a therapist, I believe everyone is capable of fulfilling their true authentic self and realizing their maximum potential. The therapeutic relationship can serve as a catalyst for this change and my role as a therapist is to partner with you on this journey and to offer support and guidance. My experience is in working with adults with complex trauma. I believe the core condition of being human is forming relationships and we experience dysfunction and unhappiness when we experience disconnection.
Online Therapists
Denise Murdock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dublin, VA 24084 (Online Only)
TELE-PSYCH only.. Prior to private practice I was providing emergency mental health treatment to clients who were suicidal, homicidal, psychotic or otherwise in crisis. I have experience working with adults of all ages, from adult teens to seniors. I currently see a range of clients, some who are just out of the hospital after a crisis, some who are seriously depressed and seeking to regain their footing without hospitalization, and others struggling with milder depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, or needing support through a life crisis. These clients progress through their issues from week to week.
TELE-PSYCH only.. Prior to private practice I was providing emergency mental health treatment to clients who were suicidal, homicidal, psychotic or otherwise in crisis. I have experience working with adults of all ages, from adult teens to seniors. I currently see a range of clients, some who are just out of the hospital after a crisis, some who are seriously depressed and seeking to regain their footing without hospitalization, and others struggling with milder depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, or needing support through a life crisis. These clients progress through their issues from week to week.
Emily Wingfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest, VA 24551
I have experience in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, grief/loss, suicidal ideation, ADHD, life transitions, and aggression.
Imagine a space where you feel heard, seen, and safe. A place to unload all of your anxiety, stress, and fears. Therapy is meant to be a place to be wholly yourself and to explore the most difficult aspects of your life. My goal is to help you find solutions and to empower you to live life to the fullest. I seek to empower clients to take charge of their own stories in an environment that is confidential and comfortable.
I have experience in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, grief/loss, suicidal ideation, ADHD, life transitions, and aggression.
Imagine a space where you feel heard, seen, and safe. A place to unload all of your anxiety, stress, and fears. Therapy is meant to be a place to be wholly yourself and to explore the most difficult aspects of your life. My goal is to help you find solutions and to empower you to live life to the fullest. I seek to empower clients to take charge of their own stories in an environment that is confidential and comfortable.
Rachel Birkeland O'Neal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
As a Cross Cultural individual who grew up in Asia, I am fluent in English, Cantonese, and conversational Mandarin. I have years of experience working with children in multiple settings and in multiple countries. I completed clinical training in SYMBIS premarital counseling, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), TBRI for children from hard places, ASIST suicide prevention, and CBASP intervention for chronic depression. Currently, I am currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am also working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
As a Cross Cultural individual who grew up in Asia, I am fluent in English, Cantonese, and conversational Mandarin. I have years of experience working with children in multiple settings and in multiple countries. I completed clinical training in SYMBIS premarital counseling, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), TBRI for children from hard places, ASIST suicide prevention, and CBASP intervention for chronic depression. Currently, I am currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am also working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
Lindsay Caldwell
Resident in Counseling, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
I believe that people change because they want to. Through trust and collaboration in the client-counselor relationship, it is possible for anyone to reach their full potential and become the person they want to be. I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders and I specialize in helping clients with suicidal and self-harm issues. I’m an advocate for positive social change and identify myself as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. I facilitate positive change by providing a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment.
I believe that people change because they want to. Through trust and collaboration in the client-counselor relationship, it is possible for anyone to reach their full potential and become the person they want to be. I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders and I specialize in helping clients with suicidal and self-harm issues. I’m an advocate for positive social change and identify myself as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. I facilitate positive change by providing a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment.
Stephanie Messerly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Waitlist for new clients
Stephanie's 10 years in the mental health field has given her the opportunity to serve and counsel individuals, couples, and families working through depression, anxiety, marital stress, trauma, family strain, self harm, and suicidal ideation. She has worked on hospital psychiatric units and outpatient offices. She is trained as a facilitator in the premarital/marital assessment tools and education from SYMBIS, PREPARE/ENRICH, and Level I Gottman Training. She is trained in EMDR and uses it with clients working through trauma. Stephanie is also an AAMFT supervisor candidate who supervises students and residents.
Stephanie's 10 years in the mental health field has given her the opportunity to serve and counsel individuals, couples, and families working through depression, anxiety, marital stress, trauma, family strain, self harm, and suicidal ideation. She has worked on hospital psychiatric units and outpatient offices. She is trained as a facilitator in the premarital/marital assessment tools and education from SYMBIS, PREPARE/ENRICH, and Level I Gottman Training. She is trained in EMDR and uses it with clients working through trauma. Stephanie is also an AAMFT supervisor candidate who supervises students and residents.
Avis Augustine-Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
As a licensed therapist in both Virginia and Florida, with a background in suicide intervention, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment and PTSD work with victims of trauma, military personnel, law enforcement, and survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, I will work alongside you, towards healing and wellness.
The goal of every client who comes to treatment is to resolve the existing crisis or trauma, manage anxiety, reduce depressive and other symptoms, and return to a state of being that better reflects their optimal functioning. Clients who come to therapy are arguably the best suited to tell us what their needs are and where the gap exists between their needs and goals for their best life. Living with grief, loss, anxiety, PTSD, psych ache, relationship distress, trauma (including racial trauma), rejection, and mood disorders takes a toll, not only on everyday functioning but also on self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-care.
As a licensed therapist in both Virginia and Florida, with a background in suicide intervention, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment and PTSD work with victims of trauma, military personnel, law enforcement, and survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, I will work alongside you, towards healing and wellness.
The goal of every client who comes to treatment is to resolve the existing crisis or trauma, manage anxiety, reduce depressive and other symptoms, and return to a state of being that better reflects their optimal functioning. Clients who come to therapy are arguably the best suited to tell us what their needs are and where the gap exists between their needs and goals for their best life. Living with grief, loss, anxiety, PTSD, psych ache, relationship distress, trauma (including racial trauma), rejection, and mood disorders takes a toll, not only on everyday functioning but also on self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-care.
Dr. Micaela Bates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Hi there! I am an individual and family therapist that works primarily with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. While I enjoy working with a wide variety of concerns, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and self-harm/suicidal ideation. I work to meet each client where they are at, approach everything with cultural humility and authenticity, and will always do my part in ensuring that therapy is a safe and nonjudgmental space for individuals and families of all backgrounds.
Hi there! I am an individual and family therapist that works primarily with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. While I enjoy working with a wide variety of concerns, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and self-harm/suicidal ideation. I work to meet each client where they are at, approach everything with cultural humility and authenticity, and will always do my part in ensuring that therapy is a safe and nonjudgmental space for individuals and families of all backgrounds.
Rebecca Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Louisa, VA 23093
My specialties are Christian counseling, grief, suicide loss, bipolar disorder, unresolved childhood issues, foster care system, stress management, depression, life transitions, anxiety, and trauma.
Looking for Christian counseling? Equine therapy? Grief counseling? Children and Teen Counseling? Mood Disorders? My name is Becky Jones, owner of Heaven's Rays Ministries, LLC, which is a Christian private practice providing professional counseling services, equine therapy, support groups, and events to the community. I offer virtual, in-person, and equine therapy (no riding involved) on a farm with animals in Louisa, Va right off I-64. I have a country, cottage office onsite decorated to make you feel comfortable and at home on the farm! Nice weather? Let's sit outside with the animals or walk and talk on the nature trails!
My specialties are Christian counseling, grief, suicide loss, bipolar disorder, unresolved childhood issues, foster care system, stress management, depression, life transitions, anxiety, and trauma.
Looking for Christian counseling? Equine therapy? Grief counseling? Children and Teen Counseling? Mood Disorders? My name is Becky Jones, owner of Heaven's Rays Ministries, LLC, which is a Christian private practice providing professional counseling services, equine therapy, support groups, and events to the community. I offer virtual, in-person, and equine therapy (no riding involved) on a farm with animals in Louisa, Va right off I-64. I have a country, cottage office onsite decorated to make you feel comfortable and at home on the farm! Nice weather? Let's sit outside with the animals or walk and talk on the nature trails!
Brynne Fretwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
I am comfortable working with a wide variety of needs-women's issues, personality disorders, anxiety/depression/self esteem issues, victims of trauma, military families and suicidal ideation.
I consider myself to be a trauma informed therapist with years of experience. I am a social worker, and with that I try to focus on the whole person and their environment. I strive to support you without judgment as you work towards your goals. A friend once complained to me that their therapist was a "tea time therapist" who would offer active listening and lots of positive regard, but did not challenge them or offer any feedback. My goal is to ask guiding questions that will lead you to new perspectives, and to foster self reflection so that you can leave this space feeling empowered and capable of change.
I am comfortable working with a wide variety of needs-women's issues, personality disorders, anxiety/depression/self esteem issues, victims of trauma, military families and suicidal ideation.
I consider myself to be a trauma informed therapist with years of experience. I am a social worker, and with that I try to focus on the whole person and their environment. I strive to support you without judgment as you work towards your goals. A friend once complained to me that their therapist was a "tea time therapist" who would offer active listening and lots of positive regard, but did not challenge them or offer any feedback. My goal is to ask guiding questions that will lead you to new perspectives, and to foster self reflection so that you can leave this space feeling empowered and capable of change.
Christine E. Buckingham
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Crozet, VA 22932
If your life is not working as well as you believe it should and you are willing to investigate why, you are my ideal client. You may be angry, depressed, anxious, or using food to deal with emotional pain. You may be reeling from the effects of childhood issues, abuse, or PTSD, or in such turmoil that you don't know what is real anymore. You may just need a sounding board. You may be struggling with aspects of your identity, or looking for a way to heal from infidelity, trauma, grief, or loss. We will explore that together.
If your life is not working as well as you believe it should and you are willing to investigate why, you are my ideal client. You may be angry, depressed, anxious, or using food to deal with emotional pain. You may be reeling from the effects of childhood issues, abuse, or PTSD, or in such turmoil that you don't know what is real anymore. You may just need a sounding board. You may be struggling with aspects of your identity, or looking for a way to heal from infidelity, trauma, grief, or loss. We will explore that together.
Sunday Rae Towles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Waitlist for new clients
My experiences ranges from working with married couples, single adults, and adolescents. My particular training has focused on women who have experienced sexual trauma, with adjacent issues of depression, body image, self worth, and healthy relationships.
My experiences ranges from working with married couples, single adults, and adolescents. My particular training has focused on women who have experienced sexual trauma, with adjacent issues of depression, body image, self worth, and healthy relationships.
Raechel Brittain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palmyra, VA 22963 (Online Only)
Welcome – I’m happily accepting new clients with availability on Saturday mornings and evenings on weekdays! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with over ten years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of therapeutic settings. In moments of great change, challenging decisions, or feeling disconnected from ourselves and others, a welcoming non-judgmental therapeutic environment can help you reconnect with your inner resilience and find new ways forward.
Welcome – I’m happily accepting new clients with availability on Saturday mornings and evenings on weekdays! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with over ten years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of therapeutic settings. In moments of great change, challenging decisions, or feeling disconnected from ourselves and others, a welcoming non-judgmental therapeutic environment can help you reconnect with your inner resilience and find new ways forward.
Kyle Calhoun
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cave Spring, VA 24018
Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience. She is an experienced practitioner working with people of all ages but has come to specialize in adolescents through adulthood. Some of the diagnoses that Kyle is experienced in treating include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, family systems and attachment disorders, substance-related disorders, stage of life changes, and grief and loss.
Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience. She is an experienced practitioner working with people of all ages but has come to specialize in adolescents through adulthood. Some of the diagnoses that Kyle is experienced in treating include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, family systems and attachment disorders, substance-related disorders, stage of life changes, and grief and loss.
Jaime L Huggard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Farmville, VA 23901 (Online Only)
Jaime works primarily with college-aged students and adults to provide them with the healthy coping skills needed to live a fuller life. She has extensive experience working with many different mental health issues including mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, issues and symptoms surrounding trauma, and substance use disorders.
Jaime works primarily with college-aged students and adults to provide them with the healthy coping skills needed to live a fuller life. She has extensive experience working with many different mental health issues including mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, issues and symptoms surrounding trauma, and substance use disorders.
Pamela Mangus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Trying really hard to go on with “normal” life can take so much energy when you are carrying the unresolved baggage from trauma. Often we try to shove the feelings down and push even harder only to have ongoing intrusive trauma symptoms interfering with relationships, sleep, work and just functioning. Night terrors, flashbacks and overwhelming triggers can make daily life feel like walking through a mine field. You might be good at putting on a strong front while feeling like you are barely making it on the inside. You are not alone and you do not have to stay overwhelmed and discouraged. You can unburden from the trauma.
Trying really hard to go on with “normal” life can take so much energy when you are carrying the unresolved baggage from trauma. Often we try to shove the feelings down and push even harder only to have ongoing intrusive trauma symptoms interfering with relationships, sleep, work and just functioning. Night terrors, flashbacks and overwhelming triggers can make daily life feel like walking through a mine field. You might be good at putting on a strong front while feeling like you are barely making it on the inside. You are not alone and you do not have to stay overwhelmed and discouraged. You can unburden from the trauma.
Courtney Cooper
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Altavista, VA 24517 (Online Only)
If you've found yourself in the midst of trauma or past traumatic memories, I empathize with you and know how hard that can be. I encourage you to try something you may not have tried before: EMDR treatment. Clients on my caseload are frequently referred to me because of their need for a different type of therapy... something in addition to talk therapy with great scientific success rates. That's where EMDR comes in. It’s most renowned for addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, however, its applications extend to many other mental concerns as well.
If you've found yourself in the midst of trauma or past traumatic memories, I empathize with you and know how hard that can be. I encourage you to try something you may not have tried before: EMDR treatment. Clients on my caseload are frequently referred to me because of their need for a different type of therapy... something in addition to talk therapy with great scientific success rates. That's where EMDR comes in. It’s most renowned for addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, however, its applications extend to many other mental concerns as well.
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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.