Suicidal Thoughts
Licensed Professional Counselor, Florida LMHC MH20515, Maine LPC CC6872
According to SAMHSA, 9.5 million adults have experienced suicidal thoughts at some point in the past year (https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/report_3452/ShortReport-3452.html), however thoughts do not always mean it is a crisis. If you are having suicidal thoughts then please reach out for guidance and help. The National Suicide Help Line is available 24/7 and can be reached simply by dialing 988. Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can help those with suicidal thoughts to explore the underpinnings of this experience, develop healthy coping skills/tools and build a happier future.
14 Years Experience
Online in North Port, Florida
Suicidal Thoughts
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was one of the first therapies to treat highly suicidal individuals on an outpatient basis. Because DBT considers suicide as the solution, not the actual problem itself, DBT therapists are focused on identifying the actual problems in order to assist with different, tangible solutions. Not only that, but DBT therapists are able to speak frankly about death instead of tiptoeing around it, treating patients with respect rather than patronizing with whispery tones and “concerned” looks. Within DBT, no person is treated as “fragile” and though the situation may be serious, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
10 Years Experience
Online in North Port, Florida
Suicidal Thoughts
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, DCC, CCM
It can be very difficult at times to even verbalize dark thoughts you may be having to others as it may be misunderstood and become an emergency in their minds when at that moment it is just a thought. Not a plan, not something one is planning but a ruminating thought. There are wonderful ways to change those heavy thoughts and teach your brain to perceive and see life from another new perspective with hope.
4 Years Experience
Online in North Port, Florida