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Find Suicide Therapists & Counselors in Des Moines, IA.

 

If you’re dealing with suicidal thoughts or behavior, seeking treatment is the best choice you can make for your life. The stakes are high, so the sooner you seek treatment, the better.

If you are actively considering ending your life, please know that there is a community waiting to help you. You can get free, immediate support and connection by calling 800-273-8255 or texting HOME to 741741.

If you can wait a week or two to see a trained professional, a licensed therapist can help you understand your suicidal thoughts (also known as suicidal ideation), and create a plan to help you find new connection, joy, and meaning in your life.

Whether you are located in downtown Des Moines, the suburbs of Des Moines, other nearby places such as Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere else in Iowa, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Treatment for Suicidal Ideation

Here are some signs that you should consider seeking the expertise of a trained suicidal ideation treatment provider:

  • You don’t feel any sense of purpose or hope for the future.
  • You do things without thinking about your own safety.
  • You have attempted to end your life in the past.
  • You have separated yourself from friends and loved ones.
  • You think about and plan your own death.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list.)

Often times, suicidal ideation is the result of underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, or treatable mental health disorders.

If any of these signs ring true for you, time is of the essence - reach out for help from a professional therapist. If you are looking for help taking the next step, read licensed therapist Janice Vitale’s tips for getting unstuck when you feel depressed.

You’re Worth It: Start Suicidal Ideation Treatment Today!

A suicide therapist can administer treatment to address the issues that propel you to consider suicide, help you retrain your mind, and treat any underlying mental disorders you may suffer from. Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area that meets your needs. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Jacob Joslin
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During counseling, you will have a chance to share anything that you want to share without any fear of judgment. We will make sense of your thoughts and feelings, clarify your goals, and help you feel empowered to accomplish your goals.


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During counseling, you will have a chance to share anything that you want to share without any fear of judgment. We will make sense of your thoughts and feelings, clarify your goals, and help you feel empowered to accomplish your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to counseling varies depending on the needs of each client. I pride myself on being flexible because together we can custom-design the therapy experience to best match your needs, concerns, strengths, interests, values, and goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Relationships
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Brittany Orzola
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Your session time is your time to work through anything you want, at your own pace. We all walk a unique path in this life and I will always support your individuality and what you want your life to look like.


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Your session time is your time to work through anything you want, at your own pace. We all walk a unique path in this life and I will always support your individuality and what you want your life to look like.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am here for you to support but also challenge and help you grow into the best version of yourself, navigating all of the pain and judgement that life might have thrown, or is still currently throwing your way.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Sarah Kosiba
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find strategies to learn, heal, and grow. We will find interventions that fit your life in order to create meaningful and lasting change.


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find strategies to learn, heal, and grow. We will find interventions that fit your life in order to create meaningful and lasting change.

Something to know about my approach is:

My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which is proven to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief

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  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Middle Age
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
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Abraham (Abe) Goetz
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Build off your tools. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. Therapy and the work will occur during and outside of session to be most effective.


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Build off your tools. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. Therapy and the work will occur during and outside of session to be most effective.

Something to know about my approach is:

If you are looking for a therapist with a blank, neutral face who gives an occasional "mhm" while you vent for 50 minutes, I'm not your guy. I think if you're doing therapy right, it is not going to be easy. Sometimes we have to hurt to heal.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Assessments
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Childbirth
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Law Enforcement
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Political Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Young Men
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Shelley Clayton
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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.


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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique, specific needs and view our interactions as a partnership. We are on a road trip. You pick the destination and the route. You are the driver and I'm simply riding shotgun with the map.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Adults
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Emerging Adults
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Narcissism
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Young Adults
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