Therapy is a safe place to talk about your thoughts and experiences without judgment. Together, we’ll focus on understanding what’s beneath your pain, building new coping tools, and helping you feel more connected and supported.

No. In fact, therapy is often most helpful when you’re not in immediate danger but are struggling with ongoing suicidal thoughts or self-harm urges. We are not a crisis center, so if you’re in immediate danger, please call 988 or go to the ER.

Yes. With the right support, many people find their urges lessen, their ability to cope improves, and their sense of hope returns. You don’t have to face this pain alone.

Your safety is our top priority, and while most of what you share is confidential, there are important exceptions.

• Therapists keep what you say private unless there’s an immediate risk of serious harm to you or someone else.

• If we believe you are in imminent danger (for example, you have a clear plan and the means to act), we may need to contact emergency services or your identified emergency contact to keep you safe.

• If you are a teen/minor, we will explain at the start of treatment how we handle safety concerns and when guardians may need to be notified; we’ll work with you as much as possible while prioritizing safety.

What to expect if you share these thoughts:

• Your therapist will respond with care, not punishment. The first steps are conversation and assessment — understanding how serious the thoughts are and what supports you have.

• We’ll work with you to build a safety plan, discuss coping strategies, and—whenever possible—include you in decisions about next steps.

• Only when a clear and immediate risk exists will we involve outside services, and we will explain what we’re doing and why.

If you’re unsure about confidentiality or want to talk about this before sharing anything, please bring it up with your therapist — we’ll answer your questions and explain our policies so you feel safer asking for help.