Dr. Ben is a CAMS-Certified clinician and practice. CAMS is a leading evidence-based framework specifically designed to treat suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This approach focuses on collaboration between therapist and client to understand what is driving suicidal thoughts and to build a structured plan for safety and healing.

CAMS emphasizes:

• Open and direct conversations about suicidal thoughts and behaviors

• Collaborative treatment planning

• Ongoing safety and stabilization

• Building reasons for living and future goals

• Respecting the client’s autonomy and voice in treatment

This approach helps reduce fear and stigma around suicidal thoughts while creating a clear and supportive path forward.

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that past trauma, whether from childhood experiences, relationships, accidents, or other life events, can significantly impact emotional well-being and contribute to suicidal thoughts. This approach prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment, helping individuals feel understood and supported while processing difficult experiences.

Trauma-informed therapy focuses on:

• Creating a safe and predictable therapeutic environment

• Understanding how trauma affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

• Supporting coping and regulation skills

• Validating experiences without judgment

• Building resilience and a sense of control over one’s life

This approach integrates seamlessly with CAMS, DBT, CBT, EFT, and SFT to provide comprehensive care for individuals navigating suicidal thoughts while addressing the impact of past trauma.

DBT is an evidence-based therapy designed for individuals experiencing intense emotional pain, self-harm urges, and suicidal thoughts. DBT provides practical skills for managing distress while maintaining connection to life and relationships.

DBT focuses on:

• Mindfulness and emotional awareness

• Distress tolerance during crisis moments

• Interpersonal effectiveness in relationships

• Emotion regulation and balance

• Building a life worth living through concrete skill practice

For many clients, DBT provides tools to stabilize thoughts, reduce self-harm behaviors, and develop sustainable coping strategies.

CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thinking patterns that contribute to hopelessness and emotional distress. It provides practical tools for managing overwhelming thoughts and building healthier cognitive and emotional responses.

CBT can help with:

• Hopeless thinking patterns

• Self-critical thoughts

• Problem-solving skills

• Emotional regulation

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EFT helps individuals understand and process deep emotional experiences that may contribute to suicidal thoughts, including loneliness, rejection, fear, and disconnection. This approach focuses on emotional safety and strengthening relationships that support healing.

EFT supports:

• Emotional awareness and expression

• Attachment and connection

• Reducing isolation

• Strengthening relational support systems

Solution-focused therapy helps individuals identify strengths, resources, and small steps toward stability and hope. Even during difficult times, there are often moments of resilience that can be built upon.

This approach focuses on:

• Small achievable goals

• Identifying what is already working

• Building hope and future direction

• Creating manageable next steps