Evidence-Based Treatment for Suicidal Thoughts

Compassionate, collaborative care that addresses the root causes of suicidal ideation in about 6-12 sessions

Evidence-Based Treatment for Suicidal Thoughts

Compassionate, collaborative care that addresses the root causes of suicidal ideation in about 6-12 sessions

Beyond Survival: Building a Life Worth Living

CAMS is backed by 40+ years of research and is recognized by the CDC, Joint Commission, and the U.S. Surgeon General as a highly effective approach to suicide-focused care.

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A Different Kind of Therapy

Suicidal thoughts aren't who you are. They're a response to pain that feels unbearable—and they make sense given what you're carrying.

You're not broken. You're a whole person navigating impossible circumstances, and something in you has kept you alive this long.

In CAMS, we sit side by side, literally, and figure out together what's bringing about the pain.

We strive to:

  • Name what's making life feel unbearable

  • Uncover strengths you're already using (even if you can't see them yet)

  • Build a plan that actually fits your life

This isn't about managing you or checking boxes. It's about helping you rediscover a life that feels worth living—on your terms.

David Lieberman, MA, LMFT

About Me

I believe that life's darkest moments deserve more than crisis management—they require genuine presence, radical honesty, and collaborative exploration of what makes life feel unbearable. Drawing on Narrative Therapy and Satir-inspired lenses, my passion lies in creating a space where suicidal thoughts can be discussed openly, where we work together to understand the drivers of your pain and the stories that have shaped it, and where healing happens through authentic connection rather than prescribed solutions.

My Commitment to You

This work is highly attuned to what matters most to you—the reasons suicide has become an option worth considering. I avoid superficial safety planning by focusing on experiential transformation that addresses the root causes of your suffering. CAMS isn't about managing you; it's about collaborating with you to re-author your relationship with pain and build a life that feels genuinely worth living. Not just surviving, but thriving on your terms.

Beyond Surviving: Re-designing a Thriving Life

Initial Assessment (90 minutes): $300

Follow-up Sessions (50 minutes): $200

Most clients complete CAMS treatment in 6-12 sessions, addressing what’s driving suicidal thoughts and getting you back to thriving.

I work on a private pay basis and can provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. You're investing in focused, evidence-based care with a clinician specifically trained in collaborative suicide treatment. This is not generic crisis management, but work that gets to the heart of why life has felt unbearable.

Your Story Doesn't End Here

Experience evidence-based treatment that honors your unique humanity and helps you find your way forward.