Emotional disturbance describes children and adolescents with mental health issues that cause troubling or abnormal emotional experiences. It could include anxiety, developmental disorders, cognitive impairment, depression, defiance, and other problematic behavior.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions aim to reduce problematic behaviors, increase the ability to cope with stressful and triggering situations that lead to emotional disturbances, and develop tools and skills that boost self-confidence and stability.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Emotional Disturbance
I strive to create a caring and non-judgmental environment for all clients. I look forward to assisting people of any cultural background, belief system, gender or sexual orientation. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and mindfulness-centered. I utilize various, evidenced-based models that best fit the preferences and personal goals of the person seeking treatment. I primarily work with...
From social media to student loans, and everything else in between, navigating life as a 20- or 30-something in today’s world can be overwhelming. It can sometimes be difficult to manage the stresses, pressures, fears, and expectations that come with all of the changes and challenges of this time in life. I am here to help you get through whatever life is throwing at you. Whether its work stres...
I see the therapeutic setting as a nonjudgmental space dedicated to the client, where exploration of the present and the past are made possible. I mostly work with professionals and graduate students who want to better understand themselves, their difficulties, and their relationships. I appreciate the opportunity of working with clients who are trying to manage the daily challenges of life, wh...
Life is full of transitions, both positive and negative: moving away from home, dating and marriage, having a baby, job promotions, becoming an empty nester, retirement. There are also the transitions that no one wants to experience: rejection, infertility, divorce, illness, trauma, career struggles, and loss of loved ones. If the challenges of life are overwhelming - or life is heavy and feels...
There is a difference between temporarily feeling better and actually getting better. This statement serves as the foundation of my work with clients and families. In my experience, collaborative and compassion-focused care combined with research-supported interventions leads to lasting positive outcomes in therapy. I am a clinical psychologist with extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.Tired of feeling not good enough, being taken for granted, walking on eggshells, or feeling exhausted from always trying to fit in? Are you hoping that things will get better if you just do what you’re told? Are you being told that it's YOUR fault that your partner loses their temper and hits you? You have tried to make things better but nothing has worked.You feel...
I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the skills they have at the time. If you feel like the ways you are coping aren't working well enough anymore or that difficult emotions are getting in the way, let's talk. As a therapist, I want to meet you where you are and at the same time empower you to make changes that will reduce suffering and increase fulfillment. It is important t...
Therapy is an opportunity to help people diminish pain and suffering, cope with the challenges of life, and gain support through fear and loss. I hope to bring compassion and attentiveness that creates space for healing. I have twelve years of experience in a variety of therapeutic settings including distance therapy. I am passionate about helping you find your identity and self-worth so you'll...
Hello there! My name is Brooke, and I am the owner and sole clinician at Brookhaven Counseling. I am a licensed clinical social worker, and have been working in this field for nearly 20 years. I use a strengths based approach with my clients, and believe that each person has within them the ability to heal, grow, and find purpose and meaning in life. I love to walk beside my clients as they wor...
I have experience working individually with children, adolescents, and adults as well as families. I strive to connect with all of my clients on a deep authentic level while fostering a safe and supportive environment. People develop conscious and subconscious strategies of getting through difficult periods of their lives. Frequently, these strategies result in maladaptive behaviors, thought...
I am an experienced mental health and life transitions counselor and psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience. I have trained in brief and family therapy and Ericksonian psychotherapy and offer hypnosis as an adjunct to therapy. My style is synthesis of many approaches and techniques that I have created over the years which really works. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples, and...
Creativity can be foundational to positive and longstanding change. We come into the world with an innate skill to solve the many problems that arise during development. Sometimes these solutions bring up new challenges or get in the way of our relationships and our ability to enjoy life. I work with children, adults, elders, and couples who are struggling to adapt to a stressful world. By...
"You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level." -Eckhart Tolle. My passion is to advocate for all of my clients, until they are able to do it themselves. I embrace every unique client and tailor all treatment goals to their individual needs. It's important to know a diagnosis is just that and it does not define the client. I...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Finding your way and your voice is a journey. Each person and each journey is unique. I focus on empowering clients to recognize their worth and build the life they desire. By assisting clients with challenging unhelpful and self defeating beliefs we can create a path for moving forward. Growth and change are possible. I specialize in emotional regulation including...
**My practice is full at this time** I offer adult individual and couple therapy, specializing in life stress and transitions, marriage/partner issues, parenting, and perinatal mental health for men and women. My clinical work includes helping people connect with their authentic self to build inner resilience and self awareness, reduce anxiety/depression, and improve relationships. Therapy is a...
