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
Counseling helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and gives them the tools to make healthier choices. My goal is to help all of my clients feel safe and comfortable so that they can be honest about what they are experiencing. I will work with you to identify your goals and the treatment approach that best suits your needs. I primarily work with clients who are experiencing...
Anxiety and depression can begin to emerge as signals from our bodies when we are not living in alignment with who we truly are. As a result, you may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships at home or at work, feelings of low self-esteem or self-worth, lack of motivation, fatigue, frustration and sleeplessness. These are some of the ways our body and mind alert us to this misalignmen...
Therapy can be embraced for a wide variety of life’s seasons, happenings and states. Whether you are struggling with a specific issue, feel stuck within the cycles of depression or anxiety, or are seeking greater fulfilment and authenticity in your life, therapy can empower you with tools, resources, support and a confiding, trusting relationship. I truly believe that a therapeutic relationship...
By virtue of exploring this site and seeking out a therapist or coach, you are already opening to a path towards reaching your goals. In fact, you may consider visualizing your intention, be it healing from pain or trauma (physical or emotional), anxiety, depression, coping with grief/loss, improving a relationship, adjusting through a transition, managing work/life stress, exploring a meaningf...
I work particularly well with anxiety and depressive related disorders. I have had success with treating these through evidenced-based treatments. Fears and doubts tend to overwhelm those with anxiety and depressive symptoms, however, my goal is to work with you to ensure your understanding of the true nature of these illnesses. These concerns are medical conditions in which treatment and relie...
Ready to stop feeling frustrated with your life, your thoughts, and the people closest to you? Disappointed with therapists that haven't helped in the past? I hear you! Therapy with me is a different experience. I am a solution focused therapist with a specialty in empowering people who have experienced trauma in their lives. By trauma I mean: difficult parents, challenging relationships, and a...
I believe in listening attentively to all of my patients. I am aware of the uniqueness of every individual’s situation and offer genuine and specific advice that suit their wellbeing. I am experienced in providing both in office and in home social, emotional, behavioral, academic, cognitive, and familial based support. I see patients facing depression, anxiety, bullying, stress, emotional abuse...
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st or 2nd session. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. I'd be happy to meet with you over the phone confidentially, have a brief discussion (at no charge), ...
Ask about video sessions. With the current evolving nature of COVID-19, we are now offering telemental health (TMH) sessions for all clients. It is an effective means of meeting your mental health needs when a trip to the office is not possible. ALSO OFFERING TELE-PLAY THERAPY- The premise of play therapy is to meet children where they are and to speak their language. Technology is the modern...
If you are feeling anxious, stressed, worried, or overwhelmed in this current era of COVID-19, you are not alone. I will partner with you to help you identify & recognize your own strengths, process past and current events, and build coping strategies to improve your functioning and overall happiness. I use a strength-based, solution-focused approach to help all clients achieve personal growth ...
Therapy is like walking through the corridors of a dimly lit house. Our job together is to feel for the "light switches" and discover the new aspects of yourself. This means learning about how these areas within your subconscious self impact you and your relationship with others. Through the therapeutic process, I will guide and assist you on exploring old and new discoveries about you. We ofte...
Life can be difficult, even overwhelming at times, but do you often have trouble coping? We all face challenges but maybe there's something making life tougher for you. Do you regularly have feelings of sadness, guilt, hopelessness, fear, or panic, yet don't know why? Do you suffer from sleep problems, low energy or appetite, stomach pain, or upper body tension that you can't explain? Do you ha...
Sometimes life is hard and you need a safe place to relieve your burdens, feel assured that you will not be judged and be accepted for who you are. Maybe you've been through a very disturbing experience that has altered your sense of trust and impacted your relationships. It could be that you are feeling sad, anxious or confused. In my experience pain can be used as a conduit to change in our...
Hi, I’m Dr. Nielsen, and I believe that each individual is unique as is their experience of themselves. In my work, I accompany each client on a journey to discover a greater understanding of who they are while reducing suffering and forging a more meaningful quality of life. It is from a humanistic and psychodynamic foundation of authenticity, acceptance, and nonjudgment that I approach my...
I have spent the last 25 years working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples and cultivating a treatment approach that aides in creating long lasting, permanent change. This has led me down a path of studying the neurobiology of the brain and using treatment methods including Brainspotting, Mindfulness, Psycho-Neuro-Immunology and the Neuro-Psychology of the brain. I work with anxiety...
