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 specialize in men’s issues. I've always felt pushed to be a "lone-wolf" and culture told me to "be a man" or "get over it" when it came to my emotions. As men, when we have a problem we deal with it on our own, often by using pornography, drinking, playing video games, or searching elsewhere for affection. We lie, we defend, we run. We constantly look for peace and acceptance, even if it’s...
ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Nicolette received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Queens College University. She has clinical training working as a therapist providing individual, family, and group counseling at a college campus, outpatient clinics, and recently at a foster care agency. Nicolette has experience counseling diverse groups of children, adolescents, and adults and utilizes ...
I believe in working in partnership with clients, utilizing their inner strengths to help them sort out their challenges in order to achieve their goals. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples to learn how to rebuild their lives and relationships by overcoming obstacles. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy,...
**Currently offering Telehealth** Because many clients struggle with substance use disorder and mental health challenges, we help our clients address withdrawal, medical concerns, mental health challenges, barriers to change, relapse prevention, and psychosocial challenges impacting mental health and recovery. We are licensed and certified to provide treatment for both mental health and substan...
Do you feel like this isn't the life you signed up for? That there has to be a better way? Are you struggling with addiction? Have you been feeling depressed, troubled, or at your wits end? Are you having problems in your relationships and not sure about what to do next? Parents, are you dealing with a child who you just don't understand? If you answered yes to any of these questions, individua...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional my therapeutic approach is supportive, collaborative, and integrative. I work to create treatment approaches unique to the needs of my clients and to collaborate on identifying goals. I also focus on promoting wellness with my clients. I incorporate techniques used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma infor...
I began my career providing counseling services in a substance abuse treatment center and have continued to specialize in these issues. Substance abuse and addiction are confusing to those that suffer from this disease and their families. I have learned over many years that no one is immune to mental health stress, trauma, addiction, OR from recovery and wellness. Expert couples counseling...
Therapy is often one of the most challenging, scary and exhausting decisions a client is faced with when deciding to seek professional help for a family member or themselves. I focus on developing an environment based on safety, trust and respect to work towards every issue a person is encountering, big and small. My goal with every client is to develop and maintain a strong therapeutic allianc...
Ultimately, my goal in therapy is for it to be a positive experience for you. To help this happen I strive to be warm, accepting, non-judgmental, and compassionate to your needs. During therapy we will create a plan to help you address and improve your life challenges. To help accomplish this, I will listen tentatively, and we will work together to try and help you navigate life's rough patches...
As a therapist I work with an individuals unique life experiences to help heal and grow from these struggles. My experiences as a mental health professional are diverse and unique. Working with individuals that have survived trauma or struggle with thoughts or feelings, that many feel, there is no way out of. I've been blessed to be trained and work with some amazing people in a range of...
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, depression and anxiety, and addictions. I'm a real human, and I'll treat you like one. You'll probably cry a bit, laugh a bit more, and feel heard and understood along the way. You'll leave therapy more equipped to manage the vortex that life can throw at you. I am certified in EMDR, a multi-purposeful therapy especially useful in helping people overcome the...
Are you feeling frustrated as a parent and looking to better understand and help your child? Maybe your family is going through some life changes and it feels overwhelming and stressful. Or you’re working on some personal life goals and just feeling a little stuck right now....There are a variety of life experiences that can add stress and make our days harder. I help individuals connect and bu...
*I am currently accepting new clients for online, telehealth counseling! I believe that no one is immune to pain and difficult times as we go through life and that all can find healing and acceptance. It is my intention to provide a warm, compassionate and safe space for all who work with me to explore and heal. I enjoy working with adults, young adults and adolescents with a variety of mental...
You are the only expert in *your* life. As Carl Rogers did, I believe that all people have the ability to bring about meaningful change in their lives, and a my role is to guide you to a greater understanding of that power, while gaining new, positive skills. Level UP! I continually strive to demonstrate empathy and unconditional positive regard. Life is hard enough as it is - getting help...
I've provided individual and group therapy for at-risk youth, trauma-focused care for survivors of abuse, and relaxation training for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. I also teach mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills. I've conducted cognitive and personality assessments for those with learning, attention, and/or emotional concern...
