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
( English | español ) Do you often feel overwhelmed and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to begin? Do you often attend counseling to manage a crisis and then you leave when the crisis has been managed, just to find yourself in emotional chaos again? We want to build a therapeutic relationship in which your life is not stuck on your past or overwhelmed with what is next...
This life is not always easy, or joyful, or what we expect for ourselves and our children. But just because that is true doesn’t mean that things will never be easy, joyful or what we want and expect. Sometimes we need someone to be our witness to the life we live and serve as a reminder that there is always hope. I am here to be that witness for you or your child. I have worked with children a...
*Please note at this time and until COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency I am offering private tele health sessions so you can work with me from your home.* Our sessions will be focused on you: both where you are in the moment and where you hope to go. My therapeutic approach is to help connect you with your feelings and needs so you can meet your goals. When we have a negative emoti...
I work with individual adults and couples from all economic, racial, sexual orientation and cultural sectors. I specialize in working with clients who have diverse backgrounds and relationship dynamics. It’s important to me that you feel safe, validated and supported in therapy. My goal is to help you realize your full potential and work through whatever it is that’s blocking you from achieving...
I am a licensed mental health counselor with 7 years of clinical experience working as a counselor, supervisor and contract coordinator. I specialize in early childhood mental health and work with young children who are struggling with social, emotional and behavioral challenges. I also work with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem, and other ment...
I have a passion for working with teens, families and adults who may be struggling with a wide range of difficulties and mental health concerns, with a specialization in trauma work. I offer individual, group and family therapeutic services to help individuals overcome these struggles. I believe each individual is complex and unique and likewise, my approach to the therapeutic process is eclect...
Reaching out for help doesn’t always feel easy, and it can take courage to make the first step. Even if we have the conscious willingness to change, we may feel blocked or stuck. By creating a safe, genuinely caring, and non-judgmental environment, Luli helps individuals, couples, and families navigate through hard emotional processes. She is a bilingual national board-certified clinical mental...
As a counselor I show compassion and acceptance to every client I work with, and hope to serve all populations and people from all walks of life. I believe that through empowerment goals can be met and achieved. People have the ability to heal and grow from their hardships, and when we look within ourselves that is the best way to grow. Experiences in our lives don't determine who we are, but h...
I have developed a particular niche for treating adolescents, teens, young adults, and families. My experience in the mental health field has included treatment of addiction, PTSD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I aim to guide and encourage my clients to learn how to advocate for themselves in order to get their needs met, regardless of where t...
My clinical experience includes working with children and families in the community, adults in an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization setting, as well as, a Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital. My therapeutic approach is client-centered with a focus on evidence-based modalities such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavio...
Life often presents certain challenges, whether it involves a recent adjustment or a significant life stressor. As we get busier and encounter more pressures and demands, it can be increasingly difficult to manage our emotions alone, which can begin to have a negative impact on our lives. At Queens Psychotherapy, we provide culturally competent psychological services for children, adolescents a...
Trained as a clinical scientist at UC Berkeley, I am dedicated to providing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in a compassionate, warm, individualized, flexible, and collaborative manner. Many of my patients are accomplished people who are doing well in their lives, but they struggle with internal difficulties that interfere with their ability to feel fulfilled and successful. If this sounds lik...
**Now offering telehealth sessions** Hi Folx! Katie here! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide an environment that supports you and your brave exploration of yourself. Change and healing are two of the most difficult things a person can do. I strive to be the type of therapist that provides the space to let you do this in the most supportive and validating way possible, without pulli...
When we experience any kind of darkness or suffering, we tend to feel alone and disconnected. Karina knows this, and holds true compassion and empathy for those in the midst of such pain. With understanding and acceptance, she cares deeply for her clients’ souls and overall well-being. Karina works with individuals, couples, and families who are facing conflict and hardship. As a pastor’s wife ...
I have extensive experience working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and current triggers from past trauma. The majority of our session will be strength-based talk therapy. My goal is to make you feel supported, validated and empowered. Role play or aspects of drama therapy can be added to the session if needed or requested in order to...
