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
All the self help books in the world won't help if you don't know how to apply what you have learned. If you want me to tell you it's going to be ok, I can do that, but I would rather you know how to handle life when it's not ok. I am a solution focused therapist and my goal is to help you find the best quality of life, knowing in the end that most people are searching for love, peace, and...
Resilience, adaptability, and the capacity to handle loss and hardship are core human traits. Sometimes life is really good, and sometimes it's really hard. I believe in the human spirit and the capacity for growth, healing, and fulfillment. We all deserve to live meaningful lives, and I will show you how to do that in a way that doesn't require you to judge yourself, that involves acceptance,...
The decision to seek out therapy could be because you are struggling in one or more aspects of your life, or are looking to explore parts of your deeper self. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate environment for clients to process through their struggles and pains. I believe that the therapeutic relationship with my clients is an essential component in t...
Do you feel alone and stressed when facing today’s life challenges? Are you experiencing conflict with a boss or coworker? Are you a healthcare professional that questions whether you’ll continue working in this high-acuity and demanding care environment? Did you recently graduate college only to experience that your clinical rotations at school in no way match the fast-paced real world? As you...
( English | español ) I believe healing is a collaborative effort between a client and his or her clinician. To be most effective, a clinician must provide sincere empathy without judgement. As a Hispanic woman from New York City, I am attuned to the importance of the multicultural implications within therapy. I assist my clients in developing clear, attainable treatment goals. Rather than...
Therapy doesn’t begin the moment you step into an office; it starts the moment you recognize and consider what your preferred future looks like— and here you are. My hope is to demystify the experience of help-seeking and create a space that values you as an individual in the context of your relationships, identities, culture, and environment. As a strength-based and person-centered clinician, ...
I enjoy helping couples of all types heal, strengthen and enhance their relationships. By creating a warm and inviting environment through respect, humor and authentic relational connection, couples feel safe and welcome. This allows me to provide support for partners that feel lost or disconnected in their relationship and want to rediscover the love they have for each other. Feeling disconnec...
Diana believes in the healing power of partnership. She takes a creative, insightful, and practical approach to helping clients understand how one's mind, body, and interpersonal life can work together to relieve emotional pain and create opportunities for lasting change. Diana utilizes Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Behavioral modalities to help clients address current and past lif...
Not currently accepting new clients for counseling service. You may be any gender, any age, and you are wanting to grow personally and/or relationally. You want to feel accepted and supported as you work through challenges. You may have physical or mental disabilities that require adaptation. You may prefer in-home counseling to meet your individual needs. It is an honor and privilege to walk y...
Aaron’s approach to therapy is eclectic and draws from a variety of techniques including traditional psychodynamic principles and evidence-based practices that include Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance-Based, and Mindfulness principles. His approach is active, dynamic, and interactive rooted in trust, empathy, and acceptance within the therapeutic relationship. Aaron works collaboratively with...
Anxiety. Panic. Mood changes. All of these symptoms can have a huge impact on daily life. You may feel out of control or like you are the only one going through something like this. It's hard to know which way is up and the first steps to healing can be the most difficult. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, though. I can help. Although your symptoms may be similar to what others go...
( English | español ) Sometimes life can be difficult to manage-especially with all of the demands it brings: family, relationships, career, school. Therapy for me is a place we can explore feelings, troubles, and ideas in a safe, caring and nonjudgmental place. We can form a working, trusting relationship in order to begin to build understanding, and empowering oneself to increase your quality...
I provide Body/Mind/Spirit Trauma Resolution tx that facilitates emotional & physiological healing, empowering clients to learn self compassion as they rewrite their life narrative. We all often move through our old stories that influence our present. As an experienced practitioner of Somatic Experiencing (SE), EMDR and Psychodrama, I use body based action methods to bring clients into the hear...
You've always been everyone's go-to person. The one people turn to when something needs to get done. You pride yourself on being a dedicated hard worker. The one people rely on to go the extra mile. You come in early and stay late to make sure deadlines aren't missed. Through your dedication, hard work and perseverance you've been able to achieve so much in your career. On the outside, it looks...
In my experience, therapy can bring about real and lasting change. The therapeutic relationship is the key to that growth and change. The more you get to know and trust yourself, the better your relationships will be with others. I value listening carefully and working collaboratively with clients in a down-to-earth, gentle, and direct way. We look at how the past can influence the present and ...
