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
Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not...
I work with individuals who struggle with intense emotional responses, impulsivity, harmful behaviors, relationship issues, and trauma. Maybe you feel life has been "chaotic" for you or like you're on an emotional rollercoaster. Maybe you find it difficult to cope with what you feel others see as “normal” life struggles. Or maybe you have been through a distressing event and you just haven’t fe...
( English | español ) I work supportively with individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds. My focus is to help you overcome the barriers that might be influencing your emotional and mental health and affecting the relationship with yourself and others. I am here to join you in the process of attending your needs, feeling them, and moving forward to reach your goals. As your...
**I currently do not have any openings.** Hello! If you are reading this I am guessing it is because you are looking into therapy for your child or adolescent. Please know that I respect you for this. I have 16 years of experience working with children and adolescents from ages 2-16 with attachment problems, anger and defiance, trauma, focus and attention challenges, grief and loss and anxiety ...
Many of us enter a period in our lives when we don’t know how to move forward. We may feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed and want real support. The therapeutic relationship will provide you with space and a compassionate presence, serving as a container for you to truly unfold. Through greater self-awareness comes greater clarity and the ability to make better choices. Through the healing and...
Dr. Del Guercio specializes in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder across the lifespan. Her clinical experiences includes both assessment and therapeutic treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Del Guercio has had the opportunity to provide therapeutic services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a variety of co-morbid diagnoses, including depression,...
Extensive background in acute care and psychiatric inpatient facilities. I was the lead teacher at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington from 2007 until the school closed in 2015. I started my graduate studies at the University of the District of Columbia as I transitioned to the Psych Counselor role in 2015 working with adolescents and adults until my departure in July 2019. I have 12 1/2 ye...
It is really difficult when you get to a point when you realize it is time to reach out and talk with someone. When nothing you have been doing is fixing the problem and issues weigh over you causing distress no matter what you try? Counseling provides the space to release what has been holding you back from reaching your goals. I approach counseling with a kind, compassionate ear that consider...
You’re ready to embrace the journey of growth. You’ve championed your way through many of life’s obstacles, but lately you’ve felt challenged finding the road back to yourself. Maybe you’ve been painfully questioning parts of your identity. Perhaps your friends and family have always known a version of you that wears a ‘mask.’ Questioning your truths may bring up feelings of self-doubt and...
I believe in a practical, integrative approach to counseling to help each person along their individual path. I want to help you find hope and joy instead of merely eliminating symptoms. I work with my clients to facilitate growth and change through transparency, empathy and nonjudgment, as well as through other evidence based practices, including EMDR. I specialize in a variety of issues...
Feeling Crazy? Lost your peace? Struggling with thoughts and emotions? Sometimes life can lead us to a place where we want to “give up”. I can help you regain your perspective and provide you with tools to help you get back on track. It’s time to exchange fear, anxiety or panic for peace. I have extensive experience and will meet you where you are. We will move you on the path of health and...
I work alongside people who are navigating the ups and downs of life, seeking healing from loss as well as traumatic experiences, and finding freedom in the recovery of their mental health. I believe therapy can be one of many powerful tools that allows us to integrate with our authentic self, reclaim our story, connect in a new or meaningful way, and experience a life worth living. My practice...
We all need nurturing and healing. Whether we are struggling with a trauma, a major life change, a time of great sadness or anxiety, or a loss - it takes courage to reach out for help. If you are ready to have someone walk the journey with you towards greater awareness, acceptance, and change in your life, I would be honored to work with you. I believe that each person I work with has a unique ...
Currently accepting new clients and most major insurance companies. I provide a safe, non-judgemental place for you to discuss past and/or current issues that cause ongoing distress, inhibiting you from enjoying daily life activities that you used to love doing. We will work together to stop those racing, ongoing thoughts that make you worry, feel anxious and keep you up at night. I am here to...
