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
Living Waters Peace Center provides a place for healing and restoration through an integrated model of care to treat co-occurring disorders. We provide compassionate and customized treatment for those who are experiencing mental illness with co-occurring substance use. Living Waters Peace Center provides a place for healing and restoration through an integrated model of care to treat co-occurri...
Are you conflicted about what you want? Do you feel unsettled, but you are not sure why or how to fix it? Are you caught between shifting moods- happy/depressed; optimistic/ pessimistic; calm/anxious; energetic/listless; positive/negative; or loving supportive relationships vs distant unfulfilled relationships? Do you feel like you have unfinished business from the past that hinders your...
Maybe your life feels painful and difficult. Maybe your relationships are confusing and exhausting. Maybe there is no one to share just how hard all of this is for you. Sometimes you don’t feel like your true self, and want to discover what is keeping you from living fully. Maybe you are finding yourself doing the same things over and over, and don’t know how to stop. We can face these things...
( English | español ) You've been wanting to focus on yourself and your growth. You might even be wanting to strengthen your relationships. Maybe you've thought about sharing your challenges with others but don't believe they are important enough, or don't want to burden others with your problems. Maybe you've actually thought about therapy but don't know where to start. As a bilingual therapis...
As a child and adolescent therapist, I work with kids and their families, to help improve relationships and decrease stress and chaos at home. If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, fears or phobias, behavior problems, friend problems, school problems, family problems or other issues, there is a good chance I can help. I offer counseling, support, guidance, and...
If you wrestle with depression, or anxiety, or mood dysregulation, I can help. If you have relationship challenges, I can help. Couples who began their lives with strong attraction sometimes feel the fondness and admiration they once had slipping away, and end up living in bitter disappointment. I've helped countless couples regain that spark and learn to nurture the love that first brought the...
“Perhaps everyone has a story that could break your heart...” In your life, you’re the expert. You know yourself and your story better than anyone else, but the stories we tell ourselves play an extraordinary role in how we journey through life. Think about what you brought you here. How often have you replayed that story in your head? How often has it changed? How many times have you wished it...
My ultimate goal as an LPC is to assist my clients in living their absolute best life. Depression, Anxiety, lack of self-esteem, past trauma, and hurt are all factors that could be prohibiting an individual from being happy and living their best life. These concerns and more are addressed in our sessions. Thinking patterns, toxic behaviors, and relationships will be explored. You deserve the be...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.Sometimes gathering the other ingredients (pitcher, spoon, sugar, water)needed to make lemonade can be difficult. I am here to assist you with gathering those ingredients to make the best batch of lemonade for you. I am here to help you live your best life and become the best version of you! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor from Chicago...
Life got you down? Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, or upset with your current experiences? Many of us are but it's often difficult for us to see it and, for some, even harder to admit it. When people experience any form of trauma, it is not uncommon for them to need help and I would love to be the person to help you get through your life challenges. My clients say my down-to-Earth, friendly,...
Located in Old Bridge, NJ, Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Old Bridge Marriage & Family) offers a compassionate, comfortable and safe environment to help you and/or your family move through your struggles. Whether you manage chronic depression, anxiety, PTSD, or are currently in the midst of an unexpected crisis, our clinicians are ready and equipped to help you understand how trauma is stor...
Relationships can be challenging, especially now. At the Center for Family & Relational Health, our marriage and family therapists specialize in healing hurting relationships. Rather than treating individual clients, we take a different therapy approach. We treat any combination of two or more people who want to move from feeling stuck to experiencing meaningful connection in their relationship...
There are times in life when situations, circumstances and emotions feel overwhelming. I understand that making the decision to seek support during these difficult times can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Whether you are seeking help for your child, your family or yourself, I am here to support you and walk you through the process to ease any anxiety it may cause. My approach to therapy is...
Welcome to a warm and accepting space. I specialize in treatment of trauma, anxiety and/or depression and relationship challenges. I practice EMDR, CBT with a focus on Attachment styles. My approach is relational and communicative in working together with you. I welcome you to email me for a FREE consultation. I’ll get back to you within 24 hrs. It's natural to feel nervous about taking the fir...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I believe in working with solutions and not just on the problems that we all have. I believe that if we focus on what works in our life, and keep doing what works, then our problems won’t be such a problem anymore. My philosophy of life is to grow towards a vision of who we want to be instead of waking up each day and living in the memories of our past. My vision as a...
