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
We are all works in progress. People seek therapy for many reasons. For instance, you may be looking for a place to process stressful events or address relationship problems. You may be yearning to interrupt your unhelpful patterns and ways of getting stuck, in order to find a life forward direction. Therapy is your time to focus on yourself and it is my goal to accompany you on your journey in...
As a psychotherapist, it is very important to me to create a safe space where you feel seen and understood. I strongly believe that a compassionate relationship is truly healing, empowering people to make changes in their lives, especially in the parts where they feel stuck. It is my aim to work with you with tools that will help you reflect on and process your thoughts and emotions. As we expl...
Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being...
Collaboration, clarity, consistency and compassion are the framework for the relationship that is formed with my clients. I will walk alongside you and provide a space for you to gain clarity, in order to establish goals that will help you move forward leading to positive change. Together we will create a plan that will provide the opportunity for a deeper understanding of self, a clear purpose...
One of the most important things when establishing a therapeutic relationship is to foster a healing environment for clients and to allow clients to bring their full selves into a space. Counseling is a life changing experience, and to soak in all the benefits of being vulnerable and transparent, it is vital that you feel safe and secure. As a therapist, I welcome you to bring your full self in...
In each person's life a little rain must fall. At times, however, it may feel as though you are ill equipped to weather the storm. Gaining new coping skills, strengthening self-esteem and adopting new behaviors are just some of the possible outcomes of successful counseling. I consider it an honor to hear your story and work with you towards change. Whether you are battling anxiety, low...
I’m very passionate about helping people, and celebrating their courageous strides. It takes courage to seek counseling, and courage to trust the process. I strive to create a partnership that is therapeutic in nature, and intentional in effort. It is with that intention, courage, and partnership that I assist my clients’ in reaching therapeutic goals, accepting and achieving growth, increasing...
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs....
As a dually licensed professional counselor and clinical addiction specialist, I have been in practice for over twenty-five years. My strengths include providing warmth, compassion and connection. I have worked with a wide range of adolescent and adult challenges including anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis and substance abuse. I strive to meet individuals where they are and work with them to...
Am I sexually broken? A question I often hear... Talking about sex is no easy task, but I am here to help guide you on your journey to find the answers you long for. You may struggle with your sexual identity, or overall body image. You may ask yourself "are my sexual desires normal?" You may even wonder why your sex life (in all forms) is no longer what it used to be. This is the first step to...
As a clinician, I strive to provide counseling services for my clients that encompasses all the necessary aspects of one's family to help them in understanding themselves and their every day struggles. I place great importance on providing an environment where clients not only feel heard but where they feel safe and understood to work on bettering their lives. Helping young children and...
Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ and MA whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. She specializes in working with individuals, couples and groups focusing on the treatment of NARCISSISTIC ABUSE, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship proble...
Clients who seek out my help are motivated to explore some of life’s hard questions and experiences and to figure out how to make meaning out of whatever they are struggling with. I work with people who have experienced violent loss, people who have encountered vicarious trauma and losses in their work of helping others (for example, people in the fields of law, medicine, education, social...
Life is often about transitions and how we seek to find balance in the face of change. We all experience times when those transitions move beyond our coping ability and that is often the time we seek out support. I work to provide an inclusive, socially aware and intersectional environment to support my clients as they navigate those issues. I have a passion for social justice work and bring th...
I recognize that finding appropriate behavioral healthcare can be a daunting task. Many of you have already spent hours or days searching online, calling insurance companies, or asking friends if they “know of anyone” who can help you make the changes you desire. Seeking behavioral healthcare is challenging enough without these additional hurdles. My goal is to simplify the process of looking f...
