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
If you have come this far, you are likely searching for change and want to feel better about your life, but you are not sure how to accomplish it. Up until now, you have been doing the best you can with the knowledge and resources that you have available. I am here to help! I can help you build on your strengths, develop emotional wellness, increase your assertiveness skills, and help you put y...
You are ready to make some positive changes in your life, but not sure where to start. Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships, or are going through a transition. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by your emotions and want to learn to manage them better, develop new coping skills, feel more in control of your life. You wonder, when did it all get so complicated? Or maybe you are a parent and very...
Thank you for checking out my profile! As a licensed professional counselor and previous school guidance counselor I understand that making the decision to seek therapy can be challenging! My hope is to bring a sense of peace and excitement to your counseling journey. Difficult days happen for everyone! I am here to help you achieve your goals and find success. I have been practicing in the fie...
Struggling with life balance is a common experience that most of us women face at some point in our lives. There’s never enough time & there is only one of you. Sometimes we find ourselves wondering if we can keep it together just one more day. It’s hard to be successful when you feel burnt out, misunderstood, stuck at status quo, & like your relationships are strained to capacity. You need to...
When I finally received trauma therapy for the unexpected death of my brother, I genuinely felt like a new human. I had trauma responses for so many years and didn't know where to look for help. Just like me, you could be struggling to even figure out where to turn for help. My ideal client would be anyone who has the will or even wants the will to be restored. I am a trauma informed counselor ...
“ What now ? ” It doesn’t matter whether you have struggled with anxiety, depression, and general mood instability throughout your life, or if an unexpected event has catapulted you into crisis and you are struggling to stay afloat. Both situations are difficult but neither need to feel hopeless. I am offering you a life ring and an anchor so you can regain confidence in your course. My backgro...
Recognizing that no two stories are the same, my goal in working with clients is to provide a safe space where you know you are not alone in your struggles and feel helped and supported. I see adult clients who are facing a variety of challenges throughout the lifespan, and particularly during times of transition or change. I will work with clients to identify and empower your own unique streng...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working out of Wellesley, MA. I have worked with clients of all ages, from various backgrounds, and I have successfully employed multiple therapeutic modalities (individual, family, and couples therapy). I have extensive experience working with clients who suffer from anxiety, mood disorders, depression, and marital/relationship issues. I hav...
Taking the hardest step of asking for help is powerful. You don’t have to do it alone. As a Therapist, my goal is to help you honor all parts of your feelings. There is never a one size fits all solution. My focus ranges from strengths-based, client-centered, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness practices and play therapy interventions. As a Counselor for 10+ years, I have helped...
We all feel "stuck" in our life on occasion. Sometimes we move backward and other times we move in the direction of our best intentions. Forward is the direction we are inspired to go. It is my belief that we all hold the answers within but sometimes life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, loss and relationship struggles cause us to feel stuck. My intention is to help you get unstuck &...
I am caring, warm, curious, respectful, open-minded and sincere. I welcome adults and mature adolescents to my practice who are struggling with a wide range of issues – problems with relationships, work, love, fear, hearing voices, play, sex, confusion, being alone, being with others, paranoia, feeling stuck, despair, worry, troubling thoughts, grief, etc. I am trained and experienced in treati...
My personal philosophy on trauma informed psychotherapy is based on western & eastern influences & focuses on a three phase model developed by Dr. Judith Herman-stabilization, reprocessing, & re-connection. In therapy with individuals, I work together to honor your unique life history & explore the impact it has on your functioning. In my work I have discovered that amazingly, the natural heali...
We are living in a difficult time. Are you stressed, worried, feeling stuck, or struggling with difficult emotions? Do you want to develop a greater sense of self, hope. peace, purpose, self-compassion, joy, and feeling alive? We all need support sometime. Me too! Let me be there for you. I am sensitive to cultural issues, have a multicultural family & truly believe that Black Lives Matter. I...
Liz’s approach to mental health takes into account individual concerns as well as a systemic awareness of her clients’ backgrounds, relationships, lifestyles, cultures and values. Liz enjoys working with clients with a variety of mental health needs and backgrounds. She considers herself to be a culturally/racially sensitive therapist, LGBTQIA friendly, and practices from a non-judgmental,...
Have you been longing for a more fulfilling, meaningful life? If you are feeling paralyzed or trapped by worry or sadness, you may benefit from an in-depth psychotherapy approach that allows you to break old patterns and grow into a deeper understanding of yourself. I offer online (video-based) therapy to treat trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, and depression. I use CBT and Mindfulness based techniq...
