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
Are you at a place in your life where it feels like you might just need a little help? Are you experiencing some level of depression, anxiety or loss of direction? Are you in transition, unfamiliar territory or ready to work through some issue from your past. You may just be at a place where you would like to improve on yourself. Everyone needs help from time to time. Life is full of challenges...
Everyone is destined to experience stress, loneliness, loss, illness, pain, self-defeating choices, uncertainty, relationship or work problems. Sometimes it's hard to know when to ask for help. Seeking therapy does not mean there is something wrong with us. Many individuals are concerned about getting labeled with a mental illness because they are struggling with life issues, traumatic events o...
Deciding to go to a therapist is an act of courage. You have made the choice to be vulnerable about your inner world and experiences, with someone who is a complete stranger at first. That is a commendable courage. In a world with a lack of connection and empathy, it can be easy to become anxious, stressed, lacking in self-care and direction. There are many transitions in life that happen, both...
I am available for remote sessions today as you grapple with these strange times. If your challenges feel more intense or harder to ignore with your routine upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Fortunately therapy is just as available to you now- I am experienced with remote phone or video sessions, and even hesitant clients are finding these sessions surprisingly effective....
Therapy can be an opportunity for individuals to grow, understand themselves better and find an overall balance in life. I believe that all individuals are resilient, capable of healing, and can overcome difficult periods in their lives. As a therapist, I provide my clients with safe, supportive and nurturing environment while working to explore with them, challenge and guide them to gain insig...
Change can be overwhelming, particularly if we are already stressed with a variety of obstacles and difficulties that might bring us to counseling. Seeking help doesn't make a us weak, it makes us human. Regardless of what has brought you to begin seeking help, and what you might be facing, I believe growth is possible. I am working with folks through both video and in person to help them throu...
I believe that therapy extends beyond symptom relief; it entails gaining insight into one's self, patterns, and relationship dynamics. In other words, in order to "feel better," I think it is important to uncover how and why these symptoms developed over time. I aspire to help patients obtain this deeper understanding by fostering a sense of security and connectedness, which will allow me to ac...
Reaching out for mental health treatment can be intimidating but do trust that therapy is a supportive and nurturing environment and I look forward to helping you in this journey. I have worked in the mental health field for over twenty years as a social worker and as a therapist with the military, in the public school system, with a non profit agency, with Child Protective Services and Rady...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, fragmented, fatigued, broken? Are you at a place where you find yourself concluding that life has turned out far differently than it was supposed to? A lost of hope and feeling hopeless to do any about it? Is it time to renew, refuel, recharge? Transformation? I want to make a personal invitation towards a new dialogue that will proceed with empathy,...
I have always been interested in understanding the world from other people's points of view. I realize that every person sees the world from their own unique perspective and that we are all shaped by the lives we have lived and how we chose to tell our stories. Sometimes we experience things in life that we don't know how to handle on our own--or that we would like to handle differently. It is...
Working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are facing life's obstacles and difficulty coping, or recognizing their strengths, is my focus in the therapeutic process. I believe in building an unconditional positive therapeutic relationship to help my client's exhibit progress in achieving their goals. It is my desire to utilize the therapeutic process to promote change an...
Engage in a supportive process that allows you to explore the journey of personal growth and change. At Therapy Srq we form a trusting, collaborative relationship to identify emotions, experiences and behavior patterns holding you back. Our therapists work with you to build confidence, overcome challenges and create positive change. We believe each individual is complex and unique in their own...
JoJo specializes in working with women who are experiencing challenges related to life transitions, grief, divorce, and parenting issues, particularly those that involve parenting a child with special needs. She is particularly sensitive to the needs of parents who are dealing with the grief and adjustment of struggling to incorporate the special needs of their child with the larger needs of th...
Are you in a constant state of worry or emotional distress? Do you suffer from debilitating panic attacks or avoid social situations? Overcome with negative, anxious or intrusive thoughts? Anxiety and stress can develop from a combination of biological factors, personality, and life experiences. Anxiety can be debilitating and rob you from everyday pleasures of life. Let me help you find more...
Sometimes, you may feel hopeless and need someone to help you see through the darkness. I am here to help you see the strengths that you possess and help restore your hope through therapy. I believe it is possible to work through any life struggle when the right mindset and support systems are in place. My work is focused on providing a reliable, supportive and non-judgmental environment. I hav...
