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
"Life’s difficulties can be overwhelming and at times feel unmanageable. Utilizing aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques, I can assist you in learning skills to manage life’s stressors and decrease that overwhelming feeling. Together, we can navigate through the therapeutic process and find what is comfortable for you. I assist individuals...
There are seasons in life when an understanding and empathetic person may be desired to help make circumstances more enjoyable and tolerable. When I encounter a client in a place of pain or struggle, I am genuinely concerned about their well-being and I desire to help them develop tools to navigate their difficult issues and realities. My objective is to work together with my clients,...
Our practice can help with various mental health issues, emotional challenges, and psychiatric disorders. We aim to enable clients to understand their feelings. What makes you feel positive? Anxious? Or depressed? The reality is that the truth can at times, be painful. However; if you decide to engage in psychotherapy, you will ultimately find more personal happiness and healthier relationship...
I believe therapy is a place where each person involved can be real and share honestly about their unique human experience. It is as if we are each travelers, encountering each other’s world for a time. We decide what path to take based on your needs, desires, and abilities; we work collaboratively and check in with one another frequently to ensure your needs are being met. We do not take one s...
At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe th...
Finding the right therapist for yourself or your teenager can be a difficult task. While a strong therapeutic relationship is important for anyone seeking therapy, it’s particularly important that teens feel comfortable and in control in therapy. I value building strong therapeutic relationships with young people and their parents, and use the power of these relationships to develop motivation ...
Often times, people find that they experience unhappiness, anxiety, or repeated obstacles to getting what they want. This can lead to problems with relationships, work, or other areas of our lives. Through a cooperative, supportive relationship with the right therapist, you can learn how to cope with what the "universe" throws your way, and which of your own behaviors and conflicts are...
Bilingual, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-informed, Relational Psychotherapy. I believe that engaging in therapy is an act of courage because change is by definition radical. An important goal of therapy is to connect to your authentic/creative self as a way to make meaning in times of suffering. Together we will explore your personal, family, cultural, and political history to understand the way...
( English | 中文 ) 你好！When you are depressed or anxious, you feel like life is passing you by and you are powerless to grab it, not to mention be on top of and enjoy it. My passion is to help people deal with their emotional pain caused by various kinds of issues, including family of origin, interpersonal problems, low self-esteem, loss of loved ones, trauma, life transitions and etc. In gen...
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...
Coulda, woulda, shoulda….let’s face it, we have all been there. Our response to what happens in the present determines how successful we can be in the future. Do you wish you had the skills to get out of your own way, be mindful of situations no matter how big or small, feel empowered to have control over your own destiny? I am here to help you discover the skill set you have inside yourself to...
*Ben is not currently accepting new patients.* -- Therapy can be different things to different people. Some want a sounding board or maybe they need help navigating a difficult life-transition. For others, the idea of talking to a stranger about their troubles can be downright terrifying, or may even feel shameful. Well, there is nothing too terrible or shameful to talk about. The therapy I...
Anthony has been practicing the Art of Psychotherapy and Counseling for over 30 years . He has a Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology from Ramapo College and completed his Masters in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work . He provides a Safe - Nonjudgmental Therapeutic Relationship when engaged in the treatment hour . Anthony has experience in working with...
If you're feeling overwhelmed with worry, anxious and on-edge, or helpless and sad—you're having a normal response to extraordinary circumstances. Life has thrown us all for a loop, and your nervous system is likely on high alert. Right now, many of us feel uncertain and stressed—and this lack of feeling safe can cause your mental health to suffer. Whatever you're experiencing, you need a safe...
