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
I am a San Francisco based therapist providing psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and couples. I've helped my clients to address relationship challenges, career stresses or transitions, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, social isolation and the effects of trauma. Among others, I work with individuals seeking to overcome internal blocks and improve functioning, create healthier cop...
Welcome- I strongly believe that we all have a basic need in life, which is to love and to be loved. I work closely with my clients to build a therapeutic relationship that is compassionate, trustworthy, and inviting. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I utilize a vast amalgamation of approaches ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Client-Center...
My passion is helping people help themselves. I have varied expertise in treating a wide range of psychiatric problems. I am currently focusing my practice on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy--a treatment approach where we use the psychedelic effects of the anesthetic, ketamine, to enhance and accelerate the psychotherapy process. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, OCD, depression,...
It is my pleasure to work with you in a therapeutic relationship. My primary belief is that what makes therapy effective is the quality of our relationship. You are being asked to share the deepest aspects of your personhood; as your therapist, I will treat these facets as sacred, confidential and worthy of my best work. I believe children have a voice but just have difficulty verbalizing it at...
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for...
Welcome to my profile page. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, loss, illness, uncomfortable emotions, or other concerns, you have found a place to sort things out and begin to feel better. I am flexible in my treatment approach, because I know every person has different needs. I use many tools and skills to help the individuals who work with me. Sometimes it is important to...
Establishing a dedicated space where one can enter into a process of self-reflection and self-discovery is central to my therapeutic approach. Our work together can explore a wide range of issues (see sidebar) as well as chronic patterns, and challenging life events. We will look at how you've adapted to your family, your environment, and your individual experiences. The goal is for you to gain...
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment...
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in work with children, parents and women's issues. In a safe and empathic environment, I provide trauma-information, relationship-based psychotherapy and play therapy. I completed my training in family systems practice and hold additional certifications in domestic violence and sexual assault. My approach is informed by...
As a counselor and parent, I understand that there is nothing more disheartening than watching your child struggle. That's why I'm passionate about helping children and adolescents learn the skills they need to feel empowered and in control of their own psychological health. My specialties include self-harm, self-esteem, ADHD, anxiety, depression, divorce, college/career readiness, and academic...
My work with you is motivated by a deep sense of caring for others. My hope is that our work together will change the way you imagine and live your life. Starting with an assessment of your needs, we will work collaboratively to understand and ultimately to resolve your issues. My psychodynamic and solution-focused approach to working with clients is rooted in a biological-psychological-social...
My passion is to work with individuals and families who are struggling with life transitions, relationships, and emotional well-being. Currently, I work in a private practice where I primarily see adolescents and adult women. I use an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy, with the understanding that each individual is complex and unique. My goal is to meet clients where they are an...
***Currently not accepting new patients.***I focus on women and couples therapy, specializing in working with those who have been through trauma, difficult life circumstances or feel they are generally not living up to their potential. This may manifest as low self esteem, depression, anxiety, re-occurring relational issues, difficulties with saying "no" to others, and a variety of other...
Do you often feel down, anxious or lonely? Do you wonder why? Are there aspects of your life that feel unfulfilling? These thoughts and feelings are common and normal but can feel confusing and isolating. In this fast paced, New York life, it is easy to feel as if you are somehow different or behind in some way. In therapy, we will work together in a non-judgmental space to sort through these r...
Why do I feel so down? How do I find hope? What is hope? Hope leaves room for us to work on our strengths, so we can learn to handle what may come our way. Together, we will work to explore and understand your life stressors, while learning how to love yourself, others and the world. We will work on embracing your strengths, as well as your challenges to empower you, in a safe, collaborative, a...
