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 Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and have over 10 years of experience providing mental health services to pre-teens, adolescents, families, couples and adults. I focus on identifying client's strengths and help each client build on those strengths. I love to help people find ways to improve their lives and reach their goals for themselves. I primarily utilize...
Today's society brings many challenges to children, adolescents and their families. While some face setbacks at home, others might struggle with school issues or have difficulties in social situations casting a shadow over childhood. Although parenting and family life can be the most rewarding experience, they are also complex tasks with ever changing challenges, especially if the family deals...
Anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, relationship problems...these are issues that affect individuals at any age. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, using a range of .therapeutic techniques. I do play therapy with children as young as two, and meet with parents regularly to provide insight and support. I work collaboratively with teens, college student...
In my practice, I work to help my clients feel comfortable and understood. I believe there are no right or wrong thoughts or feelings. I will support you and I will not judge. My experience is diverse as I have worked with children, adolescents, individuals and families in various settings. My methods include evidence based treatments tailored by my keen intuition and my client's individual nee...
I believe that my most effective work is with men with drug/ alcohol issues, early to late recovery issues, depression, anxiety, mild to moderate PTSD, other mood issues, trouble with coping or problem solving or adjusting to new life changes. We will use our sessions to examine your life, issues and coping and plan together how to reach your goals. My focus is on your current strengths, assets...
*I DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE / I AM AN OUT OF NETWORK PROVIDER* -The client I work best with is willing to take the journey of creating a life worth living. My ideal client is mindful and aware of the value in attending therapy consistently and completes the practice work assigned to them between sessions to allow us to focus on the presenting concerns rather than the issues that interfere with t...
Life is not without uncertainties and fears. They usually come from a major life transition, family issues, relationship issues, health problems, or financial trouble. Developing coping skills to deal with stressful situations, losses, relationships, a new job or life changes is necessary to function effectively. Do you feel alone in your struggles? Are their major changes in your life? If you...
I believe that throughout our lifetime each of us is called to discover and integrate who we truly are. We’re called to uncover our true nature(s) beneath the debris of trauma and old conditioning. We’re called to set ourselves free. This process of integration is central to long-lasting wellness because it is precisely from this place that we’re able to participate fully in our lives and our...
As a bilingual psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I have provided therapeutic services such as the diagnosis of mental, emotional, behavioral and addictive disorders to individuals, couples, and families. I possess the national clinical licenses and credentials, as well as an exceptional education with a focus in psychotherapy. Based on individual needs, clients receive short-ter...
The most important aspect of therapy is the working relationship between the client and therapist. Through being genuine and building trust, I work to create a safe environment that allows my clients to feel comfortable being open and honest. I meet my clients where they are and spend time understanding who they are and what they need. As a clinical psychologist, I work to individualize treatme...
Trauma and stress have an emotional, psychological and physical impact. I see clients who are experiencing PTSD, Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), chronic pain, illness, addiction and despair. All of these issues can be addressed; when I see my clients heal from trauma, I see them flourish in all areas of their lives! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Approved Licensed...
Normal kids, Normal problems... Most kids develop normally, but like all of us they periodically encounter problems. I teach kids that emotions are normal, and that all of us at times feel afraid, angry, or sad. I help children to understand their feelings rather than to fear them. Using a problem-solving approach, I develop a treatment plan that may include teaching children coping skills, par...
I embrace an eclectic and collaborative approach to therapy, where working with clients and their families to develop the necessary skills and strategies to overcome life's challenges is the primary goal! In therapy, I strive to create an environment where clients feel both heard and supported but also where they are encouraged to take an active role in the therapeutic process. In addition to...
Each and every person is born with unique strengths and vast potential to achieve. Oftentimes, though, life's challenges get in the way. It may be external stressors, traumatic experiences or our own dysfunctional thoughts and patterns of behavior that make it difficult to live a satisfying and fulfilling life. Entering into a therapeutic relationship of acceptance and trust can serve as a turn...
The struggles that we deal with on a daily basis can be a heavy enough burden to carry, and when we compound these with life transitions, or any other past trauma, it can be completely overwhelming. Stressors at home with family or loved ones, difficulties at school, challenges at work, or life transitions are difficult to navigate, and sometimes we may benefit from seeking help professionally....
