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
In my experience working in community mental health and crisis work, I have discovered that being very honest and down to earth with clients facing tough challenges gets results. I have experience working with those that are suffering from mood disorders such as depression and anxiety as well as other mental health issues. I enjoy working with people and helping them see new perspectives and...
Life is a journey that can sometimes seem overwhelming with no supports. You feel stuck in patterns or behaviors, wanting new ways to meet life's difficulties. Feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability understandably lead to distress, impacting relationships you have with your partner, children, friends or coworkers. I believe we live in, and are a product of our relationships - not only with...
Therapy helps to improve lives in a meaningful way (have better relationships with friends, family members and partners, improve our self-esteem), rather than offering just symptom relief. I work to help you identify issues, problems and patterns, but also implement skills and tools make changes to these patterns. I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment, and I will work wit...
Do you often wonder if you can be happy? Do you struggle with past events in your life that you can't seem to let go of? Do you struggle with an addiction or compulsion? Are you in a relationship with someone whose behaviors have caused destruction in your life? Are you struggling to change behaviors in your life that you know are destructive? You deserve all the good that life has to offer and...
Do you wonder if what you desire matters when fear is disrupting life as we know it? In fact it matters now more than ever before.This too shall pass. If you’re not vigilant about where you focus your attention, your thoughts can be hijacked by uncertainty and fear… Some are using this time of respite to give reflection and attention to what they need to change now, to have happiness going...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Palos Verdes. I have extensive experience in the treatment of depression and anxiety, especially in regard to trauma, loss, emotional, physical or sexual abuse. I believe that individuals who participate in therapy have an invaluable opportunity to enhance their personal lives and relationships in very powerful and meaningful ways. I provide individual,...
In my 12 years of practice experience, I have provided individual, family and group therapy to individuals in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, residential treatment facilities, foster care, preventive services, recreational and school-based programs. In addition, I have recently completed my Ph.D. in social welfare at the CUNY Graduate Center. My dissertation, focused o...
*Now Accepting: United Health Care & Blue Cross Blue Shield* Do you feel like you spend all your energy managing your fear or depression, trying to prevent panic attacks, and hiding your anxiety from those around you? You're here because you're unsure if you can overcome what's holding you back and it feels like nothing helps. From our first session together I will give you concrete tools and...
***Accepting new patients after Dec 15th, 2019. *** Individualized focus and care, where your needs are put first, is what you will find in my practice. My singular goal is to help you and your family resolve emotional distress or conflicts that may have recently arose or ones that may be deep-rooted. I have been privileged to work with children and adolescents and their families since 2008. I...
Are you tired of feeling anxious, hopeless and afraid? Is ADHD and PTSD ruling your life and destroying your peace of mind and relationships? Is your relationship in trouble and do you need help with regaining the love and intimacy that seems to be lacking? As an experienced licensed counselor and an out of the box thinker with strong therapeutic tools; let me help you gain control over your li...
My priority in our therapeutic relationship is that you feel comfortable and accepted in a safe and non-judgmental environment. My objective is to work with you as a whole person, rather than just a list of issues. It is imperative to me that you feel heard and understood. I truly love being a therapist and feel privileged to be a part of my client's lives. I believe in blending components from...
My aim with Awarefull Therapy is empowering people with concrete techniques to achieve their individual goals. Awarefull Therapy is an integrative sensory and mindfulness approach supported by trauma theory. It teaches you to examine yourself without judgement, experience life in the moment and manage your responses - whether opportunities, challenges or just day-to-day issues - in real time. I...
Telepractice: Phone, Line, FaceTime, Skype, etc. Our approach provides the space to explore the mind-body-place of a person's life experiences within relationships that are contributing to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Interdisciplinary-Based Practices (IBP) Psychotherapy & Health/Wellness Coaching, Narrative & Relational Medicine, Sleep/Dream Assessment & Treatment, Dwelling Spaces & Ways...
I specialize in working with adults who are survivors of childhood abuse or neglect, especially when it shows up in anger issues, low-self esteem, disordered eating, or relationship conflict. I am experienced working with adults who have largely overcome childhood abuse and neglect to create a successful life, but who find that on a deeper level, that wounding is still in need of healing. The...
As a licensed creative arts therapist (drama, art, music, movement, play. creative writing) my skills are especially suitable for clients who have been through levels of trauma (domestic violence, divorce, dating abuse, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, self-harm, anxiety. etc.). In addition, I work with high-functioning kids/teens on the autism spectrum. I have found that the visual and physic...
