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 help individuals and couples who feel like they are sinking take a brave step toward wholeness in a space designed to remind you that you do not have to be alone in your pain. It can be excruciating to turn and face the issues that have fragmented your relationship with yourself and others. Your journey to wholeness can start here. Counseling offers a safe space for you to gain the freedom to...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University) with over 40 years' experience. My work is focused on helping individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds deal with experiences of anxiety and reduced self-confidence in work, school, and relationships. My approach is tailored to individuals' particular needs and situations, working...
( English | Français ) My practice consists largely of adolescents and young adults. My greatest assets are - an ability to connect with people in an accepting, non-judgmental and empathic way. Many young people today seek guidance and a better understanding of who they are and what they are feeling, their instinctive reactions and how to better understand themselves and gain from this crucial...
I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children and families. I use a client centered collaborative approach to support healing for individuals to find their own path in the healing process. My experience has been focused on supporting children and individuals who have experienced trauma and are in need to repair attachment and relationships. I have completed the following...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Congratulations! You’ve made the first bold step towards your journey of recovery. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, Trauma/PTSD, Grief/Loss or other issues, help is available. As a multicultural and diversity sensitive counselor, I will meet you right where you are and help guide you towards healing and freedom. You will find my therapeutic style...
Are you ready to address the issues in your life that worry you the most? For more than 20 years, I have helped people effectively manage stress, conquer anxiety and tackle negative thoughts. Now it's time to choose a therapist? In my practice, I work with individuals who feel like they are unable to cope with life's stress. Many of the clients I have helped in therapy have come to better...
*Not taking new clients* Does life have you feeling stuck? You’re tired and overwhelmed. There are times when we all need extra support. New life transitions can be hard to navigate. Transition is different for everyone. For some people, reaching the end of their career, or launching their children, comes with a sense of accomplishment, and pride and excitement for the next phase. But for other...
In my years as a social worker & psychotherapist, I have worked with a wide range of clients & situations, and thus bring considerable practical knowledge to my work. I've counseled families in crisis, & been an advocate when necessary. I've also worked with families of brain-injured adults, & residents in nursing homes. I have also worked with couples; I know what equality looks like in a...
I am an English/Spanish counselor whose main goal is to help my clients find hope, resilience and solutions to their problems. My academic and life experiences have shown me that most challenges and frustrations have solutions. I help my clients understand that the solution is within him/her during those moments when they feel they're unable to endure life's challenges and problems. We uncover ...
I will provide you with a safe space for self-exploration, and a fundamental model for self-reflection to utilize in your everyday life. During treatment, we will work together to recognize how your current life situation is being directly affected by past events and relational (or interpersonal) patterns. We will also come to understand how psychological influences, which remain outside of you...
Do you or a loved one struggle with mental health issues that pull you in the wrong direction, no matter how hard you fight them? Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? I will show you that there is hope and a better way. I will help you better understand your inner self, what triggers your emotional reactions, what motivates you, what drives your interactions with the surroundin...
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** I am a licensed clinical social worker focusing mainly on adolescent and adult treatment addressing trauma, psychotic disorders, and life transitions. Additionally, I have experience with military families and veterans, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, self-harm, behavioral disorders, and other mood disorders. I treat each of my clients as...
I believe the ideal client is one who recognizes that they are the expert of their own lives however, he or she also recognizes that new strategies can defeat their past & present challenges. Every one has potential to be the best version of themselves when support is present to encourage, motivate & cheer them on to the finish line. My personal life experiences in addition to my extensive...
Have you felt like you're at the end of the road? Do feel uncertain about the direction of your life? Are you stressed with keeping it all together from day to day? Have you lost yourself in between life and family? Often times we go through life and we continue to fight, but we sometimes stop and start crying and can't figure out what is happening. Maybe you've neglected your needs for so long...
I believe everyone has the ability to transform difficult life experiences into motivating and meaningful platforms for change. To support traditional talk therapy, we will use art materials and imagery to express feelings and emotions that may be difficult to express with words alone. This process can cultivate change from within that is driven by the client and guided by the therapist. I trus...
