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
At East End Mental Health, we believe in the integrative approach to behavioral health and psychiatric care. We offer our clients comprehensive array of treatment options which include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy groups, psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacotherapies, and laboratory diagnostic/genetic testing services. My role as your psychiatric nurse...
I have found that in therapy, the individual has the opportunity to become more self aware, which can better serve the person to live more deeply, with more knowledge, and with more happiness. In therapy, the client has the potential to access the wisdom of the psyche, from which the individual can achieve positive changes in his or her life. Through being aware of patterns and habits of one's...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Manhattan, New York. My goal in working with individuals is to develop a supportive and collaborative relationship that can facilitate personal growth. I believe in each person's ability and capacity for self reflection and insight. I strive to provide a safe and engaging environment in which change can occur. I use an integrative syst...
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. As both a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Nurse, I have a broad perspective on mental health issues and treatment options. I have over 25 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families. In a safe, nonjudgmental environment, we will explore self-defeating patterns that interfere with your life and relationships so that you are able to make...
Have you gone through a troubling experience? Is it difficult to move on in the aftermath? Maybe, it feels as if you are always going through challenging life experiences, or a lifetime of distress? Are you ready to do something about it, maybe even desperate to? I would love to help. I understand that one of the hardest things to do can be to ask for help and be willing to receive it. I want t...
If life is handing you more than you can handle alone, I'd love to be able to support and guide you while you find your way. Life is complicated, so let's keep therapy simple. It's helpful to use a strength based approach which utilizes your strengths to promote effective coping skills to work through issues. I use the following modalities in sessions, depending on what would best meet your nee...
Whether working with a family, individual, and/or couples, I believe in a relational process in which finding a therapist that is a "good fit" as the groundwork for a supportive, transformative process. I believe that every individual has the ability to examine their life's journey and own their story; all while strengthening self compassion and working to navigate who and how to be in...
I use a treatment approach grounded in research, with the belief that brain has the ability to heal. I create a safe place to help process difficult experiences as unprocessed stressful experiences are the basis for many symptoms including pain and negative beliefs. In my clinical work I provide people with resources and tools to help them make new connections and gain new insights, leading to...
Are you or your child feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself avoiding people, places, or activities? Is anxiety, stress, depression, or behavioral issues interfering with you or your family's daily life? Then therapy could be a great help. Primarily, I specialize in anxiety and exposure work. I focus on working with children/adults in a safe, therapeutic environment,...
Are you suffering from trauma or loss? Do you find that your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors keep you from the life you want? We can help. And fast. Our intensive treatment approach can get the job done in a matter of days, compared to the months or years that hour-per-week therapy takes. Our expert therapists are extensively trained in intensive trauma therapy, featuring the most efficient of...
Greetings! I work with clients across the lifespan, using play therapy for ages 3-9, activity therapy for 10-14, and talk therapy for 15 and up. In addition, I provide support to parents and caregivers using filial therapy to enhance their relationships with their children. I have experience working with children with aggressive behaviors, anxiety, adjustment issues, social struggles, and traum...
Life starts to beat us down and burn us out. We find ourselves frustrated, irritated, and confused how to move forward. Friends and family that we relied on have run out of energy for us. We can't help it, but we're pushing them away. How can we overcome this struggle without losing those closest to us, without losing ourselves? The stress of life: work, school, family and this world at large c...
Are you seeking a life that feels more joyful, connected and in-control? With the right support, you can be happier, more deeply connected to yourself and other people, and gain control over extreme emotions or behaviors. In my practice, I encourage patients to investigate thought patterns, engage in mindful exercises and explore ways of knowing which access the unconscious. My approach is warm...
In my practice I typically work with adults individually. Many of my clients have experienced problems with mood, particularly anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are needing assistance with difficult relationships, transitional life issues, and stress management. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with clients diagnosed...
I am employed as a Registered Psychological Assistant at Youtherapy Psychological Services (YPS) under the supervision of Victoria Keyser, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist and registered play therapist. At Youtherapy, we have the privilege of providing services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work with individuals of all ages, and I have found a common theme of individuals usi...
