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
Do you need help controlling anxiety or depression? Are you grieving or anticipating a loss? I believe you can live a happy and healthy lifestyle. Change is a process that calls for support and the practice of new skills. I can assist you with counseling and mentoring. I have several years of experience assisting adolescents and adults navigate their mental health needs and find healthy balance...
Do you feel upset, irritable, or downright angry at times? Are you looking for help changing the way you act in certain situations? Would you like to be more loving in relationships, to be the partner or parent you aspire to? I can help you identify and resolve issues that are interfering with your ability to accomplish your goals. I specialize in Attachment Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive...
****I am currently not accepting new clients, at this time. **** I am passionate about providing quality mental health services that is goal directed and client driven. I have dedicated my career to collaboratively engaging with clients to reduce symptoms related to traumatic stress, PTSD (simple and complex), anxiety, panic and worry, depression, grief and loss, mood dysregulation, low...
If you're troubled by distressing emotions, unproductive behavior patterns, or unsatisfying relationships - psychotherapy can help. I enjoy helping people make progress by better understanding and accepting themselves, and then by applying effective methods of change. It's useful to understand that our feelings and actions - for better or worse - are actually influenced by our thoughts and...
**I am not accepting new patients at this time.*** I have been in the field of therapy for over 10 years, working with both adults and adolescents. I have significant experience in working with trauma, PTSD and substance use issues. I am trained in both Art Therapy and EMDR therapy modalities. I find that my experience and specialize treatment modalities help to create an opportunity for anyone...
I have 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist-- you can count on feeling safe and trust that our work together will help. I have openings for individuals and couples who need relief from depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, traumatic memories, psychosomatic illnesses, and living with medical conditions . I study and practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, a time-tested method of...
"Facilitating the integration of wholeness and wellbeing within every person". With compassion, support and understanding we can explore those areas of your life which create sadness, pain and dissatisfaction to you. I work with you to help you discover your strengths, gain insights and develop skills to facilitate becoming the person you want to be. I create a warm, empathetic and inviting...
At times such as these life can be challenging and it can be difficult to know where to turn for support and assurance. As a counselor whose work is rooted in cognitive-behavioral techniques and Buddhist psychology I believe therapy can be a powerful tool for developing insight and fostering resilience to improve our lives. In addition to over five years in private practice my work in college...
Coming to therapy is an act of self-love. Being curious about what makes us feel and act the way we do is the most rewarding endeavor, bringing authenticity, creativity and choices into our lives. Our self-concept and beliefs about the world were formed in infancy and learned in our primary relationships. Unconsciously, these early experiences guide many of our actions in present time. I am...
( English | español ) My motivation for becoming a clinical social work came about from my past experiences growing up. During my adolescent years I both witnessed and experienced families in crisis. This had a profound effect on me and after a process I have come to realize that my passion lies in helping people who are less advantaged. By listening, understanding, helping, and inspiring hope ...
I am a licensed psychologist based in Bay Ridge who works with adolescents and adults of all ages and backgrounds. I believe we all experience pain in our lives which is very individual and personal. I treat those who experience a wide variety of pain, which may include struggles with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, bereavement, relationship conflicts, trauma, and professional...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I take a developmental standpoint and work with my patients around where they have become stuck in their lives. My treatments are highly individualized based on what my patients wish to work on, and what we negotiate together as treatment goals. I have experience working with a diverse range of people confronting issues such as major life transitions,...
Currently I work primarily with youth and families, adults and both established and premarital couples. I am certified to administer the PREPARE-ENRICH premarital counseling program, and have experience working with issues associated with abuse/trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, family and parenting challenges, marital issues (communication, conflict resolution, intimacy issues, etc.),...
Do you want to make a change but find yourself falling back into the same old patterns? Look no further! As a Licensed Addictions Counselor, I'm fascinated with how people change. Not just the quick fix, crash diet or band aid approach- but making the long term positive sustainable changes you have wanted! Whether it's procrastinating or alcoholism- we all have behaviors we wish to be different...
