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
Hello and welcome. As a spiritual counselor, I will guide and support you in remembering who you really are, beyond the roles and routines of daily life, and the patterns you have developed throughout your lifetime that keep you from feeling peaceful, authentic, and at ease with yourself. Having studied trans-personal, or soul-based, psychology for many years, I believe that life offers us...
Thank you for taking this first step toward improving your mental and emotional well being. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been in private practice for over 15 years. I work hard at creating an office atmosphere that is relaxed and casual. I work from the assumption that you are the expert on your life. I want you to set and achieve goals, enhance coping skills, manage...
If you are ready for change, and committed to reaching out for it, I can help you accomplish it! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples and Families. I am passionate in helping you create the vibrant and wholesome life you long for. My style is warm, accepting and caring, while holding the utmost belief in your potential to heal from you...
With time we can develop a therapeutic relationship that is based on trust. I strive to provide an understanding and supportive environment where you feel comfortable and secure. I offer an eclectic style of therapy, where I pull from many theories and treatment styles in order to make your experience unique and well suited to your needs. I have 24 years of experience with a Master's degree in...
Concerning the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) restrictions in our state, and in coordination with medical and safety professionals, I have decided to suspend all in-person sessions until January 2, 2021. I will continue to provide updates periodically as this situation develops. Through my experience in Community Mental Health and Private Practice I have offered confidential, compassionate, car...
I feel honored when a client allows me access to a part of them usually kept hidden. The relationship has the potential to be truly special. I enjoy my work with individuals, couples and families. I provide therapy for adolescents and adults of all ages. While I specialize in Marital/Couples therapy and ADHD, I also work well with many types of concerns including: Depression, Anxiety, Low...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds dealing with a variety of issues. Prior to starting in my current practice I worked in Community Mental Health and in a hospital setting doing crisis work. Being a wife and mother, I also feel that I have a true understanding of the stresses of...
At Family Therapy & Assessment Clinic of South Florida we believe that every client is unique. We tailor treatment to build on the strengths of each individual and fit our treatment model to his or her specific treatment needs/goals. Using evidence based treatment approaches that are based on the current scientific literature, we offer individual, couples and group therapy, and state of the art...
Choosing a therapist for yourself or your family in NYC can be a daunting task. I specialize in work with children, teens, and adults and am here to help you with this process as all individuals can benefit from talking with someone who is honest, direct, and compassionate. Life can be demanding and the struggle of life is part of living. My practice focuses on using one's strengths to empower...
Congratulations on taking a positive step toward a healthier and happier life! My name is Tricia Merlo-Follmer. I am a psychotherapist who practices in the South County area. I work with many people who experience issues such as: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief, and/or relationship issues. Depending on your needs, I offer various treatment modalities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),...
Throughout my many years serving a young adult/adult population, I have gained a great respect for working collaboratively with each client to understand the most effective approach for the individual. My approach involves providing a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment in which we can gain a greater awareness of the individual's unique concerns and work from this awareness to affect change i...
My practice focuses on early childhood issues, including psychological assessment for children with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and trauma histories. I also coordinate the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Program, an evidence-based treatment designed for children 2 to 6 with emotional and behavioral disorders. PCIT provides caregivers with real-time coaching...
During life’s trying times what we need most is a helpful hand, a caring heart, and a world full of compassion; a little support can go a long way. Imagine what a lot of support, clear direction, and strength can do? As your therapist, I can help you brave through life’s most challenging storms. With my help, we’ll weather the storm together and I’ll guide you to that beautiful rainbow on the...
I believe that a clear, focused, relaxed and lucid mind is the best instrument for self-discovery and healing. Using a combination of meditation, mindfulness and cognitive methods, I help individuals to attain deep inner awareness of one's mind and body and deep outer awareness of the external world. I believe that the resolution of many of life's problems becomes apparent when we open our mind...
I have a good foundation on mental health and substance abuse counseling having worked with children, adolescents, and adults for the past several years. I enjoy working with children and adolescents and believe that being a student in today's world can be challenging with the pressures of academics, peers, and self-discovery. I also enjoy working with women to gain high self-confidence and...
