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
Each stage of life brings new external and internal forces that push us to adapt and develop new coping strategies to survive, and optimally thrive. Psychotherapy can help you to identify and understand the personal patterns, self talk and life circumstances that could be interfering with your well being. We will focus on increasing your insight into difficult relationships and events as well a...
The most important piece to having a successful therapeutic experience is the therapeutic alliance. With almost 20 years of experience,working with adults and adolescents I have learned that the approach I take with the person(s) I am working with depends on their own specific personality, history, culture, current life stressors and what they are looking to achieve by seeking therapeutic...
I am committed to helping my clients find hope. No matter the depth of the struggle. I believe that hope is the foundation for the path towards healing. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I help individuals, couples, and families work through a variety of concerns including Depression, anxiety, and other emotional struggles, Relationship conflict and communication issues,...
I embrace a holistic approach in respect to the wisdom of our heart, mind, brain and body. If you're feeling alone in dealing with life-challenges, I am right here to help you. My approach intends to heal the root cause of the problems, instead of treating just symptoms; the results are that you feel transformed in your thoughts, feelings, and the way that you see yourself and others. I'm also...
Hello! My name is Laura Molzer, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My passion in life is connecting with people--communicating warmth, understanding, and empathy to them and their life story. I am committed to helping you decrease problematic symptoms and attain a sense of peace and happiness in your life. I am knowledgeable on how trauma affects the brain, and thus, have a strong...
Making the decision to come to therapy can often be difficult. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere to help foster change and overcome challenges. Utilizing a strength based approach, I draw from various modalities, including person centered, brainspotting, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness, to best meet the needs of each individual, couple or family. The goal of therap...
At any given moment, YOU have the POWER to say: this is NOT how the story is going to END." Rachel's passion is helping clients find peace in their lives by helping to empower them to succeed in overcoming their difficulties and adversities. Rachel Marino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with considerable experience in providing services to individuals, children, adolescents, families and...
I am sure you have tried to figure it out on your own, or with some help from family, friends, or books. Sometimes you felt better, things have gotten better, and it was manageable. And yet, the lingering sense of "not good enough," the relentless anxiety that keeps you awake at night, and the low mood and fogginess have never gone away. You feel like an alien surrounded by people who seem happ...
Do you find yourself unable to shut your mind off? Replaying past events or chronically worrying? Is your inner critic keeping you from finding confidence in yourself and security with your place in the world? Have you experienced emotional pain and confusion that keeps your past in the present? Are you struggling to build self-esteem or find self-worth? Has the stress from daily responsibiliti...
I am an interactive, solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I works with each individual to help...
Have you been struggling with anxiety that doesn’t get better? Are relationship issues or work stressors just “too much” right now? Are painful memories making it hard to live the life you want? Whether working in person or via telehealth, my approach is supportive and practical. I begin by listening to ensure I understand your issues. I then tailor my approach to match your situation, values a...
Yes!!!! There is a manual on raising kids. I can help you decipher it and make it work for your family. Need help communicating with your parents/teens? I can help you come together. Kids and parents suffering from being stuck between two households? There is relief. Gender/Sexuality confusion? We can figure things out together! Problems with relationships or with work? You don't have to figure...
Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have over 25 years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including anger...
Have a particular life obstacle you're trying to overcome? Sometimes seeking help from a licensed expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed professional Psychologist in Palo Alto, your wellbeing and mental strength is my number one priority. I'm happy to guide you through all of life's challenges. I offer my clients the attention and care they deserve, and I have ...
Now accepting clients for day and evening sessions! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor that utilizes an integrative approach to focus on the needs of my clients. As a client centered counselor, I will provide support and guidance to help you build awareness and find solutions to your identified issues. I specialize in adjustment to life changes, depression, anxiety, L.G.B.T., famil...
