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
First, I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit my site. Visiting this site means you are probably experiencing one or more of life's challenges. I commend you for having the will to seek help. This is a personal decision that requires someone with compassion, insight and skills to assist you in acquiring a more satisfying quality of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker...
I am a clinical psychologist who works to help clients cope with emotional difficulties and achieve valued life goals. My theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioral and my practice is guided by research. As a complement to traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I often integrate mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques into my work. Therapy is a collaborative process and I work...
I offer a safe, non judgmental and caring environment in which you can feel comfortable expressing your needs and desires for your future. I believe that you are the "expert" on your life and have the answers within you. My skill is helping you unearth and use these skills to move forward and feel more at ease and have a healthy sense of self and view of where you are going in your life. We oft...
It’s a crazy world right now with all this COVID-19 stuff going on and tensions are high with all the quarantines and uncertainty. Please reach out if you need help. Do you feel "stuck" repeating the same things over and over? Does it feel like you can't seem to move forward? Is anxiety and depression overwhelming you? It is very important that you make sure you find the right therapist for you...
Are you feeling sad, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Are you aware of the voice that is telling you that nothing you do is good enough? Are you ready to let go of all that negative self talk? I provide my clients with the latest methods to facilitate a meaningful life. Together we will use methods to understand and remove obstacles and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living your life ...
Art is our medicine. Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the process of art making to support you in understanding yourself better and allow you to safely externalize what you have experienced or survived. You can use the art to manage or reduce your undesired symptoms so you can find a better quality of life. (No experience with art materials is necessary). As board certified a...
Offering outpatient services treating severe anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring mental health concerns that manifest through somatoform symptoms. We believe in the Patient Centered Medical Home philosophy, and enjoy working with your Primary Care Doctor to help you become your best self. We advocate for a healthy society by offering: aftercare planning, mental health therapy, and...
At one time or another we all experience challenges in creating the lives we desire. I am passionate about working collaboratively with you to aid you in developing healthier relationships and learning effective strategies to overcome life's obstacles. I aid clients in addressing issues such as: trauma, anxiety, depression, identity development, sexual abuse, sexual assault, women's issues, and...
Let's face it...life has its share of emotional challenges. Often these challenges can leave you feeling lost, afraid, confused and hopeless. But, with the right skills you can overcome the obstacles that impact your life. As a licensed professional counselor, I assist clients with gaining insight into their thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behaviors that lead to positive change and growth. I...
Life is both wonderful and challenging at times. The goal is to focus on the positive when we can and to draw on our inner resources to help cope and manage during stressful times.I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. I am a graduate of Stony Brook University and Hunter College School of Social Work. I have broad experience working with children, adolescents, adults,...
My specialty is working with children, adolescents, and families. I provide a relaxed environment and friendly approach to therapy. I work to help my clients feel at ease and engaged during therapy sessions by utilizing play therapy, art, games, and imagination to help my younger clients communicate their feelings and practice new coping skills. My areas of expertise include child behavior and...
Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated with your situation? I know the many fears, worries, disappointment, and heartache you face can almost make you feel defeated, and you are tired of feeling alone and without knowing what else to do. You deserve to have the life and relationship you long for. My hope is to create a safe space where you can feel heard and understood. Where we can talk about ...
In one's walk towards wholeness and change, there are various barriers and hindrances one must overcome: The prism in which we view life, the messages we received about ourselves from our family of origin, what has happened to us and what we tell ourselves about it, our fear of feelings, and our learned coping mechanisms are just a few. As a Christian counselor, it is my desire to provide a saf...
Are you unhappy in your relationship but don't know what to do? Relationships are the most important part of our lives. Yet, they are not always easy, especially with the people closest to us. Problems arise in every couple's relationship, especially under stressful circumstances such as fertility issues, problems with children, aging parents, blending families, lack of sexual intimacy or copin...
It is frustrating to feel stuck. It is painful to feel alone and misunderstood, even if you are in a committed relationship. It is exhausting to pretend like you have the confidence. The questions that you are asking yourself right now show that you have the strength needed to heal and to grow. You want to be heard. You want to trust yourself. You want to feel accepted, challenged, and encourag...
