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 Responders deserve a counselor that understands their unique needs. I am dedicated to using my specialization in substance abuse, pediatric death and PTSD/Trauma to help our first responders move forward. I'm an experienced presenter about first-responder related emotional wellness issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, pediatric death, cancer, retirement and PTSD. I have...
Braden Counseling Center (BCC) specializes in counseling individuals, couples and families in various stages of life. With flexible scheduling, Sycamore, Rochelle, and Elgin locations, and a free initial consultation, BCC makes it easy for you to make the first step toward change. We accept various insurance types, and also offer a sliding scale for those who qualify. BCC offers a personalized...
As a person and a therapist I work to see everyone as a unique individual who is striving to be the best person he/she can be. I believe issues and events create difficulties that block the progress. My goals are to assist adults, adolescents and children to work through those issues and events and help them continue on their personal journey to health and happiness. I like to help others disco...
Currently, my practice primarily consists of helping adults struggling with depression, anxiety/panic, bereavement/loss, relationship issues, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and life crises and transitions. The prognosis is always good following a first visit. Given the effort it takes to find a therapist, make arrangements with the insurance company, get directions and actually find the courage to sho...
Thoreau said "There are a thousand hacking at the branches to every one striking at the root." In therapy, I believe our most valuable work is striking at the root of issues rather than hacking merely at the many branches/symptoms of the root. This latter approach often leads to resolving one manifestation of a problem only to experience new manifestations down the road. Whether the symptoms ar...
We often have a sense that in some ways, somehow we have been holding back. The barriers hidden behind cost us in our capacity for intimacy, spontaneity, and precious space for the heart's need to express and to be seen. They are usually constructed for very good reasons; to avoid painful experiences and vulnerability. But more often than not, carry on decades beyond when the threatening events...
Psychotherapy addresses the pain of feeling misunderstood and alone. My approach is to strive to help you feel heard and understood. I listen carefully, as the narratives you share may communicate both obvious and deeper meanings. I look for patterns in your life and offer insights I encourage you to refine, so that together we can make sense of your experiences. I attend to dynamics in your...
Currently, I enjoy the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients who seek help for a broad range of mental health challenges. I primarily treat individuals through the life span: teens, young adults and adults. I specialize in mental health problems associated with depression, bi-polar and anxiety disorders as well problems associated with trauma, couples counseling, parenting skills,...
To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. M...
OVERWHELMED......... Up all night, thoughts running through my head, drained, exhausted and running on empty. Nothing is going right. Everything seems to come so easily for everyone else. Friends have tried to help me but, they just don't understand......... Doing EVERYTHING for everyone else, why do my needs always end up at the bottom of the list.... Navigating through life during difficult...
I am the owner of a group practice, Cristina Panaccione and Associates, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in mental health services across the lifespan with expertise in treatment of depression and anxiety as well as therapeutic approaches from a family systemic and cognitive behavioral perspective. My clinical experience includes service coordination, school therapy,...
Finding the right therapist is a crucial part in initiating change. I have been practicing therapy with individuals and families for over 10 years and am committed to offering my clients a safe and supportive environment. My goal is to help clients develop the self-awareness, self-confidence and skills necessary to make positive changes in their lives. Together we will tailor a treatment that i...
***Teletherapy Available!*** During these uncertain times, connection and self-care is more important than ever. Are you going through times of high emotions and stress? Let me help. You deserve an experienced and competent professional that works with you to explore your situation with respect and compassion. Together, we will get to the heart of the problem and find fresh ways of managing you...
Since finishing my degree in 2012, I have worked for Council for Relationships as a staff therapist in the Oxford Valley Mall office, and since 2017 in their Lawrenceville office. I have been fortunate to have worked with a broad spectrum of couples and families struggling with life transitions and relationships concerns, as well as with individuals struggling with anxiety/depression, grief and...
Life's curriculum is designed to help us find meaning in life. Some of life lessons can be incredibly hard and difficult, which can lead to uncomfortable and overwhelming emotions. If you find yourself asking, "What's the lesson here and what control do I have to change it?" then, I am here to help. I specialize in helping clients find hope, overcome and resolve problems, learn healthy coping...
