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
With over 20 years of experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other Educational, Behavioral & Mindfulness services to children with and without special needs, I am confident that I will be able to assist your family in achieving your goals. Through assessing what motivates, inspires and hinders your child's social, emotional, behavioral and academic growth, I will create an...
We are all impacted by COVID-19. For many of us, life has been turned upside down in terms of employment, living situation, lifestyle, self-care and overall well-being. Goals have had to change, and we have been forced into transitions we have never imagined. And some of us are grieving. Social distancing, while necessary to prevent spread, has only increased feelings of isolation and lonelines...
I have worked as a therapist for 20 years in various settings and have been licensed since 2006. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have provided family, couple and individual counseling for adults, adolescents, and children. I am also EMDR trained. I address a variety of concerns including parenting skills, marital issues, trauma, mood disorders, behavior disorders, thought disorders, car...
You bring a unique set of circumstances to the healing process in therapy. In recognizing this and provide an individualized, collaborative process with you in a supportive, compassionate therapeutic relationship. Incorporating evidence-based interventions, I will work with you from a strengths-based perspective, respecting your resourcefulness in your effort to heal emotional and psychological...
My approach to therapy is compassionate and respectful. In addition to gaining greater understanding of your self, therapy is an opportunity to learn specific skills and techniques for meeting your goals and feeling better. I value therapy as a time to face difficulties and break free from unsatisfying ways of feeling, thinking, or being in relationships with others. As a clinical psychologist,...
Have you experienced the death or loss of a family member or close friend? Have you experienced crime, such as sexual assault or sexual abuse as a child? Have you been harmed by parents, siblings, friends, people in authority, acquaintances and/or strangers? Crime, harm and loss can be traumatic and life-altering. It can feel like there is nowhere safe and no one to turn to or trust. My approac...
I want to help you make changes in your life and assist you in dealing with the difficulties you are facing. If you are struggling with difficult circumstances, life stressors or problems in relationships, I can assist you with making necessary changes. My clients say that they have noted improvement in their relationships, interactions and lives. I believe that people have the ability to chang...
For therapy to be effective, it needs to be real, honest, compassionate, and focused on the client's goals. That is what you will find with me. Over the years, I have found a common thread among my clients: they long to feel safe, loved, and accepted by those around them. When those feelings are not met, life can seem overwhelming and depressing. Finding connections, learning skills, overcoming...
I have focused my practice on helping people struggling with relationship problems such as: Marital disenchantment, communication problems, conflict resolution skills and family struggles with parenting kids, teenagers and launching young adults. I have a heart for working with individual adults, adolescents, and children struggling with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Grieving, Posttrauma...
I enjoy working with people to them to find the opportunity in life's challenges. We all encounter painful situations and it is my hope that through therapy, we can work together to reduce the suffering that often accompanies these. My areas of interest include grief and loss, end of life issues, adjustment to illness (chronic or acute), anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life transitions,...
Therapy can be viewed as a Journey to Self -Actualization and can be a very exciting journey. Whether the challenges present as Debilitating Depression, Addictions and/ or Limiting beliefs: that have developed with the worst one being "something is wrong with me"! To paralyzing Anxiety and Panic Attacks that move one to seek out relief in a variety of dysfunctional ways. Learning to embrace the...
You may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss or adjusting to recent changes in your life. Let's work together in a collaborative relationship to identify the challenges you face and problem solve how to create more space and energy for joy in your life. I will provide compassionate support in a safe space to guide you in reaching your personal goals. I am an...
We all go through various trials during our lives and most of us don't want to burden our loved ones with our stress. It helps to get clear when we express our thoughts and feelings and are deeply heard. Being offered both reflection and alternate perspectives can help us to recognize that we do have more choices towards happiness than we imagined before. In my practice I offer many years of...
I have many years experience counseling children, youth, and adults. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I am also experienced in working with people from multi-cultural backgrounds. I offer a broad spectrum of approaches to help you understand yourself and make positive changes that will make your life a more fulfilling experience. I use a variety of techniques including...
I am passionate about providing a safe space for my clients to find internal and external peace by living and loving more authentically. If you want to foster more love for yourself, boost your self-esteem, confidence, authenticity, start here. We can alleviate depression, anxiety, uncertainty; and heal your pain and trauma. I believe everyone deserves empathy and support free of judgment. I...
