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
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."' - Epictetus - I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a complementary array of treatment modalities to assist people in uncovering the blocks to their own unique valued life. I strive to create a safe environment to facilitate discovery of the true self learning new ways of dealing with Anxiety, Depression and Interperso...
We specialize in working with Mental Health and Chemical Dependency and Addiction Related Issues in both adolescents & adults. Therapy may be delivered through Individual or Family Therapy. We address the following concerns: Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries, Chemical Dependency (Alcohol Abuse and Substance Abuse), Codependency, Communication, Conflict-Resolution, Decision...
My clinical approach to therapy is based mainly on CBT and REBT techniques and facilitates mental, emotional and interpersonal shifts. By focusing on interactions, connections and problem solving mechanisms, I work to strengthen and enrich individuals, couples and families. I believe in direction and collaboration, coupled with warmth, empathy and acceptance, and an openness to change. I welcom...
I am a psychotherapist with experience providing individual and group counseling, specifically with adolescents, young adults, and new mothers. I have been effective working with clients across several cultural backgrounds. I use multiple approaches while working with my clients, focusing on the "whole client" and concentrating on building a strong rapport through my engagement skills. I believ...
As an insight-oriented therapist, I approach therapy with the general goal of helping you better understand yourself, what matters to you, and how you exist in the world. Based on what you want to accomplish, together we can uncover your true self so you can lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. This process often involves a combination of making sense of earlier experiences, working with...
Often individual may struggle with managing the complex demands in their lives. As a dialectical-behavior therapist, I help people accept those aspects of themselves which are working for them and change those behaviors which are not. I'll provide you with skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and live in the present moment. My approach is collaborative and guided by core behavioral...
My goal is to help you reach yours. I have close to 15 years experience in counseling individuals and couples in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovery from trauma, relationship issues, stress management, grief and loss, spirituality issues, and a host of other issues. I work to promote healing and growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I am accepting new referrals; call today so that...
SAME DAY, EVENING & WEEKEND Appts. Telehealth (video/Covid-19 friendly) options. Need help, but find traditional approaches unappealing? I provide an integrative strategy informed by the latest research in neuroscience, environmental factors, & mindfulness - think East meets West. I focus on shifting the culture of your relationships and internal schemas from their current negative, painful cyc...
Are you experiencing distress in your daily life and in your relationships? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, confused or disempowered? Are you frustrated by repetitive nonproductive disagreements with your partner? As a practicing therapist for twenty plus years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and substance...
Online therapy: While dealing with the ripple effects of COVID-10, we can meet online to enliven helpful, meaningful ways for you to deal with isolation, worry and anxiety. Many tools and practices are available to help us restore calm and equilibrium during times of stress. Therapeutic tools like mindfulness movement practices, resource-focused conversation, journaling and creative exercises a...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I am skilled at working with the most challenging of children, ages 3 - 12. Their mental health conditions can vary from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, and Grief and Loss. The approach is research supported Play Therapy, it allows the...
I strongly believe in the facet of the human spirit which is indomitable. This quality traverses culture and ethnicity, and so often plays a major role in recovery. The concept of radical acceptance invites individuals to embrace a regret of the past and fear of the future as part of the human experience while discovering what they truly value as they achieve treatment goals working toward...
I have a special interest in working with couples issues. I have extensive training in several attachment based couples therapy models including Stan Tatkin's Psychobiological Couples Therapy Model and in AEDP with Couples. I also do trauma focused work, both with couples and with individuals and weave EMDR and other trauma focused treatments into my work as appropriate. My general stance is on...
My goal in counseling is for you to be empowered to make positive changes so that your life can flourish. I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families using brief and long term therapy. I work with a variety of issues including: Depression Stress/Anxiety, Marriage/Family issues, School issues with Children and Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief and Los...
Are you interested in working with a creative therapist who motivates you to progress in therapy. I use active therapies as it is appropriate and requested. I want to see you reach your potential as quickly as possible to restore health and balance to your life. My specialty is in general mental health (Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Bipolar disorder) and addictive disorders. I like to work...
