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
We offer telehealth sessions (video and audio) to help with processing during this difficult time. I accept clients of all ages. I have extensive knowledge and training working with clients who suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. I am primarily Cognitive Behavioral and utilize the integration of healthy coping skills. In my practice I work with my clients to decrease...
There are demanding times in our lives that can cause us to have challenges with finding the balance between outward focus and allowing time for much needed attention to our inner world. The intention behind my psychotherapy practice is to walk beside you and assist you by utilizing a non judgmental approach so that you can move on to being your most authentic self. Symptom progression such as...
My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic space to process life experiences and practice new strategies. I value acceptance and humor, especially in the therapeutic process. I provide individual, family, and group therapy to address a myriad of issues, including but not limited to eating disorders, self-harm, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, and relational/family conflict. I a...
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck and have a constant running to-do list, everything can feel like too much. Maybe you’re not sure where to start, but you know there’s more to life than what you’re experiencing. These feelings of anxiety, of never being good enough, not only affect our relationship with ourselves, but they also can leak into our day-to-day lives; our relationships with...
My goal is to empower my clients to lead full, integrated, self-led lives. Together we will focus not only on behavior change and symptom reduction, but also on compassionately addressing and resolving the underlying factors and beliefs that drive coping responses into extremity. Through an integrated approach rooted in the Internal Family Systems model, I help clients to heal their attachment...
Children are often resilient as they learn to navigate the world in their own unique way. Contributing to their unique way of being in the world are all the people who love and provide care for them. In my experience, parents are the most important people in a child's life, and are an integral part of the therapeutic process when a child becomes stuck, and needs some help as they learn to maste...
My approach to therapy begins with developing a strong, supportive, collaborative working relationship with you. Although you have many responsibilities and demands in your life, your therapy experience should be a time to focus on becoming the person you want to be. Together we will explore your concerns in a safe, non-judgmental environment in order to reach your goals. We will also pay close...
Here's what I believe: the power of emotions is incredible. They shape our identities, influence how we interact with others and can be the underlying source of ongoing problems. While it may be easier to stay silent or to push our emotions deep down, this does not miraculously “fix” our problems, nor does it allow us to heal. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe environment that allo...
I am an in home Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. I give treatment in the comfort and safety of your home, the old fashion way. No more waiting rooms, no paperwork, no traveling. I understand the effects that can come from today's world, high amounts of stress, habitual anxiety, and depressive moods are common and result in emotional and physical fatigue. I meet people where...
If you are struggling with a life challenge, I am here to help. I have worked in the addiction treatment field since 2010 and am a person in long-term recovery. My clinical experience includes working with the following populations: older adults with behavioral disturbances, individuals experiencing serious mental illness, and people suffering from substance use disorders. I graduated with my...
****COUPLE COUNSELING SPECIALIST**** I have appointments open this week. I have a passion for helping others succeed in their relationships and in life. As a Marriage and Family therapist , I look at the client's whole world and worldview. I do not see my client as the 'problem' to be fixed, but see their circumstances and help them change those circumstances. As a hypnotherapist, I help them...
Online therapy is a convenient and private alternative to traditional therapy settings. I offer sessions via video teleconferencing or telephone at affordable rates, based on 22 years of experience and extensive training. I provide individual, family and group therapy for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, family problems, borderline personality...
I have successfully worked with both adult men and women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and to address the complications that these experiences have negatively impact their intimate relationships. I specialize in providing couples counseling for professionals whose work relational abilities serve them well in their professional life, but these very same skills undermine their perso...
Life's journey is different for everyone. Sometimes it feels as if we are just along for the ride, whether it's smooth or bumpy. The road to discovering yourself can be difficult and confusing. With the right skills and strategies, you can increase your capacity to navigate a thriving life and enhance your emotional awareness. I strive to help my clients regain control of their lives. As a...
My practice, Esteem Counseling Center, is dedicated to providing high quality outpatient psychotherapy services in Northeast Connecticut. I believe that mental wellness is a priority. You deserve superlative care and the convenience of treatment and support in your own community. My goal is to help you on your journey to reaching your fullest potential. By providing treatment for issues such as...
