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
Gabrielle is a N.Y.State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experienced clinician at the Children and Adolescent Clinic at the Maimonides Medical Center. Her clinical training is in the field of child psychiatry and childhood disorders. Gabrielle obtained her masters degree from Fordham University in 2007, graduating with a concentration in the area of children and families. She received her...
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults along with the families who support them. I have extensive experience in treating mood disorders, self-harmful behaviors, behavioral difficulties and issues related to identity, relationships and entering adulthood. Additionally, I work extensively with people who are experiencing grie...
I specialize in working with women and their families during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum) who are experiencing problems with mood, thoughts, relationships, adjustment to pregnancy or parenting. Perinatal Mood Disorders can strike heterosexuals, homosexuals, surrogates, adoptive parents, foster parents, or those who have had a loss of pregnancy or child. I am able to work with...
There are so many therapists to choose from so how do you know which one is right for you?Ultimately, you will have to trust your instincts and I'm here to answer any questions you may have about how I can help. If you have an awareness that something needs to change then I want to work with you. I use evidence based models to help you change your coping mechanisms that no longer work. Have you...
I have 20 years of experience as both a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor/teacher. I work with people with a wide range of emotional issues including: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and early attachment difficulties. I believe psychotherapy is powerful tool and works best with people who are committed to deepening their understanding of themselves and their...
I provide mental health treatment for adults and teens in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, behavioral problems, and adjustment to life changes. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and mental health difficulties, ranging from mild life adjustments to severe mental illness. I strive to help clients to identify and cope with internal and external...
Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change."- Jim Rohn. People seek counseling when their emotional pain becomes too much to bear on their own and they want to be free of it. How we deal with life's pain defines who we are. While we don't choose to undergo misfortune, we do decide how we react to those events. I have found that negative experiences can also trigger someth...
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a...
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.' Along with happiness and opportunity life inevitably brings challenge, change, confusion, loss, stress and disappointment. At these times we can benefit from a supportive environment and through therapy we can learn how to take these experiences and use them as an opportunity for growth. I believe e...
As a counselor, I believe it is my role to provide a safe and compassionate space for each person that chooses to share their experience with me. My job is to help each person I see to explore past hurts, to put voice to feelings, and to help each person make meaning out of their life. It is my belief that many of us walk this world not fully allowing ourselves to come into our own, due to a fe...
The primary focus of my work is with adults, adolescents, and their families as they work to navigate difficult stages in their lives. Much of my professional work is with adolescents and their families. In my work with teens, I employ a mix of humor, authenticity, and curiosity about their struggles. From a stance of openness and compassion, I work to help teens explore their individual...
Life can be challenging and sometimes painful. Most clients come to me due to distress or general life dissatisfaction. My goal is to foster a safe place for individuals to share their feelings and their pain. I want clients to feel heard and understood. I feel it is a privilege to help people find ways to cope and empower them through challenging crisis or relationship struggles. My approach i...
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am a capable, compassionate, experienced clinician that provides individual, couple/marital, and family therapy for a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, relational conflict, trauma and abuse recovery, parent-child conflict, anger management, and more. My specialties include: couple/marital therapy; sexual abuse and trauma recovery;...
Sometimes you might find that the relationships in your life just aren't living up to your expectations. Maybe it's the relationship with your significant other or with your boss or coworkers. It could be with friends or family members that you find the relationships missing something crucial. Perhaps the relationship you have with yourself is the one that's critical and condescending. I believ...
You're searching for how to improve some aspect of your life. Let's work together. Whether you're dealing with a difficulty with a small life stressor or a chronic issue, we can work to create specific goals to address your needs. I am a Licensed Clinical psychologist. Currently, I am the Clinic Director of an outpatient Mental Health Clinic. Previously, I was the Director of Training at...
