Adjustment Disorder Therapy

Adjustment disorders occur when a stressful life event becomes overwhelming and difficult to manage. At Emerald Park Medical & Psychotherapy, we provide adjustment disorder therapy in North York to help you rebuild emotional stability and cope with change.

What Is an Adjustment Disorder?

An adjustment disorder is an emotional or behavioural response to a major life change, transition, or stressful event. Symptoms typically begin within three months of the stressor.

Common Triggers Include:

Moving or relocating
Divorce or separation
Job loss or career changes
Financial stress
Immigration challenges
Medical diagnoses
Major life transitions

Symptoms of Adjustment Disorder

Persistent sadness or tearfulness
Anxiety, worry, or panic
Irritability or anger
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling overwhelmed
Withdrawal from others
Changes in appetite or sleep
Trouble functioning in daily life

How Therapy Helps Adjustment Disorders

Our therapy focuses on:

Understanding your emotional responses
Developing healthy coping strategies
Reducing stress and anxiety
Strengthening emotional resilience
Improving problem-solving skills
Restoring balance and stability

Our Treatment Approach

We use evidence-based therapy modalities such as:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based tools
Stress-management techniques

When to Seek Help

If your emotional reaction to a stressful event is impacting your daily life, therapy can help you regain clarity and control.