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
The decision to come to therapy is not an easy one. To me, it represents hope. I strive to create a relationship that will facilitate your own personal growth, a relationship in which you will feel supported, accepted, and most of all, heard. It is my goal to understand your experiences, not through my own personal lenses, but through the lenses through which you see the world. Together, we wil...
( English | español ) You have reached a point where you feel that you need some help because you don't recognize yourself or your teen. You want to be able to meet with a counselor that can help you change your way of thinking or acting so that you can continue living a happy and fulfilling life. Most people can benefit from counseling to improve their daily life through increasing happiness a...
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I believe when relationships are torn apart due to unresolved issues, severe life stressors and negative behaviors affect life functioning.The last alternative anyone wants to seek is guidance. Allow me to help develop reachable and attainable goals and outcomes. My theoretical orientations include Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral...
Helping people through life's struggles is my passion. If your teenager is out of control, you're adjusting to new circumstances, or overwhelmed by emotions - I can help. I pride myself on utilizing evidence based practices to treat anger/defiance, depression, anxiety, trauma, and obsessions/compulsions with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide a non-judgmental and compassiona...
Nina is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She has worked in a range of therapeutic roles over the last several years before settling into private practice, including residential therapist, inpatient behavioral health case manager, correctional counseling Supervisor and Behavioral Health Director of Grundy County. Nina specializes in couples counseling, family therapy, mood...
Whatever hardship you're withstanding, it takes a lot of strength to have made it this far. Often times, getting to this point means that you have reached wits ends, frustratingly repeating the same patterns, feeling hopeless about change and exhausted by the battle. Sometimes even the thought of change itself may feel daunting. While the decision to seek support may feel overwhelming and...
Life’s challenges often feel overwhelming and prevent us from focusing on the areas of life that we value most. Feelings of worry, fatigue, and emotional disconnection can take the place of joy and meaning. In therapy you can expect to better understand the emotional challenges that keep you stuck, and collaborate on a personalized plan for addressing these challenges. We will carefully conside...
*CURRENTLY FULL* It can feel vulnerable to acknowledge that you’re struggling, but it’s my belief that there is a lot of strength in that willingness to be open and seek change. I strive to honor that by providing an environment of safety, acceptance, and empowerment. My approach is described as easy-going, direct and nonjudgmental. I respect my clients’ needs and welcome the opportunity to wor...
I believe teamwork is best; I cannot work harder than the client or family is willing to work. The ideal client is open to discovering underlying issues, possible problematic thinking patterns, along with personal strengths to help cope with their needs. A client who understands my role is not to judge them but support them; that making suggestions or observations to increase their self-awarene...
Pregnancy and childbirth can be filled with excitement, but it can also be a time of anxiety, stress, sadness, fear, and panic. Maybe something just doesn't feel quite right. Maybe you feel completely overwhelmed. Perhaps you and your partner just can't seem to get on the same page. Anxiety, depression, irritability, and rage during pregnancy and after childbirth can be alarming, but it is not...
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision and sometimes intimidating. However, stepping into a therapy office is the first step in your journey to change. I enjoy helping children, teens, families, and adults recognize their potential, harness their individual strengths, and overcome life's challenges to create that change for themselves. I am especially passionate about working with the...
Stressful and traumatic events can happen to anyone. We cannot choose their timing or immediate impact on our ability to love, work, parent, or grow. In children, they can cause behavioral, academic, and interpersonal difficulties. Stress can get lodged in our bodies, making it very difficult to “just get over it.” However, even by considering psychotherapy, you are making a very important firs...
*AVAILABLE AGAIN IN-PERSON THERAPY SESSIONS* Every day you feel more and more alone like nobody understands you. You're overwhelmed and exhausted. Endless thoughts of hopelessness, failure, loneliness, and rejection flood your mind as your anxiety continues to rise. You have one good day, but then, that anxious feeling comes back again. All you want is a life without conflict and pain. A life t...
Have you experienced a recent or past traumatic event? Do you have trouble expressing how you feel? I have advanced training in working with survivors of trauma, and extensive experience working with families who struggle to communicate effectively. I use the therapeutic relationship to create a safe space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings in order to set goals and move forward....
