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
Life is a journey and many times it is not easy. My goal and purpose in counseling is to help my clients through the challenges and crises of life. In those difficult times it is hard to be objective and make the best decisions for ourselves and others. The counseling process can provide new objective perspectives and understanding. I listen, understand, stay calm and am not judgmental. Since w...
From the outside, it looks like you have it all together. At least, that is the hope, right? What they can't see is you frantically working to keep all of the plates twirling in the air and praying you don't let a single plate crash. You work hard, you are dedicated, and you are good at what you do. It is exhausting though and you aren't sure how much longer you can do this. You have had period...
As a former first responder, Andrea has many years of lived and work experience of the effects of trauma and PTSD. She has worked with people of all ages to overcome life's obstacles, substance abuse, difficult emotions, loss, and grief. Her practice includes a mindfulness-based approach and deep cultural sensitivity. Meeting your personal goals of gaining awareness of thoughts, feelings, and...
As a Licensed Psychologist and a certified School Psychologist with more then 20 years of experience, I can support you as you explore your unique circumstances. I specialize in helping adults, adolescents, couples and children cope more effectively with conflicts, short and long term distress, anxiety, and depression using a range of therapeutic approaches. If needed, I can also conduct...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with Dagenhart and Associates, located in Frederick, Maryland. I specialize in treating adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, grief, stress and relationship issues. My approach is to come alongside my clients and enable them to discover new ways to view themselves and the world, achieve self awareness and understanding. I use empathy a...
Addressing mental health problems can be challenging. Finding answers regarding cognitive or academic issues can be frustrating. It it is my goal to make the entire process as straightforward and collaborative as possible. As a Neuropsychologist and School Psychologist who provides both evaluation and therapy services I have the unique opportunity to both evaluate and treat my clients. I would ...
I believe in meeting each individual where they are in their journey with acceptance and curiosity. I offer compassion, authenticity, and care to help you uncover and satisfy your unmet needs. Many of us are wounded, but we are not broken. When we discover and meet our needs, our nervous systems reset and offer up a whole new place from which to live life. Counseling can help you understand and...
Do you feel stuck in a new season of life, unable to navigate the new challenges that it has to offer? Are you struggling from anxiety, grief, depression, or spiritual difficulties? If life has given you more than you are able to handle, I’m here to help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience helping teens, parents, couples, and individuals adjust and ad...
Working towards the future is an important and often difficult task when dealing with worries of the present and past. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who can help you take steps forward into the future you want. Working together through the counseling process you can learn to find what your happiness looks like and the best steps to get there. Whether you are a couple...
Online therapy is available to all of California without leaving your house! Don't miss out getting the help you need. We all want and need connection, but many of us struggle to find connection due to insecurities, negative experiences, anxiety, depression, and so on. Or maybe we've cut ourselves off from relationships altogether, vowing never to be hurt again. Unfortunately, even though we ma...
Are you feeling off center or out of balance mentally, physically and spiritually? Often times it is easy to lose sight of the importance of maintaining mental, physical and spiritual health. We must maintain balance in all of these areas to achieve wellness. If you are looking to improve your level of wellness in any or all of these areas I would love the opportunity to meet with you. I am an...
*I am not accepting new clients at this time* I believe in the ability to achieve positive life changes, will listen to your needs and provide supportive guidance as you move toward wellness. I specialize in providing counseling for trauma. I have extensive experience in the field of mental health and use an integrative eclectic approach to facilitate the most effective therapy for each...
Currently accepting new clients! We are all on a journey. As we face the hills and valleys of life, we need the support of others to walk alongside us to encourage and to navigate our paths. I have experience working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, parent-child interaction issues, grief, anger, relationship issues, family concerns, school...
Have you ever noticed a pattern of behavior that feels rooted in something deeper than you could identify? Fueled by a rich background of social work, teaching, and therapy, I've developed a profound passion for helping people find the "roots" of their difficulties and joining them to make life-changing realizations about themselves and their world. My approach is person-centered and directed w...
There are times when life can feel overwhelming. You work hard to stay afloat but you have become disconnected from yourself and what truly makes you happy. My expertise lies in helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself by becoming an active participant and taking control of the direction of your life. Our work together can have transformative effects on how you experience the present...
