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
If you find yourself troubled by balancing life responsibilities, or distracted in realizing your dreams as you attempt to surf the intensity of your emotion, you’re probably in need of a trusted and experienced counselor who will support you in navigating through life’s greatest challenges. As a licensed counselor working in the field for over 10 years, I have supported a variety of individual...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS UNTIL JAN 2021. YOU MAY CONTACT ME TO BE ON MY WAIT LIST. Connection and support are more important than ever. I work with adults in the areas of life transition, anxiety, and depression. Some areas of focus in my practice are parental and caregiver stress, aging, chronic medical conditions, and disabilities. I often work with people who have family members with severe...
Counseling is deeply personal and relational in nature. I strive to create a place of safety and hope for all those who would seek counseling with me. I work to maintain a trauma informed and multicultural practice; meaning that I understand and am sensitive to the effects of trauma as well as the impact that culture has on the lives of my clients. As such I endeavor to practice in a way that...
Are you looking for positive change in your child's behavior? Does your family need to break unhealthy cycles and find a way to re-connect and interact in healthy ways? Beth is passionate about children and adolescents receiving healing from trauma, attachment concerns, families formed through foster care and adoption, and children struggling from the impacts of addiction. Beth is a Licensed...
My therapeutic focus includes transitions in adolescence and adulthood, trauma, navigating divorce and post-divorce relationships, and the anxiety and distress that accompany these experiences. I also help mothers and fathers navigate the difficult job of raising children, from infancy through young adulthood, in all types of family configurations. Together, with compassion, we can understand t...
We treat a number of mental health concerns, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. We focus on helping individuals to identify their individual strengths. We will create a tailored treatment plan to best meet your needs and goals. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field we promise to assist you in your healing. Our goal is to help you grow from...
If your goals include relief from depression, anxiety, symptoms of mental illness, improving relationships, getting along better in the world, and improved quality of life, I want to work with you to achieve those goals. I enjoy working with adults with mental and emotional stressors, who are striving to stay happy, independent and self-sufficient. In addition, I work with adults with multiple...
Hi! While it is necessary to introduce myself according to my education, experience, licensing, and specializations it is more important to let you know that I am a human first. I live life just like you and experience parenting pitfalls, marriage challenges, financial quandaries, and all of the other stuff that life is made of. My role in your life isn’t to tell you what to do or how to do it,...
Do you feel lost in life, not knowing what you want or who you want to be? And you hope to find joy and peace in just being yourself. Do you feel trapped in the past, the pain is overwhelming sometimes and you feel you are still back there, not here. And you want to leave the past behind and move forward. Are you a natural care taker for others but have a hard time caring for your own needs? An...
( English | español ) (My practice is currently full.) Welcome! I work with youth and adults using a humanistic and strength-oriented approach. I have over 20 years experience in community mental health, which brings breadth, depth and openness to my private practice. I enjoy meeting you, wherever you are at in your life, with respect and caring. I am authentic and accepting, and provide a safe...
**ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS WITH PAPERLESS INTAKE** You’ve asked yourself, “Why am I not over this by now?” Perhaps others have implied that you should be over it. “Let it go. Move on.” It should be that simple, right? Some days it seems like you are over it. You go about your life, get things done. But then in the quiet moments you notice the heaviness, the burden. You wonder if it’s yo...
Currently Accepting New Clients. Change. That's what it's all about. How it happens is the question. Being skilled in the most recent scientific interventions, I develop a personal plan that targets a client's unique situation. Nancy W. Smith Cape Therapy and Coaching--as both a therapist and a life coach, I help clients living on Cape Cod to identify/overcome obstacles while increasing success...
One of the most challenging and stressful things we face in life are the emotional and behavioral problems of our children. These difficulties impact not only the success of the child but the overall happiness within our home, our marital relationships and life itself can become wearisome and unmanageable. We may begin to wonder if there is “hope” for improvement or even may feel like “what’s...
Are you struggling with intense emotions? Maybe you feel especially tender lately, like your emotions are right on the surface. Do you feel confused about why? Or maybe you know why, but don’t know what to do about it. My approach goes beyond learning a specific set of tools or skills. I want to help you understand yourself more deeply so you uncover the underlying conflicts that keep you feeli...
I work with people to encourage them to practice self-acceptance and improve their relationships. For many people, the difficulty they are experiencing began with early learning. Sometimes the beliefs we carry about ourselves are at the root of anxiety and depression. Sometimes there are issues of trauma that need more resolution. With time, understanding and support, you can improve your life....
