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
Sometimes we need to be reminded that struggling does not mean that we are weak, broken, or unworthy- it just means that we could use some extra help. It helps to connect with someone who knows that your story is worth listening to. I want your story to be heard and valued without judgment. By providing a safe environment, I help people develop compassion for how their past and current experien...
I believe that all people have an innate ability to heal and grow under the right conditions. I practice from a person-centered foundation while utilizing CBT interventions in session to enact self- acceptance and provide clients the tools needed for change. I strive to make conversations about mental health and self-care relatable, safe, fun, and empowering. I believe it is a privilege to gent...
We all encounter difficult stressors, setbacks, and challenging moments in life, which is normal. Whether you'd like to improve your relationships, mood, or need support coping with a difficult circumstance I can help. I'm an empathic, supportive and active therapist with 10 years of post-graduate experience working with individuals and couples from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. My...
I continuously strive to give the most individualized care and support that I can, to best meet the needs of each client. In order to do so, I get to know my clients so that I can better understand them, their needs, their weaknesses and most importantly their strengths. In doing so, I am able to more effectively work with them to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and the reas...
My goal as a clinician is to help you feel free. In treatment, I will invite you to bring your whole self into the room, as you are. Together, we will work to identify the ways in which you feel stuck and shift unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. Whether it be for an acute issue or chronic stress, for symptom management or general exploration, I will help you both accept your...
Feelings can be hard to sort through on your own and also confusing. Having a special therapeutic relationship to address, identify and process unresolved emotions, unpleasant memories, intrusive thoughts and chronic feelings of hopelessness can make a huge difference in ones' life. A specialized plan tailored to meet your own needs and goals is first and foremost. A warm and calming environmen...
Are you juggling many balls wondering which one you might drop? Maybe you’re stressed about work, your boss, or about your relationships. You see it getting to you, your partner, or the well being of your children. Are you busy, socially visible and active, but feel “tired all of the time”, stuck or lacking a sense of purpose and meaning? You want to feel healthier, satisfied with your life an...
I know how difficult it can be to decide to begin counseling, and even more difficult to find a counselor who fits with your unique needs. Maybe you are looking to explore what is happening in your life to make you feel a need for change, and are ready to be challenged to get to know yourself better than you ever have. Maybe you are looking for a counselor to help your child or teen through the...
Depression, anxiety, and the impact of trauma in our life and story often prevents us from living the life we yearn for. Martin Buber once said, “All real living is meeting.” We humans seem built for connection, for meeting, for encounter. We thrive when we are able to deeply see and be seen by another. Yet, all humans also experience barriers to connection. How can psychotherapy help?...
Do you ever feel like you're running on empty and at a loss for what to do next? You might know you want life to look different, but you're not sure how to get there. Maybe it's your teen who's struggling with depression, anger, or behaviors; your kiddo who can't help but throw fits at the drop of a hat, or can't seem to calm down; or maybe it's you who's struggling with past trauma, overwhelmi...
Children/adolescents: Childhood can be a challenging time and because children lack the experience and internal resources that adults have, they often express these difficulties in a variety of ways through their behaviors. As a parent it can be hard to understand your child's behaviors or how to address them. In my practice I create a warm, fun, and safe environment and work to establish a...
I have been working in the mental health field for four years, which has allowed me to work with ages ranging from children to adults. I specialize in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use and different transitions of life. I approach treatment with an open mind, eager to understand and an empathetic attitude. Treatment modalities that I use include cognitive behavioral therap...
***I am personally not taking new clients but we have some spots open in our group practice. Visit the website for more information.*** From mild depression and anxiety to traumatic life events which may be impacting your day-to-day functioning, we could all use a place to process and be heard. Storytelling is an age-old tradition, one that is often lost in a tweet or a brief interaction with a...
We are never meant to face the challenges of life alone. When facing these overwhelming tidal waves of life, we often times feel sad, painful, and wanting to isolate ourselves. The way we think and our behavior changes and prevents us from becoming the most authentic version of self. I see therapy as a guided journey where the therapist and the client process the client's subjective experience...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, not sure what to do? We all do our best, sometimes it isn't quite enough for the immediate situation or the goals you have for yourself. You are always the expert on you, I will work collaboratively with you and provide positive and caring support so that you can recognize your own inner resources and gifts. I use Brainspotting with clients to help...
