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
Telehealth ONLINE Sessions AVAILABLE NOW! Do you want relief and to find better ways to deal and cope? Especially in the unprecedented time in our lives. Maybe you struggle with the constant chatter in your anxious mind? Possibly you experience unwanted bodily sensations that leave you feeling off balance. Life can get overwhelming and having the ability to cope is part of the solution to...
Life is complex and often messy. We all feel burdened, alone, or overwhelmed from time to time. We all deserve and have the ability to be happy and healthy. I believe it is my job to empower people and help individual’s thrive in their current environment. I have a long history of working closely with individuals in crisis. What I have learned from my experience is that people have a misconcept...
I am passionate about helping motivated clients process relationship dissatisfaction and trauma to work toward a holistic happier, empowered self. No matter its roots in emotional, medical or physical experiences, trauma of all varieties and degrees stays in the body, sometimes emerging many months or years later in unexpected ways. Social, familial and cultural influences affect the perception...
My approach to therapy is one of warmth, collaboration, mutual respect, and non-judgment. Whether you're undergoing a life transition, unsatisfied in your relationship(s), or just feeling down as a result of life's ebbs and flows, I am committed to helping you understand your experiences more deeply and ultimately find relief from your pain through self-exploration and meaning-making. I am...
Thank you for considering my services. I'm a school psychologist with a specialization in attention and autism spectrum disorders who found my way into private practice. For the last five years I have worked in private practice providing evaluation and therapy services to children and their families for learning, mood, and behavioral needs. As a school psychologist I also offer educational...
It can be difficult to manage strong emotions, particularly in times of transition and stress. It may also be hard to seek help, even from a trained therapist. That is why I work to create a judgment free and inviting space where clients feel comfortable and welcome to join me in tackling their problems. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors on issues related to stress manageme...
No one should be alone in their struggles. Helping others to discover peace and fulfillment in their lives, I partner and work with individuals, children/adolescents, couples, and families. I help equip clients with the necessary tools to overcome tough experiences that life can bring including anxiety, depression, stress, and more. On this journey to transform perspectives, we will...
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, grief, loss, or stigma or is your relationship struggling? What would your life be like a year from now if you were still struggling without improvement or attempting to heal? Wouldn’t it be better to start the healing process now? How might your life be better? Specialization in trauma, couples counseling, grief and loss, and LGBT+ concerns. I als...
I am a clinical social worker who has spent over 30 years treating people suffering with mental illness, personality disorders,and addictions. Clients come to me seeking help when their defense mechanisms are no longer adequate in helping them handle the challenges that life has given them. Clients enter therapy looking for new skills to deal with these difficulties that will enable them to lea...
Do you ever feel as though you are not living the REAL you? Would you like to make changes and realize your fullest potential? Would you like to improve relationships? Overcoming obstacles can be difficult especially when done alone. Together we are stronger. I will share in your struggles by lending you support to live a fuller and freer life. It would be my honor and privilege to support the...
We all experience hardships in our personal lives, professional lives and relationships that can leave us feeling stressed, confused, isolated, anxious or depressed. Many people experience shame about seeing a therapist or feel they should handle emotional or mental issues on their own. I want to reassure you that we can all use a little help sometimes and we aren't meant to go through it alone...
Each person, couple, and family comes to therapy with a unique story and need. Yours is important and worthy of being understood and cared for. Whether you are looking for a listening ear, are considering a new way to overcome an issue, or are hoping for guidance toward a specific goal, you are welcomed. I guide individuals, couples, and families in working through and beyond anxiety, depressio...
My ideal client is a person who may have challenges and needs a gentle, safe and caring environment to heal. They want to be heard, and want to have an opportunity to develop their own "voice" where there is unconditional positive regard. Most importantly as they get better they begin to think of developing a life vision based on their highest values! The basic roadmap is: STABILIZE (reduce...
I have been practicing since 2003. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have experience with adults, children and families. I seek to provide a comfortable, supportive and relaxing environment to individuals, couples, families and children to enhance their lives and relationships through exploring pressing issues and positive, empowering solutions. Understanding your life's goals and thos...
If you are not living life as you had hoped, I can help you identify and work through the cause. I blend cutting edge academic psycho-therapeutic theory and clinical skills with 25+ years of empathetic and effective clinical practice. I am a former tenured PROFESSOR of PSYCHIATRY at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and a RESIDENT RESEARCHER Heidelberg University (Germany) and LVI...
