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 you don't know where to turn, what to do or who to talk to as life circumstances can be overwhelming. Maybe you need someone to help you sort through your thoughts and choices. There are times in everyone's life that this can happen, you are not alone. After 25 years in practice I still love what I do, helping people navigate through their individual issues, their marital conflict, ot...
I focus on peoples' strengths and potential for joy, not their weaknesses and pain. My ideal client is looking for assistance to find their true selves, and to find the best way to express and enjoy that true self. People that want to look inside for the "answers" and have a goals of being a better, happier and more fulfilled person are the clients I admire and love to work with. I have lots of...
I view the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort between the therapist, the individual, and the larger relational system. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that in every individual, couple, and family is the capacity for meaningful change and healing. I provide individualized care to each of my clients and carefully consider the context in which symptoms are...
Throughout my training, I worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community mental health, and university counseling. I had the opportunity to learn from accomplished clinicians and internationally recognized scholars in the field. I completed my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology in 2014 and obtained my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 2017. I have advanced...
Therapy is a journey where you find meaning and achieve self-awareness. Life can bring many ups and downs and I am here to help you achieve your goals, find your voice, and feel empowered. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy as my main methods for therapy; however, I incorporate integrative and eclectic therapy sty...
We work alongside each couple to create new depths of mental, emotional and physical intimacy. Perhaps you are trying to recover from sexual trauma, infidelity, sexual addictions, or have lost the fire with your partner, it is my passion to help you reconnect. My style of therapy is wonderfully experiential and transformative for each person in the relationship. You will learn to understand you...
Based on my 25 plus years of working as a clinical therapist, I believe that given the right support, everyone has the ability to resolve their issues and rewrite the stories of their lives. As each individual's path to wellness is unique, I utilize an integrative, holistic approach tailored to each specific client to optimize the therapeutic experience and ensure the best possible outcomes....
Do you feel knocked off of your center, disconnected from your true self and isolated from others? Are you heavy and lethargic from burdens and stress? Unhappy or angry, but can't pinpoint why? Are you over-worked and trying to outrun anxiety? Whether you are fusing with others, fusing with alcohol or substances, fusing with phoning, over-doing or avoiding, it might feel like you are crashing....
Are you lacking a sense of purpose or fulfillment? You’ve spent years trying to keep up with everything but now seems exhausting. On the outside, you seem to have things “under control” but deep inside you experience negative self-talk regularly. Perhaps you are facing problems involving your family, your partner, or your employment, and you are struggling to cope. You are not alone, and I am h...
Chrissy Boysen is a licensed therapist who has been providing counseling services in the Flathead Valley for the past 15 years. Her work has focused on treating children, adolescents, and families who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, family conflict and behavioral problems. In her private practice, Chrissy works with children of all ages, families,...
I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in New City, New York. I have been in private practice since 1996. I also worked as a School Psychologist retiring in 2016 after working in the school setting for 35 years. I received additional training through the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy attending a two year program in Child and Adolescent Psychother...
Life can be an overwhelming experience for anyone. Things can become especially challenging when a person feels stressed by circumstances beyond their control. Individuals who come to therapy are often very capable human beings who have experienced something in their life that has left them needing some extra support. Many times people begin therapy feeling down and lost. Through a person's wor...
The mission of the Good Start Therapy Mental Health Counseling, PLLC is to provide you with the resources you need to succeed in your personal and professional life. The main goal is to create positive and long-lasting changes that work best for you. Psychotherapy services are offered as online and in-office sessions. Please, click on the website tab for more information. Thank you for your vis...
Audrey uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients and families to achieve their desired goals. Audrey is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Clinical Practice and is a Social Work Clinical Supervisor. As a Special Education Counselor with the Greenville County School District, Audrey worked with children with autism spectrum...
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place ...
