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
Every client is unique and presents with specific struggles. Some may have relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or past/present trauma. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual needs of the client. However with everyone that I work with, I strive to create a nonjudgmental, warm, and accepting environment so that my clients may feel safe. I have worked with a variety of individual...
What would your life look like if nothing held you back? How would it feel like to be totally supported in your goals and visions, knowing that they were aligned with your greatest purpose? My experience has led me to understand it is through the relationship you have with yourself that you can build strength from within as a foundation for healthy relationships with others and the world aroun...
So much of our happiness boils down to the relationships in our lives; it brings us our greatest joys or our most painful sorrows. Life transitions, both developmental (adolescence, young adults, mid-life) and experiential (cohabitating, marriage, parenting, divorce) can cause unexpected emotional and relational challenges and getting support through these transitions can be hugely beneficial. ...
During the unknown time of this global pandemic and social unrest, our emotions are heightened. It appears that everything around us has changed overnight, which can be overwhelming and seemingly daunting. My goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where individuals can feel safe to be who they are. I believe in using our environment to heal, explore and work through feelings,...
My ideal client is the person who acknowledges that change is inevitable. I utilize Christian Counseling principals to lead people into wonderful counseling sessions that promote self-actualization and spiritual growth. The use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy integrated with Christian principals lay the foundation for positive growth and whole life empowerment working with Social Worker under...
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults work through personal struggles that cause functional impairments. I utilize a holistic therapy approach focusing on each individual's emotional, relational, and physical needs. This modality helps to inspire and guide clients to change towards a healthier and more balanced life so that they can thrive. A key component to my practi...
An English child psychiatrist, John Bowlby, said that "if a community values its children, it will cherish the parents." In working with women and their families, this is always at the front of my mind; helping here helps children too. I am a board-certified Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of girls and women struggling with anxiety and depression in the context of reproducti...
...Life often involves challenges effecting the journey toward personal and professional objectives. There are times when it is only the support of genuine listening, empathy, and guidance that desired outcomes are achieved. Whether you are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, self-esteem/confidence, relationship challenges, communication skills, impulse control concerns, life-transition...
The pain and impact of a traumatic past cannot be ignored. At some point, most people will face depression, anxiety, sadness, anger, difficulty with moving forward, or relationship problems. Let's work together to find happiness, balance, and strengthen bonds. I offer trauma-informed counseling for individuals & couples. I have a background working with trauma survivors, adult survivors of chil...
Our lives can feel overwhelming and difficult, especially when our thoughts, relationships or behaviors are off. When we don’t feel the way we want to feel, its easy to wonder if anyone else understands where we are coming from. Our thoughts or feelings can become overwhelming and impact every other aspect of our lives. There are many things that can have great influence on how we see the world...
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” -Maya Angelou I believe that being able to tell your own story and having it heard is a vital part of healing. I provide strengths based, person-centered, and trauma informed therapy. With a background in social work and 10 years of experience in behavioral health, I consider the environment and systems that may be contributin...
Not currently accepting new clients. Have you experienced a life-changing event? It may be a struggle to integrate it in your life. I have a passion for and am trained to help with processing significant life events and any loss/grief surrounding your experience. Such events often change you and the way you see and interact with the world and I can help you explore those changes. I consider it ...
*UPDATED NOVEMBER 2020* - CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS - I believe that all people have the ability to grow and heal. As a counselor, I work with individuals, couples, and families, tailoring my approach to address clients’ specific needs in order to develop a safe, non-judgmental environment in which clients feel empowered to make positive changes. In our sessions, I’ll help you...
For clients who I have the privilege to walk along in their journey of healing, they come broken down with life concerns involving depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem, body image, suicidial ideation, anger management, self-harm, parenting skills, grief and loss, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect. My ultimate goal is to help you refocus on your inner strengths, ...
In today's world, parenting is challenging. In many cases, we are raising our children with little support from others. And, our children are faced with a great deal of stress and outside influence such as social media, high education standards, and reduced opportunity for success after graduation. As a parent, you want your children to be happy, self-confident, and contributing members of...
