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
I specializing in working with children and adolescents. My various experiences in child welfare and children’s mental health have led me to realize the unique needs of this population. I have worked with children suffering from depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma responses, family conflict, and situational issues. I work with each of my clients and their families to create a tailore...
I have experience working with children as young as four years old, adolescents, adults, couples, and families and have a strong tie to the systems dynamic in my clinical work. I work with clients experiencing a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relational problems, social isolation and bullying, family and parent-child conflict, school concerns, and a multitude of other...
Sad? Anxious? Stressed? Having problems with your relationship or parenting? Feeling disappointed with your life? Let me help. Together we can: * Develop the skills and abilities you need to cope with distressing events and feelings. * Identify your needs and find ways to meet these. * Deal with past and current events. * Resolve anything else that might be holding you back from living the life...
It takes courage to come to therapy and most people do so when life seems unbearable. Others come because they want to grow in some way and believe therapy can make a difference in their lives. My ideal client is someone who is self-motivated and ready to "work" in therapy. I work with men, women and older adolescents. I work best with individuals who are ready for positive changes in their liv...
*Unable to accept new clients at this time* I enjoy helping individuals and couples to discover more meaning and healthier connections in their lives. My specialties include trauma, grief and loss, relationship distress, domestic violence, mood disorders, and life transitions. I recognize that separate individuals can respond very differently to similar experiences. I will support you on your...
Each client has their own unique story and my job is to adjust to what the client needs utilizing an integrated approach of evidenced based practices. I gravitate toward strength based treatment. For younger clients this tends to include a behavioral plan and parent coaching to transfer skills across environments. Individual therapy, for all ages, may include: behavior modification, social skil...
Are you experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, parenting anxiety, depression, relationship issues or creative block? I can help with these and many other concerns. I provide clinical individual therapy, family therapy and life coaching sessions in person. Therapy and coaching help clients discover what makes them happy and what is holding them back. As a therapist I enjoy working with a diverse...
As a trauma informed clinician, I am always considering the background and belief system of the individuals I work with. It is important to me to be sincere, honest and authentic in order to enhance the therapeutic relationship. I greatly believe in the value and strength of the individual, couple, family & group. With varied experiences from the child welfare sector, corrections, academia and...
Dr. Williams earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Texas Tech University, with a neuropsychology internship at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center and 2-year neuropsychology fellowship at UVA Health System in Charlottesville. His training is in accord with the Houston Conference Guidelines on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology. He has received supervision and tutel...
Understanding and Motivation. Acceptance and Change. We all need to be acknowledged, acceptance and understood. Self Actualization and Change may however be necessary to make a life worth living. I am a Clinical Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in substance abuse and specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Specialize...
We specialize in the education and treatment of digital media overuse, which includes, video game addiction, social media, information overload, spending compulsions, and online pornography overuse and addiction. We prioritize family involvement because we know that including family members supports overall change, and the health and wellness of the whole family. Families find that when involve...
These are extraordinary times. Never more than now is nervous system regulation with somatic psychotherapy the treatment of choice for coping better with our current circumstances. Both remote somatic psychotherapy and remote somatic touch therapy are easily integrated into your life based on my personal and professional experiences. The issues you may have been struggling with before Covid 19 ...
Are you concerned about your teen? The adolescent years are some of the most difficult to navigate, which can bring new challenges for parents as well. My goal is to help youth and families find hope and encouragement during these trying times. I believe that by building on strengths and internal resources, change can begin. I regard the family unit as a critical support system, and I welcome...
I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Master of Science in Professional Counseling in 2013. I bring both a responsive and proactive focus in my clinical practice. I have been honored to work with individuals and families from all walks of life, backgrounds and with a variety of presenting problems. Over the past 15 years of skills training with physically and mentally challenged...
Have a cup of tea or coffee. Sit back, and maybe even wrap in a blanket. Take this time to go wherever you need to go emotionally, knowing this is a judgment free room. As your therapist, I will not be able to solve your problems for you. Actually, I would not want to even if I could. I do not presume that I have answers to your problems, or that my way is the best or only way. I fully believe...
