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
Life can feel overwhelming at times for various reasons. A certain situation might throw you off, like a change or loss in relationship, employment, stage of life or health. Maybe you question who you are or who you want to be. Sometimes something unbearable happens and you can't imagine moving forward. Some people have lifelong struggles with feelings of depression, anxiety or other issues. In...
( English | 日本語 ) Are you feeling alone and stuck in the same place? If you’re tired of dealing with your issues on your own, I’m here to work with you and to help you move forward. Exploring your issues by yourself can be overwhelming. By working together, I aim to provide a warm and safe environment to better aid your process of self-discovery and learning. Through collaborative and...
Does it feel like being social is easier for everyone else? Do you feel like no one really “gets” you?You’re a smart and successful person but this can feel extremely isolating. Maybe you’re feeling stuck or lost and struggling to figure out how to change that. These challenges make it difficult to stay organized and be in charge of your life.The good news? It doesn’t have to stay this way! I...
I specialize in child therapy, Selective Mutism, OCD, behavioral issues, child and adult trauma, and gifted testing. I am a School-Based Registered Play Therapist, trained in EMDR and a certified PCIT Therapist. I focus therapy on play-based, EMDR and cognitive behavioral strategies with a strong understanding of how children process and communicate. The family is always an integral part of...
Thank you for considering me to help provide care and support to you through therapy! I have worked with a variety of clients, from families to children to addiction groups. I am currently growing my expertise in the eating disorder population as well. I aim to be a well-rounded counselor who is equipped to help any individual, no matter what they are dealing with. I am especially skilled at...
You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my ten years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There ...
7 of 10 people will experience a significant trauma by adulthood. Trauma affects each of us in a different way. Sometimes those effects can be substantial and lasting. Leaving trauma untreated can shape the way we think, behave, relate, learn, love, and even parent. Recovering from trauma and/or finding balance in life or relationships is not always easy to do alone. Counseling is the perfect t...
What if our journey in life isn't meant to be a journey of proving we are enough. What if our journey is one of knowing that we always were. What if who we are, exactly how we are has always been enough; enough to be loved, to be heard, to be seen, enough to be you. Traumatic experiences have a way of making us feeling that we are irreparably broken. We carry them with us in our mind, body, and...
People often come to therapy feeling a need to fix or change some troubling aspect of themselves. What can be surprising, however, is that the therapeutic process often begins as a journey of self-acceptance rather than fixing or changing. Most of us have not been fortunate enough to have people in our lives who can listen without judgement or agenda. That is my job as your therapist. By truly...
I'm ready, are you to make time for you & your wellbeing? I find that individuals who seek me out, often experience anxiety, panic attacks, depression, substance use & some are working on life transitions. While causes can seem unknown or sudden, exploring acute or chronic stressful events can provide insight, self-awareness & change. If this sounds like you, I look forward to hearing from you!...
Has life events left you wounded and confused? Do you feel hopeless and alone? Are you grieving the loss of someone or something? Do you crave freedom from negative thinking and dysfunctional behaviors? Do you seek true spiritual direction? Do you need someone to really listen to, understand and support you? If you answer yes to any of these questions or have more questions, then we should talk...
I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally board certified multiculturally competent therapist who specializes in children and adolescents. I enjoy working with diverse populations, I am most passionate about serving the African American and Hispanic/Latino communities who often under utilize mental health services due to stigma. My goal is to serve all, help all. **I currently only...
I specialize in parent consultation and coaching, as well as working with families, adolescents, adults whose lives have been impacted by trauma. My primary focus is to help parents of children of all ages who are struggling with the parent/child relationship, as well as helping parents handle behaviors whether they are developmental, impacted by early childhood trauma, and/or other stressors. ...
I am an evidence-based counselor, practicing different types of therapy depending on the issues that bring you to me. Included are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and biofeedback. These have been proven to be effective treatments for both mental health issues such as depression and anxiety and physical problems like chronic pain. I am a certified Clinical Trauma...
I offer compassionate, caring individual sessions on the phone, in person and on-line. For those that need trauma work I use Holographic Memory Resolution and IFS (Internal Family Systems) techniques that support trauma release without having to relive it....
