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
Maybe you are experiencing a deep depression that you are too embarrassed to talk about with others for fear that you will be judged as having “weak character.” Maybe anxiety is immobilizing you and you don’t think you can do anything about it, so you do nothing and hope it passes, and it never does. Maybe your problem with anger has damaged relationships with people that you love deeply. Your...
My approach is grounded in creating an atmosphere of acceptance, non-judgment, and trust in order to facilitate an authentic therapeutic relationship in which one may discover strengths and self-value. By promoting a safe arena for self-reflection and by challenging core beliefs that may no longer serve a positive purpose, I assist clients in finding new ways of relating to others in order to...
*Please note: I am currently unable to take new clients.* I understand the ways in which trauma and distress lead to suffering and blocked goals. With over 10 years as a mental health professional, and a deep commitment to my own healing and growth, I offer a space for therapeutic work that is both well-informed by research and training, and personally connected. I work with clients to feel mor...
Sabree is skilled in working with tweens, teenagers and adults experiencing, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, oppositional-defiant behavior and life transitions. Although trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sabree utilizes a holistic approach during the therapeutic process. Sabree is a native of Montgomery, AL. He believes in the power of psychotherapy and...
My approach to therapy focuses on establishing a warm, trusting relationship with my clients to help us explore deep personal issues. My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, trauma, addictive behaviors, co-dependency, and life transitions. In my approach I use psycho-dynamic and solution-focused approaches to help dislodge old behavioral patterns and emphasize the importance of ...
Accepting new clients-- When circumstances are preventing you or your child from living the happy and fulfilling life you want, whether you are struggling in your relationships, career, academic success, athletic performance, or your relationship with yourself, it is a great time to begin therapy. I am dedicated to helping people gain the skills and insight needed for them to live a happy and...
For the last 5 years, I have worked with transgender, gender non-conforming, LGBQ+ identified, and questioning adolescents, young adults, and couples, as well as parents and families of LGBTQ+ youth. I provide personalized support around sexuality and gender identity development, managing gender dysphoria, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, boundary-setting, and coping skill building. Fo...
For the past 10+ years I have been in private practice serving kids, adolescents, and adults. I provide neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic assessment and consultation as well as individual and group therapy using a strengths-based approach. Much of my practice focuses on helping Middle School and High School students who are struggling with learning, social, and emotional adjustment throug...
Clinical psychologist, doing clinical consultation and neuropsychological testing for children and adults to assess learning disabilities, ADHD, depression and anxiety for educational planning, treatment and accommodations on SAT, GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MCAT, USMLE; Past experience include assessment of students with vision, language and hearing impairment, forensic evaluations and testimony. Client...
Get the help you need to live a happy, and fulfilling life. If you are willing to do the work, you will be very pleased with what you can do for yourself, with my help. I have worked in child guidance, community mental Health, Hospitals and have been in my office for over 25 years. I have been on the faculty of UTA School of Social Work, as Adjunct Professor, Supervising students....
Overwhelmed. Lost. Scared...This is how many people feel as they start therapy. Often stress can seem to come all at once or slowly build up until we can’t take it anymore. How we deal with stress can bring out what seems like the worst in us or help us to learn, grow and thrive. Since you found your way here, you are likely feeling at your worst but I know that, together, we can better underst...
Working from a person centered perspective, I see you as an individual who has their own strength to change and grow in reaching your goals. Since I am a M.A. level Clinical Mental Health Counselor with additional training in Hypnotherapy, I offer both traditional talk therapy sessions as well as hypnotherapy sessions. I have worked primarily with adults holding a variety of mental health...
**Accepting new clients and open availability for LPCAs seeking supervision for full licensure.** My mental health career began 11 years ago as a School Counselor advising students and parents in elementary and middle school. Becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2007, I've been successfully working with adolescent, teen and adult clients throughout the Raleigh area and facilitating the...
Welcome. I believe that your experience of the therapeutic relationship should be comfortable and feel secure. I utilize an attachment based approach and believe that once feelings of safety are established in therapy that real changes in thoughts, feelings and relationships are possible. I have a warm and interested style of interacting with others and it is always important to me that you fee...
Are you, your child, or entire family feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Or do you want to have a more positive relationship with your partner? If your answer to either of these questions is "yes", you may want to consider counseling! I believe that every person can achieve a better life for themselves. I work with all ages, from preschool children to older adults. I have particular experience...
