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'd like to take a moment and acknowledge your bravery and courage with taking the first step to becoming a stronger more resilient version of yourself! We are meant to heal, not suffer on a daily basis. My goal is to support you as the expert of your life. Together exploring and individualizing what works best for you. My go to approach and theories are Solution-Focused, Client Centered, Reali...
I focus on assisting adolescents, young adults, and families navigate through life’s hardships while building on personal strengths and developing daily life skills to increase healthy functioning. I provide an empathetic and listening presence for you to share your stories and sift through your ideas. If you’re experiencing anxiety, struggling with depression, dealing with stress or even the...
Sometimes we recognize things are not the way we want them to be; we need to make changes to improve our well-being, our relationship(s), our day to day life, or our athletic/artistic performance. It's at that time we need to find a trained mental health professional who can meet you where you are, understands the struggles you face and can help support you working toward positive changes. You ...
*Telehealth or Onsite options available *Monday - Saturday* I understand that life can become stressful and you need help during those challenging times. I believe each person is dynamic and requires counseling programs designed specifically for them. This can be accomplished through Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques, Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I'll...
Hi there, my name is Riann and I believe that each of us has a unique voice, experience, and understanding of the world. There are times that sharing our story can help us develop a deeper understanding of our individual strengths and allow the expression of our powerful voice. I am passionate about meeting my clients within their unique experiences and further develop a clearer understanding o...
It can be easy to endow therapists with far more power and insight than we truly have — clients tend to assume that therapists have everything figured out. While I do want to be a model for others, I prefer to think of the therapeutic endeavor as a journey of two equals — we are both climbing our own mountains, side by side. From my mountain, I have a unique vantage point about yours, and I can...
Sexuality is a complex, personal, and social experience. Many of us were raised with secrecy, silence, and shame. This often results in unsatisfactory or unhealthy sexual and emotional relationships. Many people today are struggling with sexuality and sex with their partners. We often don't know how to communicate about our wants, needs, desires, and boundaries. We may feel lonely, isolated, or...
In an enriching and creative environment, I develop a personally tailored blend of art therapy and counseling techniques to help clients from infancy to adulthood move through life’s challenges. I utilize art and play therapy with young children to address behavioral challenges, life transitions, anxiety, attachment, and self esteem. Parents and adults can receive support through infertility,...
Hi there! My name is Mayra Richards and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I’ve been counseling for 5 years and it is an honor to get to sit with every client. I love getting the opportunity to guide people in their journey of personal healing and self discovery. My heart as a therapist is to help people connect with God, themselves, and others so they can find fulfillment and purpos...
I have experience treating individuals and couples with depression, anxiety, attachment and trauma. I have worked extensively with children, teens and young adults and believe my relationship with my clients is a partnership working to achieve the clients goals. I strive to assist clients with identifying and building upon their strengths and growing through their challenges. I am an eclectic...
Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. My clients struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, exposure to traumatic events, and PTSD. These symptoms often leave them feeling helpless, afraid, and like things will never get better. Even though you want to run. Even though it's heavy and difficult. Even though you're not quite...
*Not currently accepting new clients* Ashley is a healer of self and others and lover of humanity. She believes that choosing to heal is a radical act of self-love. Once we take the time to learn and heal ourselves and our wounds we can emerge toward collective empowerment. She is a trained Social Worker currently working in day treatment with youth in a school setting who have mental health an...
The road of life isn't always smooth and easy... and it's a road you don't have to navigate alone. Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you defeat yourself with self-critical thinking? Does stress get in the way of accomplishing your goals in life? I enjoy working with clients who are ready to seek the road to recovery - from trauma, abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, an...
Traumatic and stressful life experiences have made it challenging for you to live life the way that you want. You find yourself struggling with thoughts like, " I'm not good enough", "I'm a failure", or the feeling that "something is wrong" with you. You've struggled with anxiety or depression for as long as you can remember. Living this way is exhausting, and you want something different. Regu...
