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
Anyone who feels stuck, out of control, confused or affected by a life altering change is the client for me. There are many needs out there, and I'm ready to walk along side them, at the client's pace, and figure out what those goals are. Some potential goals are; developing new coping skills, identifying emotions, decreasing stress, decreasing depressive thoughts, and gaining self-esteem. As l...
My therapeutic approach is infused with a passion for creating and providing open and interactive dialogue, empowering adults of all ages to meet life’s problems, transitions, and tough decisions with greater confidence and awareness. Utilizing techniques from evidence based Cognitive-Behavioral, short term problem solving therapy, and mindfulness practices, I will assist you in identifying...
Are you or your teenager experiencing anxiety, stress, grief or difficult circumstances beyond your control? If the weight of your challenges is affecting your daily life, it's time to take action and find joy and peace again. Whatever your reason for seeking help for yourself or your child, my goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate environment where clients can begin to face life's...
Honest self-reflection is the answer to so many of our problems. At many points throughout our lives, we learn to ease life’s burdens by shutting down, acting out, or running away in attempts to find relief. Even our most destructive coping strategies were often the best answers we could find at the time to manage our anxieties, our desires, and our pain. When we allow ourselves the opportunity...
Tom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois and is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). He obtained his Masters degree in Human Services from National Louis University. Tom has extensive experience working with adults...
I believe there is power in the process of allowing someone to guide us through difficulties in our lives, whether it’s worry and anxiety, depression, anger, loss, or addiction. I believe there is power in being able to understand our own stories, get to the root of our issues, and start making changes that allow us to learn and grow into the person we want to be. I utilize a strength-based,...
I work with children, adolescents, and adults seeking support to improve social and emotional well-being and alleviate distress. I support children struggling at home or at school due to academic or environmental stressors, mood and behavioral challenges, attention and concentration difficulties, and those with learning differences. I also provide supportive parent consultation in which we work...
Namaste! In today's fast paced world, it’s easy to be stressed at your work, school, or in relationships. This may have left you feeling alone, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, and disconnected. Talk therapy with a trained, experienced clinician in a safe, non-judgmental environment may help you achieve your goals of wellness, and self-realization. We will together formulate a pathway for you to...
I hear you. I see you. To the outside world you look like you have it all together, but deep down underneath you feel like you are struggling. Struggling with feelings of fear, overwhelm or feelings of not being enough. Sometimes the struggle is around wanting to make everyone else happy and somehow you lose your needs in the process. Sometimes it's anxiety that is keeping you stuck. No matter...
The clients I work with have often experienced profound changes in their mood or behavior, suddenly or gradually. They don't feel like themselves. Their anxiety may not go away. They're stuck or simply not happy in their current life choices. I help clients identify unhealthy patterns and triggers to distress. In our time together, clients develop skills to interrupt unhelpful or unwanted patte...
Welcome to my practice, by searching for a therapist, you are taking a significant step towards creating the change you desire and deserve. The difficulties of life and trauma can create depression or anxiety, cause damage to one's sense of "self", and diminish your quality of life. I provide a safe and confidential environment to process and navigate the difficulties you are experiencing. My...
My focus is to provide quality psychotherapy and healthy lifestyle counseling for motivated individuals who desire to improve the quality of their life. My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature stemming from the biopsychosocial model. This model emphasizes the interconnectedness between our physical body, psychological and environmental factors and how these factors interact and affect us ...
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor of sixteen years and have twenty-five years of experience working with life issues of individuals and families. My experience includes working in residential placement facilities, school settings (CSCT), the legal system (probation), community programs and private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults by providing support and...
Do you wish sometimes the daily struggles and pain from the past would all just go away? With hard work and dedication, let’s begin the healing process together. As your aide on this journey, I can provide you with the tools to help manage overwhelming thoughts, emotions, or relational issues and improve your quality of life. I have an extensive work history in the field of mental health helpin...
I specialize in assessing and diagnosing various learning, social, emotional, behavioral and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents and adults. I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations in the following areas: forensic (civil and criminal), public safety, academic, cognitive, and medical. I am a qualified medical examiner (QME) and POST-certified. In addition to psychologic...
