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
***Teletherapy available and support for stress related to Covid-19.*** I believe making active focused choices about how to cope with problems and reach your goals pays dividends. Some clients come to therapy to better make peace with their past so as not to continue old patterns. Others are seeking relief from stress and anxiety that the modern world seems to breed. Yet others are working on...
Emotional hurts can manifest in a multitude of ways, including physical pain, unhealthy behaviors, and relationship struggles. When you are struggling with anxiety, depression, early childhood hurts, or just the pressures of daily life, it can feel like you’re treading water. When you’re an adult this can look like irritability, lack of sleep, loss of interest in things, or feeling fatigued or...
I offer a broad range of services for children through older adults and I enjoy working with individuals as well as couples and families to improve mental health, relationships, and daily life. My sessions are structured to support my clients in setting goals for themselves, adjusting to difficult situations, improving communication skills, and learning coping strategies. For those with...
**Telehealth Available**NEW INTAKE availability!** I have often hoped that counseling could be viewed as routine as oil changes or perhaps, more pleasant: lunch. The truth is that counseling is often utilized during crises or when things feel “too much.” Maybe your experiences have led to challenges in your relationships, leaning on numbing agents to cope, having thoughts that are not typical f...
I believe all people have internal knowledge that can be accessed in order to know how to resolve problems. I help my clients get in touch with and follow this inner knowledge. My background includes: a Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University; certification as a Rolfer by the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in Boulder, CO (2004); a Bachelor of Arts ...
Looking for a therapist for you and your child can be challenging. It can be hard to find someone who is the right fit for your family. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in working with young children and their families. I have experience working with children and families who have experienced traumatic events, grief and loss, anxiety, depressive symptoms, divorce/separations,...
It is my belief that change happens through relationships and we all have the ability to heal from emotional, mental, physical and spiritual pain with the right support. My focus will be on promoting resilience and hope in the body's natural ability to heal and grow. I appreciate that therapy is difficult at times and respect that each individual has the right and responsibility to set their ow...
Have you had depression and/or anxiety symptoms during pregnancy or one year postpartum? Perinatal mood disorders can feel isolating and confusing. I have a passion for working with pregnant women and mothers. Motherhood comes with its own unique set of challenges such as loss of one’s identity, work life balance, isolation, and guilt. I recognize how hard it can be to feel the pressure of bein...
When it comes to therapy, I try to make it as applicable as possible to the client in order to make them feel comfortable. A lot of the clients I see are working on difficult transitions in life, such as grief and loss, coping with stress from daily life, or working through a past issue or issues. The clients I see are all motivated to not let their past, daily stressors, or negative habits def...
When parts of our life, personality, relationships, or behaviors seem stuck, “out of control”, or in-congruent with who we feel we are, it is often a result of unexpressed feelings. We will take focused time together to understand the meaning that has been made out of the pain you've experienced. During our time, we will work to pay attention to family dynamics, personal ways of meaning-making,...
Good therapy happens in the space between the therapist and client. Whether your path to self-discovery is well-traveled, or you are just beginning to look inward, I will meet you where you are. Together, we will create a safe, nurturing, yet challenging space in which to explore and effect change. Whether you are facing a difficult decision, undergoing a life transition, or have experienced...
The artist Coldplay once said: "Everybody knows I'm in over my head." Many of us can relate to that sense. We often feel "in over our heads." We feel stuck, overwhelmed, or confused. However deeply you might relate to this, I believe that living life with your head above the water is possible. I believe that together in counseling, we can discover the path out of anxiety, obsessive thoughts,...
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Or maybe have a difficult time managing oppositional behaviors displayed by your child or adolescent. There comes a time in our life when we need help from a certified professional to assist in coping with many of life’s challenges. Healing Minds Counseling Center is here to provide quality ment...
Theodora completed her Masters in Counseling at Arizona State University in 2001, and her Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University in 2011. Theodora has been licensed as an independent practitioner since 2004. . She brings over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field with counseling experience across a variety of treatment settings including private practic...
SilverTree Psychology, LLC provides patients with thorough, in-depth psychological assessments and reports that help the patients and their providers understand and identify a wide variety of strengths and needs. We offer a wide range of testing, including academic, ADHD, pre-bariatric, clinical, cognitive, competency and fitness for duty, and forensic matters, in addition to neurological and...
