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’ve been in practice for almost 30 years. I work primarily with men in the age range of 25 to 80 generally. Most of my clients have had work success but are not successful or content with their self perception and relationship life. Generally men deal with grief, sadness, feelings of inferiority, depression and anxiety on their own, silently or loudly. Many men are competitive and therefore...
Feeling stuck due to hard stuff in your past and present? Wondering what will help to get through these strong feelings? We all need to be heard and supported through hard things. We need to find joy and to feel more connected in our life. I will be your guide. I provide a safe comfortable space that meets you where you are. I can help to make those hard things smaller and more manageable. I we...
I am a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist in both Connecticut and New York. Following a respected twenty-year school psychology career in Westchester County-based public schools, I have opened a niche private practice focused on school neuropsychological assessment in Greenwich, CT that centers on my passion for helping students understand their strengths and challenges and...
Dr. Van Deth received her doctorate in school psychology in 2013 from the Pennsylvania State University. She is a CA certified school psychologist and licensed educational psychologist. Her practice focuses on consultation and evaluation to provide concrete recommendations to individuals, families, school teams, and private practitioners. As an experienced school psychologist, Dr. Van Deth...
( English | español ) Are you looking for help but not sure where to go? Maybe you’ve been lying in bed battling negative thoughts that keep you up- the ones that turn into anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. When you do fall asleep it feels impossible to get up in the morning or maybe you’re overwhelmed and unsure how to manage everything on your plate: relationships, family, work or scho...
If you are a first responder, veteran, or emergency medical personnel and are experiencing the negative effects of past and/or recent trauma, or complicated grief, I encourage you to reach out for support. Lauren founded Midcoast Counseling Group in 2019 with the goal of creating a mental health treatment facility that is aware and remains informed of the challenges and issues specific to law...
( English | español ) Welcome! My name is Alicia Orman, I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set reasonable goals and empower them to make improvements in their lives. My first objective of treatment is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can talk...
Have you noticed that you have been feeling stuck, overwhelmed by your emotions, or preoccupied by certain thoughts? Often psychological pain has more to do with how we fight and judge our thoughts and feelings, and we end up in an exhausting internal struggle that we cannot win. I will work with you to explore this struggle, gain distance from it, and learn strategies to reduce its influence o...
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behavior...
Are you feeling stuck, be it due to stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty with a transition? Therapy can provide support and insight to help individuals live a life that is more fulfilling and meaningful. I offer telebehavioral health online sessions available for clients in Washington State. Change occurs in the context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. I work with adolescen...
Raising healthy and happy children with ADHD can be a big job, but the good news is that you do not have to do it alone. There is a lot that can be done to help! ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts each child differently. ADHD has little to do with how "smart" your child might be, but it has a lot to do with your child's ability to regulate their attention, mood, and...
It is my hope to bring genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, couples, and families. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to change how they manage conflict, mental or physical health issues, and stressful life events. I have been trained in many evidence-based therapeutic modalities, which enables me to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, grief, intrusive an...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AND COUPLES. I operate from an attachment perspective, and I believe that we must establish safety in order to grow and change for the better. I aim to help clients heal past traumas, work through difficult emotions, and find their inner strength and truth. I help clients build and strengthen relationships with themselves and others for transformation and healing. My 5...
We live in a world where we are constantly being told we need to do more, we need to work harder, we are not enough just as we are. This mentality is causing us to push ourselves to the point of extreme stress, anxiety and burnout. What we really need is balance, peace and a clearer vision of who we are and what we personally need to thrive. This extends beyond ourselves into our relationships....
Asking for help takes a lot of courage. You may be feeling lost, anxious, exhausted, and alone. You may be struggling to build the life you want, or searching for a place to be your authentic self. Sometimes you just want to talk to someone who "gets it." With several years of clinical experience, I understand how difficult it can be to manage anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, person...
