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
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Mental health often dictates a person’s overall well-being. Our perception of ourselves, our families, community and world allow us to experience the gift of life in its entirety or we can find ourselves struggling and limiting what life has to offer. Being a psychologist allows me to help people understand themselves and to create the best version of themselves; which often leads to good...
In working together to meet your goals, it is good to know how I approach counseling. My education is built on a Family Systems approach. This means I work from the understanding that we do not live separate from others; therefore, we are being influenced by various relationships and interactions. In these relationships and interactions, life may present various challenges and call for difficul...
My role is to guide and help you in developing insight, greater satisfaction, and symptom relief. I provide support by discussing your concerns and feelings, and by helping you resolve and move towards your goals, such as fulfillment, belonging, to cope with hardship or to feel 'unstuck'. I guide you in examining your situation, struggles and relationships, facilitating deeper understanding and...
Having trouble launching your career, or does something always seem to get in the way? Do you keep stalling out? My name is Clary Tepper, Ph.D., and I am a licensed psychologist who does career and psychological testing. What I offer is different than what a traditional career counselor does. If you need help polishing your resume or writing cover letters, I am not for you. What I am offering i...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and I work with individuals of all ages – children and adults, as well as individuals, couples, and families. My clients may be sad, anxious, overwhelmed, confused or they may have experienced trauma in their life and when they come to therapy having a safe and validating space is of the utmost importance. I am a strengths-based...
Most of my clients are young children and families. Many of the families I see struggle with trauma. Most of the children and parents have struggled with behavioral challenges such as attachment issues, anxiety, self injuries, aggression, impulsivity, sleeping and mood disturbances. Many are suffering with grief such as the death of someone they loved, or divorce or even separation from a...
Life presents challenges that are difficult to move through alone. Together we can explore the thoughts, behaviors, and experiences that strengthen you and those that may be in your way. Through this exploration, our work may focus on deepening self-compassion, healing from painful experiences, improving personal relationships, taking on challenges, or harnessing power for positive change. You ...
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Anxious?Overwhelmed with life? Need support? I am here to help.. I offer a safe, warm and comfortable space to freely open up and share your struggles. My approach is to listen carefully, remain objective and be nonjudgmental. I want our therapy to be a collaborative process, giving you tools to reach your goals. My role is to help you navigate this path. Using my training, insight and experien...
Are you experiencing distress and brokenness in your life? Carrying this heaviness can feel overwhelming and can overtake moments of hope and joy. We all desperately desire to be alleviated from the pain and suffering we experience. When dealing with multiple life challenges it can feel at times impossible to take one step forward. Despite our circumstances, we all have the ability to move forw...
If you have questions about your child’s academic performance or their social-emotional health, then I can help! I believe a thorough psychological assessment can lead to positive changes that can have a significant impact on your life. My skills include testing for learning disabilities (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia); testing for executive functioning difficulties; and diagnos...
I firmly believe in your capacity for self-growth. I work to ensure that my clients receive the most thoughtful, supportive, and empathetic treatment in a safe and comfortable environment. I use a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and accepting style to better understand YOU and your concerns. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore, grow, and ultimately learn to cope with challenging life situations ...
Have you experienced some type of loss and are feeling overwhelmed by sadness? Are there times in your marriage that you have felt like solutions to your difficulties seem out of reach? Have you wondered what it would be like to move past the feeling of uncertainty and find new ways of healing and growth? I am a dedicated mental health professional that wants to come along side you in your jour...
“Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength." Betty Friedan. This quote succinctly captures the crossroads we all face, as we age: one can look back with a sense of loss and remorse or one can move forward with hope and inspiration for a better now. Friedan chooses the path towards opportunity and strength. Which path would you like to take? How does one face the myri...
