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
We all have many unique connections in our lives, although not all are happy and healthy. Therapy offers you a neutral, comfortable and safe opportunity to explore these connections with others and within yourself. With that information, you are able to improve the use of your strengths to become better prepared to overcome challenges and reach your goals! It can be helpful to explore the...
Having the ability to help others is of great importance to me. It is my objective to create a safe, warm, and inviting atmosphere for clients. While trained in a variety of theories, I seek to adapt my skills to meet the needs of my clients. Although my counseling background and specialties are with children and families, I value working with anyone because I believe we are brought to each oth...
Elina Holland is a therapist at Good Shepherd Institute of the Bluegrass (GSIB). She believes that each person is created to be happy and healthy but may sometimes encounter obstacles to living abundantly. She works together with clients to identify unhelpful or harmful patterns in their lives and specific strategies that can help. Elina is especially skilled at providing psychological services...
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over nine years of experience working in community mental health, including four years as a psychotherapist. I believe that when we're able to live as authentically, honestly, and purposefully as we can, we feel more satisfaction, connection, and peace. I believe that awareness, curiosity, and self-compassion are powerful and necessary tools for growth...
Hi, possible client! You may be going through a stressful moment in your life. You may have had some complex trauma occur in your past. Or you may have a teen who is experiencing some mental health difficulties. Maybe you're looking for someone who may have more in common with you to help you through your challenges. Whether you are looking for a space to feel supported and discuss your trauma,...
Life can be difficult. A marriage that's just okay. An addiction you just can't quit. A chronic illness that has stolen the life you thought you would live. You don't know who you are anymore and what purpose you have. You want to be able to see the good in life and not dwell on the negative. You want a significant marriage or relationship. You want to work on your addiction and get support whe...
Want a better parent-teen relationship? Experiencing behavioral issues at home or at school? Recently encouraged to complete assessment by the schools or courts? Want to address and reduce/eliminate drug use such as alcohol or marijuana? Adolescence can be a time of struggle for everyone involved. Teenagers desire connections with others where they believe their voice is valued, built on...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**REDUCED RATES AVAILABLE** We all have had times where life presents us with unique challenges, and we all could use a helping hand in dealing with these problems that arise in our lives. The wonderful thing is that you don't have to try and handle these difficulties alone. Together, we will work collaboratively to help you deal with your unique challenges that are keepi...
My approach is interactive. After all, because I believe that healing comes through the caring and dynamic engagement created between two human beings, our time together would be a collaboration that encourages mutual presence and relatedness. Research confirms the importance of this. While no specific technique is consistently effective in eliciting change; certain therapists, who bring a...
Sometimes when experiencing an event that is distressing to us we can feel consumed with unpleasant memories, thoughts and feelings. The only way we can begin to overcome the event is to self-reflect by gaining a better understanding of ourselves, triggers and strengths. I hope to offer my clients a partnered therapeutic relationship to explore what is preventing them from living a positive and...
Life is full of challenges and transitions that we are often unprepared to manage. At these times, it is especially important to reach out for support. As a therapist and clinical social worker, my goal has always been to establish a trusting relationship with my clients. I create a safe space where they feel comfortable sharing their unique stories and I support my clients as they explore...
I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health concerns, including anger issues, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. My training includes integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches to therapy, and I work out of a humanistic and person-centered approach. I possess a strong sense of compassion and...
I am an interactive therapist who is passionate to work with individuals and families. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help individuals with behavioral issues, family conflict, trauma, or loss of self. No matter what may bring you to therapy, I work collaboratively with each individual and family system to help them build on their unique strengths and...
*Temporarily NOT able to accept new referrals. Please check back often for updates.* Are you overwhelmed by stress, or difficult relationships? Do you find change harder to manage than you expected, or struggle with intense and unpredictable emotions? My experience includes successful treatment of anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I brin...
