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
My primary specialization in is evaluation and diagnosis of learning disabilities, anxiety, and ADHD in children and adolescents. Given my professional background as a school psychologist and teacher, I am knowledgeable about the various ways social-emotional and behavioral difficulties; developmental delays; medical conditions and chronic illness; and learning disabilities might impact a child...
Welcome! Initiating therapy can be a daunting process so I appreciate that you have found your way to this page and clicked through. My aim is to create a safe, calm, trusting atmosphere to work together to begin the healing process. I will work with in a collaborative, solution-oriented, empowering wa. I truly believe that bringing about the change you want in your life is possible and my goal...
My theoretical foundation is primarily person-centered theory to provide a safe and supportive space for you to process and discover your highest level of self. In addition, I find methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing helpful to the therapy process. I am also trained in a variety of play therapy techniques for children and young adolescents. As a Licensed...
A primary goal of the recovery model is to facilitate resiliency, health, and wellness in the community of the individual’s choice, rather than to manage symptoms. 10 identified guiding principles of recovery: (1) hope, (2) person-driven, (3) many pathways, (4) holistic, (5) peer support, (6) relational, (7) culture, (8) addresses trauma, (9) strengths/responsibility, and (10) respect. The aim ...
Are you feeling isolated in your relationships? While romance may begin in an instant, long-term relationships are not easy to maintain alone. No matter where you are in your relationship, seeking guidance, opening the lines of communication, and establishing safety in emotional expression are the cornerstones of any lasting and fulfilling relationship. I aim to empower my clients to realize th...
"You've always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." L. Frank Baum. Hello, I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor. Throughout sessions, I treat my clients in a compassionate and professional manner, taking a collaborative approach to assist with empowerment in order to achieve personal and treatment p...
My specialty includes working with teenagers, adults, and families who suffer from anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and trauma. I also have a heart for veterans, as I served in the U.S. Army. Due to my work experience in leadership and working with leaders in a variety of settings, I also have a passion and focus which includes counseling for those who serve in management and leadership role...
The trajectory to adulthood is never an easy or smooth path, and can include hurdles such as stress, feeling stuck, uncertainty, anxiety, and relationship issues. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with considerable experience and expertise working with young adults. Within the safe, confidential relationship of psychotherapy, I help people identify the sources of their challenges and minimi...
I work with people who are coping with transitions in all stages of life. These are times when we feel vulnerable. We may need extra support and a safe place to explore what is happening and how we are responding. Negative experiences and traumas from the past may be reawakened and our self worth is challenged. I am experienced working with clients of diverse backgrounds, ages and customs with ...
Warmth, acceptance, and care. That’s how I approach every person that seeks to find peace while navigating life’s challenges. While I have had the privilege of working with and learning from diverse populations for 10+ years, my practice focuses on women who feel overwhelmed, are in a rut, and need support in exploring their purpose. I understand that the unique challenges women face impacts ou...
What if we stopped for a moment and looked at the person as unique, not defined by our typical cultural, environmental, or even medical assumptions, but empathetically, as someone struggling- and in that way we connect? What kind of possibilities does this open for us towards relief and healing? It is in this way that I approach my clients, seek to help them gain strength and confidence in the...
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer there is the Island of Misfit Toys, filled with playthings that seek love but are rejected because they don’t function like traditional toys. Many people we work with feel the same way. They have beautiful personalities, but for one reason or another they just don’t “fit.” Sometimes that shows up through troubles at work or home. Sometimes people just can’t get...
I am a board-certified neuropsychologist specializing in comprehensive evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults. If you are struggling academically, experiencing attention or organizational difficulties, memory problems, or other cognitive difficulties, a neuropsychological evaluation can help identify the areas of strengths and weaknesses, provide an accurate clinical diagnosis, and of...
Offering both telehealth & in-person counseling at this time. After ten years working in the mental health and addictions treatment field, I decided to open my own practice for a very specific reason. I have seen and experienced first-hand that the most significant relationship in one’s life is the relationship with one’s self. This relationship is oftentimes short-changed and harmed before it...
My ideal client is anyone that wants to make some changes to their feelings and their life using holistic that examine the totality of their current life including their physical health, mental health, job/school health, hobby, leisure and recreational health, spiritual health, relationship health with significant others, relationship health with their family members and friends, and recovery...
