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
(Currently Not Accepting New Clients) I provide counseling to people with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD and substance use. I work with clients who are age 14 and older, I enjoy working with people of all ages. My interest in non-invasive techniques and complimentary treatments would likely be attractive to patients with similar interests. I believe that...
I specialize in evidence-based psychotherapy, coordinated with your doctor, in ways that make it easy for you to access. It just makes sense! Book online. Be seen quickly. And select from flexible service options including brief sessions and video appointments. My practice is located inside Advantage Primary Care in Lowell, reducing stigma and more effectively syncing therapy with medical care....
*Currently accepting new patients* Hi, there! I'm Ian. If you are feeling down, anxious, or stuck or are struggling in your relationships, I would like to help. I believe that meaningful personal connection—feeling understood, accepted, & loved—is at the heart of well-being, so my desire is to provide a genuine, warm, & safe presence in which my clients feel comfortable sharing their stories &...
When facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life can feel pretty hard. There are probably times when you feel like the trauma is happening all over again or that your fears about what might happen paralyze you from making any decision, or it could be that depressive symptoms are making you feel sluggish, indecisive, and wanting to give up. I have compassion, understanding, experience, training, an...
Someone once said that there are as many different kinds of depression as there are people dealing with it. Whatever might have led you to feel down, anxious, exhausted from stress, or finding it difficult to cope, will require an approach specifically created for and tailored to you. And, in addition to helping you overcome these struggles, this approach should also make it easier for you to d...
I believe we are all capable of change, but we are not always able to do it on our own. Together we can work through whatever has been insurmountable for you to do on your own. I believe there are reasons behind what people do and how they think. We are often unaware of these reasons and where they come from. Sometimes day-to-day problems get in the way of understanding what is best for ourselv...
If you are seeking services in English or Spanish, I am your person! I am currently a Supervisee in Social Work and supervised under Dr. Saide Sheafe, LSCW. I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, early seniors, and seniors. It doesn’t matter if you identify as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, transsexual or currently uncertain. I focus on assisting...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. A great deal of my experience has been focusing on the treatment of trauma, gained through my work at a local rape crisis center. While trauma has been the primary focus over the past several years, I also have experience dealing with depression, anxiety, gender issues, and mood...
I have worked with people from all socio-cultural-economic demographics. My work focuses on helping client's identify patterns in their lives which do not serve them positively. Emotional, intellectual, psychological and behavioral habits develop in childhood. We are often unaware of how these habits affect our decisions and overall ability to choose constructively. I will help to explore and...
I believe you. Whatever you are going through is real. No one asks to be abused. We all deserve the right to live our life free of emotional, physical, sexual and structural violence. My work focuses on helping you thrive through whatever it is you are experiencing. It's not just about coping with our stressors, our symptoms, our problems, our traumas - it's about learning how to thrive in spit...
*Not accepting new patients* "Shame dies when stories are told in safe places." This quote, beautifully stated by Ann Voskamp, couldn't be more true. I believe in creating a safe & trusting environment for my clients to ensure every individual's unique experiences can be shared in a space designed to engender comfort, acceptance, & respect. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have extensive...
As a millennial, you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues or feeling the need to be perfect. Growing up in your generation has brought you many opportunities but also many expectations and options that can be overwhelming, so overwhelming at times that you may feel like you’re losing hope. Especially if you are a helper like a nurse, teacher, or other healthcare professiona...
I have a passion for couples and families in all stages of life, including those who struggle with infidelity, communication breakdown, step-families, and parent-child conflict. Family is one of the most important aspects of our life, so when we are struggling in those relationships, life in general often seems more difficult. We want to be able to thrive in marriage and family relationships,...
Hi! I'm here to help you make change, reach goals, strengthen your ability to work through difficult emotions and situations. I'm here to help build inner strength and change the way you interact with the world and how the world interacts with you. No matter what you've experienced or what diagnosis you deal with on a daily basis, I can help support you in finding your inner strength to walk...
I practice psychotherapy with adults of all ages, older adolescents, and couples. I treat clients with problems related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and feeling stuck and overwhelmed by life decisions. I am sensitive to and interested in the role of culture and socioeconomics, and I have had the privilege of treating clients with many different ethnicities, religions, ...
