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
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve had experience in the past, reaching out for help can be a daunting task. I hope to make the therapeutic process as stress-free as possible for my clients by providing an open, welcoming environment where you are encouraged to share your goals, your concerns, and where we can work together to meet your needs. I specialize in individual...
You deserve to live your best life possible, and I would like to help you do that. Throughout my years of practice, I have worked at a variety of inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment settings. I offer psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, practice from a strengths-based approach, and believe that a trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with eac...
Life sometimes bring challenges in which we need some help or extra support to navigate; and I believe you can learn to weather those storms that life brings. I have experience with people who struggle with mental health issues and developmental disabilities; as well as trauma and other life complications. I have assisted children (often with some involvement with their parents), teens, young...
Stressed, overwhelmed and unhappy? Feeling isolated, having problems with social interaction or relationships? Are you dealing with depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, or something just doesn’t feel quite right? Are you in need of coping skills? Life is hard and experiences can hurt. Don’t go through your struggles alone, no matter how small or large you consider your problem to be. I’m he...
( English | español ) Mental health is an integral part of our overall wellbeing that too often goes overlooked until we find that it cannot be ignored anymore. Our bodies and minds have special ways to clue us in to the need for change. This can include negative relationship patterns, constant states of low mood, physical complaints, feelings of anxiety and depression, feeling stuck or blocked...
I am a multilingual and bicultural clinical social worker with 10+ years' experience in supporting individuals from a diverse background. I possess an outgoing personality with rapport building skills that lends itself to my specialization in working with children, teens, and young adults. I maintain an affirming stance for youth who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. I support...
I have been providing Christian counseling since 2010. In 2014, I graduated from Logos University with a Master's of Arts in Christian Counseling. In 2018, I graduated from Wichita State University with a Master's of Education in Counseling, and became licensed with the State of Kansas. Life is hard. Yet, I do believe that we have everything available to us that we need to successfully naviga...
Parents dream of supporting their children as they develop and pursue their dreams. Many times parents can help them with the daily decisions and encourage them to develop habits that will shape their character in order to ready them for their future living these dreams. However, when problematic behaviors or when a learning/cognitive disability poses a threat to shatter future dreams, an exper...
Nobody thinks change is easy. Whether it's changing or looking for a new job, adjusting to a new relationship status, or just dealing with past or present challenges of life, I believe everyone needs an ally who can understand them. Through an integrative approach, I work to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to help individuals better understand their feelings, thoughts, and...
Choosing to explore therapy can elicit a number of emotional responses. For some, this is an important step in recognizing an issue and deciding to move toward resolve. Others may experience a lack of clarity in regards to what exactly needs to change and uncertainty about entering therapy. No matter where you are in your healing, I offer a safe and personal therapeutic process to fit your...
Are you needing a safe place to explore your emotions in a flexible format? I offer counseling for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Especially during COVID-19, I’m primarily offering telephone sessions, this is a great way to invest in your mental health from the comfort of your own home. I believe that factors such as transportation,...
Are you struggling with depression, and anxiety, or are you feeling overwhelmed? I provide my clients with a safe non-judgmental environment where they can share their thoughts, feelings, as well as past and recent traumatic memories. Through improved self-awareness clients can actively engage in the positive change they are seeking to grow. My approach is strength-based. I use art therapy,...
Some of the issues we face as a community is lack of empathy and lack of trust. We fall into experiences in life and feel we don’t have the skills, tools, or resources to manage. With support and the tools to navigate through life, we surely can see ourselves arriving on the other side. I take a laid back non-judgmental approach to therapy attempting to meet the client where they are. I do chec...
Are you currently dealing with more than you can handle? Do you need a little extra support? Do you need an outlet to help you process all of the stress? I will provide genuine and positive support to you. I will strive to provide insight and empathy while helping you overcome any barriers. My background is in trauma, PTSD and couples work. I have experience working with adolescents and helping...
