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
Every client is an ideal client. Therapy is interactive. I consider myself a life long learner, and I can learn from my clients while offering them a safe, trusting environment in which to openly deal with the issues at hand. Together we can develop a treatment plan that will help the client reach his or her fullest potential. Clients have a need to express themselves, to share their stories....
Since life is a journey filled with difficulty, it is a wise person who chooses a guide with experience and compassion to share their journey. It is my passion to listen to and to partner with those who seek clarity in choosing paths that lead to a sacred center where wholeness and fulfillment are found....
Are you ready to take the first step toward a transformative experience? Are you currently struggling to answer the questions; "who am I and/or where do I belong in this global community"? Is it time to release the trauma? My intention as your counselor is to collaboratively process life circumstances with cultural awareness and intentionality. Let us work together toward self-awareness,...
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,...
