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
I believe that creating art serves as communication between our inner and outer worlds. It is a natural form of expression that can bring about healing and recovery. I am deeply committed to helping people find meaning and purpose in their lives. Through the creative process, I help clients discover their strengths and overcome feelings of emptiness and hopelessness. As the founder of Milwaukee...
If you are looking for an impartial and caring person to confide in, I bring a wide variety of professional experiences working in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, as a school social worker (k-12) and in private practice to my work. Using this background I will build a non-judgmental and accepting, therapeutic relationship as the core basis of our therapy. My approach is client-driven...
As a graduate from UT Southwestern’s Master of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program, I have in depth training in various types of counseling. I believe that each individual is an expert on their lives and experiences. I want to collaborate with people to discover that within themselves. I am passionate about helping individuals work toward having as much control over their lives as possib...
Uncertainty about what lies ahead and pain from life experiences can be overwhelming and isolating. You may find that you question yourself or feel like you’ve fallen short compared to others around you. I believe that facing challenges is most successful when we feel seen, supported, and understood. Therapy can be a powerful experience that brings relief and the tools to live a more balanced a...
At some point in life, we all experience trials, obstacles, some form of trauma, rejection, setbacks, grief, etc. However, how you respond to it, and what you do afterwards will determine your quality of life. Embrace life, not forgetting about the past, the negative/ traumatic event(s) endured, or that person that hurt you. Instead, take that hurt, pain, dysfunction, and transform it into YOUR...
I seek to help people find hope and light in dark times. I love working within youth, young adults, and families to help mend concerns and disconnects within important relationships because relationships are a foundation of life. In addition to relationships I love working one-on-one to help clients find new ways to heal and cope with whatever their life situations may be: mental illness, life...
Are you or a loved one experiencing symptoms that are preventing a fulfilling life? Or perhaps you or a loved one are at a point where professional support and guidance is needed? I specialize helping people 6 and older who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, discipline, behavior issues, concentration/focus, communication/relationships issues, and difficulties at school, work and ho...
Working with a psychotherapist in individual therapy can be the key in generating positive change and real growth. Devoted to providing therapy to individuals, couples and families of all ages and populations, I have numerous years of experience in a variety of settings including private practices in the Northern VA area, substance abuse treatment centers and most recently, the Fairfax-Falls...
Taking space for yourself or a child is courageous. I am comfortable meeting adults or children where they are on the journey to find a healthier and more aware self. I work to ensure each person finds security, safety, and care in the therapy space. I have a widely diverse professional background & am flexible in approaches. I have experience working with a wide variety of psychological...
If you're feeling apprehensive about therapy, you're in good hands. We all have different expectations for the pace and content of therapy and our work together as a team will help guide the way. Usually the biggest barrier to getting started is finding the right therapist and making that initial phone call. Uncertainty about what to expect or bad past experiences with a clinician complicate th...
“The only way out is through.” This quote captures my belief system and was stated by the legendary psychotherapist Fritz Perls. I feel we must come face to face with addressing the hard things and process all the difficult emotions we are going through in order to create change and come out of it all in a better place. I live and breathe working with children that we at AMANI Clinical Services...
Starting therapy can feel daunting, so take a moment to acknowledge that you have come this far in recognizing psychotherapy may be a helpful approach for you. Therapy requires self-reflection, an open heart, and a curious mind into learning about ourselves and the way in which we interact with the world and those around us. Although it may be daunting, it is incredibly rewarding to unpack and...
Thank you for taking the first step in getting help. I know it is not easy to reach out for help and I am here to help you. My approach to therapy is compassionate, respectful, empathic, and relational. My desire is to help you work through life’s challenges whether you struggle with everyday stress, unresolved trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, or grief issues. I provide a safe ...
I specialize in working with tweens and teens, and I also work well with parents, young adults and established adults to provide support for navigating the many life and developmental challenges facing people today. My experience includes college-level teaching, research, and counseling experience in many settings, including family homes, schools and community mental health clinics. I work to...
I offer treatment for a broad array of diagnostic categories that is centered on treating the whole person. I focus on behaviors, thoughts, feelings and ways of interacting that individuals repeat in spite of a wish to behave differently. I work with individuals, (teens and adults) couples and groups. Our work together includes interpersonal and relationship issues at work, home and school....
