Do you want a therapist who is proficient and attuned to matters of social justice, relationships, and spirituality? Who is passionate about her work with minorities and other marginalized communities? Who is continuously learning and curious about how to best serve her clients? If so, I might be your therapist! I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) therapist working exclusively via teletherap...
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.
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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
Pain, loss and stress are a part of every life. The good news is you CAN heal. We all have strengths and wisdom. I believe in your ability to heal and solve problems. Together we can find solutions and relief for your concerns and difficult life circumstances. I’ve been in private practice for 20 years and have worked with folks from different ethnic and racial groups, socio economic...
Laura Preciado
Seattle
Washington
(Currently Full) My ideal client is ready and willing to explore their emotional experiences, analyze their current relationship dynamics, and is open to being challenged. I enjoy working with people that are prepared to experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving. I find it the most rewarding when my clients learn to identify their own strengths and gain insight into their top values. Gi...
Alexandra Joseph
Chicago
Illinois
I have current openings in my practice for adolescents and adults in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing anxiety, depression, experiences of trauma, problematic drug and alcohol use, relational difficulties as well as pre-marital couples work. I am part of a group practice, North Shore Psychotherapy, that has recently expanded to a Lakeview location. My priority is to create a non-judgmental...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed by the state of Texas. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. I am currently accepting new clients at a private practice located in Pasadena, TX. I also have flexible hours to help with school and work schedules when needed. I a...
Stephen Pleasant
Washington
District of Columbia
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired and ready to transform your mental health and well-being, then you are in the perfect place. And, the good news is that you are not stuck with how you are today! You do have a say in how your life goes. Given the right tools and support you can quickly begin to move in the direction of what you want for yourself and your life. Without good menta...
I am currently accepting new clients. Do you find yourself reliving and re-experiencing past event(s) in every, emotional detail? Are you a woman feeling invisible, unheard, and overwhelmed with doubt? Do you feel like your marriage is causing more pain than joy? If statements like these describe you or your marriage, don’t give up. As an EMDR Therapist, and licensed Christian and Advanced...
Ashlee S. Sledge
Atlanta
Georgia
Often times we feel that expressing our emotions makes us look too vulnerable or weak. And some of us have no problem getting out our feelings, but our delivery and approach is not always received the way we intended. I specialize in sex therapy, so if you're having intimacy problems in your relationship, marriage, or just feel depressed or anxious you're in the right place. I provide a safe...
I have experience working in private practice and the inpatient setting. I practice EMDR Therapy and received my EMDR Training Certificate of Completion from the Maiberger Institute, an EMDRIA approved provider of EMDR Trainings. My goal is to meet each and every person with honesty, compassion, and respect wherever they are in their journey. I strive to maintain a safe, comfortable, and...
There comes a time when the challenges we face overwhelms us and help is needed from a professional to cope with these challenges. You do not have to go on this difficulty journey alone. I strive to have unconditional positive regard for my clients; I believe that everyone deserves to be seen in a positive light. I also tend bring humor into sessions and have been described as animated and live...
There are many things in life that we can't control. I will help you put energy into the things that you can control. I do this by focusing on the counseling relationship and building trust by being genuine and authentic with clients to help them successfully navigate through challenging situations. Through the building of the therapeutic relationship, the goal is to foster positive thinking th...
Traci Patterson
Chicago
Illinois
~ No current availability ~ You may feel increasingly more anxious, overwhelmed, or possibly depressed. Life may even feel unmanageable. You might find yourself trying to fill internal voids with external things, such as alcohol, drugs, food, sex, or relationships. Experiences from your past could leave you feeling stuck in your present. Change can be terrifying, and taking that first step may...
Approach: My training is a blend of Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic therapies. These backgrounds allow working at symptom reduction while also helping people understand their past and developing more effective ways of achieving their goals for the future. I feel my strength is in being able to meet clients where they are and, at their pace, discover how to bring about the changes that ar...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with families, couples and individuals. I specialize in working with children. I am also trained in Trauma Therapy for children who have experienced trauma. I have experience working in day treatment settings, in-home as well as residential settings. I worked in a private practice for the last four years. I have experience working with traum...
Tracie L. Preli-Derwin
Hartford
Connecticut
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Everyone is capable of learning, changing, and healing, no matter what life stage they are in. Beginning therapy can be overwhelming and it is often hard to know where to start. I believe in a warm, compassionate, empathetic, nonjudgmental approach to therapy to help you to find your start point, work towards your personal goals, achieve success, and feel...