
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

Hi I’m Toni Bossalina, LCSW-C Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and Board Certified Supervisor. I provide Individual and family therapy services to children, teens and adults. I also provide Supervision to LMSW’s & LGPC's looking to gain further hours outside of their organization. I have always been a very compassionate person and I love to help others. I want to be there for others so that th...

In my 25 years of clinical work, the majority of my clients want to solve a problem(s) or gain control of their life. Seeking out therapy can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. Reaching out to a therapist is similar to reaching out to a physician, chiropractor or physical therapist; healing! In counseling, you decide the goals you want to reach. I can assist you in determining your goals,...

Ok. Take a deep breath. No matter where you are in your search for a therapist, anxiety can make the task a bit overwhelming. I understand. My goal is to help you experience a sense of peace and balance in all areas of your life. Let me help you focus on what really makes you feel fulfilled. Depending on your needs, I will draw upon a wide range of techniques to help you achieve wellness,...

Accepting a few new clients! A WOMAN IN TRANSITION IS A POWERFUL FORCE. I specialize in counseling women who are moving from and to a relationship, women starting a new career, women transitioning from working outside the home to staying home with family, women starting again for so many reasons, and women that just want something to be different in their lives. My 11 years of experience in...

It can be challenging to manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions - especially now. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I also provide parenting education. For individual counseling, I can support clients over the age of 13 and am happy to provide counseling services to families with children of all ages. I often work with folks who are working through anxiety, depression, trau...

Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore differ...

Troy Tangeman
Phoenix
Arizona
Are you struggling with current events, PTSD, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, or depression? I may be therapist to help you get through these challenges. I use an integrated approach to therapy that includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I would like to help you get on the road to recovery and hope. I have found that people are disturbed b...

The Apostle Paul said “each of us has one body with many members” (Romans 12:4-5). In a similar fashion, Willi Dalaba, LCSW, sees people composed of different parts that make up the whole. Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual all combine to make up an individual. A good counselor, she believes, may need to help a client bring into a better balance these different aspects of their personali...

Tonya Krake
Portland
Oregon
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I work with individuals of all ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, ranging in age from 18 through 65+. My philosophy stems from a belief that life is an ever-changing process that provides the opportunities for individuals to develop into their own person; however, due to trauma or other painful or problematic...

Every one of us experiences seasons in life when we feel completely overwhelmed by our circumstances and are unable to just "shake it off." This might be especially true in the aftermath of a crisis, a stressful event or traumatic experience (such as loss of a job, the death of a loved one, a broken relationship, an accident). Have you ever found yourself longing for someone to understand your...

■ TELE-THERAPY only (indefinitely) ■ **No availability--please check back soon** [Updated 11/17/20]** Preview my virtual waiting room by visiting www.doxy.me/tedcarrollcounseling Counseling therapy services for individuals, couples, families, adults and children. Services cover all areas of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, relational concerns, and behavior modification. Our...

Stephenie R Robinson
Columbus
Ohio
My purpose in life is to inspire adolescents, children, and adults and help everyone gain their own purpose in life one step at a time. My goal is to meet every client where they are no matter their current situation because I am here to help. Are you struggling with different day to day decisions? Contemplating on who you are? What your purpose is in life? Or having a difficult time overcoming...

There is light at the end of the tunnel. Often it is hard to see. Sometimes the issues we are dealing with can feel like they are crushing us. The cycle of depression and anxiety might feel never ending. It can get better. These issues could stem from traumatic life events. Perhaps we are just overwhelmed juggling work, life and family, and have lost sight of ourselves. Sometimes couples and...

I believe that people have an inherent right to feel joy, contentment, satisfaction with their quality of life and to have the skills necessary for managing and dealing with major events, emotions, and difficult circumstances in healthy ways. I believe that people are doing the best they can in any moment given the knowledge, developmental stage, abilities and experiences that have shaped them....

Is there something about your life that is not working? Do your struggles interfere with your ability to be happy and have satisfying relationships? Together, we can explore and discover the best way to approach your unique circumstances. I work with individuals and couples from an integrative approach in order to create a nurturing, encouraging and productive environment where we will address...