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
The hardest thing to do sometimes is ask for help when it is needed most. Ella Stanley Therapeutic Services, Inc. (ESTS), established in October 2018, is a private practice that is passionate about affecting change in their clients who seek assistance in their time of need. Owner & therapist, Vernee Stanley, has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years in a variety of settings,...
I specialize in working with individuals suffering from symptoms of anxiety and depression, both circumstantial and life-long, challenging life transitions and developmental stages, perinatal/maternal mental health struggles, those seeking relationship building/separating, parenting, first-time, brave therapy seekers and an essential desire to be understood. It can be intimidating to begin the...
You are the expert on you. I am here to walk beside you as we increase your awareness, understanding, and insight of what has happened to you and the ways past traumatic experiences are currently affecting your life. Your brain adapted to your past life situations so that you could survive. Your current struggles may be the result of brain adaptations that no longer serve you. Together, we will...
I have been practicing since 1999. I believe childhood experience informs individuals on how to think and behave in adulthood. Gaining insight of how those experiences affected an individual, permits an individual to make changes in their belief system about self and others that is no longer adaptive. Once issues have been identified it's important to process through past experiences. I use EMD...
Are you depressed, experienced a loss, have a mental health diagnosis, or feel disconnected to yourself? Sometimes life is over whelming, and we need help unfolding the pieces of our lives to better see the whole picture, or gain a new perspective. By reconnecting to avoided emotions, discovering the root of emotional, physical, or mental patterns ingrained through your experiences we can creat...
Are you struggling to overcome the challenges life has thrown at you? Are you looking for someone who will listen and help work through these challenges in a safe place? Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, but you've already overcome the first step by being here now. My approach is interactive, warm, and nonjudgmental. Although flexible, I tend to use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral...
“When we are no longer able to change a situation-we are forced to change ourselves,” noted psychiatrist and holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl stated. Life comes with countless situations from which we can experience growth, but at times not without pain. When it gets hard to deal with a situation on your own, an unbiased third party can be a great solution. What kinds of difficult situations is...
It is common to often feel isolated, misunderstood and unheard. Today you have made the first step in healing your painful past and present for a healthier future. I believe that exploring the intersectionality of mental health and culture plays a crucial role in creating a safe and open space for my clients I tend to take a cognitive behavioral and strength based approach when offering service...
Battling addiction or substance abuse takes a toll, not only on the individual but the family, and unfortunately for many, it seems like there is no way out. At RISE Counseling LLC we attempt to help individuals discover and face their pain and motivation driving their substance use, while working to increase their ability to cope and build a healthy lifestyle. While many individuals who suffer...
***Currently accepting Open Path and Private Pay Clients*** Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in our sessions we promote behavioral transformation by encouragin...
Does this sound familiar: · Feeling stuck? · Trapped? · Struggling to cope with all the demands placed on you? · Feel like you have no control over things in your life? · Struggling to remain organized? · Struggling with life's transitions? · Difficulty managing daily stresses? · Struggling to regulate your emotions? If you answered 'yes' to any of those and are ready to make a change and take...
I have experience working with people of all ages with a diverse range of backgrounds. I am excited to provide services to individuals, families, and couples dealing with stress, anxiety, substance use disorders, depression, life changes, and trauma among other issues. I have worked in a variety of human service positions for more than 14 years helping children, youth, and families. I approach...
