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 each individual I see is different, has unique needs, and each client needs an individual plan. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma issues, depression, eating disorders, relationships, and other areas. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Level 3 Trained Gottman Therapy for Couples, in addition to other...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) with in-depth experience in crisis management, individual, family, and group therapy. I am trained in Trauma- Focused CBT and EMDR both evidenced based practices that have been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma. With intensive training in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and...
Welcome, I am so glad you are here! Allow me to walk with you as you parent your toddler, child or teen through the most important years of their life. My goal is to support and guide you and your child through their emotions, behaviors and life transitions to form healthy relationships that can be replicated through out their life. I work with children, teens and young adults both in individua...
My clients are smart, successful people who want to create change in their lives. Does your life look good on paper, but you don't feel happy or fulfilled? Experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression? Maybe, like many, you suffered trauma, now interfering with your quality of life. You want insight and action, process and results, to feel and perform better. Maybe you are the concerned...
**Morning Availability!** *Only a few spots left for family parenting group starting the week of January 11! --Email for questions*. I utilize a person-centered approach to help teach youth and young adults how to re-frame their thoughts and reactions while providing them with valuable tools to cope with life’s challenges. I employ evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,...
I like to offer a safe, emotionally sound and inviting appointment for my clients. I believe in a non judgemental supportive and encouraging environment. I like to work as a team to help you to return to balance, confidence and success. Problem solving, listening and offering resources to work on the issues you feel are important to you. I assess the presenting problem, provide empathy,...
I am a seasoned professional who has the privilege to be in private practice for over 20 years, specializing in family therapy and the creative arts to resolve conflicts and dilemmas. As a credentialed and registered art therapist, I have a passion for my field helping people to open-up to their creativity. I receive tremendous joy working with children, women, couples and families as trained i...
I am a staff neuropsychologist at Trinity Psychological Services LLC. I work with children ages 4 through 21 who demonstrate a range of neurodevelopmental (e.g., ADHD, learning disabilities, language disorders, etc.), psychiatric (e.g., anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, etc.), or medical concerns (e.g., diabetes, congenital heart defects, neurofibromatosis, childhood cancers, etc.). The goals...
( English | español ) Have you lost the joy that you once had? Find it difficult to show up as your authentic self? Become so overwhelmed taking a nap sounds like a good idea, until you wake up and see everything is the same. Life, work, and family all cause stress and anxiety and most days we are able to cope but you might be feeling everything is getting out of control. You might feel a...
There is no such thing as an ideal client. Every individual is unique. I help clients focus on their reality and dealing with it effectively. I believe the singular reason we all exist is simply to love and support others. The more we can align with that core purpose, the happier and more joy-filled our life can be. I further believe that unprocessed emotions from past traumas drive compulsive,...
My favorite all-time bumper sticker: Don't Believe Everything You Think! Obviously, everyone has problems in life, but both sages and scientists have discovered that how we think about our problems is a crucial variable in whether we grow through difficulties (past or present), or get mired in difficult emotions and unhelpful behavior patterns. While we all have unique histories and personaliti...
My primary focus is to provide a nonjudgmental, strength based, person-center, and trauma informed approach to treatment. I believe overcoming difficulties can seem complex, especially when overwhelmed by multiple struggles. I utilize evidence based therapeutic modalities that work to address your concerns. I apply active listening and together, discover what approach and strategies will work b...
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help provide healthy coping skills and effective communication. I have experience working with individuals dealing with adjustment issues, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, couples and family relational issues, and behavioral problems in adolescents. It is important that I collaborate with each client to help identify an...
Often, looking for a counselor and attending therapy require great strength and courage. Stigmatization around mental health disorders and lack of health insurance are some of the barriers many people must overcome before sitting in the counseling session. As a Counselor and Certified Trauma Professional, I want to do everything possible to facilitate that process. I want to offer nothing...
In a world of 7.7 billion people, we somehow, at some point, find ourselves feeling overwhelmingly alone. These feelings of loneliness can come for a variety of reasons. Not being able to let go of the past, a fear of the future-- anticipating the worst. Not feeling good enough, smart enough, attractive enough. Holding on to a part of yourself that brings you feelings of guilt and shame. Wantin...
