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
My clients come to therapy struggling to understand themselves and their partner, leaving them feeling hallow, lost, and alone. They desperately want to feel secure in themselves and connected to their partner, but are confused and wary about how to begin changing. As a therapist, I meet this dilemma with warmth and compassion, as well as knowledge and confidence; this combination is the base o...
My counseling style is client-centered, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed. I tailor sessions to meet each client's individual needs and specialize in equine assisted psychotherapy. I also offer traditional office counseling, including EMDR therapy. Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is an experiential therapy based on the neuroscience of brain development. Obstacles to healthy...
Jacklin is a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor, who encourages clients to utilize art in session as a way to express themselves in an alternative manner. She works to create a safe environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring challenges as well as strengths. Jacklin uses a holistic approach to therapy, working to understand he...
We all experience anxiety, depression and interpersonal stress at one time or another. Often, we are able to cope with these experiences on our own or with help from our loved ones. When our pain persists despite our best efforts, we turn to someone with training and experience for help. Research and tradition teach us that sharing our painful experiences within the context of a supportive and...
Congratulations on taking the first step in dealing with the issue(s) that may be affecting you. This is the first step in getting the necessary coping strategies needed for you to continue to move forward. I believe that all things have a beginning and an end. Everything in the middle of those two points is the walk that you must make in order to accomplish the goals that you set out to achiev...
Are you searching to improve your life or relationships? Are you experiencing transitions in your life or a conflict? Do you have friends or family members who are struggling with making life decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties expressing feelings with others? Have you ever had a traumatic experience that is impacting your daily functioning and you are searching for emotional,...
Thank you for visiting my page and giving me the opportunity to offer help and healing. I have been a licensed psychotherapist for over 20 years. During my career, I have worked with various populations including adults, children, adolescents, and couples. I have specialized in treating adults with depression, anxiety, childhood and adult trauma, relationship problems, and those experiencing ma...
I provide a safe, welcoming space and want clients to feel at home. I provide continuous support for an array of issues pertaining to the adults. I believe the counseling relationship is the most important component to clients meeting their therapy goals. As a registered nurse of 16 years, I can relate to the emotional and mental stresses of the healthcare profession and provide support to...
*Accepting new clients in CH/Durham, with Telehealth.* I have been an LCSW for over 25 years and genuinely love connecting with people to develop skills that find greater stability, serenity and internal strength. I enjoy emphasizing strengths and resilience, while working to understand larger patterns, working through trauma and developing skills to reduce anxiety, emotional reactions,...
Life is hard! I believe that everyone needs someone to walk alongside of them at times throughout their life journey. Life Giving Counseling Services is a place to be renewed, refreshed, and to get refueled to withstand life's difficulties and tragedies. The counseling experience should be a safe, compassionate place where your voice gets heard, and your body, mind, and soul gets restored. The...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, like your mind is betraying you? Like you’re having trouble focusing on the simplest things and are barely holding it together? Does it feel a little bit like you’ve lost yourself & can’t figure out how to get back to who you were? Are your loved ones treating you differently or telling you to go talk to someone? Does it feel really scary to consider getting a...
My passion has been to find joy in life through emotional, physical and spiritual balance. As a therapist, I strive to integrate the development of all of these areas as a means to live fully and healthfully. I have been privileged to provide therapy for individuals in a variety of settings including public schools, community mental health and private practice. I am committed to walking with yo...
What would your life be like if you had better tools for coping and managing your emotions? What would your relationships be like if you had a deeper awareness of yourself and better tools for communicating with your loved ones? How can you change your mode of operation from just surviving to enriching your life? I would love to help you answer these questions and more. My own passion for...
I believe that people are experts in their own lives. We all have strengths that sometimes are not apparent to us, but we can learn to identify them. As we connect to our internal experiences, we discover that our thoughts and beliefs about the way things are might be more workable than we had previously believed. My approach when working with people is to be collaborative and relational. I mee...
Life will happen! This is a guarantee, but how you respond to change matters. The professional that you choose to navigate with you through your difficult times, matters even more. My speciality is empowering you to find your strengths, even in the toughest of times. I specialize in counseling for adults and adolescents to improve emotional wellness and overall functioning. As a Retired Veteran...
