
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

2020 has been a particularly difficult year, for all of us. As such, anxiety, depression, panic, feelings of grief/loss, despair, are all common symptoms that we would expect from events from this year. You are not alone, and seeking help is the first step. Clients who have goals of permanent healing, growth and change do very well with the therapies I use. In session the client identifies what...

I work with individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds. Experience as a therapist includes community mental health & work with children, teens & parents (primarily in school settings). My therapy focus is on wholeness regardless of the problem, but to provide a context, the work I do addresses residual post-trauma effects, ADD, grief and loss, chronic depression, social (and other form...

Jennifer Buquicchio
New York
New York
I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment in order for individuals to feel comfortable expressing themselves. In the therapy relationship, we will achieve greater awareness of your strengths, goals, and relational patterns and develop strategies that enhance your resiliency and well-being. I work collaboratively with clients, always respecting autonomy and choice. I believe that...

Julie Benoit
New Orleans
Louisiana
Seeking professional help is not always easy. You may be having mixed emotions regarding starting the counseling process. As a licensed professional counselor, I offer a confidential space where you can discuss your life experiences without judgment. My specialty includes working with individuals and families experiencing addiction and substance use disorders. However, there are several other...

Laurel Spindel
Chicago
Illinois
I believe in the capacity of the human spirit to grow and change and that psychotherapy is a powerful means for this kind of transformation. As a therapist, you will experience me as a keen observer, helping you to explore and identify patterns in your life and picking up on feelings and emotions that might be hard for you to make contact with. I make use of my creativity and yours to help you ...

Hello and welcome! I am glad that you came to see if my experience and approach will match your needs. We all need support at different times in our lives as we deal with the struggles in life, relationships, personal issues, difficult transitions and traumatic events. I have always loved being with others as they navigate changes in their lives whether it is a difficult change or challenging...

I see the counseling relationship as a partnership and my role is to assist people and guide them to find the solutions to the problems in which they seek help for. I strive to help clients identify patterns and themes that may exist in their lives. Are you ready to recognize and build on your strengths, take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and make productive and...

As a School Psychologist, I work with individuals birth through adult for comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations. Assessments completed for giftedness, intellectual disabilities, twice exceptional/2e, Autism, dyslexia and other learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, ADHD, etc. I can provide recommendations for special education consideration, or for Section 504 accommodations for...

Alyssa Rose Crenshaw
Portland
Oregon
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, I have multiple tools to help as I work alongside my clients and their families to alleviate symptoms, achieve goals and attain balance. Although a specific interest in Art Therapy is not necessary to begin services with me, I find that Art Therapy provides a creative approach that is not reliant on spoken language. I have...

Hello all! My name is Belinda Bacon and I’m a LCSW in Laramie Wyoming. I have worked with youth and families for 20 years In my community. I provide individual and family therapy and take most insurance. My passion is helping others shed years of self-doubt, shame, guilt, which all creates anxiety. We all at times, walk around with our teeth and guts clenched and we don’t even realize it. I wan...

Barbara is a licensed professional counselor who has a Master's of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University and Bachelor's and Master's from James Madison University in teaching. Barbara has served children in the educational setting in the U.S. and the Middle East for over 20 years, through teaching, coaching, and counseling. Barbara was born and raised in the Shenandoah...

Often we seek counseling when we have reached a breaking point, but counseling can also be something we use for general well-being. As a counselor, I provide a relaxed, safe, and understanding environment. I collaborate with my clients to find the best solutions for wellness and healing. I have 15 years of experience as a counselor and work primarily with adults. Some of my specialty areas incl...

In my work with clients, I value understanding each person's individual experience and I strive to create a supportive environment with a warm, reflective and engaging approach. I believe we all have the potential to lead fulfilling lives. To reach this potential, I help clients reflect on themselves and their experiences, identify and understand patterns, and initiate change. I am influenced b...

( English | Português | español ) I specialize in working with clients who want to resolve emotional, relational, or other phase of life changes. The way I do this is sharing therapeutic practices that serve to overcome emotional distress which, in turn, leads to unhealthy behaviors that interfere with current life goals and values. As we work together in a safe, non judgmental therapeutic...

If you're a new client, I'll walk you through each initial step in getting started. With 30 years experience, I work with adults who are living with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and relationship issues. I enjoy working with couples who desire to improve communication and enhance emotional bonds. My practice embraces the richness of cultural and gender diversity. I will listen,...