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
Everyone has a story, and quite often our stories contain certain events and relationships that lead us to unwanted ways of living and coping to over come the pain and missing elements. There is a reason why we do what we do. Yet, there is hope for transformation no matter how dysfunctional and longstanding our issues may seem. I have a passion to help individuals, teens, and families experienc...
Karen is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with over 10 years’ experience counseling children and families. She specializes in behavioral concerns, social skill development, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, trauma and divorce. Karen has extensive experience and training in the treatment of trauma and the impact of unfortunate events on the entire family. She enjoys working wit...
I believe that therapy helps individuals learn to challenge negative belief patterns and overcome negative behaviors. It is my hope to help others be their best selves and lead fulfilling lives. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy. Group therapy is also an option when available. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to help...
I will be on maternity leave from August 10th 2019-January 1st 2020. Stay tuned for updates coming in 2020! I provide outpatient therapeutic services for children ages 3-14 and their families, specializing in trauma-informed counseling, attachment based techniques and play therapy to assist children with anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. I offer a combination of individual therapy,...
She is currently offering Tele-Therapy (Virtual Therapy) for those who need it given this moment of crisis we are all living through. Concerned about Autism and your child's behaviors? She evaluates and treats children with developmental delays and disabilities. She specializes working with children with Autism and ADHD. Her areas of expertise are Applied Behavior Analysis and Parent Training. ...
Growing up is never easy. Even with a loving and supportive family, children and teens will encounter varying challenges through out their lives. They may not possess the skills to navigate and understand their emotional lives. With over twelve years of experience working with children, teens, and families, I specialize in helping to identify the purpose and reduction of challenging behaviors,...
"Burgandy provides a culturally-sensitive therapy practice focused on meeting clients where they are." I provide services for people of all walks of life, filled with compassion, judgement-free support and a collaborative approach. Sometimes you may cry in session, while others you may laugh. Every session, you are growing. I believe that you are the expert in your life. I offer my knowledge so...
I am a therapist focused on making family transitions successful. Specifically trained in working with infants and young children and their primary caregivers through transitions such as divorce, adoption, foster care, family reunification, family blending, addiction and postpartum. I am also looking to work with those individuals on the Autism Spectrum Managing their emotional needs and...
I find it rewarding help individuals who feel lost and are trying to find the meaning in their life or want to break self-defeating patterns. To help these individuals I provide a safe environment where he/she can explore difficult questions and assist them with acquiring self awareness to overcome those challenges. Using a variety of therapeutic approaches I help the client reach their potenti...
I practice at Synago in Macomb, Il. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with regulating their emotions, are having difficulties with anxiety, depression or have a poor sense of self. Often clients have a critical judge in their head that gives them little peace. Often they have had traumas that continue to drive feelings and behaviors that they do not desire. My clients often report...
Thank you for your interest in seeking therapy with me. If you are feeling stressed, tired, sad, unhappy, unheard, confused and need a place to process and make sense of your experiences, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space to talk and to be heard. I see therapy as a collaborative effort where we engage in conversations about yourself and your life in order to help you cope, heal,...
At Seeds of Change Counseling Center, we understand that reaching out can be overwhelming, our friendly therapists will do their best to put you at ease right away. We are real people who understand that everyone could use a helping hand from time to time. If you would like to experience relief from your trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, panic attacks, or just wa...
We have all had those days where we feel that nothing is going our way and the world is imploding on us. When those days turn into weeks and/or months, and you feel that there is no way out, It may be time to seek some assistance. I have been there too. I work with people of all ages dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, abuse, grief, and emotional challenges, and provide a...
I see all my clients as products of their life experiences, the families they come from and the world they live in. Everyone has a story of change yet to be written Understanding your world and how you think and feel will help you find your way I know how difficult it is to take this big step . Sharing your inner thoughts and trusting they will be heard and not judged. We can do this together...
What's standing in the way of you finding your best path? I believe you have everything you need to reach your full potential, sometimes it’s just hard knowing where to start. Let me help you sort though everything and get back on track. People seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Whatever the reason that brings you through the door, I commit to walking with you throughout the healing proc...
