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
Life is challenging. Anyone may be overwhelmed by difficulties and begin to lose direction and hope. I am so glad that you have decided to take the first step and to reach out for help. I am an empathetic, person-centered therapist with a passion for life. I believe that each individual carries within the capacity to heal and to grow. I would like to help you to discover and nurture these seeds...
Millie Mathis graduated with her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University. She enjoys working with families, couples and children of all ages. She personally understands many challenges that people experience in life. She knows that we all have challenges. Unfortunately we don’t get to choose those challenges, but we can choose how we will deal with them. She believes that...
I specialize in working with grief, loss, and trauma and also have experience working with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and relationship issues. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy and enjoy relating to and uncovering a person’s highest self. In my work with clients, I draw from mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Thera...
“I can’t sleep because I can’t shut my mind off”… “I’m just existing, I don’t enjoy anything anymore”…“I keep getting into bad relationships”…“anxiety is affecting my work”… Perhaps you can relate to above statements or know someone who can. When people struggle with depression, anxiety, life challenges, stress, or relationship problems, it can be difficult to know how to begin making changes f...
Are you experiencing imbalance, anxiety, depression, unwanted emotions or thoughts, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes, or taking control of your life? Are you concerned for a child or spouse and aren't sure how to help them? This can feel overwhelming and impossible to solve. This dwelling is not a permanent place and you can be relieved of this. With my expertise in combining talk...
Everyone faces difficulty in their lives, but that doesn’t mean we have to face it alone. I have been effective in helping children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families no longer feel lonely and isolated during stressful times. I am passionate about supporting my clients in reaching their goals and working with them to restore hope and healing. I partner with clients to discover their inne...
As a therapist I work with individuals, adolescents, families and couples. My main frameworks are cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing. My primary job is to provide you with a safe non-judgemental space to process and to achieve the goals that will make you more fulfilled in our high stress Bay Area. I can serve as a guide along this path as...
Seasons change and people change. Regardless of age, gender, and status, we all encounter challenges and difficulties throughout different stages in life. I help clients re-discover who they are, reclaim their lives, rebuild relationships that are meaningful to them, restore balance and satisfaction in life, reach insight and problem solve, or get to where they want to be. You determine the nat...
Currently providing teletherapy appointments. Our mission is to promote whole health recovery and decrease stigma associated with mental health, addiction, and serious health problems by providing access to a variety of natural health treatment options including behavioral health therapy. Our therapists are versed in working with older adolescents and adults across the lifespan; introducing cop...
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be"( Lao Tzu). Life transitions are a constant thread in our lives, and sometimes a person needs a little guidance to help them make the transition and evolve from their efforts. As a social worker for more than 24 years, my clinical practice has enabled me to work with a diverse group of people representing all ages and stages of their lives a...
Do you wake up in the night thinking about events in your life? Wondering why they happened or how you could have achieved a different outcome? Do these stories leave you feeling grief, trauma, remorse, angry, frightened, alone? Are you willing to delve deeply into who you truly are, into what makes you uniquely you? Whatever your life journey, there is a path to understanding who you are, hold...
My goal is to be able to facilitate a way for my clients to find healing. I want to assist in alleviating their concerns. I have worked in my private practice for over 20 years, assisting children, adults, families and couples. Additionally, I worked in the school system in Miami as a TRUST counselor and as a guidance counselor. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and...
Born and raised in the beautiful Mojave Desert of Southern California, I am a Small Town Girl with a Big Passionate Heart! I am the proud wife of a Disabled Marine Corps Veteran who is also an Ordained Minister. I am a mom, a daughter, an aunt, a sister, a friend, and a grandma (or 'Mimi' as I prefer). I am an Ordained Minister with The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, and I have ...
Recognizing that mental health services are needed for oneself or family can often cause feelings of overwhelm, confusion, shame, guilt and fear. My goal is to support you in sorting out these emotions while re-establishing a sense of hope. For the last 12 years I have worked with children and adults with various mental health needs and in various settings, including local school campuses, ER,...
I provide counseling to adults and couples for a variety of issues regarding both mental health and addiction concerns. With over 38 years of experience I have a wide array of training and certifications to meet needs you may have....
