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 specialize in working with clients who have trouble managing and controlling their emotions which at times can lead to self destructive and maladaptive behaviors. I was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy at The Bridge Training Institute in Massachusetts. I currently use DBT and CBT in my practice with adolescents and adults. My broad goals is to help clients manage their live...
As a parent, I understand the need to ensure your children are happy and healthy. Struggling socially or academically at school can be anguishing to the child, parent, family, and teacher. I have worked and treated clients in primary, secondary, and through college settings. I became a psychologist so that I could help others overcome challenges that I noticed in the school setting. Experienced...
Are you struggling in your marriage? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Is life presenting you with changes or transitions that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships hard for you? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you spend too much time worrying about everything? Does...
Accepting new clients for teletherapy (phone & video sessions only)! Whether you are interested in making changes, managing your emotions, or in need of self-care, you may opt to seek therapy. My goal is to promote insight and personal growth in a space where you can access your inner wisdom and connect to your authentic self. We will explore the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that you find...
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page. You are likely here because you are experiencing some emotional distress and are considering counseling. One of the most important decisions you will now make is choosing a therapist whose therapeutic approach will work best for you. To that end, it’s my pleasure to provide you with this brief biography and I look forward to meeting with you and...
As a therapist I empower individuals to see their wholeness, to reclaim their sense of personal value, and to rebuild their lives after trauma and marginalization. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions in conjunction with a great deal of empathy, I support individuals along their healing journey. I am always amazed at the resilience of the human spirit and am committed to providing t...
Our practice is comprised of a group of highly experienced licensed professional counselors. The diversity of our specialties allows us to provide a collaborative and personalized approach utilizing a wide range of skillsets in order to best support the needs of our clients. Our therapists work with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families in a safe, comfortable space for you to expl...
Are you feeling isolated, lost or riddled with anxiety? Has life become difficult to manage? Are you feeling not good enough, hoping for a different way? Right now is a great time to connect with a therapist, an ideal time to work on yourself. If you are looking for a therapist who cares and makes the effort, who listens without judgement. If you wish to be seen and heard and valued, I am uniqu...
I have worked for many years with individuals, couples, families and youth. Many of those I work with are struggling with transitional life problems and some have long term chronic mental illness. They are all looking to gain greater insight into their challenges and are working toward finding understanding in their interpersonal relationships. We set goals and then work toward achieving a more...
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL. CONTACT TO BE ON WAITLIST. Through their sessions with me, people create profound change in their lives and earn new self-perspective. Together, we work as a team to wade through the depths of trauma, grief, mood issues, confusions and conflicts in their lives. People who work with me learn how to step off the merry-go-round in their minds/hearts. They learn how to...
Accepting New Patients I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am a licensed clinical therapist in Virginia (LSCW) with over 22 years of experience working as a counsel...
Throughout life we experience many seasons and sometimes life does not go as we have planned. Are you seeking additional support as you face a new season in your life? Counseling offers the opportunity to work through challenges and to move toward a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I am passionate about helping others find freedom and wholeness. I strive to offer a warm, caring environment...
The quality of life can be impacted by the focus of attention; why not reshape your relationship with this awareness? In a safe space, I invite curiosity, insight and radical self-acceptance to spark repair in the relationship with self. I hope to support expansion of your personal narrative, allowing for increased compassion and motivation to honor your experiences thus far. The goal of balanc...
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, down, anxious, unfulfilled, uncertain? You're not alone. I commend you for this initial step of exploring what kind of help may be out there for you. Your concerns may feel daunting, but please hold hope; life can feel better. We all have a wealth of inner strengths and resources at our disposal. It's possible to tap into these innate strengths to promote our...
The CDCBT specializes in evidence-based treatment of mental health issues. We treat a wide variety of disorders including: chronic depression and anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, grief, and eating disorders. Additionally CDCBT specializes in clients that may have tried other therapies only to be disappointed in their long-term results. We see clients that struggle with self harm, suicida...
