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
Do you feel like it is time for a change? Do you feel as though you’ve been struggling long enough and are needing more help? My goal is to help you build the skills to confidently identify, start, and maintain patterns of positive change in your life. I want to provide you with a safe place to regain that sense of peace you've been searching for. Whether that be for yourself or in your marriag...
*Accepting clients (10/2/2020)* My approach to counseling is one that is collaborative and client-centered. I work to tailor therapy based on your needs and circumstances. My hope is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable being yourself and feel safe sharing your life stressors and stories. To me, counseling is having somebody there to listen and support you, wh...
We all feel stuck at times, and our relationships with loved ones can be a source of strength or strain. Maybe your friends and family have tried to help, but they are too close to the problem, or they give unhelpful advice. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and alone, spinning your wheels and stuck in old patterns. Maybe you are worried about your child, and you are at a loss for what to do next. O...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Clients that are seeking help to work through difficult times and move past traumatic events may benefit from my services. Clients looking for help with their child's IEP may benefit from consulting with me. ONLINE and EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE I have over a decade of experience as an educator working with children and young adults in both school and treatment setting...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 10 years’ experience working with adolescents, adults, and their families. Life comes with struggles, but these struggles don't have to become who we are. I believe we all find our own ways of coping and healing, but sometimes we need additional support to help us make healthy decisions. I began my profession working with the...
I offer counseling to individuals with the added option of signature walk and talks, meaning nature can be our office. At Trailtalk, we believe that everyone needs emotional tune-ups from time to time. We are all working to be the best version of ourselves. But this process is fluid, requiring daily adjustments to find the right balance. I want to help anyone looking to find better balance or...
I provide psychotherapy/counseling and clinical interventions for individuals, couples, adults, adolescents children, families and groups. With more than 35 years of experience in providing assessment, and interventions for mental (behavioral) health and substance use related issues. I have also invested many years developing, applying, and perfecting psychotherapy techniques including but not...
Opting for therapy is not easy. The thought may even be scary. Well, that's normal. Who wants to open their private pains to someone they've just met? But when life hurts, when you've tried your best to fix things and it just isn't working, you might consider doing something different. Life's too short to merely abide in distress. Every client I meet is unique and deserving of respectful and...
I am of the perspective that each human is unique, complex, and capable of fulfilling their purpose. There are many reasons or situations that lead to the consideration of therapy, which is often fret with challenges and patterns of difficulty. Let me be the first to share with you that it takes a greater amount of strength to come to therapy to face your challenges than it is to pretend they d...
Welcome to Integrate counseling services, the private counseling practice of Sara Darby Smith, MS, LPC MHSP, NCC, SomEx, RYT-200 where the mind and body are brought to balance to fulfill a healthy and happy life. It is my mission to work with clients to help them use their mind and body to learn to cope with all psychological disorders and symptoms of emotional distress. Empowering, teaching, a...
Have you been struggling with an ongoing theme that interferes with your ability to establish or maintain healthy relationships? Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or deep sadness? Has a sudden event left you feeling hopeless and fearful? My belief is that people are genuinely good and resourceful. Through thoughtful questioning and exploration, I help you to identify the origins and...
Navigating the changes associated with life can be difficult. We make choices that can place us in positions for success, or that can lead us into places where our ability to cope can be compromised. Even still, we may not know the causes of our challenges or what steps to take to better manage them. My work with clients is supportive, goal oriented, and rooted in proven methods. I help clients...
Creo firmemente en la terapia, en el cambio interior de todo ser humano. Todos tenemos momentos dificiles en la vida, ya sea en la casa, la escuela, el trabajo o cualquier otro lugar. El dolor de algun recuerdo, la angustia de alguna situacion, la falta del control del enojo, la impulsividad o la falta de motivacion pueden ser las causas de muchos comportamientos no deseados. Estas listo para u...
I'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Special Education Intervention Specialist. I've been teaching in the K-12 public system for 18 years, which gives me a unique perspective when addressing a child's emotional/behavioral concerns. While I counsel children individually, the therapeutic process is a family affair. By aligning with your family -- not as a director, but as a...
If you are in a moment of trying to navigate emotional pain, you are in the right place. Reaching out for support takes courage and wisdom. With all the demand on your time, energy and attention, there is an unreasonable expectation for you to have to take care of everything, both in your external life (work, relationships, finances, etc) and internal life (your emotions, thoughts and patterns)...
