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
There may be times in your life when you feel as if you are surviving life instead of enjoying it. Now may be one of those moments. Survival is an instinct that drives many human behaviors and is completely acceptable. Moving beyond survival requires support. Life can be challenging at times and seeking help with those challenges can be intimidating. If you are seeking emotional wellness,...
Much of my career has been devoted to the work of mandated domestic/anger issues (this is not domestic prevention) in terms of understanding, controlling, and managing the emotion of anger. In that context I devote a considerable amount of my time to working with men in a variety of relationships. However, I also work with women and relationship/anger issues. I also specialize in the treatment ...
Taking the step to engage with therapy is the first step toward prioritizing your self care. I am passionate about supporting clients in learning skills to help manage and overcome their struggles and create a better life for themselves and the ones they love. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem or trauma related issues or have a desire to improve insight and communication...
You will have a safe place to express your thoughts and concerns no matter your struggles, hesitations, or fears. I am here to help you! As a National Board Certified and Licensed Professional counselor with a doctorate in psychology, I have helped those experiencing challenges in their lives. I believe we all have the capacity to overcome these challenges. I am also a Certified Anxiety Treatme...
I specialize in interventions aimed at helping to address the impact of trauma and grief. What many do not know is that these significant experiences are often expressed through intense emotional experiences (such as: depression, anger, anxiety), feelings of emptiness, addictions, and toxic shame. Through a variety of approaches, I want to help you find emotional stability and address the root...
Finding a therapist is hard. To make it easier, I offer: Quick and easy scheduling, a free phone consultation, evening and weekend appointments, video/phone counseling and accessibility though phone, text or email. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional regulation issues, addiction, life transitions and stress management concerns. My experience outside of my...
Specializing in neurosomatic approaches to the Dx & Tx of chronic pain, functional syndromes, & medically unexplained Sx: Chronic Spine/Joint Pain; Fatigue; Fibromyalgia; IBS; Insomnia; Headaches; Anxiety & Depression; Pelvic Pain & Bladder Sx. Insight Medicine is a healing-oriented medical practice based on the body’s inherent capacity for self-regulation & health maintenance. It views Sx &...
There are times we feel stuck and know things in our lives need to change. Underneath the smile, we sometimes feel alone in our pain and long for a place to be known without judgment and rejection. I believe in creating a safe environment where you can bring the truth of who you are into a journey of growth, healing, and transformation that you might live out your greatest potential. You are...
Life transitions can be tough. Did you just get a new job, start college, or recently graduate? Maybe you just got engaged and are struggling with this big change in your life. Or you’re experiencing communication difficulties in your long time marriage. These transitions in life can be draining emotionally, increasing anxiety and sadness. You may notice that you distance yourself from others,...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, parents, and families. In addition to individual and family therapy, I have experience running groups with adolescents and adults. I work with a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, coming out, trauma and crisis management and am...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As a clinician, the foundation of my work is based on developing a relationship, providing empathy, forming a pathway for open communication, and remaining non-judgmental while creating a safe and comfortable environment. Each client is unique and deserves the most effective treatment for his/her individual needs. I am dedicated to improving the quality of life of those...
We’re unfortunately not born with a manual on how to live life. It’s unpredictable complexities jolt us out of the path we had so carefully planned for ourselves, and leave us in a place of feeling lost. These obstacles can appear in various ways; parenting, relationships, work, loss, violence, and sometimes do not appear at all except for a knot in our stomach. What does one do when the next s...
I work with a wide variety of clients to address symptoms and their underlying causes to achieve long-term treatment benefits. I work primarily from a psychodynamic and relational perspective, but also incorporate cognitive behavioral work when helpful to clients. I offer individual therapy to adults of all ages and specialize in treating anxiety, mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar...
Let me help connect your inner strengths and build on them to address presenting issues, where the ultimate goal is feeling "unstuck" in life. I specialize in a broad range of trauma, addiction treatment and recovery . I believe that therapy is most effective when addressing both superficial symptoms and their underlying origins. Another passion of mine is working with athletes to improve their...
I help self-motivated young women “have it all” while managing the ups and downs of life. To “have it all” means something different for everyone. I help women redefine and create their own definition of “having it all” and set and achieve realistic goals. I help women build confidence to create their own set of standards for their lives without guilt and shame. We work to dispel beliefs about ...
