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
My clients are high achievers by nature. They often come to me because they are climbing the corporate ladder, entering their first job out of college, or making career transitions. Many are experiencing anxiety and imposter syndrome, or even depression. Some examples of issues I specialize in: first generation college graduates struggling with imposter syndrome, new team managers and leaders...
I’m an experienced therapist working at Kahl Counseling in West Lawn, PA, providing in-office and online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, as well as areas of specialty such as PTSD, autism, hoarding & LGBTQ issues. I offer dynamic, client-centered and strength-based services to individuals age six and up, couples, families...
Welcome! I am a compassionate and culturally sensitive child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapist, treating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relationship difficulties. I specialize in problems with anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, all traumas and behavior management. My fourteen years of clinical practice has thought me to provide a...
The world can be a tough place to navigate and you don't need to feel alone while doing so! I enjoy working with persons from adolescence to adulthood who are interested in exploring and confronting various barriers and emotions that may be negatively impacting their lives. I pride myself in being able to help my clients explore their problematic behaviors and work towards achieving their own...
I have experience working in partial hospitalization programs with adults, children on the autism spectrum, school-based clinical mental health services, and trauma therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I work mainly with anxiety, depression, coping with suicidal ideation, ADHD, attachment issues, adjustment with divorce, and other changes - grief and lo...
My ideal client is mid 30's to early 60's. These are people in life transitions, whether career, relationship or soul searching. Probably experiencing stress and anxiety or self doubt. Want to follow their hearts, interests and talents so that they can fulfill themselves in life, love, work and relationships. They want to modify or completely change careers, friends or leave an unrewarding...
I'm an Abuse Recovery Specialist. I work with clients that are ready to make big shifts in their self-worth by disengaging from toxic relationships and building healthy boundaries. Are you ready to do the deep interpersonal work and get beneath the symptoms? Let's work at the root of the issue so you can live a life abundant with love, laughter and realized potential. If you consider yourself a...
In my sessions, I employ gestalt therapy techniques like chair work as well as guided imagery, utilizing expressive arts with movement/music/visual art/poetry and/or drama. In general, I am not aiming to hand-out quick fix with my therapy sessions. Instead, I lead them to realizations or self-guidance to help each person to step forward in his/her life. I firmly believe in the power of relying ...
***NOT Currently accepting ****Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings, such as the outpatient therapy setting, the public school system, and the Department of Children and Families. I work with clients of all ages, but have a special interest in working with teens and young adults. I...
My adult clients have come to therapy with a wide range of issues and concerns. The common feature among clients is an interest in coming to understand themselves better as a way to help them head in a different, more satisfying direction. Specific presenting problems have involved disappointments in employment, substance use, and relationship difficulties. Many of my clients have experienced m...
At Canyon Creek Counseling, we support individuals as part of a whole family system. We know that each moving part has an impact on all other parts of the system. This is true for all individuals whether near or far from family and loved ones. I have extensive experience in working with individuals that are struggling with depression, anxiety, attachment trauma, attention deficit/hyperactivity...
*I am not able to accept new clients at this time, but will be starting a group for LGBTQ+ teens in the fall. Please contact me about signing up for this group! * I enjoy building relationships that facilitate the healing process - moving from just coping everyday to overcoming barriers in relationships, work, school and overall well-being through connection. I have experience working with adul...
Sometimes the pain of life produces symptoms such as depression, anxiety, feelings of shame, sleep disturbance, heightened startle responses, or other problems. I believe healing is possible and my goal is to holistically support each client through the healing process. I seek to meet each person where they are in regards to beliefs, values, and goals for therapy. It is an honor to have persona...
Over the years, I have found that people do better and feel better about the process of counseling when the duration of counseling is brief. In many cases brief periods of targeted counseling (often less than 10 sessions), is better. When there are intermittent returns to counseling, longer periods without counseling can provide greater benefit than continuous counseling. ...
Welcome! Evening and Saturday appointments available now. Ms. Miller provides counseling to adolescents, adults, couples and families. She is compassionate, cares about your healing process and wants to see you succeed. Using a person centered approach incorporating various techniques she focuses on your individual needs and works with you to both develop and achieve your goals. Ms. Miller has...
