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
Hello and welcome! I am excited that you are reading this profile and I appreciate your time. I hope that I can be a part of your journey. I am passionate about providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment for individuals to feel free and safe to work through challenges and to be able to be themselves. I enjoy working with, and have experience with, individuals at all stages of their...
If you are looking at this site, you are interested in resolving a personal issue or making important changes. To all of us, life is a series of challenges. Some you can manage on your own--sometimes life gets complicated and overwhelming, and life is too short to keep spinning your wheels. If you find yourself worrying about the same things day in and day out--if you keep having the same famil...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My expertise in counseling active duty service members to include special forces soldiers and their families along with veterans have given me the confidence in addressing your specific mental health needs. My treatment...
Have you had a major loss, a love one died, a relationship ended, loss a job/career, loss of trust, or good health? Have you experienced a traumatic event either for yourself or witnessed trauma to someone else? The Grief Recovery Method is an educational intervention that provides both group and one-on-one support to address losses of all kinds and especially includes the death of a loved one....
Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you struggle with patterns or behavior that you are unhappy with? Often times, things happen in our lives that derail us from our path and bring emotional distress. Seeking help is a brave step, and I am here to walk along side you on this journey. I have a passion for working with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and life’s...
Overwhelmed. Detached. Burdened. Do you feel like you are living in survival mode? Sometimes in life feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, or low self-worth can prevent you from living a fully engaged life. You feel derailed by intense feelings and thoughts that keep you trapped in a cycle that doesn't take you anywhere. And yet, change is possible! I can come alongside and help share strategies a...
My name is Lisa Beth Hammer and I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist with a Master's in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. I offer psychotherapy for those who are experiencing emotional, spiritual, relational or psychological issues that interfere with leading a full, integrated, joyful and balanced emotional life. I provide therapy for those who experience long term sufferin...
My specialties include working with children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related reactions and symptoms, attachment difficulties, self harming, adjustment issues, and school difficulties that include peer and teacher conflicts, learning disabilities or differences. One area of particular interest that I have is working with children and teens in the foster care system,...
Whether your child is 2 years of age or you are looking for a therapist for yourself, I am able to assist you. Each client will be provided with a personalized, professional, and caring approach to help you or your loved one in learning how to navigate through the waters of life. Play, expressive arts, and traditional talk therapy is provided in a safe and caring environment. Both Christian and...
I see clients with a large range of presenting issue and identities. The connecting factor for many of my clients is their courage to want to create meaningful change in their lives. Many clients come feeling stuck or as if they have tried everything. Through our collaboration, you can begin exploring and have a deeper understanding of your circumstances. Most importantly, I strive to create a...
Evidence-Based Therapy with a Love-Based Approach. As a clinical psychologist devoted to practicing therapy, I value the individual strengths, perspectives and histories of each person. I believe that healing and growth occur within the context of a supportive and accepting relationship. Thus, I am highly attentive to our therapeutic relationship and more importantly, to the relationships that...
It takes courage to change, especially if you’re unsure what to change or how to do it. You may find yourself stuck in old emotional patterns, struggling to make satisfying connections with others, or overwhelmed by complicated feelings from traumas. Psychotherapy offers a safe relationship where you can better understand yourself and try out new approaches to life. As a counseling psychologist...
Change is one of the most difficult things that we do. Whether you're beginning your change or in the middle of change it can feel like you're moving heaven and earth. We act out of old, familiar ways, many of which we took on as children to protect us from the traumas of those times. Giving up those old coping mechanisms is like asking us to put down our shields in the middle of a battle altho...
My expertise is helping adults with chronic anxiety and/or depression, and/or grief feel better. My clients are adults who are competent and skilled in many ways, but not in healing their own spiraling fears and emotional pain. With investment in the therapy process, my clients learn to quiet self-criticism, and calm themselves when distressed. They feel more competent in relationship, and they...
In my experience, parents often come to that first intake session feeling at a loss on how to make positive change in their child’s behavior. I will listen to you carefully and compassionately as we all come up with a plan that works for your family. Helping children build confidence in themselves, reach goals and reclaim their joy of just being a kid is what drives me every day. I am honored t...
