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
Have you recently experienced a loss, found yourself worrying, or sad a lot? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Finding a connection with a therapist can be an important step in your healing process. My goal is to work together with you to create a fulfilling life you enjoy. I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. I h...
I’m a therapist who suffers, like you, with mental health issues at times. Our mental health isn’t always consistent throughout life. Life throws us curveballs. I’ve had the privilege of knowing the deepest thoughts of people and I have been gifted with knowing how to help. my practice includes a gifted child counselor as well, Tarra Ray. I’ve had 15 years experience now and I’ve become educate...
Starting in 1973 I’ve worked at two on-campus crisis intervention centers; medical and psychiatric hospitals, an alternative education high school, ran a residential program and provided countless interventions in all forms of crisis. Since 2011 I worked through the ER of our local hospital, as a certified Recovery Coach for the ER, and a Substance Use Disorder Team, where I stayed current with...
Looking to change your outlook and motivation in your life? Wanting that zest and passion to emerge? Are you tired of feeling helpless and defeated? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to meet me at Brighter Days Counseling Services. At Brighter Days Counseling the atmosphere is uplifting and empowering for those needing a boost in their everyday life. We specializ...
Welcome to my profile! I believe that forming a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship is essential. My role as a therapist is to guide you in maximizing your emotional growth, creating positive change and provide a space for compassion and healing. I treat adolescents, adults and couples. My purpose is to guide you in identifying and challenging emotions, behaviors and beliefs that are...
Have you experienced life changing event(s) that have impacted your quality of life? Do you struggle to overcome the life experiences you have endured? Or are you simply seeking guidance and a supportive strength-based environment to gain a deeper and more insightful perspective into how you can engage in meaningful change? At the Trauma-Informed Counseling Center (TICC) the goal is to help...
Are you suffering from fatigue, lack of interests, increased sleep and a sense of helplessness and worthlessness? Do you have frequent panic/anxiety attacks, do you have a history of risky behaviors. go days without sleep and loss of recall? Are you in an abusive relationship and cannot find the inner strength to stop negative impulses? Do you have children that have behavioral issues in the ho...
I believe that each client that seeks out psychotherapy has strengths. These strengths may be untapped, unrecognized, or underutilized. But they exist. I assist in connecting my clients to their internal resources. My clients also present with challenges for which they have an investment to change. Change, both immediate and long-lasting, are at the heart of psychotherapy. By you placing you tr...
No matter your past or present, your haves or have nots, life can be difficult. I believe that people want and need to be understood – to feel validated and acknowledged in the midst of their troubles. Without these moments of understanding, life can feel mundane, lonely, or deeply confusing. At the most troubling times when stress, depression, or relationships overwhelm, change can seem...
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE to meet your needs! THERE IS AN OPEN SPOT FOR YOU! I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of counseling roles for the last 18 years. This experience has allowed me to effectively work with a wide range of individuals, groups, children, adolescents, teens, seniors, couples and families in anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, anger management,...
It is often difficult to explain exactly what therapy is and to best describe a therapist's approach. I like to think of therapy as looking at what has scraped you up emotionally, cleaning out that wound, and then healing so you can live a healthier and happier life. As to my approach clients, parents, and coworkers have described me as honest, kind, compassionate, nonjudgmental, interpersonal,...
Anxiety, depression and relationship issues are common experiences that can impact our ability to feel like ourselves and live at our best capacity. Often these issues are rooted in hard life experiences or the accumulating stressors of today's world. Working from a person-centered and solution-focused approach I support my clients by helping them find connections between their feelings, though...
I find great joy in working with clients of all ages and stages. I am glad to come along side a client who desires to move forward in peace. I have experience working through anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, impulsivity, emotional reactivity and mood regulation. *At this time I am no longer accepting new child/adolescent clients. I am excited to offer biofeedback and more specifically...
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unprepared to cope with personal or family challenges in your life? Do you find yourself experiencing feelings of frustration, worry, anxiety or depression? Perhaps you are overwhelmed with fear, self -doubt or even feeling powerless by your experiences or circumstances. Life experiences can be challenging. Having a safe place to work through your thoughts and...
Why therapy? Reasons for seeking therapy range from difficulty with parenting, to oppositional behaviors, to anxiety. No matter what your reason for seeking therapy, Dr. Adelman will work with you to establish therapy goals. There is no “one size fits all” model for therapy. Dr. Adelman uses a variety of evidence-based techniques and tailors them to suit your child, family, and life situation....
