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
Taking a step towards healing shows your inner strength at play. I approach therapy with this idea in mind. Each person has their own personal strengths that they bring with them. I believe my role as a therapist is to not only hold space for the difficult times, but to bring to light my client's inner strengths that will assist them in taking steps towards building a life worth living. Goals f...
My passion is helping people find hope, connection and healthy communication in their life and relationships. If you are looking for the root cause of issues in your life and want strategies to becoming "unstuck", my goal is to form a strong therapeutic relationship with each client to help create a unique treatment specifically tailored for you. My approach is research-supported, and I treat a...
Sometimes, old stories are built into our current awareness that no longer serve our needs. Grief, complex-trauma, and unresolved issues become stuck in our thoughts and behaviors. Our energy becomes encased in worry or fears. Psychotherapy can reduce suffering, release tension, and build insight to the patterns that no longer serve us. Through compassion, acceptance, and nonjudgmental feedback...
Therapy is hard, not getting therapy is harder. Taking the first step to wellness can be the most difficult and I will gladly help you navigate though life's challenges via TeleMental Health sessions. I became a counselor to help others find hope and their potential in life. I have experience working with civilian/veteran clients who have been diagnosed with a personality disorder, anxiety/pani...
I use a strength based approach to help clients overcome life's hardships I offer Trauma focused Cognitive behavioral therapy, Emotionally focused therapy and Solution focused therapy to serve individuals, couples and families. I am currently accepting new clients....
Psychotherapy is a way to better understand yourself and your relationship to the world at any stage of life. Such understanding can open ways for you to live more freely and creatively. I offer careful listening, empathy, and respect for your unique experience. I share your curiosity about this experience. This shared inquiry can provide insights into how to love and live well. Psychotherapy i...
I specialize in relationships, trauma, stress, parenting, and life transitions. If you find yourself often feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, I can help. You will gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, as well as how they affect your every day behavior. You will learn healthy ways to cope and lessen the stress. I have over five years experience supporting adults, teenagers, and...
Pascal is a licensed clinical professional counselor and holds a masters degree in Health and Human Development from Montana State University. For 4 years, he provided counseling to students in the Counseling and Psychological Services department at MSU. His therapeutic approach is adapted to each client's needs and is grounded in a collaborative, here and now relational approach. Pascal has...
Life can be difficult, and sometimes we need someone to share our thoughts with. We have all gotten to a place where we can’t avoid our painful feelings any longer, and need a safe space to sort them out. If you are having a major crisis; a phase of life problem that has lingered on too long; or somewhere in between—let’s take the time to figure things out. Depending on your level of exploratio...
I work with adult patients to address depression and anxiety as well as trauma sequelae which are manifest by depressed or anxious mood, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, insomnia, substance misuse, and interpersonal problems. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) and relevant clinical adaptations to address mood or anxiety...
Few of us in life escape enduring hardships, difficult transitions, or hurts. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment that can foster healing, change and growth for your desires. I love watching people transform and unlock more of their true self. I am passionate about witnessing people grow and relieve themselves of the burdens they carry. I can be a guide in...
By searching for a therapist, you're taking an important step toward improving your mental health. With my training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with a warm, empathic interpersonal style, I can help you take the next step. Rather than simply telling you what to change, we will explore your reasons for wanting (or not wanting) to change, collaboratively set goals, and, when you ar...
Each of us believes we are healthy and normal, and that what we are experiencing is momentary, but the symptoms persist. We may feel sadness, loneliness, rejection, loss or grief, anxiety, or mood swings as we try to live our lives and survive. These may result in feeling helpless, hopeless and alone, where old pleasures can’t lift our mood. Anxiety and panic can be like a vise, where we fear...
Being a parent has its own set of challenges; when you add your child’s behavioral, or emotional challenges on top, it can become overwhelming for both your family, and your child. It is ok to feel overwhelmed and at the brink of exhaustion. I get this and is here to assist your child, and family work through these challenges; by helping to strengthen your child’s overall well-being. I will...
I am a clinical social worker/psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, individuals, families in various inpatient and outpatient settings. Most recently I worked at Westmed's Behavioral Health Dept. Previously, I worked at Carmel Psychological, Four Winds Hospital, etc. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression, utilizing a psychodynamic approach, wh...
