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
The approach I take to therapy is a collaboration with my clients. You are not alone. Many benefit from the empathetic and nonjudgemental support of a trained professional. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for those seeking to increase self-awareness, insight into one’s patterns both with ourselves and with others. My private practice is devoted to helping you connect to your...
Parenting teens can be a minefield, and there is nothing worse than watching your adolescent struggle in ways that become too difficult to manage or support. I have been working with teenagers and their families for 15 years, helping them move from crises of all forms to a place where they are flourishing, engaged, and connected. In sessions I draw on my extensive background in developing youth...
Therapy works when you feel comfortable enough to express what's bothering you and know that you are heard, understood and validated. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationships, or are just feeling unsatisfied with certain aspects of your life or work. My goal is to guide you on a journey of healing and self discovery by working with you in a collaborative...
France Sarradon's approach is based upon her profound empathy, humanistic principles, the sharing of relationship skills and her 45+ years of experience so that her clients can deepen their exploration and understanding, master and enjoy their lives, strengthen their bond with themselves and others. France counsels individuals and couples, leads workshops for couples and individuals, and traini...
I believe in you. And I believe that everyone deserves to live a life full of meaning, purpose, hope, dignity and respect. We are all more than the worst things that have been done to us, and we are more than the worst things we have done. As a therapist, I create a space where it's safe to explore your story, and where you are encouraged to discover, grow, & give voice to your true self. Also,...
I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t hav...
*I am currently offering in person and telehealth sessions* The relationships in our lives are often the most important thing to us and when they aren't going well it's easy to feel stuck. Stuck fighting over the same things, stuck feeling like your needs aren't being met, and stuck feeling lonely and depressed. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed and longing for connection. When life and our...
People come to me for many reasons. For some, they are overall doing well in their life, but feel that there's something going on inside that's keeping them from reaching their full potential and finding true happiness and fulfillment. Others are actively experiencing challenges in their life and are open to receiving support, while still others are in real pain, and are looking for relief and...
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image,...
"Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself"- G. Shaw. Need help tapping into that creative side? Maybe you are going through life hoping that things get better. Let's make that thought creative and make it a reality. You can count on every session to be a growing experience. I offer my knowledge, honesty, and encouragement so that you can make choices, changes and...
The decision to reach out for help is often not an easy one, and you deserve to give yourself credit for acknowledging a need to try something different and pursuing therapy as your next step. I believe in a strength-focused, person-centered approach to working with clients. Therapy can be empowering and encouraging. My goal is for your experience to be conducive to understanding how you see...
*WAITLISTING NEW CLIENTS at both offices* Are you serious about finally confronting your issues? Do you want to achieve balance and clarity? Therapy can give you the push you need to break negative cycles. Sometimes we need a professional to give us a better view when feeling stuck or overwhelmed-someone to talk it out with and hold us accountable. You’ll need to work hard to get results, but w...
It can feel very isolating to look in the mirror and not recognize the face staring back at you. Sometimes, you can feel so lost that you forget where your journey first began. Or perhaps, you never had the time to figure out the direction you wanted to go. Stress, loneliness, sadness, and pain have become your companions, and while you can feel your feet on the ground, more often than not, you...
I believe that seeking a behavioral health specialist is an essential part of wellness as a whole person. Just like if we had a physical health problem we go to the doctor. If we have emotional/mental health concerns then seeing a therapist gets us on the path to healing. As a Behavioral Health Professional for over 20 years, I have treated many health conditions that interfere with the ability...
Asking for help can be hard. Sometimes, we may not even know what it is we need help with. I work with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, and life changes. Most importantly, I work with you as a whole-person and strive to address all of the factors impacting your wellbeing. Finding the balance between easing symptoms and developing a more meaningful life is a hallmark of my...
