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
As a therapist I am warm, open, encouraging and focus on an individual's strengths. I consider myself an active therapist; combining experience, education, creativity, and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth realistic approach to counseling. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey that needs honest caring without judgement. I am passionate about creating a genuine connection with th...
Relationships can be hard. Finding help can also be challenging, particularly if you are not familiar with the experience of individual, couples or family therapy. As with most things the first step is the hardest. I've provided therapy for nearly 20 years. I’ve worked in both military and civilian environments across the United States, giving me a depth of experience. I specialize in marital,...
Are you feeling stressed out, down or anxious? Are you experiencing grief from a significant loss in your life? Are you struggling with some kind of addiction? Are you having issues in your personal relationships? Or maybe you are doing okay and you would like to do even better? Negative life events can really be a challenge to all of us. My approach to therapy is very strength-based,...
Therapy should be viewed as a safe space to explore, discover your truth, and develop a better understanding of your basic needs. Our greatest gift to ourselves is unlearning the negative patterns which we’ve been taught and reestablishing healthier patterns. We can’t change our past experiences nor should we forget them; however, we can learn to make peace through acceptance. As a culturally...
Congratulations for making a step toward change! Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you are seeking guidance to find purpose in your life or explore who you are and how to connect with the world around you. Feeling like your best self can be challenging regardless of age or life experiences. For almost a decade, I have supported individuals and families to overcome anxiety...
I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who feel stuck or overwhelmed by issues in their personal and/or professional lives. Having practiced for over 20 years, I have worked with many clients who were able to overcome obstacles in their lives, and, as a result, became happier and more productive. In using a cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approach to therapy, I am able to...
With the world still in crisis and with so many unanswered questions about the future of things, I want provide a safe space for you and your family to take care of their mental health and overall wellbeing. COVID19 brings so many changes to our everyday lives that are difficult to handle, yet completely out of our control. Whether its for your kiddo that doesn't understand whats going on, sibl...
Whether your concerns are rooted in the past or present, together we can explore ways to increase your sense of well-being. If you are experiencing stress, a sense of overwhelm or find yourself looking to make changes in your life, I can support you on your journey of healing and growth. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and commonly share a desire for change and growth in their liv...
With nearly a decade of experience providing advocacy and counseling to individuals and families, I have worked extensively with adults and adolescents coping with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I take pride in my ability to create an empowering and supportive environment in which clients may heal and thrive. I believe in the tenacity of the human spirit and approach therapy from a...
You are creative, curious, eager to learn, and try to live a life rooted in wellness and self-growth. And yet you struggle to cope in your daily life, as you carry around anxiety, depression, uncontrollable moods, flashbacks, and relational issues. You find that you are unable to move forward from past life experiences that have made a lasting impact on you. You feel stuck by past traumas that...
Are you someone that has briefly considered counseling, but decided against it due to negative past experience, difficulty opening up, worry you’ll be judged or make the situation worse? You’re not alone. The negative stigma surrounding counseling has been a deterrent for many individuals that desire a happier and more fulfilling life. Fortunately, as a counselor that is determined to empower e...
Intelligent. Holistic. CBT is the foundation of my practice. Intelligent because it is evidence based and universal. Holistic because it incorporates the western medical model and the eastern spiritual model of health. I deeply respect and consider your entire, unique landscape. Using CBT you begin to understand your own mind, and how to use this gentle, step-by-step way out of suffering. You n...
Have you been cheated on and don’t know whether to stay or go in the relationship? Do you feel like you’ve lost your partner to work, and you can’t connect anymore? I hear you, you are broken hearted. You are sad, confused and overwhelmed with hurt from the person you thought you knew so well. You aren’t clicking like you used to, and every time you try to make things better, you end up arguing...
While I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step and reach out for help, I encourage you to come and work together to better understand and resolve challenges affecting your emotional well-being. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment for individuals, couples and families to explore their full potential and create any necessary changes in their lives. Counseling can...
ATTENTION ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS: Do you feel like you are never good enough and that nothing will get better? Do you feel like you are the only one struggling with intense emotions and that there is no one to help you figure them out? Are you struggling with how you look and/or feel about yourself? Do you think everyone else has their life together and you don't? Do you experience highly...
