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
My approach to integrative psychiatry and therapy is to get to know each client individually. By blending medication management with therapy, I am able to create a positive, supportive therapeutic relationship that supports making changes to feel more empowered, inspired and able to make and meet goals that support long term happiness. This integrative approach encompasses pharmaceutical...
Elise Angelos is a licensed professional counselor in (LPC) who has worked in clinical mental health and addictions in both outpatient and residential settings. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Ohio University in 2014, and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ohio University in 2016. Elise is currently a PhD student in a Counselor Education ...
As Rumi, the ancient Sufi mystic said, "Only from the heart can you touch the sky." Hello and welcome! I am so glad you have made the choice to explore the options of what it takes to live a life of freedom for yourself! Embarking on the journey towards healing takes courage! I congratulate you! The healing has already begun! As a heart-centered and intuitive therapist, I will help you discern ...
( English | español ) Esteffanía Lezama, PhD, is a bilingual psychologist who is passionate about offering people a safe, supportive, and compassionate therapeutic environment in which to grow and explore themselves. She views psychotherapy as being a collaborative experience where the therapeutic relationship drives meaningful change and growth. Dr. Lezama supports her clients through the...
Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m a first-generation Latina with passion to serve communities across the Central Valley. My passion and research include the focus of Latino and immigrant studies. My research includes the publication titled “The Lived Experiences of First Generation Mexican American Women in America”. I am a bilingual...
For many people, the most challenging step in reaching out for help is making the first phone call. I invite you to embark with me on a journey of growth and healing. My goal in therapy is to provide couples, families, and individuals a safe, confidential, and accepting environment in which they can take steps to heal their lives and their relationships. All my therapeutic efforts are tailored ...
My passion is to help people and I do this through a holistic approach in counseling sessions. I enjoy guiding my clients through their challenges whether it be eating disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions and more. I enjoy meeting with my clients and strive to create a warm, compassionate environment. When working with my clients, ...
Whether it is you or your child struggling; we can all use help solving life’s challenges. Are you or your child: Having difficulty managing the stressors of life: work, school, friends, or overwhelmed with nonstop responsibilities? Struggling to mend strained family dynamics, manage the loss of a loved one, or move on from past hurt? My passion is for seeing individuals build self esteem, and...
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, empathetic and unique to each individual's personal needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine, trusting connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which the clients feel respected, supported and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of...
Dr. Louisa Foss-Kelly has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 20 years. Her focus at Avia Counseling is child and adolescent counseling, however she enjoys counseling people of all ages and stages. Louisa uses a broad variety of approaches, including interpersonal/relationship focused and cognitive-behavioral therapies. With younger children, Louisa uses play and creative techniques, alo...
We each have a story to tell. As we move through these difficult times, you may want to share how the events of the Coronavirus has impacted your life. We may know how this crisis started, but we don't have the ending to this story. Not yet. How do we put our lives back together when it is over? Talking about it can be the first step. Our overall well being and quality of life can be determined...
Dimensions of Wellness Counseling is a counseling practice that provides quality, accessible, inexpensive mental health and whole wellness services to children, adolescents, and adults in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. The purpose of this practice is to provide services that look at the whole person and to meet each individual's needs based on the principles of the Dimensions of Wellness, which is ...
**EMDR Therapist** I use a holistic and attachment perspective when helping people understand and cope with life’s difficulties. I offering proven evidence based therapeutic approaches to help people overcome feeling “stuck.” I have several years of experience working with trauma survivors. I also specialize in working with children and adolescents who present with challenging behaviors and tra...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with New Insights Behavioral Health Services. I look forward to working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I believe that nobody should navigate pain, conflict, and stress in isolation. I hope to be there alongside individuals experiencing emotional suffering by fostering therapeutic relationships through warmth, empathy, and collaboration. I...
I'm here to help you find better perspective, clarity, peace of mind, and hope. Most of our energy is spent balancing our expectations and disappointments, and reacting to the wants and needs of those around us. Everyone comes to counseling with a unique experience, but most of us rarely take time and energy to figure out our own needs, mentally and emotionally. Counseling is a powerful tool fo...
