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
Everyone deserves support– life can be overwhelming. Our sessions provide a safe, encouraging space for you to slow down and focus on what’s important. As an advocate for you, your family, or your child, we create solutions that help you find healing. By developing your long-term goals, we set milestone successes that help break the “big picture” down into “bite-size." When difficult emotions a...
We focus on supporting individuals and their family members through their difficult struggles with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, stress management, parenting, relationship & family conflicts. Our trained mental health professionals specialize in providing low cost individual, couples, family therapy, teletherapy & weekly daytime and evening workshops. We also specialize in...
I currently work with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual therapy and have a special focus in working with clients holding marginalized identities (e.g., racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities). My ideal client is someone who is willing to bring as much of themselves into the room (e.g., social/cultural identities, personal experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) in...
I specialize in treating Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Trauma, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, and OCD. I am intensively trained in both DBT and RO-DBT. I help individuals find emotional balance by changing the self-destructive patterns that are getting in the way of their happiness. I teach my clients how to understand and better manage their emotions and, as a result, make choi...
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to be working and you’re starting to feel hopeless? Do you want to be more confident in your abilities and who you are as a person? Do you find yourself so stressed out that you cannot function? Many of us may find ourselves struggling to keep up with the day to day grind and the hustle and bustle of life. As a result, we develop...
I’m so excited that you’re here and making the decision to take charge of your life and work towards overall healing! It’s okay if you’re unsure about counseling or where to start because I’ll walk beside you and help you navigate it all--wherever you are in your journey. I guide young adults, teens, and tweens through struggles such as eating concerns, life transitions, anxiety, social stress,...
Welcome to Transitions Counseling Services. I am a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor. You just took the first step in asking for help and I am here to offer it. Majority of my experience comes from working in outpatient addiction and mental health facilities, and I founded Transitions to provide the strong after-care plan support most...
My goal as a psychotherapist is to help people work through difficult experiences, traumas, or symptoms that may be holding them back. I believe that emotional pain can lead to anxiety, shame, and self-doubt. These feelings keep us feeling stuck and inhibit vital parts of ourselves. I strive to help my clients develop more compassion and curiosity toward their experiences so they can learn new...
At the Center for Personal Growth, our therapists and psychologists help our patients invest in themselves and make progress towards change. We are a team of diverse mental health professionals that provide a wide range of treatment from family therapy to serious mental health conditions. Center for Personal Growth was founded with one vision in mind - to provide clients with the best possible...
What's getting in the way of you feeling good? Have you had a hard life? How are your relationships? How do you feel about yourself? Answering these questions can feel overwhelming and leave you wondering where to start, and that's where I come in. I am genuinely interested in hearing your story and listening with compassion and curiosity. I value diversity and honor people from all walks of li...
I strongly believe in the tenacity and resiliency of the human spirit when it comes to overcoming life’s many challenges. As your therapist, it is my goal to draw out your dormant strengths while fostering and implementing a variety of coping skills that promote your wellness and quality of life. I typically use the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to facilitate a healthier mind but...
Change can be scary. Seeking help and support can be a big step. I will walk beside you through the journey from hard things to a life of hope and healing. There’s nothing more powerful than together. Hope and healing is possible. I am passionate about building trust and working with clients to set achievable goals to work towards together. I help children, adolescents, or adults, through learn...
As humans, we all go through challenges in life that have a negative impact on our emotional, mental and physical well-being. Finding a safe place to be able to express your feelings, thoughts and experiences without judgment is vital as you journey through challenging and overwhelming moments in life. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, having a difficult time with interpersonal relationshi...
I work well with marginalized populations and those who find themselves on the edges of dominant culture for one reason or another. I like working with people who are interested in healing and who are open to challenging how they react and cope. Your issues may include complications or dissatisfaction with relationships, intimacy, and communication; with internal struggles regarding your sense ...
