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
I am passionate about helping people improve their mental health and emotional well-being. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated and engaged in the therapy process. I take a strengths-based approach when working with clients as I feel it is more important to focus strengths rather than weaknesses. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel heard and understood. It is my g...
The people of Promise Psychological Service is centered on for fulfilling client's needs. God has stated that we are people of promise, which means that we are entitled to a healthy mind. This agency givest hat extra special touch to mental health, and treats all clients with dignity and respect. We specialize in helping people deal with depression, anger management, trauma, grief as well as ot...
Greetings! I am a licensed mental health therapist with over six years of experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, personality disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders and schizophrenia. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)...
Our experiences in life can present us with challenges, stress, depression, anxiety and emotional turmoil in the here and now. Everyone can benefit from emotional support to help navigate the difficulties of life, especially when our own coping and problem skills don't seem to manage what we are experiencing. Initiating therapy is the start of building our coping skills in navigating through th...
We all have lived experiences, life choices, and developmental stages which have shaped our story. Seeking therapy, or counseling, can carry a negative stigma in some families and communities. I work to change this perspective, especially concerning issues with youth, families, and racially-diverse communities. I work from a holistic perspective that includes attention to your physical, emotion...
Alison has over 14 years of experience in counseling those suffering from a variety of issues including mood disorders such as grief, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder as well as behavior disorders such as Impulse Control and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. She has also worked extensively with children who have been abused and neglected and suffer from the trauma they endured in the...
Specializing in working with artists, celebrities, public figures, teens, and families. Jamie Karia is a licensed Psychotherapist (LCSW), and Life Coach who has over 18 years of experience helping others. She draws upon her extensive knowledge in education, psychology, and clinical therapy when working with children, adolescence, young adults, adults, and seniors who have problems with:...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* In this time of uncertainty it is easy to lose site of our goals and hard to even keep track of what day it is. Sheltering in Place puts added stress on the family as a unit and magnifies feelings of isolation whether living alone or with others. We are being asked to play the role of fulltime parent, fulltime employee, and fulltime teacher while maintaining a clean and...
I enjoy working with people of all ages who are striving to move through and process the difficult life experiences, changes and transitions we all experience such as: grief & loss, divorce, trauma, addictions of all kinds, parenting and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Meeting people where they are; I can offer many years experience with a solid understanding of interpersonal...
Therapy is a powerful tool for self exploration and discovery. Each of us have a story to tell and therapy can offer creative ways to help you understand your stories, your self, and your relationships in a new lens. My approach provides clients with the opportunity to draw on the connections and patterns between the past and present. As we deepen our awareness, we are given the power to break ...
Same sh#t different day? You want to feel better and your life to be better. I want that for you, too. Sometimes we know exactly what is happening and why things are as they are. Other times, it may seem more mysterious, or outside of our awareness. Understanding yourself will help to put you in the driver's seat of your own life so you can move in the direction you'd like to be going. It is bo...
I believe in each client’s innate wisdom - the ability to know how to heal themselves and restore balance to the body, mind and spirit. I will use my knowledge, experience and intuition to accompany you on your journey to find/strengthen your connection to yourself and receive the answers that follow, creating healing from the inside out. I will be present with you and provide a safe space free...
Therapy is a place to explore, grow and develop the skills necessary to navigate life’s challenges. Why put on a false front in life? Why smile on the outside when you can’t smile on the inside? Each day may feel like a struggle or feel like there is a cloud over your head. I specialize in anxiety, depression and mood disorders, and understand that our behaviors are a direct result of internal...
You have a story to tell, but you don’t even know where to start. You feel exhausted, anxious and overwhelmed with life and your relationships. You feel emotions that you don't understand or at times feel you can't control. You feel things that you have always felt, but you don't understand why and you want to change that. Think back and remember a "sweet spot" in your past. You wish you could...
