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
**Currently accepting new clients**Evening appointments available**Teletherapy options** Are you having struggles and concerns about your relationship with your teen? Worried about your younger kids who've experienced some life changes, such as a divorce or moving? Do you and your partner feel like you are drifting apart or finding it hard to communicate well? Are you or a loved one struggling...
Do you want to experience a higher level of living but don't quite know how to get there? You're already doing great, but you're ready to do even better. Maybe you're craving a better relationship with yourself or with your partner. Maybe it's a better career you want or better friends or better sex. Congratulations- you're in the right place. Counseling is no longer just for those with severe...
Choosing to begin psychotherapy can start with a feeling that there is more for you to discover, a greater balance to achieve, or a challenge to work through. In the safe accepting space of therapy, a healing process can evolve at a pace that is supportive and comfortable for you. I encourage people to approach their inner work with gentleness, perseverance, courage and compassion. I offer...
Feeling unfulfilled with certain aspects of your life? We’re often not aware of why we have these intense feelings or how to manage them. Overwhelming life experiences can contribute to negative beliefs about yourself. These experiences influence the way you perceive the world and impact those important to you. Together, we can alleviate the burden of such intense feelings. My approach to thera...
A strong, unwanted emotion can feel like a weight, holding you back and getting in the way of the person you want to become. Over time, negative emotions seem to put limitations on your life - what you do, where you go - and your world feels a little smaller. You spend more time dwelling on painful thoughts that leave you feeling stuck, filled with self-doubt and insecurity. Perhaps sad thought...
You're here because you have a teenager that is constantly moody, withdrawn, distracted, or depressed. To you, they're hormonal, but to them, there's an inner struggle happening beyond your control, and you're not sure how to help while also giving them space. Your teen is most likely dealing with school stress, pressure to fit in, and a constant feeling of inferiority. You're worried they are...
Aloha, I provide trauma-focused, compassionate, and creative psychotherapy for adults, children, and teens. I am here to help you work with current issues, resolve past trauma impact, build mindfulness skills and strengthen the self. I am trained as a Somatic and Jungian psychotherapist. I specialize in areas of trauma healing, depression, anxiety, sexual assault, relationship and attachment...
Hi there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in individual, group and family counseling. I am also available for clinical supervision. I attended Florida International University in Miami, Florida where I obtained a BA in Psychology. I furthered my studies at the University of Denver and earned a MA in Counseling Psychology. My focus was in Existential Psychotherapy. I am...
Challenges present themselves in many ways. Sometimes they make you feel confused, sad or worried, sometimes you don’t even know how you feel or what is ahead. The way you face those challenges says a great deal about you, specially if finding professional help to face those challenges wasn’t an easy decision, but here you are, determined to find help, and that’s a good start. My name is Wilmar...
We all have within us an innate life purpose. We know that this purpose is unique to who we are as individuals regardless of our environment, this purpose does not simply disappear. Instead the purpose insists on being heard, regardless of whether one is living their authentic life or not if they do not follow their purpose they will often times feel pulled in opposite directions. What does you...
Inspiring Couples, Families & Individuals Repair, Recover & Thrive in the Central Valley. Sometimes we have issues we just can't solve on our own: we aren't connecting with loved ones, our kids are out of control, short term escapes turn into addictions. Are you looking for someone to talk to that can listen, encourage, & help you communicate better? Do you need help making meaning of what's go...
As many people have limited time to address their emotional well-being, my services are offered exclusively online. Due to a myriad of life circumstances, too many people also live with profound isolation. Do you find yourself thinking... “People don’t understand me,” “I don’t belong,” or “I’m not good enough.”? Do you feel closed off, excluded, or alone? Prior to seeking help many of my client...
Give yourself permission to heal. See the evidence of your work in the enriched connections you create with yourself and the important people in your life. There’s no one right way to heal or care for the self, but there are strategies and approaches that can offer you a stroke of confidence and peace of mind. I approach self-care with a realization that it’s multi-faceted and unique to each of...
Therapy can be one of the biggest gifts we give to ourselves. Embracing the discomfort from challenging the issues that reside within our core can be the start of becoming the best version of ourselves. Allow me to be a part of your journey. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), a master's level certified addictions professional (MCAP) through the Florida Certification Board as well a...
Ideally, childhood is a time full of wonder, play and learning in the context of safe relationships. Sometimes, despite the best intentions of caregivers, children experience trauma or other situations that challenge their sense of safety. Other times, a child’s behaviors make it clear that they are struggling, but it’s not clear why. As with many issues, the earlier the intervention, the easie...