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 work with adolescents and adults providing therapy to individuals with the diagnosis of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, self-image/esteem, gambling, difficulty adjusting to life stress and trauma. I hold a dual license and experience in both mental health and chemical dependency. I have a special interest in Black Women's wellness and I use strength-based modalities in my...
www.peacefullifecounselingoahu.com. If you've been trying to manage anxiety, depression, loneliness, or trauma on your own without much success, you're probably realizing it's time to seek support, so you can get the traction you want and live the life you always wish you had. Have you been feeling like you are emotionally starving? Or wandering through life, feeling like you don't fit in? Have...
Sometimes, even when we know that something is wrong, we still need guidance in order to disentangle the problems that cause us suffering. Every problem has a solution and every difficult period can have a peaceful resolution. My therapeutic approach primarily stems from Family Systems Theory. I focus on emotional independence through individuation and help individuals, couples and families gai...
Whether you're here for yourself, a family member, or a friend... welcome! If you'd like to skip reading and give me a call or email, I will be happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. If you'd like to read more about the foundation in which I work please continue . For many of us life can be complicated, and at all ages in our lives we are faced with tough times that...
I am a licensed professional counselor and I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. My work focuses on healing wounds that are at the core of emotional pain. I provide treatment for a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, co-dependency, and relationship difficulties. In addition to EMDR, I utilize approaches of Acceptance and...
Managing stress and coping with the pressures of life can sometimes be more than we can handle on our own. This can take a toll on our relationships, our work life, and our own well-being. Whether it's adjusting to change, addressing long-standing difficulties, or recovering from past harms we can all use some help from time to time. If you're a child, teen, or adult experiencing difficulties w...
******Currently Excepting New Clients ****** I am a Bi-lingual ( English/ Spanish) License Clinical Social Worker with a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. My experience spans the continuum to include children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have experience with abuse/ neglect, adoption, family issues, substance abuse, homelessness, behavioral issues, mental health, trauma,...
I believe that the most important indicator of success in therapy for any client is how comfortable the client feels with their therapist. Once their comfort level is established with me- the work can begin in a positive and practical manner for Adults and Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Multicultural Issues, Couples, Women's Issues, and Work Related Issues to name a few . I incorpor...
Effective therapy is not offering solutions, but helping a person understand what problems to solve. My aim is to provide a comfortable environment that provides the security for you to make changes. My practice is designed to help people, in a collaborative process, to improve self-understanding and make positive changes by building on strengths. Together we can clarify your personal values an...
You can do this. I can help. As we continue through life, we will always be faced with stress. It will be there no matter how much we fight, hide, avoid, ignore, or deny it. At times, it is not so bad so we carry on without much notice. Other times, stress is overwhelming and seems like an impossible challenge to overcome. However, stress is not a bad thing in itself. Stress is an indicator. Ou...
Are you feeling stuck in your personal or professional life? I am trained and licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy and enjoy helping patients and their families work on a wide variety of relational issues. My focus and passion for treatment remains grounded in a wide variety of strength-based and solution-focused treatment strategies. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your unique story...
Seeking help is not an easy thing to do, especially when you have symptoms that interfere with your daily functioning. You are on the right path as therapy can be a doorway to restore your life. I will provide a safe and supportive environment to work through your unique experiences. I am capable of providing various therapy approaches based on your individual situation. Common issues include...
Therapy might be a way for you to travel to yourself. It might provide you with new eyes for looking at an old image. And with the possible feeling that there is a way to let your guard down, untie your knots, and create new patterns. You might also find freedom in the cultivation of a wider and more balanced scale of emotions that includes joy, ire, sadness, rapture, and many more. Therapy mig...
"Anxiety likes a plan" - my clients know this phrase well and we use this to develop an understanding of how the brain & body work, practice strategies for anxiety reduction and identify a path to balance, joy & peace. As a former Big 10 athlete, I am hard working and dedicated to my clients in counseling children, adolescents, adults and parents. I provide a supportive and safe environment wit...
