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 specialize in helping people in health crisis situations, end of life and/or grieving. My insight to the complexities of the human experience have been honed by 20 years of experience, most notably in my current work in the ICUs at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, alongside the lung transplant and palliative care teams. I pay attention to complex family dynamics very well and am useful in...
I work with adults and children as young as six years old. I work primarily with anxiety, depression, trauma, and military issues however I have worked with various issues. I use variety of treatment methods including DBT, CBT, art therapy, and animal therapy to best serve the client and help them treating the source of the issue not just the symptoms. I try to help the client resolve whatever...
I'm a firm believer in manifesting our present through self-awareness, reflection, intention, healing, love, and mindfulness. I love helping individuals overcome life's challenges and creating a space for them to feel vulnerable, transparent, heard, and supported. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and families in settings such as schools, in-home, outpatient, inpatient, an...
When I speak to people facing transitions, they are often devastated, confused and stuck. A safe space to feel heard, encouraged, and validated is enough to begin a new journey. My name is Katrina Brown, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with sixteen years of experience. My specialties include working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with divorce/separation, blend...
We would love to work with clients of all ages who are open minded and looking to explore alternative modalities of treatment. I specifically work with clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, behavioral issues, family system issues or who are battling terminal disease. We work collaboratively with medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck? Let's work together to make positive changes in your life and relationships. I am an affirming ally who believes that everyone can transform their lives and relationships. My passion is to empower clients to see new possibilities and perspectives, as they learn to manage their problems effectively. While I take therapy very seriously, I also incorpor...
I view counseling as a collaborative experience and a safe place where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a non-judgmental atmosphere. I will listen, help you clarify your thoughts and feelings, and help you begin to gain a better understanding of yourself; mind, body, and spirit. Counseling is based on the development of a trusting relationship between us and the...
I work with adults and teens. Clients come to me when they are looking to improve their overall sense of well-being -- body, mind and spirit. My treatment approach is non-traditional, and I work with people struggling to feel at home in their bodies and their lives. I help with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, infertility, Lyme Disease, pregnancy/postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, issues...
28 yrs exp.....Video sessions discounted by $30. Evening & Sunday sessions also open. If you are experiencing the devastation of an infidelity I am here to help you. This is one of the most painful things that can happen to a couple. The impact is deeply distressing on every level & the fallout is far reaching. Perhaps you are trying to decide whether you can work through it together? I have...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specializing in the areas of trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, maltreatment, PTSD), anxiety, depression, self-esteem & identity, and couples and family work. I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. When working with couples I utilize the research and theories of the Gottman Method developed by...
As an LMFT, I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults and their family's to overcome a variety of issues. While mental health conditions are common among this age group, clinicians are seeing epidemic levels of stress and increasing rates of anxiety and depression. With a tremendous amount of compassion for the vicissitudes our youth have endured over the last decade, I can help ma...
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) who uses a client-centered approach when providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds. I also work with adolescents and young adults. I start working with clients where they are in their lives and use a strength-based approach to help clients explore their issues and offer them appropriate strategies...
Dr. Thomas specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder in children and adults, and works extensively with parents. Patients describe her as knowledgeable, direct, supportive, dedicated, and skilled in complex cases. Dr. Thomas teaches parents and caregivers strategies to help their child become more independent, manage emotions in a healthier way, and work wi...
There are so many obstacles life can throw at you. It is exhausting, crippling, and overwhelming. It can leave you feeling like you are caught in a tidal wave and drowning. How do you get to a place where you feel like you can breathe again? Take my hand and let me help pull you out of the crashing waves. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients t...
I will teach you strategies to help your children, teens, and you conquer the behaviors, negative thoughts, and communication struggles that are preventing you from having a more calm and peaceful relationship, home, school, and work life. I believe that having a therapist who will support, guide, and CHALLENGE you helps my clients grow and learn, so you no longer need my help. For children and...
